Lucas to redo the original Star Wars Triology

Haven't heard about it, but it sounds like BAAAD news.
How about episodes 7, 8 & 9??

I still haven't forgiven him for switching from the original plan where Episodes 1,2 & 3 are supposed to play a few centuries prior to the original trilogy to show the Jedi in their prime.
7,8 & 9 were supposed to show what happened again some time after Luke & Leia.
Kinda like the Dune series showing how thinks developed over the ages.

In short the original plan called for 3 trilogies.

Still wondering how he will tie Episode 3 to Episode 4, too many loose ends and to short a timeframe to explain everything, but than that might be the reason why he wants to redo the original 3 movies.

As long as he doesn't touch the Damn AT-AT's, I'll be all right with it!!! Those were the coolest things about Empire!!

From what I understand and still this is from a fansite , is that Lucas is going to finish EP 3 then direct the redo's then hand over the next 3 to someone else with his hand in it for sure though . My thoughts is that EP 5,6,7 should've been done right after the originals while the actors were still younger and then he should've done EP 1,2,3 but then who am I to tell the Great one what to do ? by the way did you get my email ?

QUOTE: Originally posted by SewerRat by the way did you get my email ?

Got it and replied.

Personally, the original trilogy is good as it was(minus the directors cuts, etc) those movies set a new milestone in Fantasy movies(don't see them as SF).

Redoing them is just trying to cash in on the name and reputation of the original trilogy, same thing they are doing with Ep 1,2 & 3.

Instead of reoding the 3 movies he should have changed the script and name and made a NEW movie series.

I agree with you , I don't see how he expects the fans from the original movies to sit still while he totally changes everything from the way we know it ? I guess what he wants he gets .

I hope he doesn't do anything to the original trilogy. Why fix something that isn't broke? I liked the special editions that added new scenes and improved some of the effects, but a new trilogy would be too hard to watch. I still don't see how he can link Episode 3 to Episode 4.

I was actually thinking about this the other night while I was watching TESB. Well not exactly but what I was thinking was that they should play the original trilogy back in the theaters , as watching it on tv is just not the same. So if he does decide to redo them, I would be happy just because I know I would be in for a good time seeing them on big screen

AS far as the trilogy goes, it's scheduled for rerelease this fall in DVD format. Could that be what Lucas may be referring to? Lots easier to fix earlier problems on a computer than on an exotic set somewhere in the middle of nowhere.

In one word: NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

It wouldn't be the same if diffrent people played the charachters we know and love. Leave it alone!
Lee

If he will be doing episodes 7, 8 and 9 the characters we all know will be played by different (younger) actors, after all episode 7 plays only 5 years after the battle of Endor, so a prinses Leia (played by an actrice in her 50's) wouldn't be convincing for being pregnant of twins, would she.
Maybe that is why Lucas wants to remake the first trilogy...

QUOTE: Originally posted by Michaelvk In one word: NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

In two words: Why Not?
I would actually like to see what he comes up with if indeed the rumor turns out to be true. It's Lucas' empire anyway.
The only thing I'm gambling is the price of a ticket.
But first, he just has got to undo the damage done with the Original Special Editions.

As far as I can tell (don't quote me on this one tho) the stories of Lucas re-doing the originals are pretty much conjecture, what i do kno however is that special edition dvd's of the original trillogy are out in september!(do quote me on that one!). Unfortunatly lucasarts in their infinite wisdom have opted not to release the original theatrical cuts on shiney disc (artistic intent and visions and what not). Still, great news i'm sure you'll all agree, ewpecially if they're on the same par as the ep 1 and 2 sets (the same teams are working on them so fingers crossed eh?)

and so ends my two penny worth

Rob

It seems to me that it's a lot of back peddling from mistakes made in the past , plus the obvious mistake in doing prequels instead of 7,8,and 9 at a sooner time than present , as for myself . If Lucas actually does redo the original followed by direct sequels of 7,8,9 then it has my vote otherwise just leave things alone . Thats my 2

Lucas is a bearded demon if he messes with the Star Wars trilogy
the special editions were a mess im glad ive still got the originals
esp 1 is very bad so is Esp 2
remaking the original films would be like someone remaking Classic films like Get Carter and the Italian Job

QUOTE: Originally posted by Captain Caveman Lucas is a bearded demon if he messes with the Star Wars trilogy the special editions were a mess im glad ive still got the originals esp 1 is very bad so is Esp 2 remaking the original films would be like someone remaking Classic films like Get Carter and the Italian Job

Episodes 4,5 & 6 are scheduled to be released on DVD September 21, although that may change.

T401

The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi were as good as they were because Lucas DID NOT direct them. I wish he would hand the direction of episode III off to someone else so that his swan song is worthy of remembrance.

i hope this is not true. my feeling and opinion is that the originals were great to mess with them could really hurt the fanbase they built.

joe

I used to think that Lucas was brilliant and then he "Jumped the Shark" by releasing episode 1. I'm truthfully enjoying the cartoon series more than SW:E1. To redo the original would be a crime against SW fandom. The tampered with version was bad enough. Greedo shooting first......Please!

