Why disney scrapped george lucas episode 7 ideas the issue was, they looked at the stories, and they said we want to make something for the fans. George lucas criticizes disneys retro approach to star wars, saying he sold his kids when he sold lucasfilm to disney. They werent keen to have me involved this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. One of the bigger mysteries surrounding the release of star wars. Dec 31, 2015 star wars creator george lucas has criticised the retro tone of new episode the force awakens, with which he had no creative involvement. Abrams team and the higherups at disney have actually seen star wars. But before it does, we look back at george lucas own vision for the star wars sequel trilogy. At this point, its definitely safe to say that a lot of people are happy with star wars. Episodes vii ix were being developed by george lucas a year before he sold lucasfilm to disney, according to his son jett lucas. Will we ever learn george lucas original plan for star wars. George lucas felt betrayed by disney for not using his. Screen rant star warsgeorge lucasstar wars episode vii. George lucas feels that star wars 7 got one thing very wrong, and its why he doesnt love the movie. Episodes viiix were being developed by george lucas a year before he sold lucasfilm to disney, according to his son jett lucas.
Watch george lucas react to the star wars 7 trailer. George lucas true feelings towards disney star wars now revealed. George lucas is of course the creator of star wars, who directed the original film, as well as all three of the prequel movies. Star wars episode vii the force awakens trailer reaction. Episode vii trailer george lucas special edition reaction tyrone magnus. Jan 01, 2018 the following is everything currently known about george lucas plan for star wars episode vii, circa 2012. George lucas had no original plans for episodes 7 through 9 any more than he had an original plan for episodes at all.
What a george lucas force awakens mightve looked like. Leia used the force in lucas star wars 79 plan screen rant. Everything george lucas has said about his theoretical star wars sequel trilogy. Disney acquires the rights to lucasfilm, developing star. Dec 08, 2015 we learned a few days ago that george lucas has already seen star wars. But one creator who doesnt seem too happy is george lucas, the visionary behind the entire saga. Lucasfilm president responds to george lucas disappointment. The story would have focussed on midichlorians and the whills. You are the only person ive heard vocalize the desire for george lucas mysterious treatment to have been used for. New last of us part 2 release date, ghost of tsushima moves.
George lucas reaction to disneys star wars plans revealed. Lucas sold his idea for episode vii to disney with the rest of lucasfilm in 2012. Star wars episode vii, viii, ix george lucas original story outline, scripts, treatments or his ideas author skywalkerbrotz007 date 20may2015, 4. The force awakens continues to be a boxoffice smash hit, many of its creators, actors, etc. George lucas reacts to star wars 9 trailer in scathing. Dec 18, 2015 one of the bigger mysteries surrounding the release of star wars. Dec 05, 2014 watch george lucas react to the star wars 7 trailer.
Sep 24, 2019 in his new memoir, disney ceo bob iger reveals that george lucas was upset and betrayed when they said they wouldnt use his ideas for the new star wars trilogy. The trailers and teasers and photos and potential for greatness had. Mar 26, 2018 mark hamill reveals ending to george lucas star wars. George lucas felt betrayed by disney for not using his star. Why george lucas was disappointed with force awakens.
On december 18th, 2015 star wars episode vii the force awakens opened to. The film completes lucas epic saga without any of his. But before it does, we look back at george lucas own vision for the star wars. 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. Lucas has peddled a fiction for many years that the star wars saga was planned in totality before anything was filmed, and that. The filmmaker behind the franchise explained that he made suggestions for the film, but. When the original star wars movie broke box office records and received widespread critical praise, it became apparent lucas would be able to move forward with his planned sequels. The last jedi director rian johnson speaks about george lucas s reaction to movie he was very gracious and had some very kind words. Dec 10, 2019 the skywalker saga is about to come to an end with j. There had been rumors that george lucas was developing. 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. There was no way i could go over coruscant, this giant city.
Star wars episode 7 is targeted for release in 2015, with more feature. George lucas interesting reaction after finally seeing. Though he was not scheduled to attend, series creator george lucas was there. After star wars creator george lucas sold lucasfilm to disney in. Aug 19, 2019 george lucas predicted the modern version of star wars, with one huge caveat. George lucas is the acclaimed director, writer and creator of the star wars franchise. However, ever since disney bought lucasfilm in 2012, lucas has had a much more handsoff role in the development of the star wars. Will we ever learn george lucas original plan for star.
