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55. Spielberg was originally supposed to direct ROTJ

Wed Oct 31, 2012, 05:58 AM

Oct 2012

Lucas wanted his buddy to direct Ep. VI, but the Director's Guild would not allow it. Lucas quit the guild after the previous one because they fined him over some anal retentive thing. And because he quit the guild, he was limited as to who he could work with. And since Spielberg was a union member, they wouldn't let him work on a non-union flick.

With the Star Wars franchise now back in a union shop, there are many more options as to who can participate.

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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