ChrisBricks
My thoughts on the news everyone is talking about...
Well, I’ve had just over a day to process the news: Disney has bought Lucasfilm and its associated sub strands of Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasarts, Skywalker Sound etc. This also means that a third Star Wars Trilogy, Episodes VII, VIII and IX will be released, with the first instalment coming Summer 2015. I think it’s fair to say that I have never been so shocked in my whole life! A lot of people have become angry or disdainful about this prospect but I, for one, am hopeful and extremely excited to say the least:
Many people have complained that George Lucas’ directorial role in the prequels contributed them to being ‘less than exceptional’ (although I enjoyed them immensely). Now, Lucas will remain merely in the role of ‘creative consultant’, without a great deal of input. Kathleen Kennedy, the recently elected new head of Lucasfilm will also executive produce, as she has done with the entire Indiana Jones series. Lucas not owning the franchise anymore may also mean the possibility of Disney releasing the original, unedited theatrical editions of the Original Trilogy on blu-ray, something fans have wanted for years.
Some have responded sceptically to the franchise being handed over to Disney, but, they seem to be forgetting that Disney also bought Marvel Studios back in 2009, and since then we have had Thor, Iron Man 2, Captain America and Avengers Assemble, all of which have had little to no visible Disney influence (ie no ‘Castle Logo’ in the beginning of the movies or in the closing credits).
My sole reservation about this new trilogy is purely a personal one: since the age of 9 I’ve had in my head an idea of what Episode VII would be like and wrote short stories and ideas in my old school exercise books, and feel only the slightest bit sad that all that imagination will be re-written. But hey, maybe I’m just being selfish, and believe me I am thrilled that a director, cast and crew with genuine talent will be given the task of continuing the Star Wars saga.
In conclusion, I am very happy that George Lucas has passed the franchise down to what he calls ‘the next generation of film-makers’ and is taking a well-earned (and well needed) retirement. I am extremely excited to see the continuing adventures of the characters I loved as a child and return to that galaxy far, far away. Rest assured, I will be first in line on opening night for Star Wars Episode VII.
My thoughts on the news everyone is talking about...
Well, I’ve had just over a day to process the news: Disney has bought Lucasfilm and its associated sub strands of Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasarts, Skywalker Sound etc. This also means that a third Star Wars Trilogy, Episodes VII, VIII and IX will be released, with the first instalment coming Summer 2015. I think it’s fair to say that I have never been so shocked in my whole life! A lot of people have become angry or disdainful about this prospect but I, for one, am hopeful and extremely excited to say the least:
Many people have complained that George Lucas’ directorial role in the prequels contributed them to being ‘less than exceptional’ (although I enjoyed them immensely). Now, Lucas will remain merely in the role of ‘creative consultant’, without a great deal of input. Kathleen Kennedy, the recently elected new head of Lucasfilm will also executive produce, as she has done with the entire Indiana Jones series. Lucas not owning the franchise anymore may also mean the possibility of Disney releasing the original, unedited theatrical editions of the Original Trilogy on blu-ray, something fans have wanted for years.
Some have responded sceptically to the franchise being handed over to Disney, but, they seem to be forgetting that Disney also bought Marvel Studios back in 2009, and since then we have had Thor, Iron Man 2, Captain America and Avengers Assemble, all of which have had little to no visible Disney influence (ie no ‘Castle Logo’ in the beginning of the movies or in the closing credits).
My sole reservation about this new trilogy is purely a personal one: since the age of 9 I’ve had in my head an idea of what Episode VII would be like and wrote short stories and ideas in my old school exercise books, and feel only the slightest bit sad that all that imagination will be re-written. But hey, maybe I’m just being selfish, and believe me I am thrilled that a director, cast and crew with genuine talent will be given the task of continuing the Star Wars saga.
In conclusion, I am very happy that George Lucas has passed the franchise down to what he calls ‘the next generation of film-makers’ and is taking a well-earned (and well needed) retirement. I am extremely excited to see the continuing adventures of the characters I loved as a child and return to that galaxy far, far away. Rest assured, I will be first in line on opening night for Star Wars Episode VII.