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Yes, I find McCallum signifigantly more annoying than Lucas. I have ever since I've seen his interviews that are included in the Episode I DVD.
McCallum's position is simple. It's unbelieveable that anyone would want to see a version of "Star Wars" that doesn't have his name on it as producer. Anyone who does is strange in a delightfully damaged way. (You're especially damaged if you like Gary Kurtz.) Really, you have to be strange if you don't prefer the new versions that have Rick as the pilot in all computer generated x-wings, and as the model for the digitally created stormtrooper, etc. Also, don't forget that George is infallible as long as Rick is nearby, so George's original vision is only represented when Rick is involved.
In other words, it's ridiculous to believe that Rick McCallum will ever support anything "Star Wars" that does not bear his name, and does not contain work that he can lay claim to.