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Nicolawicz · 07-06-2019, 10:38 PM

Or why he chose other directors to direct "his" films, for that matter.

Gold Ranger · 07-06-2019, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gacivory

Excuse me! Us Trekkies prefer Trekkies, not Trekkers!

I'm a Trekkie that prefers the more fun term of Trekkie over the boring term Trekker.

BluBonnet · 07-06-2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicolawicz

That's why Lucas chose a controllable hack like Richard Marquand to direct Jedi. He only cares about money.

Yup. He's giving away almost his entire fortune to philanthropic endeavors, so clearly he must only care about money....

rickah88 · 07-06-2019, 11:49 PM

I’ve seen all 8 episodic films in the theatre as they were released, by far the most theatrical visitation by me over such a period of time...and I like them all.
Are they all perfect? No. They all have their warts, but I like to look past that. I can safely say there is no other major, theatrical film series that spans my lifetime, as good as this franchise. Very much looking forward to IX.
Thank you Star Wars Universe for a lifetime of memories.

hanshotfirst1138 · 07-07-2019, 01:49 AM

Lucas actually signed off on this?! I’m not optimistic enough to think that this means he’s in any way loosening up, but it is interesting news nonetheless...

Jar Jar Stinks · 07-07-2019, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

Yup. He's giving away almost his entire fortune to philanthropic endeavors, so clearly he must only care about money....

Almost his entire fortune? I've seen no evidence of that. He has, however, pledged to give away half his wealth when he turns into a Force Ghost.

BluBonnet · 07-07-2019, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jar Jar Stinks

Almost his entire fortune? I've seen no evidence of that. He has, however, pledged to give away half his wealth when he turns into a Force Ghost.

Google "George Lucas philanthropy"

hanshotfirst1138 · 07-07-2019, 01:59 AM

Look, few people are as critical of many of George’s artistic decisions as I am, but there’s no denying the fact that he’s done a TON to give back to the community, and I give him full credit for that. Hell, didn’t most of the $4 billion from the Disney sale go to charity?

BluBonnet · 07-07-2019, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138

Look, few people are as critical of many of George’s artistic decisions as I am, but there’s no denying the fact that he’s done a TON to give back to the community, and I give him full credit for that. Hell, didn’t most of the $4 billion from the Disney sale go to charity?

Yup, that's the idea. I'm pretty sure his kids are already taken care of with trust funds. They don't need to have billions, they'd only become spoiled brats.

ImBlu_DaBaDee · 07-07-2019, 02:03 AM

I’m happy to see my comment about “Star Wars 77 fans” vs. “Star Wars franchise fans” prompted some healthy discussion! I personally am a fan of the franchise, at least the films. I’ve never read the novels or comics, only played a couple of the video games, and have never been to Celebration. I think The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones are bad films but I still look back on them fondly as I remember being young and how hyped everyone was at the time. Solo to me is pretty underwhelming. But Episodes III through VIII and Rogue One? All amazing. (Well, Revenge of the Sith is so campy it’s amazing, but still...)

Jar Jar Stinks · 07-07-2019, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138

Hell, didn’t most of the $4 billion from the Disney sale go to charity?

No.

BluBonnet · 07-07-2019, 02:19 AM

Fact check:

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When Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney for just over $4 billion in 2012, his spokesperson said he planned to put the majority of the proceeds toward philanthropic endeavors

https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/g...rge-lucas.html

Stanis · 07-07-2019, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

Fact check:

Thats cool and all, but that is a statement, not proof. The only thing listed as being spent in that article is "1 billion for his own museum".

Jar Jar Stinks · 07-07-2019, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

Fact check:

Planning and doing are not the same thing.

BluBonnet · 07-07-2019, 02:31 AM

Gosh, some people are cynical!

Bobbyjoe766 · 07-07-2019, 02:38 AM

Charity begins with restoration of the classic films to their original state.

Nicolawicz · 07-07-2019, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BluBonnet

Yup. He's giving away almost his entire fortune to philanthropic endeavors, so clearly he must only care about money....

He only said he will donate half his fortune. Personally, I don't believe anything that guy says.

stvn1974 · 07-07-2019, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicolawicz

He only said he will donate half his fortune. Personally, I don't believe anything that guy says.

He intended to donate half of his fortune but the technology to do so didn't exist yet.

dbhl3000 · 07-07-2019, 05:03 AM

Lucas should have altered his double chin rather than his Star Wars films.

BluBonnet · 07-07-2019, 05:05 AM

A complete stranger getting plastic surgery is going to make your life better... how?

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07-06-2019, 10:38 PM	#67321
Nicolawicz Special Member Member since:Jan 2011	Or why he chose other directors to direct "his" films, for that matter.

07-06-2019, 11:49 PM	#67324
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	I’ve seen all 8 episodic films in the theatre as they were released, by far the most theatrical visitation by me over such a period of time...and I like them all. Are they all perfect? No. They all have their warts, but I like to look past that. I can safely say there is no other major, theatrical film series that spans my lifetime, as good as this franchise. Very much looking forward to IX. Thank you Star Wars Universe for a lifetime of memories.

07-07-2019, 01:49 AM	#67325
hanshotfirst1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:91 Trading Score:24	Lucas actually signed off on this?! I’m not optimistic enough to think that this means he’s in any way loosening up, but it is interesting news nonetheless...

07-07-2019, 01:59 AM	#67328
hanshotfirst1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:91 Trading Score:24	Look, few people are as critical of many of George’s artistic decisions as I am, but there’s no denying the fact that he’s done a TON to give back to the community, and I give him full credit for that. Hell, didn’t most of the $4 billion from the Disney sale go to charity?

07-07-2019, 02:03 AM	#67330
ImBlu_DaBaDee Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2018 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:431 DVD collection:30	I’m happy to see my comment about “Star Wars 77 fans” vs. “Star Wars franchise fans” prompted some healthy discussion! I personally am a fan of the franchise, at least the films. I’ve never read the novels or comics, only played a couple of the video games, and have never been to Celebration. I think The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones are bad films but I still look back on them fondly as I remember being young and how hyped everyone was at the time. Solo to me is pretty underwhelming. But Episodes III through VIII and Rogue One? All amazing. (Well, Revenge of the Sith is so campy it’s amazing, but still...)

07-07-2019, 02:31 AM	#67335
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	Gosh, some people are cynical!

07-07-2019, 02:38 AM	#67336
Bobbyjoe766 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2016	Charity begins with restoration of the classic films to their original state.

07-07-2019, 05:03 AM	#67339
dbhl3000 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Los Angeles, USA Trading Score:4	Lucas should have altered his double chin rather than his Star Wars films.

07-07-2019, 05:05 AM	#67340
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1	A complete stranger getting plastic surgery is going to make your life better... how?

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