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rickah88 · 01-26-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 006

I agree.

This is great news. Just imagine how stressed he was when he signed that contract. If he screws up he will be receiving hate mail for the rest of his days. He has a good filmography and his worst stuff is still decent.

I can't wait to see the details start to roll in!

This movie could win every major award out there, and he'll still receive hate mail.
Some Star Wars fans just can not be pleased, no matter what!
The last 35 years have taught us this.

metaridley · 01-26-2013, 01:12 PM

I was hoping this announcement would make me excited but I think the prequels and Lucas' endless revisions of IV-VI destroyed any lingering childhood enthusiasm I had for Star Wars. Not ragging on Abrams at all, just realizing that I'm so over this franchise. Oh, well.

JamesKurtovich · 01-26-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by metaridley

I was hoping this announcement would make me excited but I think the prequels and Lucas' endless revisions of IV-VI destroyed any lingering childhood enthusiasm I had for Star Wars. Not ragging on Abrams at all, just realizing that I'm so over this franchise. Oh, well.

Don't give up man. When Lucas sold it off, I felt like a candle was lit in the dark. Do not despair!

With Disney, I feel that the UOT has a fighting chance, as well as any new Star Wars films.

metaridley · 01-26-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Don't give up man. When Lucas sold it off, I felt like a candle was lit in the dark. Do not despair!

With Disney, I feel that the UOT has a fighting chance, as well as any new Star Wars films.

What does "UOT" mean?

JamesKurtovich · 01-26-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by metaridley

What does "UOT" mean?

Unaltered Original Trilogy

Blu Warrior · 01-26-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

This movie could win every major award out there, and he'll still receive hate mail.
Some Star Wars fans just can not be pleased, no matter what!
The last 35 years have taught us this.

They are not Star Wars fans.

rickah88 · 01-26-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Warrior

They are not Star Wars fans.

Well I'm not one to debate the validity of one's fandom, nor can I solve all the world's problems...but all I know is I love all the movies(of course I'd like to have the UOT's), and can't wait for new film. I couldn't be more pleased with all the great news coming so quickly from this project!

walter stark · 01-26-2013, 02:13 PM

I think its possibly one the best move Disney/Lucas Film have done Director wise. They have gone with a Director what is experienced and young and wont be trying to put his stamp on it, just what the fans and wanting to see with something new.

Monolithium · 01-26-2013, 02:16 PM

No doubt that JJ will bring something special to Episode VII. Expect a Greg Grunberg cameo.

Truly excited now.

Spicoli · 01-26-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Don't give up man. When Lucas sold it off, I felt like a candle was lit in the dark. Do not despair!

With Disney, I feel that the UOT has a fighting chance, as well as any new Star Wars films.

Absolutely no chance in hell on getting UOT.

rickah88 · 01-26-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

Absolutely no chance in hell on getting UOT.

Source, besides your opinion?

Ernest Rister · 01-26-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rickah88

Source, besides your opinion?

I think Disney's going to pump that well - they own the movies now, they can do what they want -- but I also think they'll be as shrewd as Lucas when it comes to releasing them on home video. They'll strike when the iron is hot.

rickah88 · 01-26-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

I think Disney's going to pump that well - they own the movies now, they can do what they want -- but I also think they'll be as shrewd as Lucas when it comes to releasing them on home video. They'll strike when the iron is hot.

Of course, once a deal is in place with Fox...or maybe they don't mind if Fox take a piece of the pie.
I do know this, Disney has to start recouping that $4 billion some way. The fastest way to throw a little coin in the coffers would be to release the UOT's. I think for them, the iron can never be any hotter.

stvn1974 · 01-26-2013, 03:40 PM

Count me in the group that doubts we get the UOT.

Spicoli · 01-26-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

I think Disney's going to pump that well - they own the movies now, they can do what they want -- but I also think they'll be as shrewd as Lucas when it comes to releasing them on home video. They'll strike when the iron is hot.

