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The Official "Star Wars" Thread; Discuss "Star Wars" in TV and cinema Star Wars; George Lucas' Epic Movie Series
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For some time now we've been hearing from George Lucas and Lucasfilm Ltd. that there is a live-action Star Wars television series in the works. The purpose of this thread is to serve as a bulletin board for SWTV info. If you hear any new info regarding this exciting project feel free to tack it up here. Let's keep the Force alive at Monsterland. I'll get it started:

From: http://www.hollywood.com/news/detail/id/3484376 :

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MARCH 15th, 2006:

The series will focus on the missing years between Revenge of the Sith and the original Star Wars movie, released in 1977.

Producer Rick McCullum said at Monday night's Empire Awards, "We're very excited--we just got confirmation George Lucas has committed to writing the Star Wars TV series.

"I guess this is the news all fans have been waiting to hear."

Filming on the TV series is expected to commence next year.

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And some older info from Comingsoon.net
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ComingSoon.net attended the Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith DVD junket at Skywalker Ranch on Thursday, October 6th. At the event, "Star Wars" producer Rick McCallum talked about both the new 3-D animated Clone Wars series and the live-action series in development.

He added that "the live-action television series is something we're planning for just at the beginning of 2007 and we're just starting to interview writers and trying to really figure out, you know, which direction... It is going to be much darker, much grittier, it's much more character-based. He envisions somewhere like 100 hours between 'Episode III' and 'Episode IV' with a lot of characters that we haven't met but have been developed in other novels and other things. So, we're really excited about that because I think finally we can have the opportunity to answer everybody's questions once and for all by the time we finish the series."

Asked where the live-action series will be shot and in what kind of format, McCallum said that "principal photography will take place all around the world, probably with a base in Sydney. And, yes, we will be shooting in hi-def. Or, if anything else evolves within the next 12 months, you know, that would replace hi-def. I don't see that happening, but there may be new and more, or less expensive cameras with more optical imagery or optical discs that we record on. But basically it will be hi-def, yes."

Frank Oz, the voice of Yoda in the films, was also present and addressed a question whether or not he and Yoda will be part of the two new series. "Rick and I haven't talked about it yet. I am involved in the animated series right now. We're here at the Ranch as Rick said and we're currently working on the project and I'm very excited about that. The live-action is a little further out, so we haven't had those discussions yet. But knowing George and knowing the franchise there's going to be animated characters in there, we just haven't discussed them yet."

Ian McDiarmid, who played Emperor Palpatine, was asked a similar question about revisiting his character in the TV series. "Nobody really knows the details of the television series, I don't think that's because people are being particularly coy. I just think a lot of things haven't been decided yet. But I know that George's intention is to follow one of the characters who's been less highlighted up to now, but has been very popular with audiences. And sure, if it's the period between the movies, the Emperor has to be referred to. But you'll remember he was referred to often without actually appearing in the first Star Wars movie. And Peter Cushing was his very effective representative. So, I suspect there might be a number of very effective representatives, but you know, I always answer my telephone."


So there ya go. That's about all we know about the show for now but I'm sure by the end of the year we'll have more concrete info and possibly some photos. THANK GOD Star Wars is not over yet!
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Jan 18 2012, 11:42 PM
George Lucas has gone on record and declared he's through making any more "Star Wars" films...and blames critics of this film franchise for this: http://movies.msn.com/paralleluniverse/george-lucas-talks-star-wars-critics/story/feature/
That's kind of a shame. I still believe to this very day that a trilogy sequel to the original SW movies would do very well. I remember hearing for years that the SW movies was *supposed* to be nine episodes/chapters/movies. Who knows. I always say never say never.

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George Lucas has gone on record and declared he's through making any more "Star Wars" films...and blames critics of this film franchise for this: http://movies.msn.com/paralleluniverse/george-lucas-talks-star-wars-critics/story/feature/
For a guy who's filthy rich and will probably go down in the annals of history as one of the greatest sci-fi directors of all time, I think Lucas is probably being a bit sensitive here.
I guess this also means we're not getting that live action Star Wars tv series that was talked about for awhile?

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George Lucas has gone on record and declared he's through making any more "Star Wars" films...and blames critics of this film franchise for this: http://movies.msn.com/paralleluniverse/george-lucas-talks-star-wars-critics/story/feature/
For a guy who's filthy rich and will probably go down in the annals of history as one of the greatest sci-fi directors of all time, I think Lucas is probably being a bit sensitive here.
I guess this also means we're not getting that live action Star Wars tv series that was talked about for awhile?
I haven't heard about it lately, so maybe you are right. There really hasn't been much hype behind the 3D re-release of the Phantom Menace either. And while I can understand it's just tacked on 3-D effects to what is considered probably the worst live action film of the 6, Istill thought it would generate a bit more buzz just by being a Star Wars film.

