It's almost impossible to explain to the younger Star Wars fans what the dark times were like. The 17 years of virtual abandonment by George Lucas, believing that the epic trilogy was over and would never return. Waiting blindly not knowing what to expect in those horribly lonely days between Return of the Jedi and Phantom Menace. This generation is spoiled. They have a weekly animated television series. they have had 4 motion pictures in theaters in their short spoiled little life times( The Prequel trilogy & the Clone Wars film). Where, We, the forgotten generation, had to spend our entire adolescent years wondering why George Lucas forgot about us and if he would ever crawl out of his hole and grace us with his presence and FINALLY release us from the bitter Star Wars drought. Did he make it easy on us? No. He teased us with crappy Ewok movies, and poorly produced animated fair such as the Ewoks(again) and the Droids cartoon, which I guess wasn't all that bad, but it wasn't no CLONE WARS! And then what did he go and do? In 1997 he tried to erase our collective memories of the original trilogy and released the "Special Edition" that tried to re-tell among other things, That Jabba the Hutt can walk, The streets of Tattoine are filled with slap-schticky droids and creatures, and that Greedo shot at Han Solo first. But, then 1999 came around and he brought to us a new Trilogy. The generation that had survived the dark times, didn't really care about the idiocy of Jar Jar Binks, or the truly creepy age difference between Padmae and Anakin. We were just glad to have Star Wars back. But, you know. Now that we think about it, and now that we have seen all the Star Wars riches that you've lauded upon the current generation. We, the original Children of Star Wars have a bone to pick with you George. Consider yourself served.
So, In short, that is what the upcoming film "The People vs. George Lucas" is about. Fans who still have a deep love for all things Star Wars, but still have a big chip on their shoulders towards George. I can't wait to see it.
I have worked the 3rd shift for years. I always like the idea of being up while the world is asleep. It's just a time of day that I have always really enjoyed working. This week the Disney Parks Blog posted their week in review recap. In it they featured a really cool behind the scenes look at the 3rd shift at Disneyland. These are my kind of Cast Members.
Ain't It Cool News is reporting that Disney Studio execs are so excited about the upcoming release of TRON LEGACY that there are plans in the works for a TRON:LEGACY television show that would most likely air on Disney XD. Here is what Ain't It Cool News had to say.
...apparently (Disney) the top brass is so psyched about Tron: Legacy that they'e planning a TV show for 2011 & 2012 (probably for Disney XD). No news on whether it will be animated or live action. They're also already planning another Tron film for 2013.
Of course, if Legacy bombs at the BO, this will all get cancelled ASAP. But, right now, they're really behind it.
Ain't It Cool News is also reporting that a new TRON trailer that clocks in at 2 and a half minutes will be seen before Alice in Wonderland when it hits theatres March 5th. TRON:Legacy is due out in December.
So, as you may know When Dr. Facilier is here in Random Notes, you know he has something good on the menu. This week you have to do some 'detective work' to find this special treat. Find the hidden 'toon' of the good doctor himself, somewhere here on this page, and follow him to the 'other side' where he has one 'hare raising' treat for you. But remember these treats don't last long, so check it out by MIDNIGHT Feb 8th 2010. After that Dr. Facilier will disappear and his treats along with him.
-Admiral Duke
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