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Star Wars in 3-D...

HaydenHayden
edited December 2010 in General Chat
Well, it seems George Lucas has jumped aboard the bandwagon and decided to release all of the six Star Wars films in 'eye-popping 3D'. Oh joy. I guess Mr. Lucas just sees this 3D gimmick as another chance to milk the Star Wars franchise even more in order to make some big dollars. I guess he sees no problem in making this brilliant series just another part of this mundane, stupid, idiotic, superficial fad that appeals more to people with the minds of 5-year-old's who will buy into pretty visuals, rather than something that appeals to actual movie-goers. Okay, I may have been a bit harsh there, and this whole thing may not be that much of a big deal, but hasn't George Lucas milked the Star Wars series enough? Heck, he's gotten to the point where he's no longer milking the series/franchise, he's now bleeding it for all that it's worth; all the drops of money that still remain in what some may consider a dead carcass. This obviously isn't evident to Lucas, his eyes are only focused on the money at the moment, and he's probably going to make a lot of it as he rides the wave of success of this stupid '3-D' fad.

Anyway, how do you feel about this?

By the way, I actually think that some of the milking is good. I personally really like the prequels, there are still some good Star Wars games being produced, and I actually enjoy the Clone Wars TV series in small doses. However, I do not like the whole merchandising side of things. I also dislike the manner in which the Star Wars franchise is being exploited, as comics, books, TV shows, games, movies, etc. are not being made with the intention of expanding the universe or building upon the canon, but rather being made with the sole intention of making money.

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  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited October 2010
    I kind of want to see how it translates...but I mostly don't care. Indiana Jones in 3D..now that would be amazing. Melting Nazis...in 3D!
  • FriarFriar
    edited October 2010
    Hayden wrote: »
    Well, it seems George Lucas has jumped aboard the bandwagon and decided to release all of the six Star Wars films in 'eye-popping 3D'. Oh joy. I guess Mr. Lucas just sees this 3D gimmick as another chance to milk the Star Wars franchise even more in order to make some big dollars. I guess he sees no problem in making this brilliant series just another part of this mundane, stupid, idiotic, superficial fad that appeals more to people with the minds of 5-year-old's who will buy into pretty visuals, rather than something that appeals to actual movie-goers. Okay, I may have been a bit harsh there, and this whole thing may not be that much of a big deal, but hasn't George Lucas milked the Star Wars series enough? Heck, he's gotten to the point where he's no longer milking the series/franchise, he's now bleeding it for all that it's worth; all the drops of money that still remain in what some may consider a dead carcass. This obviously isn't evident to Lucas, his eyes are only focused on the money at the moment, and he's probably going to make a lot of it as he rides the wave of success of this stupid '3-D' fad.

    Anyway, how do you feel about this?

    By the way, I actually think that some of the milking is good. I personally really like the prequels, there are still some good Star Wars games being produced, and I actually enjoy the Clone Wars TV series in small doses. However, I do not like the whole merchandising side of things. I also dislike the manner in which the Star Wars franchise is being exploited, as comics, books, TV shows, games, movies, etc. are not being made with the intention of expanding the universe or building upon the canon, but rather being made with the sole intention of making money.

    People claim 3D is just a rubbish fad, that nobody really likes, yet they keep making movies that use it. Why? Because it sells. Therefore, people want it. Simple logic.

    As for GL milking starwars: Theres nothing forcing you to watch the films again. Plus the milking isn't all that bad, TBH. I mean, the films aren't even in HD yet! I maybe seeing a couple of the films.Seeing the first one (Phantom Menace, not new hope) will probably bring back some memories: It was the last film I saw with my Dad before he died.
  • GuineaGuinea
    edited October 2010
    Wouldn't it be possible that George Lucas, as an artist, is just this crazy that he's never happy with his own work and can't let it rest, and so messes with his old stuff until he thinks it's perfect, which it will never be to him?

