March 13th, 2003
NOTE FROM GREG:
A trailer for the movie “The Core” was pulled from theatres
because it contained images of a Space Shuttle in trouble.
because it contained images of a Space Shuttle in trouble.
The Top 9 Other Reasons to Pull a
Science Fiction Trailer From Theaters
Science Fiction Trailer From Theaters
9> “Mystery Science Theater 3000″ announces a big budget sequel… shortly after viewing a clip of your movie.
8> Before creating the Devil’s Tower in “Close Encounters,” Richard Dryfus had sculpted something much less appropriate in the mashed potatoes.
7> Not enough Seven of Nine, way too much Wesley.
6> Queen Amidala’s nipples were sticking right through that dress.
5> The appearence of Jar-Jar’s parents, as portrayed by Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith.
4> “When you’re in space, nobody can hear your shouts” tagline doesn’t roll off the tongue quite right.
3> You suddenly realize why the novel’s author has the same last name as that Dianetics guy.
2> The villains who pull Anakin to the dark side revealed as Darth Lilo and Darth Stitch.
and the Number 1 Other Reason To Pull A Science Fiction Trailer
From Theaters…
From Theaters…
1> At the end of the big battle scene, they forgot to delete the “GAME OVER” graphic.
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Credits:
Selected from 18 submissions from 6 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:
Dave Oberhart, Durham, NC — 1, 6, 8 (Hat trick!)
Guy Payne, Birmingham, AL — 2, 5
RW Lipp, Lenexa, KS — 3, 4
Doug Exeter, This Island Earth — 7
Wayne Kierstead, Clackamas, OR — 9
Greg Preece, Toronto, ON — Dark Lord Of The Sith