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Hey that's awesome to hear! I'm glad you enjoyed! I loved doing these radio plays so any joy they bring is a real bonus!

I love radio drama while I do other things but yes the visually impaired deserve as much content as everyone

You should upload the essay to archive.

Thank you!

Thank you! My friends and I had a lot of fun on this project! Happy New Year to you as well!

Yeah this version of the story defnitely has more of the sci-fi epic feel akin to Dune or Flash Gordon (which of course inspired the film) - but there's so much going on it's easy to lose the plot. Glad we got the version we did and glad a lot of these ideas worked their way into the larger story of the Saga at some point.

@@danestudios405 I do vaguely remember watching some of the Flash Gordon episodes as a child (I think Buster Crabbe portrayed Flash?) but my only true memory of it, is of a rocketship with what was clearly a sparkler providing the engine effect, so I'm only assuming that I watched more than one episode, so I'm more familiar with the Flash Gordon movie, with Sam Jones, Timothy Dalton, and Peter Wyngarde, and the cartoon Defenders of the Earth (I actually named one of my written characters, a Trill, Jedda Tobin, after Jedda Walker...) But I've read the Original Dune novel, as well as the one (I forget the title) which showed the beginning of the Butlerian Jihad, featuring Vorian Atreides and his friend, Xavier Harkonnen, and I've seen David Lynch's Dune and the Dune mini-series with Alec Newman as Paul, but not the most recent movie (because I don't want to see Jason Momoa being Jason Momoa, rather than someone portraying Duncan Idaho... 🙈🙈🙈🙈) I'd say The Star Wars definite has that epic, sci-fi opera feel, and I think, with the right cast, and the right director, (as well as a ghost-writer to revise the script (my choice would be Alan Dean Foster) I think this could make for a servicable film. You're absolutely right that it's easy to lose the plot, and I think that seeing those shifts in scenes with the visuals, would definitely 'smooth out' those transitions and eliminate that 'getting lost' feeling. That being said, I *do* think you guys did as good a job as possible, with the material itself, and the weaknesses aren't down to yourselves as voice-actors, but the inherent weakness of George Lucas' writing ability. Now, don't get me wrong, American Graffiti and THX 1138, I think are masterpieces, which showed Lucas at his Best. Star Wars, while I can understand why it was popular on release, I don't think was necessarily Lucas at his Best, when compared to those other films. I would have to say that Lucas is a writer who had the 'creative fuel' for some good stories in him (Graffiti, THX, Star Wars) but once he'd made them, that was pretty much the end of his creative talent, and since then, he's been 'running on the fumes' of that initial creative fuel... 🙈🙈🙈🙈 I'd have to say that Lucas is a good 'ideas man', but, he's not the strongest writer (and an even worse director) and he needs to be part of a team which can refine his raw idea, polish off the rough edges, and then make that result, work. But when he's surrounded by Yes-Men, like Rick McCallum, there's no one to 'reign him in' and polish that initial concept, and I think that's why Episodes I-III were the way they were... I don't want to say they were 'bad', per se, because I enjoyed them thoroughly (My best friend and I watched Revenge of the Sith upon release, came out of the theatre, then immediately bought tickets to go back in and immediately watch it again) But, comparing them to The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, it's clear to see how those other directors, were able to work with Lucas' writing, and refine it into a better film, thus showing the weakness of Lucas' directing, by comparison to theirs... As Harry Callahan said ''A man's got to know his limitations...'' and, George Lucas, well... He is not such a man... 🙈🙈🙈🙈 But thankyou for bringing this to us, it's certainly an interesting look into 'what might have been', and very well presented 👍👍👍👍

I'll look into it! It's a little tougher nowadays since I'm no longer a college student with ample free time, but it definitely sounds interesting!

@@danestudios405 you can find the script on line

@@johnreid9959 Yep, already found it and have it downloaded. Again the main issue is not having the time to do it.

Thank you! I hope you enjoy! I really enjoyed this project.

I understand both sides of the argument. There should 100% be better access to theater worldwide and more ways to expand it beyond NY. However, bootlegs and moreso the filming of them is both disrespectful to the audience around you and as Alex mentioned potentially dangerous to people on stage.

Totally agree. As they say hindsight is 20/20 and when I was working on this project it seemed like what was happening was so obvious.

