Will anyone stand up to George Lucas?

[John Crichton]

I saw that list on AICN.com a while back. The speculation seems interesting.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

It was a rumour proved wrong already.

Also, it was brought up again because of Lucas talking about the OT DVDs and saying that he's, "Glad to release the movies as they were intended to be seen."

People...that's the Special Edition. No, we're not going to see the pre-Special Edition, but no...he's not changing it more.

 

[KenM]

GL can't finish anything, can he? He is going to "touch up" TPM now as well? Be happy with what you did, with the technolgay you at at the time.

 

[John Crichton]

GL can't finish anything, can he? He is going to "touch up" TPM now as well? Be happy with what you did, with the technolgay you ad at the time.

There has been no official press release confirming any of that. Lucas isn't the only one to release Special Editions of his films. Don't crucify him until he actually makes the changes, which haven't been close to confirmed.

 

[Remathilis]

The list is bogus. Expect only a few minor effect shots cleaned up, McDirmad Replaceing Rivells in Empire, and greedo shooting first. No other changes.

I've enjoyed the other two star wars prequels, but they don't hold a candle the first. Instead, I view them as a new set of movies that borrow from my favorite series. From what I know of EP III, most of the general criticisms will be patched. (Except for bad acting, not alot we can do there.)

Oh, and can we get away from the "George Lucas raped my childhood" motif and remember they are just movies.

 

[buzzard]

I must say I'm rather pleased I have Star Wars (A New Hope before they called it that) on laserdisc in all in un-"enhanced" glory. I didn't pick up the rest, which I suppose I regret, but I will always have the orginal.

buzzard

 

[John Crichton]

I must say I'm rather pleased I have Star Wars (A New Hope before they called it that) on laserdisc in all in un-"enhanced" glory. I didn't pick up the rest, which I suppose I regret, but I will always have the orginal.

buzzard

That's what ebay is for.

 

[KidCthulhu]

Oh, and can we get away from the "George Lucas raped my childhood" motif and remember they are just movies.

I don't think George raped my childhood. I am mad at him for producing a not very good movie, and expecting me to like it simply because it is "Star Wars". Don't piss in my face and tell me it's raining, George.

 

[Dark Jezter]

I think that LotR and SW are 2 entirely different animals compared only because the fantasy/sci-fi fans make it so. They also have huge sprawling universes and histories/futures. However, it is us who are making the big comparison. I am simply greatful to be alive and well to witness both in their entirety. I am thankful for Lucas and his vision and I am thankful for Jackson and his passion. Two different animals.

The thing that amuses me is that if George Lucas were to release Star Wars Episode 3 on DVD, and then release a special edition a few months later with added scenes, people would be screaming in outrage and calling him a money-grubbing bastard.

Yet, Peter Jackson is doing the same thing with Lord of the Rings, and people love him for it.

That's because in the past few years, it's become fashionable to make George Lucas out to be the antichrist, while Peter Jackson is the greatest director in movie history.

As for myself, I love both Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. These last few years have been extremely good moviegoing years for me.

 

[John Crichton]

I don't think George raped my childhood. I am mad at him for producing a not very good movie, and expecting me to like it simply because it is "Star Wars". Don't piss in my face and tell me it's raining, George.

Or maybe it is raining and you see piss. I can't disagree with your opinion of films, you obviously didn't like them but that doesn't mean they were bad, just bad to you.