I think its easy for many to vilify lucas because a particular movie or scene legitimately ruined their childhood but having not met him, i tend to cherry pick news not related to fandom that shows him at his very worst. The word coming off that screening was that lucas liked the. The empire strikes back also known as the empire strikes back is a 1980 american epic space opera film directed by irvin kershner, produced by gary kurtz, and written by leigh brackett and lawrence kasdan, with george lucas writing the films treatment and serving as executive producer. George lucas reveals his plan for star wars 7 through 9and. Star wars creator had ideas for episode vii, viii, and ix that disney. George lucas final trilogy plans sound like an episode of archer but without the. Ever since george lucas revealed that star wars was not the first chapter. Its hard to love movies like lucas does and and deny this film looks. On the other hand, there has been a backlash against him in recent years.
George lucas is an american film director, screenwriter, producer and philanthropist. Both have showcased some fine acting skills in their other movies. This could be an unfair assessment of george lucas meant, but it feels like these movies maybe wouldnt have packed quite the hyperspace punch. Of course, a lot of the fans would have hated it, just like they did. Episode 8 was all style, no substance, but then the only way to go after the glib facsimile that was episode 7 was up. George lucas in 1986 this is george lucas s filmography, including those films that he was involved with as director, screenwriter, executive producer or actor. When i first did star wars, i did it as a big piece. To be clear, im not asking what if george lucas directed the star wars sequel trilogy as he did. Star wars 8 filmmaker reveals the one thing george lucas was not impressed with about the last jedi. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9. Star wars episode 8 has finally made it on to the big screen. How george lucas star wars episode 9 would have looked. 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.
A new star wars petition is demanding that disney hire lucas in order to direct the final star wars sequel instead of colin trevorrow, and already the idea is beginning to go viral on social media. George lucas wanted episode vii to star kids, like the. George lucas reveals more details about his plans for episodes 7, 8, and 9. I remember reading something about how when disney announced they were going to make episode vii, lucas like, submitted his version of the script, or an outline or treatment or something. The rise of skywalker director jj abrams comments on george lucas involvement in crafting episode 9 and how emperor palpatines return is.
Of course, its hard to know for sure because he doesnt seem to say a lot on the subject lately. Would episodes of star wars been better if george. It cant be easy for george lucas to sit back and watch other filmmakers guide the star wars galaxy. Mark hamill and george lucas secretly talk about episode 8. George lucas reveals his plan for star wars 7 through 9.
Take a look at this 10minute video below to learn more about what george lucas version of star wars. George lucas and mark hamill, who said it was a shame that george. The trilogy consists of episodes vii through ix, chronologically following the prequel trilogy episodes iiii. Is george lucas damning the last jedi with faint praise. Disney did not move forward with lucas vision for episodes 7, 8, and 9. In other words, the spark that lit the flame that became the last jedi was lit by george lucas himself. Episode ix will end the skywalker saga when it premieres this december, but how different could things have been if george lucas initial vision came to pass. Now the man who started it all, star wars creator and director george lucas, has given his verdict on the last jedi. George lucas reveals more details about his plans for star wars episode 7. His father was a stationery store owner and he had three. When the original star wars movie broke box office records and received widespread critical.
According to mark hamill, this was the ending of george. The last jedi, and it sounds like his biggest concern was the use of dated techniques on a film that should raise the bar. While many people would suspect george lucas would be disparaging about the latest star wars movies, the auteur has only been publicly positive. Episode vii would begin 2040 years after the end of return of the jedi lucas in 1980 and 1982. Mark hamill has revealed elements of the ending for george lucas abandoned star wars. George lucas recently spoke with charlie rose, and the 50plusminute talk is fascinating on a number of levels, from how hollywood changed in an unfortunate way after star wars, to how he feels about the new film, and where he sees his career. Lucas suggested hamill could have a cameo role in episode ix, which he imagined filming by 2011. Whatever your feelings about the star wars prequels, george lucas must be revered for shaping the galaxy far, far away, and while he wasnt too keen on the retro tone of the force awakens, it. You know, when i first did this, it was four trilogies. Taking him out of it is like having someone other than j. Abrams, lawrence kasdan, and kathleen kennedys ultimate direction. We have no problem with colin trevorrow, but hes not the right guy to direct star wars episode ix. Of course, following the original trilogy, lucas wrote and directed the prequels.
I mean his opinions as individual, not official stamp of approval of lucas empire. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. George lucas visited the set of the game of thrones season 8 premiere, winterfell, and even helped direct a kind of awkward jon snowdaenerys targaryen scene. Part of what makes this what if so compelling is that it feels like we. Did george lucas want luke skywalker to survive the last. For one thing, lucas hadnt planned to kill off luke so soon.
