Lucasfilm Sues Porn Producers

By Azad November 5, 2001 2:11 PM

As if the title of the upcoming Star Wars: Episode II movie, Attack of the Clones, wasn't hilarious enough, we get yet another piece of humor: According to a news report from the Montreal Gazette, Lucasfilm is suing the producers of a pornographic version of Star Wars, alleging that it's too similar to the scifi epic. George Lucas' production company filed a federal lawsuit against Media Market Group Ltd., the New York producers of Star Ballz, claiming copyright and trademark infringement.

The suit argues that consumers could be confused into thinking that Lucasfilm sponsored or produced the X-rated movie. But Linda Wildblood, a partner at Media Market Group, told the Gazette that her company's movie is an animation parody. "Just like Scary Movie is a spoof of horror movies, Star Ballz parodies many different movies and themes," she said. "No one in their right mind could look at it and say this is Star Wars."

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Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on November 5, 2001 2:18 PM

Truth be told, the producers of "star Ballz" used stolen costumes from George's set. Jar Jar was getting a rim job from Chewy, while R2 watched, and played with itself. Understandably Lucas is upset.

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Posted by allknowing (you'llneverfindme.com) on November 5, 2001 2:52 PM

Cum on Georgie, you know you want to watch it,
we all do, anything that mocks Lucas is worth seeing, thats what he hates,
Star Ballz getting confused with Star Wars, whatever,
wouldn't it be in a different section, wouldn't people notice that the cover shows "Leia" going down on the Emperor,
get a grip, oh wait thats right this is Lucas we are talking about

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 5, 2001 4:04 PM

That wasn't the real Star Wars? Oh sh*t.


Back to the video store...

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 5, 2001 4:42 PM

But Linda Wildblood, a partner at Media Market Group
HEHEHE I'm sure that's her stage name.

If you use the same argument that George uses here couldn't he also sue Mell Brooks for "Space Balls"? Just a thought.

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Posted by Loath (loath@dtheatre.com) on November 5, 2001 5:00 PM

Riiiiight... They stole the costumes and used them in an animation? That might work with South Park, but not something drawn.

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Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on November 5, 2001 5:41 PM

WHOA!!...you got me Loath.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 3:32 AM

Gee, do you think olde Georgie could actually be backing the porn with but a meager pittance of what he makes from the real movies (just to drum up extra box office sales for the next) from a phony lawsuit for his next extravaganza extraordinaire. One sometimes wonders, eh? Or could it be that Georgie sometimes gets confused about Scary Movie and the films it parodies?

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Posted by Rahlus (rahlus@excite.com) on November 6, 2001 5:59 AM

Or, do you think the makers of Star Ballz could have done something very specific in their "parody", just to get some big...FREE... publicity?

hmmm, where could they have gotten that idea?

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 6:07 AM

I saw StarBallz and thought it was one of the actual prequels! Are you telling me that when Luke Skyf*cker shows Princess Lay-her how big his lightsabre is, it is not supposed to be a proper Starwars movie!? I feel so cheated, I won't even mention Vaders shiner helmet.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 6:09 AM

LOL. That was funny. Hey American, I think Loath is either smokin that whacky tobbacy, or he's been hanging out with TINY.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 6:09 AM

STAR ballz is a PORNO movie!!? Oh sh*t I just rented that out for the kids...

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 6:17 AM

Just a thought but have you ever tried switching certain words in the original Starwars movies for the word 'Pants'. You get some funny results, e.g: "I felt a great disturbence in my pants, like millions of voices crying out in terror and then were silenced. I fear something terrible has happened". "I feel the good in you father, let go of your pants!". "Luke, remove these pants so that I can look on you with my own eyes".

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 7:35 AM

George probably  knows nothing about this. His blood sucking lawers are working on their own I'm sure.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 8:01 AM

Has anyone else seen the quote of the day? "Everything that can be invented has been invented". What a load of crap! what about an orgasmatron device or an automactic nose-picker? what about some kind of horse-less carriage, we could call it the fully automated driv-o-matic conveyermobile! Yea man! let the protagonist rule with his iconography!!!!

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 8:26 AM

Tip of the day:

Next time you're in the shower, wrap a flannel around the shower head (you can secure it with an elastic band). when the water comes out, rather than sprinklering everywhere it will come down in one long steam. Now simply hold your dick underneith this for the best orgasim of your life!

