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Star Wars: The Force Awakens is going to be different. The difference isn’t the newly emphasized practical effects, after the CG-fest of the prequels. It’s not the return of legacy cast members reprising iconic roles, either. Nor is it the movie’s blank slate, with a big bright future free of established continuity, waiting to be discovered. No, what makes The Force Awakens so distinct in the history of Star Wars is that it’s being released into a culture that is wholly different from the one that witnessed Star Wars: The Phantom Menace for the first time.
Uncover the "Extended Darth Maul Vs Qui Gon Jinn Fight Deleted Scene" from The Phantom Menace, adding depth and intensity to the iconic duel while explaining Qui Gon's exhaustion.
Discover an alternate version of the iconic gambling scene in Star Wars: Phantom Menace. This deleted scene shows Master Qui Gon Jinn gambling for the freedom of both Anakin and his mother. Learn how this scene adds a new layer to Qui Gon's character and emphasizes the importance of the podrace for Anakin's future.
Here's why Hayden Christensen's daughter isn't allowed to watch her dad swing a lightsaber as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars.