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George, you're the most inventive film maker I have ever encountered. I've been a student of the Star Wars and Indiana Jones plot formula for many years. It mystifies me that only the fans of SuperShadow.com realize the way you create your films utilizing these movie formulas. The average audience member, who watches your films, has no idea all six Star Wars episodes and all four Indiana Jones films are exactly the same in almost all details.
Bravo to you for being able to do this for 30 years without most people catching onto it. If I hadn't found SS.com, I would also be clueless. My main question is why are the heroes captured by the bad guys in every single Star Wars and Indiana Jones film? I've been wondering for the longest time why this particular element of the story formula has to appear in all of these film masterpieces.
George Lucas: It's ironic that only the readers of SS.com know about the plot formula for Star Wars and Indiana Jones. It's true that most patrons have no idea what I'm really doing in each film. However, I don't call this a formula. Instead, I call it tradition. It's difficult to find a science fiction or action/adventure film serial from the 1930's and 1940's, which doesn't have the good guys getting captured by the bad guys. You can't have danger if the good guys are safe all the time. I realize that in real life you don't escape from the bad guys once they get you, but in films the good guys always escape in the end.
I'm just doing what has always been done in the genre of films that Star Wars and Indiana Jones are a part of. There are a limited number of plot devices you have available to you as a story crafter. The most important one is probably having the good guys getting captured and usually tortured by the bad guys. The good guys are captured by the Soviets on several occasions in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I enjoy doing the exact same thing in all my film productions.
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Dear George Lucas, I am currently writing a Star Wars novel and I am fifty pages in (please note that I am measuring the page size via computer paper). I was wondering, where would I get a chance to have it published without the fear of a law suit? Star Wars is after all the property of LucasArts.
This novel I'm writing would take place during the Clone Wars, traveling to the following locations:
Kamino, Rishi, Geonosis, Kashyyyk, Rhen Var, Dantooine, Pengalan IV, Hypori, Aargonar, Duro, Alderaan and Coruscant.
I shall admit, I am only currently finishing up on Rishi, however, this is most likely going to end up being approximately 430 pages, where as the largest Star Wars book I've seen is just over 460 pages.
I just started writing last week, however, the story line has been in the working for three months. I approximate this to be finished within the next four months. Please write back. Sincerely.
George Lucas: Your dedication and love of Star Wars is admirable. Yet we don't accept submissions from the fans for possible Star Wars books. We only hire professional writers to pen original story ideas for the various novels and comic books. You can post your ideas as fan fiction as long as you make absolutely no commercial gain.
There are no major web sites dedicated to Star Wars fan fiction so even if you write a novel there will be no one to read it outside of your family and friends. I wish you the best in life and may your passion for Star Wars always persist.
I read something about Indy 5 on this SS web site. Is it true?
George Lucas: There are no immediate plans to continue the series after Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. However, it would be disingenuous to claim that the franchise won't continue eventually. Indiana Jones is one of our only primary revenue streams. One day Indiana Jones 5 will happen, but I can't say for sure when at this moment.
You guys are getting annoying. Mr. Lucas will make his Episode 7, 8 and 9 films when he's ready! He has other things to worry about. So just stop asking and wait like the rest of us!
George Lucas: Actually, I don't mind the fans being impatient wanting Episode 7 to be produced right now. It would be worse if nobody cared. We're lucky to have the most dedicated fan base in the world. Star Wars isn't as popular as it was in the past, but that doesn't matter. I want the anticipation for Episode 7 to exceed what happened surrounding The Phantom Menace.
I know it's not realistic to make a film superior to The Phantom Menace, but we're going to try. The magic of the prequel trilogy occurs just a few times each generation. Hopefully, we can keep the momentum going with the next film trilogy. It is a very exciting time to be alive.
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Greetings George, I love your creation and tale of Star Wars. It has captivated many people and I am one of them. My goal in life was to meet you before I die or before you pass! Is there anyway I can request an autograph? Who do I send the request to? Thanks.
George Lucas: Unfortunately, my time is too restricted to be able to sign autographs for individual fans. I don't meet with the fans directly. You'll never be able to see me in person, but I still wish you the best life possible. After my children, the fans are what are most important to me.
Hi, George. Saw that you posted a synopsis for a possible "Indy 5" film and wanted to give you some of my impressions.
(1) It's a step backward, not forward. In "Indy 4" you went for a "1950's sci-fi B-movie with alien artifacts" and maybe a monster or two, like "The Blob" and "The Thing From Planet X." I expect Indy fans will love this concept because it keeps everything they love about Indiana Jones and adds a lot of other stuff they love, as well.
(2) The logic of the artifact escapes me. If Jesus and his friends were from Galilee, how would they have preserved the instrument of Jesus' execution? There wasn't a church at the time, and it seems unlikely they would have carried it back across the border to Galilee.
Would they hide it in a cave near Jerusalem? Why?
From synopsis: "The British explain the legend surrounding the holy cross that it can bring a golden age for Humanity or the final apocalypse."
I don't think people will buy this legend. The idea of the resurrection was to get away from the crucifixion, to show that the Romans had no power over Jesus.
(3) British Army vs. Chinese Communists has great potential, but is this the right time to make a movie with Chinese as villains?
What IF Indy was investigating the caves in Romania while searching for some other artifact, and he encountered some supernatural forces at work and the Big Reveal at the end is the tomb of a Roman Emperor who thought the cross was a symbol of the power of Rome over the Christian Church?
What IF the British had found the tomb of a Roman Emperor who left instructions for his own corpse to be nailed to the cross as a symbol of his regret for the role of Rome in the death of Jesus? Indy assumes that it's only a copy, and the real cross has been lost and then, as he examines the cave, he finds other relics that date back to Jerusalem and Pontius Pilate?
George Lucas: It's difficult for me to create story ideas for Indiana Jones because it becomes more and more difficult to select a religious relic with believable supernatural powers. When I created Indiana Jones in the 1970's, I had the basic idea of an adventurer, who was an archaeologist by trade. However, I didn't have any specific plot ideas for the Indy Jones films at first. My friend, Philip Kauffman, is the one who suggested to me to have the Ark of the Covenant be the central focus of the first Indy film.
From then on, I've been making up the story ideas as we went a long. I've had the idea for the crystal skulls since I worked on the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV show in the 1990's. During this time, I thought to myself: "What would be the most powerful historical object if it actually existed?" My answer was the cross Jesus was crucified on because I thought it would be interesting if the powers of God were somehow transferred from Jesus to the cross.
As far as we know, God is the ultimate entity in existence. This would make the cross of Jesus an interesting premise for an Indy Jones film. I can't say for sure if Indiana Jones 5 will ever happen. Working on these films takes a lot out of me. After Revenge of the Sith, I was completely burned out on making Star Wars films after spending over ten years on the prequel trilogy.
Likewise, Indy 4 has been a struggle. It took 15 years for us to get a script we all agreed on. I really had to fight with Steven [Spielberg] and Harrison [Ford] for them to accept the crystal skulls as the main plot device for Indy 4. I thought I would give the Indy 5 summary to the fans because the fans deserve to know my secrets.
The worst part of the process is the criticism. I expect many critics and a few fans will be upset that Indy Jones 4 has extraterrestrials as an important part of the story. I don't really care because at this point in life, I can do as I please. Indy 4 will be financially successful in the end. I don't worry about the negatives people have to say about my ideas.
Hey GEORGE LUCAS, just want to know how many Clone Wars episodes are ready? And when it will start on TV? P.S. Any news about the live action one? PLEASE ANSWER!
George Lucas: We've got dozens of the computer animated Clone Wars TV show episodes now fully complete. Soon I will allow SuperShadow to post the plot outlines for each episode. I'm trying to produce at least 100 episodes for the Clone Wars because you need that many as a minimum to be able to sell the show into worldwide syndication.
The live action Star Wars TV series is being delayed by the writers' strike. I hope to get it ready by the end of 2009, but that may not be realistic. We're still figuring out how to distribute the Star Wars TV shows to the audience. We might go the theatrical route or perhaps regular TV networks. We haven't decided yet.
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Dear George, thank you for making such great movies. I love Star Wars a lot. I'm majoring in film history at Harvard. I love writing essays for my classes examining the Star Wars films and explaining why they're some of the greatest things in Human history. I actually spent most of my college loan money on Star Wars merchandise this semester!
While it's forced me to be unable to buy my textbooks, my love for all things Star Wars is more important to me! Thank you for making such great films! I can't wait for the next trilogy. I'm already planning on camping out a year before the movie comes out so that I can be first in line! Long live Lucas!
George Lucas: I think more fans should follow your example. It's a good idea to buy more Star Wars collectibles than you can really afford. The profits from merchandising is what makes future Star Wars projects possible. We can't create the Star Wars TV shows without overwhelming support from the fans.
The next time you buy a Star Wars action figure instead of buying just one, buy seven or eight more instead. Several hundred years from now all these offerings will be priceless. It's a good long term investment strategy. Your great, great, great grand children will appreciate your business acumen.
You need to make Episode 7, 8 and 9 before 2021. I love the work. It is the most amazing story of all time in my eyes even better then the Back to the Future movie trilogy. Plus I hear the world's gonna end in 2012.
George Lucas: You can't take life for granted. I wake up each morning and pinch myself many times to make sure this isn't a dream. My life has been too blessed to be possible. It's difficult to believe I could have such a positive life without any negatives.
We can't really worry about the end of life on Earth. The soothsayers have been calling for the end since the beginning of recorded history. We're still here so I can assume this is a never ending adventure. Each day should be fully embraced because tomorrow is far from certain although I have faith in a wondrous future for Humanity.
