Star Wars - TV Series

[Papi Chulo]

Hopefully they do a better job than was done on the first 2 movies


"(KP International) It has been announced to the joy of Star Wars fans everywhere that George Lucas's world of Jedi knights and wookies will live on in a 100-episode TV series.


The 'Star Wars' movie series ended with last year's prequel 'Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.' That's just where the series will begin, following Luke Skywalker and other beloved characters growing up, as well as the rise of Darth Vader's evil Empire.

The series will attempt to fill in the blanks of the 20-year span between Episodes III and IV.

Don't expect to see any familiar faces from the galaxy far far away, though. The only castmember currently scheduled to appear in the series is Anthony Daniels, who plays C3PO.

"We're very excited we just got confirmation George Lucas has committed himself to writing the 'Star Wars' TV series. I guess this is the news all fans have been waiting to hear," said series producer Rick McCullum. "Hopefully if we can make it work and everybodys excited and watches it we will keep on going."

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[james t kirk]

My first thought was "Oh no"

My second thought was that George Lucas is a complete oagre for money.

Everything about Star Wars has become about marketing the product.

Jar Jar Binks, the most despised Star Wars character ever was designed by Lucas solely for being able to market him in various action figures.

sigh....

 

[Rocket Man]

Jar Jar Binks, the most despised Star Wars character ever was designed by Lucas solely for being able to market him in various action figures.

sigh....

Action figures is how Lucas made all his money. He apparently allowed the studio to earn all the box office proceeds if he could have the rights for the Star Wars paraphernalia.

Say what you want to say about him and his money, but the guy puts it back into the movie industry. Without George Lucas, where would special effects be?, or sound effects.?

He'll probably cater this TV show to a younger audience, but hopefully he'll also cater to his fans that have been supporting him for all these years.

 

[basketcase]

Luke growing up? I hope it focuses on the political/military going ons or it will be a snooze. (unless there's lots of nudity!!!)

 

[Scarey]

It May work...

IF he does not write the series himself....let his studio do the sci fi stuff..but leave the writing to someone else...my suggestion?..joss whedon.He's a top notch writer and has some sci fi experience( check out his short lived series FIREFLY for more on that).A TV series is a nice way to tie together the two trilogies.I think it will be succesful just from the iconic feel it will have to it but if done right it could be sooooo much better..cheers

 

[theatreguy2005]

Star Wars - The Clone Wars

Growing up with the original movies and then living through the bad spin off movies (The Battle For Endor & Whatever the other one with those annoying kids) I was happy to see the Clone Wars animated series (both 1 & 2) which really shed some light on what happened between episodes 2 and 3. I'm a little skeptical, but am willing to give it a shot - as long as Luke has nothing to do with it. I would like to see the focus on War itself, rather than watching Luke grow up...and 100 episodes? That's a long time in the TV world. Hopefully Lucas or whomever he brings on board to write the thing will keep that in mind. This could be great, or it could suck huge. Only time will tell, I guess.