Lucas even pitched the idea of episode vii to the actor mark hamill in the 80s. Han will be returning for star wars episode vii, and is rumored to be the main character of a standalone film. It is also really curious that it talks about a poster featuring a fight between the republic and the rebellion. With daisy ridley, john boyega, oscar isaac, domhnall gleeson. After coming up with some ideas for this new sequel trilogy, lucas tapped.
The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an allencompassing fictional. The force awakens rogue one, also known as rogue one. In this video i am covering only the main star wars films. The phantom menace widely regarded as the turkey of the star wars films, if im not wrong.
In the companion book to the amc tv series james camerons story of. A new dawn, by john jackson miller the first book in the new continuity, this novel from the author of kenobi sets the stage for the expanded universe and ties neatly into the first season of rebels. Is the star wars original trilogy really that good plot. The force awakens is absolutely bursting with cool set. Facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. There are many ways to tell if a story element is a bad ele. Episode vii says that han solos twin children jaina and jacen solo will be the protagonists of the upcoming sequel.
Some other ideas admittedly, i tried to guess the title of episode 8, and i was very, very wrong. On the bright side, theres just enough time before you hop in line to buy your tickets to brush up on the history, characters, and technology of that galaxy far, far away. But the conception of the story only started in earnest as. Jan 01, 2018 the following is everything currently known about george lucas plan for star wars episode vii, circa 2012. The series depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
First draft, it was considerably rewritten into the adventures of the starkiller, episode i. Episode vii the force awakens have called the film unoriginal and predictable because the story so closely mirrors the very first star wars film in. Episode vii to hit theaters, lucas never seems to have given up on that part of his dream. In the book, the art of the force awakens, one of the characters. Han solo portrayed by harrison ford is a protagonist in the original trilogy. The last jedi was originally the title of a 1981 star wars comic book. Episode vii the force awakens, marketed as star wars. An essential timeline of when every past and coming star wars movie and tv show takes place. Dec 19, 2012 star wars vii needs its own rumor patrol, and today we have another one to add to the running list. Rough draft was written as a full rough draft by george lucas in may 1974. The force awakens may have made all of the money and revitalized the franchise, but one relevant party wasnt impressed. The last jedi because the films plot was basically his story for episode vii. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars. The first discussions about a possible star wars episode viii, as well as the rest of the sequel trilogy, began in 1976, before star wars episode iv.
An old interview with mark hamill touches on an idea that seems to be happening in the force awakens. The story of the skywalker saga, which will end in just a few weeks with star. We cant think of a better way to wrap up may the 4th than with a star wars movie marathon. Dec 22, 2017 george lucas original story ideas for the star wars sequel trilogy resemble the story in rian johnsons star wars. Some of its characters are based on the thrawn trilogy books,with some elements of dark empire book,while the plot is original. Revolt of the droids, and be about a slave rebellion by the droids who, after all, appear to be conscious beings but have no. The script was begun in the winter of 1973 as an expansion of the original the star wars.
Rinzlers book, the making of star wars details lucas memory of. Celebrate the return of the animated series with some of the best lines from ahsoka, rex, and many more. 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. Star wars vii needs its own rumor patrol, and today we have another one to add to the running list. Jun 14, 2018 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. The force awakens, also known as star wars episode vii. In contrast to the charismatic performances of the original trilogy, the phantom menace moview seemed lumbered by rather stilted acting as the cast struggled in a greenscreen, subordinate to. Not episode x and a continuation of the skywalker saga, but something completely different, all spearheaded by the last jedi writerdirector rian johnson. Early versions of the story were full of darth vaders ghost, an underwater death star, and. Like stormtrooper missing every shot, and any character such as han is a crack shot. I think most of the time folks get into this rut where they feel like artistic ventures have a single correct answerer to them in terms of how to do something.
The plot then follows the life of a simple farm boy, luke skywalker, as he and his newly met allies han solo, chewbacca, obiwan kenobi, c3po, r2d2 attempt to rescue a rebel leader, princess leia, from the clutches of the empire. The series includes books by del rey and disneylucasfilm publishers and. Thats because director george lucas based star wars on the ideas in joseph. Lucas was only shown the concept art of the original jedi temple. Campbells 1949 book, the hero with a thousand faces.
I love this book as it makes the movie even better as the book goes into more detail of the story line and plot that you just felt like there was something missing there in the movie. Dec 10, 2019 no wonder frank herbert was a little peeved when star wars hit screens. But this book is also chock full of details about the making of the moviea lot. Although the search still continues for a star wars vii director, we may have a.
According to lucas, there were always plans for a star wars sequel trilogy. The start of preproduction on the decades denied star wars. 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. 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. As a new threat to the galaxy rises, rey, a desert scavenger, and finn, an exstormtrooper, must join han solo and chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace. 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. 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. This is the entire star wars saga so far in 20 minutes. After having enjoyed the movie, i eagerly devoured r. 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. This post incorrectly states that the below plot outline was what george lucas envisioned for star wars. Lucas explained that his trilogy idea would have more or less picked up the. Fictionally, han began as captain of the millennium falcon, where he and his first mate, chewbacca, worked. The force awakens is the canon novelization of the 2015 film star.
