Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (title confirmed)

President Sharky · Post by **President Sharky** » 2004-07-24 05:21pm

The Official Site has revealed the title for Episode III. It is the long speculated Revenge of the Sith.

Also available is a new ROTS t-shirt, in the style of the old "Revenge of the Jedi" ones back in the 80's. Also, some cool concept art there of Anakin.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-07-24 05:24pm

Fuckin' A! HELL YEAH!

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » 2004-07-24 05:27pm

The logo I made months ago...

Finally, a title that makes sense.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2004-07-24 05:31pm

It's a fitting title, IMO. It fits in with Darth Maul's line about their revenge. Plus it's a bit of homage to the original Episoe VI title.

And I like the design on the T-shirt. Very dark looking.

But to think that this film shall be forever referred to as ROTS...

I was the first person to use "ROTS" on the SW.com forums

(to my knowledge, at least)

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2004-07-24 05:37pm

Galvatron wrote:The logo I made months ago...

For fan art, that actually looks pretty damn good.

Finally, a title that makes sense.

Yeah. At least three of the titles make my head spin.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2004-07-24 05:39pm

Ah, great title.

And I want that t-shirt so bad, it hurts...

Robert Treder · Post by **Robert Treder** » 2004-07-24 05:55pm

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:And I want that t-shirt so bad, it hurts...

What, are you on welfare or something? It's $17; buy it!

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » 2004-07-24 06:04pm

Hardy wrote:I was the first person to use "ROTS" on the SW.com forums

I may have been the first here to do it.

I said:

...the storyline in Episode III basically represents the culmination of the Sith's millennia-old vendetta against the Jedi. The focus should be on them rather than the "Empire."

Today, StarWars.com said:

The Sith are masters of the dark side of the Force and the sworn enemies of the Jedi. They were all but exterminated by the Jedi a thousand years ago, but the evil order continued in secrecy. They operated quietly, behind the scenes, acting in pairs - a Master and an Apprentice - patiently biding their time before they could take over the galaxy. In Episode III, they'll finally exact their revenge on the Jedi.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2004-07-24 06:08pm

Robert Treder wrote:
Spanky The Dolphin wrote:And I want that t-shirt so bad, it hurts...
What, are you on welfare or something? It's $17; buy it!

No job + No money + Just spent over $100 today = No such luck

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2004-07-24 06:10pm

Galvatron wrote: I may have been the first here to do it.

Ah. That seems pretty much correct.

I seem to have been the first to use the acronym "ROTS" when it was first confirmed, unless the fanboys in the Episode III forums got to it first.

I'll have to check, but here is where I used the acronym.

Well, I seem to have confirmed that I was the first to use the acronym on the SW.com forums.

This may interest you all

Techno_Union · Post by **Techno_Union** » 2004-07-24 06:11pm

Good title!

I still like Star Wars: Rise of the Empire... but its still cool.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2004-07-24 06:25pm

Hardy wrote:
Galvatron wrote: I may have been the first here to do it.
Ah. That seems pretty much correct.

I seem to have been the first to use the acronym "ROTS" when it was first confirmed, unless the fanboys in the Episode III forums got to it first.

I'll have to check, but here is where I used the acronym.

Well, I seem to have confirmed that I was the first to use the acronym on the SW.com forums.

This may interest you all

Who cares?

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2004-07-24 06:28pm

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:Who cares?

My ego and my need to publish my ego :p.

I'll shut up now.

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » 2004-07-24 06:28pm

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:Who cares?

I thought it was interesting.

Mange · Post by **Mange** » 2004-07-24 06:44pm

Love that title. Bring on 2005!

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2004-07-24 06:45pm

Techno_Union wrote: Good title!

I still like Star Wars: Rise of the Empire... but its still cool.

Me too.

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » 2004-07-24 07:03pm

I never liked Fall of the Republic or Rise of the Empire as titles because neither actually happens. Instead, the Republic gradually metamorphoses into the Empire over the span of three decades.

Much like how one would rarely say that Rome fell when Caesar took power.

Knife · Post by **Knife** » 2004-07-24 08:03pm

Galvatron wrote:I never liked Fall of the Republic or Rise of the Empire as titles because neither actually happens. Instead, the Republic gradually metamorphoses into the Empire over the span of three decades.

Much like how one would rarely say that Rome fell when Caesar took power.

I only liked it because I wrote that fac called Rise of the Empire.

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2004-07-24 08:20pm

Hardy wrote:It's a fitting title, IMO. It fits in with Darth Maul's line about their revenge. Plus it's a bit of homage to the original Episoe VI title.

Particularly given the history of that title, which was originally "Revenge of the Jedi."

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2004-07-24 08:34pm

Master of Ossus wrote:
Hardy wrote:It's a fitting title, IMO. It fits in with Darth Maul's line about their revenge. Plus it's a bit of homage to the original Episoe VI title.
Particularly given the history of that title, which was originally "Revenge of the Jedi."

Which was of course a bogus title leaked to spot bootlegged merchandise. It was always going to be Return of the Jedi, but neither Kenner or Fox knew that until they were finally informed by Lucasfilm.

desertjedi · Post by **desertjedi** » 2004-07-24 09:03pm

I was at Comic-Con when Steve Sansweet announced the title.. man the roof was blown away by the cheers... They showed some scenes from the DVDs coming out this year, Droids, Ewoks, the made for TV Ewok movies and the classic trilogy. They had Hayden Christiansan and Rick McCAllum, and Carrie Fisher out for a little Q&A. They also showed a little bit of behind the scenes of RotS. Lots of drawings of Kashyyk and one scene showing Hayden donning the Vader mask and helmet to the Imperial March... in the make up room. Even he people who were putting on the suit were in awe.

Oh yeah.. bought my RotS T-shirt too... which was out for sale 5 minutes after the announcement was made.

CaptainChewbacca · Post by **CaptainChewbacca** » 2004-07-24 10:15pm

Kashyyyk sounds cool, but where's Christiansen going to pick up another foot of height? Vader was gianormous.

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » 2004-07-24 10:16pm

CaptainChewbacca wrote:Kashyyyk sounds cool, but where's Christiansen going to pick up another foot of height? Vader was gianormous.

I'm just hoping he develops some charisma.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » 2004-07-24 10:51pm

CaptainChewbacca wrote:Kashyyyk sounds cool, but where's Christiansen going to pick up another foot of height? Vader was gianormous.

Hayden is pretty tall, himself.

I'd imagine that he had some extentions in his legs and arms while being put into the suit. I have no clue what practical purpose that would serve, but I'm sure the added height was due to the suit.
EDIT: No. Saxton concludes otherwise. I think his height is apparent, and not definite. We must also consider that Kenobi might have shrunken with age and Anakin was still growing after AOTC.

I know Saxton touches up on it here, but when I read it, I couldn't find any conclusions:

http://www.theforce.net/swtc/injuries.html

kojikun · Post by **kojikun** » 2004-07-24 11:04pm

If they can make hobbits tiny, they can make Vader tall.