Archived Rumours XII

• Episode II Teaser Poster
  This week, the teaser poster and banner for Episode II will start appearing in movie theaters in North America and abroad. This striking image (Click Here! for the teaser poster) features Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker and Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala, book-ending foreboding lines of text inspired by the Jedi Code. The red-tinted image not only conveys a strong connection between the two young lovers, but also an indication that their destinies lie along separate, tragic paths. -starwars.com

• Episode II International Release Dates!
  The saga continues on May 16, 2002, with the theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones in the United States and Canada. For those outside of North America, Click Here! for the current scheduled international release dates.

• Added: Snapshots from 'Mystery'
  If you do not own the Episode I DVD, we've just added snapshots from the new trailer exclusively for you! Click Here!

• Second Episode II trailer RELEASED!!
  The second Attack Of The Clones trailer entitled, 'Mystery' has just been released exclusively for owners of Episode I DVD. Owners of Episode I DVD, can access the trailer on PC or Mac. Click Here!

• Added: Snapshots from 'Breathing'
  We've just added snapshots from the 'Breathing' trailer to E2W. If you have not downloaded the trailer, do not miss out, Click Here!

• Attack of the Clones Trailer RELEASED!!
  

Natalie Portman Picture from: cnn.com

The trailer, about 45 seconds long was released to media outlets Monday (5th NOV). The trailer also was shown to movie audiences who went to see the Pixar animated film "Monsters, Inc." over the weekend. The trailer features the trademark sinister breathing of Darth Vader (thus, the nickname 'breathing'), set against images from "Episode II," including plenty of digital wizardry and battle scenes. It ends with the clashing of light sabers. To download the trailer, Click Here! Note: You need to be a starwars.com member.

Yoda Picture from: cnn.com

According to CNN, some fans say they shelled out cash just to see the preview at a "Monsters, Inc." showing, then left before the "Monsters" main attraction.

Wait, there is more! According to the official site, the full all-new teaser trailer for Episode II is
coming. The trailer would be played in front of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone starting November 16 in

Jango Fett Picture from: starwars.com

North America and the UK! Picking up where "Breathing" left off, this new trailer is over two minutes in length and features never-before-seen footage and dialogue.

There is also a completely different than the teaser currently running in theaters, beginning 9 NOV, the Star Wars Episode I DVD will be the key to unlock an exclusive Episode II Internet Preview features all-new footage from Attack of the Clones.

• Episode II = Attack of the Clones
  Today, the official site (starwars.com) announce that Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones is the full title for the next Star Wars film, scheduled for release in 2002. The article also includes a short summary of the plot;
  '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.'
  

• Select #55 is Up!
  starwars.com has just released Select #55. Many speculates that it is possibly Zam Wesell, the bounty hunter. Any thoughts?

• Star Wars 'Connections'
  Crowded at a large auditorium, audience at the San Diego Comic-Con International, caught an exclusive glimpse of Episode II last week.
  The following is a report taken from jedinet.com:
  

Jango Fett Picture from: starwars.com

Sansweet introduced the film saying that its takes place 10 years after TPM. Sansweet compared the movie to ESB, a dark feel. He also emphasized that the movie has adult characters, with adult themes. He described Anakin as a Rebel and wants to be the best at what he does. That there will be a lot of our questions answered and a lot of new questions spawned. He said that the movie itself will have a cliffhanger ending

The beginning of the film showed the Jedi Fighter and how its was modeled directly after the Star Destroyers of the OT, and the symbol of the Empire in the OT seems to be a variation of the symbol of the old republic. Lucas said in the film that Episode II will connect a lot more the OT then TPM did, Such as boxy technology and less advanced looking ships.

They showed clips of the movie with Duel Of the Fates playing in the background, shots of Obi-wan and Anakin fighting invisible enemies (because CGI hasn't been done yet)

I caught a glimpse of Bail Organas costume, it looked exactly like Palpys costume from the issue of INSIDER that came out a few months ago, he was called Viceroy Organa, (believe it or not) in the film

One of the Coolest clips that was showed was of Obi-wan lecturing Anakin outside of the "nightclub" on Coruscant, Obi hands Anakins lightsaber to him and Obi doesn't look happy, Anakin looked like a lectured child from his Masters words. We saw the inside of the nightclub, looked very much like the Cantina in ANH but very Rave looking background.

