After being pulled from general release about a year-and-a-half ago, 3D conversions of Episodes II and III of Star Wars — “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith” — will apparently be screened at the upcoming Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim. Ca. April 16-19.
The entire prequel trilogy will reportedly be screened, including “The Phantom Menace” in 3D, according to YakFaceForums.com, citing the newest issue of Star Wars Insider newsletter #155 dated Jan. 20. The 3D version of “Phantom Menace” was released in February 2012 and generated more than $100 million worldwide despite criticisms about the conservative use of 3D. “Clones” and “Sith” were converted and scheduled to be released in late 2013 before they were pulled due to what the studio said was a new companywide focus on “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.” But the cancellation also followed a series of lackluster re-releases of older movies in 3D.
It has been reported but not officially confirmed that “Episode VII” will be released in 3D and IMAX on December 18, 2015.
— By Scott Hettrick