Breakfast at Tiffany's

[1] (http://www.reelclassics.com/Movies/Tiffanys/tiffanys3.htm). Also, Jar Jar's attempts at comic relief seen earlier were toned down, with C-3PO reprising some of his bumbling traditions in that role. Tiffany & Co., the famous New York jewelry store where Holly eats breakfast in the scene under the opening titles, is located at 727 Fifth Avenue at 57th Street in New York City. He, in fact, makes an emotional appeal to the Galactic Senate (during Senator Amidala's absence) in support of granting Palpatine emergency powers, quietly laying some of the guilt on his shoulders. The song is about a crumbling relationship between two people with nothing in common except that they "both kinda liked" the film Breakfast at Tiffany's. Some fans consider the visual effects superior to The Phantom Menace, and many were pleased to see that Jar Jar Binks plays only a minor role. In 1995, the band Deep Blue Something had a hit with a song called "Breakfast at Tiffany's". The acting was also disparaged by some critics for these same characteristics.

The production ranks with shows like Portofino (1958), Kelly (1965), and Carrie (1988) among the legendary disasters of the Broadway musical theatre, but the other three at least managed an opening (if an ill-advised one). The dialogue was noted to be "leaden" and "flat" by critics. The production, which starred Mary Tyler Moore as Holly, along with Richard Chamberlain and Sally Kellerman, was supposed to open at the Majestic Theatre in New York on December 26, 1966, but Merrick closed the show after a few previews, before the official opening. The marketing of the film reacted to this by downplaying the subplot by the time of the DVD release and emphasizing Yoda's popular fight scene. with a book originally by Abe Burrows (replaced by Edward Albee) and music and lyrics by Bob Merrill. Initial reviews of the film were mixed, with general admiration for the action sequences and special effects, and criticism of the more traditional cinematic elements such as character development and dialogue, particularly with respect to the relationship between Padmé and Anakin. In 1966 David Merrick produced a Broadway musical based upon Breakfast at Tiffany's. Filming primarily occurred at 20th Century Fox studios in Australia, with additional location shooting in the Tunisian desert, at the Plaza de España in Seville, Spain, and in Italy at the Villa del Balbianello on the Lake of Como, and in the Royal Palace in Caserta.

Award nominations:. The scene also seems to reference some of Ray Harryhausen's special effects scenes of the 1950s, particularly the fight with a giant crab in The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958).
Award wins:. This scene appears to be influenced by an execution method employed by the ancient Romans at the Colosseum where lions and other dangerous predator animals were permitted to have their way with condemned prisoners. Among the film's negative notes, Mickey Rooney's racially stereotyped performance as Holly's Japanese landlord remains controversial nearly 45 years after the film's release, because that stereotype was absent from the novella and was added to enlarge the physical attractiveness of the leading white couple by contrast. However, the executions were nullified by the timely arrival of Jedi reinforcements, led by Jedi Master Mace Windu. His success here led directly to him being cast in his best-known role as Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies. Count Dooku sentenced Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Padmé Naberrie Amidala to be executed in this method.

The film also rejuvenated the career of 1930s movie song-and-dance man Buddy Ebsen, who had a small but effective role in this film as Doc Golightly, Holly's ex-husband. The beastlike creatures approach from the arena door, and attack and eat the condemned persons in the manner of a wild beast. Wisp-thin Audrey Hepburn as Holly, carrying a cigarette holder almost as long as she is tall, is considered one of the iconic images of 20th century American cinema, and the film marked a major comeback for the actress after several years of unsuccessful films. The scene depicting this method takes place in the Geonosian arena with the condemned chained to a pole, awaiting execution. Instead, "Moon River" became a major hit for Andy Williams, who made it his theme song. According to Mancini, a studio executive hated the song and demanded it be cut from the film; Hepburn, who was present when this proclamation was made, responded to the suggestion with very unexpected language. The origin of the term is that it was originally employed by the Geonosians. However, her definitive version of the song was not released on an album until after her death. Within the movie, Geonosian style execution is a form of capital punishment practiced on the planet Geonosis.

