Should we just shut up and enjoy the fact that we get to watch them at the cinema again? Hell yes! I mean, the original trilogy hasn't been shown at the cinema since 1997. For those who suck at maths, that'll be a 15 year gap. Lucas doesn't let these guys out to play very often and some fans will have never seen the original trilogy at the cinema. That first Star Destroyer shot was made for the cinema and it will probably be the shot that translates to 3D with the greatest effect.
Verdict: Unnecessary, but enjoy.
Source: DailyBlam
20th Century Fox and LucasFilm have officially announced the theatrical re-release of the first STAR WARS film in the six-part saga; which was first teased to fans in September of last year.
Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox announced today that the 3D theatrical launch of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace now has an official release date – February 10, 2012!
Set against the thrilling and exotic backdrop of a “galaxy far, far away,” Star Wars is perfectly suited to the immersive 3D theatrical experience, and Episode I delivers some of the Saga’s most stunning and spectacular sequences – from the Naboo invasion to the Tatooine Podraces to the climactic lightsaber battle between Darth Maul and the Jedi.
Supervised by Industrial Light & Magic, the meticulous conversion is being done with utmost respect for the source material, and with a keen eye for both technological considerations and artistic intentions.
