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. Its hard to love movies like lucas does and and deny this film looks. Lucas saw his original ideas for episodes vii the force awakens, viii. Both have showcased some fine acting skills in their other movies.
How george lucas really felt about the last jedi youtube. To be clear, im not asking what if george lucas directed the star wars sequel trilogy as he did. Abrams, lawrence kasdan, and kathleen kennedys ultimate direction. The word coming off that screening was that lucas liked the. Lucas suggested hamill could have a cameo role in episode ix, which he imagined filming by 2011. George lucas may not be the man in charge of the star wars universe. The rise of skywalker is the latest star wars film disney has released since purchasing the franchise from its creator, george lucas, in 2012. The story would have focussed on midichlorians and the whills. 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. Star wars creator had ideas for episode vii, viii, and ix that disney. 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. What a george lucas force awakens mightve looked like. Werent there originally going to be nine star wars films.
George lucas at the force awakens premiere in 2015. 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. 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 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. Here is why george lucas versions of episodes 7, 8 and 9 is important.
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. Now the man who started it all, star wars creator and director george lucas, has given his verdict on the last jedi. Filed under george lucas, jj abrams, star wars, star wars. This could be an unfair assessment of george lucas meant, but it feels like these movies maybe wouldnt have packed quite the hyperspace punch. When i first did star wars, i did it as a big piece. George lucas biography childhood, life achievements. How george lucas episode vii outline became the last. Put the father of the franchise as director of episode ix. George lucas version of star wars episode ix would have looked really. George lucas is an american film director, screenwriter, producer and philanthropist. Part of what makes this what if so compelling is that it feels like we. The skywalker saga is about to come to an end with j. What did george lucas think of the rise of skywalker.
Unfortunately for the fans, lucas has made it quite clear he values. 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. 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. The trilogy consists of episodes vii through ix, chronologically following the prequel trilogy episodes iiii. Of course, following the original trilogy, lucas wrote and directed the prequels. Mark hamill, in a recent interview says he still talks to george lucas about episode 7 and 8 and what it could have been. You know, when i first did this, it was four trilogies. Star wars episode 8 has finally made it on to the big screen. George lucas is the creator of the star wars franchise, and the fans owe him an enormous debt. 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. And in speaking with director rian johnson after viewing was complimentary.
Laura dern hanging with bb8 from star wars will restore your faith in humanity. While most fans are still waiting desperately to see it, some of the star wars legends have given their opinions on the last jedi. Wikipedia, star wars sequel trilogy article but also. 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. 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. If you want to help support the channel so i can make more. George lucas reveals more details about his plans for star wars episode 7. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third trilogy of the main star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas. Many contradicting claims have been made on that subject.
Episode ix would probably be the best way to finish off the franchise. Taking him out of it is like having someone other than j. 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. George lucas picked up on this during his visit to the set of star wars.
What if george lucas ideas had been used for the star wars. George lucass conception of star wars was of a single episode in an unmade serial. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars. George lucas made two star wars trilogies before selling lucasfilm and franchise rights to the walt disney company for billions. For one thing, lucas hadnt planned to kill off luke so soon. Disney did not move forward with lucas vision for episodes 7, 8, and 9. 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. Ever since george lucas revealed that star wars was not the first chapter. When the original star wars movie broke box office records and received widespread critical. It cant be easy for george lucas to sit back and watch other filmmakers guide the star wars galaxy. 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. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9. I happen to know that george didnt kill luke until the end of episode 9, after he trained leia, hamill told ign. George lucas wanted episode vii to star kids, like the.
But before it does, we look back at george lucas own vision for the star wars sequel trilogy. What happened in george lucas version of star wars. George lucas reveals why he never wanted a star wars. Everything palpatine really did when he fought 3 jedi masters. 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. According to mark hamill, this was the ending of george.
Lucas thoughts on disneys star wars films have varied depending on the film. His father was a stationery store owner and he had three. In other words, the spark that lit the flame that became the last jedi was lit by george lucas himself. George lucas reveals his plan for star wars 7 through 9and. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats. Take a look at this 10minute video below to learn more about what george lucas version of star wars. Star wars 8 filmmaker reveals the one thing george lucas was not impressed with about the last jedi. For fans wanting the return of george lucas, star wars. George lucas created star wars, its his stories and ideas. While many people would suspect george lucas would be disparaging about the latest star wars movies, the auteur has only been publicly positive. George lucas gives verdict on the last jedi and in speaking with director rian johnson after viewing was complimentary. Really, why did george lucas start star wars with episode 4. And george lucas probably doesnt disagree with that.
Did george lucas want luke skywalker to survive the last. George lucas reveals why he never wanted a star wars episode 7, 8 and 9. George lucas final trilogy plans sound like an episode of archer but without the. Mark hamill and george lucas secretly talk about episode 8. George lucass idea for star wars 79 is worse than you. How george lucas star wars episode 9 would have looked. The rise of skywalker director jj abrams comments on george lucas involvement in crafting episode 9 and how emperor palpatines return is. 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.
We have no problem with colin trevorrow, but hes not the right guy to direct star wars episode ix. Is there any information about george lucass episode vii. But before it does, we look back at george lucas own vision for the. Is george lucas damning the last jedi with faint praise. We learned a few days ago that george lucas has already seen the force awakens. Of course, its hard to know for sure because he doesnt seem to say a lot on the subject lately. The last jedi because the films plot was basically his story for episode vii. At some point, disney apparently decided they didnt actually like lucas idea and they ended up. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, works, achievements and timeline. Of course, a lot of the fans would have hated it, just like they did.
Georges episode 7, 8 and 9 had the following elements. General discussion is there any information about george lucass episode vii. We really want this, please, wrote yuri luiz, creator of the petition. Ive just gone through that with return of the jedi, and what seems like a great idea. Mark hamill has revealed elements of the ending for george lucas abandoned star wars. 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.
Episode 8 was all style, no substance, but then the only way to go after the glib facsimile that was episode 7 was up. It wouldnt have the same feel or voice behind it and would feel wrong. George lucas went on note several times explaining that he always wanted to work in television. George lucas reveals his original sequel trilogy plans. I mean his opinions as individual, not official stamp of approval of lucas empire. Would episodes of star wars been better if 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. What a george lucas force awakens mightve looked like by reed tucker. 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. Did george lucas ever express any opinion about post. So, if george lucas had been in charge of the sequel trilogy instead of j.
George lucas and mark hamill, who said it was a shame that george. How much of star wars did george lucas actually write. On the other hand, there has been a backlash against him in recent years. George lucas original sequel trilogy plans explained breakdown of episode 7, 8. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. George lucas original plan for the star wars sequels revealed. Star wars creator george lucas has a long history of making statements about plans for future star wars films that do not pan out. George lucas reveals his plan for star wars 7 through 9. While many people would suspect george lucas would be disparaging about the latest star wars movies, the auteur has only been publicly. He is best known as creator of the epic star wars saga and the archaeologistadventurer character indiana jones.