Sung by Hepburn herself, it was written to her singing range as she was not an experienced singer. Octavian was responsible for the deaths of several hundred political opponents well before he was granted tribunician powers, and the civil war between Palpatine and the Republicans in the Galactic Senate vaguely resembles the civil war between the Triumvirs, although the former is less morally ambiguous. Audrey Hepburn introduced the film's signature song, "Moon River", by Henry Mancini, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. Parallels also exist to Octavian, who became Augustus, the first emperor of Rome. Although simple in concept, crowd control, Hepburn's dislike for pastries (something she was required to eat for the scene), and an accident that nearly resulted in the electrocution of a crew member made capturing the scene a challenge for director Edwards. Lucas himself points this fact out in the DVD commentary of the film. Another rumor exists in regards to the difficulty in filming the film's opening sequence, in which Holly gazes into a Tiffany's shop window. Other observers believe that Palpatine's power grab is very similar to Hitler's climb to power in Nazi Germany, since he, as Chancellor of Germany, was granted "emergency powers" like Chancellor Palpatine of the Republic.

According to Hollywood rumor, Capote wanted Marilyn Monroe to play Holly and may have written the original story with her in mind. Since the original drafts for Star Wars were written in the 1970s, this could have been a political statement as to what a nuclear war would mean. Capote's novel also included language that was toned down as well as a more complex ending which became a conventional romantic happy ending for the film. The political atmosphere in Attack of the Clones is similar to the Cold War, except that it eventually escalates to a real war. There was also no love story between the narrator (played by George Peppard in the film) and Holly, because he was a closet homosexual. The composition of the group of C-3PO, R2-D2, Anakin and Padmé on the balcony at the end of Attack of the Clones is similar in nature to the end of The Empire Strikes Back. For example, in the novella, Holly is more explicitly described as being a prostitute, something only hinted at in the film. The artificiality of Anakin's hand may have at least partly been a personal choice.

A number of changes had to be made to make the storyline acceptable to a film audience and fans of Audrey Hepburn. It is worth noting that Luke's electronic hand is far more sophisticated than Anakin's, which is perhaps due to development of technology between the two movies, although it seems that most major medical advances would have been made long before during the 25,000 year history of the Republic. In 1961, Breakfast at Tiffany's was adapted as a film that follows some aspects of Capote's original story quite closely. This dual hand severing becomes important later on in Return of the Jedi, when Luke fails to kill Vader when he sees they both have a cybernetic hand. The story documents the life of a young woman, Holly Golightly, who is trying to find her place in the world when she meets "Fred" (who is without a name in the book, but christened "Paul Varjak" in the film). Anakin has his right forearm cut off by Count Dooku, just as Luke has his hand cut off by Darth Vader (who is Anakin) in The Empire Strikes Back. Breakfast at Tiffany's is a novella by Truman Capote, published in 1958. Back on Naboo, Anakin (with a new mechanical hand) and Padmé hold a secret wedding, with only C-3PO and R2-D2 as witnesses.

Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay ? (George Axelrod). At a large landing field, Palpatine, Bail Organa, and the other Loyalists watch as clone troopers and weapons of war board their starships, moving off to fight the Separatists. Academy Award for Best Art Direction - (Hal Pereira, Roland Anderson, Sam Comer, Ray Moyer). But, he and Windu also agree that the Dark Side is now clouding everything, and that they should closely monitor the Senate. Academy Award for Best Actress ? (Audrey Hepburn). Yoda is hesitant to believe this, stating that the Dark Side is capable of creating fear and mistrust. DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures ? (Blake Edwards). Back in Coruscant, Obi-Wan informs the Jedi Council of Dooku's warning that Darth Sidious is controlling the Senate.

WGA for Best Written American Drama ? (George Axelrod). He meets up with his master, Darth Sidious, who is pleased that the war has begun -- as planned. Grammy Award for Best Soundtrack Album or Recording or Score ? (John Addison). When Yoda responds, focusing his attention on using the force to slow and divert the plummeting structure certain to kill them both, Dooku uses the distraction to quickly hop into his ship and escape. Academy Award for Best Song: "Moon River" ? (Johnny Mercer & Henry Mancini). Dooku seems to sense he may be outmatched, so he uses the force to topple a massive pillar onto the incapacitated Obi-Wan and Anakin. Academy Award for Original Music Score ? (Henry Mancini). Yoda appears just as Dooku is about to finish them off, and the two masters of the Force go head-to-head in lightsaber combat.

Yunioshi. Unfortunately, they are no match for Dooku's mastery of the Force and the lightsaber, and in short order he injures Obi-Wan and cuts off Anakin's right arm. Mickey Rooney  : Mr. Count Dooku attempts to escape, but Obi-Wan and Anakin track him to a secret hangar, where they engage him in combat. Dorothy Whitney  : Mag Wildwood. A large battle ensues between the Republic's clone army, and the Separatist's droid army. Alan Reed  : Sally Tomato. Luckily Yoda unexpectedly arrives with the Republic's new clone army.

