Dec 11, 2015 need a refresher on the entire star wars saga before the force awakens. Star wars episode vii, viii, ix george lucas original. Later that same month, members of lucasfilms story team learned the news. Lucass plot sounds like a mix between an episode of the magic school bus and.
The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. First draft, it was considerably rewritten into the adventures of the starkiller, episode i. We know all of their plots, their differences, their characters, and how they changed and transformed into what ended up on silver screens in 1977, 1980 and 1983. Oct 31, 2014 october 31, 2014 by mike klimo on star wars ring theory. Star wars timeline from phantom menace to rise of skywalker. The entire star wars saga so far explained in 20 minutes.
We have a long time to go between now and the release of star wars. Six storyline essentials you need to know before watching. They were produced nonchronologically, with episodes ivvi the original trilogy being released between 1977 and 1983, episodes iiii the prequel trilogy being released between 1999 and 2005, and episodes vii ix the sequel trilogy, being released. Dec 10, 2019 the skywalker saga is about to come to an end with j. Star wars news net star wars news net is your source for news covering everything from the films, tv shows, novels, comics and more. Jun, 2018 george lucass idea for star wars 7 9 is worse than you can imagine. Feb 03, 2020 get timely parenting advice delivered straight to your inbox weekly. 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. George lucass idea for star wars 7 9 is worse than you can imagine. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the death star, the empires ultimate weapon of destruction. The new film will continue the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo.
The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed. The script was begun in the winter of 1973 as an expansion of the original the star wars. 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. 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. George lucas reveals the premise of star wars episodes 7 to 9. Episode vii the force awakens, marketed as star wars. Dec 19, 2012 reuters may have confused the storyline for episode vii with yavin 4s involvement in the expanded star wars universe as depicted in dozens of books released in the wake of the original trilogy. How george lucas episode vii outline became the last. 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. You can watch 10 of the seasons 12 episodes now, and the final two will hit disney plus friday and monday.
The last jedi via slashfilm, johnsons movie used many of the concepts lucas first had in mind for episode vii, specifically the story of an older, broken. Abrams and lawrence kasdan, cowriter of the original trilogy films the. The early films remind me of poor 80s things like flash. Episode vii will reportedly be an original story, lucas biographer says it features an older luke skywalker. Nov 28, 2014 the star wars episode 7 plot may have been partially revealed back in 1983. George lucas and the origin story behind star wars in an era of dark, dystopian sciencefiction drama, lucas was determined to make a different kind of scifi. Rough draft was written as a full rough draft by george lucas in may 1974. Abrams might have taken over michael arndts star wars episode 7 script in order to fit two big names into the cast. Nov 24, 2017 this is the entire star wars saga so far in 20 minutes. Luke skywalker, which opened the prologue for return of the jedi and, 32 years later, the force awakens. Star wars episode 7 plot predicted by mark hamill in 1983. Three decades after the empires defeat, a new threat arises in the militant first order. Online, a lucasfilm source said that the plot of the film will be an original story.
They were produced nonchronologically, with episodes ivvi the original trilogy being released between 1977 and 1983, episodes iiii the prequel trilogy being released between 1999 and 2005, and episodes vii ix the sequel trilogy, being released between. The following hypothetical storylines pick up and capitalise on. The parts of lucas episode 7 that didnt make the cut. George lucass idea for star wars 79 is worse than you can. These potential plots imagine the universe of star wars continuing post rise of skywalker, so beware of spoilers. The bad batch storyline opens season 7 in revised form, with completely overhauled. 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. How george lucas used an ancient technique called ring composition to reach a level of storytelling sophistication in his sixpart saga that is unprecedented in cinema history. The clone wars season 7 episode 1 easter eggs explained. This is the closest we might ever come to seeing lucas original vision for the sequel trilogy. Find out which star wars movies, tv shows, games, and apps are appropriate for every age. Just as the original concept for rotj is the result of 30 years of speculation based on a few things the creators said, out of context, lucas episode 7 will be written by us, based on whatever disappoints the circlejerk. What were george lucass ideas for star wars episode vii.
Of course, following the original trilogy, lucas wrote and directed the prequels, three movies that told anakin skywalkers story as he transformed. If the starkiller plot is judged to be a tired rehash of the death stars, then lucass story definitely didnt include it. On december 18th, 2015 star wars episode vii the force awakens. News that episode 7 is an original story and wont draw from timothy zahns thrawn trilogy as many had hoped. Reuters may have confused the storyline for episode vii with yavin 4s involvement in the expanded star wars universe as depicted in dozens of books released in the wake of the original trilogy. It is the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. George lucas had no original plans for episodes 7 through 9 any more than he had an original plan for episodes at all.
