Questions & Comments about the Star Wars Saga (past/present/future) [merged-15]

[Speedball]

A Han Solo prequel would've kicked ass... I hope they touch on that in the T.V shows about Han's early days with the Falcon but I doubt it... a spinoff wouldn't work at this point unless it was a prequel
if it was a prequel, how would Ford be involved? It would have to be a new actor. I nominate Josh Holloway.

[Peyton Westlake]

It is most likey false anyway. Anyway, I think Lucas kind of ruined Star Wars when he filmed Phantom Menace.......I think Ford thinks the same and has no interest in it.

[FaT_tONle]

if it was a prequel, how would Ford be involved? It would have to be a new actor. I nominate Josh Holloway.

Just throwing ideas out for a Han spinoff... I know how well all feel about recasts but there has gotto be someone who is a Ford look a like out there... the movie would center around Jaba, Boba, and heck even Lando... I would love to see how Han got the Falcon from Lando... it is an interesting concept and could make a very good episode if they decide to carry out the live action shows... but I would rather have a movie

[Speedball]

Just throwing ideas out for a Han spinoff... I know how well all feel about recasts but there has gotto be someone who is a Ford look a like out there... the movie would center around Jaba, Boba, and heck even Lando... I would love to see how Han got the Falcon from Lando... it is an interesting concept and could make a very good episode if they decide to carry out the live action shows... but I would rather have a movie
It's already been done in The Hutt Gambit.

[Kevin Roegele]

Guys, don't even bother discussing this, there is no question it's complete fabrication. The British tabloids are notorious for making up stories, especially about the entertainment industry.

If this story were true, you would be reading it everywhere, probably even see it on the TV news.

[FaT_tONle]

It's already been done in The Hutt Gambit.

What the hell is the Hutt Gambit?

[Speedball]

What the hell is the Hutt Gambit?
A book. Some people actually still read them...

[FaT_tONle]

A book. Some people actually still read them...

Well this is a movie forum... and I was referring to a prequel... I think there is still a market out there for STar Wars spinoffs... I mean they are doing Wolverine... bringing back our favorite Star Wars character on the big screen would bring money in... I think a Solo prequel would kick ass...

[Speedball]

Well this is a movie forum... and I was referring to a prequel... I think there is still a market out there for STar Wars spinoffs... I mean they are doing Wolverine... bringing back our favorite Star Wars character on the big screen would bring money in... I think a Solo prequel would kick ass...
yeah it would.
But instead of using already existing characters, why not make a prequel that takes place years before any of the PT characters existed.
It would allow new characters to be created, a new cast and a completely original story.

[FaT_tONle]

I movie taking place before the prequel trilogy? Wouldn't work... What would it be... Episode Zero? I don't think anyone would be interested in characters they were never associated with... the prequels would have completely bombed if Anakin Obi Wan and Padme had no roles... I am not suggesting they should make SPinoffs for every Jedi... that is an overkill... but SPinoffs with Han Solo or Boba Fett... stuff like that could work...

[Speedball]

I movie taking place before the prequel trilogy? Wouldn't work... What would it be... Episode Zero? I don't think anyone would be interested in characters they were never associated with... the prequels would have completely bombed if Anakin Obi Wan and Padme had no roles... I am not suggesting they should make SPinoffs for every Jedi... that is an overkill... but SPinoffs with Han Solo or Boba Fett... stuff like that could work...
Ever played KOTOR?
That worked very well.
It could explain the beginning of the republic, or the first sith war.
Or the Story of Darth Bane or Ulic Qel-Droma.
It could tell the story of the Daragons and the Great Hyperspace War.
It would allow for new ship designs that we have never seen before.
Very primitive starships and weapons.

[FaT_tONle]

Ever played KOTOR?
That worked very well.
It could explain the beginning of the republic, or the first sith war.
Or the Story of Darth Bane or Ulic Qel-Droma.
It could tell the story of the Daragons and the Great Hyperspace War.
It would allow for new ship designs that we have never seen before.
Very primitive starships and weapons.

I am not saying there isn't material out there... I just think those stories wouldn't make $... I think the public is tired of cheezy light saber fights... if they were introducing the Star Wars universe for the first time then it could work... but not many people are familiar with the history of the Siths and all that stuff... if Star Wars movies are ever made again... they have to be about established characters or no one would really have an interest... thats just my opinion but I think its an accurate assesment... I know for a fact people will empty their wallets for a Han Solo movie... Ford or no Ford... I know I owuld

[Speedball]

I am not saying there isn't material out there... I just think those stories wouldn't make $... I think the public is tired of cheezy light saber fights... if they were introducing the Star Wars universe for the first time then it could work... but not many people are familiar with the history of the Siths and all that stuff... if Star Wars movies are ever made again... they have to be about established characters or no one would really have an interest... thats just my opinion but I think its an accurate assesment... I know for a fact people will empty their wallets for a Han Solo movie... Ford or no Ford... I know I owuld
If it says Star Wars, they'll see it or buy it.
KOTOR had characters that no one had heard of before, but it sold millions.
Why? Because it said Star Wars, and it was a good game.

