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fuck you george lucas. [View all] Soylent Brice Oct 2012 OP

What do you have against Disney? nt Honeycombe8 Oct 2012 #1

its mostly because of this: Soylent Brice Oct 2012 #3

LOL, all you know is cuss words. Hard to make your point. Logical Oct 2012 #33

Disney is a leader of the MPAA and a big force behind the insane copyright extensions (CTEA) & DRM. NYC Liberal Oct 2012 #10

Thankfully, negativland doesn't care what Disney thinks: kentauros Oct 2012 #19

It's corporate death entertainment. Lucky Luciano Oct 2012 #39

Not sure I understand what you mean by that term. Bake Oct 2012 #92

Just a joke basically Lucky Luciano Nov 2012 #104

Actually, an apt phrase. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #109

+1 HiPointDem Nov 2012 #100

The better question is, what does Disney have against mothers? Zalatix Oct 2012 #53

It seems kind of ironic that you would bring this up in a topic about Star Wars BarackTheVote Oct 2012 #59

Well he did (accidently) kill his own mother... Scurrilous Oct 2012 #77

I did a research paper once on the archetypal hero/heroine of fairy tales. Honeycombe8 Oct 2012 #90

Bambi's mother died, didn't she? Zalatix Oct 2012 #91

mary poppins = dithering stupid mother. bambi = mom dies. parent trap = divorced parents, kids HiPointDem Nov 2012 #102

Superman, parents killed in planetary explosion BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #110

Seriously, Zalatix, how is this even remotely a good reason BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #113

Three words... Jamastiene Nov 2012 #97

Two words: BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #112

Yeah, but how do you *really* feel? KeepItReal Oct 2012 #2

Pixar, Marvel, LucasFilm exboyfil Oct 2012 #4

And ABC, ESPN, A dozen other cable channels, Studios, etc etc etc. tridim Oct 2012 #9

Their own stable? Brother Buzz Oct 2012 #22

Lion King (rip off of Kimba) exboyfil Oct 2012 #28

Solid, yes, and all three transitioned to attractions at the theme parks, then closed. Brother Buzz Oct 2012 #40

ILM abelenkpe Oct 2012 #31

Better Disney than Murdoch's News Corp David Zephyr Oct 2012 #81

I'm truly shocked that there doesn't seem to be an antitrust thing happening here. joshcryer Nov 2012 #107

For acquiring LUCASFILM? BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #111

Disney bought the Marvel franchise and there was even more nerdrage RomneyLies Oct 2012 #5

Unfortunately... teenagebambam Oct 2012 #36

Sorta incorrect.... Rosco T. Oct 2012 #82

nerdrage Berlum Oct 2012 #57

There's no if about it. joshcryer Nov 2012 #108

The man has been in the business for 47 years Major Nikon Oct 2012 #6

Who cares? panader0 Oct 2012 #7

Given the large number of Trekies, Gamers, and Star Wars fans... white_wolf Oct 2012 #38

Did you not see "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?" Hissyspit Oct 2012 #8

Loved it, personally. They brought back Karen Allen even though she is an older woman now. Zalatix Oct 2012 #54

I love Karen Allen and liked the ending. Hissyspit Oct 2012 #73

The prequels really make me question if he quinnox Oct 2012 #11

Lucas only wrote and directed the original and SomethingFishy Oct 2012 #17

ah, so that explains it quinnox Oct 2012 #23

He co-wrote and directed American Graffiti. n/t ieoeja Oct 2012 #84

I personally think American Graffiti is Lucas' best overall work BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #93

Correction: Kasdan co-wrote EMPIRE. F. Kafka Oct 2012 #25

George Lucas is a genius who has revolutionized movie making in more ways than people realize RepublicansRZombies Oct 2012 #32

Spielberg was originally supposed to direct ROTJ LTR Oct 2012 #55

IIRC, the union wanted to fine Lucas Seeking Serenity Oct 2012 #67

Ironically, that's become standard now LTR Oct 2012 #89

Just "A New Hope" aka Star Wars TheKentuckian Oct 2012 #26

Really only like the original abelenkpe Oct 2012 #35

Only two good Star Wars movies: the first and "Empire" (which is really good). Hissyspit Oct 2012 #42

I believe the deal was for over four billion dollars Motown_Johnny Oct 2012 #12

Greed is Good. GeorgeGist Oct 2012 #21

In this case it't not greed. He is giving the money to charity Quixote1818 Nov 2012 #114

