Chewbacca arrested in Hollywood!
Feb. 3rd, 2007 01:44 pmI've posted before about the costumed guys who take pictures with tourists around the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Well, one guy in a Chewbacca costume got himself arrested after tussling with a tour director:
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-me-hollywood3feb03,0,3524354.story?track=mostviewed-homepage
Not only is it likely the city will try to put a stop to the practice, I have a feeling Lucasfilm and other property holders will start to stop performers from representing their characters in these types of settings as well. There's a reason why fan groups like the 501st and Rebel Legion are strict about how their members behave at "trooping" events.
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-me-hollywood3feb03,0,3524354.story?track=mostviewed-homepage
Not only is it likely the city will try to put a stop to the practice, I have a feeling Lucasfilm and other property holders will start to stop performers from representing their characters in these types of settings as well. There's a reason why fan groups like the 501st and Rebel Legion are strict about how their members behave at "trooping" events.