You knew it was going to happen. In this technological era, how could it not happen? As of midnight earlier today, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith hit the theatres and streams of Storm Troopers, wookies, jedis and other types lined the streets like a bunch of freakish ants waiting for a seat.
(Don't think for a minute that I hadn't considered joining in on the fun....as an avid Star Wars fan, co-workers were surprised I showed up today. But I didn't go last night. My Princess Leia costume was at the dry cleaners and I didn't feel like donning the Greedo one....j/k)
But low and behold, according to Reuters article, Episode III hit the net shortly after the movie's release. Stats show that over 16,000 people are at this moment are downloading the anticipated flick, all thanks to BitTorrent, a filesharing network that allows the sharing of larger files.
Adam Pasick writes for Reuters, According to Web site Waxy.org (http:/www.waxy.org), one print was leaked on Wednesday before the film was even released in theaters. The movie was time-stamped, suggesting it may have come from within the industry rather than from someone who videotaped an advance screening.
I guess geeks all over will do anything to get the advanced copy of Episode III. Me? I'll pay the $11 or so to go see it on the big screen. In fact, I've already purchased my tickets for a show next week. Remind me, I have to dust off the ol' light saber.
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$11? Where the hell do you go to the movies? NYC?
I thought $8 bucks at the Danbury Loews was expensive!
White Plains City Center. Online was $10 with an extra $1 because they could. Also...Director's Hall. Assigned seating, baby.