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by: Dave Davis Oct. 21, 2009

Is George Lucas planning a third trilogy of STAR WARS movies (like he originally intended decades ago, and then denied he ever said it)? That's what Marketsaw claims they've heard from a "trusted source".

If that news makes you flinch with flashbacks of dodgy CGI, Temuera Morrison armies and winning dialogue such as "Hold me like you did by the lake on Naboo," this new rumor goes even further and claims that Lucas would only produce these films, while longtime companions Steven Spielberg (!!!) and Francis Ford Coppola may call the shots behind the cameras.

And what's more, they'll be in 3D! Supposedly Lucasfilm is watching to see how AVATAR performs, and Lucas himself wants to wait until 3D screens hit a magic figure of 5000 before plunging back into his franchise and creating clever new characters like Darth Heinous, Lord Fearsome, and a wacky comic relief alien named Li'l Testy. One assumes.

But wait... those party poopertroopers over at AICN went straight to Lucasfilm for verification, and received an official denial from the PR droid on duty. Which, of course, is both expected and meaningless, since if there's any truth to the rumor, they're surely not going to announce anything until they're ready. And at a place like Comic Con.

So for now, perhaps we should encase this rumor in carbonite -- Lucas is currently jowl-deep in the STAR WARS live-action TV series, so even if another theatrical trilogy ever comes together, it's many years and at least one galaxy away.

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topbananadan
10:57AM on 10/26/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Cue the scroll
Star wars

Episode (errr where we up to)

Milking the cow even when its dead!
Star wars

Episode (errr where we up to)

Milking the cow even when its dead!
 
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The Heartless
1:57PM on 10/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
chocolate surprise
chocolate surprise
 
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The Heartless
1:55PM on 10/25/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
chocolate surprise
chocolate surprise
 
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Grand_Marquis
8:58PM on 10/24/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Door number three.
Door number three.
 
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Mandee
12:44AM on 10/24/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Earth shattering news
Maybe they can get William Shatner to come on board.
Maybe they can get William Shatner to come on board.
 
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Snake-Prime
9:11PM on 10/23/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Fett lived; I did.
The original trilogy was driven by practicality and character development. Those films were believable because the crew actually built most of the sets and puppets and props and filmed on location in Ass-chapping cold and Vomit-inducing heat. As long as Artoo and Threepio are there and people stop saying their going to "destroy" eachother then i'm down.



Also, the Sarlacc in Force...
The original trilogy was driven by practicality and character development. Those films were believable because the crew actually built most of the sets and puppets and props and filmed on location in Ass-chapping cold and Vomit-inducing heat. As long as Artoo and Threepio are there and people stop saying their going to "destroy" eachother then i'm down.



Also, the Sarlacc in Force Unleashed was beatable, why couldn't Boba Fett have survived? Especially if the monster was killed in the destruction of Jabba's yacht...
 
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ShattertheNight
3:47PM on 10/23/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Light sabers are by far my favorite thing about Star Wars. I'll sit through what ever gets put in front of me as long as it has cool light saber battles.
Light sabers are by far my favorite thing about Star Wars. I'll sit through what ever gets put in front of me as long as it has cool light saber battles.
 
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Brer B8a
12:20PM on 10/23/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
For sure I'm down for a new SW trilogy, especially if we got new directors for them. Spielberg and Cappola aren't really my top choices to take over Star Wars films though. My directors wish list for Star Wars would be Jon Favreau, Neil Blomkamp, Kerry Conran, or Joss Whedon. I would also love to see Nathan Fillion as Han and Leia's son.
For sure I'm down for a new SW trilogy, especially if we got new directors for them. Spielberg and Cappola aren't really my top choices to take over Star Wars films though. My directors wish list for Star Wars would be Jon Favreau, Neil Blomkamp, Kerry Conran, or Joss Whedon. I would also love to see Nathan Fillion as Han and Leia's son.
 
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XSsoCX
11:18PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If, and that is a big if this happen's. I would like them to film these back to back to back. I definitely would love more Star Wars live action films.
If, and that is a big if this happen's. I would like them to film these back to back to back. I definitely would love more Star Wars live action films.
 
