(Star Wars) EP3: Leaked Footage Hits the Net (more'n a year in advance)

TheForce.Net ^ | 1.24.04

[mhking]

There's plenty for fans to talk about this weekend, as footage shown at the private meeting goes very public. We have received countless reports of this, along with countless links to the video. Earlier this week, the retail decision makers and the marketing team from Lucasfilm played show and tell. Big deals have been made but before the ink could dry hot footage of the event ends up online. Plenty of action from The Duel is revealed, including moments where the two Jedi put their sabers down for a second and use the fists and feet. The montage is set to AC/DC's "Back in Black" - obviously a reference to the return of Lord Vader, who actually makes an appearance in the bootleg about halfway through in one quick shot. There are tons more tidbits fans have found as they pick the footage apart.

Although Lucasfilm definitely must be upset, they have to find solace in that fan reaction has been uber-positive and everyone is thrilled to get a glimpse of the new film. If this footage is any indication of what is to come, Episode III is easily going to be the best of the prequel bunch.

[mhking]

No, I haven't seen it yet.

Just damn.

If you want on the list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...

[BenLurkin]

'Lucasfilm is upset' - OR maybe they leaked the footage to start up buzz on the project.

[dfwgator]

Episode III is easily going to be the best of the prequel bunch.

That wouldn't be saying much.

[JoJo Gunn]

Lucas upset? Yeah, right. They let this stuff out to fan the flames and whine it's bootleg.

[Poohbah]

I still want the Star Wars Kid to have a role!

[TheBigB]

I'd love to see 'em put out false rumors just to get everyone all PO'd. :)

"'Wall-to-wall Ewoks' was the fact offered by one inside source..."

"Yes, we think the fans will like the all-kazoo soundtrack..."

"Although it's not public knowledge as of yet, LucasFilm believes fans will have no problem with the casting of Richard Simmons as Lord Vader..."

[Hank Rearden]

Meeso sez too dorky for words.

[4mycountry]

LOL. Smash the kazoos.

[smith288]

[TheBigB]

"Although Lucas doesn't explicitly deny the rumor that he decided to cut all CGI effects from the film, others insist..."

[Poohbah]

"Sources at Lucasfilm tell us that the decision to make Jar-Jar Binks the central character of the third film was based on focus-group research..."

[k2blader]

Episode I was okay. Episode II was, to put it frankly, lame. Not expecting much out of Episode III. But maybe Lucas will surprise me.

[aegiscg47]

Having seen the footage(not the best quality), it is a few minutes of the cast rehearsing and filming the light saber duels. From the looks of this video there's going to be a lot of them.

[Williams]

I agree. At least in Ep I, he broke a lot of new ground. The movie was an all time money maker, and then I think he listened to all the critics going into Ep II. So the critics said Ep II was better but it made less money (because it was worse).

[Professional Engineer]

That wouldn't be saying much.

ROFL I was underwhelmed by EP1 and still haven't bothered to see EP2.

[hopespringseternal]

Episode II was, to put it frankly, lame.

Hard to do much with a whiny, self-absorbed teenager. Watching an experienced holder of high political office fall for him made it painful to suspend your disbelief.

Darth Vader's stock took a real hit in the first two movies.

[JoJo Gunn]

Considering he brought in Ewoks to begin with, I'm having a hard time deciding whether your post is humor or prophesy.

[retrokitten]

Same here. Toward the end of Episode one there was a big dueling scene that went on FOREVER. I was just hoping that SOMEONE would DIE and it would be over.

[Palmetto]

(Star Wars) EP3: Leaked Footage Hits the Net

Huh.

That explains it.

I just KNEW I could hear the unmistakable sound of something sucking.