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Star Wars...the Gary Kurtz story
Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 18:47:51 EDT by carp (5 reads) |  From the L.A. Times:
Star Wars” was born a long time ago, but not all that far, far away. In 1972, filmmakers George Lucas and Gary Kurtz were toiling on “American Graffiti” in their San Rafael office when they began daydreaming about a throwback sci-fi adventure that channeled the old “Flash Gordon” serials as opposed to the bleak “message” movies that had taken over the genre.
“We had no idea what we were starting,” said Kurtz, who was the producer of the first two “Star Wars” films and also a second-unit director. “That simple concept changed Hollywood in a way....”
There was a bittersweet tinge to Kurtz’s voice, and it’s no surprise. This year is the 30th anniversary of “The Empire Strikes Back,” the “Star Wars” sequel that many fans consider the pinnacle moment in a franchise that has pulled in $16 billion in box office and merchandising. But 1980 was also the year that Kurtz and Lucas realized the Jedi universe wasn’t big enough for the both of them.
“I could see where things were headed,” Kurtz said. “The toy business began to drive the [Lucasfilm] empire. It’s a shame. They make three times as much on toys as they do on films. It’s natural to make decisions that protect the toy business, but that’s not the best thing for making quality films.”
Rest of the story here.
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Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 20:50:57 EST by freebfrost (49 reads) | May everyone have a Merry Christmas!!!
And a special wish from everyone's favorite friend too...
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Happy Easter!
Sunday, April 12, 2009 @ 10:26:20 EDT by freebfrost (159 reads) | I hope everyone has a safe and happy Easter holiday!
Oh, and as always... He is Risen!!!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 10:55:36 EST by freebfrost (90 reads) | I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day!
For those who missed it back in the day, there's a special download posted in Gaming. It's a fun read - enjoy!
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BY THE POWER OF AEP!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 04:05:11 EDT by freebfrost (156 reads) | We're back!
No thanks to Ike...
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John McCain hates Dungeons & Dragons!
Sunday, August 03, 2008 @ 10:36:27 EDT by carp (375 reads) | McCain campaign spokesman Michael Goldfarb:"If the shareholders of The New York Times ever wonder why the paper's ad revenue is plummeting and its share price tanking, they need look no further than the hysterical reaction of the paper's editors to any slight, real or imagined, against their preferred candidate," said McCain campaign spokesman Michael Goldfarb.Goldfarb compared the editors to a blogger "sitting at home in his mother's basement and ranting into the ether between games of Dungeons & Dragons."
Read the entire story here.
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Pope is a L33T Druid!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 09:13:10 EDT by freebfrost (118 reads) | From Yahoo:
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- A reformed crack addict brought pilgrims to tears with tales of his spiritual transformation, nuns partied it up and Pope Benedict XVI petted a koala during a low-key second day of a massive Roman Catholic youth festival in Sydney.
The faithful attended barbecues at hundreds of venues around the city, browsed through souvenir shops and participated in a pilgrimage walk to St. Mary's Cathedral downtown. In the evening, a beach party at Sydney's famous Bondi Beach was to feature a rapping American priest.
Pilgrims also received a second mobile phone text message from Benedict: "The Holy Spirit gave the Apostles and gives u the power boldly 2 proclaim that Christ is risen! - BXVI."
The pope, enjoying a final day of rest before joining the events on Thursday, held prayers at a private retreat Wednesday, then viewed some native Australian animals brought to him by wildlife officers, including a wallaby, a baby crocodile and a spiky echidna. He petted a koala, scratching it briefly behind the ear and smiling.
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