imperialscum

Ryan-SWI said:

imperialscum said:

There is a huge difference between a few seconds appearance (which I don’t mind) and a prequel being entirely about the character…

If by “a few seconds” you mean three whole movies, then sure… A few seconds…

I thought you meant TFA appearance. As for PT, yes McGregor did a fine job with acting. However, that unfortunately doesn’t change anything for me. I would by far prefer Obi-Wan’s backstory (and the whole OT backstory) to be left alone.

In general, prequel to any film is inherently doomed to fail as it competes with an imagination of every person that saw the original film.

Apology accepted, Captain Needa.

Ryan-SWI said:

imperialscum said:

This film was inherently a failure. The very basic rule is that you do not meddle with OT main characters. On top of that, you simply cannot do a Han Solo film without Harrison Ford. And even if they used a time machine to make Ford young again, the film would still suck as the very basic rule is broken.

Look, I don’t have any interest in this film, but that’s just a silly thing to say.
Most of the people I talk to, even those who loathe the prequels, say Ewan McGregor did an excellent job as Obi-Wan, so why can’t this guy give a younger Han the same treatment?
Last time I checked, Obi-Wan was “an OT main character”.

There is a huge difference between a few seconds appearance (which I don’t mind) and a prequel being entirely about the character…

If it bothers you so greatly just skip it like me, nobody is forcing you to watch it.

I probably will skip it. Nevertheless, I can give my opinion on this.

This film was inherently a failure. The very basic rule is that you do not meddle with OT main characters. On top of that, you simply cannot do a Han Solo film without Harrison Ford. And even if they used a time machine to make Ford young again, the film would still suck as the very basic rule is broken.

Alderaan said:

imperialscum said:

One way or another, putting hope on the “profit” is delusional. As I already said, LF is making billions with each new film. Several millions of profits from potential release of theatrical versions is not even worth a consideration (profit-wise).

You guys can think whatever you want, but money is not the reason the OOT has been nixed. It has nothing to do with the distribution rights, either. The sole reason Disney has no plans to restore the OOT is because George Lucas doesn’t want it to happen. Kathleen Kennedy and his minions still run Lucasfilm. Lucas himself is the largest single living shareholder of Disney stock. It’s not going to happen as long as he is alive.

It’s been 4 years already. Let it go.

If you are right about Disney trying to please Lucas, it is only because of the reason I mentioned. If OOT release actually offered a considerable profit, any such Lucas’ wishes (if they exist) would quickly be ignored. But since OOT release offers a mere “change” in the current scope, it is not worth any effort or trouble.

LuckyGungan2001 said:

invite all the members who haven’t yet proven themselves to be complete dicks

Do you have a measure and units for this “dickness” property?

TV’s Frink said:

Even the great imperialscum makes an occasional mistake, so I wasn’t surprised at all.

I don’t make language mistakes. I make linguistic drift.

Ryan-SWI said:

I can’t be sure if ImperialScum is trolling, or if he really does think he’s an amazing individual.

Neither. He simply is an amazing individual.

After ghost scene change in 2004 there was really nothing worst that could top that, so I wasn’t surprised at all.

I would like to see Goodfellas/Casino style of SW film, preferably set on Nar Shaddaa shortly after ROTJ.

I would say film about Jabba would be great too but I prefer major OT characters not to be meddled with. Especially after seeing how badly old EU meddled with so many OT characters.

moviefreakedmind said:

Get back to doing fake research at your study-abroad college internship program – that I’m sure mommy and daddy are paying for – you conceited child!

I don’t think you are in a position to be able to call anyone a child, after making such a childish post.

TV’s Frink said:

If you don’t see it, then the awesomeness of the rest of your posts corrupted you I guess.

I fixed your typo.

Frank your Majesty said:

imperialscum said:

I am sorry but you sure cannot expect me to understand such nonsense.

Frank your Majesty said:

But I don’t expect you to understand this.

Told you so.

Don’t worry. There is absolutely no loss for me in not understanding nonsense.

Frank your Majesty said:

Retared as a slur is not very offensive because it would be particularly insulting to the recipient to be called mentally handicapped, it’s easy to shrug that off, it is offensive because it devalues mentally handicapped people. But I don’t expect you to understand this.

I am sorry but you sure cannot expect me to understand such nonsense. I don’t find mentally handicapped people of any less value, therefore to me, an instance of calling anyone mentally challenged (even if they are not) cannot devalue anyone.

If I call you an “astronaut” and you are not, does that devalue you or astronauts? No, because I don’t find your nor astronauts of any less value. It would only be devaluing to someone who thinks that specific group of people has less value (and your post indicated that you might be someone like that).

TV’s Frink said:

imperialscum said:

TV’s Frink said:

“They don’t hold up to scrutiny” is some A+ imperialsum-level wordsmithery.

Don’t flatter him.

Don’t embarrass yourself.

I never do. But thanks for the tip.

@Haseo
I was speaking about your behaviour in general. I couldn’t care less about specifics of your latest example.

adywan said:

Oh , come off it. you must be either stupid or a pre-teen if you thought that calling people “retarded” wasn’t offensive.

Personally I don’t find it offensive when random people around here call me something like that. Something as petty as that could never have any chance at offending someone intelligent like me. But I understand, not everyone is like me.

TV’s Frink said:

“They don’t hold up to scrutiny” is some A+ imperialsum-level wordsmithery.

Don’t flatter him.

TV’s Frink said:

Big fan of Jedi Rocks, I see.

Nah, not a fan of it at all. It is just that the original scene is about as embarrassing as the new one. So I don’t care which one I have to endure.

New celebration song/scene in ROTJ. This change is essential as the original version is crap.

Hayden from 2004 version and I would be happy with it.

I agree. I love Empire at War.

What you should give up is defending TFA from other people’s opinions.

You rebel scum!

One way or another, putting hope on the “profit” is delusional. As I already said, LF is making billions with each new film. Several millions of profits from potential release of theatrical versions is not even worth a consideration (profit-wise).