The secret weapon (spoilers)

[Darth Viscera]

So it takes at least 18 years to design and construct the Death Star? Why on earth would it be occuring on Geonosis anyhow? The planet seems relatively primitive, with the exception of the droid foundries.

[ReaperFett]

I think they just designed it





I wish we hadn't seen it. I'd have liked to have heard them speak of it, but not get the schematics. That way, we may be suprised when we see what was happening

[CMJ]

I found the reference VERY cool.

[Jedi Master Carr]

I found it cool too, as for as why Genosis I think one of the other groups could have designed as well, like the coroproate guild (I think that was their name the one in a robot suit) There is an EU explanation that might help bring it together that was explained in Rogue Planet but I won't bring it up here.

[BUFFJEDI]

Very cool, that as well gave me Goose bumps!!

[Jedieb]

I thought it was AWESOME! People in my audience actually gasped when they saw the Death Star hologram. I think it was a nice way of creating yet another link between the prequels and the OT. I expect we'll see more of the Death Star's origins in EP3. I don't think Lucas would have brought it up unless he was going to refer to it again in EP3.

[Jedi Master Carr]

maybe that means Tarkin will show up in 3 at least I would like to see him maybe he will be in charge of the Death Star project and have a small cameo

[Admiral Lebron]

I personally think that Palpatines plan was to build it before the clone war or at least get it under way so he could unveil it during it and wipe out the Jedi. I also think that it was still in its early stages when seen.

[JMK]

As soon as they said "Ultimate weapon", I thought DEATH STAR! Then I saw the hologram and was totally thrilled!

[ReaperFett]

It still fell into the trailer trap for me though. Too much shown





Oh, and I think McCallum said there isnt a Tarkin in EP3

[Master Yoghurt]

Well, the audience was cheering and applauding when the hologram of the Death Star appeared. Personally, I thought it was a very nice touch.

[ReaperFett]

It's a nice touch to show us everything and leave nothing to suprise?

[Master Yoghurt]

It gives the viewer something to look forward to. And it ties episode II closer to episode III. As the timeline moves forward, it is only natural there will be an incrasing number of similarities to ANH. I think there will be plenty of room for surprises in episode III. IMO, referring to the Death Star by speaking of it would not have the same effect as seeing it. The visual impact was quick and effective, and it got people excited. Can not see what is wrong with that.

[Garrett Blade]

Who's to say we've been shown everything?

As for Tarkin's appearance, it would be interesting. ESPECIALLY if he were played by Peter Cushing! Imagine that - after God knows how many years, Peter Cushing starring opposite Christopher Lee playing someone with the title "Count". Maybe that'll be Dooku's downfall - Tarkin'll stake him! LOL! :)

[Doc Milo]

Um, isn't Peter Cushing dead?

[ReaperFett]

Technicalities! :)

[ReaperFett]

And Yog, I will tell you what is wrong with it :)

As a kid, I LOVED Boba Fett. And I knew very well he had a rocket launcher and flamethrower. And had I gone into the cinema, and seen Jango fire that rocket, I would have LITERALLY squealed with glea. A similar but lesser result with the flamethrower. But I didn't. Because the stupid Jango TV spot showed it. The effect was lost. The thing I had waited 15 years for was not something of greatness, but just another thing.

And the same here. Had they spoke of it, and we thought nothing of it, we'd be suprised when it appears in EP3, and we go "MY GOD, IT'S THE DEATH STAR!". Now? It'll just be "Oh look, there it is". Different effect.

[Darth Viscera]

Well I think that the viewers desperately needed an icon like that to get excited about, especially after TPM.

[ReaperFett]

There were plenty of things to get excited about. The Trailers didnt show it, and they were good. It was just the TV spot

[Darth Viscera]

here (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/darthviscera/orb1.jpg) is another thing to ponder about, from my Art of AOTC book.

[ReaperFett]

lol :)

[JMK]

I think that it's pretty cool that it's there. We think to ourselves that they can't possibly build something like that, but there it will be in ANH.

[Live Wire]

well I for one loved getting to see ithe death star plans. I gasped when it first flashed on screen and I think half the audience missed it and when it showed up the second time everyone got it and was OMG!!!!!

[ReaperFett]

But the effect is gone now. A much greater effect is missed

[Admiral Lebron]

Possibly. Just think, in the next one I'm sure we'll all gasp when we watch a Star Destroyer(or something from the OT) blow something up. :)

[ReaperFett]

No doubt they'll dump it in the trailer to numb the effect though :)

[Admiral Lebron]

If they didn't, it would break their spoiling streak. Wouldn't want that, now would we?

[Alec Lafeyette]

I personally think that they didnt intend for it to be so immense once it was complete, because I dont see it possible for a few organizations putting together enough to create something the size of a moon. Palpatine might've had Tarkin improve the plans and with his power increasing, made it more powerful.