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SilverWook

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#699355
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The New Generation of Star Wars Fans
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AntcuFaalb said:

SilverWook said:

I was going through a difficult time, and I like Wookiees. Cut me some slack? ;)

The second and third time were at the dollar theater. The third time I discovered they were showing Raiders later that evening, so I stuck around for that.

RotLA on 35mm?!

 Yes, and it was a really nice print too. It's a private entity that has an arrangement with the theater to bring back the classics a couple times a month, (part of the box office goes to a local charity) and I've seen quite a few old favorites since then. They've gotten many requests for the OT, but can't even get the SE's, apparently.

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#699299
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The New Generation of Star Wars Fans
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I saw Episode III at three different theaters, and they were all 35mm. (The first venue had terrible sound, but I would have had to climb over people to complain, the auditorium was packed!) Digital projection was not that widespread in 2005. The prints looked good, but being on film can't conceal dodgy CGI and digital composites.

Only saw Episode II once in a theater, and the print was a washed out mess.

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#699138
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Doctor Who
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There was an interview on the James Bond DVD's with that one fellow who pops up in various 007 movies, which mentioned demand for American actors in the UK. (I think he also voiced characters on Thunderbirds.) I would think that made them a little scarce for tv shows, which probably didn't pay as well as movies.

There was one story on The Tomorrow People, (the original, not the remake) that was chock full of broad American stereotypes, including a not very flattering portrait of a certain president. Even as a teenager I felt a little insulted. Had the show aired in the U.S. in the 70's, there might have been sanctions imposed! ;)