Question 1

How long was the original cut of Revenge of the Sith, and what happened to the deleted Palpatine rescue footage?

Accepted Answer

The original cut ran nearly four hours, with the opening battle/Palpatine rescue alone over an hour. The extra Palpatine rescue footage appears in the video game for this movie.

Question 2

Why was the Darth Vader suit made top-heavy for Hayden Christensen?

Accepted Answer

George Lucas deliberately added weight to the helmet and suit to make Hayden Christensen not appear 'too accustomed' to it in the movie.

Question 3

What real-world volcanic footage was used for the Mustafar scenes?

Accepted Answer

The volcanic eruption on Mustafar uses real footage of Mt. Etna in Italy, which was erupting during production while the crew filmed backdrop photography there.

Question 4

How did Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen prepare for their epic duel, and was it digitally sped up?

Accepted Answer

They trained for two months in fencing and fitness. The duel speed in the completed movie is the actual filming speed, not digitally accelerated.

Question 5

What political strategy does Chancellor Palpatine use to maintain power, according to political scientists?

Accepted Answer

His strategy is called Perpetual War: he comes to power through conflict with the Trade Federation, gains privileges through the Clone War, and solidifies power through war on the Jedi.

Question 6

How long was the original cut of Revenge of the Sith, and what happened to the deleted Palpatine rescue footage?

Accepted Answer

The original cut ran nearly four hours, with the opening battle/Palpatine rescue alone over an hour. The extra Palpatine rescue footage appears in the video game for this movie.

Question 7

Why was the Darth Vader suit made top-heavy for Hayden Christensen?

Accepted Answer

George Lucas deliberately added weight to the helmet and suit to make Hayden Christensen appear not "too accustomed" to wearing it in the movie.

Question 8

What real volcanic footage was used for the Mustafar scenes?

Accepted Answer

The volcanic eruption on Mustafar uses real footage of Mt. Etna in Italy, which was erupting during production while the crew filmed backdrop photography there.

Question 9

How did Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen prepare for their epic lightsaber duel?

Accepted Answer

They trained for two months in fencing and fitness. The duel speed in the completed movie is the actual filming speed, not digitally accelerated.

Question 10

What political strategy does Chancellor Palpatine use to maintain power?

Accepted Answer

His strategy is known to political scientists as Perpetual War: he gains power through Trade Federation conflict, greater privileges via the Clone War, and solidifies position through war on the Jedi.

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

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