In star wars return of the jedi we see anakin skywalkers force ghost. It is the third installment in the original star wars trilogy, the third film to be. Episode iii revenge of the sith is a 2005 american epic spaceopera film written and directed by george lucas. This one is for all those who have watched the original star wars trilogy. Star wars leaked script of alternate episode 9 confirmed. It is the final installment in the star wars prequel trilogy, the third chapter in the skywalker saga and the sixth.
Star wars series, george lucas has altered the ending of return of the jedi. For me the core of star wars is one of betrayal, tragedy, and redemption. Star wars jedi forceghosts appearing young in sequels makes. Changes in star wars rereleases vary from minor differences in color timing, audio mixing, and.
The force awakens about to open in cinemas check out this hilarious bloopers mix where you get a look at the less serious side of the actors from the. Why anakins force ghost is young star wars explained. Hopefully this will end the ongoing argument about the replacement of anakins ghost in return of the jedi. The very end of the superduper 2004 special edition of return of the jedi.
For me revenge of the sith, despite it being a prequel, will remain as one of my alltime favorite star wars films due to its execution and significance. Could this character be about to make a grand return to the franchise. The phantom menace, even finding some silver linings among the mess, while many others have decided to let go of their hate towards hayden christensen. In star wars return of the jedi we see anakin skywalkers force ghost return, but this time as his younger self. The original trilogy on bluray will feature star wars episodes ivvi utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation star wars episode iv. Hayden christensenwho played anakin skywalker in the star wars. Apr 05, 2014 in this featurette, george lucas, ewan mcgregor, and others discusses anakin skywalkers transformation into darth vader in star wars. It is the second installment of the star wars prequel trilogy, the fifth film to be produced, and the second film in the skywalker saga. Star wars was rereleased, with the addition of subtitles episode iv and a new hope. Return of the jedi ending might hint at a big rise of skywalker twist the force ghosts of obiwan and yoda were a lot more powerful in. The following are partial lists of changes in star wars rereleases.
Jackson, christopher lee, anthony daniels, kenny baker and frank oz. Episode vi return of the jedi 1983 theres a lot to wrap up in the concluding chapter of the original trilogy. For the third film, star wars episode vi, return of the jedi. But all that is quite wiped by one of the most epic last 30 minutes of entertainment cinema with the incredible duel between anakin and his former master.
Luke skywalker and friends travel to tatooine to rescue their friend han solo from the vile jabba the hutt. Dec 20, 2019 heres an explanation of what exactly happened during the ending of star wars. With the slew of star wars rereleases weve had over recent decades its been hard to tell the wood from the trees in relation to getting the original films, so here are a few pointers to help. Originally, there is one medium shot of the ghosts of anakin skywalker, obiwan kenobi and yoda, followed by luke rejoining his friends, and then another long shot of anakin, obiwan and yoda. The revisiting and reevaluation of the star wars prequels have come with a radical change in the opinions of many fans. The last jedi is one of the most shocking entries in the franchise, and thats only amplified by an ending that sees an evolution of the saga george lucas started all those years ago running at 150 minutes long, episode viii is the closest the saga has come to being a true epic. Star wars theory predicts episode 9 title the rise of skywalker is about anakin rather than luke. There was no young anakin when the return of the jedi was made. A short moment at the end when luke winks at the jedi ghosts was removed. Does a hayden christensen cameo in episode ix even. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films.
Episode vi return of the jedi is a 1983 american epic space opera film directed by richard marquand. Natalie portman has taken the time to talk about returning in the final movie of the skywalker saga as padme amidala in star wars. Though changes were also made to the prequel trilogy, the original trilogy saw the most alteration. What was george lucas reasoning for changing anakins head. In episode v and vi, we learned that anakin, the hero from the clone wars and amazing pilot, was. Did they redo the ending, or is that just someone who happenes to look like hayden. Star wars 8 anakin force ghost details are emerging with hayden christensen back for tis essential scene. When did george lucas replace anakin skywalkers ghost in return. Meanwhile, luke struggles to help darth vader back from the dark side without falling into the emperors trap. Many have debated the alteration from the 2004 edit of star wars. I like hayden more because it ties up the story and really brings a tear. In the original trilogy its pretty clear only luke can see the force ghosts at that same moment leia turns to draw luke back into the group and doesnt show. Studio was reportedly worried about spoilers leaking.
A two disk set with both the remastered and original film version in the case. Oct 31, 2019 various efforts to keep star wars prequels actor hayden christensen out of the. Ive seen the original version where a guy named sebastian shaw appears as the human shaped spirit of anakin in episode vi, but ever. Every star wars movie ranked, including the rise of skywalker. Episode vi the return of the jedi in which the young ghost of anakin skywalker appears instead of the older ghost from the 1983 and 1997 versions of the film. Since the ending scene depicts anakin skywalker saved, no longer sith, not darth. Original ending return of the jedi despecialized youtube. Heres something thats causing serious star wars fans to roll their eyes in disgust. Episode vi return of the jedi, marketed as simply return of the jedi, is a 1983 film directed by richard marquand and written by lawrence kasdan and george lucas from a story by lucas. After a daring mission to rescue han solo from jabba the hutt, the rebels dispatch to endor to destroy the second death star. Also, the edited ending with hayden had him wearing a set of robes that he has never worn before. Understandably, excitement for a darth vader or anakin skywalker flashback will be, for some star wars fans, overshadowed by any potential involvement from prequel star hayden christensen. Natalie portman talks about returning in star wars. Dec 12, 2015 star wars gags reel mashup with star wars.
