How george lucas episode vii outline became the last. The trilogy is to consist of episodes vii through ix. George lucas was planning to release star wars episode 7 and. Of course, following the original trilogy, lucas wrote and directed the. Actually, the star wars movies are more known as the book series and this trilogy has millions of fans around the globe. The last jedi is expected delve into this with youtuber and wellknown star wars analyst emergency awesome convinced that star wars. But when he sold star wars to disney that same year, the new keepers of the force took the franchise in a different direction than what its creator had in mind. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9. Though it was top secret back in 2012, george lucas did have an idea for star wars sequels after return of the jedi. This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel adaptations, young readers, and short stories in the star wars franchise. What he ended up with was a massive story outline, no scripts and no books, titled the star wars. So, what was george lucass original idea for episodes vii, viii and ix. 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. George lucas version of star wars episode ix would have looked really.
George lucas reveals the premise of star wars episodes 7 to 9. Star wars episodes 79 original story discussion with. Great writing interacts with exceptional character development to create a very memorable novelization of the empire strikes back. The story would have focussed on midichlorians and the whills. The phantom menace widely regarded as the turkey of the star wars films, if im not wrong. The fifth episode in the star wars universe contains tons of details and surprises, and this book is certainly no exception. Episode vii the force awakens 2015 parents guide add to guide. You may be looking for star wars books by inuniverse chronological order.
Weve learned that lucas ideas for vii influenced the story of the last jedi. Since 2014, the official star wars canon includes all of. Read more details about star wars episodes 8, 9 and beyond. We discuss the original sequel trilogy plans that george lucas had before disney bought lucasfilm. Simple star wars book list timeline of star wars novels. The parts of lucas episode 7 that didnt make the cut. The film, produced by lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy. Star wars was released on may 25, 1977, and first subtitled episode iv. Star wars episode vii, viii, ix george lucas original story outline, scripts, treatments or his ideas author skywalkerbrotz007 date 20may2015, 4. The star wars sequel trilogy is the third and final trilogy of the main star wars franchise, an american space opera created by george lucas. Star wars simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The rise of skywalker, is a 2019 film directed by j.
I averaged the ratings of the titles that are actually out. If the starkiller plot is judged to be a tired rehash of the death stars, then lucass story definitely didnt include it. And also im a star wars fan so i read every comic book about star wars. An indepth making of documentary about the original star wars trilogy, covering the productions of the three films and their impact on popular culture. 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. 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. Star wars episode vii, viii, ix george lucas original. Star wars 7, 8 and 9 are the most exciting, says george lucas biographer exclusive upcoming star wars films are the most exciting in the series, says a biographer of. The dark jedi are using imperial dna samples of vader to produce a clone of the dark lord of the. Simple list of star wars books in order of when they take place, with sidebyside timelines for legends and the new canon. After the initial bombshell that disney had purchased lucasfilm, and subsequently the star wars license, movie fans began to speculate about what we might see in the newly announced return to that galaxy far, far away.
As of december 2017, nine movies have been made through the company, lucasfilm ltd, released by 20th century fox, and distributed by united international pictures. First draft, it was considerably rewritten into the adventures of the starkiller, episode i. Fans buzzing over george lucas purported plans for star wars episodes 79. George lucas reveals his plan for star wars 7 through 9 and it. 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. The quality of those books in particular is quite high, and the narrative is largely about the same characters as in the movies.
George lucas reveals his original sequel trilogy plans. For james camerons 2018 story of science fiction book. They seem to have no real value except sentimental worth or so han thinks. A complete list of all fulllength star wars novels in chronological order. If disney is buying lucasfilm, how will that affect star wars.
For james camerons 2018 story of science fiction book, lucas. This is a list of original novels, novel adaptations, original junior novels, junior novel. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star. 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. It is the third and final film in the star wars sequel trilogy. The parents guide items below may give away important plot points. There are alot of book out and about for star wars. In the vein of the original trilogy, there is some mild profanity. Its written in a series of books called the thrawn trilogy, by author timothy zahn. George lucas had no original plans for episodes 7 through 9 any more than he had an original plan for episodes at all. I immediately disregarded the possibility because i had never heard anything of it, but he claims to know his stuff. Everything george lucas has said about his theoretical star wars sequel trilogy. This list does not include journals, graphic novels or comic books, which can be found in the list of star wars comic books. 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 movie something fun, aimed at.
The movies were extraordinary and the sceneries were really detailed and it was like you were actually reading the books. Episodes 7,8, and 9 plot summaries staaaar waaaars univeeeerse. Gary kurtz, the producer of anh and esb, spoke at the scifi expo in plano, tx this weekend along with his daughters tiffany and melissa as children they played jawas in anh. Star wars episodes 79 original story discussion with amc theaters. The beginning a look at the rough draft of episode i. Which star wars book series takes place immediately after episode 6. List of novels by release date wookieepedia fandom. Its written to immerse the reader into a galaxy far, far away.
The star wars the second draft over the summer and. George lucass idea for star wars 7 9 is worse than you can imagine. The early drafts of star wars, empire strikes back and return of the jedi are well documented. Lucas has peddled a fiction for many years that the star wars saga was planned in totality before anything was filmed, and that. 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 lucas star wars sequel trilogy story revealed. 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. The empire strikes back was released on may 21, 1980, also achieving wide financial and critical success. Star wars is a series of sciencefiction movies by george lucas. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. Star wars has been so popular that there have been star wars books, video games, television shows, toys, and more star wars is also known for its iconic music, and. Star wars episode vii, viii, ix george lucas original story outline.
Posted on wednesday, october 31st, 2012 by germain lussier. Updated regularly, with new releases and upcoming titles highlightesd. Episode vii the force awakens by now and i hope that you have because you guys its so good youll likely be feeling a mixture of. I would recommend it because the book is limited addition. Star wars 7 plot will be an original story, says lucasfilm source. Episode ix the rise of skywalker, marketed as star wars. George lucas and the origin story behind star wars. The story in the new book teases the possibility that supreme leader snoke, one of the most enigmatic characters introduced in star wars. The script was begun in the winter of 1973 as an expansion of the original the star wars. According to the art book, lucas sat in on the first creative meetings for episode vii, which. It is not for ebooks, comics, short stories, insider stories, television episodes, video games, etc.
During an appearance at the scifi expo in plano, tx in 1999 via, producer gary kurtz who worked alongside lucas on the first two star wars movies detailed what lucas had in mind for the overall saga. Well, here we have the novelisation of star wars episode 1. Episode 9 are unknown at this point but the thrawn trilogy, dark empire, and new. George lucas was planning to release star wars episode 7 and then sell lucasfilm. Over george lucas purported plans for star wars episodes 79.
This massive outline was in 12 parts, not the fabled 9 episode saga or the 6 episode saga we have now. George lucass idea for star wars 79 is worse than you. Ever since george lucas revealed that star wars was not the first chapter of a. What were george lucass ideas for star wars episode vii.
Rough draft was written as a full rough draft by george lucas in may 1974. This eventually morphed into an early version of the original star wars. Ive always considered timothy zahns thrawn trilogy starting with heir to the empire to be my standin for episodes 7 9. Along with a return from the original cast, which we got in disneys. My government teacher is trying to convince me that there were originally 9 episodes books of star wars and george lucas decided to make the original trilogy movies based off of the middle 3. Star wars movie series in chronological order imdb. Lucas started writing this epic story in may of 1973.
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