After almost 30 years we Star Wars fans are getting what we all wanted. New films! About a month ago Disney purchased Lucasfilm, Ltd. from creator George Lucas and all that comes with it. Including Star Wars. Along with the sale came the news that Disney would be releasing a new Star Wars trilogy. Episodes 7, 8 and 9 in the series.The first of which will be opening in 2015.
Of course this brings up a lot questions. What is the story? Who will direct? Will the original cast be back? There are unlimited resources from which to pull story ideas. Including the 100+ novels set in the Star Wars universe. With that little tidbit comes my big question. Will Disney/Lucasfilm use any of the material from the novels in their new movies? The short answer would be no. Both Lucas and Disney have stated that the expanded Star Wars universe is officially non canon. Does that mean that they won't use any material though? I hope not. There are so many things worth pulling from these books. For instance, what about the character Mara Jade? Seen here at the right. Jade was introduced in author Timothy Zahn's Heir To The Empire novel and has been a central character ever since. Eventually she marries Luke Skywalker and they have a son, Ben. Can Disney really just throw that information away? What about the marriage of Han Solo and Princess Leia? Their kids? There has to be a way to use these characters in the new movies. Maybe even improve them. Now there are some things I would not use as well. The death of fan favorite Chewbacca, for one. Yes the lovable wookie met his end in the novels a few years back. Definitely something I would fix for the films.
Aside from the new trilogy, Disney/Lucasfilm have also stated that they plan on releasing 2-3 Star Wars films a year. That is a lot of Star Wars! Just think of all the possibilities. How about a bounty hunter or underworld themed series? A lot of fans have been asking for a Boba Fett film. Is now the time? Maybe an Old Republic trilogy? For me, the biggest possibility is for a Star Wars/Pixar project(s). An exciting thought. There are literally endless ideas to play with. Well, whatever they decide, expectations will be high. For some, like me, they already are. I have faith Disney will do the right thing and that we will all be pleased. Check back here for more Star Wars updates. Until then, "Remember, the Force will be with you..always."
Jr.
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