I don't understand something. I am new to viewing SS.com, so please bear with me. Are not the Star Wars books basically your inspiration? You seem to be down on some of the characters and plots. Don't they have to pass muster with you before publishing?
George Lucas: It's true that the Star Wars novels and comic books are inspired by the film trilogies, but these secondary materials do not represent my vision. Only stories written by me are real. When they're creating the plots for these books, they will get my permission on major aspects involving the most important characters.
However, I don't read the novels and I don't contribute to the plot lines explored in these sources. I appreciate the hard work that goes into creating these books, but they are intended purely for entertainment. Only the films and TV episodes based on my story ideas count as authentic Star Wars history.
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Dear Mr. Lucas, I have a few questions about Episode 7, 8 & 9. The first being: if one of the actors playing the main characters of Star Wars were to die, what would happen to the next trilogy? Would you still plan on creating it or do you think Star Wars would not be the same?
Another is how will you advertise the auditions for the next trilogy? Just wondering. Are you planning on having a Darth Maul clone in the next trilogy? That would be sick (in a good way). Hope you plan to do that. I'm sure it would be a crowd killer. Thank you for your time. PLEASE POST AND ANSWER!
George Lucas: Star Wars doesn't revolve around any single personality. It will continue even without me. Things go my way in life. That's the way it has always been. With this being said, it is doubtful anything will happen to one of the primary actors from the old films, who will revisit their roles for Episode 7. I'm a lucky person so I have faith everyone will be safe.
The fan auditions will be announced on SuperShadow.com. I look forward to traveling the world looking for the best talent for the next film trilogy. The future has so much to offer us all.
Darth Maul will have limited screen time in the next trilogy. I'm not going to reveal exactly what Maul will do, but it will be the most electrifying scenes in the whole saga.
Hi George. I love Star Wars and think it's great that you would consider using fan ideas for the Star Wars films and TV series. It gives you a whole world of ideas at your fingertips. The reason you are my favourite filmmaker is because I think your ideas are the best. I have an idea for Episodes 9 and 10. I don't know if it's any good, but I'll tell you anyway.
You have mentioned there being a clone of Anakin in Episode 9. I also seem to recall you mentioning the life of C-3PO in the past. My idea is that Anakin (clone) should be responsible for destroying C-3PO in Episode 9 as the real Anakin was responsible for creating C-3PO.
C-3PO would be blasted/destroyed and would fall into a place where he would be preserved. Some sort of icy grave or place with properties similar to the Dead Sea. (I read somewhere that metal would be preserved in such an environment - I don't know if that's true).
When the clone Anakin destroys C-3PO and he falls to his death, R2-D2 follows his friend using his flying rocket boosters and attempts to save C-3PO. Tragically, R2-D2 suffers the same fate, unable to help C-3PO yet unwilling to leave him. It would be a sad moment in the film and would not happen at the end. The heroes (Luke and company) would have no idea where the droids are so would be unable to save them.
Fast forward to Episode 10, a thousand years forward from the events of Episode 9. The beginning of the film sees a star ship descending from space onto the same planet where the droids met their fate. There is a pair of archaeologists and a few other 'interested parties' (with the usual sinister intentions).
The archaeologists are investigating a story about a tribe of people who worship a golden head. When they find the tribe, they learn that there was a time when the head could speak and had a torso. At some point the torso had been stolen/disappeared. The head told the tribe's ancestors about a great war waged in the skies and a fantastic civilisation that existed in the past.
The archaeologists ask the tribe if they know where the head was found. Somebody from the tribe takes them to the location and to cut a long story short, a frozen R2-D2 is retrieved, found alongside the arms and legs of C-3PO. The crux of the story is that R2-D2 contains some knowledge/information that is wanted.
Maybe R2 downloaded something from the Death Star or when he is captured during Episodes 7 - 9. The bad guys are members of a secret society that has existed for a long time and want this technological knowledge. Maybe many societies across the galaxy have taken a backward step and are less advanced than we have seen in Episodes 1 - 9.
I don't know how this very basic idea fits into your vision for the future of Star Wars or if it is a bit indulgent of me to suggest that you include the droids in your final trilogy. You may wish to start afresh, in terms of the characters you use. What is great about this web site is that it encourages ideas and creative thinking.
I look forward to Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and wish you all the best. Regards.
George Lucas: I would like to take a moment to express how wonderful your comment really is. You have a complete mastery over the vision I have for my mythic film series. Few people can grasp the overall theme I'm exploring in each film. SuperShadow understands all the secrets of Star Wars, but that's because Shadow has been so integral in the creation of the last three films.
Your comment is one of the most impressive creative thoughts I have encountered at SuperShadow.com. What makes SS.com the best thing to ever happen to Star Wars is the contributions from the individuals who love the saga the most. As long as I get brilliant suggestions like yours, I will continue to answer questions at SS.com for the rest of my life.
It'll be another 20 years before I reveal the plot outlines of Episode 10, 11 and 12 to the fans on SS.com. I encourage all fans to submit ideas related to the fourth film trilogy even if you have no clue as to what it will be about. I can find ways to integrate ingenious ideas one way or another.
Thanks again for being such a special fan. I look forward to reading comments from you in the future. Please send in all your ideas even the ones you're not sure about because the greatest ideas are the kinds you don't really recognize at first. Genius is rarely understood and appreciated in its own time.
Do you think you could speed it up regarding the creation of Episode 7? I will be 70 years old if you don't plan a release until 2021! I know you were born in 1944. Isn't it a little risky waiting that long you will be 77 years old? My 11 year old is doing his report on your life and loves it! He also collects the Legos, games and figures! Have a nice day!
George Lucas: It's important to take an extended break in between each film trilogy. First, by waiting sixteen years to release Episode 7 in theaters, I can introduce Star Wars to a brand new generation similar to the way the prequel trilogy enthralled people who didn't even exist when the old films were first created.
Second, I deserve a vacation from the monumental task of making the films. It takes an investment of ten years of my life to work on each trilogy. I don't think it's fair to expect me to spend all my waking moments associated with the films.
Third, we need to reserve the future earnings potential of Star Wars by stretching out the release of the films as long as possible. Star Wars is responsible for nearly all of Lucasfilm's profits. We can't survive without Star Wars. I'll be able to make an untold fortune from the various Star Wars TV shows so there really isn't a reason to make new films at this time.
Fourth, by allowing a long period of time between each trilogy, I can increase demand exponentially. At the time of The Phantom Menace's theatrical release in 1999, it had been 16 years since Return of the Jedi first appeared. That's the main reason why The Phantom Menace was the most anticipated film in the illustrious history of cinema. As you can see, there are abundant reasons for waiting as long as possible to release Episode 7 in theaters.
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Hi MR. LUCAS, I think Star Wars is great. The fans, myself included, are impatient over Episode 7, 8 and 9. I agree you need time off. So have you got scripts for Episode 10, 11 and 12? I've found web sites that say you have a plan for two more Star Wars trilogies. Thanks for the first six episodes.
George Lucas: It's tradition for me to take a sixteen year break in between working on each film trilogy. I started working on the screen play for The Phantom Menace in 1995. As a result, we'll begin working on Episode 7 by around 2016, give or take a year. Episode 7, 8 and 9 represent my best ideas. SuperShadow tells me that Episode 7 is the most anticipated film of all time. That certainly bodes well for the future.
You don't write scripts until your ready to actually start filming the stories. Right now, there are no screen plays for Episodes 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. I'll hire a professional writer to pen the script for Episode 7 around 2016. Principal photography will commence sometime in 2019. Then I.L.M. will spend the next two years working on the most complex special effects shots in history. Episode 7 will be the most action packed Star Wars film you can imagine. Finally, we will release Episode 7 in theaters on May 2021.
Hi, I was wondering if one of the Star Wars television series would get more into the life of a clone trooper? Explain the background of their lives. They were born for battle, but what did they do as children and what not?
George Lucas: I don't find the clone soldiers to be very interesting as far as story telling potential goes. We may have a clone character from time to time, but we're not going to squander screen time worrying about the life history of the clones. I have many other characters who are much more fascinating to explore in detail.
You will be taken by surprise at the amazing ideas I have in store for the live action and computer animated Star Wars TV shows. It's my best work yet and might even surpass the prequels in quality. I know it will be difficult to match the genius of the prequel trilogy, but I really think the TV series give me the opportunity to explore stories, which could never be included in the film episodes.
In the Star Wars books, it says that Luke Skywalker is eventually turned to the dark side by THE EMPEROR, but eventually turns back to the light side of the Force to defeat THE EMPEROR. Will we see THE EMPEROR take his new form in any of the movie episodes?
George Lucas: The Sith Order arrives at a permanent end at the conclusion of Return of the Jedi. Neither Darth Sidious nor Darth Vader return to the living after this episode. They are deceased forever and are never resurrected. A clone of Anakin will appear in Episode 9, but it is not the real Anakin. The Sith are never seen again after the events of Return of the Jedi.
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Dear Mr. Lucas, I'd like to say: Your movies are great. Unfortunately, I've never seen a Star Wars movie in the cinema because I'm only a fan since 2006 (when I was looking for a new PS2 video game, which finally was the game to Episode III). But on the other hand, I was able to see the movies in short time.
And please: If you publish the Star Wars saga in one DVD box (in case the movies will be altered) on Blu Ray over HD DVD, don't forget people like me, who aren't able to buy such HD-things (TV or PS3) because of their moneybag and publish them on the normal DVD format, too. Greetings from Germany.
George Lucas: We have no current plans to release the Star Wars film trilogies on high definition DVD versions. At this time, nobody owns advanced hi-def DVD machines. Not many at all to say the least. In a few years, we might consider the idea, but for the time being it's not going to happen.
