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Gary Oldman not in Star Wars Episode III
We previously reported that Gary Oldman would have a role in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. However, due to contractual complications, he has decided to decline this offer and will not be appearing in the movie:
"Gary Oldman's voice will NOT be heard in the upcoming STAR WARS film. Gary was offered, and agreed to perform in the film, in fact he was excited and looking forward to the work. The snag that made it impossible however is that this film is being made as a non-SAG (Screen Actor's Guild) film. George Lucas and gang agreed to hire Gary Oldman if he in fact would become a union buster, and perform work illegally overseas. As a resident of America, and also a member of SAG, out of respect and solidarity with the other members, he could not and would not consider violating his union's rules."
Reported at www.mugglenet.com and by Douglas Management Group.
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Posted 03 September 2004 - 01:05 PM
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The sandpeople had women and children. We know this because Anakin killed them how could he tell? The children might be smaller but I never saw a sandperson with breasts. Did they hike their skirts and show him some leg or something?
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Also, I can see the point of wanting to kidnap a human and use her as a slave, but they didn't. They tied her to a flimsy easel for a month. It's assumed they had to feed and give her water. What for? Was she purely ornamental? I can understand them wanting the droids, you can sell those for a lot of money, but a chick who's only skills are finding non-existand mushrooms and getting randomly pregnant, you're not going to get much.
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Posted 03 September 2004 - 02:14 PM
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Who's Gary Oldman?
The guy who played the
1. The villain in "Fifth Element"
2. Lee Harvey Oswald in "JFK"
3. the Russian commando leader in "Air Force One"
4. Jackie Flannery in "State of Grace"
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Posted 03 September 2004 - 05:40 PM
He was supposed to play 'General Grievous', the stupid anime robot guy. Not that this idea wasn't bad enough even with a good actor playing him...
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The sandpeople had women and children. We know this because Anakin killed them how could he tell? The children might be smaller but I never saw a sandperson with breasts. Did they hike their skirts and show him some leg or something?
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Also, I can see the point of wanting to kidnap a human and use her as a slave, but they didn't. They tied her to a flimsy easel for a month. It's assumed they had to feed and give her water. What for? Was she purely ornamental? I can understand them wanting the droids, you can sell those for a lot of money, but a chick who's only skills are finding non-existand mushrooms and getting randomly pregnant, you're not going to get much.
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Posted 03 September 2004 - 11:38 PM
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Who's Gary Oldman?
The guy who played the
1. The villain in "Fifth Element"
2. Lee Harvey Oswald in "JFK"
3. the Russian commando leader in "Air Force One"
4. Jackie Flannery in "State of Grace"
Who's Gary Oldman?
The guy who played the
1. The villain in "Fifth Element"
2. Lee Harvey Oswald in "JFK"
3. the Russian commando leader in "Air Force One"
4. Jackie Flannery in "State of Grace"
Mike, two of these films (The Fifth Element and Air Force One)are total shit. Not a good way to reference somebody. Why don't you use a better example such as Gary Oldman was Dracula in one of the more recent screen incarnations.
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The snag that made it impossible however is that this film is being made as a non-SAG (Screen Actor's Guild) film.
It is quite understandable that Episode III would not be a Screen Actor's Guild film.
Quite understandable indeed....
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Posted 04 September 2004 - 12:18 AM
Gary Oldman and Milla Jovivich are the only really good things about the Fifth Element. And thus they stand out in that film. He was also the Dr. in Lost in Space. And the Devil in the BMW film that had James Brown in it. (A little obscure that one, I know...)
And thus they stand out in that film. He was also the Dr. in Lost in Space. And the Devil in the BMW film that had James Brown in it. (A little obscure that one, I know...)
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Posted 04 September 2004 - 12:30 AM
I liked the fifth element as well. Oldman shined as Zorn and he was really evil. Cool costume too. Also it contains the line "Ummm negative I am a meat popsicle"
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Posted 04 September 2004 - 12:58 AM
gary oldeman couldn't save this franchise if he was james caviezel playing jesus christ himself.
what?
do we really need MORE characters??? i'm having trouble maintaing my access database of all the useless characters introduced in the prequels so far...
how 'bout finishing this story? you only have about 30 lose ends to tie up in 2.5 hours, georgey.
what?
do we really need MORE characters??? i'm having trouble maintaing my access database of all the useless characters introduced in the prequels so far...
how 'bout finishing this story? you only have about 30 lose ends to tie up in 2.5 hours, georgey.
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Posted 04 September 2004 - 01:12 AM
Also is anyone else surprised that G L is a union buster?
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Posted 04 September 2004 - 07:45 AM
QUOTE (Just your average movie goer @ Sep 3 2004, 11:38 PM)
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Who's Gary Oldman?
The guy who played the
1. The villain in "Fifth Element"
2. Lee Harvey Oswald in "JFK"
3. the Russian commando leader in "Air Force One"
4. Jackie Flannery in "State of Grace"
Who's Gary Oldman?
The guy who played the
1. The villain in "Fifth Element"
2. Lee Harvey Oswald in "JFK"
3. the Russian commando leader in "Air Force One"
4. Jackie Flannery in "State of Grace"
Mike, two of these films (The Fifth Element and Air Force One)are total shit. Not a good way to reference somebody. Why don't you use a better example such as Gary Oldman was Dracula in one of the more recent screen incarnations.
I can't believe you missed Leon, (aka the Professional) that also starred Natalie Portman. One of his finest moments. Also, he plays Commisioner Gordon in the upcoming Batman Begins.
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Posted 04 September 2004 - 09:35 PM
i also heard that it might be false information (from theforce.net) and that he might be in the film afterall. it`ll be good if he is. Grivious looks like a skullcracking badass.
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Posted 05 September 2004 - 10:04 AM
You actually liked the idea of General Grievous? I think I understand why your views are so radically different from everyone else's here.
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Posted 05 September 2004 - 10:08 AM
Give him a chance. He might not be such a bad idea. He looks cool.... I thought Maul was a good villian too. Many hated him.
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