Lucas always makes us wait. It's the way he is. When I was a kid he wouldn't even release the films on VHS, forcing bootleggers to do ... well, the same thing they do today.

I don't mind looking for new frames of Jabba ... the lure of the hunt, so to speak.

I've always referred to Deleted Magic as a not for profit research project, that anyone could watch for free on the web. With the DVD it became a bit trickier, but I suppose those who care about these things will be interested to note that I didn't make a real profit from the DVD either ... for a long time I was losing money on each sale, because of the equipment I've bought. It's leveled out now to where I'm not losing money any more. I would never mind making money, so to speak, but if non profit aid to the community is what I'm doing, I'm very glad to be of service. =) The DVD will also be torrented now, and get around via free means.

I made this DVD because Lucas hadn't ... and out of a long-held desire to really research this stuff and see what I could dig up with a little creative editing. Back when I was just a tiny thing and Star Wars wasn't out on VHS, I'd just watch the making-ofs over and over ... and got obsessed. So, here it all comes out I guess ...

Maybe if someone at Lucasfilm saw it, it would force their hand a little quicker to do their own version of same. =)

I'd like to think they might actually read and understand that this really is a not for profit fan website kind of thing ... but obviously they could still sue the crap out of me if they wanted to.

I'd LIKE to think they'd like it, and appreciate it, but I can't hope for that.

So, better safe than sorry.

Well, forget safe ... I've put my neck in a noose here by putting my name on it and taking credit for it, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm proud of this little disc here.

Officially, I'm keeping quiet. That's the safest and least sorry I can muster.

Let the fates fall where they may.