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Mr. Beaks Enlists in THE CLONE WARS with Director Dave Filoni!!

This shit is two hours long? by terry1978	Jul 30th, 2008 04:08:40 PM
Man, this better be some good storytelling.
pass by palewook	Jul 30th, 2008 04:16:02 PM

My thoughts exactly by Juan McClane	Jul 30th, 2008 04:17:50 PM
2 hours might be too long.
That shit above me is the best first post ever. by Harry Weinstein	Jul 30th, 2008 04:20:19 PM
n/t
Proof of shitness... by Skraggo	Jul 30th, 2008 04:20:27 PM
Two words: "Jabba's son"
its funny Beaks goes in totally blind..... by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Jul 30th, 2008 04:20:45 PM
The guys asks "Have you seen it?" Uhhhhh no..... "But you were in the presentation right?" Uhhhhh.....one of our other guys was. Still got the job done though....impressive....most impressive...
As much as I like star wars by biffy88	Jul 30th, 2008 04:22:13 PM
I don't think I can be bothered to sit through a 2 hour fucking cartoon with its sole intention to bring me back to watch a television series. Mr. Lucas, bring us the live action series or nothing at all.
They're going to do interesting tie-ins with this too... by Bones	Jul 30th, 2008 04:22:23 PM
Announced at this year's San Diego Comic Con International... At the "New Books Based on the Clone Wars" panel, Pablo Hidalgo announced that Star Wars' official website www.starwars.com would have a weekly webcomic to lead into each episode of the new Cartoon Network television show Star Wars: The Clone Wars. There will be four different artists working on the webcomics--fan favorites Jeff Carlisle, Katie Cook, Grant Gould and Tom Hodges, each bringing their unique styles to the project. More information will be released in the coming weeks leading up to the October debut of the comic and television show. Keep watching www.starwars.com for details. ------ So that will be kind of cool...
running time by TurdontheRun	Jul 30th, 2008 04:25:09 PM
it isn't 121 minutes, its 98 minutes. FACT!
Count me in. by SeanMiller	Jul 30th, 2008 04:32:15 PM
I love hearing that there are still fans out there that don't get off on knocking everything that has to do with Star Wars. Where Luke made all the right decisions when forced to make a choice, Anakin made all the wrong decisions. You could say that he chose poorly.
Adam Cohen is not gay by CODENAME Joker	Jul 30th, 2008 04:32:50 PM
http://tiny.cc/GSZ5H
George! by kwisatzhaderach	Jul 30th, 2008 04:44:40 PM
Scrap the live action TV series and do Episodes VII - IX with an elderly General Skywalker played by Mark Hamill. OK I know it's never going to happen, but my former 7 year old self can dream right? Not sure about this Clone Wars series. A lot of it looks cool but then 'Jabba's son' keeps popping into my mind. We'll see.
this story has been told by GrubStreeter	Jul 30th, 2008 04:50:10 PM
robots vs clones (excuse me droids vs clones)- we get it, and we know how it turns out. And wasn't the whole war orchestrated so that Palpatine could become the Emperor? So what's the point, beyond flashing lights and explosions?
This looks cool by STLost	Jul 30th, 2008 04:54:28 PM
Wasn't there an article or interview with Lucas a long time ago where he talked about how episodes VII-IX would come about? He was saying something like in Episode I - III there was some evil leader that is frozen and is somehow forgotten, only to be 'dethawed' in episode VII-IX. I guess that didn't happen, but would have been cool to see maul, dooku or grievous (or some other baddie) frozen in carbonite, only to be reanimated in episode VII, and an older luke and han and co. have to deal with it
STLost... by MCVamp	Jul 30th, 2008 05:02:58 PM
You might have read one of those old STARLOG pieces where they did speculatory articles about future SW movies. Essentially FanFic in the form of a "news" item. I remember one that had Yoda's brother "Adoy" (no shit) de-carbon-freezing some lost Mandalorians to fight the Empire in the big finale or some nonsense. Oh, and GrubStreeter: You know how WWII ended, right? You skip every war movie ever made?
STLost by kwisatzhaderach	Jul 30th, 2008 05:03:14 PM
Episodes VII - IX were mentioned on and off right up until 1999 but Lucas never had a story for them.
Any sequels.. by macheesmo3	Jul 30th, 2008 05:05:12 PM
would prolly be about Admiral Thrawn and that whole end of things . It might be best if they skipped ahead to Lukes kids and started with brand new baddies. I'll go see this , I'm a sucker for anything that says Star Wars ont it .
