I would say that I myself, have shown appropriate contempt for Georges decision to obscure the original versions of his films. I didn’t threaten his well being, nor did I try to convince people of this wacky narrative of him. No. I just tell people that I wish the originals were properly restored along with the altered versions, and I have stated why I feel so strongly about the theatrical cuts. That’s it.

As for their not being a reason for Disney/Fox to release the theatrical cuts is nonsense. Those Theatrical/Special edition comparison videos on YouTube have millions of hits a piece. The Despecialized edition videos have millions of hits a piece. There are millions of people interested in the theatrical cuts. That is hard evidence of that. The demand is there.

We will never know for sure if the original versions are going to be re released ever again until we hear something at Celebration 2017. If we don’t hear anything then, then it’s up to the dedicated fans to restore dank 35MM prints.