[Speedball]

http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/b/b0/Palp-frieze1.JPG
recognize this?
It's from Episode III, in Palpatine's office.
It's a frieze of the Great Hyperspace War.
If it were made, It would be a mixture of LOTR and Star Wars.
They used swords, spears, shields, very few had a lightsaber.
http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/7/73/GreatSithWar.JPG
Here's an image of the Battle of Coruscant.

[FaT_tONle]

Thats true... but movies are an entirely different animal... hard core gamers buy games... but movies goers won't just see Star Wars if it has no one they have ever heard of before... many people these day dismiss Star Wars fanatics... heck even general fans.... as nerds or geeks... I just don't think a movie centered around Darth Bane (or any Sith, Old Jedi Republic characters, etc)... a guy no one has heard of unless they read books on the Star Wars Universe (or played the games) is gonna see that movie...

[Speedball]

Thats true... but movies are an entirely different animal... hard core gamers buy games... but movies goers won't just see Star Wars if it has no one they have ever heard of before... many people these day dismiss Star Wars fanatics... heck even general fans.... as nerds or geeks... I just don't think a movie centered around Darth Bane (or any Sith, Old Jedi Republic characters, etc)... a guy no one has heard of unless they read books on the Star Wars Universe (or played the games) is gonna see that movie...
so people saw Episode IV in 1977 because they knew of the characters before hand...yeah...I think you're dead wrong.

[FaT_tONle]

http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/b/b0/Palp-frieze1.JPG
recognize this?
It's from Episode III, in Palpatine's office.
It's a frieze of the Great Hyperspace War.
If it were made, It would be a mixture of LOTR and Star Wars.
They used swords, spears, shields, very few had a lightsaber.
http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/7/73/GreatSithWar.JPG
Here's an image of the Battle of Coruscant.

Damn maybe that would make for a damn good three part Epic trilogy... I doubt a studio would have the balls to undertake something like that though... though the material is definitely there

[FaT_tONle]

so people saw Episode IV in 1977 because they knew of the characters before hand...yeah...I think you're dead wrong.

Dude you are still misiing the point... thats because episode 4 was completely original... just like POTC... but another movie with a Star Wars tag has to have the characters that we all know by heart... something like a Darth Bane movie or an early Sith movie would not be nearly as successful

[Speedball]

Dude you are still misiing the point... thats because episode 4 was completely original... just like POTC... but another movie with a Star Wars tag has to have the characters that we all know or it would not be nearly as succesful...
So people won't see it because it looks cool, because the trailers make you go "Wow...I gotta see that"?
You're saying the only reason people saw the sequels and prequels is because the films had already established characters.
Maybe the world is running out of ideas...

[FaT_tONle]

So people won't see it because it looks cool, because the trailers make you go "Wow...I gotta see that"?
You're saying the only reason people saw the sequels and prequels is because the films had already established characters.
Maybe the world is running out of ideas...

Lets leave the original trilogy out of these... why is one of the prequels... which most people agree sucked or were pretty mediocre in the top five at the Box office... top 10 or 20 World Wide... one reason and one reason only... it was the Darth Vader origin... anyone who saw the OT had to see the prequels no matter how bad they were... they wanted to see the origin of the greatest villain of all time... if the prequels were the early days of the Sith... or the origin of the Jedi Republic... the movies would've bombed... especially if Lucas directed... why? There is no story to tell there...

[Speedball]

Lets leave the original trilogy out of these... why is one of the prequels... which most people agree sucked or were pretty mediocre in the top five at the Box office... top 10 or 20 World Wide... one reason and one reason only... it was the Darth Vader origin... anyone who saw the OT had to see the prequels no matter how bad they were... they wanted to see the origin of the greatest villain of all time... if the prequels were the early days of the Sith... or the origin of the Jedi Republic... the movies would've bombed... especially if Lucas directed... why? There is no story to tell there...
So if there is no story, how come there are Comics, books and games that take place in those times whose stories are better than the PT?

[Zenien]

no...that's the reason we don't have thousands of films. Because the story can continue in the books.
We really don't need any more Star Wars right now, and I think Harrison realized that.

Lucas has said that the EU (Extended Universe/StarWars Books) isn't cannon. They're essentially all sanctioned 'what if' stories.

[Speedball]

Lucas has said that the EU (Extended Universe/StarWars Books) isn't cannon. They're essentially all sanctioned 'what if' stories.
Still, Why not use that material? It's already there and it's waiting to be taken and translated into a new form.

[DorkyFresh]

Harrison Ford couldn't get away with playing Han Solo anymore...he made Han Solo one of the coolest heroes EVAR, i doubt he could have that same coolness at his elder age. seeing him as Indy again isn't as far of a stretch.




did anyone notice...first Rocky Balboa, then Live Free or Die Hard, Beverly Hills Cop 4 is rumored...now Indy 4. i know Indiana Jones has been on the burner for a while but i thought that it was just funny that the wheels are actually setting in motion NOW after all the older action stars are reprising the roles that they're best known for.

[Rac]

Lol. What a bull****.

[raybia]

http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_10984.html

[Wilhelm-Scream]

No.

