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- I see drunk people...Haley Joel Osment charged with drunken driving
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- #236698
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- DVD WRITING CAMPAIGN - WEEK ONE - "Entertainment Weekly"
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- #236697
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- Hyperspace: Yep, I Think that Something is DEFINITELY up for '07!
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Originally posted by: ESHBG
I rarely go to Star Wars' official site but I figured I would pop over there to see if there is anything new about the 09/12 release. There on the homepage you see the following:
Hyperspace Reveals the Secrets of Star Wars 07
May 10, 2006
Fans are already primed to make next year a Star Wars year to remember. 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of the beloved saga, and already there are whispers of possible events that will commemorate that milestone. But what hasn't yet been talked about is the biggest entertainment event of the year: a major addition to the Star Wars mythos.
It begins now. As with the earliest glimpses of Episode III, Hyperspace will be the first place to get a look at the secrets 2007 holds. A new image series, rich with explosive and intriguing concept art, is your first look at next year's biggest Star Wars surprise. Hyperspace members, click here to see it.
You can see it only in Hyperspace, and this is just the start. If you're not yet a member of Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club, then sign up today!
And then on this page the 6th bullet point:
Exclusive new videos, including glimpses into forthcoming Star Wars DVD releases and other rarities unearthed from the Lucasfilm archives.
Even though it says the above was written in March 10, 2006 ('07 info on May 10), I think it is highly, HIGHLY suspect that they kept the March update around and linked it with the more recent '07 one. Sure it can be argued that the sentence above is talking about the 09/12 release, but LFL had more than enough time to update since that announcement. Since they have not, I say they didn't because there are even more releases and "rarities" on the way.
Upcoming DVD releaes? But I thought that this one was George's "original vision." As I've stated on numerous occasions, I firmly believe that Lucas is anything but stupid, and that he knows releasing a remastered OOT on the boxed set would mean that people like me would pay through the nose to get it. He's one of the most brilliant businessmen that the earth has ever known. The Lucasfilm archives my...more like "Now that we have seen that there is demand for a remastered OOT we might consider it."
Mightn't that be because Lowry was rushed and given thirty days to do the work instead of what Spielberg did, which was actually take a little time and effort on the Indiana Jones boxed set. Not only does the 04 set not contain the Star Wars movies like it advertises, but the so-called remaster was rushed. If you want that to be the definitive version George, then make it the definitve version.
The special "surprise" is probably just that tv series.
I rarely go to Star Wars' official site but I figured I would pop over there to see if there is anything new about the 09/12 release. There on the homepage you see the following:
Hyperspace Reveals the Secrets of Star Wars 07
May 10, 2006
Fans are already primed to make next year a Star Wars year to remember. 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of the beloved saga, and already there are whispers of possible events that will commemorate that milestone. But what hasn't yet been talked about is the biggest entertainment event of the year: a major addition to the Star Wars mythos.
It begins now. As with the earliest glimpses of Episode III, Hyperspace will be the first place to get a look at the secrets 2007 holds. A new image series, rich with explosive and intriguing concept art, is your first look at next year's biggest Star Wars surprise. Hyperspace members, click here to see it.
You can see it only in Hyperspace, and this is just the start. If you're not yet a member of Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club, then sign up today!
And then on this page the 6th bullet point:
Exclusive new videos, including glimpses into forthcoming Star Wars DVD releases and other rarities unearthed from the Lucasfilm archives.
Even though it says the above was written in March 10, 2006 ('07 info on May 10), I think it is highly, HIGHLY suspect that they kept the March update around and linked it with the more recent '07 one. Sure it can be argued that the sentence above is talking about the 09/12 release, but LFL had more than enough time to update since that announcement. Since they have not, I say they didn't because there are even more releases and "rarities" on the way.
Upcoming DVD releaes? But I thought that this one was George's "original vision." As I've stated on numerous occasions, I firmly believe that Lucas is anything but stupid, and that he knows releasing a remastered OOT on the boxed set would mean that people like me would pay through the nose to get it. He's one of the most brilliant businessmen that the earth has ever known. The Lucasfilm archives my...more like "Now that we have seen that there is demand for a remastered OOT we might consider it."
Which brings us to the once again catch 22. Lucas wants to see if the OUT DVD's sell. If they don't, then there's no reason to include them in the rumored archival edition of the saga. If of course they do sell well, then he'll more than likely include an anamorphic and restored transfer within the archival edition box set, proving once AGAIN that a year can't go by where Luca$ needs to rape the fans wallets.
I was thinking that too, but it sounds too good to be true. Then there is the case of these DVDs. Judging from what figures are looking like now, it appears that sales will be good, but not great. I think that now, our best option appears to be prayer.
