Well kiddies, the countdown has started for the final chapter in the Star Wars saga. Mark May 19th on your calendar (in North America). I would hope that all interested parties have viewed the latest preview by now. This one's gonna be a real death-fest! Lucas had to edit back to get a PG-13 rating (the first for the entire series). Although I thought that some of the concepts/dialogue were a little on the 'hokey' or 'cliched' side, the film turns out to rather well-done. This might even give "Empire Strikes Back" a run for popularity. Lots of duels, death and darkness. The opening sequence alone will blow you away. :D

In case you care, the Cartoon Network has started airing part 2 of their animated Star Wars: Clone Wars series. This will give you a little pre-movie information regarding new characters in the film.

I don't have the figures handy but Titanic is the the top grossing film of all time.
#2 (and keep in mind this was done at 1977 prices) is the original Star Wars. I predict that the new film will easily beat out the original and maybe even de-throne the current champ.

BTW, the top 25 films of all time include all 5 Star Wars, both Spidermans and all of the LOTR movies.

I'll look for those figures again and I'll put them up if I can find them.

JB

Here's the top 100...

http://movieweb.com/movies/box_office/alltime.php

JB

You know, I got really excited when TPM came out, only to be let down... Okay, the second one has to be better...
It was okay.

Forgive me if I do not get my hopes up for this one.

Me thinks you will be pleased this time.