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Storyline WHAT IS EPISODE I ? The Star Wars prequel "Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace" tells the story of the start of the Star Wars saga. The original three films tell the story of Luke Skywalker' s struggle to overthrow the evil imperial empire and restore justice to the galaxy. The new trilogy tells the story from the start, of Ankin Skywalker and his fate to become the dreaded Darth Vader and the rise of the empire.
THE STORY In Episode I, Luke Skywalker's father (Anakin) is only 9 years old, he who knows nothing of his eventual fate as a Dark Lord. In this time, Obi-Wan Kenobi is a determined young Jedi Knight. Qui-Gon Jinn is Obi-Wan's Jedi master, who is teaching the Jedi way to his apprentice as their world begins to unravel in political turmoil. Episode I will take us through extraordinary realms and adventures. But not all is different some of my favorite characters return including Yoda, R2-D2, C-3PO, and Jabba The Hutt. This first chapter in the Star Wars saga follows young Anakin Skywalker's journey as he pursues his dreams and confronts his fears in the midst of a galaxy in crisis. There are 3 MAJOR battles in The Phantom Menace. One battle will be a Jedi trio battle. The others are ground and space battles between the people of Naboo and the trade fedaration. There is also an amazing racing sequence where Anakin races in his podracer agaist various other aliens.
PRODUCTION Star Wars: Episode I is the fourth movie released in the Star Wars saga, but it is the very first chapter of the overall story. Episodes IV, V and VI are the films familiar as Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. George Lucus returns as both writer and director for the first time since the original Star Wars movie over 20 years ago. Lucas and producer Rick McCallum have taken their production team all over the world in order to bring the Episode I script to life. The shooting schedule included just 65 days of actual photography. The Episode I Art Department, headed by Concept Designer Doug Chiang, has produced a new world of amazing designs which become real life by different technical methods: models, mechanical creatures, and completely digital effects. John Williams will return to compose the score of Episode I, and the sound designs will once more be created by Star Wars veteran Ben Burtt. Episode I was shot at Leavesden Studios in England in the summer of 1997 and post-production was done at the famous Skywalker Ranch and Industrial Light & Magic in Marin County, California. Episode I The Phantom Menace was released in the United Kingdom in July 1999, and broke all box office records.
CAST Episode I's cast is a mix of new and familiar faces. Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor play Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, noble Jedi Knights at the height of their powers. Natalie Portman plays a young Queen, and Jake Lloyd brings to life an even younger Anakin Skywalker, whose mother Shmi is played by Pernilla August. Ian McDiarmid returns to his role as the mysterious Senator Palpatine, who will one day become the dreaded Emperor Palpatine. On the other side of the Force, Samuel L. Jackson puts on the robes of Mace Windu, an influential Jedi Master. Frank Oz also returns to perform Yoda.
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