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Posted by System Notices (Member # 2357) on 03-03-2011, 03:38 PM:

"Phantom Menace" To Suck In 3D Next Feb

Source: Dark Horizons

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With the "Star Wars" saga being remastered for 3D, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox today officially announced a February 10th 2012 theatrical release date for the first effort of the batch - "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace".

Those hoping to see "The Empire Strikes Back" on the big screen in 3D will have to wait until around 2016 it would seem as it's expected only one film a year will be churned out.

Until then we'll have to be content with the upcoming Blu-ray release of all six films on September 27th.

Posted by Tom Petrov (Member # 1534) on 03-05-2011, 01:34 AM:

A 3D re-release will be a EPIC flop

Posted by Jim Henk (Member # 3628) on 03-06-2011, 02:22 PM:

Doubt it. Much too much of a cultural icon.

Unless the whole economy tanks even worse than now, of course. But even in the Great Depression, people still went to the Bijou when they could cough up a few coins.

Posted by Tom Petrov (Member # 1534) on 03-06-2011, 03:17 PM:

Jim, Phantom is not a cultural icon

Posted by Geoff Jones (Member # 3668) on 03-06-2011, 03:40 PM:

I think Jim is right. This won't do gangbusters, but I think it will be successful. The bar is just so low these days.

But I predict the Titanic 3D re-issue a few months later will beat it.

Posted by Kurt Zupin (Member # 2751) on 03-06-2011, 06:19 PM:

No matter how bad Phantom and the other two are, they will do huge money. Because all the Star Wars fans will rush to see it. People bash on Lucas for rereleasing his films, and adding stuff. But the man knows his people, and they will see anything if its "New" or even if its the same old thing you've seen a hundred times already. The prequels will make easily atleast $100mil each. With the Orginal 3 making probably $150-250mil each. Remember how much tickets will be by that point.

Posted by Aaron Garman (Member # 1653) on 03-07-2011, 01:53 AM:

I may go just to listen to the sound mix again in a proper cinema.

AJG

Posted by Tom Petrov (Member # 1534) on 03-07-2011, 03:02 AM:

Wonder if they will use the original EX Dolby or go with a new 7.1 Surround mix.

Posted by Mark J. Marshall (Member # 1409) on 03-07-2011, 07:27 AM:

quote: Aaron Garman
I may go just to listen to the sound mix again in a proper cinema.

I might do that too if I could ever find one around here.

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 03-07-2011, 07:50 PM:

Hi Mark. [Smile]

Posted by Jonathan Goeldner (Member # 4854) on 03-07-2011, 09:44 PM:

[QOUTE=Tom Petrov]Wonder if they will use the original EX Dolby or go with a new 7.1 Surround mix.
[/QUOTE]

I'm interested in knowing this as well, but even the audio specs for the bluray editions haven't been announced yet.

Posted by Mark J. Marshall (Member # 1409) on 03-08-2011, 06:17 AM:

Hey, Joe! [Smile]

You're waiting for that thing I've been carrying around in my car! It's going out today. I promise.

[Smile]

Posted by Aaron Garman (Member # 1653) on 03-09-2011, 01:23 PM:

I hope they don't do a remix: the original one was FANTASTIC.

AJG

Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 03-09-2011, 03:34 PM:

I'm completely over Lucas/Star Wars.

(this from a thx certified tech who made a lot of money putting in and selling Dolby racks) louis

Posted by Joe Redifer (Member # 3) on 03-09-2011, 04:03 PM:

Being a THX certified tech who installed "Dolby racks" has nothing to do with one's taste in movies/directors. I would certainly hope that liking Lucas and Star Wars was not part of the qualification to becoming THX certified.

Posted by Louis Bornwasser (Member # 3063) on 03-09-2011, 06:39 PM:

Joe: I've been to the "ranch, etc." and was suitably impressed back in the CP-100 days (real subwoofers, not baby boom, etc).

Loved the first 2 1/2 Star Wars. Fell out-of-love during the 18(?) years with no film project from George. Maybe I just grew up?? At least I did, not so sure about George. louis

Posted by Chris Slycord (Member # 4239) on 03-10-2011, 10:40 AM:

quote: Louis Bornwasser
Loved the first 2 1/2 Star Wars. Fell out-of-love during the 18(?) years with no film project from George. Maybe I just grew up?? At least I did, not so sure about George. louis

I'd say he was more grown-up back then. I mean, this is the same George Lucas that said that a special effect without a story is boring. [uhoh]

Posted by Aaron Garman (Member # 1653) on 03-12-2011, 01:50 AM:

Lucas' problem now is that he is not challenged, and no one will say "No George, that doesn't work."

His friends should have an intervention, and force him to make a movie on 35mm with only $1 million.

AJG

Posted by Brad Miller (Member # 2) on 03-12-2011, 11:06 AM:

Aaaaaaaaaaah, "yes men". Nothing good comes from such minions.

Posted by Greg Anderson (Member # 235) on 03-12-2011, 12:18 PM:

You're absolutely right. -- Oh, wait!

Posted by John Wilson (Member # 269) on 03-13-2011, 05:38 PM:

quote: Aaron Garman
I hope they don't do a remix: the original one was FANTASTIC.

Well, that settles it then. It'll be remixed. This is George Lucas we're talking about here.

Posted by Aaron Garman (Member # 1653) on 03-15-2011, 01:20 AM:

Maybe he'll remix it in mono. You know, because that is what he really intended.

AJG