I do not blame you if this sounds far fetched. I used to live a block from ILM in San Rafael CA. I would drink and play pool across the street from ILM. Now things change and this was about 10 years ago but people their were saying that we will never see the UOT. One reason going around is that since his divorce, she has some points in the originals so if he alters it she gets nothing from it. So we will never see it cause she's not going to profit from it. Like I said nothing to substantiate. THese were all hearsay to me

bluthx · 01-26-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

I do not blame you if this sounds far fetched. I used to live a block from ILM in San Rafael CA. I would drink and play pool across the street from ILM. Now things change and this was about 10 years ago but people their were saying that we will never see the UOT. One reason going around is that since his divorce, she has some points in the originals so if he alters it she gets nothing from it. So we will never see it cause she's not going to profit from it. Like I said nothing to substantiate. THese were all hearsay to me

It may sound far fetched but its the most logical explanation i've heard for not releasing the UOT. Its sounds better than "they don't exist anymore".

Ernest Rister · 01-26-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicoli

I do not blame you if this sounds far fetched. I used to live a block from ILM in San Rafael CA. I would drink and play pool across the street from ILM. Now things change and this was about 10 years ago but people their were saying that we will never see the UOT. One reason going around is that since his divorce, she has some points in the originals so if he alters it she gets nothing from it. So we will never see it cause she's not going to profit from it. Like I said nothing to substantiate. THese were all hearsay to me

Lucas doesn't own them anymore. If Disney wants to include them and pay Marcia some bones, they can. Thing is, even when he did still own the films, he did in fact release them on DVD (although in a substandard fashion, merely giving an alternative to the pirated versions).

Star Wars has seen a blu release already. If Disney were to re-release them again on blu (and they will), what better way to get people to double dip than restored versions of the original films included, a'la Spielberg's E.T.? The good will generated by that could be signifcant.

bluthx · 01-26-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

Lucas doesn't own them anymore. If Disney wants to include them and pay Marcia some bones, they can. Thing is, even when he did still own the films, he did in fact release them on DVD (although in a substandard fashion, merely giving an alternative to the pirated versions).

Another very good point.

Ernest Rister · 01-26-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bluthx

It may sound far fetched but its the most logical explanation i've heard for not releasing the UOT. Its sounds better than "they don't exist anymore".

Yes, that was exceptionally nonsensical.

stvn1974 · 01-26-2013, 03:55 PM

As far as Fox agreeing to a co-release with Disney to release Star Wars (1977) just look at how well Fox and Warner Bros have been playing with each other when it comes to the Batman TV series from the 1960's. There is even less money to make on the Batman series than Star Wars.

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01-26-2013, 01:12 PM	#2742
metaridley Banned Member since:Feb 2012	I was hoping this announcement would make me excited but I think the prequels and Lucas' endless revisions of IV-VI destroyed any lingering childhood enthusiasm I had for Star Wars. Not ragging on Abrams at all, just realizing that I'm so over this franchise. Oh, well.

01-26-2013, 02:13 PM	#2748
walter stark Senior Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:50	I think its possibly one the best move Disney/Lucas Film have done Director wise. They have gone with a Director what is experienced and young and wont be trying to put his stamp on it, just what the fans and wanting to see with something new.

01-26-2013, 02:16 PM	#2749
Monolithium Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Canada	No doubt that JJ will bring something special to Episode VII. Expect a Greg Grunberg cameo. Truly excited now.

01-26-2013, 03:40 PM	#2754
stvn1974 Banned Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	Count me in the group that doubts we get the UOT.

01-26-2013, 03:55 PM	#2760
stvn1974 Banned Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	As far as Fox agreeing to a co-release with Disney to release Star Wars (1977) just look at how well Fox and Warner Bros have been playing with each other when it comes to the Batman TV series from the 1960's. There is even less money to make on the Batman series than Star Wars.

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