Star Wars Video Shows The Perfect Way To Fix A New Hope's Jabba The Hutt Scene

George Lucas tried to introduce Jabba the Hutt with CGI in the 90s, but it didn't work well and created a disconnect in the scene. The original movie could have used the same effects as R2-D2's message to introduce Jabba, instead of relying on outdated CGI. Lucas was committed to improving the connection with the audience, and a future update to A New Hope should consider adding a hologram for Jabba's introduction.
Jabba the Hutt’s appearance has changed a lot since the first time he appeared in A New Hope's script, but one fan-made video proves that George Lucas missed the best way to introduce him. Lucas always had plans for Jabba to be the unsettling alien he is today, but the CGI of 1977 wasn’t up to the task, so a human actor stood in for the time being. As the movies progressed along with the digital effects,...
Jabba the Hutt’s appearance has changed a lot since the first time he appeared in A New Hope's script, but one fan-made video proves that George Lucas missed the best way to introduce him. Lucas always had plans for Jabba to be the unsettling alien he is today, but the CGI of 1977 wasn’t up to the task, so a human actor stood in for the time being. As the movies progressed along with the digital effects,...
- 10/11/2023
- by Alix Batte
- ScreenRant
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