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creo1130
6:19PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Being a big Star Wars fan for a while now, I'm totally down for more, but almost everything new Lucas has done is not up to par. The Thrawn trilogy would make excellent movies, as would a number of the other books. I say make Lucas a producer and let someone else take the series in a better direction than he has done recently.
Being a big Star Wars fan for a while now, I'm totally down for more, but almost everything new Lucas has done is not up to par. The Thrawn trilogy would make excellent movies, as would a number of the other books. I say make Lucas a producer and let someone else take the series in a better direction than he has done recently.
 
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Chris Baņos
6:02PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Truth is
We all know in one way or another, Episodes 7,8 or 9 will be done. It's Fox!! And Lucas! Who can really believe any of them will know when to stop? Me, I say "Bring it on!"
We all know in one way or another, Episodes 7,8 or 9 will be done. It's Fox!! And Lucas! Who can really believe any of them will know when to stop? Me, I say "Bring it on!"
 
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PoorLittleEli
4:10PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I don't know if Spielberg and Coppola should direct, but as long as Lucas isn't writing the screenplay or directing, I'll be hip to this.
I don't know if Spielberg and Coppola should direct, but as long as Lucas isn't writing the screenplay or directing, I'll be hip to this.
 
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Sulaco
3:51PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I fully believe it
I've been saying for years now that we have not seen the last of Star Wars in theaters. I fully believe it. It'll be a ways off. But it will happen in some incarnation.
I've been saying for years now that we have not seen the last of Star Wars in theaters. I fully believe it. It'll be a ways off. But it will happen in some incarnation.
 
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JediteX
3:29PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If Lucas is only producting 7,8,and9 then I think they could be really good movies, especially if Coppola and Speilberg are directing.
If Lucas is only producting 7,8,and9 then I think they could be really good movies, especially if Coppola and Speilberg are directing.
 
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annihilist
2:59PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
screw Lucas. wait a few decades, by which time technology will have advanced enough that anyone with a modicum of money and time will be able to produce feature length movies, complete with stunning effects, right on their home computer.



then Star Wars will truly belong to the fans, who can make another trilogy the right way - as a community effort. not some egoistic power trip.
screw Lucas. wait a few decades, by which time technology will have advanced enough that anyone with a modicum of money and time will be able to produce feature length movies, complete with stunning effects, right on their home computer.



then Star Wars will truly belong to the fans, who can make another trilogy the right way - as a community effort. not some egoistic power trip.
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annihilist
7:15PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
He owns it, but Star Wars doesn't belong to him. It belongs to us all. If all he can muster are the prequels, I don't want him messing with it anymore.

And the fans are capable of some incredible work. I think if you got a big group of talented amateur filmmakers together, or maybe even professionals working for the love of the franchise, you'd get something amazing.
He owns it, but Star Wars doesn't belong to him. It belongs to us all. If all he can muster are the prequels, I don't want him messing with it anymore.

And the fans are capable of some incredible work. I think if you got a big group of talented amateur filmmakers together, or maybe even professionals working for the love of the franchise, you'd get something amazing.
 
The Bodyguard
5:58PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I love Star Wars as much as anyone, but honestly.......It does belong to Lucas. This isn't some fan project he took and made big. He created everything about it. And fans suck when it comes to doing something like that. The community doing it would ruin what it means for star wars.
I love Star Wars as much as anyone, but honestly.......It does belong to Lucas. This isn't some fan project he took and made big. He created everything about it. And fans suck when it comes to doing something like that. The community doing it would ruin what it means for star wars.
 
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anomaly7
2:05PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Let's focus on the tv series and getting these 6 movies on blu-ray. If they are making movies, don't do episodes 7,8,&9 because nothing really interesting happens to the characters (which is why I could never get into the books). If they do a KOTOR I'd be up for it.
Let's focus on the tv series and getting these 6 movies on blu-ray. If they are making movies, don't do episodes 7,8,&9 because nothing really interesting happens to the characters (which is why I could never get into the books). If they do a KOTOR I'd be up for it.
 