We saw Jango in full costume, Sliver and Blue armor. He looked cool but only a glimpse

But the highlight of the entire film was the massive amounts of Jedi in a circle in what appeared to be an Arena (like the rumors) Eth Koth, Ki Adi Mundi, Mace Windu and tons of other Jedi, I have never seen. Mostly Humans with Braveheart like haircuts and ponytails in typical Jedi Uniforms. ANAKINS SABER IS BLUE!!!!! And looks like Vader's handle!!!!(Very much the saber Obi gives Luke in ANH)

They showed a Spanish villa where they filmed Amidala's home, very beautiful looking lake and plant life.

We also has the Lars homestead (no signs of Shmi, or Watto in the film though) We saw Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru in full costume.

Lucas said from his own lips in the Film that he was filming one scene for Episode III in Tunisia only because he said that he didn't want to go back to the heat to film anymore.

And said that's all we are going to hear about Episode III

There was nothing of Count Dooku, or any other Sith lords in the preview, (I was very disappointed with that) when the film was over the kid next to me named Mike screamed "PLAY IT AGAIN"

Sansweet heard this and asked the crowd "Do you want to see it again?" and everyone went nuts, and it was played one more time.

After the encore presentation of "Connections" questions from fans where asked. Sansweet said that JarJar is only in the movie for about 5 min. He confirmed that Darth Maul would no longer be in any of the new films. He gave no hint on a title. He also said there are no plans for DVD releases of the OT, and Tarkin will not appear in this film.

• Huge Spoiler: More Dialog
  Here are more lines from the dialog posted last week. This comes from theforce.net's forum.

They all stand as SENATOR AMIDALA, CAPTAIN TYPHO, JAR JAR, MAS AMEDDA, DORME, and SENATORS BAIL ORGANA, LUMINARA UNDULI, HOROX RYYDER enter the office. YODA and MACE WINDU move to great the SENATOR, YODA taps AMIDALA with his cane.

YODA: With you the Force is strong, young Senator. To see you alive brings warm feelings to my heart.
PADME: Thank you, Master Yoda. Do you have any idea who was behind the attack?
MACE WINDU: Our intelligence points to disgruntled spice miners, on the moons of Naboo.
PADME: I don't wish to disagree but I think that Count Dooku was behind it.

There is a stir of suprise.

PALPATINE stands, walks to the window, and look out at the city.

• Trade Federation appearances
  From theforce.net, 'The Official Site confirmed the appearances of several Trade Federation related characters, droids, and vehicles. They include Episode II appearances by Nute Gunray, droid starfighters, Trade Federation Battleships, Trade Federation Droid Control Ships, battledroids, and droidekas. Also of note is the entry for the Trade Federation which reconfirms the existence of the Commerce Guild, Techno Union, and the InterGalactic Bank Clan (all of which first appeared in the book "Cloak of Deception").'

• Spoiler: Mace Windu and Ki-Adi Mundi Dialog
  Today aldera.net's source came up with a couple lines of dialogue shared at meeting on Coruscant early in Episode II;
  
  MACE WINDU: You know, M'Lady, Count Dooku was once a Jedi. He wouldn't assassinate anyone, it's not in his character.
  KI-ADI MUNDI: He is a political idealist, not a murderer.

Rumour Highlight

Anthony Daniels signs on for Episode III

A ten-minute trailer for the new Episode Two will be shown in cinemas over in the UK from December.

Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen, was seen catching a movie in Harvard Square.

Episode II Information

"In the new film, some of the places where Padme/Amidala hangs out are just beautiful in decorative terms, architecturally quite beautiful"
-Anthony Daniels

Episode II Spoiler

Obi-Wan discovers that the Geonosians are secretly builing a massive battle droid army

Anakin and Obi-Wan guard Padme in her apartment from assassins