One of the most challenging aspects of the prequel trilogy was introducing Star Wars to a new generation of fans. Many of you think that The Phantom Menace was destined to be the most financially successful and most dearly beloved Star Wars film, but back in 1999 it was a huge gamble. There was no certainty that it would be more popular than I could have ever thought possible.
I'd like to give special thanks to all the new fans such as yourself. You are important to the future of Star Wars. You may have missed the prequels in theaters, but you have the chance to see the Star Wars TV series when they premiere as planned in late 2008 and 2009. All your loyalty will be rewarded with the TV shows.
Dear George L. Just was wondering if there were any thoughts on more Indy Jones movies after Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
George Lucas: I can say with all sincerity that Indiana Jones 4 will be the last Indy film with Steven Spielberg as director and Harrison Ford in the starring role. It's really time to move on to other ventures instead of concentrating on high-budget, full-length motion pictures. For the next ten years, I don't have any plans to produce films for theaters after this last Indy film. We can't see the future, but one day you will see Episode 7. In contrast, another Indy film may never happen.
I believe that the love story between Anakin and Padme is one of the most pivotal aspects of the Star Wars chronologies. The love Anakin had for Padme was the moving force that led him to turn to the dark side and the force that also saved him. You said Anakin is reunited with Padme in the afterlife. Do they stand together in the afterlife and find their happiness together? I hope so. All of us who fight for Human suffering can all face a similar fate as that of Anakin Skywalker because temptation to become corrupt exists all too readily.
George Lucas: I don't reveal much information about the Star Wars afterlife because what comes next should be beyond our imagination. I can say Anakin and Padme are reunited for eternity, but I can't give specifics on what transpires for endless eons. Somethings are best left forever mysterious.
Many people take it for granted that they can resist the powers of evil in this world. Reality is not so simple. Ultimately, who is good and who is evil? We can't say for sure because we can't see the whole picture. What makes life rewarding is the limitless number of unknowns. Most of the questions you have about existence will not be answered. We have no idea what is real and not real in the end. Such is the true nature of the Universe.
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George, you are a great film maker. Perhaps, the best of all time. I have a question about the Star Wars TV shows. We know that Star Wars has not done well as a regular TV series in the past. Also, the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV show was a Nielson Ratings no show. What has changed to make you think that Star Wars will now win as a regular TV show?
George Lucas: Well, I've never had the tools to capture my complete vision as films and TV shows until recently. Computer animation is now to a point where I can create the stories I see in my mind without compromises or restrictions. Before the early 1990's, we couldn't really do a TV series in the way I really wanted to do one. With the state of the art computer graphics available today, I can capture a computer animated and live action TV series with exactly the kind of special effects needed to make the stories work on TV.
We can't know for sure if Star Wars will succeed as a weekly TV series, but I have SuperShadow.com at my disposal to supply me with the most captivating ideas the fans can invent. By utilizing these fan ideas, I can make the TV shows the equal of the prequel trilogy (if such is possible). I know it's going to be difficult to equal the magic of the prequels.
The fans consider the prequels to be perfect. This was achieved thanks to the fans freely giving me ideas, which improved on my own plot concepts. I have faith the Star Wars TV shows will attain large audiences worldwide because these TV series will be exactly what the fans have always wanted to see.
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Dear Mr. Lucas, thank you for giving your vision of STAR WARS to the small screen in the near future. I am an avid STAR WARS fan and have enjoyed being a watcher and collector of your films and action figures. My question is this: Will you allow your future Star Wars TV series to be on DVD as well as downloaded from the Internet? I am interested with your thoughts. Thanks.
George Lucas: The DVD market is going to be one of the major ways we recoup our production costs for the various Star Wars TV series. I don't have a time frame for when the TV shows will be available on DVD. It might be six months to one year after the initial broadcast or premier in theaters. We still don't know what format the TV series are going to debut in.
It would be preferable to work out a deal for mainstream TV. However, it may be more lucrative to release the TV shows on a monthly basis in theaters. We could package several new episodes as a single two hour film on a regular basis in theaters.
Something like this hasn't been done since the action adventure serials of the 1930's and 1940's were in theaters on a weekly basis. Each week you would get a new episode from the previous one, which ended in a dramatic manner. You had to go back to theaters week after week to find out what happens to the heroes. It'll be interesting to see what develops. Anything is possible at this point in time.
Please have Jedi in the live action Star Wars TV show and the great man in black, of course, would be great.
George Lucas: There's no point in having a live action Star Wars TV series if it's going to be a simple continuation of the film trilogies. I'm finished making the films for now. I'll return to Episode 7 after a 16 year break. I've earned this down time. It should be noted that the computer animated Clone Wars TV show will feature Jedi and Sith.
This TV series will expand and elaborate the stories related to the Clone Wars. The live action TV show is going to explore plots I didn't have a chance to cover in the films. There are hundreds of unique stories yet to tell. You have much to look forward to.
Hi George. Thanks for the amazing movies and the the Universe that you have created. My family and I NEVER tire of the stories. My question is this: How do pilots/drivers of vehicles on the "roads" on Coruscant know how to maintain the proper trajectory? Are the vehicles on some sort of auto pilot or are there rules of the road that are as familiar to drivers there as our road rules are to us here on Earth? Thanks.
George Lucas: The technology seen in the films is never explained in detail. It either works or it doesn't. Obviously, an extraterrestrial civilization as advanced as Star Wars would have mostly machines controlling everything. An ordinary sentient being would be unable to pilot a star ship on Coruscant. This is something which has to be orchestrated by an artificial intelligence.
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"Qui-Gon Jinn taught Obi-Wan and Yoda a secret technique that allows the body to vanish at death so that you can re-appear later as a Jedi ghost." George Lucas.
O.K., my question is this: why didn't Qui-Gon Jinn vanish after Darth Maul took him out? I know Qui-Gon had to tell Obi-Wan to train the boy, but Qui-Gon could have vanished after he told Obi-Wan that. I'm a little confused? PLEASE RESPOND! Thanks for your time, Mr. Lucas. You are the best!
George Lucas: You need to realize that at the time of his death, Qui-Gon didn't know the way to vanish at the end and form a Force ghost. Qui-Gon discovered this secret in the afterlife. I thought about having the Force spirit of Qui-Gon in Revenge of the Sith, but I decided against this because I wanted to leave it very mysterious in regards to how Obi-Wan and Yoda eventually learned this vital information from Qui-Gon.
Hey Mr. Lucas, I have a question I was watching a *** **** Video and I saw that Qui-Gon Jinn appears as a Force ghost at the end of Return of the Jedi alongside Anakin, Obi-Wan and Yoda. I want to say Padme was right. Anakin did still have good in him. Now did the Old Jedi Order forgive Anakin for the attack that he did on the Jedi Temple?
George Lucas: Many fans would like to see Qui-Gon appear as a Force ghost at the end of Return of the Jedi. This is not going to happen. Having Qui-Gon as a part of the old films does not represent my vision. Anakin killed many Jedi and exterminated billions of lives around the galaxy during the Sith reign of terror. It's difficult to fathom that Anakin could be forgiven for such atrocities. We can't know for sure what happens to Anakin after Return of the Jedi. Since Anakin is with Obi-Wan and Yoda as Force spirits, we can assume, perhaps, that Anakin is welcomed into the light side of the Force.
George, I am assuming you are not the type to jump on the Hollywood band wagon. But have you ever considered a theme type restaurant/bar? Kinda like Planet Hollywood, but with a Star Wars theme. Serving out of the world cuisine with a type of Tatooine Cantina. Also memorabilia.
George Lucas: We do a lot of research to find out the best ways to maximize revenues from Star Wars. It has been suggested many times over the past 30 years for me to start a Star Wars restaurant chain or amusement theme parks or something like this with Star Wars as its focus. However, our findings do not support any of this as being financially viable. Star Wars appeals only to a tiny fraction of society. There simply aren't enough Star Wars fans to justify creating something like you suggest.
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Greetings exalted one. Your wisdom and compassion are known all throughout our realm. Your creativity has never been and never will be matched by mere mortals. We realize Lucasfilm is a private company and you don't reveal sensitive financial documents to the public. However, we (the die-hard fans) would enjoy having a glimpse at the most profitable aspects of the Star Wars franchise. What product offerings are the most successful and which ones are not so financially rewarding? We await your response, oh great and powerful master.
George Lucas: Well, that's an interesting question. We purposefully don't reveal our finances to the public because it might harm the popularity of the Star Wars brand if we highlighted the excessive amount of profits earned from Star Wars. I can say with certainty that the most successful years for our company are the times during a theatrical release of Star Wars. For example, 1999, 2002 and 2005 have been our best years over the past decade. The money earned from the worldwide distribution of Star Wars through cinemas is enormous.
Secondary in cash earned are the Star Wars DVD releases, toys & action figures and the various Star Wars themed video games. By far the most disappointing earners are the Star Wars novels and comic books. You would be surprised at how few fans read these materials. The average person has no idea that stories outside of the Star Wars films even exist. I'm extremely envious of other film properties, which have tremendous literary sales such as J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth series of books, The Chronicles of Narnia adventures and the Harry Potter novels.
Over the years, I have learned through experience that Star Wars is most successful as motion pictures. I expect the future Star Wars TV shows to gross exponential sums of money. Some of you may scoff and remind me that Star Wars has never attained any kind of sustained success as TV series. I will remind you that all these failures occurred pre-SuperShadow. We live in a new world where the future is boundless thanks to the unlimited imagination of Shadow. By harnessing the best ideas of the fans of SS.com, I can create Star Wars TV shows that reflect the wishes of the fans. These are without doubt the greatest days in the history of Star Wars.
