When Rob Coleman came out and said that the 3D-animated
Star Wars series was making progress with two episodes
done, I had the gall to ask what happened to the re-release of both film
trilogies in the dimensionalized format. Though my question was hypothetical,
'Stewart' responded with some new information on the postponement of the
project.
Star Wars 3D Unlikely
The good people over at X-Realms
have posted an interview with Neil B. Feldman. Though the discussion was
based entirely on the future success of a 3D format, Feldman responds to
the official post from LucasFilm that they would not go forward with re-releasing
the Star Wars films in the medium.
X-Realms
There's been a lot of excitement amongst Star Wars fans since the Dimensionalized®
footage was shown at Showest. Many assumed that a 3D theatrical release
for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope would be a cert for the 2007 30th Anniversary
celebrations, but were disappointed to read on the official site that the
project was not moving forward. Is George Lucas too busy with his TV projects
or is he still holding back until there are enough digital 3D projection
systems deployed to recoup his investment?
Neil B. Feldman
I can't speak for Mr. Lucas. But he certainly will not go forward until
he can see that he will fully recoup the costs involved and make a profit.
Keep in mind that the cost of Dimensionalizing a movie is still far less
than the cost of publicizing and marketing it in re-release. All these factors
have to be examined in light of the fact that there are not enough 3D equipped
theatres (yet) out there.
X-Realms
Can you tell us if this is a postponement or a cancellation?
Neil B. Feldman
No I can't. I can not speak for Mr. Lucas.
Having a laser blast fly by my left shoulder sounds like a dream come true.
Hopefully Lucas will find some free time once all the Star Wars
series get running to reinvest in the 3D medium.
Add to Heffee!
