I was just at a site where the author qutoed Lucas as saying " I will be redo-ing the original Triology after Episode 3 , the reason for this move is that I made a lot of mistakes that I would like to fix and instead of trying to do remasters and special edtions to fix the old ones , I think it’s better to just start over while Episode 3 is still fresh in everyones mind " . Has anyone else heard about this ???
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 ?
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!!!
[#ditto] 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…
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[2c]
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[:O]
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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