Episode 7, 8 and 9

[MANVERU]

There are all these rumors going around the net saying that there will be another 3 star wars movies coming after episode 3! Please help to explain if this is just a rumor or for real!

[Talcy]

Just a rumour. George Lucas has been asked about this time and time again in countless interviews and he has said that, no, there will be no more episodes. He says that the story ends in Return of the Jedi. Anything other story ideas, be they about what happens inbetween Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, or after Return of the Jedi, will be dealt with in a proposed television series; no one is giving anything away about this yet as no decisions have been made, or made public at the very least.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. And you may hear information to the contrary from another website, that shall remain nameless, who claims he personally knows GL and is writing not only episodes 7-9 but also episodes 10-12. Be warned - he is deluded. But that is for another thread.

So, sorry, no more Star Wars movies after May. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[MANVERU]

It really is quite annoying that other sci-fi shows like startrek had heeps and heeps of episodes to their series, but i guess that Lucas is probably just sick of it and wants to retire, ah well. There are always the books style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Thanks anyway

[Master Shrive]

^I agree that it would be nice to see more, but they'd have to be quality episodes not just made for the hell of it. I'd probably only want Lucas to make them aswell, ..... but there isn't any point holding onto false hope. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[Master_Mams]

The star wars movies are about the story and life of anakin Skywalker/darth Vader. Since anakin dies in ROTJ there is absolutely no hope to see Lucas direct any star wars movie beyond episode 6.
In a way it's sad because we all love to see those movies in theaters, but on another hand it's a good thing because it's about telling a story with a beginning, a middle and an ending.

[DarthAnakin]

Episodes 7, 8 and 9 is just a rumor that SuperShadow loves to talk about.

[JKRich]

^ I actually know people who still believe they will be made. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Emperor Palpatine]

Why create another thread about this? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[darthimmus]

I would think the only story that could be told would be Anakin's legacy...what ever that would mean. Plus Anakin's spirit would be an important part just as Obi-wan's was in the OT. Maybe this will be delt with in the proposed YV series

[DarthAnakin]

Originally posted by JKRich@Feb 12 2005, 03:34 PM
^ I actually know people who still believe they will be made. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
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People here at the Galactic Senate? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Master Shrive]

^I suppose that would be one way to include Anikan...

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>^ I actually know people who still believe they will be made. [/b][/quote]

Are these people really expecting it, or just holding onto false hope?

[MANVERU]

Is super shadow for real or is he a real nutcase as Talcy said?

[Emperor Palpatine]

He's a nutcase.

[DarthAnakin]

Definitely a nutcase, visit his site for like 2 minutes and you'll understand.

[MANVERU]

Yeah i sort of got that impression, but his so called "plot for episode 3" does sound convincing

[JKRich]

Originally posted by DarthAnakin+Feb 12 2005, 08:42 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DarthAnakin @ Feb 12 2005, 08:42 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-JKRich@Feb 12 2005, 03:34 PM
^ I actually know people who still believe they will be made. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
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People here at the Galactic Senate? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif
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No i was referring to people i know from work etc.Some do think they will be made not just a false hope as far as they are concerned. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif

[Darth Palpy]

Yeah i sort of got that impression, but his so called "plot for episode 3" does sound convincing

Only because he gets all the info from other sites.

[Master Zeary]

Originally posted by Master Shrive@Feb 12 2005, 08:11 AM
^I agree that it would be nice to see more, but they'd have to be quality episodes not just made for the hell of it. I'd probably only want Lucas to make them aswell, ..... but there isn't any point holding onto false hope. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif
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I agree also that it would be entertaining to see what happens to Luke and company. However in doing so Lucas could end up beating a dead horse. So it's better he just not which is what he's doing regardless of what anybody else says. Just thought I'd through my thoughts in.

[darthimmus]

If there isn't a good enough story for 3 movies, maybe and epilogue would do some justice

[MANVERU]

I think we should all face that GL isn't gonna make another 3 movies, after all how long did it take him for these 3 movies! he's just gonna get sick of it. so i'm just gonna go for the books.

[DarthAnakin]

Originally posted by JKRich+Feb 13 2005, 07:46 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JKRich @ Feb 13 2005, 07:46 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by DarthAnakin@Feb 12 2005, 08:42 PM
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No i was referring to people i know from work etc.Some do think they will be made not just a false hope as far as they are concerned. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif
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I wouldn't mind seeing episodes 7, 8 and 9 but I realize it's not going to happen.

[StarWarsFan1]

Even if he would want to. How intresting would it be, with vader dead?

[Master_Mams]

^My point exactly.

[DarthAnakin]

^ Yeah, whoever the new enemy would be, they would seem pretty lame compared to Vader, Sidious and the Empire.

[MANVERU]

I always thought of how good it would be if vader didn't die in 6, Perhaps anakin would come back to the jedi and help luke. But now another question arises, how did Vader ACTUALLY die? The only wound that I could see was that of his arm being taken off!

[MANVERU]

Also, back to the topic at hand, 7, 8 and 9 would be very interesting! I've read some of the books and it could easily made into a few movies, and we would obviously think that GL might get sick of it and give the job to another person, who then maybe?

Or we just give up this discussion and say it will never happen, even though Gl could be crushing millions of fans!