@@danestudios405 I sometimes have that problem with writing too, as did George Lucas did when he was writing Star Wars. It's easy to forget your having other people read or listen to it, so having someone on the outside proofread really helps. Stephen Spielberg famously told Lucas that his movie was crap, so that made Lucas save it in post production. If u are interested in learning more about the process that went into Star Wars, might I suggest reading The Star Wars Archives: Episodes IV-VI 1977-1983 by Paul Duncan

That's the nature of early drafts.

@@marckg6950 true

Thank you! Your praise is greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your kind words!

In hindsight, I agree. I was a purist at the time and felt like narration was unnecessary. I was a little blind to how confusing the story was because I had been reading through the script so many times.

@@danestudios405 the art of a radio play is unique you have to describe so much while not bogging down the pacing

@@seanodeli7031 Yeah there's a fine line and the person who taught me how to make radio plays was staunchly against narration. So I was stuck in that point of view. However with time comes wisdom, and if I were doing this now I'd have extra narration to clarify what's happening.

He was so incredibly kind and humble when I got to speak with him. Truly a great guy.

@@danestudios405 I'd live to meet him someday he sounds like such a cool guy I've heard a lot of great things about him

That's an awesome memory to have! And yeah there are a myriad of reasons people thought this movie would fail. Lucas had one successful film under his belt, the shooting of this movie went over schedule and way over budget, they had small name actors in the leading roles, Sir Alec Guinness was never particularly complimentary about the film, the plot and pacing was a mess originally, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Still, against all odds they managed to put together something magical and unforgetable that would become a cultural icon.

I saw it when I was three. My mom and sister took me to the first showing in town and I fell asleep during the opening crawl. I can remember waking up during the credits and crying because of all the noise people were making lol.

I wish I had a better answer to give you honestly and I totally get where you’re coming from. Being in NY I have the privilege to go see Broadway shows frequently (before COVID at least), but not everyone is as lucky. That being said, nothing is more infuriating or annoying than having someone decide that cataloging this show on their phone is totally fine because it distracts everyone around you and it’s incredibly rude, because everyone else paid to be there too. Also it’s disrespectful to the actors on stage as well, not to mention potentially dangerous if you’re using flash photography. I understand what you’re saying, but Alex makes the case that even watching bootlegs after the Broadway run is over promotes other people to make more bootlegs. I wish Broadway was more accessible and I wish they had more pro shots that could be released, but unfortunately that is not the case yet. Again, I wish I had a better answer for you and I wish I could make Broadway readily available to everyone. There are a lot of resources though to watch professionally recorded theater that you can look into however.

Dane Studios tbh i argue both sides. especially if you are near the front dont bootleg but i think if you are far enough away før it not to be distracting to the actors etc then its a lot better. i really wish more musicals were professionally recorded. i mean øne of my favourite musicals (be more chill- dont judge me haha) is no longer even on broadway and although there is obviously the small chance i can watch the london cast, it isnt the same as the actors i love y’know. so now best case scenario i can watch the new cast.

Currently_dead_ Emo totally understand what you’re saying. It’s a tough situation. If you have the opportunity, BroadwayHD offers a free trial with lots of pro-shots of great shows. It’ll scratch the itch at least a little.

Do you mean - too much music?

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@@josephandall2226 do you mean TOO much attitude? Jeez....get over yourself , little teacher. 😡

@@danestudios405 I started having doubts about Lucas when I saw that tedious plotless hash of a movie, Willow. It was really the same thing. When I saw some of the stupid scenes from the original movie I realized that the limitations and re-editting forced on him actually saved his movie. I commented on it someone told me his wife re-edited his film. We saw her movie. That is why she got Oscar for editing. She saved his ass.

Actually it was through rewrites after rewrites and help from other people including the cast changing lines as they as a rule didn't do at times in the prequels but then the actors used other than Anakin and Obi Wan and Mace were of the calibre who did make exceptions and said what they didn't want their character doing in Mace's instance I am ain't dying like a bitch.

Marcia Lucas saved Star Wars

@@reepacheirpfirewalker8629 ...What?

I see you fell for RocketJump's dumb video.

@@danestudios405 well acted and love the score arrangements! Top shelf entertainment right here Chris!

Are u in L.A.? I write for comedians etc...... love to see your showcases!!!

May the Schwartz be with you Chris!