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Star Wars: Episode 2: Attack Of
The Clones
Ewan McGregor, Natalie
Portman, Ahmed Best, Samuel L. Jackson, Hayden Christiensen,
Anthony Daniels, Ian McDiarmid, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz,
Andy Secombe, Christopher Lee, Jimi Smits, Joel Edgerton,
Silas Carson, Jay Laga'aia, Leeanna Walsman, Rose Byrne,
David Bowers, Matthew Rowan, Daniel Logan, Matt Doran,
Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen and Ayesha Dharker Written by George
Lucas and Jonathan Hales Produced by Rick
McCallum Directed by George
Lucas
Plot: Unknown,
but the film should follow from where The Phantom Menace
left off following Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and
a slightly older Anakin (Hayden Christensen) as he is
trained in the art of the Jedi.
An assasination attempt on Senator
Padme Amidala is also suggested to take place, while a powerful
Sith Lord plans his final movie to take over the galaxy.
Latest Updates for Attack
Of The Clones [for
latest StarWars.com
headlines, please scroll to bottom of page]
9th May 2002
: Star Wars Episode 2 : Attack of the clones Update:
It's been cut ! Yes can you believe
it but the BBFC have insisted that a one second headbutt be
removed from the Attack of The Clones so that it gets a PG
rating instead of a 12? It's true though, naturally this is
the web so YOU can still see it here!
8th May 2002 - Star Wars Episode II Update
Attack Of The Clones has been granted
a PG certificate in the UK by the British Board Of Film Classification.
All of the films in the original trilogy were given the U
(Universal) certificate upon their release. The Phantom Menace
also received the U certificate back in 1999.
3rd May 2002 - Star Wars Episode II Updated
There's a whole new batch of TV spots
for Star Wars Attack Of The Clones over at the official
site. Check out 30 second clips that feature Jango, R2D2,
Obi-Wan, the Clone Troopers, Mace Windu, Padme and a lot more.
Check out the official
site to download them all in Quicktime, but, once again
you'll have to register with the site.
24/4/02
A music video entitled 'Across The Stars'
has been posted over at the official Star Wars website. The
video features the song, composed by John Williams along with
previously unseen footage from Attack Of The Clones. The video
is reminicent of Duel Of The Fates, which was released just
before The Phantom Menace came out. The video also aired on
MTV in the States earlier on today. 'You want to buy some
death sticks?'Get
on over to the official site to see this great video now.
8/4/02
A very detailed acount of the story
and plot featured in Star Wars, Epsiode II - Attack Of The
Clones, turned up in my inbox this weekend, courtesy of one
of our regular reviewers. The article that we have posted
includes very heavy spoilers and reveals almost the entire
plot of Episode 2. PLEASE
DO NOT READ ON IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS IN
ATTACK OF THE CLONES! SPOILERS, SPOILERS, SPOILERS!!! You
have been warned.......Click
here to read the story overview.
By the way, the screenplay for AOTC,
of which we have posted below seems to be genuine although
Aint It Cool's Harry Knowles says that there is a lot of the
'action' sequences left out. The above link to our scoopers
overview seems to be based on the screenplay posted online
over the weekend.
7/4/02
The Attack Of The Clones screenplay
has been posted online. It is not known if the script is is
genuine, but it could be!!! Obviously there are spoilers,
but if you want to read it, go on over to Simply
Scripts.
5/4/02
Star Wars fans in the UK will get the
chance to see Attack Of The Clones before US audiences. The
Odeon chain plan to hold midnight screenings on May 16th across
the country.
Odeon Cinemas' head of marketing Luke Vetere said: "Episode
II: Attack Of The Clones is a hugely anticipated film, especially
as the Star Wars films have such a dedicated following.
"We've
already received hundreds of emails from fans asking when
tickets go on sale. The first midnight showing on the morning
of May 16 will be an exciting event for all of us."
Tickets go on sale on April 12th. Meanwhile the Odeon Leicester
Square, London will hold the UK premiere of Attack Of The
Clones on May 14th.