[Sam Kenobi]

I believe he died from his life support system being damaged, as well as getting electrocuted. Vader was not in the best of health.

[Jedi_Poo]

On the subject of Vader dying: he most likely died from the damage he suffered from the duel with Luke plus the damage from Palatine's electric zaps plus the failure of his life support system he had to wear due to the devastating duel with Obi-Wan in ROTS. NOTE:There were scars from wounds on the face and head of Anakin; not just his severed forearm.

To the subject on GL making episodes 7,8,9: it would be cool and many fans would like to see it happen but the odds of it happening are a snowballs chance in hades. Personally, i wouldn't mind seeing the tales of Rouge Squadron, or a movie mad ebased on Shadows of the Empire, or movies made based around Knights of the Old Republic or the Kyle Katarn-Dark Forces series. You don't need vader alive for it to be interesting. Yeah it won't be the same but change happens in the star wars universe, too. That's why if there is a third installment excellent, if not at least we can watch 1-6 when it is probably released as a big box set and thank George Lucas for what he gave us. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/duel.gif



Snooch to the Nooch style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/victory.gif

[DarthAnakin]

Originally posted by azrael_wellsy_88@Feb 15 2005, 02:01 AM
I always thought of how good it would be if vader didn't die in 6, Perhaps anakin would come back to the jedi and help luke. But now another question arises, how did Vader ACTUALLY die? The only wound that I could see was that of his arm being taken off!
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I thought Vader died because of his life support being damaged (just like Sam Kenobi said). If that didn't get him, burning him would.

[Sam Kenobi]

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[MANVERU]

OK, good points, But we didn't actually see his life support system fail, OR get damaged! One theory i heard was that, he died because of his helmet being removed by luke style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hmmm.gif Dosen't really make alot of sence, but at the moment, i'm goin off what ROTJ had on it and that is this theory.

[DarthAnakin]

No way he died because look took off the helmet, I don't believe that for a second.

[Darth Palpy]

But we didn't actually see his life support system fail, OR get damaged!

So the wheezing and clicking sounds of the life support suit weren't enough of a clue then ?

[Master_Mams]

What about this one:
Vader dies because the prophecy is fulfilled!

[Emperor Palpatine]

What does Vader's death have to do with the Sequel Trilogy? How would that affect anything?

[MANVERU]

As above i was saying how cool it would be if vader didn't die, and he might join the new jedi order and be apart of the new republic as a reformed jedi. and to that point i asked how did he die.

[Sabrina Fried]

I think it would be about as cool as ROTJ Infinities where we had the White Choclate Vader at the end...which is to say an interesting idea, but there wouldn't be much to do with it after that final scene.

Vader was the last of the Old Jedi Order, but at the same time he was also a symbol of the Empire. Luke was the First of the New Jedi Order and a symbol of the Rebellion and the New Republic. with Vader's death the slate was wiped clean. Metaphorically, Vader's death was the true death of the Empire.

Having Vader survive ROTJ is like re-recording all of Jeremy Bulloch's lines in ESB so that he sounds like Temeura Morrison: You can do it sure, and it would be very interesting, but there isn't much you can do with it other than sound cool for a few scenes.

Sabrina

[empire21]

lets just be happy they are not going to happen

[DarthAnakin]

Originally posted by azrael_wellsy_88@Feb 16 2005, 06:36 PM
As above i was saying how cool it would be if vader didn't die, and he might join the new jedi order and be apart of the new republic as a reformed jedi. and to that point i asked how did he die.
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The point is he's dead, they either burned his dead corpse or burned him alive, either way he's gone now.

[MANVERU]

Good point style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Cassus Fett]

The story line would have to be really good and pick up some years later after Endor maybe start with the fall of Coursant!

[DarthAnakin]

^ Yeah that would make sense.

[Senator_Ryno_Of_Bespin]

Lucas has said that he will quit after episode three, but I find some sort of pleasure in thinking of ways to convince him to make the sequils.

My idea was to break into his office and tie him to his chair. While he's trying to figure out what's going on force him to watch the star wars holiday special, and the ewok and droids specials on loop until he cracks.

[jedijaybird]

That's assault brotha

[empire21]

you made a spelling error bespin

[Sam Kenobi]

Another one of these threads!? Ay caramba! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[DarthAnakin]

I said it before and i'll say it again, a sequel trilogy would not be a good idea.

[Emperor Palpatine]

I don't think Lucas or any of the rest of the cast and crew truly have the heart to commit to another decade of Star Wars movies. If someone doesn't want to do something, then that is going to be evidenced in the end product. So, if Lucas doesn't want to do a Sequel Trilogy and we goad him into doing one, I guarantee the movies won't be anything near in quality what Episodes I-VI currently are.

[DarthAnakin]

I don't think anyone could ever convince GL to do a Sequel Trilogy if he doesn't want to.

[empire21]

^ exactly, besides the story is over after EpIII, to me anyway.

[stylo]

Lucas is getting too old for this stuff.

He's already 60, maybe he's better off working on a few minor projects for the next few years and then just kick back.

I certainly don't think we should trust Star Wars being made by anybody else, nor do i believe Lucas would trust his creation in the hands of another, so I think it's pretty safe to say that Episode III will finish this saga.

