George Lucas, Destroyer of Rainbows

Beware of false prophets wearing flannel.

No so long ago in a continuously distorted galaxy far, far away…

OR IS IT?
‘Star Wars’ Blu-ray Controversy: Has George Lucas Made Two Terrible Audio Alterations to the Original Trilogy? | /Film
There is more possible ‘Star Wars alteration’ controversy today. The word going around on TheForce.net and other message boards is that review copies of the Star Wars blu-ray set have trickled out, and two of the supposed changes to the original trilogy are being highlighted.
Our worst fears are realized…
Lucasfilm Confirms Change to Blu-ray Release of ‘Return of the Jedi’
It’s an event that seems to happen in the “Star Wars” world about as often as Wookiees celebrate Life Day, and which fans await with just as much dread.
Official screengrab of yet another addition to the original trilogy http://yfrog.com/keccdcsj #georgelucas #starwars #myplanetneedsme
thenumbersong · September 1, 2011
When asked about the changes Lucas made 2 the #StarWarsBluRay , The Ewoks answered “We just couldn’t believe our eyes!”
AustinCyr
September 1, 2011
George Lucas needs to lose custody of the Star Wars films. He’s like a parent botoxing his kids.
_ckck
September 1, 2011
UPDATE: George Lucas is changing the ending of “Citizen Kane” so that Darth Vader is a sled.
Disalmanac
September 1, 2011
The real reason why Darth Vader screams No in the new version of Return of the Jedi is b/c he just watched the Star Wars Trilogy on Blu-Ray
paulscheer
August 31, 2011

The sensible solution…

George Lucas maintains consistency across the Star Wars brand by slowly making the original trilogy as bad as the prequels. #RetroShitting
TheSacredTurf
September 1, 2011
George Lucas offers a compelling argument against George Lucas
Surrounded by growing hordes of cold-hearted, computer-wielding opportunists eager to digitally alter classic films, indulge their modern whims, and reap ill-gotten profits, a rebel filmmaker stood before Congress in 1988 and argued that the madness must stop: “People who alter or destroy works of art and our cultural heritage for profit or as an exercise of power are barbarians,” he said, his voice no doubt taking on an emotional, Jimmy Stewart-like quaver.
Another Lucas Star Wars Blu-ray change http://yfrog.com/kiveqgnj - #starwarsbluray
tmasteve · August 31, 2011
wish James Earl Jones had said no rather than Darth Vader #StarWarsBluRay
pajtofficial
September 1, 2011
New use case for Twitter: Telling me that George Lucas is up to something no good. I think I like weather reports better.
pkafka
September 1, 2011
#starwarsbluray #starwars These are no longer the droids you were looking for…
Sillyboydarryl
September 1, 2011
What were the technical limitations in 1983 that prevented George Lucas from adding “Noooo!” to the end of Return of the Jedi?
SeanFoster
September 1, 2011

“Replace you I will…”

