Wednesday, May 14, 2008

George, you're the greatest movie director, producer and writer of all time. Why don't negative reviews from cinema critics and fandom zealots bother you? You don't seem to care what they have to say. Thanks.

George Lucas: My job is to make films, which attract the largest possible audience. I don't make films to please film critics or insane fans, who don't appreciate my artistic vision. The vast majority of people, who watch my films at theaters, aren't obsessive about Star Wars or Indiana Jones. This may seem hard to believe, but the average person is not addicted to SuperShadow.com like all of you are.

Most individuals never think about Star Wars and Indiana Jones outside of the theaters. They don't spend countless hours searching for and reading info about my films on the Internet. If I made my films to achieve acceptance from film critics or the jaded few fans, who are bitter about life, I would be out of business. Nobody cares about what these sparse number of unhappy cynics are complaining about. In the end, I'm going to do what I want to do regardless of what other people think.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Is it possible for a Force ghost like Obi-Wan and Yoda to take a physical form?

George Lucas: You need to watch the Star Wars films a lot more closely. This is already explained in the films. Obi-Wan reveals to Luke Skywalker that Obi-Wan can't help Luke battle Darth Sidious and Darth Vader at the end of Return of the Jedi. This clearly states the limited nature Force spirits can take in reality. You have much to learn. It's important to watch the films often because many of the secrets of Star Wars still elude the fans.

Can you make a Star Wars Episode III 1/2? Because Star Wars Episode III and IV are like 20 years apart.

George Lucas: Star Wars Episode 7, 8 and 9 will be the last film trilogy produced in my life time. There will never be a full length Star Wars film set in between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. This time period will be explored exclusively in future Star Wars TV series.

A television show gives me the ability to delve deeply into the various stories I want to develop. Hopefully, I can spend the next decade working on hundreds of episodes for TV. Every so often we will release the TV series in theaters if the new Clone Wars film does well at the box office later this year.

Hi! I am a lifelong fan, literally. I'm approaching middle age and finally have decided to make an independent film, which is something I always wanted to do. Due to family and work obligations, film school is not an option. Do you have any tips in regards to selecting a cast or any general advice for people trying to break into film directing or producing?

If you never see this or answer this question, I wish you could know that I grew up on Star Wars. My three year old son is now obsessed with Darth Maul and "Bad Anakin" and my future grandchildren, God willing, will be enjoying all six Star Wars episodes. We're excited about Indiana Jones 4 and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and the Clone Wars film this summer. Take care!

George Lucas: What a wonderful comment. The best gift you can give your children is the adventures taking place in the Star Wars galaxy. I will continue to create new Star Wars plots for the rest of my life. Dedicated fans like yourself won't let me retire because Star Wars is nothing without me. I'm ready to enter a new golden era for Star Wars in the TV market.

Making money in the film business is much more difficult today as compared to when I started in the early 1970's. Ironically, it's much, much more easy to get your films seen because of free distribution on the Internet. My advice to novice film makers is to follow your heart. I've done this my entire film career and life has turned out great for me. Everything goes my way at all times. I'm one of the most blessed people of all time.

It's important to have persistence and stubbornness in keeping with your artistic vision regardless of what other people and critics might say. If I had listened to the individuals who were against Star Wars, my entire life would have been ruined. Nobody thought Star Wars was an interesting idea with potential for unlimited success. I wonder how many other film franchises similar to Star Wars or Indiana Jones never happened because the cynics convinced some young genius that his ideas are silly and awful.

Have fun and do what makes you happy. You may get lucky and have some film studio executive discover your work. Thanks for being such a loyal fan, who has made my life extremely special. I'm indebted to all the people out there who support me no matter what I decide to do. True fans accept my vision under all conditions.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

George Lucas, stop making movies! The early reviews for Indiana Jones 4 and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull are starting to pour in from the fans. Most of these criticisms are negative. They say the villain Irina Spalko is inhuman. They say Mac has nothing to do in the movie. They say there's no tension or jeopardy for Indiana Jones. They don't ever sense Indy is in any real danger.

These fan reviews might be from the zeros at life you warn us about, but it's looking like the bitter reaction to Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace all over again. However, even with the fan backlash to the first prequel film, it still grossed over $ 925 million U.S. dollars at the worldwide box office.

These naysayers point out that there's no point in making Indiana Jones 4 because it doesn't add anything new to the Indy Jones series. It's basically the same exact movie as revealed in the Indiana Jones plot formula. Do you hate the fans and are you doing this on purpose to test us? From a very, very concerned fan.

George Lucas: You need to see Indiana Jones 4 for yourself. There's an extremely loud and vocal group of people, who don't like any film I've created since the late 1980's. You can't let the cynics and jaded few infect you with opinions that don't ring true. I stand by this film. It's taken 19 years to get to this point.

Sure, we're not going to get a 100 % approval rating from the fans. We already realize this fact. Some of you will complain no matter what I do. I could have a film with a two hour battle between Darth Maul and Boba Fett and some would complain why couldn't I make the film over three hours in length like The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Overall, you shouldn't care what other people think. You have to make up your own mind. Indiana Jones 4 is a spectacular film in true classic adventure heroism style.

SS revealed the basic plot summary for the new Clone Wars film and SS stated you have Obi-Wan and Anakin searching for Jabba the Hutt's son, who has been captured. Wow. How original. Having a character taken prisoner in a Star Wars film. That's never been done before. Sense the heavy sarcasm. Are you spending more than 30 seconds creating these plots?

Thirty years ago you were extremely cool and cutting edge. Now you're writing stories with the familiar cliches over and over again ad infinitum. Why do you so strictly follow the plot traditions of Star Wars? Is it too financially risky to be original?

George Lucas: There's a limited number of plot devices available to a film maker. One of the most important is the villains seizing someone and the good guys having to find a way to save this individual. I didn't start this trend. It's been going on since the birth of cinema. It's difficult to find a science fiction or adventure film serial from the 1930's and 1940's that doesn't have somebody being captured at some point.

