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This scooper tells us they've seen the press conference made for the release of the Star Wars Special Edition. "When asked about the prequels, Lucas said that 'It will feature a race of cosmic beings that will be entirely computer generated and the biggest problem is to make these creatures seamlessly interact with human actors.' "

Meanwhile, an Atlanta reader passes on information taken from a local paper which conducted an interview with Kenneth Branagh on his Hamlet publicity tour. In the interview, Branagh explains that the Obi-Wan rumor began in one of the Australian Star Wars fanzines, which conducted a wish-list of actors they'd like to see in roles in the prequels. Lucasfilm was almost immediately questioned if there were any truth to this rumor (which they denied), and when Branagh learned of it he was flattered - then he contacted Lucasfilm and told them he absolutely did not start it. Then Branagh says something startling - Lucasfilm and Branagh began a conversation where they discussed the possibility of the actor actually cast as a young Obi-Wan...but nothing has ever come of it. When asked if he would take the part if it were offered to him, Branagh replied "Absolutely."