On February 9, John Williams conducted a concert with the Young Musician’s Foundation Debut Orchestra. He made a comment making it clear he is aware of the pending Sequel Trilogy, but has anyone let him know Star Wars now has a new master?
“We’re about to play Star Wars [audience interrupts with cheers] and each time we play it, I’m reminded of the first time we played it decades ago. Neither I, nor George, nor anyone else involved thought this would go far or in a few years there would be a sequel and I’d have to revisit the themes…and years later another trilogy. Now we’re hearing of a new set of movies coming in 2015, 2016…so I need to make sure I’m still ready to go in a few years for what I hope would be continued work with George…[more cheers].”
Somewhere between defeated Jedi and crazy old hermit, Obi-Wan Kenobi must have had some adventures. Ewan McGregor, one of the (few) bright spots of the Prequel Trilogy, would be willing to reprise the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in one of the Star Wars spin-offs set during that time period.
I would totally dig a little intra-trilogy Kenobi adventures. Plus you know the man in black armor would make an appearance.
Lawrence Kasdan (Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark) has been tapped again to write for the galaxy far, far away. IGN was able to speak with him recently about the stand alone films, as well as the new trilogy. They also spoke with Simon Kinberg, who has been hired to write for the stand alone films as well. Hero Complex was also able to catch up with Kasdan, talking more about the upcoming films as well as some thoughts on the prequels.
Filmmakers often lift material from other sources. Lucas freely talks about his “inspirations” for Star Wars ranging from Kurosawa to 50’s serials. But author Virginia Postrel stumbled upon another source of potential Star Wars inspiration while doing some research in 70’s Vogue issues. Click through to check it out.
The whims of Lucasfilm with respect to theatrical releases has been mucking with our beloved toy line for over a year. Now comes news from the Official Site that the 3D releases of both Episodes II and III have been postponed.
While I could care less about the awful PT once again sullying movies screens, I do regret that this means the OT won’t be getting another shot at the big screen. And not that I care about the OT in 3D either, but I was looking forward to an OT focus in the toy line. Oh well.
Thank you to forum member Greg for bringing this to our attention.
Just uploaded by the official site, George Lucas discusses the future Star Wars movies and the direction of LFL.
We won’t be waiting 16 years for a new Star Wars movie after the conclusion of the Sequel Trilogy. According to Disney Execs, Star Wars Episode VII will be released in 2015, and followed by Episodes VIII and IX, with long-term plans including a “new Star Wars film every two to three years.”
I can say safely that this is the biggest news story ever mentioned on this site.
Disney is buying Lucasfilm for $4 billion
I don’t know why, but this news makes me nervous.
I expect an Episode IV, V and VI reboot to be announced soon.
Special thanks to forum member Greg for bringing this to our attention. HOLY BLEEPIN’ BLEEP. EPISODE VII IS ANNOUNCED FOR 2015!!!!!!
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