Running Time Amended by mrbeaks	Jul 30th, 2008 05:17:18 PM
It is 98 minutes. Sorry for the confusion.
"George has always talked about that, how Anakin is a very good by tompiltoff	Jul 30th, 2008 05:26:55 PM
They should have made time for that in the actual films.
I don't see how any real fan can be excited post prequels by IndustryKiller!	Jul 30th, 2008 05:29:00 PM
If you truly love something then seeing it bastardized should hurt you. Simply seeing Star Wars for Star Wars sake, as we did with the prequels, is something I still havent gotten over and seeing these stupid fucking fanboys rationalize and cheer every desecration of what was once the greatest franchise in screen history is just twisting the knife. If you think the fucking Clone Wars animated film (Jabba the Hutts son??!!) is even in the realm of not be contemptable or that anything related to Star Wars that George Lucas has his narcissistic talentless fingers in is going to be watchable then there is a bridge in brooklyn i can get you a fucking steal on.
What was with that Han Solo question beaks?? by IndustryKiller!	Jul 30th, 2008 05:34:47 PM
Is that just a filler question that you came up with off the cuff or would you actually like to see how the can butcher that character and give him some ridiculous backstory where he randomly crosses paths with every character he'll meet later in his life?
IndustryKiller! by mrbeaks	Jul 30th, 2008 05:51:40 PM
There have been rumors that Han might turn up in the TV series. I've been told time and again that they're utterly bogus, but I figured broaching the subject about a major canon character appearing in either THE CLONE WARS or the live-action show might give us an idea if they're willing to get Han, Leia or Hammerhead involved. Not that you really wanted me to answer your question...
Young Han Solo Chronicles starring Shia LaBeef by Darth_Inedible	Jul 30th, 2008 05:52:33 PM
The series will explore teenage Han's previously undisclosed adventures with Jar Jar's older step brother Tink Tink Binks.
"So what's the point, beyond flashing lights and explosions?" by Shan	Jul 30th, 2008 06:13:53 PM
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Phantom Menace Ruined Star Wars. by Redfive!	Jul 30th, 2008 06:26:37 PM
I think if Episode 2 was Episode 1,3 was 2 and 3 was about Darth Vader hunting down the Jedi star wars fandom would be way different.Episode 1 RUINED star wars to the point where lots of people I know did not go see the other 2...DAMN YOU MICHAEL BAY AND JAR JAR BINKS.
As a fan... by roninredshade	Jul 30th, 2008 06:40:42 PM
My personal feeling is, that it's played out. We know what's going to happen and how. This seems a very Trek-like move. I guess the only things that would get back into Star Wars would be Episodes VII, VIII & IX. Nothing less.
Filoni will save the day by dre1966	Jul 30th, 2008 06:43:10 PM
I have had the pleasure of meeting Dave on a couple of occasions and he is a very nice guy who has shown he has talent with Avatar. If someone else was running I might be worried but he has me convinced to give it a chance. Advance press on the series has been good so I for one am going to give it a chance.
Avatar rocks--enough for me by dead youngling	Jul 30th, 2008 06:47:52 PM

This movie will flop because its not from 20th century fox by Orionsangels	Jul 30th, 2008 06:57:13 PM
Star Wars can't be from the WB. So thats so wrong. It must have the 20th century logo before it starts. Does this movie feature the famous star wars opening letter crawl? it'll look silly after the WB logo. This movie cursed itself
Redfive by Orionsangels	Jul 30th, 2008 07:01:04 PM
TPM isn't a good movie, even Lucas admits that in the making of TPM. But what ruined Star Wars wasn't TPM. It was the Internet and cynicism that killed the beast
His Avatar Episodes... by Lobanhaki	Jul 30th, 2008 07:03:06 PM
Include a number of classics, with some of the best of the first season action sequences. The first two episodes, in fact, are his.
yeah Orionsangel, it's OUR fault by IndustryKiller!	Jul 30th, 2008 07:10:56 PM
Let's conveniently disregard the horrible filmmaking, inorganic special effects, porn level writing and acting, and the terrible continuity be damned storyline of all three prequels. It's our sense of taste that ruined Star Wars. Even after you yourself just said Phantom Menace is a bad film it's still OUR fault. yeah that's GOTTA be it. No flaws in that logic. What an apologist fuck.
the animated people look funky by Rupee88	Jul 30th, 2008 07:40:42 PM
I don't know if i'd care about this otherwise, but it does keep me from watching it for sure.
maybe by pcassou	Jul 30th, 2008 07:44:59 PM
Lucas can make a second trilogy, and redeem himself. But he has to stop making all this shit, seriously how mu
Fox Fanfare by The Funketeer	Jul 30th, 2008 08:03:07 PM
This movie could be better than Citizen Kane and I'd still dock it a star for not using the Fox Fanfare. That'd be like opening an Indiana Jones movie without the Paramount mountain fade.
