I don’t think anyone is going to sweat this decision much, but Lucasfilm and Disney have reportedly decided to forego post-converting the original and prequel Star Wars films for 3D in order to “focus on the new trilogy” that will begin with J.J. Abrams’ Episode VII.

The report comes from Deadline, who point out that the process had already been well underway. The Phantom Menace was released last February in 3D, and Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith were both scheduled for next fall.

Phantom Menace‘s 3D conversion was met with a generally lukewarm reception, but our own Eric Goldman screened some footage from Clones and Sith 3D at Star Wars Celebration this summer, which prompted him to say that it seems the two films have “undergone a very impressive 3D conversion that is far superior to the one The Phantom Menace had.”

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Movies