Definetely for the commemoration of the 30 years of Star Wars, which makes me feel kinda young now, as I never had the chance to see Star Wars the first time it was out, as I wasm't born yet, missed it by a couple years.

The world would be very different if that movie never came out.

Numfar PTB | May 18, 15:02 CET

It's also on Tuesday the 29 at 1 am & 7pm eastern time

adapa | May 18, 18:46 CET

Without Star Wars, there would be no Ice Pirates. Fact.

themayor | May 18, 20:31 CET

Awesome, sounds great.

UnpluggedCrazy | May 18, 21:02 CET

Simon, when I first read your post, my thoughts were,"Oh Gods, no!" Then, I read the article and, you're right, pretty cool. In minds eye, can you picture these two in room discussing stories? AH! I already called the fly on the wall. Believe the goldfish is still open.

Madhatter | May 18, 22:15 CET

"Fox was dragging its feet, hoping the movie would go away."

Hah. Made me laugh.

This gets aired for my *coughmumble-mumble-ndcough* birthday. It's a nice bit of a moment for an aging fangal - "The History Channel is My Master Now."

QuoterGal | May 18, 22:41 CET

At least you get a little Joss for your b-day, QuoterGal.
All I get is G4's Star Wars thingy... Not as cool. ;)

Dan Corson | May 19, 02:21 CET

I saw a bit of it last night. Really interesting commentary, not just from Joss: Peter Jackson, J.J. Abrams, Kevin Smith (natch), Stephen Colbert, a cadre of authors, professors, and various other academes, etc. A fascinating look on how the movies (they address all six of them) were shaped by mythic and American archetypes and how their existence has influenced storytelling and filmmaking.

I'm-a gonna have to Tivo this one.

blutortu | May 29, 20:04 CET