I really like by Mockingbuddha	Jul 30th, 2008 08:09:34 PM
that issue of West Coast Avengers where Iron Man comes out showing off his new armor and everyone's all like, "Sweet dude!" But then Mockingbird comes out to introduce her costume change which was basically taking off her pants so that her costume consisted of a bathing suit with long sleeves, and Will Smith pops out and says, "AAAW! Hale Yeah!" And Iron Man says, "Upstaged again." Hah! Classic!
I also really like by Mockingbuddha	Jul 30th, 2008 08:21:07 PM
where Natalie Portman tells James Franco she truly deeply loves him, cause her acting sure wasn't letting me know that. And I was like, "Ooooh, okay, now it makes some sense... wait... did she just jump on that big rhino thing and give Annie a quick kiss before trying to dodge laser fire? Hurm. When the drains finally scab over, the Jedi will drown. The accumulated filth of all their sex and murder will foam up about their waists and all the Padawans and Knights will look up and shout, 'Save us!' and I'll look down and whisper, 'Clones.'"
When TPM was coming out by pigshit	Jul 30th, 2008 08:21:25 PM
I was working at KFC and we were given shirts with different characters on them to work in. I was given a Jar Jar one. I used it to wipe my cock for a year until the whole shirt was rock hard, then I threw it out.
For someone who "hates" Star Wars, you sure obsess over it, Indu by Atticus Finch	Jul 30th, 2008 08:45:23 PM
Must be boring being such an elitist prick.
Real reason we'll never see a photo-realistic Star Wars CGI... by qweruiop	Jul 30th, 2008 09:12:36 PM
...movie (ala Beowulf) is because it'll force Lucas to pay royalties to the primary actors (McGregor, Lee, Portman, Jackson, etc) for use of their likeness. The previous TV Clone Wars series and this new movie both use extreme caricatures of the primary actors, which allows Lucas to somewhat keep the characters looking like their movie counterparts, while at the same time keeping him from having to pay the aforementioned actors for their likeness.
wow this guy put down the clone wars shorts by Rufferto	Jul 30th, 2008 09:28:31 PM
I wonder if Lucas told him to say all that? I mean so it wasn't canon because Mace kicked ass in it? Who the hell cares? It's not very professional selling something by putting its predecessor down. And the character designs are awful. That style should only be for 2d. I mean they admit to using Genndy Tartakovsky style don't let him on the project and then say it's not as good? Really? What is this movie rated anyway? I would be surprised at anything more then G.
I don't know if it makes a difference by Dancingforever	Jul 30th, 2008 09:34:16 PM
But I shall try. I saw all the OT Star Wars movies on opening day, grew up with them, loved them, even found a way to like RoTJ as I saw it for what it was. a great movie to watch on LsD. When TPM came out I will never forget walking out of the theatre feeling as if a good friend had died, or at the least changed so radically I no longer could relate to them. I don't hate Lucas, I don't look down on the people who like the PT or even this bizarre incarnation of Star Wars, I just don't care anymore. Star Wars has become more of a brand then a great story. Star Wars is now a corporation that churns out product that has some feeble link to a once great movie series. Animated cartoons, Jabba's son, a teenage Han Solo, Darth Vader reduced to the equivalent of space version of Brandon Walsh, Purple Light Sabres, etc. etc. The essence of what is now missing is the engaging stories and characters that people care about. My only wish is that this series, franchise, corporation or whatever would finally rest in peace and we could all move on. Ah George, what happened to the small art films you promised us...