The Clone Wars film is an impressive addition to official Star Wars history. It even surpasses the prequel trilogy in many ways. I know most of you are thinking I can't improve on the prequels, but you should expect to be highly entertained this August.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

George, we love you more than we can express. You have changed the nature of cinema on many occasions. What single movie is your favorite from the decades of the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's and 2000's? Thanks for improving the world daily. You're the best.

George Lucas: My favorite film release in theaters between 1960 to 1969 would have to be The Good, The Bad and The Ugly directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood. From 1970 to 1979, my pick would be Close Encounters of the Third Kind by my close friend Steven Spielberg.

During 1980 to 1989, the most startling and innovative film I admire above others would be the original Terminator film by James Cameron. From 1990 to 1999, my choice would be The Crow starring the late Brandon Lee. Over the past ten years, I would say that The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is superior to all other films of the time period.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

In 2012, the world is doomed pointed from the American Indians. And in 2017, an asteroid is gonna bash the Earth pointed from media/scientists. And in 2025, the water is gonna dry pointed from the animal organization. How is Star Wars gonna survive that? Is that just crap or is the end really here?

George Lucas: Predicting the end of the world is a profitable industry. You can make millions of U.S. dollars by frightening the public. Our planet is 4.5 billion years old approximately. The dinosaurs ruled their domain for over 100 million years. For someone to seriously say the end is near is just trying to make money.

What all conspiracy theories have in common is that they aren't real. Life is simple. Nothing really interesting is going on. Enjoy your life and never give the doomsday cults any of your time. There is so much to explore. These are our brightest days. The future is always better than the past.

Hey George, I think you should make a Star Wars TV series which spans from the beginning to the end of the Jedi and Sith including every detail and things only you could think of. What do you think?

George Lucas: A lot of fans want to see the entire history of the Jedi and Sith in a Star Wars TV show. At the moment, this isn't going to happen. The new Clone Wars TV series focuses on the time in between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. The future live action Star Wars TV show takes place in between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.

If these two TV series are successful, then I will consider creating a TV show based in the ancient times of the early Jedi and Sith. Over a ten year period, we could reveal the entire era of the Jedi and Sith. It would take at least 10 individual seasons with over 200 episodes to fully explain all the ideas I have about the Jedi and Sith.

Hi George, I love everything Star Wars and have to say I am greatly anticipating the new Star Wars television shows coming out. I have also bought all the Star Wars books, comics and DVD's so my question is this: is the Star Wars expanded universe going to continue in the future? I have heard you are losing money on these projects and may discontinue them. Yours truly, a big fan **** ***** New South Wales Australia.

George Lucas: Overall, we make a slight profit from the Star Wars novels and comic books. We make huge sums of money from the Star Wars video games although a few of these lose cash. The expanded universe will continue to exist for as long as we can generate excessive earnings from all of it combined. Thanks for the support in purchasing items from the expanded universe. I encourage every fan to invest heavily in Star Wars merchandise. We make these things for your benefit in the end.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Hi G. Does Luke Skywalker ever have an apprentice of his own? If so, could you make another video game as awesome as the Star Wars The Force Unleashed video game? This could be done differently you know so that it wouldn't be the same exact thing. Your thoughts?

George Lucas: After Return of the Jedi, Luke has many Jedi padawans as Luke rebuilds the Jedi Order. For the time being, LucasArts doesn't make Star Wars video games taking place after Return of the Jedi. The type of video game you describe can't happen until we begin to work on Episode 7, which is years and years down the line.

Lucas, you are a genius. The way you can figure out names for creatures, Jedi, Sith and some droids. The way you figured out to call their weapons blasters, bow casters and light sabers, I'll never know. That new Star Wars trilogy will be awesome. I will definitely get the movies when they come out. Pure genius, man.

George Lucas: Thanks for the warm words. You are very, very important to me. You have made all my dreams a reality. I should be the one giving you the compliments. None of this was planned. I didn't set out to make all these "cool" things like you listed. It happened by accident.

I got real lucky with Star Wars. Outside of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, my ideas usually don't work with audiences. I'll never be able to explain why Star Wars resonates so enthusiastically with millions of people around the globe. You can't escape the pull of fate.

Hey George, will you ever make a Star Wars Galaxies video game for the X-Box 360? I really think it would be a wonderful idea. The X-Box 360 offers X-Box Live. So you could set it up so players can play through the X-Box Live. Your fan.

George Lucas: Sony has an exclusive agreement with Lucasfilm regarding a large scale online video game involving Star Wars. LucasArts can produce individual video games for the X-Box 360 and other video gaming platforms, but we can't create a video game like Star Wars Galaxies for X-Box Live. I do think it's a great idea. I expect you to do real well in life. You have an instinct for thinking up fantastic concepts.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Hey Mr. Lucas, interesting web site you and SS have put together. I'd worked on getting together a Star Wars plot formula, but apparently I'd only skimmed the surface as to what it actually was. Anyway, I've always wondered, what powers would one gain from becoming a ghost of the Force?

Was Obi-Wan simply trying to scare Darth Vader, or was Obi-Wan absolutely serious, because either way, Obi-Wan gave himself up for a reason and I'm sure Obi-Wan could have found some way to escape if he just wanted to teach Luke Skywalker?

Anyway, it'd be great if you could answer my question. I've been a fan of Star Wars for years and I can't wait to see the new Clone Wars movie coming out and the new Indiana Jones 4 movie should be a blast.

George Lucas: During A New Hope, Darth Vader desperately wanted revenge against Obi-Wan for ruining Vader's life at the end of the prequel trilogy. You need to understand that Vader had no idea that Qui-Gon Jinn had unlocked the secrets of vanishing at death and coming back to the real world as a Jedi ghost. Vader thought once you're dead you're dead and can't cause trouble for the Sith Lords anymore.