[Master_Mams]

Hopefully yes, I would hate to see star wars becoming star trek you know? All fanboys want more starwars, it's so silly I mean style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/baby.gif

[Master Magnus]

I agree, Master Mams. Star Wars must not be allowed to go the same way as Star Trek (but I don't really think there's any risk of that).

[MANVERU]

agreed, it would be a shame to see it turn out like that, by the way, as i live in australia, i didn't get a chance to see the clone wars cartoon series. how did it go? and what was it like? Was it just a one stand show or is it gonna continue?

[Master Shrive]

^Yeah, we certainly miss out on some things down under, don't we?!

[MANVERU]

Yeah, I think we were able to get if we had pay tv.

[Erick Landrider]

I got so ticked off last night.

I was trying to watch RotS with some people on my floor and these guys would not shut up about all this Super Shadow/7,8,9 (10, 11,12) BS!

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. These guys truely believe that Super Shadow is the real deal.

[clarkson88]

I hope you executed Order 66 on them!

[Darth Kitana]

And poured vodka over their bodies and set it on fire with a match, then return to watching ROTS

[leandar]

The main reason I think, besides that Lucas is starting to get up there, that the sequel trilogy won't get made is that apparently there were story elements meant for the sequel trilogy that ended up in ROTJ.

For one thing, Leia was NOT supposed to be Luke's sister, she was supposed to be a new character that was introduced in Episode VII. Also, Palpatine wasn't supposed to die, he was to somehow escape the Death Star and survive on through. It's been said that Lucas said that the villain of the sequel trilogy would be someone who survives Star Wars III. Now some folks nowadays believe that should mean Episode III, but I strongly believe he was referring to ROTJ and thus it was supposed to be the Emperor that survived into the sequel trilogy and it would have been Luke and his sister that finally destroys Palpatine.

[tmdba37]

We'll never see a 7,8, or 9 for that matter, but I cannot imagine that Star Wars as a concept for a movie will end with the original trilogies. . .down the road, probably after GL dies, I can see SW back on the silver screen. . .

[Mothman]

Originally posted by leandar@Nov 5 2005, 01:04 AM
.....Also, Palpatine wasn't supposed to die, he was to somehow escape the Death Star and survive on through. It's been said that Lucas said that the villain of the sequel trilogy would be someone who survives Star Wars III. Now some folks nowadays believe that should mean Episode III, but I strongly believe he was referring to ROTJ and thus it was supposed to be the Emperor that survived into the sequel trilogy and it would have been Luke and his sister that finally destroys Palpatine.
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Somewhere on the new ROTS DVD (I think on the documentary about Vader, but I'm not sure), GL said something about both the Emperor style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/holosid.gif and Vader style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/vader.gif were not going to originally die in ROTJ, but then he changed that. So, I think that that backs up what you said above.

[Erick Landrider]

Originally posted by clarkson88@Nov 4 2005, 02:09 PM
I hope you executed Order 66 on them!
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Well, I did have a sudden wish that I could use the Force choke on atleast one of them. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

[Erick Landrider]

Originally posted by leandar@Nov 5 2005, 02:04 AM
The main reason I think, besides that Lucas is starting to get up there, that the sequel trilogy won't get made is that apparently there were story elements meant for the sequel trilogy that ended up in ROTJ.

For one thing, Leia was NOT supposed to be Luke's sister, she was supposed to be a new character that was introduced in Episode VII. Also, Palpatine wasn't supposed to die, he was to somehow escape the Death Star and survive on through. It's been said that Lucas said that the villain of the sequel trilogy would be someone who survives Star Wars III. Now some folks nowadays believe that should mean Episode III, but I strongly believe he was referring to ROTJ and thus it was supposed to be the Emperor that survived into the sequel trilogy and it would have been Luke and his sister that finally destroys Palpatine.
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Well, the only reason Lucas did that was to add suspense in 'Empire' (check the audio commentary-GL explains it).

If Lucas had left it anonymous and then had the Emperor survive, 7,8,9 would all be locks. But as it is, he's tied up all of the loose ends.

But there is one thought I had about 'Revenge'. Obi-Wan and Yoda reprogram the code at the temple, telling the Jedi to stay away from Coruscant. My thought is that what if one of these Jedi went into exile like Obi-Wan and Yoda, but instead he went crazy and began his/her own order of Jedi but from corrupted teachings.

[Warrior of Old]

It's so lovely that the mental asylum Supershadow is locked up in provides him with a computer and access to the internet. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/innocent.gif

[smudger9]

Have to say that I'd love to see more star wars movies but with the emporer dead the story has ended. There is a debate at the moment as to whether Mace actually died in ROTS...... maybe the emperor didnt die in ROTJ.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by smudger9@Nov 16 2005, 04:09 PM
Have to say that I'd love to see more star wars movies but with the emporer dead the story has ended. There is a debate at the moment as to whether Mace actually died in ROTS...... maybe the emperor didnt die in ROTJ.
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I would love to see the story where Luke restarts the Jedi but I know it's not needed for the story Lucas wanted to tell.

[mirax terrik horn]

Yeah but it would be awesome to put that on to film. And smudger unless you don't think that the EU is credible then the emporer and mace are both very dead.