Funny. by skydemon	Jul 30th, 2008 09:44:08 PM
I have just absolutely no interest in seeing this whatsoever. just none, I could care less. I suppose the last three movies killed Star Wars for me. The only Star Wars for me are the original three, no damn special editions, not even the damn extra special editions. Just the original movies, dated FX and all. All else pretending to be Star Wars is just simply very stinky Ewok fodder.
star wars and kids today by Zeck	Jul 30th, 2008 10:03:17 PM
my 8 year old son is super exited to see this so what the hell! we have all been over marketd to for the last 30 years!
first by Zeck	Jul 30th, 2008 10:09:46 PM
i have been coming to this site daly for 7 years and have never posted so there you go!
Hey everyone.. shut the hell up by Cotton McKnight	Jul 30th, 2008 10:22:40 PM
You heard me. Quit your whining and move along. Don't like it? Fine, don't see it. But you all know you will because you love to be enraged with George and you want something else to bitch at him about.
Four-Star SFX Review for "Clone Wars" by Termigoonie	Jul 30th, 2008 10:24:39 PM
From SFX magazine in the U.K.: The 20th Century Fox fanfare is such an integral part of the Star Wars experience that seeing the Warner Brothers shield dissolving into “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” is a rather disconcerting experience. The absence of an opening crawl – to say what it’s been replaced with would be an unfair spoiler – and slightly remixed theme tune do nothing but add to the suspicion that The Clone Wars comes from a very different place to the live-action movies. But make no mistake, as soon as you’re plunged into the heart of a Jedi vs battledroids confrontation on a distant world, this is pure, unadulterated Star Wars. The characters may be heavily stylized CG caricatures of the saga’s heroes and villains, but the essence of George Lucas’s creation remains in a movies that nests at least two of the prequels. Indeed, The Clone Wars’ brand of simplistic, action-heavy storytelling is a fantastic breath of fresh air after the complex political machinations that bogged down much of Episodes I and II. The film’s biggest strength is that it’s clearly been made by fans for fans. It’s easy to picture planning meetings dissolving into sessions of “Wouldn’t it be cool if…” particularly when Anakin leads a vertical assault on a distant temples, clone troopers and giant walkers scaling a massive cliff as Separatist fire rains down on them. The movies packed with sequences that more than hold their own against their live-action equivalents. And while it’s hardly Apocalypse Now, Clone Wars doesn’t sanitise the violence. Some scenes are surprisingly brutal: a battledroid grabbing a trooper by the neck before shooting him point blank is up there with the charred corpses of Luke’s aunt and uncle in the Star Wars pantheon of unpleasantness. This is the Clone Wars as many fans of the original trilogy wanted to see them, much closer to the prequels that existed in our heads than The Phantom Menace turned out to be. As a curtain-raiser to the upcoming Clone Wars TV series – set to continue filling the gaps between Episodes II and III – this is an impressive statement of intent. The CG proves surprisingly effective, with the cast’s cartoony, almost puppet-like appearance perfectly suiting the material. The animation may not possess Pixar levels of complexity – probably impossible when you’ve eventually got to churn out weekly episodes – but with its vibrant colour scheme and simple, get-to-the-point-dialogue, The Clone Wars is straight out of the comic-book school of storytelling. Needless to say, the hardware and spaceships look fantastic – you have to look very hard to see where what you see here defers from the (admittedly just as CG) equivalents in the prequels. Although the mention of protecting shipping lanes through the Outer Rim conjures unpleasant memories of Trade Federation blockades, the plot involving the kidnap of Jabba the Hutt’s son rarely lets the excitement levels dip – in fact, the action’s so relentless that come the final quarter you might find yourself begging for a breather. Slug Jr proves an ingenious McGuffin, both a convincing reason for conflict between the Republic and Count Dooku’s Separatists (both sides want to keep Jabba onside) and a brilliant plot device for exploring the relationship between future Vader Anakin Skywalker and his new Padawan learner, Ahsoka Tano, when they have the play nursemaid. The character stuff works as well as it does is a welcome surprise. Cartoon Anakin process to be a much more likeable character than the Hayden Christensen version, suggesting he might become the rogue-ish Han Solo character the prequels lacked, while one glance between Anakin and the secret missus Padme, shared via hologram, conveys more sexual chemistry than any number of musings about the romantic properties of sand. The newbies, too, fare well, with the impetuous Ahsoka mostly avoiding the annoying qualities that are usually the hallmarks of a screen sidekick, and Asajj Ventress displaying plenty of menace and her fair share of skill with a lightsaber. Even the usually faceless clones are given a chance to develop, with their haircuts (some of them hilarious) suggesting they’ve grown individual personalities. Above all The Clone Wars is fun. Sure, a few gags fall flat, but this gets back to the adventure serial roots that first inspired George Lucas all those years ago. The kid in you will love it.
and by the way.. i was at a target the other day.. by Cotton McKnight	Jul 30th, 2008 10:25:31 PM
and some of the new toys came were out. This little kid kept saying "where's jar jar?" over and over.
