When the original "Star Wars" trilogy was first released in the late 1970s and early '80s, fans were starving for more things to watch in this world. With no streaming at the time, the only way to see your favorite film was to catch it in the theater or — if you or someone you knew were lucky enough to own a Vcr — you could rent or buy VHS tapes of the movies, although you still couldn't rent "Star Wars" until 1982 or purchase your own VHS until 1984.
Watching "Star Wars" on television was also a rare occurrence. Creator George Lucas was against showing the movies on TV and owned the rights to the sequels. Twentieth Century Fox was only able to negotiate TV rights for "Star Wars: A New Hope." They finally did so in 1984 when CBS aired the film for the first time as a special presentation, hosted by Mark Hamill.
Watching "Star Wars" on television was also a rare occurrence. Creator George Lucas was against showing the movies on TV and owned the rights to the sequels. Twentieth Century Fox was only able to negotiate TV rights for "Star Wars: A New Hope." They finally did so in 1984 when CBS aired the film for the first time as a special presentation, hosted by Mark Hamill.
- 2/19/2023
- by Travis Yates
- Slash Film
One of the most iconic lines from The Empire Strikes Back came from Han Solo. Right before he's frozen in carbonite, Princess Leia says, "I love you" and Han responded with, "I know". It was such a Han Solo thing to say!
Turns out, George Lucas initially hated the line and he apparently went apeshit over it. Lucas originally had Han Solo say "I love you, too" in the script. But most of us know that Harrison Ford came up with the "I know" line on the spot.
In a 2010 Vanity Fair interview, director Irvin Kershner explained that the "I love you, too" line "just didn’t seem right for the character of Han Solo," and Ford agreed so they started exploring different reactions that Han Solo might have. Kershner explained:
"We were into the lunch break and I said to Harrison try it again and just do whatever comes to mind.
Turns out, George Lucas initially hated the line and he apparently went apeshit over it. Lucas originally had Han Solo say "I love you, too" in the script. But most of us know that Harrison Ford came up with the "I know" line on the spot.
In a 2010 Vanity Fair interview, director Irvin Kershner explained that the "I love you, too" line "just didn’t seem right for the character of Han Solo," and Ford agreed so they started exploring different reactions that Han Solo might have. Kershner explained:
"We were into the lunch break and I said to Harrison try it again and just do whatever comes to mind.
- 7/5/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
By Tim Greaves
With Christmas 1970 on the horizon, the UK’s thrilling new sci-fi TV show UFO was well underway. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's first live-action series, it was set in the future and revolved around the activities of the Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organisation (Shado), a covert agency presided over by Commander Ed Straker (Ed Bishop) to fend off alien attacks on mankind. As a wide-eyed 8-year-old I was hooked and I can recall wishing two things. One was that I could have one of the Dinky Toys’ missile-firing Shado Interceptors, which I thought then (and still think now) was the coolest among the incredible array of vehicles that appeared in the show; I’d not be nearly as forgiving today as I was back then that Dinky had manufactured it in garish green, where the ‘real’ ones on TV were white. The other wish was that I...
With Christmas 1970 on the horizon, the UK’s thrilling new sci-fi TV show UFO was well underway. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's first live-action series, it was set in the future and revolved around the activities of the Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organisation (Shado), a covert agency presided over by Commander Ed Straker (Ed Bishop) to fend off alien attacks on mankind. As a wide-eyed 8-year-old I was hooked and I can recall wishing two things. One was that I could have one of the Dinky Toys’ missile-firing Shado Interceptors, which I thought then (and still think now) was the coolest among the incredible array of vehicles that appeared in the show; I’d not be nearly as forgiving today as I was back then that Dinky had manufactured it in garish green, where the ‘real’ ones on TV were white. The other wish was that I...
