TV series edits have potential, but it would be good to go beyond just retelling the films as they stand. Each episode could have a focus.
I put this forward YEARRRSSSS ago, as a sort of TV mini series response to the STAR WARS REBORN project that was never completed.
It utilises flashbacks to tell a seamless PT/OT. In a way a more chopped up version of machete viewing.
I can’t seem to find the finished typed outline - but this might help
divided into 10 about 1:00 - 1:10 each
part i - The Wind that Shakes the Stars
films - IV, II, III
possible prologue
possible intro of anakin burning. an image which will linger within flashbacks until part vii
luke’s boring life (inc biggs scenes), the droids
flash-backs to leia’s story from message.
closes on choice to become jedi.
part ii - An Age of Heroes
films - IV, II
leads with han
luke’s training - mos eisley montage
adventures on deathstar. death of obiwan.
part iii - A New Hope
films - IV, II
opens with tie fighter battle after escaping death star
battle of yavin
battle of geonosis, duel with dooku,
part iv - The Empire Strikes Back
films - V, III
battle of hoth
part v - Shadow of the Black Knight
films - V, III
part vi - The Dark Victory
films - V, III
part vii - The Secret Apprentice
films - I, III, VI
“the truth is finally told”
anakin’s story from episode I, leading to choice in episode III.
part viii - Reign of the Dark Side
films - VI, III
part ix - The Last of the Jedi
films - VI, III
part x - The Return of the Jedi
films - VI, III