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Kung-Fu Rodeo has a great post going (which links to the original TechRepublic Post) on when Star Wars went to crap.

KFR lists the modification of Mos Eisley in the Special Editions. That didn’t bother me as much as Greedo shooting at Han first. As painful as that was, it still didn’t ruin the series for me. Shortly after that scene, when Han steps on the newly CGI Jabba’s tail, that was the foreshadowing to the end.

In Episode I, JarJar defines when Star Wars went to crap (or when Lucas lost his focus). Additions here and there are fine, but the addition of the comic-relief only JarJar was the final straw. Every moment he was on screen was painful. When he later steps in the animal poop, I knew the movie was not for me.

It still has fun moments (Darth Maul and the Pod Race), but it was aimed at luring in new viewers (kids) and rather than rely on the great sci-fi/fantasy that lured everyone in back in 1977, Lucas went with a more Disney/potty humor route.

Anyone else care to comment on when they think Star Wars went to crap?

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This is an image that I found posted over at my [confined] space. I so wish that were a real poster. Not sure who the original author of the image is, since it looks like a Photoshop of the existing posters, blended with a few more images. I do have to agree with one of the comments on the site. Obi-Wan (Alec Guiness) should have been included. Maybe LucasFilm will see it and release something officially. I’ve always been a big Star Wars fan and this is a poster I would buy. Larger sized image at my [confined] space.

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Rocket Powered, 21 ft. X-Wing Fighter

Wow! That’s about all I can say. How cool would it be to work on that project and actually see that thing fly. A group of friends have built a 21-ft. replica of an X-Wing Fighter and plan to launch it on October 10. It’s powered by 4 solid fuel rockets and has 3 radio deployed parachutes to ensure a safe landing, so the group can launch the rocket again and again.

Be sure to read the full story and the photo gallery at Gizmodo.com. Let’s hope they post video of the flight and recovery.

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The announcement a lot of people have been waiting for:

LucasArts to Unleash the Force on the Wii in Spring 2008

Star Warsâ„¢: The Force Unleashedâ„¢ Coming to Nintendo’s Platform with Exclusive Duel Mode

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Sept. 18, 2007 – LucasArts today revealed that Star Warsâ„¢: The Force Unleashedâ„¢ will come to the Wiiâ„¢ home videogame system from Nintendo next spring, offering owners the unique chance to live out their Jedi fantasies by wielding the Wii Remoteâ„¢ as a lightsaber while using the Nunchukâ„¢ controller to torment foes with their Forceâ„¢ powers.

The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader’s “Secret Apprentice” and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game’s expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi – and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.

The Wii version, in development by Krome Studios, will also add an exclusive duel mode in which players can compete head-to-head with their friends to determine the ultimate Jedi Master.

“The Wii is a great platform for The Force Unleashed, because the console’s motion-oriented controllers really bring the game to life,” said Jim Ward, President of LucasArts. “We’ve worked hard to make the Wii version of the game unique in order to truly let you unleash the Force.”

Now the questions begin. Will “Duel Mode” be online compatible? Will players duel with their Mii’s or in-game characters? Will you be able to customize those characters? If both duel members are playing on the same system, will they face the screen or each other? Will I be able to find a Wii? Will I get one for Christmas? Will Carter dig this game as much as I will?

Important questions, all of them. Maybe some answers will be revealed at the official Star Wars: The Force Unleashed site or perhaps I must pursue other avenues or information.