
The first trailer for the 3D re-release of
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace has debuted last weekend in theaters with The Three Musketeers.
Watch the trailer and let us know if you will be spending money to see it.
Here's the official plot synopsis for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D
Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox have announced that the 3D theatrical launch of “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace” 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.
Naboo, a peaceful planet governed by the young, elusive, but wise Queen Amidala (Portman), is being threatened by the corrupt Trade Federation, puppets of an evil Sith lord and his terrifying apprentice, Darth Maul (Park). The seemingly benevolent Senator Palpatine (McDiarmid) is chief advisor to the queen, though there are suspicions surrounding him. Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn (Neeson) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (McGregor) are called on to intervene in the trade disputes. Along the way, they acquire an apprentice of their own in the form of young prodigal Anakin Skywalker (Lloyd). They also encounter Jar Jar Binks (Best), a goofy, lizardlike creature who has been banished from his underwater world for his clumsiness. When the Trade Federation launches an attack on Naboo, the queen and her allies must battle hordes of robot troopers while Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan face off against the sinister Darth Maul.
The movie was written and directed by executive producer
George Lucas, and it stars
Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn,
Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi,
Natalie Portman as Padme Amidala, and Jake Lloyd as young Anakin Skywalker. Ian McDiarmid, Pernilla August, Oliver Ford Davies, Hugh Quarshie, Ahmed Best, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz,
Terence Stamp are in the supporting cast.
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 3D opens on February 10th, 2012.
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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D Poster