Obi-Wan warned Vader, but Vader had no way of knowing Obi-Wan could return after being killed. Luke Skywalker would not have been able to destroy the death star without the guidance of Obi-Wan. If Vader had taken Obi-Wan prisoner, then the Empire would have defeated the Rebel Alliance at the Battle of Yavin 4. Ironically, it was fortuitous for the galaxy that Vader wanted to kill Obi-Wan no matter what. The Jedi finally managed to outsmart the Sith for once.

Hi George, Karen Traviss is a great author and I really liked reading her Star Wars novels. The question I wanted to ask you however was: When you retire from film making, would you ever write a novel yourself? Thanks, your biggest fan from England.

George Lucas: Writing a full length novel is time consuming and would take many, many months to complete. Life is too short for me to write a book. I will never retire from the film business because I'm having so much fun why would I ever want to quit?

Most people retire because they have no other choice. I own Lucasfilm and I own Star Wars. I'm independently wealthy and have no worries at all. It is a blessing to be me. I know this and I'm grateful to the fans for allowing my vision to prosper year after endless year. Our best days remain in the future.

I have an idea for you, GL. How about with the New Republic, you clone Anakin so he is in the Jedi Council?

George Lucas: Some of you lack a basic understanding of my creation. The New Republic bans the cloning techniques to make duplicates of intelligent persons. The Jedi are forbidden from resurrecting the ancient Jedi by making clones. The Dark Jedi don't adhere to the ways of the New Republic. The Dark Jedi want to clone Anakin and Luke Skywalker so that they can fulfill Anakin's prophecy from The Empire Strikes Back of Anakin and Luke ruling over the galaxy with peace and order.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Hi George. I'm learning graphic design and art at the moment and I've got an interest in film. I was wondering seems as you're a seasoned pro in the art of film, whether you can draw or have other artistic talents? Many thanks.

George Lucas: I don't have the talent to draw or paint on a professional level. My visual ideas in my mind are described to the artists, who work for me, and they translate my imagination to something that is real on paper or in a computer. I wish I could do this myself, but I didn't try to develop such talents when I was young.

My unique trait is the ability to write scripts and direct films, which mesmerize, enthrall and stun millions of fans around the world. After the unbelievable success of the prequel trilogy, I have nothing left to prove. Special thanks to the audience for watching my films over and over again ad infinitum. That's the best compliment a film maker can receive.

What's up, GL? If Darth Vader wanted to rule with Luke Skywalker as father and son, why did Vader block Luke when Luke was about to strike down Darth Sidious in Episode 6? Thanks.

George Lucas: From a practical story telling perspective, Luke couldn't defeat Darth Sidious in an easy manner. The hero has to struggle against impossible odds with no hope of winning. You have to place the hero in the worst moments of his or her life. Vader is not able to openly defy Sidious. It's only at the moment of truth when Sidious is about to kill Luke that Vader is finally able to draw enough courage to destroy Sidious.

Lucas, was Darth Sidious meant to be the strongest Sith?

George Lucas: Dantius Palpatine never sought to be the most powerful Sith Lord in history. His recruitment to the dark side is something I will probably not reveal to the public. There are some intrigues, which must forever be obscured. After Sidious acquired the kyber crystal, this gave Sidious the necessary Force powers to finally initiate the Sith conspiracy to end galactic civilization as a republic.

The kyber crystal gave Sidious the means to cloud the entire light side of the Force. This is key because Sidious was able to greatly weaken the entire Jedi Order and make it impossible for the Jedi to sense the Sith even when the Sith were face to face with the Jedi. Sidious became the best Sith ever because he had the necessary genius to defeat his adversaries when all previous Sith Masters failed to topple the Old Republic and Jedi Order.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Hello Mr. Lucas. I was wondering a couple of things. 1. Why did you kill off Obi-Wan in A New Hope? 2. Does Qui-Gon Jinn teach Yoda as a Force ghost in Episode III? 3. Is Yoda really a Whill or is this just a theory? 4. Is it true that if Qui-Gon was alive past Episode I, Palpatine would not have been able to make his Empire?

George Lucas: There was nothing for the Obi-Wan character to do after the death star escape so I thought it would be a stunning shock to kill Obi-Wan at a pivotal moment in the film. Alec was upset at first about Obi-Wan dying, but he accepted the idea after I told Alec that Obi-Wan would still have a presence in the films as a voice and Jedi spirit.

I don't like to reveal certain questions about Qui-Gon. You don't know what form Qui-Gon took after becoming one with the Force. What you should understand is that Qui-Gon taught Obi-Wan and Yoda how to vanish at death and re-appear as a Jedi spirit.

Yoda is a Whill. It's speculative what Qui-Gon could have done to undermine the Sith conspiracy to end the Old Republic and Jedi Order. Qui-Gon might have made a difference, but we'll not know for sure because this is something not explored in the films.

Mr. Lucas, I am one of your older fans. What has made Star Wars so popular has been the consistency and continuity placed into the characters. This causes us to literally "fall in love" with them. You have utilized the same actors and given them different challenges to overcome. You have also left us "hanging on for more."

I wish you all the success in the live action Star Wars television series. If you incorporate those traits of the movies into that TV series, I can only foresee great success. I'll stay tuned.

George Lucas: You need to understand the role the fans have in the creation of the films and TV series. I'm the one who thinks up the basic story idea and who the characters will be and the overall format of the film or TV show. After I've worked out the basics, then I'll consider adding fan concepts to the plots. The fans don't tell me how to develop the films or TV shows. It's my artistic right to do whatever satisfies me.

My ideas are what matter the most. There would be no reason to work on a live action TV series if it was going to be an exact copy of the films. I want to do something original and risk taking. I need to explore stories I never had the chance to cover in the films. Your ideas are important to me, but always remember it's mostly my vision in the end.

