'Star Wars' Fans Wait At Wrong Theater

[CoasterMatt]

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Movi....ap/index.html

Seven weeks before its release, "Star Wars" fanatics started lining up outside Grauman's Chinese Theater for the sixth installment of the popular George Lucas movie series. The vigil began Saturday.

But there's a problem: "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" won't be showing at the Hollywood landmark when the movie is released May 19. The studio, 20th Century Fox, opted instead to open the film a mile away at the ArcLight theater.

Still, the resolute "Star Wars" die-hards aren't moving on. Beneath a makeshift awning, 11 people refused to relinquish their spots in line.

[SacTown Chronic]

Par for the course.

I think fans who line up for weeks to see the latest installment of Star Wars are a little too mentally unbalanced for my tastes.

[Ponine]

Do they not have jobs?
And if they do, how did they ask for this time off? That's what I want to know!

[Ghoulish Delight]

The same thing happened for Episode II. Rumor was that the Chinese wasn't going to show it. Turned out it did anyway. So I don't blame them for not moving.

[scaeagles]

Any form of entertainment that makes you to put your entire life on hold for 7 weeks cannot be healthy for you.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Now that everyone's said such wonderful things, I get to remind you that our very own iSm is in line, right now. I think lizziebith is there too.

Yeah, they're nutcases. But I've camped out on the sidewalk for long periods before, and I can dig what they're doing, even if it is for Lucas' crapfest. I hope they have fun, no matter where the movie ends up playing

[FEJ]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

...even if it is for Lucas' crapfest.

Did I miss something? Have you already seen the movie? While there is a good chance that you may be right, you seem awfully quick to jump on the bitter wagon. I know you have your issues with Lucas and the late SW films, but does it have to be brought up in every thread that mentions SW?

I can't wait to see the new installment and see how the story is brought together, plus the batle scenes.
In all reality, I am kinda sad. it is the end of an era. Good or bad, for almost 30 years, I have had something to look forward to.

I have a gut feeling that and lizziebeth know what they are doing out there and I applaud them. (also I believe there is some money being raised for charity)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by ubergeek42

Did I miss something? Have you already seen the movie?

Fool me once....

I think her point was that those lining up aren't even necessarily expecting to enjoy the film. They've already been down that road twice. It's the experience of being out there that they like, the film be damned.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Fool me once....

I think her point was that those lining up aren't even necessarily expecting to enjoy the film. They've already been down that road twice. It's the experience of being out there that they like, the film be damned.

What he said, exactly. To finish the sentence - Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me a third time, wtf???

Originally Posted by ubergeek42

I know you have your issues with Lucas and the late SW films, but does it have to be brought up in every thread that mentions SW?

Yes. Although I didn't mention it in the AT-ST thread.

I totally agree with what NA said too....especially with the "50 hours" thing floating in our minds.

[€uroMeinke]

I confess to having camped out with Lizziebith for Return of the Jedi, and Episode I - Driving by last weekend those people seem to be having a whole lot of fun, definately more to do in see there than in fromt of the Arc Light, so I don't blame them for holding out.