'Star Wars’ films to be rereleased in 3D

[marmar]

May the force be in 3D.

Lucasfilm announced today that the “Star Wars” films will be converted into 3D and rereleased theatrically. All six films of the saga, beginning with episode one, “The Phantom Menace,” and concluding with episode six, “Return of the Jedi,” are expected to be released in theaters in 2012.

Lucasfilm and distributor Twentieth Century Fox have not yet set a release date.

Industrial Light & Magic is supervising the conversion process, which it promises will be “cutting edge.” Many previous conversions of films shot in 2D, such as “Clash of the Titans,” have drawn criticism for cheapening 3D.

John Knoll, visual effects supervisor for Industrial Light & Magic said a proper conversion to 3D “is a matter of taking the time and getting it right.”


http://www.freep.com/article/20100929/ENT01/100929053/1322/Star-Wars-films-to-be-rereleased-in-3D#ixzz10x8iT9JG

[tridim]

1. Lame.

The originals are just fine in 2D.

I guess Lucas can do what he wants with the other three.

[onehandle]

2. Lucas ruins them again. I will hold on to my vintage LaserDiscs forever.

Han Shot First!

[Fire Walk With Me]

3. Very true. Which version of suck are we at now? 2? 3?

Of course, he and his team could simply take that time and money and write, direct, and release the three remaining stories, as good films (wow, what a concept).

:shrug:

[Onceuponalife]

4. All right!!

You guys can all go to hell. 3-D rules! Imagine Jaba the Hut's boils popping and sizzling straight into your lap!