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New Plans From Lucasfilm

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the galaxy-not-too-far-away dept.

Lawrence Person writes "Locus Online has the announcement from Lucasfilms stating that they have authorized an 'adult' line of Star Wars novels. From the article: 'While the movies were still an ongoing project, it was important to portray all aspects of the Star Wars universe as wholesome family entertainment. However, now that the cycle of films is done, we can finally broaden the Star Wars franchise into marketing niches we'd heretofore avoided, and adult entertainment is at the top of our list.'" Relatedly, H_Fisher writes "In a first-of-its-kind move, George Lucas has announced that Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox will offer free 'replacement DVDs' to anyone who mails in pre-Special Edition VHS and Laserdisc copies of Star Wars episodes IV, V, and VI by April 30th. From the press release: 'This unique opportunity will help fans experience the complete and correct vision of my epic story.'"

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  1. hmmmmm by joper90 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    these get worse every year.

  2. so.... by joe+155 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    you mean that they weren't already adult films... now I know I'm your average evangelical puritan, but I'm pretty sure that when Han Solo kissed the Princess THAT WAS A SIN... did we see a marriage before hand... hell worth almost... and don't even get me started on the possible incest situation, the killing (outside of an official, state designated, war) and the wife beating / strangling

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  3. Re:More April Fools Jokes by SirSlud · · Score: 4, Insightful

    About 10 years ago, April Fools used to be a time to try and fool people. Now its a time to insult people's intelligence with self-indulgent humour.

    Woe is me.

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  4. Sheesh, lighten up! by sgant · · Score: 4, Insightful

    No one is insulting anyone. It's all just good fun. If you don't like it, take a big dose of Ambien and sleep through the entire day.

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    1. Re:Sheesh, lighten up! by stinky+wizzleteats · · Score: 4, Insightful

      mod parent up. I personally very much enjoy that April 1 is turning into the Internet's biggest holiday.

      Yes, it's silly. We all know it's silly. Telling everyone this does not make you look more intelligent. If you don't like April 1, don't be a fucktwit. Just STFU until tomorrow.

  5. OMG it's true!!!11one by Dachannien · · Score: 2, Insightful

    From the press release: 'This unique opportunity will help fans experience the complete and correct vision of my epic story.'

    The disturbing thing is, I wouldn't put it past him to actually do this.