Dear Mr. Lucas, thanks again for creating Star Wars. It really is an amazing universe. I was wondering, has there ever been thought of redoing some of the light saber battles in the originals to make them as flashy as the ones in the new films? I realize this would cost a lot and take time and effort, so it seems unlikely. But I was still curious.

George Lucas: Under the right situation, I would prefer to enhance the old light saber fights with computer animation. We don't really have the necessary photo realistic computer animation I need to accomplish this. It's too expensive and too time consuming to think about making major revisions to the old films for the time being.

Also I'm getting old and don't want to spend the rest of my life working on the old films. At a certain phase, you have to accept reality for what it is. The old films will never be the equal of the prequel trilogy. This is something I just have to learn to live with. Hopefully, the fans can overlook the many faults of the old films and enjoy them as much as they do the prequels.

You rock. What kind of music are you listening to right now? Keep thrilling the world!

George Lucas: At the moment, I'm enjoying classic light rock in particular The Carpenters, Barry Manilow, Air Supply and Michael Bolton. I have a close relationship with the major and minor music labels in the entertainment business so I can get whatever musical CD's I want for free. All I have to do is tell them what I want and they will send it to me. I can get the entire back catalogue of music for my favorite artists and listen to them until I decide to get additional music.

Mr. Lucas, you are a tremendous inspiration to myself and many others. SuperShadow claims you dine only at all you can eat buffets. You have unlimited wealth. Why don't you consume fancy dinners at the best restaurants? Thanks for the endless blessings of Star Wars.

George Lucas: Buffets give you the best value for the U.S. dollar. I can afford to eat wherever I want, but I don't because my friends can't afford to eat at 5 star restaurants where the individual meals cost several hundred U.S. dollars each. Shadow would never visit California if it cost a lot of money because Shadow doesn't have my wealth.

We usually eat at the Sizzler steak buffet for ten U.S. dollars. My friends can't expect for me to pay for our dinners because real friends don't expect money from their closest acquaintances. Each week hundreds and hundreds of charities contact me wanting monetary donations. It seems the whole world wants my money. Thankfully, my friends give to me instead of always taking. I'm lucky to have people like Shadow in my life who love me for me instead of what I earn and own.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

George, you're the most talented movie director of all time. Who do you support for President of the United States? Millions of fans look to you for guidance. You alone have the gift to lead our nation to a bright and wondrous future. May your days always be tranquil and exuberant.

George Lucas: I have no interest in politics. My entire day is taken up with running my companies, taking care of my children and entertaining my girlfriends. It really doesn't matter who is in office. President Bill Clinton gave us NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) which has cost our country millions of lucrative jobs and gave us free trade with China which is going to cost us trillions of U.S. dollars in wealth due to trade deficits.

This was just the beginning of our woes. The situation becomes more and more precipitous. Our current U.S. President, George W. Bush, gave us the Iraq War which will cost untold trillions of U.S. dollars over time. So you see it doesn't matter which party controls the White House because the politicians will sabotage us in the end. We can pray for our lot in life to improve, but it looks like our fearless leaders are guiding us to third world economic status with perhaps even the hint of societal collapse.

Your vote doesn't matter. Your opinion on the issues is irrelevant. No one cares what you think. There's nothing you can do to change our fate. Even as successful as I am, I can't make a difference. Only SuperShadow can change the nature of reality and the ultimate destiny of our discordant nation. We must hope and constantly pray the wisdom of Shadow will be given to us before it is too late. Otherwise, the nightmare will never end.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

GL, I love Star Wars. The prequel trilogy were the zenith of thought for Western Civilization. Do you tithe at least 10 % of your income to your religion? Thanks for making the planet a better place with your unbounded imagination.

George Lucas: No, I don't give exactly 10 % of my earnings to religious based groups. Tithing is an ancient tradition that is no longer applicable to our modern society. SuperShadow has wisely advised me that God controls the entire wealth of the Universe. Shadow continues that God could easily make everyone a multi trillionaire, but chooses not to do so. Who are we to disobey the divine will of the eternal spirit kingdom?

Shadow gives absolutely no money at all to anyone. Shadow says time is infinite, but your finances are limited. It is more important to give time to those in need, which is why Shadow spends at least 10 hours a day helping the less fortunate. I can't donate my time because my companies, children and girlfriends completely consume my entire life.

I do provide non-religious charities and the George Lucas Educational Foundation with millions of U.S. dollars each year. The amount of money you give does not matter. It is important to help those who cannot help themselves. Please do what you can to support other people.

George, Mr. Lucas or whatever you prefer. During Indiana Jones 4 and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the Indiana Jones character is captured by the Soviet Military on numerous occasions. Does this mean you have an unconscious fear of the Russians?

George Lucas: Meeting the Russians face to face in real life would be the most exciting moments for you. Most of you will never see a native Russian citizen your entire life. A few of you may find yourself in a situation where you might catch a slight glimpse of our friends from the East.

Next you'll be at the bottom of a sea freighter headed for Moscow or even worse perhaps Siberia. Every Indiana Jones film has Indy Jones taken prisoner by the villains. This is something I don't have to worry about in reality because the Russians probably don't know I exist, which is very, very fortunate for me.

Greetings exalted master, by answering questions here, you provide a great service to each of us. I would like to take a second to give you gratitude for being such a fantastic example for those around you. Why don't SuperShadow and yourself attend sci fi conventions, which are held quite often in various cities everywhere?

George Lucas: I don't want to seem mean or negative, but the semi famous people, who attend science fiction conventions to meet the fans, need the extra money from signing autographs. Shadow and I don't need the money. We never meet with the fans. None of you will ever see us personally.

This is the primary reason why we have SuperShadow.com so that I can have some form of contact with the loyal audience. Thanks to the fans I am independently wealthy and can afford to spend my time as I choose. I really do appreciate what you have all done to make my life perfect.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Mr. Lucas, when I was a child and a member of the Star Wars Fan Club, I would get the newsletter "Bantha Tracks." I remember reading that the original way Darth Vader became scarred was due to him falling into an acid pit during his battle with Obi-Wan. Was this the original idea or has it always been lava? Thanks for so many memories and I now have my children hooked.