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George, you are one of the BEST directors I have ever seen. I was thinking why don't you put Johnny Depp in the future Star Wars trilogy or maybe the guy who plays Wolverine in the X-Men movies? (I forget what his name is.) [Hugh Jackman]. Anyway just a thought. Thanks for making my life better with Star Wars!
George Lucas: I have a deep admiration for the world's most successful film actors. However, it is a tradition to star largely unknown actors in the Star Wars trilogies. A few are famous like Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson, but these great actors don't command the untold riches that film stars like Depp and Jackman ask per film. All and all, we can't really afford to hire actors like the ones you mention.
Did you get any of your ideas on Star Wars from post World War One Germany because in Episode 2 when Palpatine wants emergency powers that is like when Hitler was also chancellor and he wanted emergency powers? The storm troopers were also the name of some German soldiers and also how in Episode 3 Palpatine convinces people that he is doing the right thing for the new Galactic Empire like when Hitler so quickly convinces the German people to share his views and vote for him. Plus they are both brilliant speech makers.
George Lucas: The historical basis for Star Wars goes back further than the 20th or 21st centuries. Much of the film trilogies is based on the Roman Empire and ancient Eastern influences. There may be a few inspirations from modern events, but not many. The reason Star Wars may seem similar to modern times is because history keeps repeating itself. The Roman Empire was basically what the Nazi would have been like if the Nazi had conquered the world.
That was a stern and honest response on the SS web site. However very true. You have shown us more creativity and vision then just about any movie maker I can think of. The amount of work and dedication it takes to do what you have accomplished is amazing and a heartfelt thank you for the amazing creativity and hard work you have shown us and the time you put into your work and your fans.
You are very accurate on your words. Stay true to your vision. The fans will love you for what you do and they just need to have faith in what you have already done. You're awesome. I have been a loyal fan for 25 years since I remember being able to check books out on The Making of Star Wars and your dreams and vision have helped shape and mold many of us to understand right/wrong and overcoming personal challenges and tragedy.
George Lucas: The best aspect of SuperShadow.com is the ability to freely speak my mind without restrictions. I can say whatever I'm thinking here because SS.com is populated by fans, who love Star Wars above most other things in life. I enjoy the direct feedback from the fans, which SS.com provides me with on a daily basis. The best intelligence agencies in the world are envious of my ability to keep my finger on the pulse of the people. Through SS.com, I know all the secret desires and wishes of the average member of the international fandom. I have said this many times and can't say it enough: SuperShadow is the most positive factor to have happened to Star Wars over the past 30 years.
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GL, I love all your movies even the ones with negative box-office earnings. However, I'm mystified as to why you would allow SuperShadow to post the movie plot formula for Star Wars and Indiana Jones. This info reveals that the six episodes of Star Wars are literally exactly the same. All you do is plug in new ideas for each plot element. Anybody can do that. I'm also surprised to learn that all four Indiana Jones movies are identical.
I think it would be best for the fans for you to keep the means by which you create your blockbuster movies a secret. Just my advice. I look forward to watching Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull even though there's no point in it existing since it is the same as the other three Indy films as highlighted by the Indy Jones plot formula.
George Lucas: After making films for over 35 years, I've earned the right to do whatever I want. I don't have to answer to the fans or anybody else for that matter. There's no reason to be an independent film maker if I have to march to the orders of people who don't know anything about the film business. I'll integrate fan ideas into future Star Wars projects for the rest of my life, but the vast majority of what I create over the next 20 years will be purely my vision.
I don't really care if the Star Wars and Indiana Jones plot formula shatters your perception of my film works. It really doesn't matter if Shadow reveals all the secrets of how I create my films. The readers of SuperShadow.com are, by far, the most loyal Star Wars fans on the planet. You have all made SS.com into the most popular Star Wars web site. You all need to relax a little and enjoy the moment. This is the best time to ever be alive. We exist at the absolutely most promising time in history. You should always remember how special we really are.
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What is the Star Wars beliefs on the creation of the Universe? Is it the big bang or has it something to do with the Rodar Wizards?
George Lucas: I would like to explain that the Rodar Wizards are not the Supreme Being, who created the Universe. Nothing is really known about the Rodar except that they are the most advanced sentient mortal life forms in the galaxy. Their level of technological development gives them godlike powers, but the Rodar are not the real gods.
There are many legends in the Star Wars galaxy about about how reality started from absolute nothingness. The Sith and evil people, in general, believe that the Universe was created by the dark side so that it could harness the life energy of living creatures to increase the dark side's powers. Another popular theory proffered by the Jedi is that the light side of the Force initiated the Universe as a means to experiment with creating sentient life forms.
Every sentient planet in the galaxy has their own unique take on how existence began. After studying the origins of the Universe for thousands and thousands of years, scientists in the Star Wars galaxy are unable to arrive at a common conclusion on how the Universe was born. It seems that the Great Creator is an infinitely enigmatic entity, which can never be understood at all.
This is an idea for a new color of a light saber. The crystal for it is found at the Sith Temple, when Luke Skywalker, Ben Skywalker and Anakin Solo are there to get Sith holocrons. They take it back to Coruscant and make a light saber with it.
The light-saber blade itself is color mixed (rainbow). The rainbow light saber is more powerful then any other light saber. It could knock other light sabers out of their users hands. No matter how hard their hand grip is. It could even cut through energy fields. When Ben and Anakin fight Horgon, (the leader of the Dark Jedi), Ben uses the rainbow light saber to fight Horgon.
Horgon has a light saber that's just as powerful as the rainbow light saber. While Ben and Horgon were fighting, Anakin appears behind Horgon and cuts his arms off. Then Ben and Anakin finish Horgon off. The light saber is then put away until the fourth trilogy. I hope you love my idea! Please answer me back.
George Lucas: This is one of the best ideas I have read in a long, long time. This brings up humorous memories of creating the old films. When we made the old films, we didn't have the necessary special effects to make multi colored light sabers. I could basically create green, blue or red light-saber blades. This didn't really matter in the old films because you only see three individuals who utilize light sabers in the old films: Obi-Wan, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
When I first started working on the prequel trilogy, I was stuck with the tradition of having a limited number of light-saber blade colors. The Jedi had only green and blue blades with purple blades added at the request of Sam, who played the role of Mace Windu. The Sith were limited to only red blades. I could have opened up the door to more light-saber blade colors, but it would have contradicted what we saw in the old films.
I basically had to save the idea of having many colors of light-saber blades for Episode 7, 8 and 9. It makes sense in the sequels because the New Jedi Order and the Dark Jedi don't follow the old ways. They can do whatever they want. That's why you'll see gold, silver, black, yellow, white and every other color imaginable for light-saber blades in the next trilogy.
I KNOW YOU PROBABLY WON'T GET THIS, BUT I'LL WRITE IT ANYWAY. I just want to thank you so much for giving the world STAR WARS. I know you get a lot of thank yous, but if you saw my room you would know what I mean. I have two mega Star Wars posters, a huge painted mural, my door knobs are X-Wing fighters, I have a replica light saber hanging on my wall underneath my autograph from my all time favorite Star Wars character, Carrie Fisher.
I know you said you don't like the Solo twins, but speaking for all the female/girl teenager Star Wars mega fans Jaina Solo is a really cool character. I own every single book she is in and I really admire her. This sounds silly, but if you do put her in the movies I'm going to audition for her! She is brave, talented and witty. Her brother Jacen is not a bad addition either. I'm just saying, Mr. Lucas Sir, that I wish you would consider adding the Solo twins to your already amazing list of characters.
It would be really cool for the girls of Star Wars to go win some battles. Again sir, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! For using your amazing creativity to make these wonderful films. In fact Hahaha. I own 3 copies of each one. My friends always know what they are watching when they come to my house. SO MY REALLY QUESTIONS ARE:
Will you consider Jaina Solo? If I'm 26 years old in 2021, am I too old for Jaina? GASP! Well, I guess filming is 4 years or so earlier so 22 years old? And is there going to be any more STAR WARS BATTLEFRONTS? I own almost all your video games and I defeated them both. Hahaha. Well, lastly here is a list of names I compiled who said they want Jaina Solo in Episode 7, 8 and 9. (Names omitted). Again sir, this is only my friends so it's not many. But Jaina even has fan clubs.
George Lucas: Your comment really shows an understanding of the Star Wars mythos. In Return of the Jedi, the Rancor keeper cries after Luke Skywalker kills the Rancor. The reason for this scene was to show that every creature in the galaxy has some other person who cares deeply for them. The problem is that the sequel trilogy is not suppose to be the Star Wars novels and comic books made into films. Those stories don't represent my vision. Additionally, the characters created for those ancillary stories are not part of my vision.
I'll take a few characters I find interesting from the novels and comic books and give them a role in the films, but the vast majority of characters appearing in Episode 7, 8 and 9 will be my original creations. You'll have to be content with following the lives of the Solo twins outside of the films. Thanks for being such a dedicated and special fan. You and your friends are my inspiration to create new Star Wars plots for the future Star Wars TV shows.
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DON'T DESTROY THE DARK SIDE! It would ruin the entire market for Star Wars. Also, if what happens in the Dark Horse comics wasn't necessarily true, then they are pointless and won't sell.
George Lucas: Believing that evil is invincible and can never be destroyed is a simplistic notion of reality. If evil can persist for eternity, then this means the powers of evil essentially control the nature of existence. In the end, good triumphs over evil. Destroying the dark side is an integral part of Luke Skywalker's destiny. The dark side is no match for the light side of the Force. Episode 9 will always end with the dark side being vanquished for all time.
