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New Plans From Lucasfilm
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on Sat Apr 01, 2006 04:34 AM
from the galaxy-not-too-far-away dept.
from the galaxy-not-too-far-away dept.
Lawrence Person writes "Locus Online has the announcement from Lucasfilms stating that they have authorized an 'adult' line of Star Wars novels. From the article: 'While the movies were still an ongoing project, it was important to portray all aspects of the Star Wars universe as wholesome family entertainment. However, now that the cycle of films is done, we can finally broaden the Star Wars franchise into marketing niches we'd heretofore avoided, and adult entertainment is at the top of our list.'" Relatedly, H_Fisher writes "In a first-of-its-kind move, George Lucas has announced that Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox will offer free 'replacement DVDs' to anyone who mails in pre-Special Edition VHS and Laserdisc copies of Star Wars episodes IV, V, and VI by April 30th. From the press release: 'This unique opportunity will help fans experience the complete and correct vision of my epic story.'"
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The New York Times has an interesting profile of LucasArts, the game development house attached to George Lucas' company. They discuss some challenges with being so closely associated with Star Wars, and detail their role in the Lucasfilm company as a whole. From the article: "[Ward's] most challenging days may be ahead. The videogame industry has been in the doldrums for months; video game sales are lagging as consumers wait to buy the next generation of consoles, including the PlayStation 3. And perhaps most important, Mr. Lucas has no plans to make any more 'Star Wars' movies. That means LucasArts will have to work that much harder to come up with ideas of its own. 'We are not the Star Wars game company,' said Micheline Chau, president of Lucasfilm. 'And Jim knows what he has to do.'"
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hmmmmm (Score:2, Insightful)
Feelings for ... a sister! (Score:5, Funny)
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More April Fools Jokes (Score:5, Informative)
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Sample:
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Re:More April Fools Jokes (Score:5, Insightful)
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Woe is me.
Sheesh, lighten up! (Score:5, Insightful)
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Re:Sheesh, lighten up! (Score:5, Insightful)
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Yes, it's silly. We all know it's silly. Telling everyone this does not make you look more intelligent. If you don't like April 1, don't be a fucktwit. Just STFU until tomorrow.
Leia (Score:5, Funny)
"adult" entertainment? (Score:5, Funny)
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There shoud be plenty of opportunity to film them. (Score:5, Funny)
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Dupe? (Score:5, Funny)
I have dreamt a dirty dream... (Score:2)
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Front page Pr0n! (Score:2)
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http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=181816&cid=15
Of course, books mean we have to imagine it, but this is slashdot, that's all we do anyway... right? right????
Storyboards (Score:2)
RrrooWWWww[censored]wwrrwwr (Score:1)
Re:RrrooWWWww[censored]wwrrwwr (Score:5, Informative)
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I don't think its actually Illegal. But I wouldn't consider it to be safe...
Sexually tilted lines... (Score:1)
That explains (Score:1)
The cantina scene (Score:5, Funny)
...millions of DVDs suddenly cried out in terror.. (Score:1)
so.... (Score:3, Insightful)
(Last Journal: Wednesday September 20 2006, @10:30AM)
Eek (Score:2)
But wait?! (Score:2, Interesting)
George isn't just content with destroying... (Score:4, Funny)
SW pr0n (Score:2)
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Finally! (Score:4, Funny)
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(That, and "This may smell bad kid, but it'll keep you warm.")
this is disturbing (Score:1)
The man is trying to rub out history with this move. Aside from the pirate versions of the laser disk, fans have few refuges for enduring copies of the triology which dont feature magic, blaster bolt dodging Han Solo or similiar crap which shows up in the new versons of the orginal Starwars triology. This is just another step in trying to erase what was seen by most fans, as a superior cinematic experience.
I hate to say it but our only hope is that the man dies and leaves the rights to starwars to some one who isnt an asshole.
Hmm (Score:1)
Does anyone else... (Score:1)
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Does anyone else agree these "April Fools" posts are worth it, if only to laugh at those who haven't gotten the joke yet?
Oh...right...sarcasm.
OMG it's true!!!11one (Score:3, Insightful)
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The disturbing thing is, I wouldn't put it past him to actually do this.
Scout Walker Karma Sutra (Score:1)
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Sexual Star Wars Healing (Score:5, Funny)
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1. She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid.
2. Curse my metal body, I wasn't fast enough!
3. Look at the size of that thing!
4. Sorry about the mess...
5. You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought.
6. Aren't you a little short for a storm trooper?
7. You've got something jammed in here real good.
8. Put that thing away before you get us all killed!
9. Luke, at that speed do you think you'll be able to pull out in time?
10. Get in there you big furry oaf, I don't care WHAT you smell!
11. You're all clear, kid. Now let's blow this thing and go home!
12. Get on top of it!
In the Movie The Empire Strikes Back:
1. And I thought they smelled bad on the outside!
2. Possible he came in through the south entrance.
3. I must've hit it pretty close to the mark to get her all riled up like that, huh kid?
4. Hurry up, golden rod...
5. That's OK, I like to keep it on manual control for a while.
6. But now we must eat. Come, good food, come...
7. Control, control...You must learn control!
8. There's an awful lot of moisture in here.
9. Size matters not...judge me by my size do you?
10. I thought that hairy beast would be the end of me!
11. Would it help if I got out and pushed?
Appropriate title? (Score:4, Funny)
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I'm sorry, it's been a long week.
Titles (Score:1)
Hotel Porkins
Amidala, Queen of Naboob (soft core)
Chicks with Tentacles (Fetish)
Sith On My Face
Sex Wars Episode IV: A New Hole
Judge Me by My Size (fetish)
Hoth in the Sheets
Dirty Jedi #43
Debbie does Dantooine.
The Devaronian and Miss Jones
Mesa so Horny - Gungan fetish
Red Lekku Bonanza - Twi'Lek fetish
Hutt Sluts
Yes, My Master - Sith S&M
The Secret Life of Princess LayUs
Hands Solo
Boba Fetish: Capture Me (BDSM)
Wookiee Nookie
Lightsaber Lovin'
Blow My Death Star
Fat and Frisky (Hutts)
Lando's co-ed house party
Artoo & 3PO's power coupling
Stolen from here for easier reading and to make sure they don't get slashdotted: http://www.shavenwookie.com/orhp/humour/swporn.tx
Is that a light saber in your pocket .... (Score:1)
adult star wars goods (Score:1)
Ah ha! (Score:1)
greedo shoots first (Score:2)
Natalie Portman + Hot Grits for REAL! (Score:3, Funny)
w00t!!!
Hot Grits (Score:1)
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Lego kits out (Score:1)
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Re:One good thing about all this (Score:2, Funny)
In Soviet Russia, your incessant April Fool's Post Overlords welcome you!
I don't get it with you April Fool's story zealots. I've been sitting here looking at Commander Taco's cats for twenty minutes trying to get three chuckles...
Re:One good thing about all this (Score:1)
Re:Finally . . . (Score:1, Redundant)
(Last Journal: Wednesday October 24, @03:50AM)
Yeah, and he'll still shoot first.
Re:One good thing about all this (Score:1)
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Re:Han Solo shagged Leia? (Score:1)
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Re:One good thing about all this (Score:1)
Loosen up, would you?