George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars. A new star wars trilogy kicks off in 2015 and details about the movies, specifically the opener episode vii, are in high demand. Its a star trek episode at best, in terms of concept. Sorry to those of you out there who hoped to meet mara jade, the woman who eventually becomes luke skywalkers wife. Much of episode 7 was spent wondering what happened to luke skywalker the main hero of the original. Solo a star wars story 2018 due for a may 25 release date 41 years exactly since the release of the original, episode iv, solo is the first chronological introduction we get into one of. We take a look at where luke skywalker has been the 30 years.
It was funny it was fabulous it was marvellos and we finally saw it because until now every time we go to theatre it is sold out completely and utterly with no chance of tickets. This subreddit is for leaks, spoilers and news concerning the new star wars films and television media. Return of the jedi and raiders of the lost ark, from an original by toy story 3 writer michael arndt. The force awakens is finally upon us and i was lucky enough to watch it in the philippines, where its premiered today at 5. The new film will continue the adventures of luke skywalker, han solo, and leia organa. Now many fans want to have a enjoyable star wars movie without any plot details being revealed. Mark hamill reveals original storyline star wars 8 legend mark hamill has revealed there was a very different original story plan and he is not happy with. The original star wars movie was actually pretty terrible in its rough cut. The beginning a look at the rough draft of episode i. Lucas has peddled a fiction for many years that the star wars saga was planned in totality before anything was filmed, and that. He shared with the crowd about meeting lucas, leaving the star wars films and the original plans for the entire saga. Everything george lucas has said about his theoretical star wars sequel trilogy.
Along with a return from the original cast, which we got in disneys. The film stars harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher, anthony daniels, and. Star wars episode vii is yavin 4 storyline fact or. The star wars the second draft over the summer and. According to an eonline source the next trilogy will be based on an original story. George lucas and the origin story behind star wars. Dec 23, 2019 so, highpowered lucasfilm executives and star wars fans alike, take a look at some of these ten suggested storylines that could one day form the basis of episode x. An indepth making of documentary about the original star wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture. Star wars news net star wars news net is your source for. Everything we know ahead of the final two episodes. 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. The clone wars continues the storyline that was introduced in the original series, and elaborates on events leading up to star wars.
Star wars returns to theaters on december 18, 2015 with star wars episode vii. 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 lucass terrible idea for star wars episodes 79. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star. Jun 14, 2018 culture film news george lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9. You can watch 11 of the seasons 12 episodes now, and the series finale will hit disney plus monday. Back in the early 70s, kurtz was looking to use the new technoscope technology in an upcoming film. Star wars episode 7 story details were revealed today and if true, they indicate a fun narrative that harkens back to the original trilogy. If disney is buying lucasfilm, how will that affect star wars. In 2012, lucas sold lucasfilm and all its assets to the walt disney company and handed over his story treatments for the star wars. George lucass idea for star wars 79 is worse than you. The story would have focussed on midichlorians and the whills.
When the original star wars movie broke box office records and received widespread critical praise, it became apparent lucas would be able to move forward with his planned sequels. Many fans still had hope that theyll see their favorite novel thrawn trilogy on the big screen but considering the aged. The early drafts of star wars, empire strikes back and return of the jedi are well documented. To include rumors, news, leaks, and anything else that might be considered a spoiler this is not the place to try your hand at fan fiction or to talk about how you liked that one part of the movie. 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. An old interview with mark hamill touches on an idea that seems to be happening in the force awakens. How george lucas episode vii outline became the last jedi. Episode vii resembles story elements used in rian johnsons star wars. Deft editing saved it, and lucas had three people helping him sort out the edit. Episode vii the force awakens opening crawl only one character name has ever marked the start of a star wars crawl. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j.
Star wars episode vii is yavin 4 storyline fact or fiction. It is by mr disney and mr abrams very kind and ncie geniuses. 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. Cette trilogie est composee des episodes vii a ix, et fait suite a star wars.
The star wars film series centers around three sets of trilogies, which are collectively referred to as the skywalker saga. But privately he was there to talk to original trilogy stars mark hamill and carrie fisher. In fact, disney might have bigger plans for star wars than just its sequel trilogy. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return. Star wars episode vii will be an original story ign. George lucas star wars sequel trilogy story revealed. Episode vii the force awakens 2015 is a riot of laughter and full of wars in the stars. From lucasfilm comes the first of the star wars standalone films, rogue one. Rey, as well as a rogue stormtrooper and two smugglers, are thrown into the middle of a battle between the resistance and the daunting legions of the first order. According to marketsaw, the movie blog that broke the news of three more additions to the star wars franchise, benedict cumberbatch and gary oldman were up for the same role in the upcoming film. This means that episode vii will not be an adaptation of any existing licensed star wars. Third trilogy was to focus on lukes life as a jedi, with very few details planned out. George lucas vision for the star wars sequel trilogy revealed.
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