http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42353545
Its happening. Now Disney will have full control over Star Wars, including the rights to Star Wars '77.
Also they can use Galactus and Doctor Doom in the MCU.
Top post - and well in the BBC for making it clear what is - and what is not - involved in this purchase.
A little patience goes a long way on this old-school Rebel base. If you are having issues finding what you are looking for, these will be of some help…
Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within : About : Help : Site Rules : Fan Project Rules : Announcements
‘How do I do this?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com - includes info on how to ask for a fan project and how to search for projects and threads on OT•com.
A Project Index for Star Wars Preservations (Harmy’s Despecialized & 4K77/80/83 etc) : A Project Index for Star Wars Fan Edits (adywan & Hal 9000 etc)
Take your time to look around this site before posting… Do NOT just lazily make yet another ‘link request’ post - or a new thread asking for projects.
Pablo Hidalgo on Twitter, just now:
[Pablo said:]
Good morning! What’s kept the original theatrical editions off of home video is the same thing that’s always been doing that. It’s not a studio thing.And for what it’s worth(asterisk), I’d love to have 'em.
(asterisk)it is worth nothing
“Always in motion is the future” 🌌
Pablo Hidalgo on Twitter, just now:
[Pablo said:]
Good morning! What’s kept the original theatrical editions off of home video is the same thing that’s always been doing that. It’s not a studio thing.And for what it’s worth(asterisk), I’d love to have 'em.
(asterisk)it is worth nothing
If he’s implying that it’s George, I doubt he has any say. If it’s money, I could concede that.
I never believed the idea that George had some special clause in the contract to not release the Originals, but now I’m starting to.
The more I hear about this Paul guy, the less I like him. Kudos to him for at least saying something about it.
I never believed the idea that George had some special clause in the contract to not release the Originals, but now I’m starting to.
I’m not too sure. I think it’s money and interest.
The more I hear about this Paul guy, the less I like him. Kudos to him for at least saying something about it.
What? Who?
I never believed the idea that George had some special clause in the contract to not release the Originals, but now I’m starting to.
I’m not too sure. I think it’s money and interest.
The way they avoid commenting on the subject makes me think there is more to it.
The more I hear about this Paul guy, the less I like him. Kudos to him for at least saying something about it.
He’s typical of the Star Wars fans that act condescending towards everyone that doesn’t worship every single decision Lucasfilm makes.
The Person in Question
The more I hear about this Paul guy, the less I like him. Kudos to him for at least saying something about it.
What? Who?
Whoops, Pablo.
The more I hear about this Paul guy, the less I like him. Kudos to him for at least saying something about it.
He’s typical of the Star Wars fans that act condescending towards everyone that doesn’t worship every single decision Lucasfilm makes.
Worshiping a company or brand is illogical and foolish, especially when you know what you want for yourself.
So I assume this throws the whole ‘they’re waiting til after 2020’ argument out the window then correct??
So I assume this throws the whole ‘they’re waiting til after 2020’ argument out the window then correct??
Yes, it was never a factor to begin with.
Pablo Hidalgo on Twitter, just now:
[Pablo said:]
Good morning! What’s kept the original theatrical editions off of home video is the same thing that’s always been doing that. It’s not a studio thing.And for what it’s worth(asterisk), I’d love to have 'em.
(asterisk)it is worth nothing
I can only assume he’s talking about George here, but I still don’t buy the excuse that GL still has influence on the matter. Pablo later says in that thread that he “doesn’t see it happening.”
“In the future it will become even easier for old negatives to become lost and be “replaced” by new altered negatives. This would be a great loss to our society. Our cultural history must not be allowed to be rewritten.” - George Lucas
There could be a clause in the contract, or maybe Kathleen Kennedy doesn’t want to go against George’s wishes, or perhaps they just don’t care and would rather concentrate on making new movies. I don’t like any of the three excuses.
It’s a shame that such an important piece of history and culture was altered in the first place, but to not preserve the originals and give the public access to that very important part of cinema is proving they are poor custodians of the work and don’t appreciate its significance. I love their new movies, but please, respect where they came form.
Reading that twitter thread just pissed me off. I can’t stand fans who say they don’t want the originals to be released and then mock anyone who does.
“In the future it will become even easier for old negatives to become lost and be “replaced” by new altered negatives. This would be a great loss to our society. Our cultural history must not be allowed to be rewritten.” - George Lucas
Uggghhh
Pablo Hidalgo on Twitter, just now:
[Pablo said:]
Good morning! What’s kept the original theatrical editions off of home video is the same thing that’s always been doing that. It’s not a studio thing.And for what it’s worth(asterisk), I’d love to have 'em.
(asterisk)it is worth nothing
Who is this person ?
“What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one.”
Neil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to Death
Reading that twitter thread just pissed me off. I can’t stand fans who say they don’t want the originals to be released and then mock anyone who does.
I truly do not understand such fans. I think I’m more a fan of film in general than Star Wars. The more I hear about the hardcore Star Wars fans, the more I want to distance myself from them.
Pablo Hidalgo on Twitter, just now:
[Pablo said:]
Good morning! What’s kept the original theatrical editions off of home video is the same thing that’s always been doing that. It’s not a studio thing.And for what it’s worth(asterisk), I’d love to have 'em.
(asterisk)it is worth nothing
Who is this person ?
Works for Lucasfilm
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Pablo_Hidalgo
“In the future it will become even easier for old negatives to become lost and be “replaced” by new altered negatives. This would be a great loss to our society. Our cultural history must not be allowed to be rewritten.” - George Lucas
Yeah, those types of “fans” are jackholes. I got my version, but you can’t have yours! Nyaaah!
If Lucas had changed his mind the way Spielberg did on the E.T. SE, they’d be crying in their blue milk. 😉
Where were you in '77?
Huh. Pablo (in his latest tweets), is now overtly implying that it’s George who is preventing the OOT release. Wow.
He writes, “There’s one pretty noteworthy person who doesn’t want them released. Shouldn’t be too hard to research who that is.” (https://twitter.com/pablohidalgo/status/941382975853281281).
Pablo Hidalgo on Twitter, just now:
[Pablo said:]
Good morning! What’s kept the original theatrical editions off of home video is the same thing that’s always been doing that. It’s not a studio thing.And for what it’s worth(asterisk), I’d love to have 'em.
(asterisk)it is worth nothing
Why the hell it’s such a bloody secret we may never know. It’s not like it’s the Colonel’s secret recipe or anything.
Where were you in '77?
He’s now “Paul” guys. 😉