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Speaking of the 3D reissues when are the other coming out? I'm considering getting the BD set from work but if a better set with 3D versions is coming out sooner rather than later I'll wait.
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Speaking of the 3D reissues when are the other coming out? I'm considering getting the BD set from work but if a better set with 3D versions is coming out sooner rather than later I'll wait.
Gonna be a long wait. They're releasing one movie per year on the big screen.

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Star Wars BD set it is then.

Why one per year why not do one trilogy this year then one the next year?
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Speaking of the 3D reissues when are the other coming out? I'm considering getting the BD set from work but if a better set with 3D versions is coming out sooner rather than later I'll wait.
Gonna be a long wait. They're releasing one movie per year on the big screen.
They are saying these 3D re-issues will be theater-exclusive and will not come to home video. But money talks, so it will probably ultimately depend on how well they do at the box office.
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I'd predict that 3D Episode II is going to fair worst at the box office when it comes out, but hey, it's Star Wars. Saying one movie will do worse than all the rest doesn't exactly paint canyons between the plateaus.

Has he released any word as to what version of the original trilogy will be released? The original theatrical cuts or the one with the latest alterations?
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It's Lucas it'll be the altered versions.
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It's Lucas it'll be the altered versions.
Of course. His "vision" is more important than the one we grew up with after all.
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It's Lucas it'll be the altered versions.
Of course. His "vision" is more important than the one we grew up with after all.
I'll give Lucas the benefit of the doubt on that one, because if he decides to release the original trilogy in 3D, he will probably be better able to make the 3D conversion look good with all the added CGI intact.
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It's Lucas it'll be the altered versions.
Of course. His "vision" is more important than the one we grew up with after all.
I'll give Lucas the benefit of the doubt on that one, because if he decides to release the original trilogy in 3D, he will probably be better able to make the 3D conversion look good with all the added CGI intact.
No, no, he's explicitly stated that everything he's been doing to the original trilogy is to better match his "vision" of Star Wars. Hell, it isn't even about money. God, I wish it WAS just about money. Because then he wouldn't need to do a damn thing to it, just put it back in theaters.

People would go see it, even without the edited-in stuff. Parents would want to share the experience they had as children with their kids. Loyal fans would watch it repeatedly. They still do this, despite the edits, but seriously, the alterations are unnecessary and with the release of these Blu-rays, Narmful.

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George Lucas, creator of the "Star Wars" films, has obviously made a fortune off his films...but that wealth has not endeared him to his neighbors. To read about why there's abundant disdain for Lucas by those who live on neighboring properties click the link: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/george-lucas-proposes-building-affording-housing-property-192338945.html
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According to George Lucas two more "Star Wars" films will be re-released theatrically in 2013 in 3D. To see which ones click the link: http://social.entertainment.msn.com/movies/blogs/paralleluniverse-blog.aspx?feat=e0c3704c-eb92-45c4-9c9a-80bab10a6dec&_nwpt=1
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OMFG! I'm surprised no one posted about this yet. Disney has bought Lucasfilm Ltd, and will be starting a new trilogy in 2015 with Episode VII.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/30/the-walt-disney-company-acquires-lucasfilm-star-wars-episode-vii-set-for-2015

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/173421-disney-to-acquire-lucasfilm-star-wars-episode-7-coming-in-2015

My goodness. Talk about news.


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OMFG! I'm surprised no one posted about this yet. Disney has bought Lucasfilm Ltd, and will be starting a new trilogy in 2015 with Episode VII.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/30/the-walt-disney-company-acquires-lucasfilm-star-wars-episode-vii-set-for-2015

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/173421-disney-to-acquire-lucasfilm-star-wars-episode-7-coming-in-2015

My goodness. Talk about news.

This could either be really good or really bad... eek!

On one hand, it means that we might finally see Star Wars movies that are much improved from the "meh" prequels. On the other, it's Star Wars continuing...

Of course, maybe now we'll get the original, unedited trilogy on blu-ray now that Disney owns the company.

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I never thought there would be a new Trilogy, ever.
I'm optimistic over this though, There is enough lore flooding out there too fill more than just spin offs(grrr) and with technology as it is.
I've just never considered a Episode 7, proprobly because I don't think its that necessary.
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Hmm. Im not sure if I like this or not. It could go either way. So far Disney hasn't screwed up Marvel.
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As one who grew up with Star Wars ever since the first movie was released back in 1977, I LOVE IT! I think Disney will do a good job with the Star Wars franchise (as evidenced with Marvel) and a new generation of Star Wars will soon be beginning. The thing that I like is that Lucas will still be involved as a creative consultant, and that's fine with me.

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Hmm. Im not sure if I like this or not. It could go either way. So far Disney hasn't screwed up Marvel.
This pretty much sums up my opinion, though I'm a little more optimistic. Disney, while on the outside seems like the evil empire gobbling up smaller companies for its own benefit, seems to generally give a crap about their properties. As stated above, they are doing good with Marvel. Right now that's what I'm into, and as long as they do good with that and Pixar stuff, I'll continue to support them.