    I mean, if it was just about the money, I'd know WAY better ways to make money, such as making a new low quality film, slapping his name on it and going to great lengths to market it as THE great new science fiction movie of the summer.
  • GuybrushWilcoGuybrushWilco
    edited October 2010
    I'm excited about it. I don't think that 3D is just a fad. I think that 3D is here to stay like the transition from black and white to color. I also don't think that 3D has to be done in a gimmicky way.
  • der_ketzerder_ketzer
    edited October 2010
    Well if Cameron can make mediocre movies that sell well in 3D (including a remake of Titanic) then Georgy must do the same.
    I will stick to my DVD versions of Star Wars. No need for 3D. I never payed for a 3D movie and I never will.
  • ScnewScnew
    edited October 2010
    I feel like since they were mostly green screen anyway, the prequels could make the transition to 3D pretty well. Of course, who wants to pay for the prequels again?
  • AlcoremortisAlcoremortis
    edited October 2010
    I don't care about 3D and, unless my family goes to see one of these movies I probably won't go see Star Wars in 3D. I would, however, go to see the originals re-released in theaters, since I never got the chance to see them on the big screen.
  • StinkomanFanStinkomanFan
    edited October 2010
    Man, Lucas just won't let that series die, will he?
  • Giant TopeGiant Tope
    edited October 2010
    3D has been a fad since the 50's and it has waxed and waned throughout time. Right now it's slowly receding. But like high tide and low tide, it'll be back before long.
  • Lennie MelvinLennie Melvin
    edited October 2010
    it makes my head hurt so no more 3d movies for me
  • adventureaddictadventureaddict
    edited October 2010
    I know my partner will drag me to see them(are they being released in the cinemas?) whether I want to or not.. so luckily I don't mind. I'm a fan of 3D. I'm a fan of Star Wars. But both together.. I'm not too sure. Just have to wait and see!
  • RemolayRemolay
    edited October 2010
    I won't go see them because I've seen them before. I can watch them in glorious 1990's editions as soon as I hook up my TV with a VCR built that I have because I still have videos.
  • glenfxglenfx
    edited October 2010
    its the end of creativity, instead of creating new stuff you see the people using the money on the same stupid thing over and over.

    I havent seen a creative good movie in a REALLY LONG TIME.
    And no new franchises from LucasArts either. GL or LA or LF wont see any money from me until they create something different or keep making Special Edition adventures ^^.
  • Giant TopeGiant Tope
    edited October 2010
    glenfx, look into indie movies. really.
  • TorTor
    edited October 2010
    Eh, this doesn't interest me much, even though I'm a big Star Wars fan, and I do tolerate the new movies.

    Adding 3D to a movie that was not recorded in 3D rarely looks great. You often get that "layered" effect where it looks like there are four or five discrete layers of depth. In other words there's little 3D, just flat 2D objects with different distances from the camera.
  • doodo!doodo!
    edited October 2010
    Well, as much as I hate trends and CGI eye candy, Star Wars has aged so beautifully and I'm sort of curious how good he can get it looking in 3-D...
  • der_ketzerder_ketzer
    edited October 2010
    StinkomanFan wrote: »
    Man, Lucas just won't let that series die, will he?

    Not until he dies.
  • HaydenHayden
    edited October 2010
    der_ketzer wrote: »
    Not until he dies.

    Probably not even then. There will probably be posthumous releases of his unfinished works :D.
  • der_ketzerder_ketzer
    edited October 2010
    Hayden wrote: »
    Probably not even then. There will probably be posthumous releases of his unfinished works :D.

    or the army of his clones will continue this torture.
  • ShaggEShaggE
    edited October 2010
    The only Star Wars movie that Lucas should release at this point is a line-for-line remake of "Star War: The Backstroke Of The West". I'd give my leg to see those lines acted out.

    (for the uninitiated: http://winterson.com/2005/06/episode-iii-backstroke-of-west.html)
  • warrioronewarriorone
    edited October 2010
    I think the battles in Star Wars became tiresome.. Machines fighting machines.. .. Any one will milk a product as much as they can. If they feel they make make more than the outlay they will go for it .. Thats business.. As for 3D.. Its kinda expensive here in South Africa and I personally dont think its worth it.. Nothing Grand.. Interactive Movies thats another idea
  • AlcoremortisAlcoremortis
    edited October 2010
    ShaggE wrote: »
    The only Star Wars movie that Lucas should release at this point is a line-for-line remake of "Star War: The Backstroke Of The West". I'd give my leg to see those lines acted out.