George Lucas: The Star Wars Fan Club exists solely to promote new Star Wars products. It does not reveal any secrets about Star Wars. Since the early 1970's, it's been in the back of my mind that Anakin and Obi-Wan battled on a lava world and Anakin somehow suffered catastrophic injuries. This has not changed over the years.

As a curious fan, I would like to know if you will ever plan to create any stories of past Sith, Jedi or anything outside of the Star Wars video games and some mentions in the movies? Should we just assume what is in the comics and things like that to be canon?

George Lucas: Only the Star Wars films and TV series represent my true vision for the saga. The Star Wars novels, comic books and video games usually are not created by me. I helped LucasArts with the Star Wars The Force Unleashed video game, but most of the time the video games are not my stories. Enjoy the expanded universe for fun. However, it is not to be taken seriously. It's just entertainment for the fans in between film trilogies.

Besides the Clone Wars during Episodes 2 - 3, what happens in between the other episodes and why didn't Darth Vader detect the Force when he was interrogating Princess Leia, but he can detect it in Luke Skywalker?

George Lucas: The next motion picture adventure involving the Skywalker family will be Episode 7. There will never be a Star Wars TV show set after A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back or Return of the Jedi. Episode 7, 8 and 9 will be the final film trilogy about Luke, Leia, Han Solo and Lando Calrissian. Their plot line ends permanently after Episode 9.

You need to understand that it's impossible to have the entire story written before you create the films. There are some things you want to do that you didn't think of before. During the initial theatrical release of A New Hope, Anakin and Vader were two separate characters. Luke, Leia and Vader were not related to each other. When I began working on The Empire Strikes Back, I was under enormous pressure to top the first film.

The only way I could do this was to think of something that would absolutely shock the fans. That's why I decided to make Anakin and Vader the same person. I went further and made Luke the biological son of Anakin. This is what provided the twist surprise ending I needed for the middle episode of the saga. This idea worked so well that I decided to make Luke and Leia twins for Return of the Jedi.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

George and SS.com are a tremendously great awesome blessing to the loyal readers. We are thankful and pray profusely for the continued unparalleled success of our cherished heroes. SS is without question the best thing to happen to our planet by far while George is a very distant, but still important, second. How much is enough money? Do you get to a point when you say I've earned enough wealth and can finally avoid the greedy existence of a mega multi billionaire?

George Lucas: Lucasfilm is a corporation. Such entities have one goal, which is to maximize profits. Those of you who have followed my career know that I use to despise film studios for ruining the artistic vision of film makers in order to make money. At that time, I was an outsider with limited success. Obviously, I was envious of what they had.

Now I'm the insider with all the power. It's much better to be in my current position as compared to what I experienced in the early 1970's. I don't generate revenues in order to increase my financial net worth. All the profits from Star Wars and Indiana Jones are invested back into my companies. Lucasfilm has the money, not me personally. I have a responsibility to provide incomes for my vast number of employees.

I make money to improve their lives and to give them the prime experience as a career. People that know me realize I don't care about fortune and glory. I have an obligation to the individuals who work for me to create as much wealth as I can. It's never been about being rich. I could care less about having a huge net worth.

Friday, April 25, 2008

Are you working very closely with LucasArts in creating the Star Wars The Force Unleashed video game? If so, could you offer us some insight into how the idea for Vader to have a secret apprentice came about?

George Lucas: Yes, the Force Unleashed is the first Star Wars video game, which I have contributed heavily to involving the plot and what you see in the video game itself. When I was deciding how to showcase the decimation of the Jedi Order beyond the films, I didn't want the fans to actually be Darth Vader in the video game. We needed someone new and exciting for the audience to embrace for the adventure. The secret apprentice is a necessary story device and compliments the idea of the Sith Lords constantly betraying each other.

Vader isn't suppose to have an apprentice, but he doesn't really care about what Darth Sidious thinks. The Force Unleashed has a complex plot, which is equal to the film trilogies in many facets. Some will enjoy it more than the films because you actually control the action in the video game. It's immersive and allows you to live briefly in the Star Wars galaxy.

Dear Mr. Lucas. I have a few questions for you and I would be very grateful if you answered them.

1. How has Star Wars changed your life? 2. Which is your favourite Star Wars film? 3. Which is your least favourite Star Wars film? 4. What is your biggest regret about the way Star Wars has affected your life?

I am truly grateful for you bringing us Star Wars. I wish you the best for the future. Thanks!

George Lucas: Thanks for the words of encouragement. The fans are very important to me. Star Wars has made all my dreams a reality. It has allowed me to be financially independent and able to create my films without the interference of the film studios. Without Star Wars, my life would be drastically different in ways I do not wish to imagine. Even worse, there would be no SuperShadow.com dedicated to Star Wars if I never made A New Hope. This would be an absolute nightmare for all fans to be without SuperShadow.

I don't really have a preferred film or a film I didn't care much about. They're all the same film to me. It's just one 14 hour film in the end. I'm especially attached to A New Hope because it's the one that allowed me to pursue a life that is beyond what I could ever hope was possible.

Unfortunately, Star Wars ruined my first and only marriage to Marcia. This is a tragedy that still haunts me to this day. However, we can't dwell on the past. Things happen for a reason. I have my children and that's what matters the most to me. I don't need a wife to have a fulfilling life. Every fan wants to be me. That's the best part of being me.

Hey Sir Lucas, your no. 1 fan of Star Wars is back. All I need to say is that you don't need to worry about your upcoming movie's promotion in India since I work in a channel I have already promoted your movie and currently I am making a half an hour documentary on Star Wars so that I can show the entire public of India about it and its upcoming movie.