Source: Ananova
20/3/02
There's a lot of mad, mad Star Wars
fans out there. Not only have a pair of Seattle fans been
in line since the 1st January this year, but a UK based
website has been set up to enable fans to register and then
join a line on May 1st outside of the Odeon, Leicester Square
in London. UKStarWarsLine.com
had 80 people sign in the first 6 hours of being online.
So, if you want to queue up for two
weeks in cold British weather at the beginning of May, click
here to register.
19/3/02
The full track listing for the Attack
Of The Clones soundtrack is online. Check it out below...but
beware of SPOILERS!!!
1. Star Wars Main Title and Ambush On Coruscant
2. Across The Stars (Love Theme from Star Wars: Episode
II - AOTC)
3. Zam The Assassin and The Chase Through Coruscant
4. Yoda & The Younglings
5. Departing Coruscant
6. Anakin & Padme
7. Jango's Escape
8. The Meadow Picnic
9. Bounty Hunter's Pursuit
10. The Tusken Camp and The Homestead
11. Love Pledge and The Arena
12. Confrontation With Count Dooku and Finale
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18/3/02
Aint It Cool's Harry Knowles claims
that he has seen a very rough cut of Attack Of The Clones.
At the time of posting I wasn't able to get to the article
as the site, as you would expect, is getting very heavy
traffic because of the report. Click
here to go to the article. Here's a little bit of what
Knowles had to say, if you aren't able to log on, found
over at Empire.
"This movie is the real deal. It is smart, beautiful,
thrilling and electrical. Essentially it is a pure action
adventure science fiction fantasy with a touch of romance.
Line up now. This Star Wars is for real," (click
for Empire's full article).
12/3/02
Well
here it is, the promo one-sheet poster for Star Wars
Episode II - Attack Of The Clones. The poster, which
resembles the design of The Phantom Menace appeared
over at the official site earlly this morning.
Meanwhile in other Episode II news, it seems that at
the end of the trailer posted recentley, there's an
ad for a website entitled Holonet News (www.holonetnews.com).
I actually noticed this yesterday and had a look, but
thought nothing of it, but it seems that the site gives
us news and articles from Episode II's time frame. Kinda
cool, huh? Take
a look at the site.
11/3/02
Here it is, the latest and most detailed
trailer for Episode II has been posted online. I've just
taken a look and yes it is rather cool. I must say that
I wasn't 'blown away' by the trailer but the film looks
like it is shaping up to be considerably better than The
Phantom Menace. We'll see though, but hey you don't want
to listen to my opinion of the trailer, you wanna see the
thing. Get on over to the official
website now to take a look.
8/3/02
It's coming. Oh yes, Lucasfilm will
release the latest trailer for Attack Of The Clones on Sunday
when it airs on US TV channel Fox. The trailer will also
be up on the official
site shortly afterwards. You'll also be able to check
it out before Ice Age when that hits US theaters on the
15th March.
"With this trailer, we start to look at the story
and the state of the galaxy in Episode II," says
Lucasfilm's VP of Marketing, Jim Ward. "It sets
the stage for what's about to happen and how the characters
are involved. We find out that the Republic is on the brink
of war, and the Jedi are overburdened in trying to hold
everything together."
"In Episode II, we're going
to see the Jedi in action like we've never seen them before,"
says Ward. "We're going to see hundreds of Jedi,
hundreds of lightsabers, thousands of clones, in a huge
battle. The trailer gives just a hint of what's to come."
Coming
Soon states that the trailer entitled 'Clone War' will
be broadcast between "Malcolm in the Middle" (8:30-9:00
PM ET/PT) and "The X-Files" (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).
27/2/02
The official
site has now posted a new clip from the movie that includes
Sam Jackson and Ewan McGregor battling with LIGHTSABERS!!!
Now, i've just had a look and it looks fantastic. The clip
includes what looks to be some sort of battle in a bar that
involves Anakin and Obi-Wan.
"It's an image fans have been waiting decades for:
a harsh battlefield on a distant world abuzz with the glow
and sound of hundreds of lightsabers. Episode II will finally
make this vision a reality. To deliver this on screen, Stunt
Coordinator Nick Gillard worked with Jedi actors Samuel
L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen and dozens
of extras to create a diversity of fighting styles fit for
the Jedi order."
