Most anticipated movies of 2009…Fanboys
It’s expected that this low-budget film starring virtual unknowns (with no gratuitous nudity, violence or special effects) will be one of the comedy hits of 2009.
The film takes us back to 1998 and follows a group of Star Wars-mad friends who plan to steal an early print of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace before it’s release date. The road trip sees them fulfilling the last dying wish of a friend with cancer.
The release date has been changed several times due to re-shoots and new scenes. Two versions of the film were actually made - one with the cancer plot and one without, the latter containing humour more suited to your average American Pie-esque teen film.
Upon hearing this, Star Wars fans united to protest against the removal of the cancer plot by announcing an internet campaign and boycott of the Weinstein Company behind the film. Thankfully, the company listened to the fans and stuck to the original cancer plot.
Release date: February 6th, 2009