I'll do whatever I can to promote Star Wars and I have already saved 1,000 dollars for watching this movie in cinema halls. You are my idol and I will not let you down. If possible, I will be looking forward to join your production company.

George Lucas: We need as much help as possible promoting the new Clone Wars film. India is very, very important to us. It's such a beautiful and great nation. The financial prospects for this film in theaters are very dire right now. The fans don't seem to really care about it. I guess many of you are burned out on Star Wars in theaters after watching the prequel trilogy so many, many times in cinemas. I can't exceed what I accomplished with the prequels. This is something the fandom must accept. The prequels are me at my best.

However, each of you needs to start waiting in line already for tickets to this film. The theatrical release of this film is less than four months away. I guess Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is absorbing the entire scope of fan interest at the moment. I can hope the fervor to see the Clone Wars film will increase once Indiana Jones 4 has completed its run in theaters.

I would be elated to have such a fine and talented person as yourself working for me. There aren't many jobs available and the salary is at a paltry low level. Visit the official web sites for ILM, LucasArts and Lucasfilm to see what jobs we currently have available. I hope you have the most rewarding life because you deserve success.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Hi George Lucas! What is the latest update on the new Clone Wars TV series? Thanks!

George Lucas: To get straight to the point, I'm very, very worried about how well the Clone Wars film will do at the box office this August. Our internal polling numbers indicate that fan reception and general interest for this film are a lot lower than what we had for the prequel trilogy. I know I can't deliver the exact magic and wonderment of the prequels a second time.

Also the Clone Wars film will be the fourth Star Wars film released to the public over a span of nine years. The reason it is important to take a 16 year break in between film trilogies is in order to recharge and boost the demand from the audience. The longer we wait for Episode 7 the more I increase the overall worldwide box office gross for Episode 7.

You can't make much money from broadcasting a TV series on regular television. We're trying to make back our entire investment in the Clone Wars TV show with the theatrical release. I'll admit the production budget for this film is extremely meager. It cost practically nothing to make. The computer animation is primitive compared to the level of modern computer animation and I get a steep discount from ILM since I own the special effects company.

The fans need to get enthused for this film. As it stands at the moment, we'll be fortunate if the Clone Wars film breaks $ 150 million U.S. dollars in North American cinemas. This is about 40 % of what Revenge of the Sith earned during its theatrical run in North America.

I'm going to have to spend more money advertising this film than I would prefer. Tell your friends and family about this film. We need your support so that we can give the audience additional films in theaters based on the Star Wars TV series.

Hi GL, please post this up because this is a message to the fans. Please don't pick on Lucas' amazing films because remember he's Human and all Humans make mistakes. Imagine being in his shoes receiving messages that undermine tiny bits of the films that don't matter. All I'm trying to say is celebrate the films instead of sending in negative comments because we're blessed by having these films. From your biggest fan.

George Lucas: Thanks for the support, but neither SuperShadow nor I care about your personal criticisms towards us or the films. None of your critical responses matter. I learned from the beginning that a select segment of the population is going to be upset no matter what I do. These malcontents don't have any relevance in life. 90 % of the fans were ecstatic with the prequel trilogy.

However, I do enjoy reading the ideas the fans have regarding Star Wars. There are thousands of these concepts I can integrate into Episode 7, 8 & 9 and the various Star Wars TV series. All and all, you can't make a motion picture, which is embraced by 100 % of the fandom. For example, the average fan is going to adore Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Yet the same individuals who didn't enjoy the prequels are also going to be upset with the new Indiana Jones film. We know this, but we don't care what these people think. Life is never going to go their way. Instead of being so vocal with criticism, they should just enjoy what we do. Indy Jones 4 is a gift to the fans. We don't need the money so we aren't doing it for the profits involved.

I'll admit the cash generated by Indy 4 will be staggering and breath taking. The prequels were much more profitable than the old films. It's not about increasing our net worth. We want to have fun and make films. That's what we are all about. So relax and enjoy life for a change.

I may have already asked this, but have you ever regretted the fact that you can never walk blindly into a Star Wars film? Can you ever really experience a movie the way a fan does? You already know the stories and the endings already.

George Lucas: The irony is not lost on me. Star Wars exists only because of me. There's no way to separate myself from the films. It's my vision with a few fan ideas thrown in. If Star Wars were the only film, then I would be upset at my situation. However, there are hundreds and hundreds of other films I can watch without knowing every twist and turn of the plot.

I'm thankful for Star Wars because it made all my dreams a reality. I appreciate it in ways I can never fully express. It was a once in a generation creation, which was given to me. Special thanks to the fans for making this possible.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

In Return of the Jedi, the Emperor tempts Luke Skywalker to kill Darth Sidious. "Strike me down and your journey to the dark side will be complete." Luke went to strike Sidious down, but Vader blocks Luke. So was Luke really tempted? Why did Vader block Luke? Thanks for your time! You are the best!

George Lucas: Thanks for the kind words. I really enjoy reading the many questions sent in by the fans. You, as individuals, are what really matter to me. Only my children are more important to me than the fans.

This is something many fans aren't capable of comprehending, but the Sith Lords are never truthful. Total and utter deception is what they are all about. Darth Sidious realized he had a real challenge in turning Luke to the dark side because Luke does not possess the same weaknesses that made Anakin an easy target for Sidious.

Luke is pure good. In contrast during the prequel trilogy, Anakin was constantly conflicted, angry and ready to betray those he loved. Sidious has no way of getting Luke to join the dark side unless Sidious tricks Luke into accepting his offer. What Sidious doesn't realize is that the will of the Force is behind Luke and the Force is guiding Luke to his ultimate fate.

There is no real hope for Sidious to transform Luke into a Sith. However, Sidious has no way of knowing Sidious' time is short and that the Force has decided to end the reign of the Sith permanently. I know many of you don't understand what happens in the films.

