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Attack of the Clones: Will You See It?
4/29/2002 | JediGirl

Posted on 04/29/2002 11:22:07 AM PDT by JediGirl

Will you go see StarWars Episode II: Attack of Clones when it is released May 16th?

How do you feel it will measure up to the original trilogy? What did you think of the Phantom Menace? Do you think this film will be better/worse than Phantom Menace?


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To: martin_fierro; JediGirl
No, Lucas has debunked the "post-trilogy trilogy" rumors that have been going around for years. Maybe when the torch is passed on to other filmmakers (yeah, right) it will happen (like bringing the Zahn trilogy to the screen), but not on Lucas' watch.
81 posted on 04/29/2002 1:24:07 PM PDT by Future Snake Eater
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To: semaj
BTW, will definitely take the kids to see it on the big screen. The previews I've seen of it seem to indicate that the production is of epic proportions.
82 posted on 04/29/2002 1:28:58 PM PDT by semaj
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To: =Intervention=
we all know that Lucas is not at his best when writing solo.

"I've been from one side of this galaxy to the other..."

83 posted on 04/29/2002 1:30:50 PM PDT by Wm Bach
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To: jlogajan
Judging from the Spiderman previews, I have a pretty good idea of which comicbook storyline they are basing the movie on. I wonder if they got the guts to state true with that storyline.
84 posted on 04/29/2002 1:35:48 PM PDT by Paul C. Jesup
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To: xp38
You can buy them now on eBay. They have been released in Hong Kong or other asian markets on DVD already just not domestically. Punch in....star wars DVD on eBay search and something should pop up. Not cheap but they are out there.

Oh, you mean the illegal bootleg versions. Nope - I'm talking about the real thing.

85 posted on 04/29/2002 2:07:24 PM PDT by Spiff
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To: semaj
Yeah... I don't see Lucas making post-ROTJ movies, but I do foresee, after Start Wars Part 6 Episode III, a franchising out of movie rights based on the novels... but I doubt Lucas will be involved...
86 posted on 04/29/2002 3:10:45 PM PDT by Chad Fairbanks
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To: All, jayef, Clemenza
I've received requests for the list of DLP theaters which may be playing Star Wars Episode II:AOTC. Here's the list from Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing:Where is DLP? Apparently, the list has grown to 20 Theaters!


NORTH AMERICA

ARIZONA
Harkins Arrowhead Cinemas 18
16046 N Arrowhead Fountain Center Drive
Peoria, Arizona 85345
USA
Tel: 602-222-HARK (Tickets)
http://www.harkinstheatres.com
 

CALIFORNIA
AMC Media Center 6
770 North 1st St.
Burbank, California 91501
USA
Tel: 310-289-4262 (Tickets)
http://www.amctheaters.com
Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21 Megaplex
65 Fortune Drive
Irvine, California 92718
USA
Tel: 949-450-4900
http://www.EdwardsCinemas.com
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90028
USA
Tel: 800-347-6396
Tel: 323-467-7674
http://www.elcapitantickets.com
AMC Mission Valley 20
40 Camino Del Rio North
San Diego, California 92108
USA
Tel: 858-558-2262 (Tickets)
http://www.amctheatres.com
AMC 1000 Van Ness
1000 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, California 94109
USA
Tel: 415-922-4262 (Tickets)
http://www.amctheatres.com
Loews Century Plaza
ABC Entertainment Center
2040 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, California 90067
USA
Tel: 212 840-7761
http://www.loewscineplex.com

FLORIDA
AMC Pleasure Island 24
1500 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-1305
USA
Tel: 407-298-4488 (Tickets)
http://www.amctheatres.com
 

ILLINOIS
AMC South Barrington 30
175 Midlands Dive
South Barrington, Illinois 60010
USA
Tel: 847-444-FILM (Tickets)
http://www.amctheatres.com
 

KANSAS
AMC Studio 30
12075 South Strang Line Road
Olathe, Kansas 66062
USA
Tel: 816-363-4262 (Tickets)
http://www.amctheatres.com
 

MASSACHUSETTS
General Cinema Framingham 16
22 Flutie Pass
Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
USA
Tel: 508-628-4404 (Tickets)
http://www.generalcinema.com
Show Case Cinemas Randolph
Route 139- 73 Mazzeo Drive
Randolph, Massachusetts 02368
USA
Tel: 781 963-7330
http://www.national-amusements.com