If LFL would release the product that I want to buy I wouldn't hesitate for a microsecond to purchase it.
Yes, we can. And hope springs eternal, hopefully.
Well, when compared directly to the 70mm film cels I've collected over the years, the DE/Faces colors are much more accurate that the '04 colors.
I was thinking that too, but it sounds too good to be true. Then there is the case of these DVDs. Judging from what figures are looking like now, it appears that sales will be good, but not great. I think that now, our best option appears to be prayer.
If LFL would release the product that I want to buy I wouldn't hesitate for a microsecond to purchase it.
The fact of the matter is, Lucasfilm is aware of the rabid fan preservation community and this is their way of stemming the tide, which, as we all know, won't work.
If this release had been a high-quality release, then it would have. This release seems to have done the exact opposite of what Lucas wanted, in that instead of ending the whole situation (which it would have done had these DVD releaes not sucked), it's blown the doors open on the whole situation.
Sadly, I'm coming to agree. The most pervese part is, if there is a remasted OOT in it, then LFL stand to regain me as a fan and make more money, but until such a time, I am done with Star Wars.
One can hope.
If this release had been a high-quality release, then it would have. This release seems to have done the exact opposite of what Lucas wanted, in that instead of ending the whole situation (which it would have done had these DVD releaes not sucked), it's blown the doors open on the whole situation.
The sad thing is many years ago, I would always be hyped to hear anything newsworthy of SW, via the movies, video release. Now it just comes down to one question: Does it contain a remastered O-OT version in the boxset? If the answer is no, then I don't care George.
Sadly, I'm coming to agree. The most pervese part is, if there is a remasted OOT in it, then LFL stand to regain me as a fan and make more money, but until such a time, I am done with Star Wars.
One can hope.
Yes, we can. And hope springs eternal, hopefully.
Well, when compared directly to the 70mm film cels I've collected over the years, the DE/Faces colors are much more accurate that the '04 colors.
Mightn't that be because Lowry was rushed and given thirty days to do the work instead of what Spielberg did, which was actually take a little time and effort on the Indiana Jones boxed set. Not only does the 04 set not contain the Star Wars movies like it advertises, but the so-called remaster was rushed. If you want that to be the definitive version George, then make it the definitve version.
The special "surprise" is probably just that tv series.
That what I figured too, but why would that be in the archives?
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- LOL Look at How They Try to Explain Away Continuity Problems!
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Originally posted by: BadAssKeith
This is Perfect material to use for some of my evidence for my lawsuit! Thank you very much!!!
You're still going through with your lawsuit then? Call Sam! In all seriousness, if you really want to go through with it, go right ahead. I look forward to seeing this on the news someday soon.
It's his story, there can be as many holes in it as he wants.
This is Perfect material to use for some of my evidence for my lawsuit! Thank you very much!!!
You're still going through with your lawsuit then? Call Sam! In all seriousness, if you really want to go through with it, go right ahead. I look forward to seeing this on the news someday soon.
It's his story, there can be as many holes in it as he wants.
Alas, you are correct.
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- #236211
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- The Film Industry
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- #236208
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- DVD WRITING CAMPAIGN - WEEK ONE - "Entertainment Weekly"
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/236208/action/topic#236208
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- #236206
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- www.dvdempire.com O-OT pre-orders rankings (updated)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/236206/action/topic#236206
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Originally posted by: THX
Mike, I'm pretty sure that doesn't mean what you think it means.
Mike, I'm pretty sure that doesn't mean what you think it means.
Alas, you are probably correct.
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- #236204
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- Remember what Lucas said about the OOT not existing....?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/236204/action/topic#236204
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www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa121.html#fr.
If Robert A. Harris says that it can be done, then it can be done. Lucasfilm can restore the originals (or "the earlier versions," as they call them). They just won't.
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- #235806
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- My two cousins are becoming OOT fanatics
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/235806/action/topic#235806
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- #235801
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- My two cousins are becoming OOT fanatics
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Originally posted by: JediRandy
Ooooh! Dark Jedi's FACES set! Almost as good as his first film.....
....
Oh wait. He's a fanboy with a DVD burner. Nevermind.
The version I gave them was Dark Jedi's Widescreen FACES set. I cloned it with my DVD burner.
Ooooh! Dark Jedi's FACES set! Almost as good as his first film.....
....
Oh wait. He's a fanboy with a DVD burner. Nevermind.
Dark Jedi never claimed to have made a film. The FACES set was directed by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, and Richard Marquand. I don't recall Dark Jedi, or anyone else on these forums, ever claiming that they made the films. Except Geroge Lucas, of course, as he apparently did all of the work and Kershner, Kurtz, Hamill, Marquand, Ford, Fisher, and the thousand of craftsman and technicians who's work no longer exists because Lucas feels that it is unimportant were just figureheads. But no one on these forums, to the best of my knowledge, has ever claimed that they made the films. I certainly haven't. I fail to see why not having made them means that we cannot have high quality releases of them as they were originally released.