My next opinion is this: Aside from The Clone Wars, it doesn't seem like the Star Wars franchise is really doing anything. It seems like every piece of news we hear anymore is Lucas inventing some way to milk money out of existing products, which really gets old after a while. How many editions of the trilogy/prequel trilogy do we really need? I want to see new stuff; I want to see it move forward instead of backwards. I'm all for the idea of a set of movies that takes place after the original movies. I think that this deal will help move that idea forward.
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While I am absolutely for more Star Wars films my question is what could be covered in these movies that hasn't already been featured in the previous six SW films? heyo
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While I am absolutely for more Star Wars films my question is what could be covered in these movies that hasn't already been featured in the previous six SW films? heyo
I once read somewhere that if there were to ever be an Episodes 7, 8, and 9, it would be pretty much centered around the reforming of the Empire. They could go in so many directions though. All they have to do is look at the novels that continued the story after ROTJ.

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Hmm. Im not sure if I like this or not. It could go either way. So far Disney hasn't screwed up Marvel.
This pretty much sums up my opinion, though I'm a little more optimistic. Disney, while on the outside seems like the evil empire gobbling up smaller companies for its own benefit, seems to generally give a crap about their properties. As stated above, they are doing good with Marvel. Right now that's what I'm into, and as long as they do good with that and Pixar stuff, I'll continue to support them.

My next opinion is this: Aside from The Clone Wars, it doesn't seem like the Star Wars franchise is really doing anything. It seems like every piece of news we hear anymore is Lucas inventing some way to milk money out of existing products, which really gets old after a while. How many editions of the trilogy/prequel trilogy do we really need? I want to see new stuff; I want to see it move forward instead of backwards. I'm all for the idea of a set of movies that takes place after the original movies. I think that this deal will help move that idea forward.
I truly believe that Disney will not drop the ball on this . I mean, we're talking about arguably the most popular and recognized movie franchise in the world maybe? I'm pretty sure they'll want to do this right. Because if they don't, they're gonna hear about for sure and catch it from all angles. I agree with your assessment though. Disney genuinely cares about their properties. Pixar, now Marvel so far. So I think they'll handle Star Wars just fine. And as I mentioned in another post. They can go in a lot of directions for the next Trilogy. I personally would love to see the reforming of the Empire. And incorporating some of the old characters from the original trilogy with new ones. The possibilities are almost endless.

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While I am absolutely for more Star Wars films my question is what could be covered in these movies that hasn't already been featured in the previous six SW films? heyo
I once read somewhere that if there were to ever be an Episodes 7, 8, and 9, it would be pretty much centered around the reforming of the Empire. They could go in so many directions though. All they have to do is look at the novels that continued the story after ROTJ.
The dominant rumor is that they won't be pulling from the Expanded Universe for the story on any of these movies. It's supposedly all original stuff which may or may not be based on the scripts Lucas wrote waaaay back in the day.

Seems like this confirms it:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/09/lucas-kennedy-talk-new-star-wars-trilogy

Also, they have a writer now, and pre-production has begun:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/10/confirmed-arndt-writing-star-wars-script
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Thoughts on this article, guys?

http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=776025
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As I mentioned in an earlier post. They can take the next trilogy into so many different directions. Having Luke and Leia in the next movie or two though I think is almost a must. Simply because Luke (and Leia???) can now be the master, teacher, etc., to a new Jedi apprentice, and bringing the Jedi order back to the forefront. I would love to see them mix some of the old characters with the new ones. And they absolutely need to bring back Han.

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The writers for Empire Strikes Back have reportedly signed on for VIII and IX:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/20/empire-strikes-back-screenwriter-may-return-for-star-wars-episodes-viii-and-ix

Looks like Disney really isn't messing around. eek!

At this point, my worst fear is that they'll turn it into a slow-motion/bullet time fest like the cinematic trailers for The Old Republic mmo. I've expressed these thoughts before, but Star Wars has only used slow-motion twice in its entire six-movie run, and only for dramatic moments, namely the Death of Obi-Wan, and Luke's vision in the cave at Dagobah. To use gimmicky slow-motion effects in action sequences is very "un-Star Wars" to me.

But hey, things must REALLY be looking up if that's my worst fear for the future of the franchise.
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No director has yet to be chosen to direct the planned, 2015 film "Star Wars VII" bur rumors abound about who wnts to direct this movie: http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/173865-jon-favreau-and-david-fincher-in-the-running-for-star-wars
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Anyone around here want to see Luke Skywalker in the seventh "Star Wars" film?

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/174147-will-the-rebels-return-to-yavin-4-in-star-wars-episode-vii
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Anyone around here want to see Luke Skywalker in the seventh "Star Wars" film?

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/174147-will-the-rebels-return-to-yavin-4-in-star-wars-episode-vii
No. Just no. If they reboot the series there should be new characters. Look what happened to Indy Jones . . . They had a 50-60 year old playing a 20 year old job.

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