Star Tours v2.0 reportedly in the works

[BRu-LAy]

Great news, and I hope the new version ends up being good

Taken from mouseplanet.com, who in turn got it from Slashfilm:

"STAR TOURS 2 REPORTEDLY FILMING IN HOLLYWOOD
Popular Hollywood blog site SlashFilm reported on Friday that the "secret" Star Wars filming in West Hollywood is work on the long-rumored Star Tours 2 project.

Secret Star Wars Production Shooting in Hollywood
Yesterday was the third day of a secret LucasFilm film shoot in West Hollywood. If you were allowed to enter the “LODESTAR” production stage, you would’ve seen Boba Fett, Admiral Ackbar, a Tusken Raider, and even some Jawas. C3PO himself Anthony Daniels will be filming later this week.

So what is LucasFilm shooting? The good news is that George Lucas isn’t making a another Star Wars movie (not yet anyways) or additional scenes for some super duper special edition. And No, the Star Wars live-action television series has yet to begin production. So what is it?

LucasFilm is shooting new footage for the Disney’s Star Tours ride. The ride really hasn’t been updated since it opened in 1987. It’s not the total podracer reboot that was rumored a few years back, thank God. I’m hearing that its essentially the same ride but updated. It sounds to me like they might be shooting the footage in 3D, but I’m not sure.

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. Right now they’re shooting mostly green screen footage, as it is the middle part of the production timeline."

[jkwest]

they should have Anthony Daniels hooked up to a recording machine from now till he dies...just in case....

[Stephie_is_a_dork]

Damn. Star Tours always has the shortest (10 min) lines at Disneyland. I guess we can kiss that goodbye.

[BRu-LAy]

Originally Posted by Stephie_is_a_dork

Damn. Star Tours always has the shortest (10 min) lines at Disneyland. I guess we can kiss that goodbye.

Yeah, I think everyone and their mom has already gone on it. If they get rid of the old version, I'll sure miss it.

[jkwest]

Originally Posted by BRu-LAy

Yeah, I think everyone and their mom has already gone on it. If they get rid of the old version, I'll sure miss it.

I would so buy it off their hands if I had the money..I love that ride.

[CaptainYoda]

I love Star Tours. Naturally. But I will believe this version 2 when it is actually installed. The rumors on the upgrade have been off and on for years.

[Musashi]

I haven't been to Disney World in ages; I'm dying to go again, but other parties have dibs on my spending money first.

[OrlandoEastwood]

Star Tours is awesome. I was always in the front row whenever I went through the lines.

[Sussudio]

loved this ride...sometimes i go into full nerd mode and watch the video from the ride on Youtube

kind of OT but i miss the back to the future one
sucked when it closed

[Dj Matt B]

Im so glad theyre updating it. Went on it couple years ago and the damn thing rattled so much it took me out of the ride. Need to tune the hydrolics up and redo the film.

Skipped it last time I was there couple months ago.

[Stephie_is_a_dork]

slightly off topic, but I miss Captain EO. Honey, I Shrunk the Whatever is just lame.

[jkwest]

Whatever=Audience


Also...the muppet one over at California Adventures is a bit lame....pass it if you are wondering.

[Stephie_is_a_dork]

I watched the Muppets 3D once, because I loooooooooved Muppets Babies as a kid. It wasn't terrible, and it's a decent way to beat the heat, but if I want to watch a show in California Adventure, the live Aladdin musical is better. It's always different too, because Genie improvs based on current events. The interactive Nemo thing is cool too. Soarin Over California is awesome too, and it smells like oranges.

*sigh* I miss LA and having Disneyland passes. San Diego just can't compare.

[jkwest]

Originally Posted by Stephie_is_a_dork

Soarin Over California is awesome too, and it smells like oranges.

*sigh* I miss LA and having Disneyland passes. San Diego just can't compare.

it needs to be upgraded to Blu-ray...it looks old, now.

[BRu-LAy]

Originally Posted by Stephie_is_a_dork

I watched the Muppets 3D once, because I loooooooooved Muppets Babies as a kid. It wasn't terrible, and it's a decent way to beat the heat, but if I want to watch a show in California Adventure, the live Aladdin musical is better. It's always different too, because Genie improvs based on current events. The interactive Nemo thing is cool too. Soarin Over California is awesome too, and it smells like oranges.

*sigh* I miss LA and having Disneyland passes. San Diego just can't compare.

It's a dated attraction. They need something like Mickey's Philharmagic from Disneyworld I think

[BRu-LAy]

Originally Posted by Stephie_is_a_dork

*sigh* I miss LA and having Disneyland passes. San Diego just can't compare.

That's why I can't see myself ever living outside LA. I don't know what I would do without my disneyland annual pass and lakers season tickets

[Stephie_is_a_dork]

I never saw myself living outside LA either. Love makes people do strange things. At least I'm still within 5 miles of the ocean though. I think I'd absolutely die if I was ever 20+ miles from the Pacific and the cool ocean breezes.

[pBLU-RAYs3]

I remember waiting 3-5 hours on indiana jones ride at disneyland when it was brand spanking new.

California adventures must suck donkey ballz for all you disneyland purists + opening the theme park around 10 am & closing earlier like 11 pm also suck donkey ballz too.

[Blu-Ron]

I worked at Disneyland for many years and this is one ride that really was showing it's age. This is great news!

[SellmeyourDVD]

I love this ride, I go on it every time we go to disney