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- #235780
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- Addresses and contacts for various media outlets go in here
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/235780/action/topic#235780
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- #235775
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- A touchy subject
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/235775/action/topic#235775
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- #235773
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- Update: Blade Runner Dvd
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/235773/action/topic#235773
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- #235772
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- Amazon's sales ranks
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/235772/action/topic#235772
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- #235770
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- Remember what Lucas said about the OOT not existing....?
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Originally posted by: JarHead413
All but the people that will end up buying this set of DVD's knows that there is better source quality out there...and it's a damn shame.
All but the people that will end up buying this set of DVD's knows that there is better source quality out there...and it's a damn shame.
But we need people to buy these DVDs to remind Lucas that there is demand for the OOT. It's really a brilliant catch 22.
This, however, is interesting, and very telling indeed. I just hope it means something. I wonder if we can ever win this, or even get even.
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- www.dvdempire.com O-OT pre-orders rankings (updated)
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/235767/action/topic#235767
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Originally posted by: Tiptup
True, but that would be a really, really stupid assumption on his part.
If the theatrical releases were given a high quality, digital master to DVD, with mutliple audio tracks available, and filled with other historical information and special features, it would make a lot of money. With this kind of OT release, most casual Star Wars fans probably couldn't give a shit (because of the sub-par treatment), much less think they should buy the same 2004 DVDs a second time just to get it.
True, but that would be a really, really stupid assumption on his part.
If the theatrical releases were given a high quality, digital master to DVD, with mutliple audio tracks available, and filled with other historical information and special features, it would make a lot of money. With this kind of OT release, most casual Star Wars fans probably couldn't give a shit (because of the sub-par treatment), much less think they should buy the same 2004 DVDs a second time just to get it.
Perhaps. As I have stated, I do firmly believe that Lucas is anything but stupid, but he could easily twist poor sales into that, in spite of the fact that LFL keep sayin that this is just an attempt to release the movies individually.
As of 08/16/06
SW 157
ESB 163
ROTJ 173
They're getting higher.
Everyone star praying.
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- #235765
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- Mark Hamill's thoughts on the Original trilogy
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/235765/action/topic#235765
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Originally posted by: BadAssKeith
People are too easy on Lucas about his changes. They say, "some subtle and not so subtle changes". I was hopeing to hear Hammel hammer Lucas about not releasing the originals.
People are too easy on Lucas about his changes. They say, "some subtle and not so subtle changes". I was hopeing to hear Hammel hammer Lucas about not releasing the originals.
Gary Kurtz does. But, unfortunately, no one has the power to do much about it.
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- #234341
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- General Batman Talk
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/234341/action/topic#234341
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Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
That's complex. I really don't think that Keaton would fit the role.
...but Heath Ledger is a good actor so I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do with the role.
Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
It's just kinda ironic.
Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
I still don't get it.
Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
How is the "the fact that Keaton was Batman" is "kinda the point"? Well everyone knows Keaton as Batman so it would be cool to have him play the Joker in a new film. I dunno - it's postmodern or something.
How is the "the fact that Keaton was Batman" is "kinda the point"? Well everyone knows Keaton as Batman so it would be cool to have him play the Joker in a new film. I dunno - it's postmodern or something.
I still don't get it.
It's just kinda ironic.
That's complex. I really don't think that Keaton would fit the role.
...but Heath Ledger is a good actor so I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do with the role.
In the Knight's Tale days, I'd have shuddered, but after Brokeback, I can see that he has matured into an exceptional actor. Hamill keeps being brought up, huh? Any DCAU fans here?
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- #234334
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- Expecting too much of George Lucas?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/234334/action/topic#234334
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If by whom, you're referring to Gaffer Tape, that's me, dude. You know, we've talked some.
I know. You're a nice guy. I was referring to the story. Now I know. Thank you.
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- #234308
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- Amazon's sales ranks
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/234308/action/topic#234308
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- #234307
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- Expecting too much of George Lucas?
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/234307/action/topic#234307
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While still not worthy of hatred, George should be heavily criticized as a person over these moves.
I'm more inclined to criticize the actions than the man.
Whom?
As part of the saga, I've come to appreciate Empire a bit, but I find it totally unworkable as its own single film.
I'm more inclined to criticize the actions than the man.
. Even worse is the way he prevents the original form of the movies from ever being seen and that’s an unforgivable course of action so long as he decides to stick to it.
That is crititicism he deserves.
Besides, I may be one of the few people old enough to get Gaffer Tape's screen name. (She was amazingly beautiful when she was young)
That is crititicism he deserves.