[smudger9]

Originally posted by mirax terrik horn@Nov 17 2005, 04:37 PM
Yeah but it would be awesome to put that on to film. And smudger unless you don't think that the EU is credible then the emporer and mace are both very dead.
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I'm not saying that its not credible, but since its not canon it is possible to go against the EU in order to further the saga.

[joshua12]

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The main reason I think, besides that Lucas is starting to get up there, that the sequel trilogy won't get made is that apparently there were story elements meant for the sequel trilogy that ended up in ROTJ.

For one thing, Leia was NOT supposed to be Luke's sister, she was supposed to be a new character that was introduced in Episode VII. Also, Palpatine wasn't supposed to die, he was to somehow escape the Death Star and survive on through. It's been said that Lucas said that the villain of the sequel trilogy would be someone who survives Star Wars III. Now some folks nowadays believe that should mean Episode III, but I strongly believe he was referring to ROTJ and thus it was supposed to be the Emperor that survived into the sequel trilogy and it would have been Luke and his sister that finally destroys Palpatine.
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I agree there should be a episode like the comic Dark Empire.When Luke turns to the dark side

[matthius]

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I agree there should be a episode like the comic Dark Empire.When Luke turns to the dark side
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luke does turn back in the end! but at the time of Empire's End(the final end of palp's empire series[after dark empire]), they mess up the prophecy by getting whats his name, some king or something rather(doesn't feel like touching ancient comics) to finally consume palp, which is totally contradicting the prophecy. If GL was gonna re-do this series as a movie(which he never will/would), I think he should get anakin's(vader) soul to come and save leia's child(would be a re-do-prophecy).

[GeneralKenobi]

I think the sequel trilogy will be made someday by someone(i've seen scripts and posters)

[Tahari]

I have seen the scripts to but someone told me it was a hoax.

[joshua12]

hI GUYS,I BACK

[joshua12]

you're right the saga based on chosen one and prophecy.And whould be cool to see luke's evil side. Here's a photo of palp in 10 A.B.Y
http://starwars.wikia.com/images/thumb/7/7d/De-15.jpg/140px-De-15.jpg (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Image:De-15.jpg) and here's link about palp:
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Palpatine

[Edgeomatic]

I don't think we'll see a 7, 8, or 9. Star Wars is about the Rise, Fall, and Redemtion of Anakin Skywalker and seeing as how post-RotJ is covered by the EU (and I highly doubt GL would base his movies after the EU).

[The Arbiter]

Lucas wouldn't, but it seems likely that someone else would. Star Wars is too vast and profitable to scale back after a mere six movies. After a decade or so of Star Wars television it seems likely that SW will return to the silver screen, especially when potential scriptwriters have over 25000 years of history to play with. But it's not about the money, its about the story, and that is what matters.

[The Arbiter]

I'm not saying that its not credible, but since its not canon it is possible to go against the EU in order to further the saga.

The EU is secondary-level canon, and therefore is canon.

[TheMcGuffin]

Hello everyone! I am an independent filmmaker currently tackling the first Episode of the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy (namely Episode VII). You can take a look at the official Sequel Trilogy blog here: http://sequeltrilogy.blogspot.com/ It answers most of the basic questions, (plot details aside) and provides an email address at which you can contact me if you'd like to be involved in some way with the production. I'll be updating every so often, so bookmark it if the project sparks your interest. The next time someone tells you there won't be a Sequel Trilogy, you can correct them. There will be a Sequel Trilogy.

[matthius]

The next time someone tells you there won't be a Sequel Trilogy, you can correct them. There will be a Sequel Trilogy.
yes, and seeing as how it will not even touch a real movie theatre(it's independant), come in dvd form(you'll probably have to download it), or even be confirmed as canon by GL, you can watch the saga continue in a low budget movie! yay:confused: . Oh and now that I've read the home page the said episodes won't even go along with the EU, yay, enormous contradictions!

[jayce76]

Althought it would be cool to see this onscreen , no doubt / This is just the same story over again . . .

[EmperorPalpatine]

If it is real, I hope I can watch those storys that is after ROTJ like the Thrawn Trilogy and Exar Kun series. I think it will be quite fun. I love Thrawn.

[TheMcGuffin]

We've updated with some exciting developments.






yes, and seeing as how it will not even touch a real movie theatre(it's independant), come in dvd form(you'll probably have to download it), or even be confirmed as canon by GL, you can watch the saga continue in a low budget movie! yay:confused: . Oh and now that I've read the home page the said episodes won't even go along with the EU, yay, enormous contradictions!







We're definitely hoping to have it available on DVD, and I'm not sure where you got the notion that this is a low-budget project, but it certainly wasn't from our blog. :rolleyes: Check out the latest update for more, if you're interested (we're now working with people who has done business with Lucasfilm in the past, and have even worked on Star Wars projects before). Lastly, we're simply not fans of the Expanded Universe. We don't like the direction it's gone in, we don't like the overly sci-fi side of it (as we feel Star Wars should be more fantasy than sci-fi), and what we have in store for you is much better. You're going to be pleasantly surprised when you see the final product. Part of what we're working with involves George Lucas' notes from the late 80s, so it definitely predates the Expanded Universe. George ignored details from the books and comics when he produced the Prequel Trilogy, and we'll be doing the same, but on a much larger scale (after all, there's a lot more Expanded Universe material to "contradict" in the area we're working in). If you don't like it though, you don't have to watch. We're doing this for (and as) fans of the Star Wars films, not the books and comics. What we're planning to create is far greater than anything you've read in the boring, black-and-white pages of Star Wars spin-offs.