NEVADA
Centrury Orleans 18
Century Theaters
4500 Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
USA
Tel: 702-227-3456
http://www.centurytheatres.com/index2.html
 

NEW JERSEY
Multiplex Cinemas Edgewater
339 River Road
Edgewater, New Jersey 07020
USA
Tel: (201)840-0699
http://www.national-amusements.com/home.asp
 

NEW YORK
AMC Empire 25 Theatres (2 screens)
234 West 42nd Street
New York, New York 10036
USA
Tel: 212-398-3939FILM (Tickets)
http://www.amctheatres.com
Clearview Ziegfeld Theatre
W. 54th Street,
New York, New York 10019
USA
Tel: 212 765-7600
http://www.clearviewcinemas.com
Multiplex Cinemas Farmingdale
1001 Broad Hollow Road
Farmingdale, New York 11735
USA
Tel: (631)777-8080
http://www.national-amusements.com/home.asp
 

OHIO
Cinemark at Valley View
6001 Canal Road
Valley View, Ohio 44125
USA
Tel: 216-447-7900 (Office)
http://www.cinemark.com/schedule/283.asp
Showcase Cinemas Springdale
12064 Springdale Pike
Springdale, Ohio 45246
USA
Tel: 513 671-6884
http://www.national-amusements.com

TEXAS
Cinemark at Legacy
7201 Central Expressway Ste #100
Plano, Texas 75025
USA
Tel: 972-527-4385 (Office)
http://www.cinemark.com/schedule/251.asp

 

DLP™ projection systems are more reliable than the analog alternatives because, being digital, they are able to recreate their incoming video or graphic source material every time they project it.

DLP™ projection is immune to the factors that can cause the performance of other display technologies-such as cathode ray tubes (CRT), liquid crystal display systems (LCD), and film-to deteriorate with ongoing use. A DLP™ projection system is insusceptible to the damaging effects of heat, humidity, vibration, and aging. In other words, projection systems using DLP technology enable you to see the creator's original vision at full impact again and again, no matter how many times a video or graphic has been projected.

In addition to being more reliable than emerging display technologies such as LCoS, DLP™ technology allows projectors and televisions to be considerably smaller, lighter and more elegant than the larger CRT and LCD alternatives.


87 posted on 04/29/2002 3:19:45 PM PDT by Spiff
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To: martin_fierro
I had heard somewhere (Long Ago and Far, Far Away) that Lucas was originally planning a NINE-part "Star Wars" story.

That's correct. It was envisioned as a trilogy of trilogies. "New Hope" thru "return of the Jedi" were supposed to be the middle trilogy, then back in time for the "prequel" trilogy covering how Anatin became Darth, then a final trilogy covering what happens after "Return of the Jedi"

I doubt Lukas will get around to the last trilogy

88 posted on 04/29/2002 3:41:10 PM PDT by SauronOfMordor
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To: JediGirl
I have *ahem* perused the script, and I think what he's going to do to Jar-Jar is brilliant, and I think a lot of people will see Episode I in a new light. EP2 makes it necessary for a Jar-Jar like character, trust me, you'll see. Jar-Jar will be hated.

Episode 2 will be everything 1 wasn't.

I'm very very enthused. A lot of people are going to be upset at how dark 2 starts to get, but hey, we all know the outcome of 3, so it's to be expected.

89 posted on 04/29/2002 3:44:08 PM PDT by texlok
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To: JediGirl
Mesa see SWEII:AOTC, 1st showing, Jar-Jar or no.

Besides, what else is there to see this summer besides Minority Report and Signs?

90 posted on 04/29/2002 3:50:04 PM PDT by Rocko
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To: egarvue
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
91 posted on 04/29/2002 3:51:06 PM PDT by Rocko
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To: JediGirl
I will wait until it is released on video to see it; too many rude people, cell phones, infants, etc. in theaters to make the theater experience enjoyable anymore.
92 posted on 04/29/2002 3:54:53 PM PDT by Jay W
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To: JediGirl
I was thinking the other day about what was so wrong with TPM; the kid. From what I could see, he didn't have such a bad life as a slave. He looked well fed, clean, healthy, had a nice home, etc. I think it would have been more in keeping with the theme of Star Wars for Anakin to have had a harsh life and start early out being someone who is tempted by the Dark Side. As for Jar Jar; I don't really like plots that involve a bumbling character whose bumbling makes things somehow work out in the end. Now, if they had shown him growing and becoming more confident, that might have been better. And Amidala should have been the daughter of actual royalty (which, I guess, is too politically incorrect). What kind of planet elects a 16 year old girl as their leader?! Not to mention that she is 10 years older than Anakin.