    (for the uninitiated: http://winterson.com/2005/06/episode-iii-backstroke-of-west.html)

    I can't believe I missed this. That was hilarious. Totally with you on the leg giving.
  • der_ketzerder_ketzer
    edited October 2010
    Alcoremortis wrote: »
    I can't believe I missed this. That was hilarious. Totally with you on the leg giving.

    there even is a youtube-video...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpJvBuz6ySs
  • mughees_javedmughees_javed
    edited December 2010
    Well I doubt there is anyway they can make a hologram of a movie from 1977 no matter how updated it is, at least not in our lifetimes. I think Lucas maybe is going to do the 3d blue ray thing all at the same time.
  • tredlowtredlow
    edited December 2010
    Wow, Star Wars in 3-D?! I would never have thought of that! George Lucas is a true visionary!
  • taumeltaumel
    edited December 2010
    After watching a couple of 3D films i think that 3D won't help the cinemas in the long run because the effect washes out very quickly and it's still annoying dealing with those glasses due to many reasons. So the next step would be 3D without glasses but in the end it's really not the 3D aspect you care about in a movie. 2D works pretty fine as well, as long as the movie is good.
  • der_ketzerder_ketzer
    edited December 2010
    taumel wrote: »
    After watching a couple of 3D films i think that 3D won't help the cinemas in the long run because the effect washes out very quickly and it's still annoying dealing with those glasses due to many reasons. So the next step would be 3D without glasses but in the end it's really not the 3D aspect you care about in a movie. 2D works pretty fine as well, as long as the movie is good.

    But 3D will also work if the movie isn't good. Like Avatar.
  • taumeltaumel
    edited December 2010
    Only in the beginning or for milestones dealing with the technology in a special way. The rest won't benefit from it.

    The film industry could make a lot more money establishing a fair and working online distribution. Although they could watch the film industry shipwrecking, they haven't learned from this at all. It's way easier and more comfortable for many people downloading some Blu-Ray rips from the usual supects instead of trying to get a film via a legal download platform in a reasonable way. Either they try to milk you, annoy you with DRM, are way too late or the quality isn't convincing.

    That's where you can make a lot of money but they somehow aren't interested in making it.
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited December 2010
    George figured out another way to make more money off the same movies? Sounds far fetched....
  • Rather DashingRather Dashing
    edited December 2010
    To be fair, the Special Editions are HARDLY the same movies that were shown in the original 70s/80s theatrical run.
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited December 2010
    LOL .... Hey I buy a ticket everytime..... im not complaining... its just funny.
  • Rather DashingRather Dashing
    edited December 2010
    I won't be paying this time around. Considering George has made it clear that the original theatrical cut won't be on the Blu-Rays, it's pretty safe to assume that a further "remastered" and "recut" trilogy awaits in eyestrain-inducing 3D. Can't say I'm all that excited to line up and buy. =/
  • Hassat HunterHassat Hunter
    edited December 2010
    3-D kinda sucks.

    Sadly enough it's night impossible now to find a movie to watch in cinema without it these days.
  • taumeltaumel
    edited December 2010
    I just had to wonder why pilots in Star Wars never listen to music, i mean space and music!

    On a second thought i think i wouldn't like to listen to those tunes, most probably it wouldn't be music?!
  • Rather DashingRather Dashing
    edited December 2010
    Hassat Hunter wrote: »
    3-D kinda sucks.

    Sadly enough it's night impossible now to find a movie to watch in cinema without it these days.
    What do you mean? Even if every movie was shot and presented in 3D, damn near every single one also runs in 2D concurrently. Also, I pretty rarely have movies that I want to see end up being in 3D. Then again, I also rarely have movies that I want to see end up in the mainstream megaplex theater set.
  • Hassat HunterHassat Hunter
    edited December 2010
    I guess you aren't living in Holland?
  • Rather DashingRather Dashing
    edited December 2010
    Nope. Never even been there. As far as I know, it's a place made up by the guys who make maps because they're paid per country charted or something.
  • tredlowtredlow
    edited December 2010
    I thought Michael Bay was finally respectable when he said 3D was just a fad.

    And then he changed his mind...
  • daltysmilthdaltysmilth
    edited December 2010
    You're talking about this as though it were just recently announced, but in fact Lucas and his team have been working on converting the films to 3D for a number of years actually. Like, before the 3D trend even started making a comeback.
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