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I'VE HEARD THAT THE TRAILER IS SUPPOSED TO BE ON THE NEW BRUCE WILIS MOVIE. DO YOU HAVE ANY INFO? WHEN, WHERE? LATER (Source: KYLE) (SuperShadow: The trailer will be out in November. The film probably will be shown in the discretion of your local theater owner with whatever movies happen to be playing there in Nov.)

This must the real thing (meaning the title: The Phantom Menace) because, when i got home yesterday it was all over the T.V. ( Entertianment Tonight)...... they were talking about the name and all the websites available. I cannot wait to see the new movies....I'm a BIGfan!!! Great Side guys!!! (Source: Darknight) (SuperShadow: Yep, TPM is 100% the real title.)

I was surprised that the title focused on a dark aspect of the film. The Phantom Menace sounds so scary (as opposed to A New Hope or Return of the Jedi). George has said that EP1 will be similar to ANH in that it will have a happy ending. He also said this would contrast EP 2-3 which would be very dark (Anakin's Fall). It seems this would make necessary a "dark" title for 2 and 3. I would think that EP1's title would be something positive (Champions..., Defenders..., Guardians...,etc.) to reflect the prosperity of the Old Republic and contrast EP 2 and 3 when thing go bad. (Source: Jedi Bri) (SuperShadow: The title is the opposite of ANH's bright, cheery title. TPM is negative and kinda scary I guess. George has got some surprises up his sleeves for us.)

i just happened to find your site today by coincidence. wow great job! Am I right to deduce that you are part of the fx team? if so, do you know if there is an archive procedure of your work being saved for possible addition to the eventual prequel DVD colectors edition? Do you know if George in the back of his mind, is planning ahead for therelease of what could become the ultimate and new standard for collector dvd's?-- (Source: Frank) (SuperShadow: I'm one of several hundred who work at ILM . . . Everything and I mean everything related to this production is being "digitally" preserved. Photos are taken of everything and then digitally stored . . . Ep 1 won't be released on DVD for many, many moons . . . )

Why complain, it is not like someone is trying to fill George Lucas's shoes, it is he, the creator, you cannot criticise someone elses imagination especially when we are no part of it... besides, its kind of catchy, real or not. Thanks, (Source: Just a fan named Alex) (SuperShadow: Star Wars is 100% George Lucas. He is going to do things exactly his way regardless of our criticism.)

Earlier I e-mailed you poining ou the possibility of Lucas profiting on the sale of items with two different tiles-the preliminary "Phantom" title and the new one, what ever that is. Do you know if this is legal? Could he be sued for false or decepive advertising? If "no" then he could really make a killing. I'm sure if he is going to change the title the marketing people and the toy companies already know. I did see a picure of a box for an action figure on the inernet and it only said "episode 1". Just an observation. How many hours a week do you work on his sight? Just curious. Keep up he GREAT work. Sincerely, (Source: Phil-Florida) (SuperShadow: Changing the title is perfectly legal. George may change TPM title, but don't bet on it. Get use to it . . . I spend about 2 hours a day on this site. I update during work breaks and at lunch. I read my SW mail at night and update accordingly. Maybe I should release a "Behind the Scenes Making of Dark Side Prequel Rumors." I could get rich like George and spend all my time approving the designs for SuperShadow action figures:) )

Hey Great Name! Thanks George. Now everyone must remember that the first StarWars Movie the Sub:title was A New Hope. So with that in mind it does make a little sence. But I personally like Phantom Jedi or Phantom Force. (Source: Krimson) (SuperShadow: George has had this title in mind for many years. He's glad some of you like it. The rest will have to grow use to it.)

I ALWAYS COME TO YOUR SITE FOR THE INFORMATION UPDATES BUT I NEVER HAVE READ THE E-MAIL FROM THE OTHER FANS, UNTIL TODAY. THEN IT OCCURRED TO ME THAT MY SCREEN SAVER MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO ALL STAR WARS FANS. I FOUND A YEAR 2000 COUNTDOWN SCREEN SAVER AND CHANGED IT TO COUNTDOWN TO THE OPENING DAY OF STAR WARS. I AM NOT VERY COMPUTER LITERATE BUT IF YOU TELL ME HOW I CAN SEND IT TO YOU AND YOU CAN POST IT ON YOUR SITE. I THINK EVERYONE IS WAITING DAY BY DAY SO WE MIGHT AS WELL COUNT THE DAYS, HOURS, MINUTES, AND SECONDS UNTIL MAY 21, 1999. THANKS FOR ALL YOU INFORMATION, (Source: MATT) (SuperShadow: I've actually got a countdown timer on some of the older pages of this site. I guess I could put it on the main page. Thanx for your offer to help, Matt!)

Heard a rumour that Eps 4,5,6 will be released again shortly before Ep1. I would much rather see the originals re-released after the new trilogy is finished with ALL the outtakes reinstated cuz even if they do slow the films down they will still be amazing and sucessful. Plus in 6 years the effects will be able to clean up the silly CG Jabba and the gross Jabba dance sequence. And Han/Greedo! Any comments Supershadow. Great site. (Source: Greg) (SuperShadow: George has no plans to release the Classic Trilogy Special Edition again until after the release of Ep. 3 in 2005. George plans to release the special editions about every 10 to 15 years sort of like the way Disney releases their animated-classic films.)

i was just wondering if you guys have an estimated running time ofepisode 1. Knowing George does not conform to hollywood rules, Is he editing thefilm to best tell his story or is he trimming scenes to get that hollywood cliche under 2 hours formula? (Source: Frank) (SuperShadow: The film will run between 2 hrs and 15 minutes to 2hrs and 30 minutes depending on what George cuts or adds to the final film edit.)