And
look out at the end, is that Hayden duelling with Christopher
Lee?
11/2/02
Vanity Fair have just published their
latest issue containing loads of pics from Attack Of The
Clones. There is a page online that has scans of most of
them, and you can go there by clicking here.
8/1/02
Ewan McGregor conducted an interview
with Arena magazine over here in the UK giving a bigger
insight into what be can expect from Episode 2.
"Episode 1 had to do a lot of work to set up all
the political stuff with the Senate and with a children's
movie you have to be careful with all that stuff. This time
there's more of a spirit of the first three. It's definitely
hotting up. One of the good things about the script for
"Episode II" is that it's got a lighter tone.
"There was a big sigh of relief that we were able to
get a lot more humor into it, although I don't know about
the Jedi mullet." (Appeared
in Arena magazine)
6/1/02
You've all probably heard by
now, but it appears that N'Sync are to appear as extras
in Attack Of The Clones. Lucas arranged for the boy band
to appear in the film as Jedi's during one of the battle
sequences as his daughter is a huge fan of the band. Great(!).
There are also some new Episode II pics online. They show
some of the cast weilding light sabers. There are numerous
sites with the images, most of which have exeeded their
bandwidth. The best place that I found to go was here.
The page takes an age to load, but are worth the wait. ALternative
URL 1
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2/01/02 Empire
Online conducted an interview with Episode II producer
Rick McCallum in which he said that the iconic anti hero
in Attack Of The Clones would be Jango Fett. The role of
Fett is played by New Zealander Temuera Morrison. McCallum
says that the Mandalorian bounty hunter will be top of everyone's
Christmas list next year!
"He is the ultimate accessory dude," McCallum told Empire.
"Forget all the bullshit that we have today - colour mobile
phones - this dude knows how to party. He comes to it with
everything." (click
here for the full article)
The full article appears in the February issue of Empire
which hit news stands in the UK today. (appeared on Empire
Online)
4/12/01
I'm majorly behind on updates to the
page, but i'll try and bring us up to date.
While we've been away, no less than three teasers have surfaced,
both in theaters and of course online. Now, i've seen them
all and well Episode II looks ten times better that The
Phantom Menace, and all we've seen are a few seconds of
footage. Perhaps we've already had the dud of the first
trilogy (ala Return oOf The Jedi in the last three movies),
and we're gonna be blown away by the two that follow, Time
will tell. Anyway, here are links for those teasers.
The
first teaser poster also appeared online featuring both
Anakin and Padme/ Amidala along with the words 'A Jedi
should not know anger. Nor hatred. Nor love.' Along
with the release of the teaser poster, came news of
the films release dates. Star Wars
Episode
II - Attack Of The Clones will hit US and Canadian theaters
on May 16th 2002 and the UK and Ireland and Australia on the
same day. The last countries to see the films release will
be Japan on July 13th and El Salvador on July 26th. A full
list of details regarding the films release dates can be found
at the official
site.
Finally, news
from today. Ryan Phillipe has spoken out for the first time,
by revealing that he auditioned for the role of Anakin Skywalker
in Episode II. He says that he lost out because he was too
old. In the end, the role of Anakin went to Hayden Christiansen.
Phillipe revealed that he was so close to getting the role,
that he even filmed a screen test with Natalie Portman. "In
real life, I'm seven years older than her, which was dubbed
too old. At age 29, I was an over the hill Anakin," he
tells Suntimes. Phillippe
says he enjoyed auditioning for the role as it meant he was
shown around Skywalker Ranch by its owner George Lucas.
"I wanted to ask him a zillion Star Wars questions because
I'm such a fan," he says. "But all he talked about
was Howard The Duck and how proud he was about it." (Appeared
at Ananova)
14/8/01
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!
