CC95: Star Wars II Press Conference

Author: fpd

Date: January 27, 2002

by fpd
1-27-02
Word has it that people are unhappy with the name "Attack of the Clones." Any comments?
Well, I've given that some thought, and I've now given the movie a better name. It will be called Star Wars II: When Doves Cry.
What a poetic and evocative title. How did you choose it?
I was thinking about what a dark movie this would be in comparison with Phantom Menace.
Naturally, I wanted music that would be really dark. So I fired John Williams and hired a new darker composer. The new title was his idea.
Yes, George recognized the genius of the work I did for Batman. With my music, Darth Vader will seem as badass as the Joker.