Ill always consider 8 better because it really is a stronger flick in terms of craftmanship, even if it did unrepairable damage to the logic of the universe and the story of the st whereas 7 irretrievably ed the ot and. The last jedi because the films plot was basically his story for episode vii. Star wars creator george lucas has a long history of making statements about plans for future star wars films that do not pan out. Ive just gone through that with return of the jedi, and what seems like a great idea. George lucas went on note several times explaining that he always wanted to work in television. For fans wanting the return of george lucas, star wars. Filed under george lucas, jj abrams, star wars, star wars.
In a new interview with ign, star wars star mark hamill revealed he spoke to george lucas about his intentions for luke skywalker after return of the jedi and it was partially similar to johnson. I believe all content used falls under the remits of fair use, but if any content owners would like to dispute this i will not hesitate to immediately. What if george lucas ideas had been used for the star wars. In the 1990s, there was excitement about the prospect of a new trilogy of prequels, but that turned to frustration when the movies came out and werent what fans thought they should be. Werent there originally going to be nine star wars films. The rise of skywalker has proven to be a bit divisive among fans but in an alternate universe, they were divided by a totally different movie. What happened in george lucas version of star wars.
George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars. What a george lucas force awakens mightve looked like. George lucas may not be the man in charge of the star wars universe. At some point, disney apparently decided they didnt actually like lucas idea and they ended up.
The clone wars was his way of doing so, a lot of the show came from ideas of his that he himself came up with, but the ideas were given to more experienced writers to flesh out. While most fans are still waiting desperately to see it, some of the star wars legends have given their opinions on the last jedi. We really want this, please, wrote yuri luiz, creator of the petition. Unfortunately for the fans, lucas has made it quite clear he values. What a george lucas force awakens mightve looked like by reed tucker.
Wikipedia, star wars sequel trilogy article but also. George lucass conception of star wars was of a single episode in an unmade serial. Lucas thoughts on disneys star wars films have varied depending on the film. But before it does, we look back at george lucas own vision for the. What did george lucas think of the rise of skywalker. How george lucas really felt about the last jedi youtube. General discussion is there any information about george lucass episode vii. Is there any information about george lucass episode vii. Georges episode 7, 8 and 9 had the following elements. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, works, achievements and timeline. Laura dern hanging with bb8 from star wars will restore your faith in humanity. The story would have focussed on midichlorians and the whills. George lucas created star wars, its his stories and ideas. We learned a few days ago that george lucas has already seen the force awakens.
George lucas at the force awakens premiere in 2015. The skywalker saga is about to come to an end with j. If you want to help support the channel so i can make more. Episode ix would probably be the best way to finish off the franchise. How george lucas episode vii outline became the last. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. While many people would suspect george lucas would be disparaging about the latest star wars movies, the auteur has only been publicly. It wouldnt have the same feel or voice behind it and would feel wrong. 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 reveals why he never wanted a star wars. George lucas reveals why he never wanted a star wars episode 7, 8 and 9. George lucas picked up on this during his visit to the set of star wars. But before it does, we look back at george lucas own vision for the star wars sequel trilogy.
George lucass idea for star wars 79 is worse than you. From 1977 to 2005, he served as cowriter and executive producer of all six star wars films, as well as director for four of the films. George lucas original plan for the star wars sequels revealed. George lucas biography childhood, life achievements.
Here is why george lucas versions of episodes 7, 8 and 9 is important. George lucas version of star wars episode ix would have looked really. And in speaking with director rian johnson after viewing was complimentary. Mark hamill, in a recent interview says he still talks to george lucas about episode 7 and 8 and what it could have been. And george lucas probably doesnt disagree with that. The rise of skywalker is the latest star wars film disney has released since purchasing the franchise from its creator, george lucas, in 2012. George lucas is the creator of the star wars franchise, and the fans owe him an enormous debt. How much of star wars did george lucas actually write. George lucas gives verdict on the last jedi and in speaking with director rian johnson after viewing was complimentary. Lucas saw his original ideas for episodes vii the force awakens, viii. George lucas made two star wars trilogies before selling lucasfilm and franchise rights to the walt disney company for billions.
I happen to know that george didnt kill luke until the end of episode 9, after he trained leia, hamill told ign. Many contradicting claims have been made on that subject. George lucas reveals his original sequel trilogy plans. Did george lucas ever express any opinion about post. 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 series. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third trilogy of the main star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas. Put the father of the franchise as director of episode ix. Really, why did george lucas start star wars with episode 4. So, if george lucas had been in charge of the sequel trilogy instead of j. 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. George lucas original sequel trilogy plans explained breakdown of episode 7, 8.
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