Doctor Zoidberg needs some gay? by skiff	Jul 30th, 2008 10:31:44 PM
sorry he needs some fucking gay.
I will not by The Brains	Jul 30th, 2008 10:33:11 PM
let this abomeenayshun in mah house. I will not let my chirrun be sposed to it. I will not let mah DVD player be sposed to it. Soo-EEE! Soo-EEE!!!
Hey Skydemon by Termigoonie	Jul 30th, 2008 10:51:02 PM
Just curious, if the last three movies "killed" "Star Wars" for you, why are you spending your time posting here and why do you use terms like "Ewok fodder"? I guess, it seems, you COULD care less. A lot less!
The key line in that review to me by Termigoonie	Jul 30th, 2008 10:51:54 PM
"This is the Clone Wars as many fans of the original trilogy wanted to see them, much closer to the prequels that existed in our heads than The Phantom Menace turned out to be."
i will see it in the theaters by Zeck	Jul 30th, 2008 10:55:49 PM
i hated the episoid 1 as much as the next guy. but who cares my kid wantes to see it. and it's cool to see any star wars with your kids
Not impressive, Mr. Beaks. Most definitely NOT impressive. by Le Vicious Fishus	Jul 30th, 2008 11:21:52 PM
Damn. What a lightweight interview. You and I both know what the elephant in the room was: the prequels--all three of them to one degree or another--sucked ass. How do you plan to deal with that sad fact, Dave, considering your film/tv toons are stuck right smack tab in the middle of two of these REALLY TERRIBLE AND DISAPPOINTING films. There are probably ten to twenty questions you COULD have asked this guy if you weren't so busy trying to make him like you. If you really want some respect as an interviewer, Mr. Beaks, you'll ask some tough questions next time. I swear, between you and Quint, it seems like AICN is sucking off every director/writer who deigns to speak with them. Please free your writerly nuts from the vice-grip they are so obviously trapped in.
WE KNOW THERE'S GOOD IN ANAKIN by J-Dizzle	Jul 30th, 2008 11:45:06 PM
He did, after all, save his own son from Palpatine's wrath.
Hey Rufferto by Termigoonie	Jul 31st, 2008 12:20:16 AM
How is calling the Genndy shorts "just awesome" putting them down, exactly?
This is great and everything, but.. by Harold-Sherbort	Jul 31st, 2008 12:40:23 AM
what the fuck is going on with Midnight Meat Train?
You couldn't pay me to see this.... by exie	Jul 31st, 2008 01:00:08 AM
Seriously, even if it were free I wouldn't waste gas to go to the theater to see it. Lucas is a bloated asshole gasbag who has become the Emperor. He's become the thing he used to rail about when he was younger and hooked up with Coppola. I hope this tanks and I hope he never makes another film again. What a waste of talent and great story.
Star Wars is dead to me. by exie	Jul 31st, 2008 01:04:47 AM
I won't even go see it in 3D. The last nickel Lucas will ever get from me was for the Lego Star Wars video game that was entirely more enjoyable than any of the prequel movies.
Why Why Why by bk-whopper	Jul 31st, 2008 01:21:00 AM
Lucas has more money they God, why does he stay in the game? Why can't he just disappear and become an eccentric hermit like Howard Hughes and leave the industry in the hands of real story tellers like Chris Nolan?
Are you going to respond to everyone? by Rufferto	Jul 31st, 2008 03:07:47 AM
And defend this movie all day and night? Not that you don't sound like such a classy enjoyable gentleman but I can think of more fun things to do then argue with you. Having teeth pulled, maybe. Release that sardonic bile on someone else please. I know you think your clever but I'm not in the mood to jump through hoops.
Will you fucking relax IndustryKiller! by Orionsangels	Jul 31st, 2008 03:23:45 AM
I'm not a fan of TPM. I'm saying the Internet can make or break a film.
Industry Killer by onezeroone	Jul 31st, 2008 04:34:02 AM
I share your cynicism and disgust at this blatant milking of the cash cow. It looks like George has his heart set on convincing everyone about how good Anakin is. Beaks made a good point about darkness of the prequel universe, can't avoid it. I'd prefer a brief series about events AFTER RotJ.
bk-whopper by Sailor Rip	Jul 31st, 2008 07:58:54 AM
Maybe he still loves the universe he created and wants to tell more stories.
