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Originally posted by: ricarleite
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Originally posted by: GundarkHunter
But they wouldn't be able to do so without Lucas' permission, because of a little legal snag called moral rights. Unless GL waived these @ the time he made the films (and I doubt he did), they still need his permission.

God forbids, I'd never wish for the death of another human being, and I like GL, but... what if he died? I mean, WHEN he died.

The rights are with Lucasfilm as of now, and will not expire until 70 years after the copyright was issued (2047 for ANH). Moral rights always reside with the author and typically die with him. You might be able to persuade the progeny to allow the release of the OT, but it's questionable.