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ccapel
1:58PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If Speilberg and Coppola are behind the cameras then I'm stoked for this.



Maybe they've finally convince George that he's a talented businessman and that's about it.
If Speilberg and Coppola are behind the cameras then I'm stoked for this.



Maybe they've finally convince George that he's a talented businessman and that's about it.
 
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nickdoll
1:33PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hmmm
Not a fan (at all) of Episodes 1-3, but I would pay my hard earned cash to see 3 more, based on the merit of the original 3 alone (though they have to be "real" Star Wars flicks, no more of this all CGI Clone Wars shit).
Not a fan (at all) of Episodes 1-3, but I would pay my hard earned cash to see 3 more, based on the merit of the original 3 alone (though they have to be "real" Star Wars flicks, no more of this all CGI Clone Wars shit).
 
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DocSavage
1:02PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hell yeah
Jedi Academy, with brief appearances by Hamill and the others, would be kick ass. Luke trains the next batch of Jedi, including Han and Leia's kids, out of the old Rebel base on Yavin. It could be cool.
Jedi Academy, with brief appearances by Hamill and the others, would be kick ass. Luke trains the next batch of Jedi, including Han and Leia's kids, out of the old Rebel base on Yavin. It could be cool.
 
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Goldenarmz
12:55PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
sweet
i liked all of the star wars films so ill be there for these if they ever get made. They should use Bioware games KOTOR 1 2 and 3(mmo) perfect.
i liked all of the star wars films so ill be there for these if they ever get made. They should use Bioware games KOTOR 1 2 and 3(mmo) perfect.
 
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ExarKoontz
12:54PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I make no apologies for the fact that I will watch and love anything Star Wars.
I make no apologies for the fact that I will watch and love anything Star Wars.
 
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Joel H
12:45PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
this has already been confirmed a rumor
So there's nothing going on here, but just so people know I don't think the books that take place after episode 6 are official cannon. So when they decide they do want to do some more movies, they can do whatever the hell they want
So there's nothing going on here, but just so people know I don't think the books that take place after episode 6 are official cannon. So when they decide they do want to do some more movies, they can do whatever the hell they want
 
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DaForce
12:23PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
In the immortal words of my generation...
"I've got a bad feeling about this."
"I've got a bad feeling about this."
 
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xIvSlowDeath420
12:17PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
OOOOOH
Bring on the Dark Jedi.......just don't fuck it up:(
Bring on the Dark Jedi.......just don't fuck it up:(
 
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Acerbus III
12:13PM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
excellent
the Star Wars universe is a gold mine that has millions of possible story lines. I think the Timothy Zahn stories would be awesome, but how do you re-cast Luke, Leia, Han, Lando? Maybe do it all-CGI? Or maybe they should make Knights of the Old Republic - those video games have a great story.
the Star Wars universe is a gold mine that has millions of possible story lines. I think the Timothy Zahn stories would be awesome, but how do you re-cast Luke, Leia, Han, Lando? Maybe do it all-CGI? Or maybe they should make Knights of the Old Republic - those video games have a great story.
 
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EastCoastUgly
11:40AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
There is already a perfect story in waiting. Timothy Zahn wrote a three part series called the Thrawn Trilogy whih contain some fascinating story lines and characters. If they could find the right directors (for fuck's sake not Lucas ever again) these would be great additions to the Star Wars cannon...
There is already a perfect story in waiting. Timothy Zahn wrote a three part series called the Thrawn Trilogy whih contain some fascinating story lines and characters. If they could find the right directors (for fuck's sake not Lucas ever again) these would be great additions to the Star Wars cannon...
 