Every SW production not directed by Lucas by Knugen	Jul 31st, 2008 08:28:09 AM
is fine in my book(except the ewok movies and the holiday special - obviously an inspiration to Lucas for the prequels) Whatever that fat fuck is up to now - do not let him near the directors chair. Any day that bastard gets eaten by a Bantha is a good day.
BOYCOTT by chanjumar	Jul 31st, 2008 09:07:25 AM
It's the only way. Rather than complain and whine and get angry (but still fork over your cash), JUST DO NOT GO. It's the only thing that will send a message.
Lucas bashing got old about 6 years ago by kwisatzhaderach	Jul 31st, 2008 10:56:15 AM

I was listening to Rush Limbaugh yesterday.. by Cotton McKnight	Jul 31st, 2008 11:20:15 AM
and this woman was talking about how she hates him- he is a sexist, racist, and every other bad name you can think to throw at him. She listens every day, and she hates him so much that she has started taking pills for high blood pressure. That reminds me a lof of you people. For some reason, you are addicted to hating George Lucas. I really don't get it. You will see this movie one way or another, because it's in your nature. You need your "fix".
I'm sure I'll see the TV episode someday by TheManBehindTheMask	Jul 31st, 2008 11:30:32 AM
But no way I'll see it on the big screen because,I don't know... I feel it's not the good medium to watch this.
Again...premiering a TV show in theaters is a rip off. by knowthyself	Jul 31st, 2008 01:12:52 PM
Stop trying to rip people off.
HAHAHAHA...thats funny, chanjumar by llac12	Jul 31st, 2008 02:03:25 PM
Boycott...send a message...hahaHAHA. Somebody should introduce you to the real world, where SW and GL are loved by millions.
Yes, the prequals suck... by Pvt. Noguchi	Jul 31st, 2008 02:19:08 PM
they really do. RotS is a little better than the first two, but its still not even close to a "good" movie. That said, i still get a total hard on anytime i see a lightsaber on screen. I know its silly, but its just fucking awesome to hear that snap-hiss and to watch the blades go. So yeah, it'll probably suck, but its got lightsabers, so i'm there.
Kidnapped, Jabba the Hutt’s son has been by Chief Joseph	Jul 31st, 2008 02:47:50 PM
Kidnapped, Jabba the Hutt’s son has been. Care, why should we?
George Lucas on 'The Clone Wars': by Giario	Jul 31st, 2008 03:05:24 PM
'Pay up you retarded peasants, or I'll send my daughter to your house to beat the living shit out of you and kick your dog's head off.'
"All you bitches are gonna see this anyways." by Chief Joseph	Jul 31st, 2008 03:45:28 PM
I really doubt it this time; that's just the vibe I get from talking to people. Kids will probably see this, but that's it. If George had just debuted this on TV like it was intended and didn't do this obvious cash-grab theatrical release, I don't think he'd be getting as much "hater" flak.
And how 'bout that animation? by Nocturnaloner	Jul 31st, 2008 04:42:55 PM
How can anyone make an animated movie for theatrical release, with virtually no facial animation? I've seen stop motion tests with action figures that had more character and expression.
I'm taking my nephew by Hikaru Ichijo	Jul 31st, 2008 05:22:06 PM
This could be a good one for the little fans, and there's nothing wrong with that.
got my tickets....... by j2talk	Jul 31st, 2008 05:32:09 PM
I've been a Sar Wars fan since 77 and i can proudly say that since ESB I've seen each film opening day.....I'll not miss this one...other than the StarWars Holiday Special, and the Ewoks cartoon, I've enjoyed ALL the StarWars I've seen....Yes I said ALL- even EP 1 and the live action Ewok movies....sit back and Enjoy the ride people...
got my tickets....... by j2talk	Jul 31st, 2008 05:32:13 PM
I've been a Sar Wars fan since 77 and i can proudly say that since ESB I've seen each film opening day.....I'll not miss this one...other than the StarWars Holiday Special, and the Ewoks cartoon, I've enjoyed ALL the StarWars I've seen....Yes I said ALL- even EP 1 and the live action Ewok movies....sit back and Enjoy the ride people...