The force awakens, admitting that it can sometimes be difficult for a. According to lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy, lucas, who sold his company to disney in 2012 and was not involved in the new star wars film. The clone wars is nearing its end though by this point, fans have had to say goodbye to the show at least twice already, but this time it really is for good. And while this whole process would never have been easy for him, wed gotten off to an unnecessarily rocky start. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star. Dec 19, 2019 george lucas version of star wars episode ix would have looked really different from the rise of skywalker. What happened in george lucas version of star wars. Disney ceo reveals george lucas reaction to star wars. While many people would suspect george lucas would be disparaging about the latest star. But how did star wars creator george lucas react to the trailer. The last jedi is playing in theaters, star wars fans are finally getting to weigh in on the next chapter in the star wars saga. Star wars creator george lucas has criticised the retro tone of new episode the force awakens, with which he had no creative involvement. The force awakens, many, many, many people were happy. The original star wars mastermind, george lucas, says that he expects fans to love star wars.
Read about what the george lucas episode vii could have been, and why disney ditched his plans for the future of the star wars franchise. How star wars episode 7 strays from lucas s vision. The word coming off that screening was that lucas liked the movie. Just as he would have made different choices if he had made episode vii. Oct 22, 2019 george lucas reacts to episode 9 trailer deepfake reaction. Dec 30, 2015 george lucas feels that star wars 7 got one thing very wrong, and its why he doesnt love the movie.
Nov 20, 2019 lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy has commented on the recent revelation that george lucas felt disappointed by star wars. Star wars the force awakens episode 7 is the first film within the. George lucas elaborates on his reaction to the force awakens. Culture film news george lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9. George lucas planned for leia to use the force more openly in his original outline for star wars 7 9, according to mark hamill. George lucas killed star wars and that was his right. It was revealed in a recent interview that george lucas, the father of the star wars movies, had originally planned to make episode 7 before disney purchased lucasfilm. The force awakens may have made all of the money and revitalized the franchise, but one relevant party wasnt impressed. By now, we have all been able to have a reaction, positively or negatively, to the first teaser trailer for star wars.
How george lucas episode vii outline became the last. After years of waiting for a true successor to the original trilogy that embedded itself into the pop cultural lexicon for all time, and sifting through the mountains of speculation, theories, set reports, and spoiler alerts, the home stretch is finally upon us. Bob iger explains why george lucas was disappointed with the. The skywalker saga is about to come to an end with j. Lucas attended monday nights premiere of the seventh episode in hollywood more than 38 years after his original star wars debuted there. In his new memoir, disney ceo bob iger reveals that george lucas was upset and betrayed when they said they wouldnt use his ideas for the new star wars trilogy. Jan 22, 2015 it seems star wars mastermind george lucas wont have much influence over star wars. Star wars episode vii, viii, ix george lucas original. Reaction to freddie prinze jr swearing at star wars. The following is everything currently known about george lucas plan for star wars episode vii, circa 2012. Considering that lucas has had nothing to do with star wars since disneys acquisition of lucasfilm in 2012 aside from the occasional visit to a movie or. But if lucas s reaction to the force awakens is any. A new deepfake video shows george lucas responding to the new star wars.
Now, some excerpts from that shed some light on star wars creator george lucas reaction to both the force awakens and the revelation that lucasfilm would not be using his outlines for the new. George lucas reveals the premise of star wars episodes 7 to 9. Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new star wars feature films, with george lucas serving as creative consultant. George lucas version of star wars episode ix would have looked really different from the rise of skywalker. The rise of skywalker director responds to the star wars creators comments. George lucas reacts to episode 9 trailer deepfake reaction. You are the only person ive heard vocalize the desire for george lucas mysterious treatment to have been used. Dec 19, 2019 i never thought id do the star wars prequels, george lucas once admitted. George lucass idea for star wars 79 is worse than you.
Were entering the final stage of the long wait for star wars. George lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars. 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. George lucass longterm goal was to makesure lucasfilm was a sufficient business that made things other than just. Jun 14, 2018 culture film news george lucas reveals what he would have done with star wars episodes 7 to 9. How george lucas episode vii outline became the last jedi. The clone wars star reveals what george lucas thinks of season 7. The filmmaker finally said what he thought of the movie. Rian johnson speaks about george lucass reaction to star. But, the franchises architect george lucas has seen the new sequel heres what he had to say. Dec, 2017 while many people would suspect george lucas would be disparaging about the latest star. George lucas reveals why disney scrapped his star wars 7 ideas.
More generally, hamill compared the approaches between lucas and disneys star wars films. Were less than two week from release, and still hardly anyone outside of j. The last jedi because the films plot was basically his story for episode vii. Now, in the first meeting with him about the future of star wars, george felt betrayed. Heres the george lucas the force awakens reaction that some star wars fans have been waiting for. George lucas talks writing star wars prequels, reaction to original trilogy in vintage interview continue to indiewire skip ad you will be redirected back to your article in seconds. 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. The force awakens strays from my original vision, george lucas says. In particular the reactions leading up to and after the release of star. George lucas reaction to the star wars episode 7 teaser.
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