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sd71
10:13AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i agree with conz
im all abouta 3rd trilogy storylines ive seen have all kinds of clone nonsense but if that can get sorted out(litterally out) then the stroy lines involving the og characters aint bad chewie does die apparently and han and leia have kids so does luke......ehh we'll see what happens prolly nottil like 2020
im all abouta 3rd trilogy storylines ive seen have all kinds of clone nonsense but if that can get sorted out(litterally out) then the stroy lines involving the og characters aint bad chewie does die apparently and han and leia have kids so does luke......ehh we'll see what happens prolly nottil like 2020
 
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Hip-Hop Legend
10:04AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
not sure about this!
I would really like to see what happens to everyone after episode three and before episode four. It would be really cool to see what happens to Luke,Leah,Han, and Chewie after episode six. I heard in one of the books Chewie dies. I think there's a new book out now too. It would be really awesome to get everybody back, but I know that ain't happening.
I would really like to see what happens to everyone after episode three and before episode four. It would be really cool to see what happens to Luke,Leah,Han, and Chewie after episode six. I heard in one of the books Chewie dies. I think there's a new book out now too. It would be really awesome to get everybody back, but I know that ain't happening.
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IwishIwasBond
10:27AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yes Chewie died in the book Vector prime, sad stuff. Why wouldn't they take Jar jar instead...
Yes Chewie died in the book Vector prime, sad stuff. Why wouldn't they take Jar jar instead...
 
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razgriz21
9:43AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I want a Dark Forces/Jedi Knight movie.
I want a Dark Forces/Jedi Knight movie.
 
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lastmass
9:26AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
ehhh how can this work out?
They have totally turned the SW universe upside down a million times in books and comics. I don't see where they could go with this. Im not interested.
They have totally turned the SW universe upside down a million times in books and comics. I don't see where they could go with this. Im not interested.
 
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Conz
9:24AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i have
an erection. Sayy what you want, ill take 20 more Star Wars movies, even if subpar, it's still Star Wars.
an erection. Sayy what you want, ill take 20 more Star Wars movies, even if subpar, it's still Star Wars.
 
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Conz
8:48AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i have
an erection. Sayy what you want, ill take 20 more Star Wars movies, even if subpar, it's still Star Wars.
an erection. Sayy what you want, ill take 20 more Star Wars movies, even if subpar, it's still Star Wars.
 
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Huttjos
8:28AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
A new Star Wars trilogy would be epic. Even though the PT is vastly not liked, under a different eye, I believe we would get back to OT quailty easily. (Even if Lucas demands crazy cgi backgrounds.



George Lucas is one of the most talented 'idea men' out there, but when it comes to directing....not so much.





I would be so into this.
A new Star Wars trilogy would be epic. Even though the PT is vastly not liked, under a different eye, I believe we would get back to OT quailty easily. (Even if Lucas demands crazy cgi backgrounds.



George Lucas is one of the most talented 'idea men' out there, but when it comes to directing....not so much.





I would be so into this.
 
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sbunn10
7:31AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'd be very interested to see a Star Wars flick directed by someone else
I'd be very interested to see a Star Wars flick directed by someone else
 
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afwdg99
5:27AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
YES
GREAT NEWS
GREAT NEWS
 
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AntoineDoinel
1:59AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hate is a big word, so I wont use it.



I didnt like the Star Wars prequels very much, like most people. Though Revenge of the Sith, despitre the bad dialogue, had its moments.



Weirdly enough, I'd like to see a new trilogy, no matter who directs. But this time they should shoot back-to-back and release one film a year. Im just afraid someone involved might die before...
Hate is a big word, so I wont use it.



I didnt like the Star Wars prequels very much, like most people. Though Revenge of the Sith, despitre the bad dialogue, had its moments.



Weirdly enough, I'd like to see a new trilogy, no matter who directs. But this time they should shoot back-to-back and release one film a year. Im just afraid someone involved might die before its over.
 
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APzombie
1:41AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
i think AICN just got confirmation this is just a rumor and that there aren't any plans for more SW films.
i think AICN just got confirmation this is just a rumor and that there aren't any plans for more SW films.
 
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MisterChristian
1:36AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Dear George. Please just let Star Wars go and MOVE ON!
Dear George. Please just let Star Wars go and MOVE ON!
 
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deja vu
1:19AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
lol @ coppola directing a star wars.
lol @ coppola directing a star wars.
 