[matthius]

What we're planning to create is far greater than anything you've read in the boring, black-and-white pages of Star Wars spin-offs. And you can come in and say blatantly that 10 years of Writing coming from pre-approved well-known fantasy and sci-fi writers is boring, and black and white(comics and books come in many different colors so ha! your wrong), :but: dur......ummmmmmm....don't think so.

[TheMcGuffin]

And you can come in and say blatantly that 10 years of Writing coming from pre-approved well-known fantasy and sci-fi writers is boring, and black and white(comics and books come in many different colors so ha! your wrong), :but: dur......ummmmmmm....don't think so.

I was referring to the novels, sir. And yes, I find them extremely boring and uninteresting. I think George Lucas' Star Wars was a brilliant, colorful world, and that other authors have destroyed those elements and produced boring, overly-sci-fi material. When I see a Star Wars film, it stands out from other films of the genre. When I read a Star Wars book (and I've read a lot of them), I'm rarely (if ever) impressed. You're entitled to your opinion, of course, but I think you'll change your mind when this thing gets off the ground. We'll see though, and if I'm wrong, I'll be the first to admit it.

Until then, why don't you wait and see before you start judging the project. We've got a lot of talent on board and I don't plan on churning out something sub-par.

[matthius]

I was referring to the novels, sir. And yes, I find them extremely boring and uninteresting. I think George Lucas' Star Wars was a brilliant, colorful world, and that other authors have destroyed those elements and produced boring, overly-sci-fi material. When I see a Star Wars film, it stands out from other films of the genre. When I read a Star Wars book (and I've read a lot of them), I'm rarely (if ever) impressed. You're entitled to your opinion, of course, but I think you'll change your mind when this thing gets off the ground. We'll see though, and if I'm wrong, I'll be the first to admit it.

Until then, why don't you wait and see before you start judging the project. We've got a lot of talent on board and I don't plan on churning out something sub-par.
geese please don't call me sir(I'm matt/matthius yesh), not to make fun of your age but I'm assuming your over 25+(your makin a movie, you have to be of some age). Considering this you were probably reading the old junk that the EU was first churning out(million superweapons, etc.), you probably gave up on EU awhile ago once you met a lousy old book(definately NOT saying old SW books suck), your first mistake 1. read some new stuff, like NJO, or the Clone Wars novels, they seem to appeal more to EU nittpickers(not directely saying your a nittpicker). Oh, and I think it's safe to say that I'll/did/will judge this 'movie', since I'm an EU fan(if you didn't catch my jest it means I'm against your 'movie').

[TheMcGuffin]

We updated today with news on our first official casting. We're very excited to have him on board. So what are you waiting for? http://media.ign.com/boardfaces/44.gif Go meet the new Han Solo! (http://sequeltrilogy.blogspot.com/)

[matthius]

I think you could find a better Han Solo look-alike, seriously.

[jayce76]

I can't believe this is for real. Who's making this? Is it by fans . . . ?

[TheMcGuffin]

I think you could find a better Han Solo look-alike, seriously.

http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/6914/002vn4.jpg

I don't. Jim is an extraordinary talent and I wouldn't trade him for anybody else. He is Han Solo, and we've got three films to prove it. George Lucas did a similar thing with Ewan Mcgregor, and we are looking to duplicating that formula. We have a talented actor who just so happens to look a heck of a lot like Han Solo. When he brings out the facial expressions and acting techniques that he's spent the last ten years of his life mastering, I think he'll do a fantastic job. He's already very well known for his portrayal of Han Solo at conventions and celebrations all over the country. I challenge you to point me to a better "look-alike." You simply will not find one.

I can't believe this is for real. Who's making this? Is it by fans . . . ?

Yes, we're very much "for real." :D This is being created entirely by fans. We've got a lot of professional talent on board and we're working very hard to create a film that can stand up to Episode I-VI, but at the end of the day, we're all just fans looking to create, showcase our talents, and hopefully have a little fun. I think the project is going extremely well, and I'm very excited. We all are.

[jayce76]

Sounds great! This is gonna be on dvd rite?

[TheMcGuffin]

That's the plan.

[Zebra 6]

To: TheMcGuffin

I wish you the best of luck in your efforts. But I was wondering why you feel the EU is so boring. All the books have to be approved by GL, and though some of the writing may not be the best, I can't see why a fan would go ahead and trash them. I think you would really enjoy some of the new EU stuff about the clone wars. The writing is sharp and flows well, for the most part.

I can't say that I agree with your statements about the EU. But I hope you give it another shot.

[TheMcGuffin]

To: TheMcGuffin

I wish you the best of luck in your efforts. But I was wondering why you feel the EU is so boring. All the books have to be approved by GL, and though some of the writing may not be the best, I can't see why a fan would go ahead and trash them. I think you would really enjoy some of the new EU stuff about the clone wars. The writing is sharp and flows well, for the most part.

I can't say that I agree with your statements about the EU. But I hope you give it another shot.

