George lucas was planning to release star wars episode 7 and. 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. Abrams and company, as the production decided to go in a. One of the characters hears the cries of a small child and follows the cries down to a basement. How george lucas star wars 7 ideas were used by disney. Star wars was released on may 25, 1977, and first subtitled episode iv. Revolt of the droids, and be about a slave rebellion by the droids who, after all, appear to be conscious beings but have no rights in either the republic or the empire. Star wars episodes four, five and six make up the original trilogy of the star wars saga. The film stars harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher, anthony daniels, and. Which book series should i start with to continue the adventures of luke skywalker and company. Jan 01, 2018 and there was nothing in the industry more desirable than a new liveaction star wars movie. In this video i am covering only the main star wars films.
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. The last jedi because the films plot was basically his story for episode vii. George lucas plan for star wars episode vii, circa 2012. The star wars story is really the tragedy of darth vader. George lucas has not made a star wars movie since revenge of the sith, but. Discussion in sequel trilogy started by darthruss, oct 31, 2012. The force awakens plot will be set 30 years after the battle of endor and the events portrayed in return of the jedi. Now that the star wars expanded universe has been rebooted, the series that takes place right after return of the jedi in the new canon is the aftermath trilogy. But if you do decide that the star wars books other than the infinities comic series are canon, then you might want to start with the book heir to the empire by timothy zahn, which is the first published book that takes place after episode 6 though there have been some newer ones that take place between this book and episode 6.
Episode iii revenge of the sith junior novel 2005, by patricia wrede 19 bby y star wars. Episode vi return of the jedi and focuses around a conflict between the first order, a military state and successor to the galactic empire, and the resistance, a military group formed to oppose the first order. The star wars sequel lucas didnt get to make the atlantic. Episode 9, but things could have been very different with george lucas ideas. Dec 14, 2017 8 star wars plot points to remember before you watch the last jedi if you cant remember what happened to finn, what reys deal is, or why luke is hiding on an island weve. And im hoping, im excited to see, since they didnt use my stories, i have no idea what theyre doing.
Jul 21, 2014 star wars episode 7 plot details suffer unconfirmed leak this article is more than 5 years old the site badass digest posts what it claims is a partial synopsis of the plot for the next instalment. Will they possibly be answered with a potential episode 10. Lucas made after seeing the force awakens, it seems that his idea would. Episode iv a new hope 1977 is the only film to receive the award. 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. George lucas ideas and his vision for this story were used for the sequel trilogy. Which star wars books that take place after episode 6 are. Star wars timeline the complete chronology from phantom. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars. George lucas had no original plans for episodes 7 through 9 any more than he had an. Star wars episode 7 plot details suffer unconfirmed leak.
Hellogreedo is a one man show that was created when the star wa. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. I know its already been done more than once in the books, but a centerpoint station crisis does kind of mesh with jjs love for superweapons, giant cgi things in space, and ticking clocks. The entire star wars saga so far explained in 20 minutes. Click here to see this thread with all of the graphics, features, and links. George lucas star wars sequel trilogy story revealed. The gist of it involved following luke skywalkers life as a jedi knight, though not much else is known beyond that. Episode viii director rian johnson contributed some story ideas, making bloodline the most intricately connected book to the movies thus far. Star wars creator george lucas discussed ideas for a sequel trilogy several. Revolt of the droids, and be about a slave rebellion by the droids who, after all, appear to be conscious beings but have no rights in either the republic. Lockstep tor episode vii should be called star wars. Now many fans want to have a enjoyable star wars movie without any plot details being revealed. 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.
Episodes viiix were being developed by george lucas a year before he sold lucasfilm to disney, according to his son jett lucas. Episode viii on may 26th, 2017, and the han solo star wars. George lucas was planning to release star wars episode 7 and then sell. The story of the skywalker saga, which will end in just a few weeks with. An interview with mark hamill from back in 1983 made. The rise of skywalker ends with more than a few unanswered questions. But you didnt see half the insane stuff the movies production team came up with. Here are plot summaries for the entire big screen star wars saga including rogue one. On december 18th, 2015 star wars episode vii the force awakens opened to glowing. Similarly to the empire strikes back and return of the jedi, episode vii was included in the films opening crawl.