Besides, I may be one of the few people old enough to get Gaffer Tape's screen name. (She was amazingly beautiful when she was young)
Whom?
As part of the saga, I've come to appreciate Empire a bit, but I find it totally unworkable as its own single film.
Yes, but that's the whole point. ESB gets what it is: a part of the whole. Part of the problem with is that ROTJ doesn't entirely lead it to a satifyng concllusion ins many peoples's eyes, which probably weakens ESB. ESB is superbly crafted, saga or not, which, while I enjoy the PT, is not a complement that I can give it.
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- #234210
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- george lucas is so stupid!
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/234210/action/topic#234210
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- #234208
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- News on the TV Series if Anyone Cares.
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/234208/action/topic#234208
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Originally posted by: darkhelmet
More like Lucas couldn't accept the fact that the Clone Wars animated series was a better Star Wars mobvie than any of the prequels.
Originally posted by: Bissrok
...Because the original Clone Wars series just didn't suck enough, GL will step in and take care of this himself.
...Because the original Clone Wars series just didn't suck enough, GL will step in and take care of this himself.
More like Lucas couldn't accept the fact that the Clone Wars animated series was a better Star Wars mobvie than any of the prequels.
[mock puzzlement]Who was involved with the prequels but not with CW? Hmm.[mock puzzlement]
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- #234207
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- george lucas is so stupid!
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/234207/action/topic#234207
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Originally posted by: C3PX
If you are so confident you can sue him and win, why don't you stop hanging around here and adding more "Hate Lucas" "Lucas is Stupid" threads to our already painfully infinite supply of them and go out and sue him. I suppose you are probably somewhere around the age of thirteen and have a very weak grasp on reality, but I could be wrong. If you are over thriteen and have the ability to sue Mr. Lucas then go and do it, but please leave OT.com out of your silly little crusade, we have no wish to be associated with the embarassment you will be. Fortunatly no lawyer in the world would do anything but laugh at you, so you would have to be representing yourself, which could actually make some pretty funny news, "Teenager Attempts to Sue Mass Millionaire George Lucas."
Originally posted by: BadAssKeith
George Lucas, you're a fraud. Everything that made the Original Trilogy great was other people’s incentive. You're a talentless hack. You constantly contradict your pathetic excuses for why your prequels suck, changes to your gay special editions, and why you won't release the unraped originals respectively. I have more than enough evidence to sue your fat ass for everything you got and win. Why don’t you just admit you’re a selfish, greedy, coward? I’ll see you in court: Lucass.
George Lucas, you're a fraud. Everything that made the Original Trilogy great was other people’s incentive. You're a talentless hack. You constantly contradict your pathetic excuses for why your prequels suck, changes to your gay special editions, and why you won't release the unraped originals respectively. I have more than enough evidence to sue your fat ass for everything you got and win. Why don’t you just admit you’re a selfish, greedy, coward? I’ll see you in court: Lucass.
If you are so confident you can sue him and win, why don't you stop hanging around here and adding more "Hate Lucas" "Lucas is Stupid" threads to our already painfully infinite supply of them and go out and sue him. I suppose you are probably somewhere around the age of thirteen and have a very weak grasp on reality, but I could be wrong. If you are over thriteen and have the ability to sue Mr. Lucas then go and do it, but please leave OT.com out of your silly little crusade, we have no wish to be associated with the embarassment you will be. Fortunatly no lawyer in the world would do anything but laugh at you, so you would have to be representing yourself, which could actually make some pretty funny news, "Teenager Attempts to Sue Mass Millionaire George Lucas."
[sarcasm]Well, It'd at least get the OOT issue back into the public eye[sarcasm]. If BAK does sue, let me know. It'd be...interesting.
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- #234205
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- General Harry Potter Discussion
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- https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/234205/action/topic#234205
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Originally posted by: Han Solo VS Indiana Jones
I'm hoping and praying and crossing.
Originally posted by: Mike O
Oh. I didn't know that. Keep you're fingers crossed for Terry Gilliam or Alfonso Caroun. It'd take a miracle, but hey, it'd be great.
Oh. I didn't know that. Keep you're fingers crossed for Terry Gilliam or Alfonso Caroun. It'd take a miracle, but hey, it'd be great.
I'm hoping and praying and crossing.
Well, do it for both that and a proper OOT DVD release, and soon. I appears that a supreme being (Ever seen Time Bandits? "What, you mean God?" "Well we don't know him that well.") is one of the few people with more power that George Lucas.
Anyways, can you imagine the Inferius rising up out of the lake thorough the lens of Caroun or Gilliam? It'd be a superb blend of nightmarish horror and fantasy. Man, the possibilities.
Columbus and M. Night have both been brought up.