Love Quote by Don Bluth

A creative man politely pointing at the real boss: the market. Don Bluth’s line has the soft cadence of optimism, but its engine is frustration. “We’d love to” is the classic artist’s shield - a way to signal desire without promising delivery. It’s also a quiet reminder that the obstacle isn’t imagination or effort; it’s gatekeeping. In one breath, he sells the dream (“a lot of potential”) and disowns the power to realize it (“up to the publishers”).

The context matters. Space Ace is a relic of the LaserDisc arcade era, a branch of game history where animation was the spectacle and interactivity was the compromise. A “3D” revival isn’t just a sequel pitch; it’s a translation project, an attempt to repackage Bluth’s authorial brand for an industry that now measures value in IP familiarity, monetization paths, and risk spreadsheets. When he says “potential,” he’s speaking two languages at once: creative potential (new visuals, modern systems, renewed relevance) and commercial potential (a nostalgic hook for publishers hunting pre-sold audiences).

The subtext is a negotiation in public. Bluth is appealing to fans, implicitly saying: if you want this, make noise. He’s also signaling to publishers: the creator is willing, the property has a story, and the demand can be manufactured. It’s a restrained, industry-savvy lament - less about artistic vision than about who gets to greenlight it.