I try to make certain aspects of the films ambiguous and unfathomable. It is important to watch and re-watch the films as many times as possible. Slowly over time, you may begin to unravel the secrets I have hidden in the films.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

George, you've had a remarkable beneficial impact on cinema your entire career. If my religion permitted the worship of secondary gods, you would be my top pick as something worth revering. You seem to have a gift for master minding movies, which have not been equaled. Nobody claims to be on the same level of your creative genius.

I know life always goes in your favor because it's what you deserve. However, if you reflect back on your life, what do you regret most of not doing over the past 35 years? Thanks for giving us Star Wars especially the prequel trilogy, which were without question the best films of the past decade.

George Lucas: I don't really think about the past with an eye to what I could have done differently. But if I went back in time, I wouldn't definitely write and direct both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi without any third party screen writers or film directors. I appreciate what these people did to make the old films a memorable experience for myself and the fans.

Yet I learned from working on the prequel trilogy that the best Star Wars stories are based on my original ideas without outside interference. The three most monetarily successful Star Wars films (The Phantom Menace, Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope) were the ones I wrote and directed all by myself.

Additionally, I would also have directed both Willow and the Indiana Jones films if I could do it over again. The creation of A New Hope was such a personally miserable experience for me that I promised myself I would never direct a full length film again. Twenty or so years after the theatrical release of A New Hope, SuperShadow convinced me that I owed it to the fans to write and direct each episode of the prequels.

This was, by far, the best advice I've ever been given. The fans can't imagine how terrible the prequels might have been without my skills as writer and director. We should be thankful that Shadow is in our lives even if none of you can meet him or be his friend. Just be glad Shadow serves the fans tirelessly at SuperShadow.com.

Friday, April 18, 2008

GL, I'm amazed by your imagination, but I'm concerned about the unchecked powers of SuperShadow. The Carolina Tar Heels have won just a few NCAA basketball national championships since the early 1980's. This means SS is sabotaging the flagship university of the state of North Carolina over 90% of the time.

9 out of 10 years the Tar Heels don't win anything. I know we should count our blessings because the mega awesome SS could mess with the Tar Heels 120% of the time, which would make their basketball team as pathetic as the football team. Will there ever be hope again in Chapel Hill?

George Lucas: There's not even an iota of evidence that Shadow has anything to do with such things. Sasquatch. Ghosts. The Loch Ness Monster. The Russian Spetsnaz. Wall of Voodoo hit records. Conspiratorial machinations. Extraterrestrials. Chinese secret agents. The Illuminati. What each of these has in common is that they don't exist.

If such things were a part of our reality, then there would be proof beyond any scientific doubt that they are real. Shadow is kind, compassionate and caring. He spends most of his day serving others for the benefit of Mankind. Shadow has no interest in sports. If the North Carolina Tar Heels won 20 national titles consecutively, then you might be right. None of what you claim can be fact.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

George, we love your vision especially the prequel trilogy and the future Star Wars TV projects. Why didn't you create any Star Wars TV series in between 1983 and 1999?

George Lucas: The problem is that I didn't have the necessary technological tools to make Star Wars in the way I really wanted to until the mid 1990's. We needed revolutionary computer animation in order to unlock the ideas I had in my mind. Today, I can do exactly what I need to do at a reasonable cost. The new Clone Wars TV show is extremely cheap to produce. We will earn incredible profits from it. The live action Star Wars TV series should do well also.

It's more of a risk because it's not based on what we did in the film trilogies. It will have a slower pace with few, if any, daring action scenes. I don't really care about success at this point because I don't need the money. What I want to primarily do is achieve my artistic goals, which is all that matters in the end.

Monday, April 14, 2008

George, do your children have any interest in continuing with the Star Wars movies or TV shows when you are gone?

George Lucas: It would be a daunting, near impossible, endeavor to follow in my foot steps with Star Wars. I created six of the most popular films to be released in cinemas. I think it would be highly unfair to ask my children to write and direct films equal to The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith.

It can't be done. From the comments I get here daily, the fans adore the direction and future of Star Wars as planned by me. In the end, I have enough wealth so that my children can follow whatever career path they want to take in life. None of them is interested in Star Wars.

Hahaha. Really! Don't care how you twist things around. "The Empire Strikes Back" is the best Star Wars episode. Sure, you made more money from the others, but "EMPIRE" is the bomb. Please comment on your irrational beliefs.

George Lucas: I fully understand that a few of you live in an illusory world where your opinions matter and have an influence on society. Some of you are bitter that I created Star Wars while you haven't managed to create anything imaginative your entire life. All the objective facts counter your argument. The Empire Strikes Back has a world wide box office gross adjusted for inflation, which is equal to about half of what A New Hope earned.

The fewest Star Wars DVD's and merchandise we have sold are all related to The Empire Strikes Back. A paltry insignificant group of you remember the films through rose colored glasses. Life is hard for you now. It hasn't gone your way. You shouldn't take out your frustrations on Star Wars.

The films are exactly the same. There's absolutely no difference between them. I made the same film six consecutive times as the Star Wars plot formula reveals. However, none of you figured this out until SuperShadow introduced you to this reality.

Greetings Mr. Lucas, I've been reading your responses to fan questions and I really think it's awesome that you take time out of your day to talk or at least respond to us. Thank you. I can honestly respect that more than any other producer/director/writer out there with a big headed attitude.

I've noticed that no one that I've seen of thus far has asked these questions.

1) Luke Skywalker claims that he has no memory of his mother. Will Luke and/or Princess Leia find their family on their mother's side on Naboo?

2) In the plot script for Episode 7, it says that Luke has replenished the Jedi numbers. How is this possible? Seeing how long Obi-Wan was under Qui-Gon Jinn's tutelage. For Luke to even find Jedi not killed from the Jedi Purge, how could he replenish so many so quickly? (I'm sure with your genius, you will make it awesome as always).

