In a related move Lucas is going to heretofore refer to Han Solo as "Mary
Duncan", and edit out the blaster he used, replacing it with a bouquet of
freshly cut flowers. He then plans on editing himeslf into the movie, and
showing several scenes culminating in the marriage of himeslf with Ms.
Duncan. Reached for comment, George Lucas had this to say, "Mary and I have
been in love for quite some time, and it's time we told the world."
-----Original Message-----
From: Charlie Griefer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 10:05 AM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Original SW Trilogy on DVD
The original Star Wars trilogy on DVD has been annouced for release Sept
2004. A 4 disc box set will feature the 3 movies, and a 4th bonus disc
(director's commentary?).
Unfortunately, these are the 'special versions' where Lucas added some new
effects and had Greedo shoot first : (
>From http://www.theforce.net/holonet/index.shtml:
<http://www.theforce.net/holonet/index.shtml:>
:: Instead, the DVDs will include the much-debated versions director Lucas
released in the '90s with new digital effects and plot
:: twists that softened the character of Han Solo - even though DVD makes
it easy to offer both the original and director's cut of a
:: movie.
:: It's simply a matter of an artist's right, says Jim Ward, a Lucasfilm
vice president and the executive producer of the set.
:: "We realize there's a lot of debate out there," says Ward. "But this is
not a democracy. We love our fans, but this is about art and
:: filmmaking. [George] has decided that the sole version he wants available
is this one."
:: The original "Star Wars" from 1977 is the second-highest-grossing movie
of all time in the U.S. (behind "Titanic"), and all three
:: "Star Wars" movies in the trilogy still rank in the Top 20.
"artists's rights" my ass. that blows.
Charlie
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