As for Star Wars "canon"... by j2talk	Jul 31st, 2008 05:35:59 PM
"Canon" for Star Wars has been pretty flexible, going as far back as Splinter of the Minds Eye. Much like Star Trek, Unless you see it on Screen don't it take it as canon.
How many of you remember the Omni article? by j2talk	Jul 31st, 2008 05:45:30 PM
Give me more Star Wars...How many of you remember the Omni article from back in 78-79 that talked about Lucas' Plan for 9 films, I think it was here that Darth Vaders fall in to a volcano was first mentioned and the supposed climax to the series that showed the entire story was being told to a group of children by the droids?
Well, I still love SW by TheLastCleric	Jul 31st, 2008 06:15:16 PM
I loved the prequels as much as the originals and despite all the ridiculous anal rubbing and angry fan talk of being back-doored by Lucas, I felt the prequels had a much more interesting story arch and some insanely cool mythological touches that are pretty brilliant upon closer inspection. Most of the hatred spewed at Lucas is so transparent at this point that it’s become little more than white noise. What really amuses me is how people suck off the original Clone Wars series even though it would have been panned had Lucas included such bombast in the prequels. Even funnier is how the prequels get slammed for containing the same flaws found in the originals. I mean, “Laugh it up Fuzzball” and “I’d rather kiss a wookie.” is somehow acceptable dialogue but Vader screams “Noooo!” and it’s the end of the fucking world? And incidentally, if Star Wars is so fucking dead and buried, why do so many of you come into these threads and continue to talk incessant shit? Sith came out three fucking years ago and you’re still feeling the burn? And some of you have the audacity to attack the fans? Truth be told, I don’t give a shit of you like Star Wars or not but Jesus, some of you need to let it go. Lucas doesn’t owe you a fucking thing and if you’re that disinterested with this film/TV series don’t watch it. That said, I think Clone Wars looks pretty damn good so they got my money.
SeanMiller by Caerdwyn	Jul 31st, 2008 07:04:25 PM
Anakin's "decisions" were on rails. They could've run an Amtrak on the path he took through Ep 1, 2 and 3. Nothing felt natural about his journey from slightly self-centered apprentice Jedi to supposedly dark and brooding Vader. It was forced. It was trash. If Clone Wars allows the character a little extra depth and breadth, great, but I'll chalk that entirely up to the others involved in the film, not Lucas. Unless he explicitly stated "make Anakin a little more like a human being instead of a special effect in this, guys, k?"
Anakin's "decisions" were on rails-B,S by j2talk	Jul 31st, 2008 07:42:58 PM
BS.....they only seemed like that because you knew they where coming.... people where shocked when he slaughtered the SandPeople.....
There's still good in him!!! by Diddypop5996	Jul 31st, 2008 11:59:23 PM
Nice interview and from the sounds of it...looks like we have something positive finally to look 4ward 2!
DTURANG!!! by Diddypop5996	Aug 1st, 2008 12:05:33 AM
I couldn't agree more with your outlook on the films...the three of them though admittedly a fan came off more kiddie city time than the vader is going to kick ass for 3 more movies that we certainly did not get. Finally, I have been a fan of star wars my entire 32 years of existence but frankly I'm bored...Message to George I have no problem with you making tons of money but you have a responsibility to the faithful to do things in a way that is cooler than anything star trek. Dturang nailed it...Shame on you.
NEWSFLASH!!! by Whydidntyousee	Aug 1st, 2008 01:50:00 AM
This just in: Someone on the internet has an opinion!! Will all of you Lucas bashers please post your home addresses? The media would love to come over your house immediately and get your world altering opinion! The fact that your sad sheltered childhoods have been "raped" is big news and people everywhere need to be informed of this tragedy. The fact that the last three movies didn't give you the boner you wanted is going to be front page news!! Your theory about George Lucas needing more money is so unique and refreshing that scientists are going to need you to advise them as they try and figure out other big mysteries of the universe like why the fuck you keep posting on here if you don't like SW and why for some reason the movies and toys continue to sell even though critical, analytical and cynical minds such as yourselves claim that no one likes SW anymore!! Jeezus. At first, reading this page makes me think no one likes SW anymore but then I realized it's really just 20 or so whiners in their basements that need to vent bc they can't get over their broken dreams of being film makers. Go build your own empire you stupid fucks. Meanwhile the rest of us well adjusted fans will go and have fun for two hours then get on with our lives whether we liked a film or not.

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