nagpants 1 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Do we really want them? Yey or ney? --------------------- Episodes 7, 8, and 9 In The Works? Tue, Oct 21, 03 09:12:37 AM EDT As many of you have reported, Dark Horizons posted the following: "One of my pals at ILM told me a few days back that another trilogy 'might' happen. This is the sequel trilogy that Lucas said he'd never do. It's very very early days yet, but apparently there is some talk, even to the point of Mr Spielberg - who was interested in doing 'Clones' at one point - stepping in for Lucas, who may want to write, but probably won't want to direct. If Lucas doesn't they'll probably work out a deal for say Frank Darabont to pen (ala the current "Indiana Jones IV" arrangement). This one would be the three films following Return of the Jedi, Han Solo, Skywalker, post-Darth etc. How hard of a time are they going to have on their hands getting some of those original players! ha ha! finally a fitting use for CGI hey? The deal is everyone wants the sequels, except Lucas, who is apparently exhausted [Personally I'd say studio pressure]. If Spielberg directs, it could be ok. Better than those terrible prequel movies". Our thoughts? Well, there have been rumors about a sequel trilogy for as long as there's been Star Wars. However, we have yet to hear any rumblings on this. Lucas has also publicly stated that he's done with Star Wars after Episode III. He wants to move on to other projects. Plus, there's no way they're going to be able to get Harrison Ford to play Han Solo again without generous sums of cash and giving him free reign over his character. However.... If Dark Horizons says their source is reliable, we're inclined to believe them. Plus it seems crazy to let a multi-million dollar franchise fizzle and die after Episode III. The story still has life in it and can still generate money. Plus there are probably a long line of excellent writers and directors who would love to play in a galaxy far, far away that Lucas wouldn't have to get that involved with. After all, he's allowing the Clone Wars cartoons to play in the universe without him and he seems to be pleased with the results. The same goes with the Star Wars fan films. Anyway, don't put too much stock in this rumor yet, but don't flush it away either. After all, Lucas has been known to change his mind...from time to time. (Did Greedo shoot first?!?) Link to post Share on other sites
mattlucas 0 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Great and lets hope Mr Lucas doesn't get his hands on these ones. Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 There is one major problem with them doing 7,8, and 9 and thats that in '91, Lucas allowed the release of books continuing on from 'Return of the Jedi'. There have been, possibly, 40 books written upto 22 years after this point in the Star Wars timeline. This in a sense eliminates the problem of using Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher again because there have been stories built, with stress on the continuation and realism (in terms of reference points to past happenings, battles, births and deaths ect) to allow Star Wars fans the opportunity to experience other writers takes on the universe. It would be possible to set the movies 30 years in the future or more but again there have been books, authorised by Lucasfilm, that still have reference to the original characters. Han and Leia are married and have 3 kids, Luke started a 'Jedi Acadamy' even though he was the last saviour and I'm sure these could have some sort of influence if the stories were to go ahead. Anyway, I think it would be a challenge for whoever takes it on and one that I would go and see, as a fan of the galaxy far, far away.. Link to post Share on other sites
Roger's head 0 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Spare us, please! Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Not a fan myself so I'm not fussed either way. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Actually, I've been approached to write one 'module' of the screenplay. They want me to do a couple of scenes where a character called Drorb Orvis coaches his apprentice Tinga on using the Force to ride a snowboard-like contraption on the snows of planet Delva. I've been told that it doesn't matter if this scene is really boring, and I should try to work in the phrase 'Use the Force, Tinga'. After an incongruously cheap-looking wipe effect, it's followed by a chase scene where Drorb and Tinga ride down through trees being chased by the droid army of Nebla Crepistola on skis. In the course of the chase, the droids are cut to bits with light sabres and crash amusingly into trees with droid-like expressions of surprise and alarm. I've told them I don't mind writing this shit for them if they a. pay me more than I get at the moment, and b. promise NOT to mention me in the credits. Link to post Share on other sites
dancing_barefoot 0 Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I can certainly do without them. I just cant see what the fuss is in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 No, no, no, no... NO. Please no. Stop it. Link to post Share on other sites
BigSausage 0 Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 I think they should leave be. Have you heard the talk of Lucas going back to the original 3 AGAIN to tinker around with them AGAIN. Link to post Share on other sites
slimeypete 0 Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 If Lucas doesn't do them, they might actually have a chance of being decent. Link to post Share on other sites
MrBing 0 Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I don't rate Lucas at all either, the recent Star Wars are only popular because of their background. Otherwise, they would have got slated. Link to post Share on other sites
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