This month's FHM mag over here in the UK has revealed a few
more rumours surrounding Attack Of The Clones. Now I can't
guarantee that they have not appeared online before, but,
I certainly hadn't heard some of them previously. Now, as
we know, Attack Of The Clones is set just before the start
of The Clone Wars. FHM describe the plot as follows; "In
Episode II, there is a galactic crisis. Hundreds of solar
systems have been withdrawn from the republic, along with
the Techno-Union, the Intergalactic Bank Clan and the Trade
Federation. All are in open rebellion against the republic
under the leadership of former Jedi master, Count Dooku. Civil
war seems iminent! The peace-loving citizens of the republic
are nervous and scared. Chancellor Palpatine proposes that
only a clone army would be large enough and powerful enough
to defend the Republic, and by the end of the film the entire
galaxy is at war. Clonetroopers are despached through the
galaxy to combat the Rebellion. The Civil war lasts into Episode
III and will forever be known as the Clone Wars.." (quoted
from FHM UK, September 2001).
Oh, those rumours well here's what FHM have printed:
- The Sith lord in Episode II will be named Darth Kimball
who will apparently battle Yoda at the end of the movie and
again to quote; "Word has it that Kimball strikes down
Anakin in front of Obi-Wan as he is trying to convince Anakin
to enounce the Dark Side. This causes Obi-Wans guilt of not
being able to save Anakin from himself or Darth Kimball."
- Jango Fett and Obi-Wan will fight on a landing platform
with Slave-1 (with Boba Fett inside).
- There will be a battle scene featuring hundreds of Jedi
fighting thousands of Battle Droids. This is where we will
see Sam Jackson in action as Mace Windu (with lightsabre)
and he apparently kills Jango Fett.
***Major Spoiler (mouse over to reveal)
- The lightsabre duel at the end of the film will see Anakin
fighting Count Dooku/ darth Tyrannus. Anakins sabre will apparently
be red/ orange.
(information appeared in Sept. 2001 edition of FHM UK).
8/8/01
Obi Wan Kenobi himself, Ewan McGregor
has been talking to Popcorn about the movie's new title. When
asked what he thought, the actor replied (with a grin on his
face), "It's a terrible, terrible title." Oh dear,
what will Mr. Lucas say?
7/8/01
It's official, Star Wars Episode II
has the sub title of Attack Of The Clones, confirmed yesterday
by Lucasfilm.
"It harkens back to the sense of pure fun, imagination and
excitement that characterized the classic movie serials and
pulp space fantasy adventures that inspired the Star Wars
saga." said a StarWars.com
spokesman.
The site also confirmed that the film would be set a full
ten years after The Phantom Menace. To quote the site again,
"Ten years after the events of The Phantom Menace, not only
has the galaxy undergone significant change, but so have our
familiar heroes Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), Padmé
Amidala (Natalie Portman) and Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen)
as they are thrown together again for the first time since
the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo. Anakin has grown into
the accomplished Jedi apprentice of Obi-Wan, who himself has
transitioned from student to teacher. The two Jedi are assigned
to protect Padmé whose life is threatened by a faction
of political separatists. As relationships form and powerful
forces collide, these heroes face choices that will impact
not only their own fates, but the destiny of the Republic".
In other news, here's
the link for the 'making of' videos that have been available
for download from the official site. Pretty
cool stuff, and our first glimpse of Episode II.
Meanwhile, the official site also state
that there will be a new newsletter that will include new
information regarding Episode III casting, posters, release
dates, trailers etc, so get
signed up now!
27/7/01
The latest Homing Beacon newsletter
has been sent out. In it, costume designer Trish Biggar described
the costumes that we are to see in the film, "I think we
have less quantity, in terms of uniforms, we don't have groups
or soldiers; in Episode I, we had big groups of Naboo soldiers
and Royal Palace Guards. This episode, the costumes are very
much more individual." She went on to say that Episode
II will be a more civillian movie, "We're going from different
planets, so we have Coruscant street people, and it's interesting
because they come from all over. On Naboo, we're seeing mostly
people who were in and around the palace, and who are a very
well dressed middle class: just regular people who live and
work on Naboo." She went on to say what sort of clothes
Padme Amidala would wear, and said that in Episode II, she
will wear softer, sexier, less formal clothes to what she
wore in the first prequel. Hmm.
24/7/01
The official site have posted two new
pictures from the film. They feature characters, Bail Organa
and Jango Fett.