I don't understand the revulsion at the idea of Georgie Boy remaking the original trilogy...how would that detract from the originals? They would be remakes, and would live or die on their own, would they not? Unless he has some insidious plan to have all existing copies of the originals destroyed, thus leaving the remakes as the only versions...but I kinda doubt it.
The original trilogy will exist regardless of what George does. Even the "original " original trilogy (i.e., non-Special Edition).

Actually, I prefer the Special Edition versions. Anything that cuts down on Ewok screentime is OK by me.

Sorry, but I just can't see anyone else as Han Solo. Might get away with the rest of the characters being played by someone else, if they were physically similar.

Way back when the original 3 were still new, I read an interview of Lucas where he said he intent was for there to be 3 trilogies from the beginning. He started with episode 4 because there was more action in it than there would have been in the first 3. He didn't know if Star Wars was going to fly or not, it was too different a concept (at the time). But that he was not going to have ANY of the characters carry over from one trilogy to another with the exception of the droids.

He sure did create some inconsistencies from 1 to 4, though. Like why didn't Obi Wan remember R2D2 and C3P0, or better yet, why didn't they remember him??

Anyway, my vote would be no. You don't mess with a classic, and like it or not, that's what the original three are!

QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk I don't understand the revulsion at the idea of Georgie Boy remaking the original trilogy...how would that detract from the originals? . . . . . .Actually, I prefer the Special Edition versions. Anything that cuts down on Ewok screentime is OK by me.

I don't think it would really detract from the original. I just wish he would quit trying to reinvent an icon. I personally would be happy if he would just release the originals, as they appeared on the screen, on DVD. I hear you about the Ewoks! They didn't convince me they could walk across a room in a straight line, let alone defeat Storm Troopers. I really didn't mind them half as much as that dolt, Jar Jar.

I will buy the September trilogy release because it's on DVD, BUT..........I have purchased the original "theatrical release" on VHS. That is the true gem. What Lucas did to the first three movies was akin to colorizing old classic black and white pictures. Did it add to the story? No, the driving force of the first three movies was the story lines and characterizations by the actors. I will never forget sitting in the theater at 16 y/o not knowing what to expect from this movie and being "blown away" by the first scene, many of you know what I'm talking about. The second trilogy is forgetable, especially the "actor" portraying Anakin Skywalker, somebody shoot me! What it comes down to is money. Lucas film has truly become the "EVIL EMPIRE". What does Lucas do with SMT? instead of working a deal for all the modelers and Star Wars fans and allow SMT to produce the BEST Star Wars kits around, he shuts them down. How much money do you need? The dirty little secret is the amount of SMT kits being shipped tp Skywalker Ranch before the C&D. Sorry for the rant, but Lucas has lost his creativity and reason for making these movies.

Ah yes, the SMT story...as I recall, there was quite a heated thread about that here in this forum last year. Copyright laws, ethics, greed...all that good stuff.

QUOTE: Originally posted by J-Hulk I don't understand the revulsion at the idea of Georgie Boy remaking the original trilogy...how would that detract from the originals? They would be remakes, and would live or die on their own, would they not? Unless he has some insidious plan to have all existing copies of the originals destroyed, thus leaving the remakes as the only versions...but I kinda doubt it.

I don't. He's not releasing the original 3 movies in their lower tech but more fun form -- because he wants the more recent versions, with lots of CGI but with a lot of the fun sucked out of them, as the official episodes 4-6.

Were he to remake those three, I have no doubt he'd send Destroyer droids rolling into your house to take the DVD set back.

I think remaking 4-6 would be a disaster. He's proven with 1-2 (and presumably with 3 as well) that he's so impressed with the (essentially silly) world he set up for the movies that the fun interaction between characters, which made the original series so enjoyable, is somehow a disservice to his oh-so-serious Star Wars universe. Everything's so deadly dull and lifeless in 1 and 2. He's far too impressed with his robots and aliens and "republic" to allow the characters (and us) to have any fun.

I actually find the movies to be almost physically painful to watch.

My all time favorite review of a movie has to be Anthony Lane's review of Episide 1. It starts off:

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, people made movies with people in them, and some of those movies made sense.

Geez Larry, I almost feel guilty now for actually enjoying those movies!

I think people ((Cough)) George Lucas ((cough)) forgot that computer generated special effects don't make up for lousy acting and horrible plots and scripts.

HAHA, I'm biased but I liked the effect of the ship MODELS in 3, 4 & 5, as opposed to the cartoonish qualities of the CGI ships in 1 and 2. No matter how good computers get, I'll always be a model lover at heart.

I also agree FULLY with the EP 3-4 break. I have no desire to see EP 3, because I don't really care to know how he will mess up the originals with tie-ins and whatnot. Too many discrepancies. Who makes prequels anyway? We all knew what happened before Ep 3... I say.. make 7, 8 and 9 if ANYTHING.

QUOTE: Originally posted by wipw He sure did create some inconsistencies from 1 to 4, though. Like why didn't Obi Wan remember R2D2 and C3P0, or better yet, why didn't they remember him??

That's an easy one, at the time of episode 4, George had no idea of what would happen in episode 1,2 nor 3. The stories didn't even exist yet !!!

Hey, I'm a Star Wars fan also, but we mustn't forget that George is human too, at first he couldn't even sell the idea of Star Wars to any producer.