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New Force Awakens Interview with c3po Actor Anthony Daniels

Discussion in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' started by Admiral Petty, Sep 4, 2015.

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    Here's an interesting interview with Anthony Daniels that was recently posted on the Guardian's website.

    http://www.theguardian.com/film/201...daniels-on-the-new-film-and-his-life-as-c-3po

    A few interesting things that Mr Daniels said:

    He enjoyed working with JJ, more or less saying he was more collaborative than George

    He finds the level of secrecy that Disney has around the project ridiculous

    He didn't really understand the plot

    He does like the fact that so many practical effects are being used again

    He mildly chastised the PT's use of digital effects

    But don't take my word for it, read the article yourself and enjoy!
     
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    also goes to show you how all these "i have seen the script, I have seen a rough cut" bullshitters should just be instantly dismissed. An actor in the movie calls the secrecy "ridiculous" but they are just going to let any old person with a reddit account see the movie? RIIIIIIIIIGHT :rolleyes:

    Jason got his hands on some good shooting docs and viral got his hands on some fantastic pictures etc. That's probably as good as it's going to get until Dec 18th unless some amazing leak happens to one of the credible sites.
     
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    So, why did Daniels say this film is going to be better than ESB?
     
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    It was an interesting read. I couldn't help but feel a little sad for him, he sounds a bit lost. My hope is that C3-PO doesn't act like a caricature of himself. (See Attack of the Clones) In the OT he had some dignity as a character, at least, until ROTJ.
     
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    Man.... If Daniels was a member of the Cantina I'd probably rate every one of his posts "pessimistic."

    List of things that upset Daniels: Lucas almost recasting the voice of 3PO, the Tunisia shoot in ANH, the mention of Ewoks (which caused him to "shudder"), the "fully digital" sets in the prequels, being reprimanded by Disney for an innocuous tweet, struggling to read the TFA script on dark paper that couldn't be photocopied, not understanding the TFA plot, being told he looks like 3PO. hearing 3PO's voice, the lack of range in his acting ability, and mud on a carpet.
     
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    To be fair, ewoks cause many people to shudder. I have a feeling that was done just to exaggerate his mild annoyance. Although the worst thing about ROTJ is Chewie's Tarzan yell. I mean... come on. I was 8 and was like, "Really?"
    I didn't get a negative vibe from the interview at all. It sounded more like someone talking about their roommate of 40 years. They might be best friends but they also drive each other crazy.
     
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    1977 : no drones, no reddits
    2015 : drones, lotsa reddits

    :rolleyes:
     
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    Daniels spoke to the students of DAVE, www.daveschool.com in Orlando FL. The entire lecture might be on YouTube or some other source.
    AD is also a creative consultant and lectures on a on going basis in Pittsburgh PA at CMU's digital media/film production center.

    From what I gather, AD takes issue with a lot of content in the PT but was satisfied with TFA & the newer Disney projects. C3PO is a huge part of the Star Wars story. The character will get his own Marvel Comic soon ;) .
    AD is also young enough and healthy. He could do voice acting or VOs for C3PO for another 10-20 years.
    Actor Tom Kane did a decent C3PO on the animated short film; Droids, The Jawa Adventure.
     
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    His attitude to everything (including poor Kenny Baker) is vile.
     
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    Not to defend AD but from what I know(and it's more than rumors, web posts or message board stuff) Baker wasn't well liked by many of the Star Wars crew(s) or the cast members. Kenny Baker is also in his early 80s. He has major health problems and was only in limited scenes.
    He was about 20-25 years older than AD in the 1970s and they were never close.
     
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    Disagree completely. Anthony Daniels is incredibly gracious and available to fans, and a supporter of events like Celebration since the beginning. Kenny Baker has taken shots at him ( which, btw, have never been reciprocated as far as I know) and I'm sure he has a reason for it. But he's the only one that I've heard, and all the interactions AD has had with fans across platforms of all kinds has told a different story.
     
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    I don't read to much negativity in this interview, he is a grown up man, he critizises things in a polite and direct manner wich I can respect. Just because he couldn't read black letters on red paper doesn't mean he dodn't understand the script. If we as readers start to overanalyze interviews we should't be surprised if we only get streamlined pr interviews.
     
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    It's always a catch 22 when an entertainer does an interview. If they are honest (which I assume fans want) then many fans will criticize him or her for not being gracious. If he/she give phony, programmed answers then fans think its a waste of time.

    BTW, no pun intended referring to the actor who played C3PO giving programmed answers!
     
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    Definitively an interesting article. Definitely did not give off a bad vibe. It sounds like he only saw the part of the script with 3pio in it. I think some of his negativity comes from the wrist slap he got from Disney. He did not think it was necessary and is perturbed it happened. It also appears that he is still doing the next two movies so obviously he is satisfied with the product being put forth.
     
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