Nobody is saying the Dark Horse comic books don't exist. They're real because you can see and hold the comic books in your hands. My point is that the outside stories written by third parties do not represent my official vision of the saga. Only plots penned by me are true Star Wars history.
George Lucas, the saga of Star Wars obviously has swept many people off of their feet for its pure awesomeness. Don't get me wrong, but I believe that as with every motion picture film, the music played a large part. John Williams has written breath-taking music for these films.
My question: How were you able to meet such a talented person? I too am a musician of similar music, but this music contains pure melodies that many people find astonishing and entertaining to listen to. A Star Wars fan.
George Lucas: When I was working on the first Star Wars film, I told Steven Spielberg that I wanted a timeless classical score for my new film. Steven suggested I contact John Williams because Steven thought Johnny would be perfect for Star Wars. I met Johnny and we both had a lot in common and had the same vision for a musical soundtrack with a sound, which would not age with time.
The only part of A New Hope that was beyond my expectations was Johnny's music. I was stunned at how powerful it really was. Three of my favorite Star Wars musical themes are from A New Hope: The main Star Wars musical theme, the Cantina Band theme and the Throne Room theme at the end of the film. I can't give Johnny enough credit for the success of Star Wars. He deserves much praise and appreciation from the fans.
Hi GL, I just wanted to say I'm a big fan from Australia and have watched Star Wars all my life and now my kids are watching it too. I just wanted to ask: Is Star Wars 7, 8 and 9 really going to be made as movies? I hope you will respond. Thanks for everything.
George Lucas: I guess you all know this, but the prequel trilogy was filmed in Australia. I must say Australia has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It would be nice to vacation for a few weeks Down Under. You are lucky to live in such a stunningly magnificent part of our planet.
The fans are always impatient regarding the next trilogy. I take 16 year breaks in between each trilogy. That's just the way it is. One day I'll produce Episode 7, but it's not going to be anytime soon. Right now, I want to spend as much time with my family and girl friends as possible. Also I'm looking forward to seeing fan reactions to the future Star Wars TV series. You're going to have to wait a decade or longer before I even think about creating the next film trilogy.
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Hey Mr. Lucas. I've always taken a personal interest in your work, especially Star Wars and Indiana Jones and am always reading up on the news.
I don't think I'm alone when I say I want more Darth Vader. The saga revolves around this central character and to stray too far from him makes Star Wars about something completely different. What plans do you have for incorporating Vader into future works?
Thanks! Forever a fan.
George Lucas: Well, the six episodes basically tell the story of the glorious rise, fall and ultimate redemption of Anakin Skywalker. An important side story is the development of Luke Skywalker from insignificant farm boy to the greatest Jedi Master in history. That's the whole story. There isn't anything else to reveal in full-length motion pictures.
In the computer animated Clone Wars TV series, you'll see more of the adventures of Anakin during the prequel time period, but you're not going to see Darth Vader in any future Star Wars TV show. The sequel trilogy will have an Anakin clone as an important character in Episode 9, but it's not the real Anakin so the sequels are not a continuation of Anakin's story. His adventures end at the conclusion of Return of the Jedi.
After Mace Windu's fall in Revenge of the Sith, it would be great to see him in a cyborg type of outfit like the one Darth Vader wears. Just a thought! Are there any Jedi Knights or Sith using Force hibernation? And if so, will we see any of them in the new movies?
George Lucas: I haven't really decided what form Mace Windu is going to take in the next trilogy. He suffered tremendous bodily damage from Palpatine's Force lightning and falling a steep distance from the Supreme Chancellor's office. It's possible for Windu to have some artificial constructs on his body to replace damaged areas of his self. However, Windu will still be recognizable as mostly Human. He won't be a "machine monster" like Vader or General Grievous.
It's tradition for me to introduce new Force abilities in each trilogy. You'll see some devastating Force powers like Force fireball, Force earthquake and Force tornado in the new films. Episode 7, 8 and 9 show the Jedi at the absolute pinnacle of their power.
So does Darth Maul's son ever show his face in a movie in the future?
George Lucas: This is a fascinating question which reveals a few secrets about the ways of the modern Sith Lords. Back in the ancient days many thousands of years prior to the events of The Phantom Menace, the Sith controlled the galaxy. During this reign of terror, the Sith had multiple wives and usually had several dozen children each. These offspring were trained as Sith so eventually the galaxy contained many, many Sith.
However, the path of the dark side leads to complete destruction in the end. The Sith had a violent war between themselves. The Sith wiped themselves out. Only Darth Bane survived this tragic massacre. Bane started the Sith rule of only two Sith at a time, one master and one apprentice. Bane initiated this rule because this was the only way to prevent the Sith Order from destroying itself again.
Another prohibition Bane instituted was that no Sith could marry or have children. Bane saw biological descendants of the Sith as potential adversaries. This continued all the way up to the prequel era. Darth Sidious and Darth Maul never got married and they never had any children.
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Hey Mr. Lucas, how's it going? I just wanted to tell you that I'm glad to hear about this new Binks character. I have no doubt that he will kick *** in the film. I have been reading the plot scripts and teaser script and believe it or not, I got the chills, because Episode 7 sounds great, I can’t wait for the films. But now onto my questions. I remember you said to someone that you were not going to use Kyle Katarn, but then I found out that you are.
So I was wondering what made you change your mind? I think Kyle is a cool Jedi. Another thing, what color is Luke's light saber? I read the teaser script and it said that he was holding a BLUE bladed light saber, so does this mean he changed his light-saber blade color in honor of both Obi-Wan and his father?
Because if he does have a blue bladed light saber, does that mean he has a completely different light saber? If it is different, I think that's just cool you know. A New Jedi Order, A New Republic, A New Light Saber, And New Characters, can it get any better?! Well, I wish you the best of luck with these new films, take care of yourself and your family.
George Lucas: Kyle Katarn is a fascinating character. I decided to include Katarn in the new trilogy because he is the tough kind of Jedi we need in the new films. He will not likely survive all three episodes, but all his scenes will be very important and dramatic.
You need to understand that in between Episode 6 - Return of the Jedi and Episode 7 - The Hidden Circle, Luke Skywalker goes on many adventures and loses or damages many, many light sabers during these campaigns. Luke has built several dozen light sabers so he always has a light saber when needed. All of Luke's light-saber blades are either green or blue. Luke doesn't build light sabers with exotic blade colors because it is his tradition to use only green or blue blades.
The more you learn about Episode 7, the most excited and enthralled you'll become. I've saved many of my best ideas for Episode 7, 8 and 9. The sequels have the potential to be the films the zealots will prefer the most.
Dear Mr. Lucas, first and foremost thank you for creating Star Wars, American Graffiti and Indiana Jones! I was mesmerized as a kid seeing the original Star Wars special effects. After, I had to find every book or article that had to do with how you did it. Thanks to your being a visionary, special effects made leaps and bounds.
Movies have not been the same since! On another note, it is difficult for people who have never made a movie to understand how much it does take away from your life. (I've made short films. My family and friends were amazed at how much time just one 3 minute short takes!) Life is too short, no one ever said on their death bed: "I wish I spent more time in the office" or for that matter the director's chair, etc.
My question, for which I haven't been able to find the answer yet, is the reason for changing the Force ghost image of older Anakin Skywalker with the younger Anakin Skywalker at the end of Return of the Jedi? Please forgive me if I am beating the proverbial dead horse. Thanks so much for your inspiration and giving the 'modern world' their own mythical legacy.
George Lucas: Yes, it's always important to keep your work in perspective. Your family should always be first. The reason the new Indiana Jones film has a much higher production budget than any of the prequel films is because Steven [Spielberg] insisted on filming in the United States so that he would be near his family during the filming process. Steven now has a large family and he wants to spend as much time with them as possible. I understand this, but it really cost me, but this film was going to be expensive because it has Steven, Harrison Ford and myself involved.
When I was finishing Revenge of the Sith, SuperShadow told me it would be interesting if the Force spirit of Anakin took a different form since we now know what Anakin looked like when he was a young Jedi. I was reluctant to change the Force spirit of Anakin because I had a lot of respect for Sebastian Shaw, who played the role of Anakin in Return of the Jedi.
I thought about it for a long time and then I concluded that the Force spirit would represent Anakin in his final Jedi form. Since the old Anakin never was a Jedi, I thought it would be interesting to have Hayden Christensen as the Force ghost of Anakin to show that old Anakin had returned to the good and young Anakin.
Hello Mr. Lucas. I just have 2 questions for you. First, I have heard of the rumors that there will be an Episode 7, 8 and 9 and I think that's great. Will there be an Episode 10, 11 and 12? Also, one part of "Return of the Jedi" puzzled me and it was when Luke Skywalker entered Jabba's palace and killed the two guards with Force choke. I don't know an extreme amount on the whole Force thing, but isn't that supposed to be a "Sith only" move?
George Lucas: This kind of thinking bewilders me. There are absolutely no facts from the films supporting the idea that Force choke is a Force ability, which can be utilized only by the Sith. If this were a Sith power only, then Obi-Wan or Yoda would have told Luke not to use certain Force powers because they are considered nefarious by the Jedi. There is no evidence from the films to support your idea. None at all.
The problem the fans have is that they write their own theories about Star Wars and pass the ideas around to their friends and then after a while you start to accept them as fact just because you thought them up. This is horrendous. Your theories about Star Wars should have a basis in reality. You should be able to point at scenes from the films, which support your contentions.
Episode 7, 8 and 9 are on the shelf right now. I will return to them one day, but not anytime soon. As for Episode 10, 11 and 12, those episodes will not happen during my lifetime. That's something my children will have to worry about.
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What religions are there in Star Wars? Is it possible to achieve nirvana or something like Buddha?