My posts weren't intended to be a free-for-all war against the Expanded Universe. The reason this all started was because of a small bit I posted on the Ofiicial Blog:

None at all. The Sequel Trilogy will be completely original. The only source material for the films will be the established episodes produced by Lucasfilm and notes from the early-late 1980s. We couldn't possibly hope to create a set of films after the events of Return of the Jedi in the way we want, without winding up completely contrary to the number of books, comics, etc. that have been released over the years, and truthfully, we don't want to. These films will be our vision based off of a few glimpses into the mind of George Lucas.

Obviously as nothing else would contridict the stories I'm writing, I was mostly referring to the post-ROTJ side of things (the stories we're ignoring with the production of the Sequel Trilogy, that matthius was somewhat defensive of). For the published stories after ROTJ, it's almost like it's a different franchise all together. You've got Luke who's become far too powerful to the point where he's almost god-like. You've got the Emperor who's turned into some kind of lame ghost that can jump into other bodies and clones of himself (which completely ruins Anakin's sacrifice at the end of ROTJ). Then you've got all of the other off-the-wall things like living planets, "Force-blocking" lizards, "organic technology," and invaders from different galaxies. It's all just over the top nonsense in my book. Everything is overly technical and poorly done. Half of it reads like a page out of supershadow.com (http://www.supershadow.com/). It's just as absurd.

I don't care whether or not anyone else likes the Expanded Universe, and I certainly don't want to stop anyone from liking it. If that's your thing, then fine. I'm just saying it's not my thing and my films are going to be independent of the books and comic books made over the years. Aside from not liking them, we'd also like to make our own story. I'm not looking to simply adapt what thousands of fans have already read. I want to deliver something original, and better.

-TheMcGuffin (after all, I'm only here to advance the story)

[LuiECuomo]

McGuffin, could you possible tease us with ANYTHING regarding the plot of your new film?

Just something so we know where you're coming from.

[matthius]

[be respectful - the staff.]

[TheMcGuffin]

McGuffin, could you possible tease us with ANYTHING regarding the plot of your new film?

Just something so we know where you're coming from.

Well, I can tell you a few things.


The story begins about five to seven years after Return of the Jedi.
Luke Skywalker is a Jedi Master in Star Wars Episode VII.
The Empire plays a very minimal role in the first film. You won't be seeing Stormtroopers or Imperial Star Destroyers anywhere on screen.
There will be no characters from the Expanded Universe books or comic books.
We will not see any of the planets from the existing films (we will see several brand new worlds).
Luke Skywalker is not the only Jedi in the film.
The film revolves around a very old unused concept, created by Lucas while he was writing the first Star Wars.I think that's enough for right now. I'm trying to keep a lid on the plot. I don't want anyone to be spoiled before seeing the film for the first time.


-TheMcGuffin (after all, I'm only here to advance the story)

[LuiECuomo]

That all sounds very, VERY good. :)

[jayce76]

Very Excited to say the least . . .

How exactly are you involved McGuffin?

[TheMcGuffin]

I wrote the screenplay for Episode VII (and part of what has been done for Episode VIII) and I will be directing the first film. I'm extremely excited about the project. I've got a great group of people working with me, and I can't wait to translate our script to the screen.

[James]

Sorry I'm rather late to this thread but McG your Episode VII thing sounds great!

[matthius]

Why do people want more out of SW movies! it's done, over, and a complete series! Nobody should be allowed to make another SW film. Including a non-profit, low-budget, movie that can't even get a good Han Solo look-alike (luke skywalker will also undoubtedly be a laugh [Mark Hamill hopefully doesn't work for free:cool: ]).

[James]

Ooooh I sense flaming.

[Blizzard]

Matthius, quit the personal flaming. If you don't like it stay out of the thread.

[Justin]

We updated today with news on our first official casting. We're very excited to have him on board. So what are you waiting for? http://media.ign.com/boardfaces/44.gif Go meet the new Han Solo! (http://sequeltrilogy.blogspot.com/)
Hey cool, I met that guy at CIII. He kinda horned in on my pic with a chick dressed like SLave Leia (I guess she was his girlfriend or something) but no biggie. That chick was totally hot, BTW.

Anyway I like the sound of this, I hate the EU with a passion and I have all the same problems with it you do. Good luck, I hope it's awesome.

[Senator Meroa]

I would be very suprised if george released 7 8 and 9

[Blizzard]

He won't. I heard it from his own mouth, in person.

[MANVERU]

But after his demise...


Could someone... in charge of lucasfilm decide to do them.

Rick?

[James]

I highly doubt it.

[Blizzard]

But after his demise...


Could someone... in charge of lucasfilm decide to do them.

Rick?
The only one who would ever dare is Jett.

[Javen]

Jett is strong with the Force.

[Senator Meroa]

I got so ticked off last night.

I was trying to watch RotS with some people on my floor and these guys would not shut up about all this Super Shadow/7,8,9 (10, 11,12) BS!

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. These guys truely believe that Super Shadow is the real deal.


Take my advice shoot them in the feet with a .45!

[matthius]

Take my advice shoot them in the feet with a .45!
I'll agree but make the .45 a shotgun:D . And I think I will continue to post in this thread, the original thread was not made for mcguff's movie's and I think I have a right to stand up for the EU if it's being bashed:but: , I mean common.