It seems that one of the most favourite characters from the
first trilogy, Boba Fett is featured more in Episode II. "I
love Boba Fett," said Producer Rick McCallum. "We get
to spend a lot of time with him in this movie. We get to understand
that his identity is forged in some of the most powerful events
that take place in the Star Wars saga."
At the San Diego Comic Con, Lucasfilm's
Steve Sansweet presented at short video that included interviews
with the main cast but no footage from the film itself. He
also stated that a trailer would still be a few months away.
You know what I would do, attach it to Lord Of The Rings,
when that is released at the end of December.
19/7/01 Aint
It Cool today reported that Episode II will not be released
globally on the same day. The reason? Well, Lucas has said
that it is just impossible to do 35-40 dubbings of the movie
in one go. It may still mean that the movie will be released
over here in the UK at the same time as the US, although foreign
language countries may have to wait a little longer.
26/6/01
Samuel L. Jackson has been talking to
CNN at the premiere of Doctor Dolittle 2. He was asked what
color lightsaber he will have in the movie and responded "I
can tell you I asked for a violet light. George thought about
it and he said, 'Well, the good guys have this color light
and the bad guys have that color light.' So he's debating
whether he'll make my light something different or as common
as everybody else's."
17/5/01
Check out the piece of artwork above!
This is apparently an official Doug Chang painting of the
final lightsaber battle between Anakin and Count Dooku (played
by Christopher Lee). Check out the pic over at Aldera
or click on the pic to enlarge.
15/5/01
Images
(c) Lucasfilm
Crikey, take a look at the stills on the left from Episode
II. The first on the left is Ian McDiarmid as Senator
Palpatine and other is of, well you know, C3PO and R2
on a Naboo spaceship.
3/5/01 - A second 'making of' documentary
has been posted over at the official site. Check
it out.
27/4/01 - A behind the scenes featurette
has popped up over on the official site.
Check it out in Low
or High
Resolution.
17/4/01 - The official site for Episode
II has been re-vamped. Last night saw the site post a new
select photo. Check out the site and the new photo by clicking here.
13/3/01
- As mentioned yesterday, Anthony Daniels appeared on this
mornings edition of The Big Breakfast. During the interview
the actor (who plays C3P0 for those who didn't know) confirmed
that he will shoot some scenes in England later on in the
year. But they won't be filmed at Leavesden or Elstree, but
a secret location to avoid the crowds. He also confirmed that
C3P0 will be seen in his classic gold plated form in the new
movie. Source: Dark
Horizons
12/3/01 - A bit late posting
this page on the upcoming movie from Lucasfilm, but things
will definately start to heat up on this much-anticipated
second prequel. A bit of background behind the film. George
Lucas is writing and directing Episode II with The Phantom
Menace's and the special edition's Rick MacCallum producing.
The film breaks new ground once again with the film being
shot digitally. This as opposed to film is apparently cheaper
and will also avoid scratching and fading tooand will surely
be the shape of things to come in today's 'digital age'. The
technology could be best described as comparing VHS video
to the new home format DVD (VHS tapes, fade and detiriorate
after a period of time, DVD, like CD's do not). For a full
description on the technology, point your clicker here to go to the SF Gate.
Back to the film itself and you should know by now that young
actor Hayden Christensen has been cast as Anakin, Ewan McGregor
and Sam Jackson are back and both Jimi Smits and British legend
Christopher Lee are on board. As too is Once Were Warriors'
Temuera Morrison. Returning for the ride are Ahmed Best (Jar
Jar Binks, damn), Natalie Portman (Queen Amidala/ Padme)),
Ian McDiarmid (Senator Palpatine), Anthony Daniels (C3P0),
Kenny Baker (R2D2) and Frank Oz (Yoda). And also Watto (Andy
Secombe) makes a re-appearence.
With a little over a year until the release of this blockbuster,
we'll be posting every single bit of news that filters through,
starting with.......the fact that Anthony Daniels (C3P0) will
be appearing on the UK's Big Breakfast TV programme tomorrow,
that's the Tuesday 13th March. We'll keep you posted on what
he has to say as the subject is bound to pop up.
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