David Prowse (Darth Vader) Banned From 'Star Wars' Conventions - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-18-2010, 11:48 AM

Star Wars actor David Prowse has been banned from attending any events connected to the sci-fi franchise after reportedly "annoying" creator George Lucas.

The star, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, reportedly fell out with Lucas when the filmmaker used another actor when the iconic character was unmasked.

Prowse has also been accused of leaking plots relating to Vader's death, while the actor alleges he has not been paid a fair share of profit from the films.

The 75 year old, who has recently beaten pancreatic cancer, has been told he cannot attend any "Lucasfilm associated event", writing on his website, "The only thing I've been told is I've burnt too many bridges between Lucasfilm and
myself."

Friends of Prowse tell Britain's The Sun he is being "punished", adding, "Dave never received much money for his role and was always shoved to the side. He believes he's been an embarrassment or annoying to Lucas. But he lives for conventions. So to strip this from him too is heartbreaking."

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index...._star_wars_con

Retro4Life · 07-18-2010, 12:30 PM

What a crock! Prowse was part of Star Wars' great success (at least in the first three films) and I always thought it was unfair he was not allowed to show his face in the final moments of ROTJ.

Boo to you, George Lucas! A resounding and utter..."BOOOOOO"....

broadmoor · 07-18-2010, 04:38 PM

Hmm, had no idea about all that discord. Sorry to hear it. Also pretty shocking to realize Prowse is now 75. I saw him at a convention in 1979, and still tend to think of him like he was back then!

dakert · 07-18-2010, 10:31 PM

David Prowse seems to have a nice face. I always thought Return of The Jedi SUCKED so maybe that is a good thing his face wasnt shown

caladon · 07-18-2010, 10:37 PM

Since there are so many SciFi conventions around the world that have nothing to do with Lucasfilm, I'm sure David Prowse will still be making many appearences. It'll probably have more of a negative affect on Lucas. Petty people are not very popular.

Sterling Holobyte · 07-18-2010, 11:22 PM

Ughh. I used to have so much respect for George Lucas. Of course, that was before those "prequel"... things, and now this, banning a 75 year old, who was part of the "non-crap" Star Wars movies and who loves to meet the fans. I think George has stayed a little too long in the dark side.

catlover79 · 07-18-2010, 11:35 PM

How sad.

70s show watcher · 07-19-2010, 01:57 AM

george lucaus is being a major jerk about this

07-18-2010, 11:48 AM	#1
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Sterling Holobyte Harper House Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,896	Ughh. I used to have so much respect for George Lucas. Of course, that was before those "prequel"... things, and now this, banning a 75 year old, who was part of the "non-crap" Star Wars movies and who loves to meet the fans. I think George has stayed a little too long in the dark side.
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07-18-2010, 04:38 PM	#3
broadmoor Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 10, 2010 Location: texas Posts: 489	Hmm, had no idea about all that discord. Sorry to hear it. Also pretty shocking to realize Prowse is now 75. I saw him at a convention in 1979, and still tend to think of him like he was back then!

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dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	David Prowse seems to have a nice face. I always thought Return of The Jedi SUCKED so maybe that is a good thing his face wasnt shown

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caladon Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Location: Massachusetts state home for the bewildered Posts: 1,151	Since there are so many SciFi conventions around the world that have nothing to do with Lucasfilm, I'm sure David Prowse will still be making many appearences. It'll probably have more of a negative affect on Lucas. Petty people are not very popular.

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70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	george lucaus is being a major jerk about this