George Lucas: It's interesting to note that all cultures and tribes through history on our planet have had some type of religion or belief in the gods. This is true for the Star Wars galaxy as well. Each sentient planet in the galaxy has countless thousands of varied religions. Multiple this times 100 thousand sentient star systems in the galaxy and you get millions and millions of separate religions.
There's no point in discussing these religions because there's just too many of them. The most important religion in the galaxy is the study of the Force by the Jedi, Sith, Dark Jedi, Sutrans and Force witches. I don't like to talk about religion because I'm an influential person. People would immediately start following any silly religion from Star Wars if I were to actually describe it in full. It's sad that individuals can latch on to something new so easily.
On Earth, there are several billion individuals who survive on less than $ 5 U.S. dollars per day or less. If extraterrestrials were to arrive openly here, then billions of people would switch to whatever the alien religion is because the E.T.'s could provide for these people in ways their current Earthly governments and gods cannot.
Hi George, I am a life long fan and ever since I first saw Star Wars as a kid I've wanted to own a light saber. A few years ago, I discovered a replica prop of Luke Skywalker's light saber from "The Empire Strikes Back" made by a licensed company named Master Replicas. I was hooked and became an avid collector of Star Wars film prop replicas.
I don't know how popular a hobby it is because of its expensive nature, but since then I've acquired just about every Star Wars prop replica M.R. made. I believe you and Stephen Colbert fought with their FX light sabers on his show. (I loved that bit by the way). I was looking forward to collecting more styles of character weapons, helmets and props from the up coming Star Wars TV series.
However, this year Master Replicas gave up the Lucasfilm license and are not making Star Wars props any more. Do you know if any other company picked up the license? I do hope that myself and other Star Wars prop enthusiasts can continue collecting authentic licensed prop replicas to benefit Star Wars and Lucasfilm. Thank you for your time - Kid at heart.
George Lucas: Your love of Star Wars is very admirable. We try to supply the fans with the kinds of collectibles related to Star Wars and Indiana Jones that the fans are interested in buying. Lucasfilm is a privately held company. Hence, all our business dealings remain confidential for the most part. I can tell you that by the time we are ready to show the live action Star Wars TV series to the fans we will provide every collectible product imaginable to the fans. This will rival the films in the scope of merchandise available. The best years for Star Wars are in the future.
I think you should choose Steven Spielberg to direct the 3rd Star Wars trilogy because you and him did an excellent job on the other Indiana Jones movies.
George Lucas: Steven has never really wanted to direct a Star Wars film. I'm hopeful he will change his mind and direct one of the sequel trilogy films. He's always said that for him to direct Star Wars would be like me directing E.T.: The Extraterrestrial, Part 2 or a second Close Encounters of the Third Kind film. I can understand his opinion on this matter. It would be a daunting task for someone to follow in the wake of the prequel trilogy. He would have a difficult time matching the level of success I had with the prequels.
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I was reading a section of your official web site that said that there would be a character named Fis Fis Binks in the next trilogy. Being it that he is probably a close relative of Jar Jar Binks, will he be taking over the role of the clumsy and mildly idiotic character that we all love. Please say so because I really enjoyed Jar Jar's unique brand of humor. What exactly are these Rodar Wizards that you keep making mention of and are they more or less powerful than the typical Jedi Knight?
George Lucas: Fis Fis Binks is a sophisticated and refined Jedi Knight in the sequels. Fis Fis is the exact opposite of Jar Jar. There will be another new character, which will have the role as the irritating comic relief character. This humorous individual is light years more frustrating than both Jar Jar and C-3PO.
The Rodar Wizards are basically ethereal gods in the Star Wars galaxy. The Rodar are infinitely more powerful than mortals like the Jedi and Sith.
Dear George, first of all I have to say I love the Star Wars films. I watch them over and over, ever since I was a young child. Now all of my 3 children are very big Star Wars fans.
My question: what is foreseen for special effects on the new movie trilogy? I have loved what you have done with the episodes and think each movie just gets better. Next question, what advise can you give to someone that is interested in special effects and creating them? One of your biggest fans.
George Lucas: Over the next decade, I hope I.L.M. will make major strides in attaining photo realism with computer animation at an extremely economical price. It would be a dream for me to produce a film with the visual complexity of Revenge of the Sith for a few million U.S. dollars. As it stands now, the Star Wars films keep costing more money even with improvements in special-effects technology. I hope this changes, but it looks like that Episode 7 will be the most expensive film I've ever produced.
Getting involved in the special-effects business is precarious because the software and hardware technology evolves at a blistering pace. It's impossible for one person to know everything. My employees at I.L.M. specialize in certain areas of special-effects creation. You need to discover what you most like about special effects and concentrate on that aspect of the business.
Hi George, first of all, thank you for make Star Wars. It's awesome! I'm a fan from México and I've seen all the movies for my life time, what takes me to make my point. I know that you don't want to direct Episode 7 - 9, but you can certainly write them and let other people make them. You would be managing them or the special effects on I.L.M.
I think Steven Spielberg or Francis Ford Coppola or maybe Peter Jackson may direct them. Rick McCallum can support you and any fan would be more than happy to help you.
I know that you may be tired to hear this, but there's a lot of meaningful that came with Star Wars. Almost everybody in this Earth have listen at least, of Star Wars so it's very important to the thousands (I could really say millions) of fans all around the world. Any way happy holidays!
George Lucas: I didn't really want to direct the prequel films. However, SuperShadow advised me that the only way I could achieve my complete vision was for me to both direct and write the new films. This was not easy. Prior to The Phantom Menace, I hadn't directed a film since the late 1970's. The results of the prequel trilogy show I'm still a pretty good film maker. The prequels aren't the pinnacle of cinema, but that wasn't my goal.
I wasn't trying to win awards for the prequels. That doesn't interest me. I'm an artist. The most important thing for me is to achieve my artistic desires. I was able to do this with the prequels thanks in large part to the guidance of Shadow. I had the basic ideas for the plot lines of the new films, but the fans of SuperShadow.com allowed me to greatly enhance the story of the films with their best ideas.
By integrating countless thousands of fan ideas in the prequel trilogy, I was able to provide the fans with the exact Star Wars films they had always wanted to see. However, I'm getting old. I no longer have the inclination to direct and write full-length motion pictures. By the time we get to Episode 7, I will be well over seventy years old. I'm not going to spend my remaining years working on the films.
I'll provide the basic synopsis idea for Episode 7, 8 and 9, but somebody else will have to write the full screen plays and direct the films. I really need a break right now. Working on the various Star Wars TV series is consuming all my time along with producing the new Indiana Jones film. Let's see what happens in the future.
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How does Anakin's mother just give birth with no father? Who is Anakin's father?
George Lucas: I guess your question is an attempt to make sense of the actions of the theoretical gods. There's no evidence that immortal creatures exist in the Star Wars galaxy. At best, you've got legendary stories involving the Rodar Wizards with nothing to substantiate that they are real. You can't really understand why what happens is what happens.
Something of genuine enlightenment of unlimited intelligence decided to create a convergence in the Force involving Anakin. This quandary is something beyond explanation because the Force operates on a level above the ordinary mind. I guess it's unfathomable why a child of the Force like Anakin would become the worst individual in history unless Anakin is eclipsed by Darth Sidious in pure evilness.
How many Star Wars episodes do you plan to make in the future?
George Lucas: When Star Wars was brand new in the late 1970's, I had aspirations to rival the James Bond 007 franchise in the number of films produced. This was not feasible for many reasons. First, the special effects completely frustrated me. We couldn't really achieve my complete vision when we made the old films. Second, the worst time of my life was when I got divorced from my first and only wife Marcia. That was devastating in so many ways. Star Wars really ruined my life because I lost Marcia while producing the old films.
Fortunately, she took a large cash settlement instead of demanding 50 percent of Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Lucasfilm like she was entitled to. I can understand why she didn't want involvement in those things because the film business ruined her life. Third, I'm an old man. I don't have enough time left to venture beyond Episode 7, 8 and 9. The third trilogy will be the last ones made in my life time. You'll have to convince my children to continue Star Wars after I'm gone.
Hi George. Firstly I'd like to thank you for the positive influence that Star Wars has had on my life. I can't believe some of the criticisms I have read on this web site. Some people are far too picky, overly observational and negative. Your contribution to the modern world is great and immeasurable.
I have an idea for the new Star Wars TV series. In 'A New Hope,' Darth Vader says to Obi-Wan Kenobi: "You should not have returned," which could be interpreted to mean that Obi-Wan had already been on the Death Star. Also, Obi-Wan utters the immortal line: "That's no moon, that's a space station" earlier in the film. This too suggests that Obi-Wan had been to the Death Star as he recognises it.
My idea is that you could have a double episode with Ewan McGregor guest starring as Obi-Wan Kenobi. (I'm sure Ewan McGregor would be agreeable as he is clearly a big fan of the series). I'm not suggesting that the character should appear for any more than this one occasion as I understand that you want to mainly deal with new/minor characters.
The story could be that Obi-Wan joins up with the rebel alliance for one last mission. Unfortunately, the star ship they are on is captured and they are taken to the Death Star. (The star ship is badly damaged and now unusable and most of the crew/rebels are killed during the capture). Darth Vader is not on the Death Star, but is informed that a Jedi (and some rebels) have been captured.
He wants to deal with the problem personally so makes his way to the Death Star, (but does not interfere with the fate of the rebels whom are to be tortured/questioned and executed at the hands of Moff Tarkin or one of his subordinates. He is only interested in the Jedi).
