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+ | '''''The Phantom Edit''''' is a re-edited version of ''[[Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace]]'', that removed elements of the original movie considered by most fans of the [[original trilogy]] to be unsuccessful. The purpose of this edit, according to the editor, was to create a stronger film than what was released by [[George Lucas]]. This version coined the phrase "Phantom Edit." It was widely believed that it was the first unauthorized re-edit of ''The Phantom Menace'' to receive any publicity, although there is some debate as to whether this is true or not. |
| + | The changes included removing most of [[Jar Jar Binks]]'s scenes, limiting the discussion of [[Midi-chlorian|midi-chlorians]], trimming reiteration of the politics, re-arranging some shots and scenes, and removing "yippee" and "oops" from young [[Anakin Skywalker|Anakin]]'s dialogue to give him stronger character. |
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| ⚫ | It was originally circulated on videocassette<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20011202043915/www.editorsnet.com/brief/mainv/0,7220,27857,00.html 'The Phantom Edit' Menaces Hollywood]</ref>, and acclaimed as providing a more focused and better paced version of the film. Later, it was available on the internet and DVD as well. The DVD contained two deleted scenes and a [[Wikipedia:Audio commentary (DVD)|commentary track]] by the editor as well as a few [[Easter egg|easter eggs]]. |
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| − | * removing most of [[Jar Jar Binks]]' scenes |
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| − | * limiting exposition such as the discussion of [[midi-chlorians]] |
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| − | * trimming reiteration of the politics |
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| − | * re-arranging shots and scenes |
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| − | * removing "Yippee" and "Oops" from young [[Anakin Skywalker|Anakin]]'s dialog |
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| ⚫ | Rumor attributed ''The Phantom Edit'' to Kevin Smith, likely because his films frequently referred to the ''Star Wars'' mythos, and he edited his own films. Smith admitted to having seen it, but denied that he was the editor. The editor was revealed to be [[Wikipedia:Mike J. Nichols|Mike J. Nichols]] of Santa Clarita, California in the September 7, [[2001]] edition of the ''Washington Post'', and the June 1, [[2002]] edition of the ''Los Angeles Times''. |
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| + | After the release of ''[[Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones]]'', Nichols created a new edit of that film entitled ''Attack of the Phantom''. |
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| − | ==Episode I: Balance of the Force== |
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| − | In Addition to the basic "Phantom Edit", there have been other versions of Episode I along with even an edit of Episode II. This specific version of the Phantom Menance has been re-edited by someone who goes by the name of "MagnoliaFan" and has recreated the first episode of the series into a film called "Balance of the Force", which is a much more dark version of the film. It follows many of the previous versions of edits to the film, but re-dubs the aliens, and almost all the droid speaking roles, so they are not speaking [[Basic]] but instead are speaking their "native" [[droidspeak]] language (or some variation of it). A short list of the changes to the film are listed here: |
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| − | * Alternate Title and Crawl, giving more history on the Jedi, Republic and Trade Federation. |
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| − | * The plot has been altered from revolving around taxation to [[slave]] labor. |
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| − | * Jar Jar is dubbed and subtitled. He is now a pompous, [[Han Solo]]-like character, who believes he saved Qui-Gon's life by dragging him down and thinks Qui-Gon owes him the [[life debt]]. |
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| − | * The Gungans now hate the Naboo people because humans stole a Gungan relic, the [[Kyber crystal]] from them, explaining the big glowing globe at the end of the film. |
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| − | * When Qui-Gon tries the mind trick on [[Watto]], he becomes much angrier and throws Qui-Gon out shouting, "Get lost! Come back when you gotta some money!". |
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| − | * As Qui-Gon embarassedly exits the shop, Jar Jar knocks over a bunch of stuff and Watto shouts, "Hey! You break it, you buy it! Eh?!". |
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| − | * Many scenes have been resequenced with music from other films (Cantina music from the original ''Star Wars'', and the Empire theme from ''The Empire Strikes Back''). |
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+ | ==See also : [http://adaeko.blogspot.com Eks]== |
*[[List of changes in Star Wars re-releases]] |
*[[List of changes in Star Wars re-releases]] |
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| − | ==External links== |
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| − | *[http://www.zap2it.com/movies/movies/spotlight/story/0,1259,---6932,00.html Internet coverage of ''The Phantom Edit'' compiled by Andrew Rodgers] |
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Latest revision as of 04:07, 17 April 2015
The Phantom Edit is a re-edited version of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, that removed elements of the original movie considered by most fans of the original trilogy to be unsuccessful. The purpose of this edit, according to the editor, was to create a stronger film than what was released by George Lucas. This version coined the phrase "Phantom Edit." It was widely believed that it was the first unauthorized re-edit of The Phantom Menace to receive any publicity, although there is some debate as to whether this is true or not.
The changes included removing most of Jar Jar Binks's scenes, limiting the discussion of midi-chlorians, trimming reiteration of the politics, re-arranging some shots and scenes, and removing "yippee" and "oops" from young Anakin's dialogue to give him stronger character.
It was originally circulated on videocassette[1], and acclaimed as providing a more focused and better paced version of the film. Later, it was available on the internet and DVD as well. The DVD contained two deleted scenes and a commentary track by the editor as well as a few easter eggs.
There was also another copy entitled The Phantom Re-Edit. In this version, Jar Jar Binks's dialogue was changed to make him wise in the Force. The Phantom Re-Edit was also circulated on the Internet.
Rumor attributed The Phantom Edit to Kevin Smith, likely because his films frequently referred to the Star Wars mythos, and he edited his own films. Smith admitted to having seen it, but denied that he was the editor. The editor was revealed to be Mike J. Nichols of Santa Clarita, California in the September 7, 2001 edition of the Washington Post, and the June 1, 2002 edition of the Los Angeles Times.
Despite rumors, no lawsuits were filed against Nichols, nor did he sell or make any money from the edit.
After the release of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Nichols created a new edit of that film entitled Attack of the Phantom.