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Star Wars' 3D Conversion Plans

George Lucas has announced that he will convert the entire six film Stars Wars saga into 3D, starting in 2012 with the 3D release of Star Wars -- Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Another film will be released each year. Kim and John debate the wisdom of this massive conversion endeavor and whether audiences will show up for it.

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By Kim Masters • Sep 30, 2010 • 3m Listen

George Lucas has announced that he will convert the entire six film Stars Wars saga into 3D, starting in 2012 with the 3D release of Star Wars -- Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. Another film will be released each year. Kim and John debate the wisdom of this massive conversion endeavor and whether audiences will show up for it.

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    Kim Masters

    partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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