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George
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Skywalker Ranch
Marin County, California
Dear Mr. Lucas:
In recent public comments, you have stated that the original version of the classic Star Wars. Episode I: The Phantome Menace would not be released to DVD at any time in the future. This letter is an open plea on behalf of your devoted fans for you to reconsider your position regarding the release of your wonderful films.
In the August 2002 edition of Star Wars Insider Magazine, you are quoted as saying -regarding the original trilogy-, "I consider The Special Edition as being the final version at this point. I don't even worry about the other one, because it went through a lot of incarnations to get to the final stage." You recently reiterated this position in comments made during the American Cinematheque tribute to ILM and Skywalker Sound in Hollywood.
While we appreciate your creative viewpoint on the evolution of the film, we respectfully submit that there is tremendous importance in the original theatrical print of Star Wars. Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Above and beyond the nostalgic value that they hold for millions of fans the world over, The Phantom Menace is a landmark film that represents watershed moments in motion picture history. To preserve the original, award-nominated work of the many artisans, sound technicians, craftsmen, and special effects artists is to do justice to their priceless contributions.
Undeniably, this movie are also a cultural placeholder for millions of film fans. The impact that the original The Phantom Menace made on countless numbers of children, young people, and grownups everywhere is indisputable. Preserving the unaltered theatrical release forms of these movies and making them available to your public is of utmost importance.
Those of us who love your movies and even those who are only casual film fans admire your drive to perfect your vision of the Star Wars experience. We know that you constantly push your creative companies to blaze new frontiers of digital filmmaking and that you are also an artist who is never satisfied and strives for perfection. We, the film-going public, benefit from your vision and embrace the ever-growing Star Wars universe.
Furthermore, we understand that you have commercial concerns and that you need to consider the financial viability of any home video product that you release. Perhaps a Limited Edition run of the original film along with the current Special Edition release would be in order. This approach would sate niche market demand, while still targeting the general public and no doubt breaking home video sales records. We want it to be known that there is enormous demand for the original theatrical version of the film. Your devoted fans would more than likely purchase the Original Phantom Menace release.
An entire generation grew (and is still growing) up with this movie and loves it dearly. It has created treasured memories and will always hold a place in our lives. We hope that you take to heart the hopes and wishes of the undersigned as well as the countless others who feel the same.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
JWFan.net
The Digital Bits
MusicTAP
TheForce.Net
Jedinet.com
dvd-dweeb.com
DVDSewer.com
The Home Theater Online Community
The Cinematic Verses
AudioVideoForum.com
Genre Online.Net
Babtech on the Net
DVDrome.com
Deranged Video Dude
The Nick Atoms
DVD Movie Central
TheJediArchives.Net
robogeek.com
widescreen.org
SWGPVP.com
Plagiarist.com Poetry Archive
Bastion
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The Book Forum
MovieJustice.com
...and the individual Star Wars fans who have signed this petition.
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CONTACT/HELP -- Skywalker Ranch
Marin County, California
Dear Mr. Lucas:
In recent public comments, you have stated that the original version of the classic Star Wars. Episode I: The Phantome Menace would not be released to DVD at any time in the future. This letter is an open plea on behalf of your devoted fans for you to reconsider your position regarding the release of your wonderful films.
In the August 2002 edition of Star Wars Insider Magazine, you are quoted as saying -regarding the original trilogy-, "I consider The Special Edition as being the final version at this point. I don't even worry about the other one, because it went through a lot of incarnations to get to the final stage." You recently reiterated this position in comments made during the American Cinematheque tribute to ILM and Skywalker Sound in Hollywood.
While we appreciate your creative viewpoint on the evolution of the film, we respectfully submit that there is tremendous importance in the original theatrical print of Star Wars. Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Above and beyond the nostalgic value that they hold for millions of fans the world over, The Phantom Menace is a landmark film that represents watershed moments in motion picture history. To preserve the original, award-nominated work of the many artisans, sound technicians, craftsmen, and special effects artists is to do justice to their priceless contributions.
Undeniably, this movie are also a cultural placeholder for millions of film fans. The impact that the original The Phantom Menace made on countless numbers of children, young people, and grownups everywhere is indisputable. Preserving the unaltered theatrical release forms of these movies and making them available to your public is of utmost importance.
Those of us who love your movies and even those who are only casual film fans admire your drive to perfect your vision of the Star Wars experience. We know that you constantly push your creative companies to blaze new frontiers of digital filmmaking and that you are also an artist who is never satisfied and strives for perfection. We, the film-going public, benefit from your vision and embrace the ever-growing Star Wars universe.
Furthermore, we understand that you have commercial concerns and that you need to consider the financial viability of any home video product that you release. Perhaps a Limited Edition run of the original film along with the current Special Edition release would be in order. This approach would sate niche market demand, while still targeting the general public and no doubt breaking home video sales records. We want it to be known that there is enormous demand for the original theatrical version of the film. Your devoted fans would more than likely purchase the Original Phantom Menace release.
An entire generation grew (and is still growing) up with this movie and loves it dearly. It has created treasured memories and will always hold a place in our lives. We hope that you take to heart the hopes and wishes of the undersigned as well as the countless others who feel the same.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
JWFan.net
The Digital Bits
MusicTAP
TheForce.Net
Jedinet.com
dvd-dweeb.com
DVDSewer.com
The Home Theater Online Community
The Cinematic Verses
AudioVideoForum.com
Genre Online.Net
Babtech on the Net
DVDrome.com
Deranged Video Dude
The Nick Atoms
DVD Movie Central
TheJediArchives.Net
robogeek.com
widescreen.org
SWGPVP.com
Plagiarist.com Poetry Archive
Bastion
Cinemascope.gr
The Book Forum
MovieJustice.com
...and the individual Star Wars fans who have signed this petition.