Thank you and many blessings. **** from San Diego, California

George Lucas: I enjoy giving back to the fans. Answering questions at SuperShadow.com is the least I can do to reward you for spending untold numbers of dollars on Star Wars collectibles. I pinch myself every morning to make certain this is real. I still can't believe so many people dedicate their entire lives around Star Wars. It's almost similar to a religious cult. It's stunning in many ways.

The films only last about 2 hours and 20 minutes. That's not enough time to explore the histories of the characters. By the time of Episode 7, Luke and Leia have found out all the information they can about Padme. They don't dwell on her memory. They move forward to establish a New Republic and a new Jedi Order, which will flourish for thousands of generations.

I'm not surprised certain aspects of Episode 7 have you confused. You have to be extremely intelligent to understand the complex details involved with the plots. To this day, only I and SuperShadow understand the entire story for the prequel trilogy.

There are certain secrets related to Star Wars that the fans can never fully grasp. You shouldn't be despaired with this failing. Star Wars should be a small part of life. Don't worry about things you can't control. Thanks for being such a caring fan. You are important to me in ways you cannot fathom.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

What is the true meaning of life?

George Lucas: The key to existence is to spend as much time with your family and friends as possible. My children are what matter most to me. Also you need to strictly control what is known about your individual life. No truthful or accurate information is available about myself or SuperShadow. I've published an official biography, but none of you know me personally.

You can't name my favorite restaurant. You don't know the name I call my favorite Lamborghini. You don't know what I enjoy doing in my free time. In fact, the fans know nothing about me personally. Absolutely nothing is known about Shadow and this is the way it will be for all eternity. It's also important to be kind and compassionate at every moment in life. Think of other people first. Each of us is special in our own unique way.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Dear Mr. Lucas, I have an urgent suggestion about the script of Episode 9. Before I begin, I want to tell you that I am a complete fan of the movies and your scripts have always been brilliant. In most parts of the movie, I think I would do exactly the same.

Now to the point. In the script, it is written that the source of the dark side of the Force is in the Valorius system. That's a bit funny because then the light side of the Force must have a source too, which would mean that they are both destroyable. That is weird because light and dark are like yin and yang and will always be there.

It's the person that makes things evil like Palpatine. It's not the dark side. So I suggest that all the information written about the dark side is within the Valorius system. When it's destroyed, the dark side will be forgotten forever and it becomes a part of the light side and can only be used for good purposes.

If you make it like this, you don't have to change the script that much and the movie will look better and more realistic. I hope you will read this and send something back or just change the script on the SS web site, so I know that you've seen my message. Good luck in the future

George Lucas: Thanks for the praise. The fans have an important role in the future of Star Wars. The basic story idea for Episode 7, 8 and 9 has been with me for over 30 years. The plot continues to change as I receive insightful suggestions from the fans. The dark side and the light side of the Force are not mirror reflections of each other. The dark side is not immortal. It is flawed and weak when compared to the all powerful nature of the light side.

No one knows how or when the light side first originated, but what we know is that it is eternal and cannot be defeated by mortals from the Star Wars galaxy. In contrast, the dark side is susceptible to the battles of ordinary beings because there must be a way for us to destroy evil in the end. Thanks for your concepts. You have given this much thought. Continue to develop ideas for Star Wars. You may find one of your gems in a future Star Wars adventure.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

George, you never mention what you have contributed to Hollywood. It seems to be SuperShadow's primary job to constantly remind us of how you are the most influential, ground breaking and wealthiest film director/writer/producer in the history of cinema. I guess that's why SS is your favorite. None of us ordinary fans can promote your genius as effectively as SS.

From a personal viewpoint, what do you consider your greatest addition to the film making world? I know it would take many eons to fully answer this question, but tell us what you really believe. We hope you live forever because we want the Star Wars adventure to continue for eternity.

George Lucas: When I reflect back on my film career, I can't really point at something I did that wouldn't have happened without me. Eventually my ideas would have been thought up by other film makers. If I have to give an answer, then on a basic level, I think my brightest moment was the decision to found ILM.

When I was working on A New Hope, the film studios didn't have special effects units I could turn to for the special effects needed for Star Wars. I had no choice but to create the modern special effects industry all by myself. The reason special effects are important is because it allows a film artist to fully render their creative ideas without restrictions.

It was literally impossible to make the prequel trilogy until state of the art, advanced computer animation existed. The primitive and down right embarrassing special effects technology employed for the old Star Wars films was unable to capture my complete vision.

If I hadn't created ILM in the mid 1970's, other film creators would have established their own special effects businesses because Hollywood films have always needed visual effects. I might have sped up the development of computer animation by a few decades. Films like The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and the Matrix film trilogy probably couldn't have been made without enhanced computer technology.

So very reluctantly, I have to admit I have somewhat been beneficial to the film business. I think Shadow exaggerates my accomplishments, but that's what you expect from your closest and best friend. Shadow wants to cement my legacy as the most outstanding and most fan friendly film maker. I've got a long way to go before I'm worthy of Shadow's opinion of me. It's fantastic to have Shadow in my life. Thanks to everyone who has made it all possible.

Monday, April 7, 2008

What do you and the hallowed SuperShadow do when you're together?

George Lucas: Our personal lives are extremely secretive. You would be even more jealous of us if you knew what we get to enjoy in life. During NCAA football season, Shadow and I attend all the Southern Cal Trojans home football games in Los Angeles.

We have our own luxury box seats because I'm a generous financial donor to the university. Over the years, I've given a couple of hundred million U.S. dollars to USC so they give us the red carpet treatment.

I've got a private race track at Skywalker Ranch so Shadow and I can spend many hours driving my fleet of luxury European automobiles. We get to do the things in life most people only dream about. There's no point in being successful if you don't invest money in entertaining your closest friends.

I have to say I look forward to the times when Shadow visits California. I don't deserve to have such a loyal best friend like Shadow. He's the most rewarding surprise, which has evolved from the creation of Star Wars. Shadow is important to each of us for many reasons.