John McGiver  : Tiffany's salesman. Even though Windu kills Jango Fett, defeat for the Jedi seems imminent. José Luis de Villalonga  : José da Silva Pereira. During their struggle, Mace Windu arrives with his Jedi, and they battle Dooku's droids on the field. Berman. Anakin and Padmé arrive on the planet, but are quickly captured and also sentenced to death, joining Obi-Wan in an arena-like complex where three huge lizard creatures are unleashed on them as sport for the local population. J. Obi-Wan refuses to believe him, saying that the Jedi would have known if that was the case, which is a death sentence.

Martin Balsam  : O. Back on Geonosis, Count Dooku tries to persuade Obi-Wan to join him, warning him that Darth Sidious is now in control of the Senate. Buddy Ebsen  : Doc Golightly. Meanwhile, a suggestible Representative Binks calls for Chancellor Palpatine to be given emergency powers, with which he can call the recently discovered clone army into battle. Patricia Neal  : Tooley. Unbeknownst to them, Anakin and Padmé also make their way to rescue Obi-Wan. George Peppard  : Paul 'Fred' Varjak. Now that the Jedi Council knows of Dooku's army, Jedi Mace Windu leads a team to Geonosis.

Audrey Hepburn  : Holly Golightly. Afterward, he confesses to Padmé that he is consumed with confusion with what he has done since he is filled with guilt, but also satisfaction. Anakin brings his mother's body back to her home, where her funeral is held. Back at Coruscant, Yoda senses a terrible darkness in the Force coming from Anakin. In a fit of rage, he slaughters the entire Tusken community -- including the women and children.

Within moments she dies in his arms after only a few words. Anankin travels through the night to track her down, and finds her in very poor condition in the Tusken caravan camp. But, he also finds that she was kidnapped one month earlier by local Tuskens. Upon arriving, he tracks down his mother and learns from her new family that she is no longer a slave and is married.

Anakin is also troubled by a newfound sense that his mother is in grave danger, and he beckons for Padmé to accompany him to his home planet of Tatooine (disobeying Obi-Wan's orders to remain on Naboo). Eventually, however, both are embracing, unable to deny their love. Anakin is angered by this, and experiences inner conflict between his strong desires for her and his duties as a Jedi. However, Padmé resists, explaining that it would be impossible for the two of them to be together, since she is a Senator and he is a Jedi.

Meanwhile, Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala have been spending much time together on Naboo, and Anakin reveals his deep love for her. Obi-Wan sends a recorded message to the Jedi Council to inform them of his recent findings just before being captured. He also learns that it was the Federation that ordered the assassination of Amidala, as revenge for the Battle of Naboo (see Episode 1: The Phantom Menace). On Geonosis, Obi-Wan overhears conversations between Count Dooku and the Trade Federation, and learns that they are behind the separatist movement and have built up a new droid army.

After unsuccessfully trying to capture Jango Fett, Obi-Wan places a tracking device on his ship and follows him to the planet of Geonosis. Obi-Wan meets Jango on Kamino, and believes him to be the killer he has been tracking. A bounty hunter named Jango Fett was hired to be the template for the clones. He is told by the natives that the army was ordered some ten years ago by a Jedi named Sifo-Dyas-- believed by the Jedi Council to have died around the same time.

During the investigation, Obi-Wan is led to a mysterious planet called Kamino (missing from the Republic’s archives), where he discovers a secret clone army being developed for the Republic. Representative Jar Jar Binks assumes the Senator's duties in her absence. Anakin welcomes the opportunity, as he often becomes angry and frustrated by Obi-Wan's criticism, and is glad to have an opportunity to be on his own. Meanwhile, Anakin is given the assignment of protecting the Senator and escorting her back to her home planet of Naboo.

That night, a mysterious bounty hunter makes another attempt on Amidala's life, and the Jedi Council asks Obi-Wan to track down the killer. As a result, Chancellor Palpatine requests that Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker protect her. Upon her arrival at Coruscant, she narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. Senator Padmé Amidala, former Queen of Naboo, returns to the Galactic Senate to offer a vote against the creation of a Republic Army, even though there are no longer enough Jedi to maintain peace and order in the galaxy.

A separatist movement (secretly led by former Jedi Count Dooku) has threatened the peace. The Galactic Republic is in crisis.
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The film grossed over $300 million in United States box office, a financial success which nevertheless was overshadowed by the even greater box-office success of The Phantom Menace. However, it was not the top grossing film of the year, the first time a Star Wars film has not had that distinction. It is the first Star Wars film which used a high definition digital 24 frame system for most of the movie's live action scenes.[1] (http://www.starwars.com/episode-ii/news/2000/04/news20000409.html). Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is the fifth Star Wars science fiction movie released and the second part of the prequel trilogy which began with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and ends with Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Dorling Kindersley Publishing, 2002.

Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: Incredible Cross Sections. Saxton,Curtis John, Hans Jenssen, Richard Chasemore. 10, 2003 from http://www.movie-locations.com/movies/s/sw_attack.html. Retrieved Dec.

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Characters from the original trilogy that make their first chronological appearance in this movie include Boba Fett (A New Hope Special Edition, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi), Beru Lars (A New Hope), and Owen Lars (A New Hope). In The Empire Strikes Back, Han lands the Millennium Falcon on the conning tower of the Avenger to evade the Imperial fleet. Obi-Wan lands on an asteroid to evade Jango Fett.

In The Empire Strikes Back an asteroid is actually a potato. As an in-joke an asteroid is shaped like a cow. In "Star Wars" Leia's blaster can be heard to make a gun shot due to a mistake in sound editing. As an in-joke Padme's blaster makes the sound of a .44 Magnum.

As an in-joke Jango Fett hits his head on the entrance to Slave I, a reference to the goof in "Star Wars" when an Imperial Stormtrooper hits his head. Owen asked Luke the same question in A New Hope when he got up from the table at dinner, and Luke had been sitting in the same place that Anakin had been in Episode II. Owen Lars asks Anakin where he is going when he gets up from the table at the Lars farm after talking with Cliegg about his mother. R2-D2 repairs C-3PO (The Empire Strikes Back).

The hero hides from an enemy in an asteroid field (The Empire Strikes Back). Obi-Wan Kenobi travels to a floating city where he is met by a seemingly benign administrator who gives him a tour of facilities but an enemy is nearby (The Empire Strikes Back). Kenobi uses Jedi Mind Trick (A New Hope). In "A New Hope" Kenobi tells Luke to "trust your feeling".

In "The Empire Strikes Back" Darth Vader uses a similar phrase; "Search your feelings," when he is revealing to Luke that he is his father. Anakin is told by Palpatine to "trust your feelings". A character says "I have a bad feeling about this" - Anakin in the Geonosis colosseum (all Star Wars films). A character has an arm amputated by a lightsaber (all Star Wars films).

Dipika O'Neill Joti. Depa Billaba ... Michaela Cottrell. Even Piell ...

Khan Bonfils. Saesee Tiin ... Gin. Adi Gallia ...

Jerome Blake. Eeth Koth ... Hassani Shapi. Oppo Rancisis ...

Kenny Baker. R2-D2 ... Phoebe Yiamkiati. Mari Amithest ...

Alex Knoll. Burtola ... J.K. Zachariah Jensen.

Kit Fisto ... Steven Boyle. Senator Ask Aak ... Matt Rowan.

Senator Orn Free Taa ... Bodie 'Tihoi' Taylor. Clone Trooper ... Steve John Shepard.

Naboo Lieutenant ... David Bowers. Mas Amedda ... Veronica Segura.

Cordé ... Matt Sloan. Plo Koon ... Alan Ruscoe.

Lott Dod ... Susie Porter. Elan Sleazebaggano ... Hermione Bagwa .... Susie Porter.

Alethea McGrath. Madame Jocasta Nu ... Voice Of Taun We .... Rena Owen. Voice Of Lama Su .... Anthony Pelan.

Bonnie Maree Piesse. Beru ... Joel Edgerton. Owen Lars ...

Daniel Logan. Boba Fett ... Ayesha Darker. Queen Jamillia ...

Silas Carson. Ki-Adi-Mundi & Nute Gunray ... Anthony Daniels. C-3PO ...

Andy Secombe. Watto ... Jay Laga'aia. Captain Typho ...

Ronald Falk. Dexter Jettster ... Oliver Ford Davies. Sio Bibble ...

Rose Byrne. Dormé ... Ahmed Best. Jar Jar Binks ...

Leeanna Walsman. Zam Wessell ... Jack Thompson. Cliegg Lars ...

Jimmy Smits. Senator Bail Organa ... Temuera Morrison. Jango Fett ...

Pernilla August. Shmi Skywalker ... Ian McDiarmid. Supreme Chancellor Palpatine ...

Frank Oz. Yoda ... Jackson. Samuel L.

Mace Windu ... Christopher Lee. Count Dooku ... Hayden Christensen.

Anakin Skywalker ... Natalie Portman. Padmé ... Ewan McGregor.

Obi-Wan Kenobi ...