Lucasfilm has released the poster for the forthcoming 3D re-release of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The film which originally hit theaters in 1999 will be opening in 3D theaters on February 10th, 2012. Check out the poster below, along with the original theatrical trailer.

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Original Theatrical Teaser Trailer – Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

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The trailer for the new 3D release will premiere in theaters before 3D prints of The Three Musketeers next weekend.

Synopsis:

Naboo, a peaceful planet governed by the young, elusive, but wise Queen Amidala (Portman), is being threatened by the corrupt Trade Federation, puppets of an evil Sith lord and his terrifying apprentice, Darth Maul (Park). The seemingly benevolent Senator Palpatine (McDiarmid) is chief advisor to the queen, though there are suspicions surrounding him. Jedi knights Qui-Gon Jinn (Neeson) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (McGregor) are called on to intervene in the trade disputes. Along the way, they acquire an apprentice of their own in the form of young prodigal Anakin Skywalker (Lloyd). They also encounter Jar Jar Binks (Best), a goofy, lizardlike creature who has been banished from his underwater world for his clumsiness. When the Trade Federation launches an attack on Naboo, the queen and her allies must battle hordes of robot troopers while Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan face off against the sinister Darth Maul.

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace hits 3D theaters on February 10, 2012 and stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Pernilla August, Oliver Ford Davies, and Hugh Quarshie. The film was directed by George Lucas.