I was listening to one of the old podcasts today, and they talked about how George Lucas was going to re-release the Star Wars movies in 3D. Geoff then suggested that Lucas was only doing this so that he could make more money from the franchise. I feel this is an unfair accusation to make, while I'm sure that money is a component to this decision, to suggest that that is the only reason that he is releasing these movies is extremely one sided. I have always felt that whether or not fans of the original trilogy liked the prequels (and I realize that most did not). What mattered was that they introduced a whole new generation of young people to the amazing Star Wars universe, and many kids who grew up with the prequels prefer them. I grew up during a time of Star Wars blackout. And so I didn't even see the originals till I was probably 13 years old. And the only reason i watched them was because I had seen the episode I and enjoyed it (what can I say, I was young). So I think Lucas' rational behind releasing Star Wars over and over again, is that it introduces a whole new generation of kids to the Star Wars universe, and the many great stories that it holds. And to accomplish that task, the movies need to be updated, because kids are not going to want to watch a boring movie from the 80's no matter how great it might be, and to attract it becomes necessary to make changes that have will upset the original fans, because to be honest Star Wars isn't for the grown up, it is meant for kids to watch and dream of stars, and space ships. So to those who complain about the ruining of a franchise that they love as a kid, understand that, that franchise that universe isn't meant for you its meant for the young kids, and so watch the movies, and try to remember the fond memories that Star Wars, and George Lucas provided you as a kid, and don't try and ruin it for all those youngsters that otherwise may not have had the chance to experience it i the same way that you once did.
