Diego Varen Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 In the Paper, I saw an Article on a Star Wars Spinoff. Here's the Article. MAY THE FORCE BE ON THE TELLY By CAROLINE HEDLEY STAR Wars is to be turned into a TV series after creator George Lucas agreed to complete his epic sci-fi fantasy. The 100 episodes will fill im the missing uears between 2005 prequel Episode III Revenge Of The Sith and original 1977 movie Episode IV Star Wars. It will spark a multi-million pound bidding war between the BBC and the ITV. Series producer Rick McCullum confirmed the TV version would go ahead. Speaking at the Empire Film Awards in London he said: "We're very excited - we just got confirmation George Lucas has commited himself to writing the Star Wars TV series. I guess this is the news that fans have been waiting to hear" The movies are among the most popular ever made and tell the story of the descent into evil of Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker and his redemption by son Luke. The first movie Episode IV, has so far grossed £443million. It was followed by Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back and VI, Return Of The Jedi. Lucas waited nearly 20 years for special effects to improve before producing the prequels, starring Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman. In the final Star Wars prequel, Revenge Of The Sith, Anakin (Christensen) joined the Dark Side to become Darth Vader. The TV series will focus on the rise of Darth Vader's dark Empire and will feature original actor Anthony Daniels, who played dithering Droid C3P0. None of the other cast, including Ewan McGregor in the prequels and Carrie Fisher in the first three movies, will be be involved. Rick explained: "It'll all be new because the originals will all be too old. But we will be using Anthony as C3P0 because there is such a thing as loyalty" I'm looking foward to this, but what do you think? Also I hope the BBC get it, because there will be no adverts in between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ztalker Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Sorry to say it, but: Old news It was mentioned some time ago on the Star Wars site. If i'm sorrect, there will also be a CGI-series, but then about the clone wars. Nevertheless, confirmations is always nice ^^ Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Obi-Wan Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 'Course. I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Kitty Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Sorry to say it, but: Old news It was mentioned some time ago on the Star Wars site. If i'm sorrect, there will also be a CGI-series, but then about the clone wars. Nevertheless, confirmations is always nice ^^ Thanks! If I remember right, the CGI was already done (and aired) was it not? Though I freely admit this might be a reference to something completely different, but I digress.. The original question here, as I read it, was what are our thoughts about the idea of a TV series Star Wars spinoff, not "hey, look at the new news!" In that light, I'm of mixed opinion. I'd love to see the gap between the two trios filled in, but I have my doubts as to how well it's going to be done in the setting of a TV series. Personally, I don't much care for TV in the first place, and I think too many shows carbon copy the same tired old forumulas over and over again, and therefore the story they could have made suffers in favor of empty schtick aimed at the general masses, beacuse that's where the ratings (and subsequent advertising market) comes from. If they can keep it true and faithful to the movies and core story, and not give in to the temptations of the dark side (speaking in this case of advertising dollars, selling out for ratings and popular opinion, etc), then it should wind up quite enjoyable, though I won't bother trying to keep up with the series when it airs. I absolutely loathe having to live my life and schedule my time around what day and time a given show is on TV. I'll wait for a full season to be done and released on DVD before I toss my hat in there, which will also lend the side benefit of having a better sense of whether or not they've 'kept the faith' as I said above. Yes, I'm picky --but I've seen more than 3 decades of TV executives trying to shovel mindless garbage down the throats of the home audience all in an attempt to bring in more advertising and sponsorship dollars, not caring in the least whether or not the end results are even remotely worth watching. Therefore, I also happen to feel that being picky is something I'm entirely justified in doing. Cheers, -Kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I have reserved optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PazaakPrincess Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Although I love original Star Wars, I would prefer to see an expanded universe. It's what attracted me to Kotor. I would prefer to see something set in a completely different time say long after Starwars series? Just my thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth InSidious Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 not give in to the temptations of the dark side (speaking in this case of advertising dollars, selling out for ratings and popular opinion Star Wars, over-commercialising? Perish the thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Kitty Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Although I love original Star Wars, I would prefer to see an expanded universe. It's what attracted me to Kotor. I would prefer to see something set in a completely different time say long after Starwars series? Just my thought. Shhh. You're going to ruin the surprise. I mean, George has to have something he's saving up for a combined retirement nest egg and security for his kids future right? (And no, I've no clue if he in fact has kids or not, nor do I particularly care). I guess the point beyond my tongue in cheek here is that Lucas has always held the SW universe with an iron fist. Nothing gets released with the SW logo without his say so, EU or not. Whether you love or hate the guy, you have to admire his business sense though. I'd be rather amazed if he doesn't already have plans for a great deal of EU content at some future date -probably much of it already scripted in some kind of rough drafts. Look at Gene Roddenberry for example -and no, I have no interest whatever to get into a Star Wars vs. Star Trek debate here. It's not important anyway, as the only comparison I'm drawing from here is how he created the original series (which like it or not was and remains hugely popular) and later, he sat and wrote.. and wrote.. and