[TheMcGuffin]

Wow. A lot of activity since I last posted.


Mattius, give it a break. I didn't come here bashing the EU. I didn't even mention it until you brought it up. Go re-read everything in this thread since I first posted. I came here and mentioned that I was working on the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Project. You saw a comment on the Official Blog about us not using the EU as source material, and decided to start ripping apart the project, even though you don't really know much about it - and that's all you've done since I posted here. This is a thread dedicated to Episode VII, VIII, and IX. It's crystal clear at this point that Lucas isn't going to be making these. That's why I'm going ahead with the project. You don't have to like the films. You have every right to hate them. The fact is, I personally couldn't care less what you think of the project. I'm not here to cater to your personal tastes. I'm here to provide films to entertain people who want to watch them. Your opinion means nothing at this point, because you haven't seen the final product. All you're doing is posting that you think it's a terrible idea over and over again. I get it. You don't like it. That's fine. There are a lot more people that have expressed excitement and enthusiasm over these films (on this forum and many others, through emails, and through other venues). I don't need you to tell me that you don't like it every other day on this forum. You can put your sword away too. I don't plan on mentioning the EU anymore, so you have nothing to defend here.


On to more important matters...


We've got a lot more people on board over the last week. Hopefully I'll be able to update the blog with a piece of conceptual artwork sometime soon. To everyone who's posted: Thank you for all of your kind words about the project. If you'd like to be involved in some way, email me through the link on the Official Blog. We're always looking for more creative individuals.

[James]

Right on McGuff! It's strange how you can be bashed for 'disregarding' the EU when George has done it on many, many occassions.

But anyway, looking very good. Do you have a basic script yet?

[Blizzard]

I think I have a right to stand up for the EU if it's being bashed:but: , I mean common.
Sure you do, but remember, you have no right here to make anything personal and bash other members.

Carry on.

[TheMcGuffin]

Do you have a basic script yet?

We've got several drafts, and even an early one for Episode VIII. I'm currently going through Episode VII, polishing up a few things and working on a new sequence that our Executive Producer came up with. We're hoping to have our shooting script for VII by sometime in October, but I've been really busy lately with other things (my pesky life keeps getting in the way of what's really important :p ) and it's taking a little longer than I had originally expected. It's getting done though and I'm happy with the way things are looking.

[James]

Cool! Yeah I know Darth Real Life can be a pain the butt when it wants to be hahaha. ;)

And yeah matthius you have a right to defend the EU but I didn't see McGuffin bashing anyone like how you bashed him.

[Justin]

We've got several drafts, and even an early one for Episode VIII. I'm currently going through Episode VII, polishing up a few things and working on a new sequence that our Executive Producer came up with. We're hoping to have our shooting script for VII by sometime in October, but I've been really busy lately with other things (my pesky life keeps getting in the way of what's really important :p ) and it's taking a little longer than I had originally expected. It's getting done though and I'm happy with the way things are looking.
Yeah but the big question remains: who's playing Luke?

[jayce76]

are have you even found one yet mate?

[TheMcGuffin]

Our update today answers that question and a few others. Some of the information isn't new to the folks who post in these parts, though. :p http://sequeltrilogy.blogspot.com/

[matthius]

Wow. A lot of activity since I last posted.


Mattius, give it a break. I didn't come here bashing the EU. I didn't even mention it until you brought it up. Go re-read everything in this thread since I first posted. I came here and mentioned that I was working on the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Project. You saw a comment on the Official Blog about us not using the EU as source material, and decided to start ripping apart the project, even though you don't really know much about it - and that's all you've done since I posted here. This is a thread dedicated to Episode VII, VIII, and IX. It's crystal clear at this point that Lucas isn't going to be making these. That's why I'm going ahead with the project. You don't have to like the films. You have every right to hate them. The fact is, I personally couldn't care less what you think of the project. I'm not here to cater to your personal tastes. I'm here to provide films to entertain people who want to watch them. Your opinion means nothing at this point, because you haven't seen the final product. All you're doing is posting that you think it's a terrible idea over and over again. I get it. You don't like it. That's fine. There are a lot more people that have expressed excitement and enthusiasm over these films (on this forum and many others, through emails, and through other venues). I don't need you to tell me that you don't like it every other day on this forum. You can put your sword away too. I don't plan on mentioning the EU anymore, so you have nothing to defend here.


On to more important matters...

(said in calm tone[i.e. not flaming])I beleive you can't tell me what to do, so please don't, and it's not the fact that your bashing the EU, it's the fact that your totally descrediting it. And yes, I don't know alot about the project but I know the basics (i.e. that episode 7,8, and 9 are being made). You caring is not what I care about either, it's others I'm trying to stray off this path, so you put your sword away also:but: .

[Blizzard]

Do I really have to babysit you guys? Knock it off.

[James]

McGuffin that's looking great! well done... i look forward, reaalllly forward to seeing this.

matthius please quit it, it's getting kinda annoying.

[matthius]

:devil: :blush: no babysittinng we're just having fun!:D

[TheMcGuffin]

Storyboards are now underway for an early scene from the Episode VII shooting script.

