Been awhile since I've wrote anything, but this is pretty big. MakingStarWars.net has reported sources placing the next saga in the “High Republic era. Usually very reputable, they say this sounds like it will be 400 years before the Skywalker saga. During a time of Bane's Rule of Two, & a much younger Jedi Yoda. Notice it says Saga, as reportedly this will not be a trilogy. Instead a saga of films that are interconnected via the era they’re told in. Supposedly this is what was supposed to go to Benoiff & Weiss before they moved on. Nothing really much in details other than this, & it will involve Jedi & non-Jedi. I can’t help but be a little concerned. I loved The Last Jedi, but that love wasn’t universal due mainly to its surprises, & stray from the EU. Here we’ve got what looks like the closest thing to Knights of the Old Republic we’re ever gonna get. That said we’re once again touching familiar ground that probably won’t be familiar at all if they want a good film. The masses have proved though, they want their Star Wars to be predictable, & only move in the directions they have already approved in their own heads. So, all in all I'm cautiously excited for this, as I've wanted a new cinematic spin on these times. Unlike others though, I feel like it should pull form history but not give us something we’ve already seen. Shake it up. Anyway, what’s y’all's thoughts? Do you wanna see a rehash of KOTOR, or something new with the original material just used as inspiration? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Kathleen Kennedy Says No Leia For Star Wars Episode 9
Earlier last week, Todd Fisher was reported by New York Daily News saying Carrie Fisher through use of stock footage would reprise the role of Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode 9 following The Last Jedi. All rejoiced. Today, at Celebration however, in an exclusive with ABC News Kathleen Kennedy was asked by Paula Faris about what capacity Carrie Fisher would be used. To which the Lucasfilm President replied, "He (Todd) was probably confused." Going on she flat out said, "sadly Carrie will not be in nine." She did confirm that we will see a lot of Leia in The Last Jedi. It doesn't get more from the top than Kathleen Kennedy so I'm thinking we can take this one in stone. Now I'm just hoping the General gets a proper ending to her chapter. What do you think? Should they have gave it a shot? I can't really even have a guess until we see what exactly unfolds on December 15. Until then, may the force be with you all.
"40 Years of Star Wars" Recap
As we said earlier Star Wars Celebration kicked off today in Orlando with 40 Years of Star Wars. Brilliantly hosted by Star Wars alumni, Warwick Davis first out was Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy who after a few words & thanks, introduces "her Yoda", George Lucas. He takes the stage for the rest of the 40th panel for a trip down memory lane. Starting with Dave Filoni, Star Wars Rebels creator, as he talks with George about being a padwan of sorts throughout the course of Star Wars Clone Wars & how social media has connected us all. As he leaves the sage are attention goes to the screen to welcome Qui-Gon Jinn, Liam Neeson with a special "announcement" involving Jar-Jar Binks, everyone's favorite Gungan. After the video Warwick & George are joined by Anakin Skywalker, Hayden Christensen & his Emperor Palpatine, Ian McDiarmid for a darkside reunion. I was waiting for this & was not disappointed at all. A very entertaining back & forth over their experiences throughout their Star Wars careers. Mace Windu, Samuel L. Jackson appeared on screen following their departure letting us know that he feels Mace is still alive. Next on stage was Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, & Billy Dee Williams. Anthony Daniels talked some droid memories & the design of C3PO with George. Peter Mayhew was next, discussing his similarities with the mighty Chewbacca & Princess Leia. The final of the three, Billy Dee Williams, too cool to be interviewed as usual, talked about working with George & gave some insight on Lando Calrissian. Then to join our host & all four men currently on stage was Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill. After a sincere thanks to the fans, George was asked why Mark? What follows was a conversation to make every Star Wars fans dream. As if that wasn't enough, making his first appearance at a Star Wars Celebration, Han Solo himself, Harrison Ford. Ford steals the show as he tends to do. He & George explain the early years of their film relationship going back to American Graffiti. Afterwards, to cap it all off, Kathleen Kennedy & George Lucas remember Princess Leia, & introduce Carrie Fisher's daughter Billie Lord. She has some touching words about her mother followed by an amazing remembrance video. The Orlando Symphonic Orchestra bring us home with Leia's Theme followed by just about every other Star Wars theme with the only conductor they could possibly have, the great John Williams.