The rebels are taken to be executed, but Obi-Wan is kept in a holding cell. He promptly escapes by creating some sort of diversion using his Force abilities. The cliffhanging conclusion of the first episode would be that the rebels are about to be executed and the viewer will not be sure if Obi-Wan will reach them in time to save them. [You will see one of them executed, but he is an insignificant character. One of the rebels will be a major character/hero of the TV series so we, the viewer, will care about his fate].
At the beginning of the second episode, Obi-Wan saves the remaining rebels from execution. Obi-Wan knows he must cut his losses and get his remaining wounded comrade(s) off of the Death Star. During the episode, he deactivates the tractor beam. The end of the second episode would see Obi-Wan standing at the entrance of his escape ship (stolen Imperial craft) looking back as Darth Vader enters the hangar. (Darth Vader has just arrived on the Death Star).
Obi-Wan has to choose to flee for the sake of his comrades (one of whom would be a major character of the TV series). At the end of the episode, we would see Obi-Wan make the choice to return to Tatooine as he decides that watching over Luke Skywalker is his priority. This would be one of the issues of the double episode. Obi-Wan starts off believing that he must remain on Tatooine, but is talked into getting involved (it must be something important to him).
I hope my idea is not too bad. I just wanted to let you know it. Thanks for all the enjoyment that Star Wars has given me throughout my life and I look forward to the TV series. Regards.
George Lucas: It's difficult to describe in words how deeply and thoroughly you understand the vision I have for the saga. It's rare to read a comment from such a gifted writer. I've seen many story ideas in my time, but yours is very, very impressive. I would like to take a moment to thank you for being the fan that makes all my sacrifices worth the effort. Sometimes I wonder why I spend so much time writing adventures for a fictional world, which some people do not fully grasp.
It really makes my day, no make that week. It really makes my week to view an astute construction of plot development. Few comprehend how difficult it can be to create new ideas from something with the repetitious nature of Star Wars. The films all involve the exact same plot traditions. You have to really work to make the elements of the story fresh and new to the viewers. You have really impressed me with the care and thoughtfulness in which you crafted this simple yet eloquent story. I hope you have a fabulous time in life because you have brightened my week.
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Dear Mr. Lucas, did you write Episodes I - IX before Episode IV was released? Or were some written after Episode IV was released?
George Lucas: From 1972 to 1976, I wrote full time on Star Wars. I ended up with a massive story which spread out over four trilogies of films. It was difficult for me to grasp it all. I had no idea where I should begin the plots as films. Given the technology available in 1976, I thought I had the best chance of having success with the second trilogy. The plot was simple and straightforward and we didn't have a lot of special effects shots outside of space scenes. I thought we had a good shot at doing star ships in space pretty well. So essentially, I decided to start with A New Hope.
As for the overall story, that changes greatly as I write the screen play for each episode. I have a basic story I want to tell, but it is not very specific. Instead, I enjoy making up the best parts with little or absolutely no planning.
GL: I am a big Star Wars fan and am a particularly big fan of Darth Vader. I am also a big fan of Marvel Comics. It has been said that Dr. Doom played a part in your inspiration for Darth Vader. And there are similarities (i.e. both use armour to protect scarred bodies and both ingenious with extremely strong wills, etc). I have heard you even said this in an interview, but have been unable to find it on the web or on the web site. Is this rumour or truth? Great job on the movies. Thanks for bringing it to life for us fans.
George Lucas: There are many sources I pay homage to when I created Vader. Vader is part monster brought back to life. He's basically a robot with feelings. I would say Vader is not based on one source material. Instead, I borrowed from hundreds and hundreds of ideas when I created Vader. It's never simple. There are so many wonderful concepts you can integrate into your own ideas.
Mr. Lucas, I love all your movies and have become fascinated by the video games Knights of the Old Republic. Are you going to make any more of these video games and if not what books can I purchase to read about the Old Republic and the origins of the Jedi/Sith?
George Lucas: I don't follow Lucas Books or Dark Horse comics very closely. I know the general direction of the plots for the stories, but I don't have enough free time to read all the materials they produce. Your best bet is to go down to your local book dealer or comic book shop and ask the owners of those places what kinds of Star Wars stories you're interested in. He or she will be able to give you the correct guidance. Make sure you buy novels and comic books that have the official seals for Lucas Books and Dark Horse comics. The worse thing that can happen is for a pirate to get a penny wrongfully from Star Wars.
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Dear George, what would Episodes 1, 2 and 3 be like if you made them first? Also what would Episodes 4, 5 and 6 be like if you made them after?
George Lucas: This is a question with no answer. One of the reasons I couldn't start with The Phantom Menace back in the 1970's was because I didn't have the special effects needed to showcase the Clone Wars and intricate light-saber fights.
It's true that the Clone Wars don't become an important factor until after The Phantom Menace, but if I had managed to complete it, then the filming of Attack of the Clones back then would have been impossible because I couldn't make a Clone Wars battle or show Yoda in a light saber duel.
When choosing where to begin with Star Wars, I had to start with the episodes I could complete at the time. Anyway, I thought A New Hope had a more promising story premise because it featured the Empire at its zenith of power and the death star battle. I believed we could find a way to create a space battle. I'll admit the scope of the death star battle in A New Hope is meager when compared to the battles of the prequel trilogy.
However, at the time, A New Hope was a "beyond the state of the art" film. Nobody had ever done what we did in the first one. It seems kind of weak now, but it was stunning so long ago. So really it was impossible to begin the saga with The Phantom Menace.
Hello Mr. Lucas, I enjoy all your films. I grew up watching your movies and now my children are too. The Star Wars movies have become so iconic that generations from now will be viewing them for the 1st time and so on. At what stage are the next installments of Star Wars movies Episode 7 - 9? When can we expect to see them?
George Lucas: The continued success of Star Wars is based primarily on acceptance of the film trilogies by new generations of children. I would like to thank you for giving the gift of Star Wars to your kids. It is important that the fans do their part to make Star Wars popular with each generation. One of the great benefits of taking a 16 year break in between the film trilogies is being able to introduce the films to a new generation of people.
No work, none at all, is being done involving Episode 7. It'll be many years before I can give the readers of SuperShadow.com updated versions of the plot outlines for the future film trilogy. I enjoy working on the trilogies, but I can't spend all my time dwelling on the films. Life always seems to benefit me no matter what I do.
Most of my ideas are embraced by the fans and the failures have long since been forgotten. Episode 7 will be ready for cineplexes by May 2021. You have much life to enjoy before then. Each day should be cherished. I would like to express my gratitude to the fans for allowing me to live the best life possible.
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George, one question for ya. Blu-Ray or HD DVD to support the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchise?
George Lucas: Your question reminds me of the Beta Max vs. VHS war between video recording machines from the 1980's. We didn't release Star Wars or Indiana Jones during this time period. It was in our best interests to allow the home video viewing market to become fully saturated around the world. We ended up marketing Star Wars and Indiana Jones to VHS long after a large majority of households owned a VCR.
Lucasfilm is a minuscule company. We've learned to maximize revenue streams because the only profitable film properties we own are Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Likewise in today's world, we're not going to sell high-def Star Wars and Indiana Jones DVD's until after the new DVD machines have fully developed as an integrated part of most households.
Right now, few people own the next generation DVD machines. We can't make any significant revenues from high def at this time. I would say by 2015 we can discuss releasing Star Wars and Indiana Jones on high def machines. I might consider packaging all the deleted scenes from the old films for the high def versions. The reason I didn't include deleted scenes with the old films on DVD is because you have to save important things for later releases. If I expect fans to buy Star Wars on high def, I have to include material not found on the ordinary DVD's.
You say you make the films for yourself. So, I was just wondering why you make them? What do they mean to you? And why are they worth ten years of your life to make?
George Lucas: When you ask a question this bluntly, it sort of stuns me. It's hard for me to argue that making a Star Wars trilogy is worth ten years of my life. I didn't plan for any of this to happen. It took me by surprise. Star Wars has been a thirty year detour, which completely altered my future. To answer your question the best I can, I must say I'm a film maker.
Creating films is what I do for a living. It's my job. For most of you, it would be a dream turned reality if you could direct and write films for profit. I don't take my position in life for granted. I'm very appreciative of the gift the fans have given me.
I've had three successful film ideas in my life: American Graffiti, Star Wars and Indiana Jones. The sequel More American Graffiti didn't do well at the box office. Hence, that series ended. Indy Jones is really Steven Spielberg's vision. The story ideas originate from me, but the overall look and feel of Indy Jones is all Steven. This leaves me with Star Wars.
It's rare in the entertainment industry to have a single film idea, which can be translated into six films with more on the way. I've been fortunate with Star Wars. However, being the creator of Star Wars can be a burden at times. People see me as the Star Wars guru or expert or whatever you want to call it. Nobody can see me for what I am beyond Star Wars. Perhaps, we should all be this lucky. I keep it in perspective and I always remember that family and friends are much more important than being a film maker.
Mr. Lucas, I want to start by saying that I am a diehard Star Wars fan and truly believe that the original three films are masterpieces. My only question is why you changed so many of the things that made the first trilogy so great. Action and adventure? Comedy? (The funny kind, not the Jar Jar Binks kind). Fantasy grounded in reality? Good acting?
The new films have incredible special effects and a wonderful storyline and background fiction, but also atrocious acting, dialogue and a style that reminds me of the worst Saturday morning cartoons. (Star fighters that talk in what sounds like Japanese at the beginning of Episode 3).
Not to mention the great battle scenes seem pointless when all the combatants are either droids or clones. No matter how grand the war is, expendable factory made soldiers make no emotional connection.
George Lucas: I think if you closely peruse Star Wars and yourself, you will ultimately see that you are the one who has changed over time not the film trilogies. As SuperShadow revealed many years ago, the films are all exactly the same. I have common re-current plot traditions for each episode. The prequel trilogy is essentially a "clone" of the old trilogy.
