Happy Birthday Star Wars (today!)

mousepod · 05-12-2007, 12:48 PM

With the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars coming up on May 25, I started digging through my video collection and watching a bunch of the peripheral releases.

Among the various fan-edits and rarities compilations, three brilliant fan-made documentaries stand out, and I thought this would be a good place and time to share them with you, my friends.

So the first two or three geeks to PM me will get DVD-R copies of "Deleted Magic", "Building Empire" and "Returning To Jedi".

"Deleted Magic," created by Garrett Gilchrist, uses outtake footage from many sources to create an entirely new version of "Star Wars".

"Building Empire" and "Returning To Jedi", both created by "Jambe Davdar", are more documentary-style films on the second and third movies in the original trilogy.

To date, none of these movies have incurred the wrath of Lucas or the RIAA, probably because they've only been distributed by fans through trades, with no money changing hands. If you are one of the lucky two (or three), please pass them along to any other geek in your life that might enjoy them.

lizziebith · 05-12-2007, 03:05 PM

*raises hand*

Is anyone else here going to Celebration IV in downtown L.A.? I'm going to be there Weds - Mon (May 23 - 28) letting my freak flag fly.

thecorndogwalker · 05-12-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lizziebith

*raises hand*

Is anyone else here going to Celebration IV in downtown L.A.? I'm going to be there Weds - Mon (May 23 - 28) letting my freak flag fly.

If the cops and the geeks start fighting downtown during the celebration. I swear I will use Jar Jar as a human shield....

Kevy Baby · 05-12-2007, 04:31 PM

Why was May 4 listed as "Star Wars Day" on my calendar?

lizziebith · 05-12-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Why was May 4 listed as "Star Wars Day" on my calendar?

Because:

May the Fourth...Be With You!

Yeah, I know.

I love Troops, too! Hilarious!

Kevy Baby · 05-13-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Why was May 4 listed as "Star Wars Day" on my calendar?

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizziebith

Because:

May the Fourth...Be With You!

Yeah, I know.

OK, that was just painful. But I like it!

innerSpaceman · 05-12-2007, 05:46 PM

I was seriously considering going to CIV, since it's in town and all ... and always otherwise took place in other cities, while I was in the Star Wars line that I'd rather die than leave.

But, now that it's come to it .... I am just not in the mood for a Con ... and I'm simply not as into Star Wars as I once was. The second trilogy both revived my love intensely ... and wore it out of me.

I hope to be able to find some fun screening of Star Wars with some friends somewhere, sometime around the anniversary. And I've been saving watching the dreaded Christmas Special for the very first time, which I'm going to make a special anniversary treat (if I can sit through the whole thing).

Oooh, and I'll probably watch Star Wait again.

mousepod · 05-12-2007, 06:40 PM

OK, I've now promised 5 sets to some lucky LoTers, so I have to cut off the offer. I encourage those that get them to throw viewing parties as soon as possible (and invite me).

CoasterMatt · 05-12-2007, 07:05 PM

I'd love to see Jar Jar take a tear gas canister to the head

Kevy Baby · 05-12-2007, 08:07 PM

And FWIW, my favorite SW peripheral is Troops

05-12-2007, 12:48 PM	#1
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Happy Birthday Star Wars (today!) With the 30th Anniversary of Star Wars coming up on May 25, I started digging through my video collection and watching a bunch of the peripheral releases. Among the various fan-edits and rarities compilations, three brilliant fan-made documentaries stand out, and I thought this would be a good place and time to share them with you, my friends. So the first two or three geeks to PM me will get DVD-R copies of "Deleted Magic", "Building Empire" and "Returning To Jedi". "Deleted Magic," created by Garrett Gilchrist, uses outtake footage from many sources to create an entirely new version of "Star Wars". "Building Empire" and "Returning To Jedi", both created by "Jambe Davdar", are more documentary-style films on the second and third movies in the original trilogy. To date, none of these movies have incurred the wrath of Lucas or the RIAA, probably because they've only been distributed by fans through trades, with no money changing hands. If you are one of the lucky two (or three), please pass them along to any other geek in your life that might enjoy them. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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lizziebith Wishing these titles could be longe Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pearblossom CA Posts: 984	raises hand Is anyone else here going to Celebration IV in downtown L.A.? I'm going to be there Weds - Mon (May 23 - 28) letting my freak flag fly. __________________ $ DO \|\| !$ DO ; TRY TRY: COMMAND NOT FOUND
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Why was May 4 listed as "Star Wars Day" on my calendar? __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I was seriously considering going to CIV, since it's in town and all ... and always otherwise took place in other cities, while I was in the Star Wars line that I'd rather die than leave. But, now that it's come to it .... I am just not in the mood for a Con ... and I'm simply not as into Star Wars as I once was. The second trilogy both revived my love intensely ... and wore it out of me. I hope to be able to find some fun screening of Star Wars with some friends somewhere, sometime around the anniversary. And I've been saving watching the dreaded Christmas Special for the very first time, which I'm going to make a special anniversary treat (if I can sit through the whole thing). Oooh, and I'll probably watch Star Wait again.
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05-12-2007, 06:40 PM	#8
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	OK, I've now promised 5 sets to some lucky LoTers, so I have to cut off the offer. I encourage those that get them to throw viewing parties as soon as possible (and invite me). __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I'd love to see Jar Jar take a tear gas canister to the head __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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05-12-2007, 08:07 PM	#10
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	And FWIW, my favorite SW peripheral is Troops __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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