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Empire Strikes Back Director Irvin Kershner Dies at 87

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the they-come-in-threes dept.

bigredradio writes "Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kershner died at his home in Paris after suffering from illness, his goddaughter Adriana Santini confirmed to the AFP Monday. He was 87."

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  1. Re:Sad day by u17 · · Score: 3, Funny

    O_O these things always come in threes. wonder who's next

    It's the mice. Their reversed aging is sucking the life out of humans!

  2. Re:RIP by imakemusic · · Score: 4, Funny

    Wikipedia is your friend.

    Some friend! It keeps asking me for money!

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  3. Re:Sad day by FatdogHaiku · · Score: 3, Funny

    They always go in threes. First LN, now IK. Who's #3?

    Justin Bieber?

    Based on historical evidence, we as a planet do not have that kind of luck...

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  4. Stephen King?? by mfnickster · · Score: 3, Funny

    Stephen King, dead at 63

    I just heard some sad news on talk radio - Horror/Sci Fi writer Stephen King was found dead in his Maine home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his work, there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an American icon.

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    1. Re:Stephen King?? by danieltdp · · Score: 2, Funny

      Is it true? Can't find any news on internet about it.

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  5. Re:Sad day by ebuck · · Score: 2, Funny

    Maybe he can go before he decides to redo the series again. Next time hell probably adding yoda and storm trooper teletubbies, and Han won't shoot at all, the bartender will intercede.

  6. Re:May the Force... by TED+Vinson · · Score: 2, Funny

    Lucasfilm has announced the December release of a 'new director's cut' of The Empire Strikes Back in which Mr. Kirshner will make a cameo appearance as a 'Force ghost' to honor his contribution. This is the perfect, must-have gift for Star Wars fans everywhere.

    Lucasfim has also announced the January 2011 release of a 'special, revised director's cut' of The Empire Strikes Back in which the Kirchner Force ghost will be played by Hayden Christensen...

  7. come on, Woody, don't let me down by corbettw · · Score: 1, Funny

    My death pool is doing really well this year. If Woody Allen would just join Messers. Kershner and Nielsen I'll pocket $1000.

    Come on, Woody, give in to the ennui! I hear Heaven is a lot like Manhattan!

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