/film reports that yesterday was the third day of filming in the L.A. area for the production.
Our source reveals that the revamp will incorporate prequel characters (like Naboo citizens and Geonosians) along with many aliens from the original trilogy (Aqualish. Bith, Rodians, etc). In the action sequence, the Star Tours vehicle is now going to be chased by Boba Fett. C3PO and R2-D2 are still the hosts, and Anthony Daniels will be recording his parts this week. Admiral Ackbar holographically communicates with the Star Tours vehicle.
This isn't going to be a podrace, but another deep space chase, according to this report. No word on a debut date, though 2011 has been rumored in the past (40th anniversary of MK WDW?)
It is good to see it not as a podrace, but I already like the concept they got now, just update the plot, new effects, new movies, etc.
If I hear that Ahmed Best has ANYTHING whatsoever to do with this, however, I'm going to kick a puppy.
I find it hard to think this will actually make 2010 or 2011 land fall. The re-dev on the sims, the film production, and most importantly the Lucas contract. Remember that Universal and Lucas / Amblin are in deep trouble over new consultancy contract.
One last interesting point - the ST simulators would need to be updated with a new operation and service contract, and the only company that could do this has projects / work up till 2012!!
Disneyland on the brain today.
'Fingers crossed for "IT'S A TRAP!"'
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