Month: November 2003

Lucas fixing a mistake?

Of all the listed changes for yet another re-edit of the original trilogy only one really matters.

One other note today… we’ve heard from a number of interesting (and we believe reliable) inside sources that Lucsafilm is currently making major new changes to the original Star Wars films – the kind of changes he began a few years ago with the theatrical “Special Edition” releases. These changes include new special effects, revised and updated shots and scenes, and new footage shot with actors Hayden Christensen (Anakin) and Ian McDiarmid (the Emperor) that would flesh out moments with their characters in the original films. For example, an aged and scarred Hayden now appears as Anakin at the end of Return of the Jedi when Luke removes Vader’s helmet. Among the other changes reportedly being made are the restoration of the original “Han shoots first” moment from Star Wars and a revamped lightsaber fight between Obi-Wan and Vader. What we’ve heard meshes with what we’ve been told before, which is that Lucas has always planned to release ultimate, “Archive” editions of these films that tie in better with the new prequels. The main question in our minds now is this: will these changes be completed in time to appear on the DVD releases planned for next September, or will we have to wait until after Episode III hits theaters to see them? And if we have to wait, what versions will appear on the DVDs? Time will tell.

The Rumor Mill – Current Posts

Politics

Give it away

Post author By fozbaca
Post date November 19, 2003

In stead of the landfill try Freecycle. Matching unwanted junk with new owners bypassing the junk heap.

Politics

Give it away

Post author By fozbaca
Post date November 19, 2003

In stead of the landfill try Freecycle. Matching unwanted junk with new owners bypassing the junk heap.

Quotes

Wishes vs. Reality

Post author By fozbaca
Post date November 17, 2003

Feels like there is some Budhist saying in here.

Every time I write about the impossibility of effectively protecting digital files on a general-purpose computer, I get responses from people decrying the death of copyright. “How will authors and artists get paid for their work?” they ask me. Truth be told, I don’t know. I feel rather like the physicist who just explained relativity to a group of would-be interstellar travelers, only to be asked: “How do you expect us to get to the stars, then?” I’m sorry, but I don’t know that, either.

– Bruce Schneier

[via diveintomark]

Quotes

Wishes vs. Reality

Post author By fozbaca
Post date November 17, 2003

Feels like there is some Budhist saying in here.

Every time I write about the impossibility of effectively protecting digital files on a general-purpose computer, I get responses from people decrying the death of copyright. “How will authors and artists get paid for their work?” they ask me. Truth be told, I don’t know. I feel rather like the physicist who just explained relativity to a group of would-be interstellar travelers, only to be asked: “How do you expect us to get to the stars, then?” I’m sorry, but I don’t know that, either.

– Bruce Schneier

[via diveintomark]

Politics

Bacon Factory and Privacy

Post author By fozbaca
Post date November 13, 2003

Finally got around to reading Cringely’s I’m With Stupid. His howto solve privacy and identity issues through Bacon factor, thats right Bacon factor. I like how he has simplified the real issue down to minimizing painful theft, seems like real change in the area comes from someone “important” recieving the pain. Don’t like his solution though. It might be the old teller that just knows you example, never liked them. Something just doesn’t feel right. Maybe its his tribe example being too close to my growing up in a small town and having that enviroment drive everyone to mediocracy to not rock the boat.

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