George Lucas can make Ewoks blink, but can he make Anakin more lifelike? #StarWars
epkeaton
September 1, 2011
I hope they don’t reveal that I command better pantsless on the #starwarsbluray
GeneralVeers
August 30, 2011
Homer Simpson will make a cameo appearence as Anakins long lost brother #Starwarsbluray
MickHtwit
September 1, 2011
George Lucas replaced my cats with ewoks.
MrWordsWorth
September 1, 2011
“Show me on The Blu Rays where George Lucas hurt you.”
hijinksensue
August 31, 2011
Someone needs to throw George Lucas into a Sarlac pit.
mkeshnnn
August 31, 2011
Why doesn’t George Lucas fuck with “Howard the Duck” and leave Star Wars the Hell alone?
TrooperTK602
August 31, 2011
People who alter or destroy works of art and our cultural heritage for profit or as an exercise of power are barbarians.” George Lucas, 1988
radmjs
August 31, 2011
Really not liking these Star Wars blu ray changes - http://twitpic.com/6e7gkg
darthvader · August 31, 2011
George Lucas, you’re breaking my heart! You’re going down a path I can’t follow!
annafab10
August 31, 2011
Ever wondered what OB1 sounds like getting a Hummer? Thx George Lucas for once again slapping fans in the face http://t.co/n7Utw0v
JediGoddess
August 31, 2011
By popular demand, George Lucas replaced Jar Jar Binks with Ben Quadinaros. #StarWarsBluRay #Rumors
ladyvader66
August 31, 2011
Hey george lucas.instead of changing jedi…again…why dont you change the prequels so the become watchable?….dick.
SpoonsMcG
August 31, 2011
If George Lucas continues to change Star Wars at this rate in the year 2028 it will just become Spaceballs.
paulscheer
August 31, 2011
In the new Blu Ray version of Star Wars,George Lucas has Han Solo flying in a Prius..
mike_b_702
August 31, 2011
Vader misses Luke’s hand, clips fingernails instead, then says, “Luke. I am your mailman.” #EmpireBlurayChanges
DamonLindelof
August 31, 2011
The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world George Lucas is a good filmmaker #TheUsualJedis
cj_swan
August 31, 2011
Want to make changes to Star Wars, George Lucas? Do something about Jar Jar Binks! #ThingsWeNeedToChange
ruthmichel
August 31, 2011
George Lucas, will you buy us dinner? Because your fans like to be wined and dined before they get FUCKED!!!!!
Dreamking89
August 31, 2011
Lucas has removed Chewbacca from all the films and replaced him with The Gimp. #starwarsbluray
FlanaganCRK
August 31, 2011
Spielberg & Coppola need to stage an intervention… #StarWarsBluRay
Im_Ur_Huklberry
August 31, 2011
I guess we should just be happy that Vader doesn’t shout “YIPPEE!” when he throws the Emporer down. #StarWarsBluRay
beejpowers
August 31, 2011
#georgelucas is editing his own appearance using CGI to make his beard darker and to give himself a neck #StarWarsBluRay
thenumbersong
August 31, 2011
I imagine that George Lucas would be a real cunt of a wikipedia editor. #starwarsbluray
inflatablenerd
August 31, 2011
Contrast this with how F.F. Coppola tweaked Apocalypse Now, or how Ridley Scott did Blade Runner. #starwarsbluray
HenryVeitch
August 31, 2011
Make sure to bring your Kleenex for the heartbreaking new Chewbacca Shaves sequence. #StarWarsBluRay
Shorester
August 31, 2011
May the force be with you… … …for me to poop on #StarWarsBluRay
AntonioFabela
August 31, 2011
Han Solo to be played by a digitally inserted, de-aged Christopher Walken #StarWarsBluRay
Joe_Hunter
August 31, 2011
“I can destroy a film franchise faster than the Millenium Falcon made the Kessel Run, which as you know…” -GL #starwars
SeamusCondron
August 31, 2011
I want an Ewok to dampen my fall in the #starwarsbluray. Make it happen, George. Oh and mute my scream.
LordPalpatine
August 30, 2011
When Darth Vader takes a call from the Emperor he no longer sees an image of Darth Sidious but is instead Rick Rolled #starwarsblurayrumours
Smoolander
August 31, 2011

“How do you feel about a dance number right before the decapitation scene?”

Message to George Lucas, we don’t really need more changes to #StarWars. Honestly we don’t. Or as Vader now says at the end of Jedi, “Nooo!”
Newswriter22
August 31, 2011
@Jickle Jabba The Hut is digitally replaced by George Lucas with a CGI tail #starwarsblurayrumours
ben_diagram
August 31, 2011
Maybe George Lucas’s plan is to jack up the value of existing SW DVDs by making all newly-produced copies unwatchable.
LachlanMarkay
August 31, 2011
An open letter to my friend George Lucas http://t.co/DTxVqxQ
JasonChirevas
August 31, 2011
Always loved Vader’s wordless self sacrifice. Another shitty, clueless, revision like Greedo and young Anakin’s ghost. What a fucking shame.
simonpegg
August 31, 2011
I wonder if George Lucas will ever replace himself with CGI. He should do. He’s a muppet.
simonpegg
August 31, 2011
Can’t believe it still bothers me. It’s like getting upset because a dead relative’s corpse has rotted a bit more.
simonpegg
August 31, 2011
What has Star Wars fans all freaked out this time? Well, a slight tweak to the Ewoks, plus a dialogue change that you wouldn’t think would be all that big of a deal, but in fact, it has set a tiny segment of the internet ablaze.
Katie Moritz
August 31, 2011
George Lucas has truly ruined Star Wars for the world
Steve Saada
August 31, 2011

