George Lucas To Quit Movie Business 520
CaroKann writes, "Variety is reporting that George Lucas is getting out of the movie business. Mr. Lucas laments that today's big-budget franchise films are too expensive and too risky. He believes American audiences are deserting their movie going habits permanently. Instead of making major films, Lucasfilm will instead focus on television. Lucas states that for the price of one $200 million feature movie, 'I can make 50-60 two hour movies' that are 'pay-per-view and downloadable.' Notably, he does not plan on distributing movies online, calling online distribution a 'rathole.'"
What I want to know is.. (Score:3, Interesting)
I think that this could be a good general trend (Score:5, Interesting)
He's right about online distribution (Score:2, Interesting)
Until all the DRM gets solidified (and legal downloadable larger-studio content won't happen without DRM, regardless of what anyone says) and the bandwidth to pull down large files reachs a larger share of the American populace I wouldn't waste my time either.
Re:Praise the gods. (Score:2, Interesting)
Anyone else noticing TV Movies lately? (Score:5, Interesting)
This is in comparison to movies, where it seems like everything is a sequel nowadays, or some book->movie or TV->movie or game->movie port.
Re:Alas, (Score:3, Interesting)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/quotes [imdb.com]
Interesting that you say that... (Score:2, Interesting)
This is in comparison to movies, where it seems like everything is a sequel nowadays, or some book->movie or TV->movie or game->movie port.
Ya get where I'm going?
Confusing Headlines As Usual (Score:2, Interesting)
Scary thought (Score:2, Interesting)
At this point Lucas (100 years old) claims he can't find any working DVDs, but he has the blu-ray edition and sells it for a ridiculous price.
*There's probably a better example of something that could equate with Han shooting Greedo first in the new trilogy, but I never watched the new trilogy very intently, for obvious reasons (it sucked).
Re:Praise the gods. (Score:1, Interesting)
As far as I'm concerned, SciFi is already six feet in the ground and waiting for the first shovelful of dirt to be tossed on top.
Granted the show Eureka looks interesting enough, I just can't muster up an urge to watch it. Given the station's track record, by the time I get into the show, it will be slated for cancellation.
Re:You must love the duck (Score:2, Interesting)
Re:Alas, (Score:2, Interesting)
How the Sith Stole Christmas [theforce.net]
Re:Who is "forcing" him to spend so much money? (Score:3, Interesting)
Bob and Charlotte aren't perfect, or even likable, but I think that makes the story more powerful. Even if you have never been to Japan you can empathize with their journey. Not to mention some of the spectacular camera work and music.
But again, that is my own opinion of the film, feel free to draw your own conclusions.
Re:You must love the duck (Score:4, Interesting)
It pretty much ruined the whole scene for me. Oooooh arbitrary plot device thrown in to create dramatic showdown.