wrote. Almost all the 'extended universe' we saw was taken largely from his works, even after his death. TNG, DS9, Voyager, and even Earth Final Conflict were all based heavily on his own works. I can't for a moment imagine anything less from Lucas, and I wouldn't even bat an eye to be watching a movie about Exar Kun or Mara Jade or lord knows who else 50 years from now which was still mostly derived directly from his own notes, scripts, and ideas. Or as Yoda might say... "Patience! Patience you must learn, if a jedi you will be!" (or something equally infuriating but accurate) [EDIT: Reply came in while writing this] Star Wars, over-commercialising? Perish the thought Don't confuse something being highly commercialized with something being a sell-out. As long as the future releases still maintain for the most part the heart, the soul, and the vision of the original ideas behind the SW universe, I don't frankly care how many billion dollars someone makes on them. It's only when dollars become so important that the feel is lost because it's no longer considered important by contrast that I get iritated. As long as they 'keep the faith', they can commercialize it all to the dark side and back for all I care. Even when I was a wee little girl in grade school, there were action figures, lunch boxes, back packs, toy light sabers.. virtually anything you could possibly immagine (at the time) to make a few extra bucks off of -But the movies stayed true to form, and stayed in keeping with the original vision and intent. As a result, I (like almost every other kid I knew) had dozens of Star Wars odds and ends in my room. Heck, I even think my dad had a few Star Wars T-Shirts, and he never buys anything like that. [End Edit] Cheers, -Kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleggy Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 ok i had heard 2 rumours one was that it was going to be based on luke between eps3-4 but the other one had been that it was going to be based on the jedi academy set up on yavin 4 by luke wich is after eps6 and would have a fair bit of info via the many many books written within the sw universe i had hoped it would be based on the jedi academy but i wait and hope they dont mess this up movies to tv series have a history of getting mucked up i hope sw will be different so i will wait and see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I'm looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char Ell Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I'm taking the patented "wait-and-see" approach. Of course IIRC the only live-action Star Wars-based TV show was the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special but that was many moons ago and I'm sure the new show will be much better. I absolutely loathe having to live my life and schedule my time around what day and time a given show is on TV. I'll wait for a full season to be done and released on DVD before I toss my hat in there, which will also lend the side benefit of having a better sense of whether or not they've 'kept the faith' as I said above.What about using a digital video recorder, e.g. TiVo? You record the shows and watch them whenever you want, an episode at a time, half the season, or wait for the entire season to finish and then watch all the episodes in one sitting. Whatever trips your trigger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Kitty Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 What about using a digital video recorder, e.g. TiVo? You record the shows and watch them whenever you want, an episode at a time, half the season, or wait for the entire season to finish and then watch all the episodes in one sitting. Whatever trips your trigger! For one, 'TiVo' sounds too much like a fad diet or something. I wanna gag every time I so much as hear the name. Really though, it's just more hastle than I care to invest for TV. As I said, I don't generally like most TV shows anyway, so the cost of getting some kind of on demand recording system (TiVo or DVR or whatnot) would be largely wasted, as I'd rarely ever use it anyway. Coupled with the fact that these days, practically any TV series is available on DVD with no commercials and no hastles as a boxed set within a couple months of the airing of the season finale, and the few sets I'd ever want cost far less than the added up cost of a monthly service bill for stuff I won't use.. Well, you do the math. Cheers, -Kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char Ell Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 For one, 'TiVo' sounds too much like a fad diet or something. I wanna gag every time I so much as hear the name. Uh-oh. Sorry 'bout that. Did ya need one of those "motion discomfort" bags like they have on airplanes? Really though, it's just more hastle than I care to invest for TV. As I said, I don't generally like most TV shows anyway, so the cost of getting some kind of on demand recording system (TiVo or DVR or whatnot) would be largely wasted, as I'd rarely ever use it anyway. Makes sense then if that's how you watch TV. I only used the, uh, T-I-V-O word because that's the one most people are familiar with. As for myself I wasn't interested in paying the monthly fee either so I ended up buying a DVD/DVR combo that uses the TV Guide programming because it's free. Only big drawback is that it only downloads a week's worth of programming in advance. I think I spent US$400-500 on it though as a one time expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDJOHNNYMIKE Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 @Kitty, Have you heard of this new high tech recording equipment that doesn't require monthly fees and records whatever you tell it to? vcr I'll watch it (itz starwars duh) but I sincerely hope he takes the kiddy feel out of it. A little more like a Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, Firefly, DS9, B5, and definitely a heavy New Galactica influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbieZ Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I can't see it being an ITV or BBC thing, it's waaaaaay to advanced for commoner TV, im guessing it will most likely be a Sky One thing. They have a knack for showing things like this, then i guess Channel 4 or 5 will pick it up about a year later. Although if i was lucas id launch my own channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachineCult Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I agree HerbieZ, it'll def. be too cool for BBC or ITV, it's a 4 or 5 thing. and Kitty, the CGI series has not been made let alone aired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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