This is actually a welcome addition to the new blu-ray collection…

People should stop saying that George Lucas ‘raped their childhood’. At worst it was an aggressive molestation.
Blake Northcott
August 31, 2011
I heard that George Lucas use the original negatives to the first three Star Wars films as wrapping material for his kids’ presents.
Lincoln_Flynn
August 31, 2011
STAR WARS LIKE NIGHT OUT DRINKING! JUST WHEN DRUNK HULK THINK REMEMBER EVERYTHING! THERE MORE NEW SCENE!
DRUNKHULK
August 31, 2011
Fuck you George Lucas. And fuck your blu-ray releases. Stop fucking with the original movies you fat ewok bitch!
suttonhouse
August 31, 2011
If I ever become a filmmaker like George Lucas, assassinate me. Please
aldenpeters
August 31, 2011
George Lucas film improvement system. Are there aliens? Yes: add more. No: add them.
JoePeterWilson
August 31, 2011
getting George Lucas to digitally remove me from my childhood so I don’t have to see him screwing up Star Wars. A CGI rock will replace me.
plinythemundane
August 31, 2011
George Lucas has altered the films… pray he doesn’t alter them further.
Michael_French
August 31, 2011
George Lucas can do NOOOOO!!!!! wrong. http://twitpic.com/6e4do4
nathanisthebest · August 31, 2011
Dear George Lucas, Did you think MJ’s face got *better* with every subsequent surgery? YES? Okay, everything you do makes more sense now.
nathanisthebest
August 31, 2011
This might be uncharitable, but sometimes I wish I lived in the parallel universe where George Lucas died after making Return of the Jedi.
RBShellenberger
August 31, 2011
Creative types: Whenever you worry about that one thing you wish you had added to your finished piece, think of George Lucas.
cthulhuchick
August 31, 2011
I am actually impressed that George Lucas has (potentially) ruined Star Wars even more
lingmops
August 31, 2011
Dear George Lucas, you’ve already made everyone hate Star Wars enough. You can stop now.
GibsonTwist
August 31, 2011
I never understood why Vader threw Darth Sidious to his death, but now that Lucas has added a “NOOOO!” it is clear that he is disapproving.
fatheed
August 31, 2011
In the new Blu Ray version of Star Wars, George Lucas actually has Han and Greedo settle their differences with a game of Parcheesi.
opiesthumb
August 31, 2011
I promised I wasn’t going to fume about George Lucas any more. I promised I wasn’t going to fume about George Lucas any more. I promised I..
AllanCavanagh
August 31, 2011
“Hey! I don’t remember all those CGI space-dudes at the reception!”—George Lucas’s wife re-watching their old wedding vids.
suddain
August 31, 2011
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE!
Compare the New CGI Yoda in ‘The Phantom Menace’ With the Original Version | /Film
We’re so far beyond the point where complaining about George Lucas making changes to Star Wars is actually an expression of surprise or outrage. It’s just a ritual. We expect him to change things around every time the films hit a new format, so much so that I think there would be more genuine surprise expressed if the saga hit Blu-ray and didn’t feature any new alterations.

YODA WITH FRANK OZ’S HAND:

CGI YODA:

BONUS VIOLATIONS!

REMIX!
South Park: Free Hat - The Premiere
Watch The Premiere video clip. The new Raiders of the Lost Ark kills the audience with lasers. The boys look away and are spared.
EXCLUSIVE — The 10 Biggest #StarWars Blu-Ray Changes: http://t.co/LnLu31R
DeathStarPR
August 31, 2011

The End


(until the next George Lucas travesty)