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Jim:
As many of you have reported, Dark Horizons posted the following:

"One of my pals at ILM told me a few days back that another trilogy 'might' happen. This is the sequel trilogy that Lucas said he'd never do. It's very very early days yet, but apparently there is some talk, even to the point of Mr Spielberg - who was interested in doing 'Clones' at one point - stepping in for Lucas, who may want to write, but probably won't want to direct. If Lucas doesn't they'll probably work out a deal for say Frank Darabont to pen (ala the current "Indiana Jones IV" arrangement). This one would be the three films following Return of the Jedi, Han Solo, Skywalker, post-Darth etc. How hard of a time are they going to have on their hands getting some of those original players! ha ha! finally a fitting use for CGI hey? The deal is everyone wants the sequels, except Lucas, who is apparently exhausted [Personally I'd say studio pressure]. If Spielberg directs, it could be ok. Better than those terrible prequel movies".
Our thoughts? Well, there have been rumors about a sequel trilogy for as long as there's been Star Wars. However, we have yet to hear any rumblings on this. Lucas has also publicly stated that he's done with Star Wars after Episode III. He wants to move on to other projects. Plus, there's no way they're going to be able to get Harrison Ford to play Han Solo again without generous sums of cash and giving him free reign over his character.

However....

If Dark Horizons says their source is reliable, we're inclined to believe them. Plus it seems crazy to let a multi-million dollar franchise fizzle and die after Episode III. The story still has life in it and can still generate money. Plus there are probably a long line of excellent writers and directors who would love to play in a galaxy far, far away that Lucas wouldn't have to get that involved with. After all, he's allowing the Clone Wars cartoons to play in the universe without him and he seems to be pleased with the results. The same goes with the Star Wars fan films.

Anyway, don't put too much stock in this rumor yet, but don't flush it away either. After all, Lucas has been known to change his mind...from time to time. (Did Greedo shoot first?!?)




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Snively Bandar:
It's interesting to hear (again), but I'm not going to hold my breath for it to happen.  I haven't cared much for the prequels personally, so if a "final trilogy" was made I'd pray it would be more like the originals.  That won't happen with George at the helm though.  But if Spielberg could take over the reigns, do the dialogue, keep the CG more low key, and push George on a more compelling story, then I'd say they'd have a good chance.

I almost fear the thought though, and what that would mean for my collecting for another 15 years.   :-\

But I think that if Spielberg helmed the project, there'd be a decent chance at bringing back the big 3 if they were still needed - Han, Luke, Leia.  Probably not in the starring roles, but as mentors and leaders to the new blood of the Rebellion.  Still a long way off though, I'd imagine.  But you just know that George will want to revisit his SW universe after delivering more future flops akin to Howard the Duck, Willow, Radioland Murders, etc.   :-X

Darth Broem:
If they do this I'd rather see someone other than Lucas direct it.  I don't mind Lucas coming up with a story but just get another guy to direct this time.  See what they come up with.  

Scott:
I can't see Ford returning for this noway nohow...really I don't have much interest in this arc either.  I think the whole story has been told (of Anakin) and while they could continue on with something and have Hammill be back as Luke, it would feel so EU to me that I'd rather just let it end.  Close this chapter of my life and be happy with what we have.

I see the $$$ behind all of this though and studio pressure and see how it could happen

Jim:
I too hope these are just rumors.  My wallet cant take this for another 20 years ;D

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