And, for Pete's Sake, why did they kill Darth Maul off so soon?!!

93 posted on 04/29/2002 3:55:19 PM PDT by Paul Atreides
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To: JediGirl
I'm curious, since you're a SW fan, have you tried the "Jedi Knight" games? There's a new one out called "Outcast". I really think these games, given the right "tweaks" give you the right feeling as to just how powerful and dangerous Jedi's truly can be.

This particular game has so-called "cheats" which don't allow you to actually cheat, but unlock some of the more "graphic" action that occurs when using something as incredibly dangerous and destructive as a light-saber.

Here's a site with a review, I have directed the link to the "hints/cheats" label. There is also a thorough review including players reviews which are far more worthwhile to read.

The thing is, once you activate these codes, the light-saber became more than just a pretty toy. It became an object of terror. Taking my character into combat armed with both "Force Powers" and a light-saber generally resulted in a massacre of horrible proportions. Throwing the light-saber into a room crowded with storm-trooper resulted in the inevitable mass of arms, legs, torsos and head sliced, cauterized and flying off in all directions leaving the victims on the floor writhing in their death throws. It was a horrendous thing to see.

*GRIN*

I recommend this game to anyone, but I do not recommend it for children. The graphic nature of combat really is horrifying if they figure out the cheat codes.

94 posted on 04/29/2002 4:10:32 PM PDT by Caipirabob
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To: JediGirl
I wouldn't miss it! I may be an oddball but I really had no problem with Jar Jar. Granted, he didn't have the class of R2 or C3PO or even Chewbacca, but he was okay in a quirky kind of way, and he certainly had an appeal for the younger set. My grandson, not yet 2 at the time, just loved him and sat through the movie several times and was very disappointed when it left the theaters. It does look as if Episode II will be primarily a love story and I am interested to see how Lucas pulls it off.
95 posted on 04/29/2002 4:29:15 PM PDT by sweetliberty
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To: JediGirl
Did anyone see the fake Ep. II trailer that was on mediacritic.com [back when that site still existed] over a year ago? Someone had WAY too much free time on their hands.
96 posted on 04/29/2002 6:13:43 PM PDT by supercat
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To: JediGirl
Sure, I'll see it. But for me, the magic was over back in '83 when ROTJ came out. Not even Jar-Jar angered me half as much as those damned Ewoks did back in the day. But at the time EVERYONE loved ROTJ and I could not figure that one out at all. So when I saw TPM and watched thirtysomethings wailing and gnashing their teeth over Jar-Jar, I had to ask: "What did you expect? You ate up those damn Ewoks! You're only getting more of the same!!!"

No matter. Ms. Portman's easy on the eyes and it appears lots of things are gonna blow up real good. That's all I want out of the next Star Wars.
97 posted on 04/29/2002 6:59:34 PM PDT by BradyLS
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To: jlogajan
Kirstin Dunst I don't have an issue with one way or another, but I'm gonna see it for Maguire.
98 posted on 04/29/2002 7:06:11 PM PDT by Dimensio
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To: Crusher138
The latest buzz that I have heard is that when the prequal triology is complete Lucas is looking into selling the franchise so that someone can finish the final trilogy (Episodes Seven, Eight, and Nine).

That makes sense because George Lucas is kind of past his prime right now. Usually it takes three years for him to complete one of the movies. So at this rate, the last episode would be completed in 2014, there's no way Lucas will still be producing movies by then!

99 posted on 04/29/2002 7:16:23 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: Overtaxed
I'll wait til it comes out on TV.

I won't even bother then. Last 'Star Wars' movie I saw was "Empire Strikes Back"...that was it for me. Spider-Man? I'm there Friday night. That will be our one movie for 2002 (unless that new Bond shows up around Thanksgiving.)



100 posted on 04/29/2002 7:45:27 PM PDT by who knows what evil?
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