All of the star wars films have their own episode number and title, which helps fans to reference the right film in the right trilogy. Changes in star wars rereleases vary from minor differences in color timing, audio mixing, and take choices to major insertions of new visual effects, additions of characters and dialogue, scene expansions, and replacement of original cast members with newer ones. Anyways, i disagree with them reamking the ending with hayden as the ghost. Sep 22, 2017 in star wars return of the jedi we see anakin skywalkers force ghost return, but this time as his younger self. It is the third installment in the original star wars trilogy, the third film to be produced, and sixth film in the skywalker saga. I am curious as to why they reedited episode vi, so that hayden christensen, the adult anakin skywalker from the new trilogy, appears along with yoda and obiwan in the end of the movie. A new death star explosion similar to the one in the star wars special edition new music in several sections, most noticeable in the end celebration. Christensens portrayal of the lovestruck jedi proved to be one of the prequels most contentious elements. Dec 18, 2006 10 interesting facts about darth vaders suit you didnt know star wars explained duration. Luke never saw a young anakin or even a picture of him. All nine star wars skywalker saga movies, ranked from worst. Why anakins force ghost is young star wars explained youtube. The original trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983, the prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005, and a sequel trilogy between 2015 and 2019. A star wars story continuing to dominate the worldwide box.
Its much easier for an audience in modern times, having watched all 6 movies, to connect haydens face with anakin than it is to. Aug 07, 20 many have debated the alteration from the 2004 edit of star wars. The result is a few odd turns for the sake of plot convenience. How does hayden christensens force ghost in return of the jedi. How does hayden christensens force ghost in return of the.
Did hayden christiansen play the anakin hologram at the end of star wars episode 6. Heres how hayden christensen was supposed to appear in. Episode vi return of the jedi 1983, hayden christensen makes an appearance at the end of the film. If so, how could he, if these movies were made before episodes 1, 2, and 3.
Star wars theory predicts episode 9 title the rise of. Return of the jedi ending might hint at a big rise of skywalker twist the force ghosts of obiwan and yoda were a lot more powerful in george lucass rough draft of episode vi. Its story takes place over a tight time period, yet is. Years later,hayden christensen portrayed the young anakin skywalker in the star wars prequel trilogy. All of the star wars films have their own episode number and title, which helps fans to reference the right film in the right. The rise of skywalker is the last movie in the skywalker saga, which means this ending explained isnt just for one movie. Aug 19, 2019 star wars theory predicts episode 9 title the rise of skywalker is about anakin rather than luke. In this featurette, george lucas, ewan mcgregor, and others discusses anakin skywalkers transformation into darth vader in star wars. The incorporation of haydens anakin skywalker as a ghost in the new film could. It stars ewan mcgregor, natalie portman, hayden christensen, ian mcdiarmid, samuel l. The commercial success of star wars has given george lucas the opportunity to tinker with his original trilogy, now called episode iv a new hope, episode v the empire strikes back, and episode vi return of the jedi. It seems safe to say that the entirety of the nineepisode skywalker saga has centered on.
The screenplay is by lawrence kasdan and george lucas from a story by lucas, who was also the executive producer. Star wars episodio 6 ending hayden christensen youtube. Heres how hayden christensen was supposed to appear in star wars. List of changes in star wars rereleases wookieepedia. Rob fletcher, star wars geek since seeing the first movie in the theater at 6 years. The special edition slightly reedits the closing on endor. Jedi, the ghostly image of sebastian shaw as anakin skywalker is replaced with hayden christensen. Star wars leaked script of alternate episode 9 confirmed to. One of the little known special edition additions was a digital remix of the emperors death scene. Episode ii attack of the clones is a 2002 american epic spaceopera film directed by george lucas and written by lucas and jonathan hales.
After neglecting the prequel trilogy for years, star wars fans have been revisiting it lately, and with that have come acceptance for the films and the actors that were once heavily criticized for their performances, especially hayden christensen. With the 2004 edition, the healthy version of a man we had only seen briefly as. Confusing ending to star wars episode 6 playstation universe. With mark hamill, harrison ford, carrie fisher, billy dee williams. Return of the jedi is a 1983 american epic space opera film directed by richard marquand. More evidence that hayden christensen could return. Jan 06, 2017 so episode viii, which releases in december of this year, is not in any danger of faltering in the face of any similar backlashes or complaints or controversies. Who was anakins hologram at the end of star wars episode 6.
He was born in 1981, making him less than the age of two in this scene, thus practical effects were used by george lucas to make him appear older. Anakin switch is almost ridiculous and not helped by hayden christensen poor acting. So episode viii, which releases in december of this year, is not in any danger of faltering in the face of any similar backlashes or complaints or controversies. From harmys return of the jedi despecialized edition v2. Stay in the light youre whole life, and youll be old forever. Various efforts to keep star wars prequels actor hayden christensen out of the. Anakin hayden christensen force ghost scene confirmed who is he talking to. A new hope nineteen years after the formation of the empire, luke skywalker is thrust into the struggle of the rebel alliance when he meets obiwan kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle of the storywhich was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies. Heres an explanation of what exactly happened during the ending of star wars. In return of the jedis end scene, anakins socalled force ghost. The rise of skywalker, hayden christensen has to return as anakin, right. The star wars universe has witnessed the end of the skywalker saga, and with it the close of decades of adventures and family stories that have.
Anyone who makes a star wars film must understand this. If emperor palpatine is going to return in star wars. A new rumor suggests that anakin skywalker prequel actor hayden christensen could reprise the role of darth vader in star wars. Theres a rumor that christensen is slated to pop up in either episode viii or rogue one and whether or not that. Episode vi return of the jedi 1983 alternate versions. Anakin skywalker return rumours sparked after panel with hayden christensen is cancelled. The last jedi has been the hot button topic of discussion on social media for a few weeks now since the producers for the film have announced the episode viii official title, or slug line you might say.
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