I tried understanding this post BeyondGeography Oct 2012 #13

lol quinnox Oct 2012 #14

bingo. Soylent Brice Oct 2012 #18

yep quinnox Oct 2012 #29

+1 Johonny Oct 2012 #62

The man is 68 years old. What's wrong with him taking retirement? lynne Oct 2012 #15

He did not work $4 billion worth. morningfog Oct 2012 #20

It seems that is between him and the board and shareholders of Disney exboyfil Oct 2012 #44

So if Disney offered you $4B for your business: Blue_Tires Oct 2012 #65

and he's giving half to education TexasBushwhacker Nov 2012 #98

correction: he's giving half to destroy education. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #103

this comment has been flagged for igmoring reality. TeamPooka Oct 2012 #70

Paid? jenw2 Oct 2012 #27

LMFAO.. So Lucas takes a wall of shit for "ruining" the prequels SomethingFishy Oct 2012 #16

Jackson? Del Toro? Star Wars? LTR Oct 2012 #34

What this guy said AngryAmish Oct 2012 #61

Good call. Dr. Strange Oct 2012 #79

Actually, Lucas is scheduled to make episode VII in 2013. ieoeja Oct 2012 #85

Noooooooooooo! Dr. Strange Oct 2012 #87

It's 2015, and he's only going to be creative consultant BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #94

well, at least Disney is stable and will keep it as a cherished investment DonRedwood Oct 2012 #24

LOL, I am sure he is so sad you are unhappy! Logical Oct 2012 #30

The dialogue and acting will most likely improve LTR Oct 2012 #37

YES! Arctic Dave Oct 2012 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author Puzzledtraveller Oct 2012 #43

Two words: Jar-Jar Binks Hugabear Oct 2012 #45

exactly quinnox Oct 2012 #49

$4 billion for him v. making you happy onenote Oct 2012 #46

Yes, he's crying all the way to the bank. Wednesdays Oct 2012 #50

Hmmm choices? Ganja Ninja Oct 2012 #80

People are funny BarackTheVote Oct 2012 #47

I agree LTR Oct 2012 #52

Nerdrage!!!!!!!!!!!! Marrah_G Oct 2012 #48

he's spiteful and evil; check out his attempt to build a mega-mansion in marin county, ca amborin Oct 2012 #51

LOL! MadHound Oct 2012 #56

Fanboyism really is such a sad disease. CBGLuthier Oct 2012 #58

OH RATS! RepublicanElephant Oct 2012 #60

I see Mickey on his knees, clutching the stump where his hand used to be. randome Oct 2012 #63

Leia is now a Disney Princess! n/t backscatter712 Oct 2012 #64

Ha ha! Good point. begin_within Oct 2012 #69

Well, it will be fun looking for all the hidden dicks in the background City of Mills Oct 2012 #66

The "Star Wars X-mas" special came out between New Hope and Empire. Lucas has been ruining Star Wars Erose999 Oct 2012 #68

Patton Oswalt said it best. Starry Messenger Oct 2012 #71

*lulz* XemaSab Nov 2012 #105

It's his property to do with as he sees fit... cynatnite Oct 2012 #72

Take a deep breath and reflect on life... Javaman Oct 2012 #74

I wonder if in my parents generation, there was this much hue and cry when General Tires bought RKO. LanternWaste Oct 2012 #75

A sample to look forward to jeff47 Oct 2012 #76

Oh please, just get over it demwing Oct 2012 #78

Have a read with details and transcripts from a real nerd site :) Rosco T. Oct 2012 #83

They haven't made a good movie in years, honestly. Dash87 Oct 2012 #86

Check this out. SJohnson5677 Oct 2012 #88

Prepare yourself. Jamastiene Nov 2012 #95

You are aware that Disney also owns Touchstone Pictures, right? BarackTheVote Nov 2012 #99

What the fuck man...Disney is the best for Sci-fi!! vaberella Nov 2012 #96

It makes sense, in a strange sort of way. Warren DeMontague Nov 2012 #101

What's going to blow your mind is when the next Star Wars movie is akin to 2009 Star Trek. joshcryer Nov 2012 #106

Hard-core fans of Douglas Adams said the same thing when he sold out to Disney Flaxbee Nov 2012 #115

So...how do you think they'll work Tinkerbell into Star Wars Episode VII? Junkdrawer Nov 2012 #116