Many of you can't see this true reality because you are no longer young. You embraced the first trilogy several decades ago without hyper studying and critiquing the films. Shadow has made it extremely popular for fans to find flaws and mistakes in the films. If you spend year after year investigating the two trilogies, you're going to think you have found something unique. I'll admit the films aren't perfect. There are many aspects of the old films I would love to modify, change or eliminate completely.
If you don't enjoy the prequels as much as the older ones, then that's your opinion. However, don't create non-existent foolishness regarding the acting, dialogue and style of the new films. If the new trilogy were as lowly as a few of you perpetually argue, then why is the prequel trilogy so much more successful than the old films? The prequels have a higher box-office gross. The prequels have sold three times as many DVD's. The merchandising based on the prequels has outsold the collectibles from the old films by a wide margin.
All and all, the prequels represent my vision for the saga more than the old films ever will. For those of you who disagree, there's nothing I can do for you. It is imperative that we enjoy life without being wholly cynical and upset with the way life progresses for each of us.
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Hello Mr. Lucas. First of all, I would like to thank you for your spectacular six Star Wars movies. All are equals for me. Now a little question and I will appreciate it if you answer to this. In The Phantom Menace in one scene, it's very easy to notice Quinlan Vos at Mos Espa sitting with smugglers (I guess) and watching Anakin passing by. Also I noticed Aurra Sing when pod racer starts. Why Quinlan & Aurra gained only one shot in the film? That's all. Thanks for reading my question. I wish you Happy Holidays and a happy new year. Best regards from Greece, George.
George Lucas: I would like to take a moment to comment on the beautiful nation of Greece. Your home country is one of the most lovely places on Earth. I have visited Greece on several occasions during my many excursions to Europe. It's mesmerizing that Alexander the Great originated from Greece. Your nation has a rich tradition, which we should all appreciate.
There is no cameo of Quinlan Vos during the prequel trilogy. The films feature hundreds and hundreds of minor characters like Aurra Sing. Since each episode runs only a few minutes over 2 hours, you can't provide all worthy characters with an abundance of screen time. When my artists were creating designs for The Phantom Menace, I was intrigued with the look of Aurra. I didn't really have a substantial role for her, but I thought the fans should at least get a glimpse of Aurra.
I love Star Wars, but I think it's best to leave it as six episodes as it ruins the plot of Anakin bringing the Force back into balance and I know there will be more Sith if you make another three episodes. Please don't ruin the Star Wars plot. It's fab as it is.
George Lucas: When I reflect back on the creation of the two trilogies, I miss the people I worked with and the incredible memories, but I don't miss the work. The Star Wars DVD's bonus features give a glimpse at what goes into making the films. However, nothing can really give you a grasp of how difficult it is. During the filming of A New Hope in 1976, I was lucky to have survived the process. That was the worst time of my life. It was so bad that I didn't have the drive to direct The Empire Strikes Back or Return of the Jedi.
I know all fans think it was a huge mistake to hire directors for the sequels to A New Hope because neither of these films measured up to A New Hope when all was said and done. If you could spend a few days in my position, you would fully realize why I need a sixteen year break in between producing each film trilogy. It's unfair for the fans to expect me to spend my entire life working on the films.
The reason it is taking so long to get the two Star Wars TV series ready for release is because of how burned out I got from the task of creating the prequels. A very, very few of you wish the prequels didn't exist. These same people aren't looking forward to Episode 7. It really doesn't matter what you think since I'm making the films to achieve my own special artistic vision. You can choose not to watch the next trilogy, but you have no right to tell me what to do with my life.
Hello George, merry Christmas and happy new year. To me, your present to the world was Star Wars. Thanks very much. I've been having a thought about it though was Anakin really a Jedi and did he turn out the way he was by being found by a Jedi? I mean Anakin could have been something else that's Force sensitive and this could provide numerous sub plots like his race might be mythological.
Also I think that Luke Skywalker and company should be the fall guys in Episode 7. Luke being the Obi-Wan and Han Solo and Princess Leia being Owen and Beru Lars ending fatal and tragic. I don't think we need to follow them, but have them as a leaver. As a fan, I think we're only halfway through the story. The Force is mysterious like the start with Anakin with his immaculate conception. It should end in a biblical and grand way. Thanks for reading.
George Lucas: The plot of Star Wars evolves over time. When I created A New Hope, Anakin and Darth Vader were separate characters. Eventually I decided to make Anakin and Vader the same person for The Empire Strikes Back. This raises a contradiction regarding what Obi-Wan told Luke about the past during A New Hope. There is no way, with current special-effects technology, to correct this error. Alex is no longer with us so I can't refilm any of Obi-Wan's scenes for the old films. There are certain mistakes that may not be corrected during my life time.
In mythological adventures, important figures do perish. I don't dispute this fact. Achilles is the greatest hero of the Iliad yet he does not survive. I believe the core characters comprised of Luke, Han, Leia and Lando are invulnerable. You're not going to see the end of their lives in the films. I want a happy resolution for the final trilogy. However, important characters like Obi-Wan, Yoda and Mace Windu do not survive the films. Likewise, crucial heroes from Episode 7, 8 and 9 will not make it successfully through the whole trilogy.
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Do you think you're the luckiest and most blessed individual in the galaxy to have SuperShadow as your best friend? Few mortals get an audience with the massively iconic and the greatest world famous Star Wars expert ever known. Always continue the greatness that is the Star Wars experience. We love ya.
George Lucas: You can never question fate. I've been fortunate to have met certain people at the exact right moment in life. The most fortuitous moment of my life was meeting Shadow. He is the most amazingly bright, kind and compassionate person on our planet. His influence involving Star Wars over the past 12 years has been monumental. I could not have reached the full potential of the prequel trilogy without the innumerable ideas from the SuperShadow.com fans, which were integrated into the scripts of the prequels.
I think you all recognize how beneficial Shadow has been to us all. My life is much better today, than the time prior to meeting Shadow. He's someone I can always turn to in my moments of need. In the end, I'm not really worthy to be Shadow's closest friend. If it weren't for Star Wars, I might not have made his acquaintance. I will be indebted to Shadow for the rest of my life for providing me with direct feedback from the most ardent Star Wars fans.
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Mr. Lucas, just wanted to send you a nod for your wonderful work on all of the Star Wars movies. I think you are way too hard on yourself, but then I believe the saying goes: "You are always your own worst critic." It is my honest belief that many of the fans of the genre have forgotten what the special effects of the time were and what the caliber of Star Wars' competition was.
I am glad for you that you were able to re-work them into what the original "Picture in Your Head" was, but I know that was more for you than the fans and I think even if you hadn't people would still remember them with fondness. I am a collector and a huge fan and have been since 1977. At one point, I even had every single action figure and most of the vehicles from the first three movies, but my dog (ironically named Chewbacca) ate the heads off all of them except for Vader.
I guess he was also a fan. Any way, I wanted you to know that the message I received from child hood and even through the release of the sixth installment to the entire epic tale was a positive one and continues to help me keep a steady moral compass in my everyday life. I can't wait for the Star Wars TV show, cartoons and eventually third trilogy. Keep up the great work and warmest regards to you and your family. Thank you.
George Lucas: Thanks for your care and compassion during this Christmas season. It's true we didn't have any competition with high quality special-effects films back in 1977. Star Wars was basically the only film trying to push the envelope with enticing visuals to greatly enhance the story telling potential of films. The saga is not as popular today because we now have intense competition from other special-effects driven films like Spider-man, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lord of the Rings and many others.
I can't tell you what kind of untold fortune we've made from the public as a result of the fans having to buy new Star Wars merchandise as a result of older Star Wars products being destroyed by friendly animals. This is a long cherished Star Wars tradition, which helps keep Lucasfilm in business. We can't survive without excessive profits from Star Wars.
After all these years, I'm still glad to have you as a fan. It gives me extreme satisfaction to learn that Star Wars has given you a positive outlook on life. I love reading comments about the tremendous impact Star Wars has had on a person. SuperShadow and I will continue to bring you the best possible plot outlines based on Star Wars. Our most exciting days remain in the future. May the Force watch over you and your family for ever and ever. Have a great life. You've earned it.
Hey George. The old films had a certain warmth to them, more lovable characters as well. The new films missed the Han solo - Chewbacca capers.
The new films have more information and Yoda vs. Darth Sidious. But lack something. A different bad guy in each episode didn't help. Try and establish the bad guys early in the next trilogy. Darth Maul would have been great if he was in all 3 films.
George Lucas: There is no thematic structural difference between the old films and the prequel trilogy. The films in both trilogies are identical. The problem is that you have grown old. Shadow often reveals to the fans that the fans remember the old films through rose colored glasses. When you were a child, life was perfect for you in about every way you could imagine. As you got older and older, for most of you life kept getting worse and even worse still. Some of you have reason to be bitter about life.
However, we should all feel blessed to have SuperShadow.com in our lives. It has completely changed the future of Star Wars. When you're sad and depressed, don't watch the new films. Instead read the Holy Bible especially the humorous parts about the end times in the Book of Revelation. After reading about the apocalypse, everything else in comparison will seem positive and happy. Believe in Star Wars. It is there to guide you in life and to make you a better person.
When will the teaser trailer be released for Episode 7?
George Lucas: We're planning to release the teaser trailer for Star Wars Episode 7 during November 2020 in theaters worldwide. It's tradition for us to debut the teaser trailer for each film about six months prior to the theatrical release of the film. Then in the Spring of 2021, around March or April, we will reveal the full-length trailer for Episode 7.