Disney Acquires LucasFilm for $4.05 billion, Episode 7 in 2015, 8 and 9 to Follow, New Film Every 2-3 Years — Page 32

I'll be damned, Kasdan back into Star Wars again. Interesting, I never thought I would see the day. I know that I'm not alone to f***ing love that guy for the simple reason that he penned two of the best adventure films of all time - Raiders and ESB. But he was a hungry 30 year old screenwriter back then just as Lucas was a young hungry filmmaker back then.

With the risk of being a killjoy as I know people are excited by these news... you simply don't get the kind of movie magic you got with the first two SW-films by just bringing back the old guys. Back in the early 90's, did anyone think Lucas was a bad choice to write and direct Episode 1? Back in '79 was Kersh the name on everyone's lips on who they wanted to direct Star Wars II? Lightning in a bottle don't happen by design. And the words on bringing back the old cast... well, I get Indy 4 vibes all over again. Sorry if I sound so damn pessimistic about it but I honestly feel this is 20 years too late.

Easterhay said:

Why?  So you can all jump up and down on me for not towing the party line?  No, thanks.  I'll reserve my right to silence and you'll just have to respect that.  "Do explain" indeed.

PM me, then. I won't "jump down your throat", it's not a big deal to me whether you like him or not, I'm just curious as to what your reasoning is.

msycamore said:

I'll be damned, Kasdan back into Star Wars again. Interesting, I never thought I would see the day. I know that I'm not alone to f***ing love that guy for the simple reason that he penned two of the best adventure films of all time - Raiders and ESB. But he was a hungry 30 year old screenwriter back then just as Lucas was a young hungry filmmaker back then.

With the risk of being a killjoy as I know people are excited by these news... you simply don't get the kind of movie magic you got with the first two SW-films by just bringing back the old guys. Back in the early 90's, did anyone think Lucas was a bad choice to write and direct Episode 1? Back in '79 was Kersh the name on everyone's lips on who they wanted to direct Star Wars II? Lightning in a bottle don't happen by design. And the words on bringing back the old cast... well, I get Indy 4 vibes all over again. Sorry if I sound so damn pessimistic about it but I honestly feel this is 20 years too late.

Agreed. Although "Lawrence Kasdan to write new Star Wars film" is undeniably a far better headline than "George Lucas to write new Star Wars film," you'll understand if I withhold optimism until well after the new movies have hit the theaters. We've been burned too much in the past; fool me once shame on you, fool me twice...

Easterhay said:
Why?  So you can all jump up and down on me for not towing the party line?  No, thanks.  I'll reserve my right to silence and you'll just have to respect that.  "Do explain" indeed.

Easterhay said:

Why?  So you can all jump up and down on me for not towing the party line?  No, thanks.  I'll reserve my right to silence and you'll just have to respect that.  "Do explain" indeed.

Just curious, that's all. Most SW fans respect Gary Kurtz, so it's rare to hear someone doesn't want him to be involved.

Maybe don't assume people will attack you for having a different opinion. And don't victimize yourself before that has happened.

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Hollywood/2012/05/04/kasdan-lucas-tinkering

Not sure our views will be represented well there... 

I don't know where you get off in saying that I'm victimising myself, georgec. Am I to take this condecension as further provocation? God knows enough of you are trying.

No, you're quite alright. I can more than hold my own against any of you - I've seen enough of your posts to know that - but I doubt many of you would be able to respond to my bucking the trend here in a civil fashion - this is an internet forum after all - so in the interest of keeping the peace I have chosen not to argue about the subject.

It's quite sad to see the collective responses to my decision not to be drawn on the issue. Quite pathetic, really.

Thanks for the link, nightstalkerpoet. Kasdan certainly speaks for me on this issue but I don't think he has any more authority than the so-called purists when they claim to speak for "most" of the fans (even though I'm sure he's probably right).

Thanks for the link, nightstalkerpoet.  Kasdan certainly speaks for me on this issue but I don't think he has any more authority than the so-called purists when they claim to speak for "most" of the fans (even though I'm sure he's probably right).

Troll much?

Easterhay said:

I don't know where you get off in saying that I'm victimising myself, georgec. Am I to take this condecension as further provocation? God knows enough of you are trying.

No, you're quite alright. I can more than hold my own against any of you - I've seen enough of your posts to know that - but I doubt many of you would be able to respond to my bucking the trend here in a civil fashion - this is an internet forum after all - so in the interest of keeping the peace I have chosen not to argue about the subject.

It's quite sad to see the collective responses to my decision not to be drawn on the issue. Quite pathetic, really.

not sure why the attitude here.  This is a friendly board, and I haven't seen any "provocation" here except from you.

Easter, I really don't think it helps the flow of discussion if you're not willing to actually discuss - making a comment, but not following up, tends to draw out the purist in many of us, believing you don't have adequate supporting evidence. While this is "originaltrilogy.com", people here are actually quite open to discussing things civilly, despite having opposing viewpoints. I'd suggest you put yourself out there... I mean, consider this:

I've made these points about myself very clear:

• I love the light saber battle with Yoda from AotC.
• Under the crap, AotC is my favorite SW film.
• I'm working on a serious edit of TPM with Jar Jar as the main character.
• I believe Yoda could be replaced by cgi in the OT effectively.
• I believe editors doing SAGA edits should mold the PT to the OT, but also the OT to the PT.
• I think the original Krayt Dragon Call blends in too much with the score.
• I don't really care if Han shoots first or not.
• I'm rather fond of Ewoks.

Those may be quite different from many around here... but without conflicting viewpoints, this forum for discussion becomes sorely lacking in discussion. I've found in the past few years that the internet as a whole has come to this realization - too many forums and sites collapsed and died, taking with them the few trolls that sat around and did nothing but agree with each other.

Just something to consider.

nightstalkerpoet said:

• I love the light saber battle with Yoda from AotC.
• Under the crap, AotC is my favorite SW film.
• I'm working on a serious edit of TPM with Jar Jar as the main character.
• I believe Yoda could be replaced by cgi in the OT effectively.
• I believe editors doing SAGA edits should mold the PT to the OT, but also the OT to the PT.
• I think the original Krayt Dragon Call blends in too much with the score.
• I don't really care if Han shoots first or not.
• I'm rather fond of Ewoks.

Burn him.  ;)

I know there's a lot of pre Turkeypocalypse tension in the air, but can everyone take a deep breath, calm down, and be nice to each other, in the spirit of the season? Thanks!

Use the force, Brooks. And find me, you will :D

As for more details, not yet. However, if they're trying to secure writers for films 8 and 9, they are probably looking at this as the whole trilogy rather than just Episode 7. Hopefully this means they are looking for a long term crew, and possibly means they are considering LOTR style continuous filming. 

For some reason I'd love the new trilogy to have the title "Wars of the Stars".