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George Lucas says he "redid" his Star Wars movies because they weren't finished: "They're simply yanked out of your hands and put in the theaters"
George Lucas stated that he redid the original Star Wars trilogy because he felt they were not finished upon their initial release. He explained that filmmakers often have to release movies before they are truly complete due to deadlines, but he later went back to make his desired edits. This practice, particularly the changes to the 'Han shot first' scene and the addition of 'Maclunkey!', has been controversial among fans.
Avengers: Endgame Encore will feature under 2 minutes of new footage in regular screenings
The re-release of Avengers: Endgame, titled Avengers: Endgame Encore, will feature minimal new footage in its regular screenings, with the standard version adding just over two minutes. A special "Infinity Vision" version will include approximately five minutes of new content. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have teased the added scenes will connect Endgame to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day's rave reviews, there was one cut of the movie that Tom Holland "hated"
Tom Holland revealed that multiple cuts of Spider-Man: Brand New Day were made, including one he and the creative team disliked. Despite this, the film has received positive reviews and is performing well at the box office. The movie's plot involves Peter Parker dealing with the aftermath of his identity being revealed and facing a new villain.
Supergirl test screenings reportedly featured several scenes removed from the final cut, but more Superman was added
Test screenings for the movie Supergirl reportedly featured several scenes that were ultimately removed from the final cut, including more backstory for the character Krem and an alternate opening. However, two additional scenes featuring Superman were added to the final version. Director Craig Gillespie explained that the film was trimmed to maintain a lean narrative focused on the characters' mission.
James Gunn "debated" key Supergirl scenes in the editing room with the DC movie's director
Director Craig Gillespie discussed the editing process for the upcoming Supergirl movie, noting that DC Studios head James Gunn was involved in debates over key scenes. Gillespie appreciated having a director-like figure to collaborate with during post-production, comparing the film's tone to Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy.
Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas has died
Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor known for her work on 'Star Wars' and 'Return of the Jedi,' has passed away at the age of 80. Her contributions were instrumental in shaping the original Star Wars saga.
"The secret weapon of Star Wars" and editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
Marcia Lucas, the Academy Award-winning film editor and former wife of Star Wars creator George Lucas, has died at the age of 80. Known for her emotional intelligence and ability to bring heart and momentum to scenes, she was instrumental in the original Star Wars trilogy, with her contributions described as the "secret weapon of Star Wars." Lucas also edited acclaimed films such as Taxi Driver and Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.
22 years later, Star Wars fans are reassessing one 2004 Special Edition Return of the Jedi change
Fans are reassessing a change made to the 2004 Special Edition of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, where the final spoken words were altered from Leia's "He's my brother" to a Gungan exclaiming "Weesa free!". Despite the change occurring 22 years ago, it continues to spark debate, with many fans expressing positive reactions to the new ending and its connection to the prequel era.
