Dec 10, 2019 george lucas has not made a star wars movie since revenge of the sith, but that hasnt stopped him from imagining where his franchise might have gone. Thanks to commentary from lucas in another accompanying book, james. From 1977 to 2005, he served as cowriter and executive producer of all six star wars films, as well as director for four. George lucas has not made a star wars movie since revenge of the sith, but that hasnt stopped him from imagining where his franchise might have gone. Star wars creator george lucas has a long history of making statements about plans for future star wars films that do not pan out. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars. Ever since george lucas revealed that star wars was not the first chapter of a saga, but the fourth part of a ninepart story, people have speculated over where the filmmaker was going to take the.
Ever since george lucas revealed that star wars was not the first. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise created by george lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide popculture phenomenon. From 1977 to 2005, he served as cowriter and executive producer of all six star wars films, as well as director for four of the films. Oct 30, 2012 diehard star wars fans know the trilogy well, and they say that a bigscreen adaptation of the first book, heir to the empire, would make the most logical episode 7. The breadth of these original stories, all based on the. The long, winding, and shapeshifting trail to episodes vii. Given the difficulties associated with the birth of star wars in 1977, its no wonder that lucass. For me, this book is the book that started my love to read. May 07, 2008 thanks to cgi animation, the star wars saga is coming back to theaters this summer but george lucas said fans shouldnt get their hopes up about any future films that take the epic. George lucas had plans for more than three star wars films before the original trilogy was complete. The story of star wars was written by george lucas and adapted to books by these above authors.
In the book, the art of the force awakens, one of the characters. Why disney didnt want george lucas star wars 7 ideas. The long conjectured third star wars trilogy has kept fans guessing for decades, and may even have a few numerologists working on their mysteries. There had been rumors that george lucas was developing. George lucas had no original plans for episodes 7 through 9 any more than he had an original plan for episodes at all. Episode 7 will kick off a new trilogy, with lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy overseeing the franchise as the executive producer while. Chewie was still alive 30 years after episode 6 hes killed by a moon in the eu, the son of han and leia was not named jacen. Through various interviews and the art of books, details have slipped out. Episodes viiix were being developed by george lucas a year before he sold lucasfilm to disney, according to his son jett lucas. George lucas reveals his original sequel trilogy plans. Episode i the phantom menace 1999, by terry brooks 32.
And the whills are the ones who actually control the universe. George lucas reveals more details about his plans for star wars episode 7, 8. Looks like george lucas s jedi powers were unable to foresee the future in that 2005 interview. A space odyssey that the group was referred to as the class of 2001. George lucas admired stanley kubrik, and when he set out to make star wars, he hired so many people who worked on 2001. Lucas thoughts on disneys star wars films have varied depending on the film. Jun, 2018 star wars creator george lucas has a long history of making statements about plans for future star wars films that do not pan out. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. Episodes ivi the phantom menace, attack of the clones, revenge of the sith, a new hope, the empire strikes back, and return of the jedi star wars. The star wars is an eightissue comic book series launched in september 20 by dark horse comics. Based on the screenplay of the eagerly anticipated final film in george lucass epic saga, bestselling star wars author matthew stovers novel crackles with action, captures the iconic characters in all their complexity, and brings a. Diehard star wars fans know the trilogy well, and they say that a bigscreen adaptation of the first book, heir to the empire, would make the most logical episode 7.
George lucas reveals more details about his plans for star wars episode 7, 8, and 9, including the fact that fans probably would have hated what he wanted to do. Ever since star wars returned to the big screen in 2015, there have been plenty of fans wondering about the sequel trilogy that might. George lucas original plan for the star wars sequels revealed. Space a sea of stars is broken by the vast blue surface of the planet, utapau. A brief history of george lucas star wars sequel trilogy. George lucas reveals why disney scrapped his star wars 7. The next three star wars films were going to get into a microbiotic world, lucas said.
Even if lucas directed episode 7 the eu post episode 6 would have been decanonized. At various times since 1977 he has said that his space fantasy. The rise of skywalker is the latest star wars film disney has released since purchasing the franchise from its creator, george lucas, in 2012. Sep 04, 2018 george lucas had no original plans for episodes 7 through 9 any more than he had an original plan for episodes at all.
May 10, 2015 it was all the way back in january that we exclusively reported that george lucas ideas for star wars. What did george lucas think of the rise of skywalker. George lucas reveals why disney scrapped his star wars 7 ideas. Nov 30, 2019 george lucas last star wars films were the prequels and while those films are viewed a bit more favorably nowadays and were the star wars films for an entire generation of fans, the perception. Finally, the yuuzhan vong were a travesty, an assault on what makes star wars star wars, and such a blatant combination of two very tired tropes that even i could recognize them. The following is everything currently known about george lucas plan for star wars episode vii, circa 2012. I mean his opinions as individual, not official stamp of approval of lucas empire. As diehard star wars fans may know, george lucas earliest drafts for the original movies script involved a higher order of beings known as the whills. Why disney scrapped george lucas episode 7 ideas the issue was, they looked at the stories, and they said we want to make something for the fans. But according to bruce handys new vanity fair cover story on the creation of episode vii, lucas at one point did have a vision for the story that the new star wars film would tell. Lucas has peddled a fiction for many years that the star wars saga was planned in totality before anything was filmed, and that. He served as chairman of lucasfilm before selling it to the walt disney company in 2012 after graduating from the university of southern california in. As for whether lucas original treatment will ever see the light of day, i imagine therell eventually be a giant the making of the force awakens book, like j. It was all the way back in january that we exclusively reported that george lucas ideas for star wars.
