Rumor: George Lucas Thinks the World Will End in 2012 UPDATE

[samsonguy920]

UPDATE:

Lucasfilm representative Lynne Hale emailed Wired.com to clear some things up about Lucas' beliefs:

"He was not serious when he talked about the end of the world in 2012 but he is an adamant believer that the world is flat, that Stonehenge was built by aliens, and that the sun revolves around the Earth. These are among the many subjects he commonly discusses at length with Elvis, who he's going to digitally insert into Indy 5 along with a roster of famous dead actors."

Seth Rogen could be exaggerating, but I still wouldn't be surprised if Lucas were prepped and ready to escape this planet for a galaxy far, far away.

Source: Wired [http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/01/george-lucas-2012/]

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ROFLMAO!!!

Yep, that one's gonna stick with me for a while. Lucasfilm basically just said Seth Rogen is full of it.
For some reason I am inclined to agree.

Come to think of it, if Indy 5 follows closely to when Indy 4 takes place, then Elvis would still be around.
I need to think about if that is more cheese than aliens and nuking refrigerators.

 

[Tomo Stryker]

Well its official, George Lucas is insane.

He is around... what seventy years old? The fame and money baths must be getting to him. But at any rate I'm going to definitely be getting my couple billion Euros I've saved up over the years to get a seat next to Rogen, as long as he shares his stash with me its going to be a fun ride.

 

[Tomo Stryker]

*Double Post*

 

[SL33TBL1ND]

Wait, was that PR person kidding?

 

[Mechsoap]

So now the update came out hes even more bat shit insane then before?

 

[DTWolfwood]

"He was not serious when he talked about the end of the world in 2012 but he is an adamant believer that the world is flat, that Stonehenge was built by aliens, and that the sun revolves around the Earth. These are among the many subjects he commonly discusses at length with Elvis, who he's going to digitally insert into Indy 5 along with a roster of famous dead actors."

yes please! XD

 

[FarmerMonkey]

Lucasfilm representative Lynne Hale emailed Wired.com to clear some things up about Lucas' beliefs:

"He was not serious when he talked about the end of the world in 2012 but he is an adamant believer that the world is flat, that Stonehenge was built by aliens, and that the sun revolves around the Earth. These are among the many subjects he commonly discusses at length with Elvis, who he's going to digitally insert into Indy 5 along with a roster of famous dead actors."

That is the best response to a PR problem that I've ever heard in my life. If only the rest of the world had a sense of humor.

 

[JordanXlord]

I think George Lucas' mind has gone to a galaxy far, far away...

HA!!!...nice one Props to yours

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[JordanXlord]

The end of the world is a small price to pay if it means we don't need to suffer The Force Unleashed III.

lol argeed

 

[Atmos Duality]

I'm still taking my free jabs at Lucas. The man started out berating and protesting an exploitative movie industry in the 70s, and then goes on to become the Gold Standard of everything he hated.

Seriously. Did he hit his head on a toilet and forget who he was between the 1980s and 1997?

 

[Nouw]

So now the update came out hes even more bat shit insane then before?

Yes. Yes he has.

Glad to see it was sarcasm though >.>

 

[Reed Spacer]

Maybe he plans to play the Star Wars Holiday Special this Christmas?

 

[Cyberjester]

Wait. So does this mean no 3D Phantom Menace. It was all a joke?

Of course. You didn't reallllly think that they'd make Jar Jar Binks again, did you?

Oh George.

I may or may not have a small niggling doubt about the 2012 event, though I'm unsure if its an end of the world thing.

Could just go with "That's as far as they got before being wiped out by the Spaniards"? It was the end of the age, not the end of the world. One age ends, another begins. For sure, it shall be a momentous occasion, with mass portents as to something major. Or, on the other hand, the old age could just slip away with a whisper and a sigh. Prefer a bang but it rarely goes that way.

No end of the world though.

I wouldn't believe a single thing that comes out of Seth Rogens mouth, he can't even write a decent joke.

HEATHEN! He got The Green Hornet up and running. And it looks like it could even be pretty good. That alone saved his career.

 

[Plurralbles]

that rep basically sent a fuck you to wired... ha.

 

[Oilerfan92]

If he believes e world will end. Then will he sign a contract that on the 20th of December 2012 he will give all his money, and possessions, as well as however much control over Star Wars as he has. If he's wrong. He looks like an idiot, even more so. If he's right, then it wouldn't matter if he still has all his stuff. He's doomed. Might as well let some 18 year old feel what its like to be rich, even if it's for one day.

 

[Trogdor1138]

Wait. So does this mean no 3D Phantom Menace. It was all a joke?

Of course. You didn't reallllly think that they'd make Jar Jar Binks again, did you?

Oh George.

I may or may not have a small niggling doubt about the 2012 event, though I'm unsure if its an end of the world thing.

Could just go with "That's as far as they got before being wiped out by the Spaniards"? It was the end of the age, not the end of the world. One age ends, another begins. For sure, it shall be a momentous occasion, with mass portents as to something major. Or, on the other hand, the old age could just slip away with a whisper and a sigh. Prefer a bang but it rarely goes that way.

No end of the world though.

I wouldn't believe a single thing that comes out of Seth Rogens mouth, he can't even write a decent joke.

HEATHEN! He got The Green Hornet up and running. And it looks like it could even be pretty good. That alone saved his career.

So? He was completely wrong for the part (coming from a fan of the original series) and he didn't seem to flesh out into new territory acting wise for it. I did think it was awesome how he lost a lot of weight for it though. I'm still expecting it to be an okay film, but I just have trouble seeing past his performance :/

I just don't see what he's done to have such acclaim...

 

[MetalGenocide]

Well, the update confirms it, Lucas was serious.

 

[The_Fezz]

LOCK. THIS. MAN. UP.

PREFERABLY BEFORE HE CRUCIFIES HIS FRANCISE ANY FURTHER.

 

[Amy Sorel]

Dear Mr. Lucas,
Nothing you say will make me watch your stupid starwars cartoons and movies anymore. Your franchise is dead. That's not the end of the world. Get over it.

Love, Amy.

-PS, nice try though.

 

[theultimateend]

I wouldn't believe a single thing that comes out of Seth Rogens mouth, he can't even write a decent joke.

I have always thought he was funny because he's not going for outlandish comedy. He just kinda talks and is silly. I like silly people so he works for me.

On the other hand one of my favorite comedy sketches is primarily dominated by Patrick Stewart so perhaps I just have odd taste.