I want to thank Jay for starting this whole website & organized internet movement. I signed the petition years ago but, I must confess. [Please don't hate me for being pessimistic but:] I never thought I'd see the day. When I found out yesterday (May 3rd, between 5:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. local time), it took a while before the truth / reality of the whole situation sank in. Am definitely happy, though. Freakin' happy. I am one happy nerd now, no doubt.
Personally, I would have hoped they would have made an exception & included the "Episode IV: A New Hope" title but, don't get me wrong. If they keep it out to be fair, I'll still take it! Can't wait for those DVDs to come out. September 12th, 2006. Man. Just can't wait. Will have to go watch my THX Widescreen VHS tapes to tide me over.
Congratulations to all of us fans who cared enough to speak out (via the petition) about getting the original versions to DVD. I don't think of it as "Lucas caved in" (I still have great respect & appreciation for the man) but I'm glad Lucas & the other powers that be are giving us what we want. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!
Now, if we can only get him to change his mind & make Episodes VII, VIII & IX. I still want to see Mark Hamill reprise his role as Luke Skywalker & take his place as the "new Yoda" amidst a new Jedi Order.
May the Force be with you.
Jay Tee
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