The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an allencompassing fictional. I am a fan who loves to read book after book, which is at a whopping 114 star wars novels, filling my brain with a huge amount of information surrounding the star wars universe. On january 1, 1976, he finished the fourth draft of the script, the one eventually used when production began in. The rise of skywalker marks the end of the skywalker saga, but its not the end of george lucas story. Salvatore sheds new light on the legend of star warsand skillfully illuminates one of our most beloved sagas. What happened in george lucas version of star wars. Oct 30, 2012 the long conjectured third star wars trilogy has kept fans guessing for decades, and may even have a few numerologists working on their mysteries. There have been a lot of things said over the years, by george lucas. Rinzler, illustrated by mike mayhew, and edited by randy stradley. I believe there was a sort of council or committee of authors who decided what happened in the next star wars novel and if anything major were to occur george lucas said yay or nay to its incl. In late august 2012 star wars fans from all around the world gathered in orlando. Will we ever learn george lucas original plan for star wars.
But theres this world of creatures that operate differently than we do. Will we ever learn george lucas original plan for star. On january 1, 1976, he finished the fourth draft of the script, the one eventually used when production began in tunisia on march 25, 1976. George lucass most popular book is a new hope star wars. He is best known as creator of the epic star wars saga and the archaeologistadventurer character indiana jones. Jun 14, 2018 ever since george lucas revealed that star wars was not the first chapter of a saga, but the fourth part of a ninepart story, people have speculated over where the filmmaker was going to take the. Thanks to cgi animation, the star wars saga is coming back to theaters this summer but george lucas said fans shouldnt get their. The trilogy consists of episodes vii through ix, chronologically following the prequel trilogy episodes i iii. Every star wars fan has a dream of owning a rare piece of star wars history. George lucas star wars sequel trilogy would have been. If george lucas hadnt sold star wars and lucasfilm back in 2012, episode 79 would have focused more on midichlorians. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. George lucas has made it clear hes fairly unhappy with the direction of the disney sequel trilogy as he had his own outline he expected to.
For lucas, star wars was finally coming into focus. Episode vii the force awakens is a american space opera film produced, cowritten and. Has george lucas ever read any of the star wars expanded. Jan 01, 2018 the following is everything currently known about george lucas plan for star wars episode vii, circa 2012.
How star wars episode 7 strays from lucass vision new last of us part 2 release date, ghost of tsushima moves to july top new games out on switch, ps4, xbox one, and pc this week. List of legends elements in the films wookieepedia fandom. George lucas shifting feelings about future star wars trilogies have consistently clouded the picture. I wouldnt buy another star wars novel until a year or two ago when the new. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third trilogy of the main star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas. What if george lucas ideas had been used for the star wars.
Jun, 2018 in the book, george lucas is quoted about what his vision was for the sequel trilogy. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series. Episode vii has been in the works for a few years, this time. Well, we know that, whatever the plot of episode 7, george lucas wont. Everything george lucas has said about his theoretical star wars sequel.
Its written in a series of books called the thrawn trilogy, by author timothy zahn. George lucas liked her illustration and decided to import her. Also, the novel versions of ep 4 6 have been horrid since before the ink dried on them. General discussion is there any information about george lucas s.
George lucas has 150 books on goodreads with 140722 ratings. George lucas last star wars films were the prequels and while those films are viewed a bit more favorably nowadays and were the star wars films for an entire generation of fans, the perception. Oct 21, 2019 for lucas, star wars was finally coming into focus. What if george lucas ideas had been used for the star. Legends books, focused on the grandchildren of anakin skywalker. Star wars is an american epic spaceopera media franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas that includes star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980, and return of the jedi 1983. Star wars 7 plot will be an original story, says lucasfilm source. George lucas books list of books by author george lucas. The stories for star wars episodes seven, eight and nine, which george lucas has outlined and the walt disney company will produce and. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star. Is there any information about george lucass episode vii. Looks like george lucass jedi powers were unable to foresee the future in that 2005 interview.
The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a. Even lucas was unprepared for the huge instant success of star wars in 1977, driven in part by a series of comic books released as a. Star wars creator had ideas for episode vii, viii, and ix that disney didnt use. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9. Jun, 2018 george lucas reveals more details about his plans for star wars episode 7, 8, and 9, including the fact that fans probably would have hated what he wanted to do. Abrams and company, as the production decided to go in a. In the book, george lucas is quoted about what his vision was for the sequel trilogy. George lucas and the origin story behind star wars. Apr 17, 2014 george lucas admired stanley kubrik, and when he set out to make star wars, he hired so many people who worked on 2001. Even if lucas directed episode 7 the eu post episode 6. Five small moons slowly drift into view from the far side of the planet.
The rise of skywalker brought together the original trilogy, the prequels, and the sequels in the star wars film saga. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. May 07, 2015 but according to bruce handys new vanity fair cover story on the creation of episode vii, lucas at one point did have a vision for the story that the new star wars film would tell. The creator of our most enduring franchise has told a lot of different stories over the years. Feb 09, 2012 even lucas was unprepared for the huge instant success of star wars in 1977, driven in part by a series of comic books released as a setup to the theatrical experience. What were george lucass ideas for star wars episode vii. In 2008, george lucas declared star wars dead and buried. Dec 19, 2019 ever since star wars returned to the big screen in 2015, there have been plenty of fans wondering about the sequel trilogy that might have been had disney followed george lucas outline for. Jun 28, 2011 based on the story by george lucas and the screenplay by george lucas and jonathan hales, this intense and revealing novel by bestselling author r.
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