More likely a clause that says, "I get to re-edit my existing films any time some new or cool technology comes along to let me cram even more crap into every scene." :behave
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More likely a clause that says, "I get to re-edit my existing films any time some new or cool technology comes along to let me cram even more crap into every scene." :behave
The Rock-a-who
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That's one of my biggest fears...
rodneyfaile
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Better hope Lucas didn't put in a "Bergeron tartare" clause in the contract then.
Bigdaddy
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4 BILLION!! :lol I seriously doubt Disney would fork over that kind of money with GL's ego strings attached to a contract. If disney want's to make a buddy picture called "Jar-jar & Jabba" I'm sure they can, it is their baby now. If the prequals had never been made I would be probobly be upset that GL had turned SW over to the Mouse, but since I got a real good look at Georges "grown-up" veiw of SW, I'm more than happy to give Disney a shot at getting it right. The PT made $$$ for GL, but if they had been done right, they would have produced many more $$$. The current "flopping" of the re-release in 3D shows just how bad they are. How crowded would the theater be if the OT was cleaned and re-released? 
Saw this this morning and thought it was appropriate given the discussion. Ew.com has and "article" about how Disney just needs to add Iron Man to every one of their properties. Check out the last pic.
CapeTown, CapeTown: Movies, ... | 'Iron Man' + Disney: What If... | Photo 1 of 9 | EW.com
CapeTown, CapeTown: Movies, ... | 'Iron Man' + Disney: What If... | Photo 1 of 9 | EW.com
TK9120
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This article from Bloomberg BusinessWeekly has some good info in it.
How Disney Bought Lucasfilm?and Its Plans for 'Star Wars' - Businessweek
How Disney Bought Lucasfilm?and Its Plans for 'Star Wars' - Businessweek
jme3
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That's a very interesting article; I'd read an excerpt or two from it somewhere else recently.
I have to admit (geek alert...) that I became ever-so-slightly emotional to read the bit about George putting pen to paper on the sales document and finally giving it up. I've been as angry with him over the years about expressing his vision (and not ours) of things as anyone else, and I still have my reservations about various things. But the big picture is that we'd have none of it at all if it hadn't been for him and while it's extremely exciting to think about the future of Star Wars, I can't help but feel melancholy as well that it's a passing-the-torch kind of thing. George Lucas is Star Wars, flaws and all...
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The Rock-a-who
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Not to totally change the subject (since this is a Star Wars thread) but I wish they'd announce they at least have plans for other LucasArts/Films franchises (i.e. Indiana Jones)
TK9120
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I kind of felt the same way reading that. Almost seems like he had second thoughts. Even though they say he was sure about it.
According to that article as long as they see that Indy can make money they'll do something with it. Though with the big man at Disney leaving in a couple of years who knows what the new guy will do.
According to that article as long as they see that Indy can make money they'll do something with it. Though with the big man at Disney leaving in a couple of years who knows what the new guy will do.
:lol :thumbsup
Robert Harris offered to restore the original versions for free and George Lucas refused point blank.
Solo4114
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Which is why it's a good daggum thing Lucas doesn't own this stuff anymore.
yes, it is. There is a lot more to George's reasons not to want to restore the original versions. First he said for years that it was impossible because the original negative was cut up for the SE's and no longer existed. When this was proved to be false he started on the whole "too expensive" thing. A new copyright was created for the 1997 SE's. From what i have heard, as they were no longer the original films any percentages originally given to certain cast and crew were altered. He is well know to hold a grudge towards anyone he has fallen out with. As long as the altered films are the only versions available then he doesn't have to pay his ex-wife Marcia the percentage she would be owed for the originals. Dave Prowse still hasn't received any money for ROTJ SE because Lucas claims that it never made a profit. Seriously? He could release the version we got on the bonus DVD only because it was a 1993 laserdisc master so any fees owed would have already have been paid.
Solo4114
Master Member
I'm familiar with most of that stuff, yeah. And also the vindictive "Screw Marcia" attitude. But I also think that there's a part of him that wants HIS unfettered vision to be what people get, take it or leave it. But hey, whatever. It's all Disney's stuff now. In spite of what some folks think, I rather doubt Disney will be all that concerned with "respecting the rights of the original artist," now that they are the copyright holders (presumably).
SVTStingRay
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i told richard yesterday to suck a richard.......... he didnt get it :lol
Don't be surprised if he shows up at your front door next week and socks you. LOL.
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