New Star Wars Trilogy

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Jim here. Here is a strong rumor that should whet your appetites! (or sour them if you have had too much of the franchise). I have been hearing rumblings... extremely quiet at first, but now heating up significantly and from a trusted source - that George Lucas is preparing to unleash another STAR WARS trilogy upon us, this time in stereoscopic 3D. This is NOT the TV series, these are brand spankin' new 3D STAR WARS movies.

Yes, the pending 2D to 3D conversions of his six existing STAR WARS properties are still a go as 3D theaters are approaching 3000 (5000 is the number Lucas wants). No word on when this work will be completed.

But here is the shocker: Lucas will be producing and NOT directing these new episodes apparently! Could Steven Spielberg be tapped to direct a STAR WARS movie after all? Yes according to a trusted source of mine! Further, Francis Ford Coppola was mentioned too as a possible director for a future film!

A lot depends on the success of AVATAR this winter - if it takes off like everyone is expecting it to, then you will most likely see three additional STAR WARS movies added.

What an interesting competitive box office landscape that would make over the next 6 to 10 years! James Cameron's AVATAR world vs. George Lucas' STAR WARS world. I could see Lucas getting a little jealous over a successful launch of AVATAR - jealous because it is a fully articulated universe, like his. And if he doesn't act on it - his franchise may well be relegated to a back seat as potentially the records will start falling to Pandora. Heck STAR WARS is still not 3D yet and what better way to try to maintain a lock on bragging rights than to launch into three more in native stereoscopic 3D.

How seriously should you consider these rumors? Well it is coming from a source that SHOULD KNOW. This source is absolutely connected. So odds are it is seriously being talked about at Lucasfilm. Right now. Will it happen? AVATAR will have to hit and hit big and then all the stars have to align properly - all I can do is pass on the info.

Personally I WANT this to happen dearly. I REALLY want to see what the STAR WARS universe looks like in Spielberg's hands *AND* in stereoscopic 3D. You would too, wouldn't you?

Oh, and here I thought it was something important.

I would love to see a new trillogy for the series. Do you know what the story might be? I heard some people say that it will be about Han and Leia's kids.

I would really like to see something with Admiral Thrawn.

^ Can't go wrong with that.

But really, as long as they stay away from the Clone Wars crap which they have milked to absolute death, I'm fine with anything. It's just obnoxious how many cartoons, tv shows, 'movies' and games they've spent the last several years making for that era.

Hey, Lucas, ever hear of the Old Republic? The New Republic Era? The Vong Wars? Utilize these eras!!

Especially the Mandalorian Wars. I wouldn't mind a spin off movie just about that. Such a vital piece of information that few know of.

Originally Posted by Jeff

Hey, Lucas, ever hear of the Old Republic? The New Republic Era? The Vong Wars? Utilize these eras!!

Why do something good, when they can do something stupid?

Cool beans, Lucas ain't directing.

Originally Posted by Avalanchemike

Why do something good, when they can do something stupid?

Because Star Wars will always have potential. It isn't just about the movies.

George Lucas not directing? If this is true, I am going to be ecstatic. If he stays away from the screenplay, my brain will explode from happiness.

I'm more concerned about whether or not he's writing them than directing them.

Rather, I'd be concerned if this is in fact true. I don't put much stock in a .blogspot site when it comes to news of this calibre.

I highly, highly, highly doubt there's any accuracy to this. I'm a devoted member of a couple Star Wars sites (SW versions of ZU basically) and haven't heard a peep about this. The closest I've seen is Lucas maybe releasing the Original Trilogy in 3D. But three all-new movies? We're more likely to see Jar Jar Binks defeat the Emperor in a lightsaber duel than a new trilogy.

I will, however, fangasm all over the internet if it does turn out to be true--with hopes that such a trilogy will take place in the New Republic/Galactic Alliance era (when the generation after Luke, Han, and Leia are full-grown adults and the Heroes of the Rebellion semi-retired).

Originally Posted by And Rew

I highly, highly, highly doubt there's any accuracy to this.

Agreed.

Originally Posted by And Rew

We're more likely to see Jar Jar Binks defeat the Emperor in a lightsaber duel than a new trilogy.

I hate Jar Jar.

Originally Posted by Slimerspaze

Because Star Wars will always have potential. It isn't just about the movies.

Yeah, I'm not reading 34645734571 books, kthnx.

Originally Posted by Avalanchemike

Yeah, I'm not reading 34645734571 books, kthnx.

Then leave.

Originally Posted by Slimerspaze

Then leave.

No

Wait, were you agreeing with me that they were underutilizing those sections of the Star Wars history, or saying that those eras were stupid?

Agreeing. I don't want to have to read through a million books to get an idea of what happens before (Long before) or after the IV - VI Trilogy.

I'd like to know who the hell his "trusted source" is. I'd also be pissed if they were in 3-D.

Well it's understandable do to the fact that if it's anything after episode 6 that may include Luke because he looks so much different. Do to a motorcycle accident I believe. If it is 3D I'd like it to be something like Beowolf 3D.