Although the search still continues for a star wars vii director, we may have a better idea of a. If you squint, the resurrection of emperor sheev palpatine for episode ix might seem like a nostalgia hail mary, a kind of desperate plot element thrown. Its probably just a fun match up, but notable none the less. Feb 21, 20 the start of preproduction on the decades denied star wars. George lucas told mark hamill that the star wars saga would have four trilogiesthe original trilogy, the prequel trilogy, the sequel trilogy, and a fourth trilogy after that. Im an avid star wars fan, as most reading this likely are as well.
Most fans who will read this novelization will already be familiar with the saga thus far, or have seen this movie, so i will skip summarizing any of the plot. 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. Dec 19, 2014 the star wars series of books are based on fictional mythology set in the space opera. Star wars and the hero myth british council learn english. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. We ask 10 scifi authors to write star wars episode vii. Jan 06, 2016 i think most of the time folks get into this rut where they feel like artistic ventures have a single correct answerer to them in terms of how to do something. Many derivative star wars works have been produced in conjunction with, between, and after. Nov, 2012 im an avid star wars fan, as most reading this likely are as well. Lucass creation has grown into far more than a cinematic classic. For star wars fans, the decadeinthemaking december 18 premiere of star wars. Episode vi return of the jedi, and will star a trio of new young leads along with some very familiar faces.
Is the star wars original trilogy really that good plotwise. Disneys acquisition of lucasfilm and accompanying announcement of a star wars sequel trilogy, not to mention the fact that they plan on releasing a star wars movie every couple. What story should be told in star wars episodes vii, viii. George lucas original story ideas for the star wars sequel trilogy resemble the story in rian johnsons star wars. Weve featured some absolutely brilliant concept art from the new book the art of star wars. The last jedi star daisy ridley seems to have revealed that director rian johnson scrapped the jj abrams episode 8 story, starting the sequels story from scratch. In 1973, a young filmmaker named george lucas scribbled some notes for a farfetched spacefantasy epic. It appears a new book is going to unveil a new star wars. What lucas thought of the actual star wars sequels disney did not move. Everything george lucas has said about his theoretical star wars sequel trilogy.
No wonder frank herbert was a little peeved when star wars hit screens. At the time, hamill expected to start filming in the year 2000, and while it took a lot longer than that for star wars. Part iv in george lucas epic, this movie opens with a rebel ship being boarded by the tyrannical darth vader. How george lucas episode vii outline became the last jedi features george lucas helped shape star wars. However, i will be doing other star wars movies and games as well. 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. Whether its for story purposes or something simply being technically unworkable within the. The first movie was initially part one of the journal of the whills before being retitled star wars and then retitled star wars episode iv. 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. 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. The entire star wars saga so far explained in 20 minutes. Episode vii is set about 30 years after the events of star wars. Well, here we have the novelisation of star wars episode 1.
A new hope and returned for the rest of the trilogy. A time article from march 1978 suggested lucas had plans for up to 12 star wars films. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of. Star wars creator george lucas discussed ideas for a sequel trilogy several times. Time and time again, hes said that his trilogy was supposed to focus on darth vaders grandchildrenwhich lucas made clear didnt just mean leias children but lukes, too. The movies reflect themes, symbols, and motifs employed to acquaint people with the creatures of outer space. On december 18th, 2015 star wars episode vii the force awakens opened to glowing. Lockstep tor episode vii should be called star wars.
The force awakens,and is first movie in the new sequel trilogy. How george lucas star wars 7 ideas were used by disney. Themes used include the myth of the heros destiny, the mystery of power and force, and the superiority of nature over technology. The star wars episode 7 plot may have been partially revealed back in 1983. The characters of george lucas star wars sequel trilogy. Nov 26, 2019 palpatine was on the table back in 2014. The star wars the second draft over the summer and. Why george lucas was disappointed with force awakens. The force awakens, and we got a chance to scour the whole book. Episode vii heir to the empire is a 2025 movie,sequel to the star wars. The film stars harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher, anthony daniels, and. Jj abrams episode 8 story scrapped by rian johnson. But this book is also chock full of details about the making of the.
What lucas thought of the actual star wars sequels disney did not move forward with lucas vision for episodes 7, 8, and 9. The following is everything currently known about george lucas plan for star wars episode vii, circa 2012. The star wars series of books are based on fictional mythology set in the space opera. Set between the events of revenge of the sith and a new hope, a new dawn shows us the first meeting of kanan, one of a few jedi to survive order 66, and hera, a twilek pilot, as. It is the first film in the star wars sequel trilogy. Han will be returning for star wars episode vii, and is rumored to be the main character of a standalone film fictionally, han began as captain of the millennium falcon, where he and his first mate, chewbacca, worked. George lucas star wars sequel trilogy story revealed. Star wars episode 7 plot predicted by mark hamill in 1983. Or when the rebel fleet survive a death star and close to fifty star destroyers. Even leia can hit two troopers at close range when a scout trooper couldnt even shoot han.