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 first the clone wars episode on cartoon network was about yoda, and what struck me about halfways through was that none of. Episode vii the force awakens is now in theaters, followed by rogue one. Aug 18, 2010 but if you do decide that the star wars books other than the infinities comic series are canon, then you might want to start with the book heir to the empire by timothy zahn, which is the first published book that takes place after episode 6 though there have been some newer ones that take place between this book and episode 6. There are a lot of fascinating revelations in the pages of the latest star wars novel, ones that conceivably could enhance how one watches the force awakens. If disney is buying lucasfilm, how will that affect star wars.
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 be followed. Here are plot summaries for the entire big screen star wars. What about this please bare in mind i havent read any novels, only watched the movies. This film marks the fourth time that john williams has received an academy award nomination for the original film score of a star wars film.
A complete guide to the new star wars canon before the. Abrams came on board the sequel, the studio had already tossed out george lucas star wars episode vii story ideas and wanted something different. Disney threw out george lucas star wars episode vii ideas. Its safe to assume that since lucas ideas for episode vii were. The original trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983, the prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005, and a sequel trilogy between 2015 and 2019. 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. Jun 14, 2018 culture film news george lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9. Ive decided after watching a star wars marathon of all of the movies that id start reading the novels to continue the story. Lucas has peddled a fiction for many years that the star wars saga was. George lucass idea for star wars 7 9 is worse than you can imagine. Even kids as young as 2 and 3 can name all the franchises major characters which often tempts parents who also grew up loving the movies to plan a star wars movie night. Watch buck rogers in the 25th century season 1 episode 7. Perfect prep for star wars episodes ivvi quizzes and tests you might have in school.
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. The series includes books by del rey and disneylucasfilm publishers and. According to the art book, lucas sat in on the first creative meetings for episode vii. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. What were george lucass ideas for star wars episode viiepisode. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third trilogy of the main star wars franchise. Episode vii will take place 30 years after jedi disney chief bob iger also announces plans for incredibles 2 and a third cars. However, i will be doing other star wars movies and games as well.
Fifteen years after second death star was destroyed,alongside with the. Why disney didnt want george lucas star wars 7 ideas. He credits star wars and toy story with launching a lifelong. Star wars creator had ideas for episode vii, viii, and ix that disney didnt use. After coming up with some ideas for this new sequel trilogy, lucas tapped. With eight connected films released in a completely wacky order, there are bound to be. In the companion book to the amc tv series james camerons story of. St star wars episode 7 plot ideas jedi council forums. Which star wars book series takes place immediately after. It has been confirmed that the star wars episode vii.
The story group, which numbers 11 people, maintains the narrative continuity and integrity of all the star wars properties that exist across various platforms. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third trilogy of the main star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas. This is the entire star wars saga so far in 20 minutes. The book also reveals lucas initial plans for episode vii and possibly the rest of his star wars sequel trilogy. This is the one to read if youre looking for something that will be consistent with the force awakens. The story would have focussed on midichlorians and the whills. In this video, owen discusses the long and fascinating history behind the development of the star wars sequel trilogy, looking at the near40 year evolution of what became episode vii. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle of the story which was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies. Thats not a secret to anybody, thats even in the novels and everything. May 21, 2014 episode vii should be called star wars. Lucas explained that his trilogy idea would have more or less picked up the. How george lucas episode vii outline became the last. The first star wars spinoff movie will show how the burgeoning rebel alliance is able to procure the. Star wars episodes one, two and three, although making up the prequel trilogy, came to theaters after.
