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SilverWook

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#793320
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Song Of The South - many projects, much info & discussion thread (Released)
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They were able to release the World War II propaganda shorts with introductions by Leonard Maltin giving the proper historical context. Nobody crapped their pants.

If Disney simply released it as a region free Blu Ray in Europe, most people who want will be able to get their hands on it. The self appointed guardians trying to bury the film or threaten a boycott probably wouldn't notice.

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#792805
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What Special Edition changes (if any) did people like?
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imperialscum said:

slask said:

SilverWook said:

You can make the argument that Lucas co-directed Jedi, but not Empire.

Fair enough, we weren't arguing about Empire, but for Jedi Marquand was a mere executor.

Well if Marquand was a mere executor in Jedi, then Kershner was a mere executor in Empire.

SilverWook said:

Even then, Kershner was around to give his blessing. Altering a film whose credited director has been dead since 1987 is more of a gray area.

Well it is safe to say that allowing him to give "his blessing" was merely a nice gesture. I highly doubt Lucas would not proceed with the changes if he objected them.

 He probably wouldn't want the bad publicity if Kershner objected, and tried to invoke an Alan Smithee either.

Lucas may have quit the DGA, but he was still working with the likes of Spielberg and Ron Howard on other Lucasfilm productions.

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#792719
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What Special Edition changes (if any) did people like?
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The expansion of Mos Eisely was good, minus the layer of slapstick and Rontos. Unlike Dewbacks, I'm not sure Rontos even make sense in a desert climate. They must eat/drink a ton a day. If they're used like elephants to lift heavy things, we sure as heck don't see it.

I thought Wicket's new eyes were creepy as hell. It's Alive mutant killer baby creepy.