Promus said:

georgec said:

Why does he do it?

Because f**k you, that's why.

That made me laugh pretty hard. That would sum up a lot...

And actually, George Lucas dying MIGHT actually be a good thing. I mean, I try not to wish death upon people, but it wouldn't hurt. I think he's the reason the OUT isn't being released; if the tyrant dies, then the other people might think, "Why the hell not? Sheesh..." and release them finally, without GL stopping them.

I would hope Lucas has his "Noo...NOOOOOO!!!" moment and casts off his greedy, egomaniacal demons before he leaves the world. Maybe in some years he'll have a change of heart and realize he was a bloody fool. I don't want anybody to die for my personal benefit, though.

But, in considering the SW property, let's all remember that Lucas owns SW, and when he passes on he'll make all the necessary legal arrangements to prevent the UOT from being released by ANYONE. If his daughter Katie really will inherit the LFL empire, then it will only be tougher for UOT enthusiasts. She is her father's daughter and fanboy hate will only increase her resolve to not release the UOT.