If you squint, the resurrection of emperor sheev palpatine for episode ix might seem like a nostalgia hail mary, a kind of desperate plot element thrown. A new hope and returned for the rest of the trilogy. An essential timeline of when every past and coming star wars movie and tv show takes place. Episode vii is set about 30 years after the events of star wars. An old interview with mark hamill touches on an idea that seems to be happening in the force awakens. The plot then follows the life of a simple farm boy, luke skywalker, as he and his newly met allies han solo, chewbacca, obiwan kenobi, c3po, r2d2 attempt to rescue a rebel leader, princess leia, from the clutches of the empire. Dec 22, 2017 george lucas original story ideas for the star wars sequel trilogy resemble the story in rian johnsons star wars. Episode vii to hit theaters, lucas never seems to have given up on that part of his dream. The story of the skywalker saga, which will end in just a few weeks with star.
Early versions of the story were full of darth vaders ghost, an underwater death star, and. The entire star wars saga so far explained in 20 minutes. Lucas was only shown the concept art of the original jedi temple. On december 18th, 2015 star wars episode vii the force awakens opened to glowing. Rinzlers book, the making of star wars details lucas memory of. Why george lucas was disappointed with force awakens. Star wars vii needs its own rumor patrol, and today we have another one to add to the running list. For star wars fans, the decadeinthemaking december 18 premiere of star wars. Celebrate the return of the animated series with some of the best lines from ahsoka, rex, and many more. Is the star wars original trilogy really that good plotwise. Its probably just a fun match up, but notable none the less. This is the entire star wars saga so far in 20 minutes.
The start of preproduction on the decades denied star wars. No wonder frank herbert was a little peeved when star wars hit screens. Not episode x and a continuation of the skywalker saga, but something completely different, all spearheaded by the last jedi writerdirector rian johnson. The star wars the second draft over the summer and. What lucas thought of the actual star wars sequels disney did not move. I love this book as it makes the movie even better as the book goes into more detail of the story line and plot that you just felt like there was something missing there in the movie. Revolt of the droids, and be about a slave rebellion by the droids who, after all, appear to be conscious beings but have no. We cant think of a better way to wrap up may the 4th than with a star wars movie marathon. The force awakens rogue one, also known as rogue one.
After having enjoyed the movie, i eagerly devoured r. In 1973, a young filmmaker named george lucas scribbled some notes for a farfetched spacefantasy epic. The first movie was initially part one of the journal of the whills before being retitled star wars and then retitled star wars episode iv. Everything george lucas has said about his theoretical star wars sequel trilogy. First draft, it was considerably rewritten into the adventures of the starkiller, episode i. Most fans who will read this novelization will already be familiar with the saga thus far, or have seen this movie, so i will skip summarizing any of the plot. Pablo hidalgo sheds more light on george lucass influence on the sequel trilogy by grant davis pomojema january 4, 2018 not that long ago, some concept art from george lucass pitch for star wars episode vii finally surfaced, revealing that some of the key concepts that the force awakens and the last jedi were built around were. The characters of george lucas star wars sequel trilogy. On the bright side, theres just enough time before you hop in line to buy your tickets to brush up on the history, characters, and technology of that galaxy far, far away. In this video i am covering only the main star wars films.
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. The film stars harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher, anthony daniels, and. After coming up with some ideas for this new sequel trilogy, lucas tapped. Even leia can hit two troopers at close range when a scout trooper couldnt even shoot han. Some other ideas admittedly, i tried to guess the title of episode 8, and i was very, very wrong. Although the search still continues for a star wars vii director, we may have a better idea of a. In 2012, lucas sold lucasfilm and all its assets to the walt disney company and handed over his story treatments for the star wars sequel trilogy. Thats because director george lucas based star wars on the ideas in joseph. A new dawn, by john jackson miller the first book in the new continuity, this novel from the author of kenobi sets the stage for the expanded universe and ties neatly into the first season of rebels. Is the star wars original trilogy really that good plot.
Some of its characters are based on the thrawn trilogy books,with some elements of dark empire book,while the plot is original. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Star wars creator george lucas discussed ideas for a sequel trilogy several times. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star.
Jan 06, 2016 i think most of the time folks get into this rut where they feel like artistic ventures have a single correct answerer to them in terms of how to do something. Lockstep tor episode vii should be called star wars. Episode vi return of the jedi, and will star a trio of new young leads along with some very familiar faces. Nov 26, 2019 palpatine was on the table back in 2014.
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. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. Fictionally, han began as captain of the millennium falcon, where he and his first mate, chewbacca, worked. Han will be returning for star wars episode vii, and is rumored to be the main character of a standalone film fictionally, han began as captain of the millennium falcon, where he and his first mate, chewbacca, worked. 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. Dec 19, 2014 the star wars series of books are based on fictional mythology set in the space opera. At the time, hamill expected to start filming in the year 2000, and while it took a lot longer than that for star wars. Weve featured some absolutely brilliant concept art from the new book the art of star wars. Although the search still continues for a star wars vii director, we may have a. A time article from march 1978 suggested lucas had plans for up to 12 star wars films. But this book is also chock full of details about the making of the. Whether its for story purposes or something simply being technically unworkable within the. Han will be returning for star wars episode vii, and is rumored to be the main character of a standalone film. Episode vii heir to the empire is a 2025 movie,sequel to the star wars.
Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. Feb 21, 20 the start of preproduction on the decades denied star wars. Part iv in george lucas epic, this movie opens with a rebel ship being boarded by the tyrannical darth vader. The force awakens, and we got a chance to scour the whole book. The force awakens, also known as star wars episode vii.
George lucas original story ideas for the star wars sequel trilogy resemble the story in rian johnsons star wars. Im an avid star wars fan, as most reading this likely are as well. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of. The following is everything currently known about george lucas plan for star wars episode vii, circa 2012. In the book, the art of the force awakens, one of the characters. Star wars episode 7 plot predicted by mark hamill in 1983. There was a moment in a new hope episode 4 that nearly every star wars fan probably remembers better than the address where they grew up. Here are plot summaries for the entire big screen star wars. Jan 01, 2018 the following is everything currently known about george lucas plan for star wars episode vii, circa 2012. I think most of the time folks get into this rut where they feel like artistic ventures have a single correct answerer to them in terms of how to do something. The star wars series of books are based on fictional mythology set in the space opera. The first discussions about a possible star wars episode viii, as well as the rest of the sequel trilogy, began in 1976, before star wars episode iv. Disneys acquisition of lucasfilm and accompanying announcement of a star wars sequel trilogy, not to mention the fact that they plan on releasing a star wars movie every couple. What lucas thought of the actual star wars sequels disney did not move forward with lucas vision for episodes 7, 8, and 9.
Han solo portrayed by harrison ford is a protagonist in the original trilogy. There are many ways to tell if a story element is a bad ele. Well, here we have the novelisation of star wars episode 1. George lucas told mark hamill that the star wars saga would have four trilogiesthe original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, the sequel trilogy, and a fourth trilogy after that. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Jan 04, 2018 pablo hidalgo sheds more light on george lucass influence on the sequel trilogy by grant davis pomojema january 4, 2018 not that long ago, some concept art from george lucass pitch for star wars episode vii finally surfaced, revealing that some of the key concepts that the force awakens and the last jedi were built around were. George lucas star wars sequel trilogy story revealed. The force awakens may have made all of the money and revitalized the franchise, but one relevant party wasnt impressed. The phantom menace widely regarded as the turkey of the star wars films, if im not wrong. Like stormtrooper missing every shot, and any character such as han is a crack shot.
Star wars and the hero myth british council learn english. The force awakens is absolutely bursting with cool set. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars. The movies reflect themes, symbols, and motifs employed to acquaint people with the creatures of outer space. With daisy ridley, john boyega, oscar isaac, domhnall gleeson. It is the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Jj abrams episode 8 story scrapped by rian johnson. Rough draft was written as a full rough draft by george lucas in may 1974.
The last jedi was originally the title of a 1981 star wars comic book. Episode vii the force awakens have called the film unoriginal and predictable because the story so closely mirrors the very first star wars film in. The star wars episode 7 plot may have been partially revealed back in 1983. How george lucas star wars 7 ideas were used by disney.
Campbells 1949 book, the hero with a thousand faces. Dec 10, 2019 no wonder frank herbert was a little peeved when star wars hit screens. How george lucas episode vii outline became the last jedi features george lucas helped shape star wars. This post incorrectly states that the below plot outline was what george lucas envisioned for star wars. The series includes books by del rey and disneylucasfilm publishers and. But this book is also chock full of details about the making of the moviea lot. The force awakens is the canon novelization of the 2015 film star. Lucass creation has grown into far more than a cinematic classic. In the companion book to the amc tv series james camerons story of. Nov, 2012 im an avid star wars fan, as most reading this likely are as well. Nov 24, 2017 this is the entire star wars saga so far in 20 minutes.
The last jedi star daisy ridley seems to have revealed that director rian johnson scrapped the jj abrams episode 8 story, starting the sequels story from scratch. Lucas even pitched the idea of episode vii to the actor mark hamill in the 80s. Themes used include the myth of the heros destiny, the mystery of power and force, and the superiority of nature over technology. 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. Dec 19, 2012 star wars vii needs its own rumor patrol, and today we have another one to add to the running list. Time and time again, hes said that his trilogy was supposed to focus on darth vaders grandchildrenwhich lucas made clear didnt just mean leias children but lukes, too. The script was begun in the winter of 1973 as an expansion of the original the star wars. As a new threat to the galaxy rises, rey, a desert scavenger, and finn, an exstormtrooper, must join han solo and chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace. The last jedi because the films plot was basically his story for episode vii. We ask 10 scifi authors to write star wars episode vii.
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. According to lucas, there were always plans for a star wars sequel trilogy. Set between the events of revenge of the sith and a new hope, a new dawn shows us the first meeting of kanan, one of a few jedi to survive order 66, and hera, a twilek pilot, as. In contrast to the charismatic performances of the original trilogy, the phantom menace moview seemed lumbered by rather stilted acting as the cast struggled in a greenscreen, subordinate to. Lucas explained that his trilogy idea would have more or less picked up the. What story should be told in star wars episodes vii, viii. Episode vii the force awakens, marketed as star wars. 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. It is also really curious that it talks about a poster featuring a fight between the republic and the rebellion. Episode vii says that han solos twin children jaina and jacen solo will be the protagonists of the upcoming sequel.
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