LUCAS' METHOD OF FILMING THE PREQUELS
DEC 21  

The Anonymous One wrote: "To give you an idea of how extremely flexible the prequel's storyline is, Lucas is filming multiple versions of some scenes. For example, instead of just filming Boba Fett falling into the Sarlacc pit in Return of the Jedi, he is also filming a scene where Fett just falls into the sand and doesn't die. [Just an example, obviously not filmed for the prequel] Hence, Lucas is keeping his options wide open and as he pieces the film together he can decide which version of a scene works best.  And if for some reason he feels that one of the multiple versions of a scene will not work, he will shoot the scene again in phase 2 of live-action filming.  These multiple scenes are not being filmed for disinformation or to trick anyone, although it does help with secrecy because you can't be sure which version of a scene will make it into the final cut of the film.  And Lucas is allegedly going to be able to do all this for less than $ 65 million.  I just thought I would share this with you because it sounds neat and ingenious."

> JAN 17 

Adam Druce wrote: "I would like to point out an observation I have made during my latest visit to Starwars.com. Reading the profiles of the creative team, it has come to my attention that the people involved in Episode I, are all spin-offs [so-to-speak] from the "Young Indiana Jones Chronicles." This concerns me somewhat, Young Indy was a sparklingly sharp and beautifuly shot show, but Star Wars Episode I is not a show, and we don't need reminding that it will be the most eagerly awaited flick this century. Episodes IV, V, & VI brought in the creative talents from all over the globe, I feel this "Clan" of Young Indies may not cut it. my reasons for this concern are that the people involved don't seem to have all that much experience, David Tattersall cinematography, has only really stood out with Con Air. Paul Martin Smith Editor, has done very little to be on such a large scale film, and many others... but I hope they do prove me wrong. I just hope that George keeps John Williams for the Music Score. :) 

BTW: I don't know if you have heard this rumour... But I have heard that George shot Episode one on Digital Format secretly, not onto film. "

> JAN 18 

The Anonymous One wrote: "The advanced digital and filming techniques utilized in the young Indy TV series were developed specifically for use in the prequels. Hence, the people who are working on the prequel ARE the most experienced people in the world for what GL needs them to do. Remember GL is controlling every aspect of the film making process. He finally has the esources, the technology and the time to make a Star Wars film exactly as he envisions it in his head . . . the expectations you have for the film are nothing compared to what GL is going to actually deliver . . . "