Light saber clashes deemed too scary for kids. To be replaced by carefully choreographed “Rock Paper Scissors” duels.
The concept of Force as omnipresent, invisible energy field too confusing for kids. New version: Force becomes personified as a cute, fuzzy muppet called “Gigi.”
Original trilogy: Han Solo refuses to join the attack on the Death Star because he’s a mercenary and there’s nothing in it for him. New version: Han becomes a pacifist and marches around rebel base waving “MAKE GALACTIC WAR NO MORE” sign.
Restored Scene. Ben Kenobi: “Luke, I want to show you something that belonged to your father...a light saber. But before I get around to that, let me show you a variety of action figures, games, and other Lucasfilm products available at better toy stores across the galaxy.”
To make trilogy more consistent, Ewoks digitally inserted throughout. For example: an Ewok becomes bartender at cantina on Tatooine. An Ewok pulls the lever that sends Han Solo into carbonite chamber. Little buns on Princess Leia’s head become tiny brown Ewoks.
To make entire series more consistent, Darth Vader takes off helmet several times during each movie to reveal disheveled Hayden Christensen with really bad case of helmet hair. He emotes at the camera, points to himself, and whispers “I used to be good.”
Scrolling exposition at the start of every movie deemed too confusing. New version: All scrolling text is replaced by lyrics to feel-good southern classic “My Old Kentucky Home.”
All model effects replaced by CGI.
All actors replaced by CGI.
Posted by Greg at 02:27 AM on 09/27/04