1990osu

Fox still owns rights to the 1977-1983 versions IIRC.

Serling1979 said:

1990osu said:

Starring: Ian McDiarmid

Wasn't he killed in ROTJ?

He came back;)

Or wait, maybe it is his evil twin clone or something that must be destroyed.  Yes!  During the Clone Wars, Palpatine cloned HIMSELF. 

The Empire is NOT dead. 

That's where I see this going...

Yoda Is Your Father said:

Now, a HBO, Band of Brothers style 10-part series about Luke (played by Mark Hamill) training new Jedi, that I'd watch. 

That would be awesome. 

Mark Hamill's reaction on Twitter: "Congratulations to George for today's mega-deal! Can't comment on Ep 7 before I have all the facts which are short supply right now-Patience"

Doesn't sound like he's shooting it down!

Ewan McGregor: "Wonder if they will need any Obi-Wan Hologram action??!”

Sounds like now that it's going to be a new director, there is some renewed enthusiasm...

Director: Steven Spielberg

Composer: John Williams

Starring: Russell Crowe, Mel Gibson, Johnny Depp, Mark Hamill, and Ian McDiarmid

*Filmed on practical locations, shot on film*

According to the Associated Press,

The seventh movie, with a working title of "Episode 7," is set for release in 2015. Episodes 8 and 9 will follow. The trilogy will continue the story of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia beyond "Return of the Jedi".

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5isZzQ0Rv9bEkLNtP9TjI8lGu1h9A?docId=9ad81ca01a9e4246b0e719fb4e3a3b18

What if they get Steven Spielberg to direct?

*gasp*

• Disney purchased “extensive and detailed” treatment for Episodes 7-9 as part of this deal which they “feel very good about.”
• Disney long term plan is to release a new live-action Star Wars film every 2-3 years – films may eventually explore entire 20,000 year time-span of the franchise.
• It’s Lucas’ plan to stay retired, but he will serve as creative consultant on new Star Wars films. Kathleen Kennedy will executive produce. Both are now sitting down with writers

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Lucas not only wrote an "extensive and detailed" treatment, but now he is in the writer's room as well.  And he will be creative consultant through the entire process.

Look at it optimistically- this looks exactly like the makings of another "Empire".  Lucas is involved, but not in total control.  He could redeem himself yet!

Well, one thing I do know- if this new Star Wars trilogy sucks, I will appreciate the prequels much more, and will finally accept Ep. 1-6 as the "true story."

A new Star Wars movie with Harrison Ford would excite the general public.  He's generally regarded as the favorite.

Troyig88 said:

my guess is there is going to be a 3rd Death Star.

LOL.  I hope not.

"This time it'll really work!"

I am glad that Episode 7 is going to be based on George Lucas' story treatment.  That makes it all right somehow; we know it will be authentic.

Also, how much do you want to bet it turns out like "Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi"- i.e. George is the creative consultant but as he watches the movies getting made, he can't help but start getting his hands in it again. 

I think he will be very much involved in Episode 7 regardless what he is saying now.

In which case that would actually be a really good thing- Lucas is best as an equal member of a team.

I guess that's my big question- does this mean the return of Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford to Star Wars?

I don't know what to think.  As much as we complained about the prequels, there was a certain romanticism about George in his castle, making all these inexplicable changes and plot lines that only made sense to him.  He created the universe from scratch. 

Now it is a Disney franchise?  We'll be getting "Episode 23" down the road? I don't know, it just makes me feel uneasy somehow.

I certainly would be.

This looks cool.

^^I concur.

LexX said:

ray_afraid said:

I don't see any of this as Alec being an ass. I think all of these little stories are very funny!

I don't think anyone here thinks he was being an ass? I think the stories are funny, too, but I rarely see any stories where he has something positive to say about SW or SW fans.

(from Wikipedia)

Upon his first viewing of the film, Guinness wrote in his diary:

"It's a pretty staggering film as spectacle and technically brilliant. Exciting, very noisy and warm-hearted. The battle scenes at the end go on for five minutes too long, I feel, and some of the dialogue is excruciating and much of it is lost in noise, but it remains a vivid experience."

msycamore said:

1990osu said:

Could somebody show me evidence that he actually said it wasn't very good?  Thanks

Lucas complained about it in 1983's Skywalking:

"It was just a lot better than I wanted to make it."

Wow....

This explains a lot.  I'm shocked he would actually say that.

darth_ender said:

It certainly could be any one of those.

I certainly see it that way. 

Indeed, these things being stated are all very correct indeed.

The original version of Star Wars projected in 35mm TWICE in the last two years.  I think George Lucas is losing this battle to suppress these from being shown!

AntcuFaalb said:

Alternatively, I can meet someone half-way.

However, that'd be a little weird. We'd have to do the capture(s) in a motel or something... lol.

"Your place or mine?"  Hahaha  "You bring the discs, I'll bring the player.  No strings attached..."

Oh no.

Is this real??