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Posted by Cheswick (Cheswick@canIhavemycigarettes.com) on November 6, 2001 10:03 AM

As lame as all this porn crap is, "starballz" still sound better than "attack of the clones"!

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 12:36 PM

I heard that Brooks had talked to Lucasfilm about Spaceballs and the agreement was made that they could make the movie but there could be no product tie ins.  Like action figures and such, thats why Yogurt says merchandising is where the real money from the film is made!
Thats why they were never sued.

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Posted by Loath (loath@dtheatre.com) on November 6, 2001 1:41 PM

AAACCCKKK! Better be the whacky tobbacy because I sure as hell wouldn't hang out with Tiny. 'nuff said.

Huh?   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 2:30 PM

Since when does dtheatre steal its stories from SNL's weekend update?

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 6, 2001 8:41 PM

Use the force George....and lighten up.  Jeez, Lucasfilm is acting more the Disney Co. everday.

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Posted by Azad (eka@dtheatre.com) on November 6, 2001 11:26 PM

It was an SNL weekend update too? Awesome...

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Posted by CorneliusD (No Email) on November 7, 2001 8:41 AM

It was on SNL and the great punchline was....

"...there are some similarities between the movies.  For example, they both star Mark Hamill!!!"

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Posted by Lemos (mys-tickleman@excite.com) on November 7, 2001 9:39 PM

One must look for money to make the same film over and over again. A legal suit here, effects on a lame movie there, George must work hard to afford all those effects he pours over the same weak story frame. There that ought to piss a few people off!

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 8, 2001 7:09 AM

Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate... leads to masturbating.

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Posted by Error11 (No Email) on November 8, 2001 10:31 AM

Yur last tip was to use the bathtub faucet,  I don't think your actually trying these things before you recommend em.

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Posted by Error11 (No Email) on November 8, 2001 10:39 AM

Lucas did endorse Space Balls.  The Vadar helmet was loaned to Mel Brooks for the shoot, but Canadians are very small so it looked really big on Rick Moranis as Lord Dark Helmet.
It's all true; 'cept the above part.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 8, 2001 11:37 AM

starring Hands Solo (chronic masturbator)
and Lay-ah Orgasma

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 12, 2001 6:32 AM

Much anger have you. impossible for me it is to right order speak in.

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Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on November 12, 2001 7:39 PM

Wait for the stupid sequels, like "Empire strikes for the Back" or the "Phellatio Menace".

I couldn't imagine a joke for SW VI, sorry.
Or thank god. Boy, how do I suck.

But not like the leading actress.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 13, 2001 2:10 AM

Hmmm... how about Return of the One-Eye?

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 13, 2001 4:08 AM

What about, Return of the Jizz-eye

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Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on November 13, 2001 11:51 AM

The trailer for the porn movie also had breathing, but a little diferent.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 14, 2001 5:05 PM

... "Starballz: A New Grope" ?

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Posted by mangajayce (No Email) on November 18, 2001 6:29 PM

Once again George Lucas has shown the world just how money-hungry he truly is. But this time he's added petty to the description. Starballz is a parody, people. Protected by the first ammendent rights as well. It takes equal potshots at other genres, Dragonball Z, Sailor Moon, ect. And it's funny as hell, too. The only reason Georgie-boy is so upset is $$$. He wants a piece of the pie, and from his juveneile reaction to this feature, it appears that he hasn't had a good piece of pie in quite awhile... Grow up George, or better yet, get a sense of humor. You're just pissed that "Starballz" is better than "The Phantom Menace"!

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 19, 2001 1:57 AM

Mmmmm... pie

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 19, 2001 7:11 PM

Episode IV: Star Whores

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 14, 2001 5:51 AM

You r sad and need 2 get a life the lot of ya.

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 14, 2001 5:52 AM

I'm a porn star and I think u r a very narrow minded person. If u try it u might like it.

Star Ball Z is trash   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on March 22, 2002 8:57 PM

Starballz is a witless porn parody of new and classic anime.

As an anime fan I can stand quite abit, but this and SM&7B not only crosses the line but takes a flying leap over the line and right into trash

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 23, 2002 11:48 PM

IS THAT YOU MARCONI???

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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on January 18, 2003 12:06 PM

cheers i f*cking cummed everywhere