Star Wars ! In Houston, I saw the first theatrical trailer six months before the movie hit theaters. The friend I was with said, “That looks really stupid!”
He and I were talking over one another.
At exactly the same moment, I said, “This looks like the biggest hit ever!”
It was Fox’s lack of confidence in the film that allowed them to give George Lucas all the merchandizing rights forever to all Star Wars gear. I wonder which genius was in charge of Fox at the time?, said with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
Hard t believe they thought Star Wars would flop. Coming attractions were great. Everyone wanted to see it. I went on the first weekend and the theater was full. Reviews were mostly excellent. Perhaps this was when the movie was first finished but before anyone but studio execs saw it or coming attractions were out.
Lucas got the toys and merchandise. Eventually making enough to bail out the toy maker, Kenner. He later bought a 25% share and still has it. Kenner was bought out by Hasbro. If they work it out right, George Lucas’s grandchildren’s grandchildren will not have to work a day in their lives.
Leroy over 4 years ago
I do not wear them on my hair.
I do not wear them in my chair.
I don’t think that people care
If I wear them anywhere!
Templo S.U.D. over 4 years ago
空オケストラ
jimmjonzz Premium Member over 4 years ago
Star Wars ! In Houston, I saw the first theatrical trailer six months before the movie hit theaters. The friend I was with said, “That looks really stupid!”
He and I were talking over one another.
At exactly the same moment, I said, “This looks like the biggest hit ever!”
Gent over 4 years ago
Don’t worry. Disney’s going to make sure that it flops.
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
In my case Karaoke results in an empty room every time!
Mugens Premium Member over 4 years ago
It was Fox’s lack of confidence in the film that allowed them to give George Lucas all the merchandizing rights forever to all Star Wars gear. I wonder which genius was in charge of Fox at the time?, said with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
J Short over 4 years ago
If I ever did Karaoke, which will hopefully be never, I’d pick Tequila for my song.
Huckleberry Hiroshima over 4 years ago
I thought karaoke was a great idea until I tried it.
Take care and gesundheit.
markhughw over 4 years ago
Hard t believe they thought Star Wars would flop. Coming attractions were great. Everyone wanted to see it. I went on the first weekend and the theater was full. Reviews were mostly excellent. Perhaps this was when the movie was first finished but before anyone but studio execs saw it or coming attractions were out.
b.m.razzilla over 4 years ago
Be honest… Karaoke is really a Japanese term meaning tone deaf…
the humorist formerly known as Hotshot1984 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Dr. Seuss also has a drink collection, in which he presented his never published book, the Dog with the Grog.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
I believe that first Japanese word was misspelled: it should be Crappo!
Teto85 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Lucas got the toys and merchandise. Eventually making enough to bail out the toy maker, Kenner. He later bought a 25% share and still has it. Kenner was bought out by Hasbro. If they work it out right, George Lucas’s grandchildren’s grandchildren will not have to work a day in their lives.
craigwestlake over 4 years ago
He had to keep them away from his cat…
Sassy's Mom over 4 years ago
I remember critics hated it, even as we stood in long lines to see it!
gopher gofer over 4 years ago
the word is 空 (kara) – ‘karappo’ is slang -
added to オーケストラ (ohkesutora)
TheBirthdayIsALie1 over 3 years ago
little did Fox know it was a success.