Will there be more Star Wars movies?

Miakal · 05-23-2005, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by The Dude

Ummm...not exactly. He knew the beginning somewhat (but most of what was originally outlined changed or was only touched on a little bit), knew the middle, but the third trilogy...not so much. All he said back in 83 was that if it were made it would be about Luke restarting the Jedi order and the building of the New Republic.

And, as we all know Mark Hamill is in his fourties as is Carrie Fisher, and Ford is 60. It ain't happening. No one would stand that anyone but these three play their characters (and if it took place right after Jedi as it should, then these three wouldn't be able to convincingly play their roles).

Not to mention that Ford has a general distaste for acting in the Star Wars films and wouldn't really want to do new films if they were to be made.

Fake Seskel (the guy that replaced him when he died, the co-host with Ebert) said that he has an outline for more. That's my source. He didn't give any kind of information about it but I'm assuming he knows and read up on it.

I don't think they really need the cast from the original trilogy. There's always ways around it.

spankymcspankspank · 05-23-2005, 02:22 AM

i think it would be pointless. they would have to create an entirely new plot, with new villains and everything.... im with the dude, i think its impossible to have star wars without anakin skywalker.

The Dude · 05-23-2005, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Miakal

Fake Seskel (the guy that replaced him when he died, the co-host with Ebert) said that he has an outline for more. That's my source. He didn't give any kind of information about it but I'm assuming he knows and read up on it.

I don't think they really need the cast from the original trilogy. There's always ways around it.

Who do you think knows more about what's gonna happen: Roeper or George Lucas. ;)

Back in the eighties, it was said there would be 12 total Star Wars films. George had a general idea what would happen. Empire was as it was. Jedi was originally supposed to be LUKE'S fall to the dark side, and the Emperor still wouldn't be seen. The idea of him having a sister would be introduced, and she would be seen in the third trilogy, and would redeem him in Episode IX (this was NOT Leia). Then X-XII would be the rebuilding of the Jedi Order and the New Republic.

HOWEVER, Lucas realized what a pain it was to make these films and wanted to spend more time with his family (although he was mainly a writer and producer on Empire and Jedi, he was on set almost everyday and approved everything), so he condensed VII-IX into Return of the Jedi (during which the Emperor would be seen and Leia, not another girl, would be presented as Luke's sister).

Now, here we are, we have Episodes I-VI. There is no real story for VII-IX after they were condensed into Jedi, and all would be left would be the rebuilding of the Jedi Order and the New Republic...but that's all ready been done in the Expanded Universe novels.

There's nothing left to tell. To George Lucas, now Star Wars is complete: Anakin Skywalker has fallen to the dark side and he has been redeemed. That's all that needs to be told.

Sure, these things are huge money makers and Lucas is a business man...but he is ALSO an artist who believes that his creation is complete. He can live the rest of his life without lifting a finger. He can finally make those little art films that no one wishes to see, but will make them because he wants to.

Star Wars is finished, my friend. At least in the medium of film.

Miakal · 05-23-2005, 02:42 AM

But you can't take George for his complete word either. And fake Seskel didn't say that George planned for three more, just that he had the idea for more. Which is to say that there really is a lot of open ground for it to happen.

Let's remember that this is Hollywood. Lucas isn't running an off-Broadway production here. It's the land of MORE. FOX is going to want more and Lucas is going to want more too.

I also question whether Lucas will direct any more Star Wars movies but I really do believe he'll sign off the idea, probably the idea he still has, to someone else to tinker with.

Disco Raheem · 05-23-2005, 03:04 AM

I would bet my life on their being more Star Wars movies.

Star Wars = Art? What planet are you from?

Star Wars = Money Machine. And George Lucas wealth won't last forever, even if it lasts him till he dies, and he never craves the attention the movies bring him again, then his children will want more money, and will sell the rights to the films.

Somewhere down the line, the ultimate deciding factor in EVERYTHING, money, will sow the seeds of creation for another film.

thirty7 · 05-23-2005, 04:17 AM

I dont think there will be any more movies. Lucas has said he wants to shoot a TV series (whether it's before the trilogy or after, im not sure)

As has been said, the Star Wars Movies are about Anakin, any more movies and the plot would be bastardised.

The Dude · 05-23-2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Miakal

Let's remember that this is Hollywood.

Actually, the Star Wars films are considered independent features, not having anything to do with Hollywood. ;)

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Star Wars = Art? What planet are you from?

All films are a form of art, Mr. Disco. Of course, there's good and bad art, but it's art nonetheless.

Miakal · 05-23-2005, 01:52 PM

I'll bet my left nut.

Quack Handle · 05-23-2005, 01:54 PM

I hope not.

Blitzkrieg · 05-25-2005, 05:38 AM

To answer this question two questions must be asked..

1. Will Lucas ever direct another Star Wars film? ...I say no. Even if he does think up something he will die before it ever happens.

2. Will someone esle make another Star Wars film? ...I say yes. I think Lucas' family whether it be 10 or 15 or 50 years down the line will sell the rights to make another film. The person making it will be criticized and the film will most likely both A) suck and B) make little money.