Disney. A company known for it's children's movies and cartoonish style. Even adults can find enjoyment in Disney films. It is a timeless company that will stand for a long time.
LucasArts: Another well known name. LucasArts started the booming special effects industry and pioneered almost every advancement in special effects technology. They make video games, ranging from Star Wars based simulators, RPGs, MMOs, and so on, to cult classics like Labyrinth.
However, Lucas Arts is best known for making the Star Wars franchise. Over the years since 1977, it has built up quite the fan base, spreading it's influence into every genre known to man. And sometimes women. However, after Star Wars: Return of The Jedi (Originally Revenge of the Jedi.) George Lucas, the well known and much beloved director decided to stop making the Star Wars films. He did however go back and revamp to first three films.
Then the announcements started. Star Wars was being revitalized. Another three films were being released. A prequel to answer all your burning questions... And sadly raising more. Like what sort of low had George hit, to throw in a character like Jar Jar Binks?
Many were grossly disappointed over the refreshing move, and many dropped their love for the franchise all together. Others became purists, believing that only the original three films and the included Expanded Universe before Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace, could represent the true Star Wars name.
Cut to Star Wars Episode II. An amazing feast or special effects, lightsaber fights, and a hideously written love story. However, if you are like me, you still love the movie, so long as you have a remote nearby to skip through the mushy parts. When I want a romance movie, I'll watch Better Off Dead.
Anyway, Star Wars Episode II brought back some people, and opened the franchise to many new fans. Then Star Wars Episode III is released. The vital lynch pin between the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, of the Star Wars Franchise. And it was... Mixed.
Many, many people, absolutely loved Star Wars Episode III. It was action packed, fast moving, well put together, and the romance story was nominally bearable. I personally found it exciting the first couple times, but it lost appeal fast.
I should also note that George Lucas had had time to make changes to his original trilogy some more, including the long disputed, "Han Shot First" scenario. However, just recently, he did one last revamp and released it on Blu-Ray. After it was released... The number of living Star Wars fans plummeted as suicide rates skyrocketed. It was a disaster...
George, old buddy old pal, we all love what you have done for the world... We really do... But please, stop trying to fix what isn't broken. Thank you.
Oh? What's this we hear about? Disney? Buying Star Wars and LucasArts? Should we be excited? Should we go on another walk about and rethink our lives? Should we check Snopes first? Oh wait, nope it's true...
So... Now what? In my opinion, I say that this is the best move that George Lucas has made in the past 15 or so years.
Yes. Let the ridicule begin. But it is true. What has George done, but run his successful much loved franchise into the ground. Repeatedly I might add.Why not let someone else try? Why not a trusted company? One known to deliver well done movies.
why not Disney? They did Avengers. Who's gonna complain about that? Heck, they own Marvel. Get the guys from Marvel and LucasArts working together making a film, and the world will be eating out of Disney's hands... Well, more than they usually do.
I believe that Disney is the best company for the job. More power to them.
Jake of All Trades, dodging the audiences boos, signing off.
LucasArts: Another well known name. LucasArts started the booming special effects industry and pioneered almost every advancement in special effects technology. They make video games, ranging from Star Wars based simulators, RPGs, MMOs, and so on, to cult classics like Labyrinth.
However, Lucas Arts is best known for making the Star Wars franchise. Over the years since 1977, it has built up quite the fan base, spreading it's influence into every genre known to man. And sometimes women. However, after Star Wars: Return of The Jedi (Originally Revenge of the Jedi.) George Lucas, the well known and much beloved director decided to stop making the Star Wars films. He did however go back and revamp to first three films.
Then the announcements started. Star Wars was being revitalized. Another three films were being released. A prequel to answer all your burning questions... And sadly raising more. Like what sort of low had George hit, to throw in a character like Jar Jar Binks?
Many were grossly disappointed over the refreshing move, and many dropped their love for the franchise all together. Others became purists, believing that only the original three films and the included Expanded Universe before Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace, could represent the true Star Wars name.
Cut to Star Wars Episode II. An amazing feast or special effects, lightsaber fights, and a hideously written love story. However, if you are like me, you still love the movie, so long as you have a remote nearby to skip through the mushy parts. When I want a romance movie, I'll watch Better Off Dead.
Anyway, Star Wars Episode II brought back some people, and opened the franchise to many new fans. Then Star Wars Episode III is released. The vital lynch pin between the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, of the Star Wars Franchise. And it was... Mixed.
Many, many people, absolutely loved Star Wars Episode III. It was action packed, fast moving, well put together, and the romance story was nominally bearable. I personally found it exciting the first couple times, but it lost appeal fast.
I should also note that George Lucas had had time to make changes to his original trilogy some more, including the long disputed, "Han Shot First" scenario. However, just recently, he did one last revamp and released it on Blu-Ray. After it was released... The number of living Star Wars fans plummeted as suicide rates skyrocketed. It was a disaster...
George, old buddy old pal, we all love what you have done for the world... We really do... But please, stop trying to fix what isn't broken. Thank you.
Oh? What's this we hear about? Disney? Buying Star Wars and LucasArts? Should we be excited? Should we go on another walk about and rethink our lives? Should we check Snopes first? Oh wait, nope it's true...
So... Now what? In my opinion, I say that this is the best move that George Lucas has made in the past 15 or so years.
Yes. Let the ridicule begin. But it is true. What has George done, but run his successful much loved franchise into the ground. Repeatedly I might add.Why not let someone else try? Why not a trusted company? One known to deliver well done movies.
why not Disney? They did Avengers. Who's gonna complain about that? Heck, they own Marvel. Get the guys from Marvel and LucasArts working together making a film, and the world will be eating out of Disney's hands... Well, more than they usually do.
I believe that Disney is the best company for the job. More power to them.
Jake of All Trades, dodging the audiences boos, signing off.
