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I've been watching the excellent Star Wars Episode II DVD over the weekend, and the commentary from George Lucas, Rick McCallum and friends is quite interesting. As usual, they pointed out some cool little things happening in the background (in the speeder chase, there's an X-Wing being chased by three TIE fighters in a big trench) and the DVD generally makes the film more interesting.
One point of note, is where Jango Fett bangs his head as he's boarding his ship just after the fight with Obi Wan on the platform. Apparently, they did it on purpose, because obviously with a bucket on your head, you can't always see where you're going. And, seeing as Jango was the basis for all the clones ie. the Stormtroopers, this explains why you can see Stormtroopers banging their heads off of doorframes etc. in the original films. Pretty crafty, eh? I like the fact they went into this much detail to cover up a crappy bit from Episode IV, it shows they care ;)
There's also a cool bit in the commentary where Lucas reveals another interesting bit that spans across the two series. In Episode II, Obi Wan escapes from Jango and Boba in the asteroid field scene by landing on the asteroid, and they fly straight past. In Empire, Han Solo tries the exact same thing with the Millennium Falcon, and who's the only person who isn't fooled by it? Boba Fett, because he's had it done to him before. I'm such a geek, I appreciate stupid stuff like that.
So go get the DVD, it rules, and it's actually made me like the film even more. You don't get the same sound quality as you do in the cinema (obviously) which means the seismic blasts don't sound as cool as they did, but it's still a bloody good Star Wars film, which jizzes on Episode I.
Officially the nerdiest post I've ever written.
One point of note, is where Jango Fett bangs his head as he's boarding his ship just after the fight with Obi Wan on the platform. Apparently, they did it on purpose, because obviously with a bucket on your head, you can't always see where you're going. And, seeing as Jango was the basis for all the clones ie. the Stormtroopers, this explains why you can see Stormtroopers banging their heads off of doorframes etc. in the original films. Pretty crafty, eh? I like the fact they went into this much detail to cover up a crappy bit from Episode IV, it shows they care ;)
There's also a cool bit in the commentary where Lucas reveals another interesting bit that spans across the two series. In Episode II, Obi Wan escapes from Jango and Boba in the asteroid field scene by landing on the asteroid, and they fly straight past. In Empire, Han Solo tries the exact same thing with the Millennium Falcon, and who's the only person who isn't fooled by it? Boba Fett, because he's had it done to him before. I'm such a geek, I appreciate stupid stuff like that.
So go get the DVD, it rules, and it's actually made me like the film even more. You don't get the same sound quality as you do in the cinema (obviously) which means the seismic blasts don't sound as cool as they did, but it's still a bloody good Star Wars film, which jizzes on Episode I.
Officially the nerdiest post I've ever written.
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Yes I've read about that somewhere, aparantly Cartoon Network have signed a deal with Lucas to make a series based on Star Wars. Don't know what exactly the series will be about though.
On a Star Wars side note, did anyone see Film 2002 last night?
Jonathan Woss said something about a new Star Wars cartoon series...
Jonathan Woss said something about a new Star Wars cartoon series...
You have to feel for Lucas though, he's got the hardest task in cinema history on his hands now, tieing together arguably the two most popular trilogies of all time in Episode III. Wouldn't want to be in his shoes...
Bring back Kershner, the Empire Strikes Back embraced the darkside the fullest. If only it had a certain princess in a golden bikini, it would have been the best film ever made.
I still love the original trilogy.
The new two are terrible, terrible films ruining the 1st three.
Lucas should let others direct them, like he did with Empire and Jedi.
The new two are terrible, terrible films ruining the 1st three.
Lucas should let others direct them, like he did with Empire and Jedi.
Took me ages to get through all the special features on Episodes 1 + 2 (I got the double pack) but it was worth it. I read a lot of trivia, so I knew about the X-Wing and why Jango bumped his head. Yeah, I'm a sad, sad person...
There's an Easter Egg in Dex's Kitchen. Highlight main menu and press left, then press enter. It'll take you to some college promotion posters.
Quite Funny ;)
Quite Funny ;)
I'm still waiting to get my surround sound system so I can watch that seismic blasts bit properly.
Not watched any of the extras yet. Got Lord of the Rings Extended Version to watch, plus all its extras and Jay and Silent Bob and all its extras.
Not watched any of the extras yet. Got Lord of the Rings Extended Version to watch, plus all its extras and Jay and Silent Bob and all its extras.
Impartial being me. And Lord of the Rings will be a far superior trilogy. So there.
No, not really. :D
Personally I prefer Lord of the Rings, but I really enjoyed the whole prequel aspect to these Star War movies. On the basis of what is a better quality film, I think an impartial person would go for LotR.
Personally I prefer Lord of the Rings, but I really enjoyed the whole prequel aspect to these Star War movies. On the basis of what is a better quality film, I think an impartial person would go for LotR.
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