I just wanted to say that I think The title The phantom Menace isn't so bad at title , But of course everybody was expecting an other title . So , I think this title means that or we are going to be REALLY surprised when we see the movie and that all synopsis are wrong , or this is a joke or something (which I doubt) . And so if this title is THE title of episode 1 the story must be very different then everybody thought . But George surprised us didn't he ? everybody thought the title was going to be something like .....of the republic or something like that.. But I just want to say that I think The Phantom Menace is a GOOD title if it is going to be used . And I think you're site is really good , keep up the good work!!! Greetings from (Source: Jordy) (SuperShadow: The title is pretty cool once you get use to it . . . We'll just have to wait and see how close the Ep 1 story synopsis is to the real film.)

Just read that Terry Brooks suggested "The Phantom Menace" to George and that George's original title was "Disturbance in the Force." What do you know about this? (Source: Azrael) (SuperShadow: As far as what I have been told, George has had this title in his head for many years . . . Terry Brooks did not come up with the title for this film.)

Personally, I don't like the name (TPM), but I think it'll be like Revenge of the Jedi, changed or modified. I was thinking maybe something like phantom force, or the phantom jedi (!?!?) Also, do think there is a chance that we might get a peek into the original *discoverers* of the force. Remember, in George's first few outlines/versions the roll up at the begining explained the force, I think maybe we'll see WHO & HOW the force was discovered. Love the page!! (Source: Rob P.S. Do you have a spot were you have other SW page's links? I desperatly need some hits!! (Rob's Star Wars Page - http://come.to/trilogy.com)) (SuperShadow: All I can tell you is that George has said this is the real title. He might change his mind, but I have no way of guaranteeing you that this is only a preliminary title. Plan to see this title when the film opens next May.)

Great Site Guy's! Owen will be in the new movies. He is Obi-wan's brother, and he has to be in at least five minutes at the end when he tells Obi-Wan he will take care of Luke. Now maybe it will be a little bit sadder when hedies! Is it possible that we will find out Yoda's species, since there is supposedly another yoda-creature-thingy-guy in the council? Do you think he may have had a family at one time, and they were killed by the Emperor? It would have made sense. If they live to be 900 years old, his mother should have had more then one kid. And I wouldn't think she would be dead yet unless she was killed? Your friend (Source: Jerdan) (SuperShadow: Owen Lars will appear in the prequels . . . Yoda's background will be explained in the novelization of TPM and not in the movie . . . the SWI #40 should arriving at your doorsteps any day. If you don't get the Star Wars Insider call 1-800-TRUE-FAN.)

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I am wondering if any of y'all have seen any of the art work for the title drawn up yet? Can we expect the same kind of lettering and posters or is the "flexible" title dilemma keeping the art up in the air? Will there be any R5-D4 posters? (Source: Baron Karza) (SuperShadow: TPM logo will remain consistent with the classic trilogy logos. There is no title dilemna. TPM will appear on all official Ep 1 products until George says otherwise . . . R5 appears on the cover of Slave Ship (Book 2 of the Bounty Hunter Wars).)

I would just like to respond to some peoples speculation that Boba Fett is actually a Jedi Knight. I was reading "The Hutt Gambit", the second book in the Han Solo trilogy, 6 years before A New Hope. It actually contains a couple of references that Boba Fett used to be a Journeyman Protector named Jaster Mereel. He killed a man out of cold blood one day and he became a bounty hunter to hide his guilt. I'm not sure if Jaster Mereel was a Jedi before that but I hope this clears up some speculation. (Source: James) (SuperShadow: It is popularly rumored that Fett use to be Jaster Mereel. It appears that this may be a fictional story either created or stolen by Fett in order to hide the fact that Fett may be a she. This may seem hard to swallow, but George is full of surprises.)

I believe it is only fair to say that this is the next greatest villian of the starwars legacy since darth vader/emperor!!!! george lucas should focus on Thrawn, because wasn't it him who destroyed the "Outbound Flight" full of jedi knights on orders from the emperor!!!! (according to the character detail book!! No lie!! read it!!). Maybe he should have a brief appearance as a young captian/admiral????And on the topic of Boba Fett being a woman sounds 'KOOL'!!!!

I like the idea....because the bounty hunter does walk kind of nerd-ish! maybe mix the plot up a little!!! Even being related to vader will make an impact...could be anakin skywalker's younger sister, both with the same father and different mothers??? I know that you are powerful mighty "Shadow" and your wisdom in the prequels are equally powerful, I'm sure we can reach an agreement that will be equally beneficial....... (Source: Marcus-Darknight) (SuperShadow: Expect to see some of Thrawn's species in the Galactic Senate scenes . . . Young Thrawn may appear in Ep. 3 . . . Fett probably is a woman . . . As far as me having any signficance over the prequels, well . . . nope. I'm just one of several hundred ILMers slaving on this film. This film is 99.99999% George and 0.00001% SuperShadow.)

Great site! Best Star Wars anywhere! Thanks. I love your plot synopsis for the prequel trilogy. You're a genius! (Source: Jesse C.) (SuperShadow: Hey, I love compliments! Thanx.)

Only 200 plus days until we see this new film. Keep the updates coming! (Source: Plyer) (SuperShadow: When things get busy here, updates are very hard to do . . . especially if none of the others chip in!)

George Lucas should give you a big raise. I'm going to see Phantom Menace a hundred times because of you! Luv this site! (Source: Anthony W.) (SuperShadow: Did you hear that, George! You need to give me a big, fat, whopping raise!;))

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