[jayce76]

:devil: :blush: no babysittinng we're just having fun!:D


''We'll stop having so much damm fun''


http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/1328/ffsj5.png (http://imageshack.us)

''I'm a doctor , not a child care employee" . . .

[James]

So McGuffin any more news?

[LuiECuomo]

Yeah, I've been wondering the same thing.

[Cydon]

If you have your info from SuperShadow (may he die forever..errr wait a minute..) I feel bad for you.

[LuiECuomo]

Read the past few pages and you'll see that that's not the case.

[jayce76]

If you have your info from SuperShadow (may he die forever..errr wait a minute..) I feel bad for you.



Supershawdow . . . where'd that subject come from? You calling Mcguff S.S.?

[TheMcGuffin]

I'm not Supershadow. :ugh: Things with the Sequel Trilogy project are going a little slow right now. I'm waiting on a few people from my art team to get back to me. Storyboards were promised several days ago so I assume they'll be in at any time. When I get those, I'll be posting a preview on the official blog.

-TheMcGuffin (after all, I'm only here to advance the story)

[Sarah-Leia]

What would they do with Episodes VII, VIII, and IX? Where would the story go?

[huttslime]

I found this weir web site that has the scripts for 7, 8, and 9.
i think the person just made them up though...

i dont remember the link

[melissa_ladyvader]

ooh man...!!! i wish GL would make 3 more star wars films....even though i have 5 of the "expanded universe" star wars books......i would wanna see in action how anakin was like on screen as darth vader

[huttslime]

5 books doesnt sound like a big collection!

[The Arbiter]

I found this weir web site that has the scripts for 7, 8, and 9.
i think the person just made them up though...

i dont remember the link

www.supershadow.com, and you're absolutely correct.

[Jedi Master Harrison]

Are the posts by McGuffin just a wind up? I would love to see episodes 7-9, but it would be better if they were produced by Lucasfilm rather than a small independent company, IMO.

[huttslime]

www.supershadow.com (http://www.supershadow.com), and you're absolutely correct.

exactly the website I was talking about - I just found it on accident a while ago

[James]

^don't bother going back to SS, he's totally full of himself and in no way is he affiliated with GL.

[huttslime]

its a weird website...

[Cydon]

The scripts on SS are made up. Production in 10 years huh????!?!!?!??!? Plently of time to collect donations and move to South America. He's got a lot of hate mail from me!!!!

[Cydon]

Supershawdow . . . where'd that subject come from? You calling Mcguff S.S.?


HELL NO!!! I'm just sayin that SS is a lowdown, dirty scoundrel...

[huttslime]

How come Lucasfilm or something doesnt do anything about this?

[Cydon]

Because they probably don't know about. Plus, theres that freedom of speech thing and SS isn't saying hes with LucasFilm.

[huttslime]

he does say that the 7, 8, 9 scripts are written by george lucas.

[Cydon]

True. Didn't think of that. Maybe we should start a petition to shut him down?

[huttslime]

Most certainly.

[Cydon]

Perhaps bring it up with T-Bone?

[huttslime]

Either its send him a message, or start a thread. (my professional opinion)

[Cydon]

Lets start a thread! You may do the honors...!

[huttslime]

Im ready.

starting the thread...

[huttslime]

Under what category would you place this? Community?

[Cydon]

Yah, thats about right.

[huttslime]

you name it

[Cydon]

Okay.

Stop SuperShadow!

[huttslime]

good.

[Darth Octavious]

I think T is going agree with me on this one. First a forum about that guy would be locked, hopefully deleted. Second, just talking about SS is just ridicilous and a waste of every ones time and a waste of website space.

[Cydon]

I disagree. Though it was locked. Why waste the time you say? Cause I got nuthin to do! lol.

[Justin]

So has anyone heard anything about that fan film that dude was doing?

[huttslime]

Nope. What is it about?

[Justin]

http://sequeltrilogy.blogspot.com/

[Cydon]

Is that true news? Or more SS crap?

[Darth Octavious]

Fan made film, soon to be

[Cydon]

Cool.

[Jedi Master Harrison]

That website hasn't been updated since September, I've a feeling it's not going to happen.

[matthius]

do you possibly mean the movie called Fanboy's? (which is gonna be better then that other fan film that mcwhatever his name is doing)

[James]

We've told you already matthius. Pull your head in. Come on, it's Christmas time. Spread the love, not the hate.

[Cydon]

*Ahem* Holiday Time.:lol:

[James]

OK, Mr. PC. :tease:

*boots Cydon out of this thread and into the Politically Correct Thread* :nahnah:

[Cydon]

*Cydon comes back and boots James to the Crap Thread.*

[TheMcGuffin]

The Sequel Trilogy is not dead, nor has it been abandoned - at least not on my end. Many of the individuals who joined the team in its infancy have sinced discontinued correspondence for reasons that are not entirely clear at this point in time. Our team of designers has suffered the most in this situation. Therefore, we are again actively seeking artists and designers to come forward and lend their talents to the next chapter in the Star Wars Saga.

This is a story that I still want to tell. I'm not going to let a few setbacks ruin everything I've worked for, so look forward to seeing more Star Wars.

[Cydon]

Nice. Keep it up.

[James]

Go for it, McGuff. Sorry to hear about the crap you've gone through. Hang in there!