[JustABill]

Yeah, whatever you say Wilhelm. He might not be planning one now, but wait till they run out of action figures and video game ideas, then it'll be Star Wars: A New Threat time. :rolleyes:

[JustABill]

Though I must say back in the hay day before the prequels and before Harisson became all old and wrinkly, a Han Solo spin-off would've kicked all sort've ass if done right.

[Ice-man]

i agree, you really didnt know that much about han, i wana know his past, and why he became a jedi.

i used to love the star wars trilogy, but i havnt seen em in soo long, i should really wach em again.


but if lucas does a prequill spinoff, to tell the backstory, why not just get someone that looks like ford.

[Mr. Credible]

han is a jedi?

[huskerwebhead]

i agree, you really didnt know that much about han, i wana know his past, and why he became a jedi.

Do what now?? When was Han a Jedi?? I may have slept through parts of the prequels but I'm pretty sure I saw all of the OT.

[Wilhelm-Scream]

i agree, you really didnt know that much about han, i wana know his past, and why he became a jedi.

i used to love the star wars trilogy, but i havnt seen em in soo long, i should really wach em again.

Uh...:huh:...yeah, you really, really should. lol

[The Lizard]

Why are there so many Star Wars and George Lucas threads on the front pages of this forum right now?

Interest in the Star Wars franchise is at a low ebb as far as the general public is concerned, so who gives a womp-rat's ass?

[Wilhelm-Scream]

the people who made the threads and the people who posted in them :dry:
Here, have my Womp Rat-Ass. I have it to give freely.

[AssMan]

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262209

[raybia]

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262209

Sorry, AssMan. :ninja:

[Matt]

Right now, maybe, maybe not, it is inevitable eventually though

[CrypticOne]

http://www.moviesonline.ca/movienews_10984.html

They're milkin' it.

[raybia]

They're milkin' it.

Well, I think there is still some rich stories that could be told but as longer as Lucas insist to be the one telling those stories and directing the movies they are all doomed to be of the calibre of the prequels. So I would say, "HELL NO" to anymore movies. Thank G-d Spielberg is directing Indy 4.

[Cinemaman]

I respect Ford's choice, he prefered the right way :up:

[The Caped Knight]

Why are there so many Star Wars and George Lucas threads on the front pages of this forum right now?

Interest in the Star Wars franchise is at a low ebb as far as the general public is concerned, so who gives a womp-rat's ass?

I guess it's because of the Increasing Hype for the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Star Wars Saga this year is the reason .

http://www.starwars.com/community/news/family/img/20070102.jpg

[GhostPoet]

I'd say yes to a new Star Wars film IF Lucas wasn't writing or directing. =)

[The Caped Knight]

I think a movie about Luke Skywalker on his own & restoring the Jedi Order with Yodas ghost watching over him & all of that stuff would be a little bit more interesting.

Agreed . But who would you cast as Luke ? I doubt Mark Hamill would return .IMO he did an awesome job .

[raybia]

Agreed . But who would you cast as Luke ? I doubt Mark Hamill would return .IMO he did an awesome job .



:huh: :dry:


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000434/

[The Caped Knight]

http://www.starwars.com/community/news/family/img/20070102.jpg
http://www.gencon.com/2007/swciv/info/general.aspx

[Hunter Rider]

Ok would anyone object to this being merged in with the big SW thread Kal just bumped ?

[The Caped Knight]

:huh: :dry:


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000434/

You think Mark would return as Luke Skywalker ?

[Hunter Rider]

Merged,try and keep al the SW stuff in here guys:up:

[The Caped Knight]

Hey Hunter are you hyped up for Celebration IV - Celebrating The 30th anniversary of The Epic Star Wars Saga ?

[Hunter Rider]

Hey Hunter are you hyped up for Celebration IV - Celebrating The 30th anniversary of The Epic Star Wars Saga ?

Well i love the OT and will be giving them a marathon watch to celebrate:woot:
Have you got anything planned ?

[The Caped Knight]

Well i love the OT and will be giving them a marathon watch to celebrate:woot:
Have you got anything planned ?

Sweet.

Well I'm planing to have a STAR WARS party with all of my friends [Who love STAR WARS] :woot:

[Legend Killer]

Well i love the OT and will be giving them a marathon watch to celebrate:woot:


Well I'm planing to have a STAR WARS party with all of my friends [Who love STAR WARS] :woot:

Sounds good. Its been a while since I've watched the OT. I'll probably do the same Hunter, and get an all night marathon going.

I've been wanting to remake some of my older SW music videos too, hopefully I can get around to that soon.

[The Caped Knight]

The OT Is still the best .

[raybia]

You think Mark would return as Luke Skywalker ?

Hell yeah he would return. The only real work this guy is getting is cartoons and video games.

[The Caped Knight]

Hell yeah he would return. The only real work this guy is getting is cartoons and video games.

True,

I love him as The Joker in BTAS/TBA Plus JL/JLU & BB-ROTJ

[raybia]

True,

I love him as The Joker in BTAS/TBA Plus JL/JLU & BB-ROTJ

No one is better.