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Vong
1:06AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
More Star Wars movies means my inner geek will be happy. There is a HUGE amount of source material from the Expanded Universe. I hope if Lucas decides on making another trilogy to tap into the already huge universe dozens of great authors have helped create.
More Star Wars movies means my inner geek will be happy. There is a HUGE amount of source material from the Expanded Universe. I hope if Lucas decides on making another trilogy to tap into the already huge universe dozens of great authors have helped create.
 
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Red4
1:06AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
You know what would be bad ass though?
Pretend Ridley Scott wasn't so old; imagine he was young enough so that we could believe he'll live long enough to shoot 6 films in a row. Okay, now imagine the entire Star Wars saga remade by Ridley Scott.



You're welcome.
Pretend Ridley Scott wasn't so old; imagine he was young enough so that we could believe he'll live long enough to shoot 6 films in a row. Okay, now imagine the entire Star Wars saga remade by Ridley Scott.



You're welcome.
 
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finoj05
12:49AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I am not a big "Don't butcher the series" type person. NOTHING will ever change the original films for me. So, whatever. If it means hearing that music and 3 new opening crawls, it will be worth it. But we will see.
I am not a big "Don't butcher the series" type person. NOTHING will ever change the original films for me. So, whatever. If it means hearing that music and 3 new opening crawls, it will be worth it. But we will see.
 
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Short Round
12:48AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yeah, seems pretty farfetched to me as well, but damn would I love to see Spielberg and Coppola direct a Star Wars flick! If there is any truth to this I'm not surprised to hear Lucas wants to use 3D since he's a technology whore. And as long as all he's doing is footing the bill and leaving the creative stuff to the professionals (like getting Lawrence Kasdan back to write, for example) then...
Yeah, seems pretty farfetched to me as well, but damn would I love to see Spielberg and Coppola direct a Star Wars flick! If there is any truth to this I'm not surprised to hear Lucas wants to use 3D since he's a technology whore. And as long as all he's doing is footing the bill and leaving the creative stuff to the professionals (like getting Lawrence Kasdan back to write, for example) then I'd die a happy man.



It would be interesting to see the further adventures of Luke, but they'd definitely need to bring Han along for the ride, and, were this to be true, I highly doubt Ford would return.
 
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TarantinoDork
12:37AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I'm calling BS because there are a few too many 'fanboy wet dreams' being satisfied. The part where they said they'd have Coppola and Spielberg directing is where it jumped the shark for me. I ain't buying it.
I'm calling BS because there are a few too many 'fanboy wet dreams' being satisfied. The part where they said they'd have Coppola and Spielberg directing is where it jumped the shark for me. I ain't buying it.
 
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UnkemptFilmFan
12:32AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Glorious News
I'm one of those disgusting Star Wars fanboys who even enjoyed the prequels, so any Star Wars news makes me wet.
I'm one of those disgusting Star Wars fanboys who even enjoyed the prequels, so any Star Wars news makes me wet.
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Red4
1:00AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The prequels aren't bad, they're just different. Except the Clone Wars; that shit sucks baboon ass.
The prequels aren't bad, they're just different. Except the Clone Wars; that shit sucks baboon ass.
 
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jolanar
12:30AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Bring it on. Especially if Lucas isn't directing. BRING IT ON!
Bring it on. Especially if Lucas isn't directing. BRING IT ON!
 
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Red4
12:23AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I hope it's a prequel featuring Anakin as a fetus racing podracers inside his mother's uterus.
I hope it's a prequel featuring Anakin as a fetus racing podracers inside his mother's uterus.
 
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Common Sense Man
12:10AM on 10/22/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Hey maybe ole GL is looking to redeem himself for his lack of vision on the last three films. IF and its a big if, he gets Spielberg to Direct this could be awesomesauce. Plus by the time this gets done the original cast would be about the right age for some cameo action.
Hey maybe ole GL is looking to redeem himself for his lack of vision on the last three films. IF and its a big if, he gets Spielberg to Direct this could be awesomesauce. Plus by the time this gets done the original cast would be about the right age for some cameo action.
 
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The Clif
11:57PM on 10/21/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
im neutral
but if u have to make another; continue lukes story. i want to see how strong he is already.
but if u have to make another; continue lukes story. i want to see how strong he is already.