- 12/6/2016
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
The Star Wars Blu-ray release may have broken sales records, but what extras could have been included on the discs? Here’s Cameron’s list of annoying omissions…
Although I am perfectly happy with my Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray box set (and boy, am I happy), the word "complete" has slightly irked me. Though there are over forty hours of juicy space opera goodness in the extras, I still think it isn’t quite complete.
Apart from essentials, such as trailers and TV spots, there are also a wealth of materials from previous DVD releases missing, such as the deleted scenes from the prequels and numerous documentaries. So, it’s probably best to hang on to those older discs.
Anyway, included below are five slices of Star Wars ephemera that would have been much appreciated if they had been included – maybe we’ll see them next time on the 3D box set…...
Although I am perfectly happy with my Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray box set (and boy, am I happy), the word "complete" has slightly irked me. Though there are over forty hours of juicy space opera goodness in the extras, I still think it isn’t quite complete.
Apart from essentials, such as trailers and TV spots, there are also a wealth of materials from previous DVD releases missing, such as the deleted scenes from the prequels and numerous documentaries. So, it’s probably best to hang on to those older discs.
Anyway, included below are five slices of Star Wars ephemera that would have been much appreciated if they had been included – maybe we’ll see them next time on the 3D box set…...
- 9/26/2011
- Den of Geek
Year: 2009
Directors: Patrick McGoohan / Pat Jackson / Don Chaffey / David Tomblin
Writers: Patrick McGoohan / David Tomblin / Anthony Skene / Terence Feely
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Amazon: link
Review by: agentorange
Series Rating: 9 out of 10
DVD Rating: 7 out of 10
In episode six of the 1968 version of The Prisoner, our hero, Number 6, wakes up to find "the Village" completely deserted. No cheery "good morning" greets him from the shrill local radio girl. No running water awaits him for his shower and shave and no other prisoners are out walking the streets. "This is it," we think. This is his chance to make a get away.
For the next 30 minutes (a lifetime in TV terms) we watch a dead-silent Six plan and execute an elaborate, daring and sometimes dangerous escape. Not one word is uttered, yet we're completely riveted. We know what's coming. We know Six will get the rug pulled out from under him...
Directors: Patrick McGoohan / Pat Jackson / Don Chaffey / David Tomblin
Writers: Patrick McGoohan / David Tomblin / Anthony Skene / Terence Feely
IMDb: link
Trailer: link
Amazon: link
Review by: agentorange
Series Rating: 9 out of 10
DVD Rating: 7 out of 10
In episode six of the 1968 version of The Prisoner, our hero, Number 6, wakes up to find "the Village" completely deserted. No cheery "good morning" greets him from the shrill local radio girl. No running water awaits him for his shower and shave and no other prisoners are out walking the streets. "This is it," we think. This is his chance to make a get away.
For the next 30 minutes (a lifetime in TV terms) we watch a dead-silent Six plan and execute an elaborate, daring and sometimes dangerous escape. Not one word is uttered, yet we're completely riveted. We know what's coming. We know Six will get the rug pulled out from under him...
- 11/17/2009
- QuietEarth.us
Chicago – Patrick McGoohan was ready to quit. After playing secret agent John Drake in over eighty episodes of the British TV show “Danger Man” (known in the Us as “Secret Agent”), McGoohan was clearly in need of a change. Luckily, his script editor George Markstein had a great idea up his sleeve. What if Drake suddenly resigned, and his employers wouldn’t let him go? What if they kidnapped Drake and sent him to a secret location where he couldn’t escape? Markstein was clearly inspired by the actual incidents during WWII where people were incarcerated and under constant surveillance in resort-like prisons. McGoohan loved the idea, and together they created one of the most astoundingly original and richly entertaining programs in television history in “The Prisoner,” recently released on Blu-Ray to coincide with the AMC remake starring Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen.
Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0
“The Prisoner” debuted in...
Blu-Ray Rating: 5.0/5.0
“The Prisoner” debuted in...
- 11/13/2009
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
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