Nov 24, 2017 this is the entire star wars saga so far in 20 minutes. In the basement, the character encounters an object and, when the object is touched, the character has a harrowing flashback to their abandonment as a child and a premonition of danger approaching the character in the future. The secret history of star wars by michael kaminski gives the whole true story far. Star wars 7 plot will be an original story, says lucasfilm source. The empire strikes back was released on may 21, 1980, also achieving wide financial and critical success. Fans will finally get to see the skywalker saga end with star wars. Hellogreedo is an allthings star wars youtube channel. The alternative star wars saga, also called the alternative saga, is a fanfiction continuity created by victor dorantes, wayne lipman iii, and brandon rhea after the merger of brandon rheas alternative saga and the squishy vic series, although dorantes has since left the project. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The rise of skywalker is fine, it is mostly satisfyingbut unexpected or bold it is not. Star wars episodes ivvi quiz that tests what you know. Star wars episode 7 plot details suffer unconfirmed leak this article is more than 5 years old the site badass digest posts what it claims is a partial synopsis of the plot for the next instalment. It was all the way back in january that we exclusively reported that george lucas ideas for star wars.
A star wars story on december 16th, 2016, star wars. Episode 7 script, but there are some things we can infer. The star wars sequel trilogy is a film trilogy within the star wars saga that begins thirty years after the ending of star wars. Nov 28, 2014 mark hamill, aka star wars luke skywalker, predicted the plot and timing of latest instalment the force awakens way back in 1983 on a british morning tv show it has been revealed. Whether its for story purposes or something simply being technically unworkable. Episode vii would begin 2040 years after the end of return of the jedi lucas in 1980 and 1982.
The force awakens, the bad guy has a really cool light saber. Unfortunately, he wouldnt go into detail about his early ideas for his star wars. Episode viii on may 26th, 2017, and the han solo star wars anthology film on may 25th, 2018. It is the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. We ask 10 scifi authors to write star wars episode vii.
Abrams boarded episode vii in 20, he, cowriter lawrence kasdan, and the star wars story group abandoned lucas ideas in favor of creating their own. Unsurprisingly, lucas original sequel trilogy existed more as brief outlines rather than fullyformed ideas. Legends books, focused on the grandchildren of anakin skywalker. What you need to know before last jedi star wars latest instalment the last jedi is finally released but two years after the force awakens. Abrams began work on episode vii a scant two years ago, but he was fortunately. And im hoping, im excited to see, since they didnt use my stories, i have no idea what. As it turns out, luke exiled himself to a remote location where the first jedi temple existed decades after the fall of the galactic empire. Read story star wars episode 7 the fallen hero by phonegeek with 9,376 reads. Ever since that first menacing star destroyer loomed across movie screens in 1977, kids of all ages have been enamored with the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, princess leia, and all their friends and enemies.
George lucass idea for star wars 79 is worse than you. Star wars episode 7 plot summary script synopsis story. 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. Those stories cover the years after rebel victory i. Far, far away collects issues 96 to 107 of the original series, taking place after the classic star wars trilogy, as our beloved star wars heroes continue to fight the remaining imperial forces. The force awakens is finally upon us and i was lucky enough to watch it in the philippines, where its premiered today at 5. Episode vii have leaked over at badass digest, where the site is citing multiple sources as saying well, heres the requisite spoiler warning. The first the clone wars episode on cartoon network was about yoda, and what struck me about halfways through was that none of the clones. Which star wars book series takes place immediately after episode 6. Episode vii heir to the empire is a 2025 movie,sequel to the star wars. The force awakens is only the tip of the disneyfied star wars iceberg there are a whole bevy of standalone formerly called anthology films slated for release concurrently with the sequel trilogy, making for one film each and every year until at least 2020.
In the book, the art of the force awakens, one of the characters, a jedi. The force awakens is absolutely bursting with cool set pieces. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films. How george lucas star wars 9 ended the saga completely differently. Episode vii the force awakens, marketed as star wars. What if george lucas ideas had been used for the star wars.
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