Star Wars the TV series x2

[Chaos Sepher]

I have just learned that George Lucas is producing not one but two Star Wars television series! One will be an animated extention of the Clone Wars series which will be 30 min. long and 3D computer animated. The other will be a live action series taking place between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.

Source:
http://filmforce.ign.com/starwars/articles/607/607491p1.html

These sound like they are going to be really really cool. What say the rest of you?

[EVILNess]

I fear for the force.

That is all.

[Magus]

It will probably suck, BUT! there's about a 90% chance it will be better than the Episode III movie will be, merely going by the fact that The Clone Wars was much more enjoyable than Episode II could ever hope to be.

[Ink_Blot]

Being an avid SW fan, I can only think good will come of this. The more Star Wars, the better. People liked the Clone Wars animated series, so they might like this too.

Also, as we get closer to the origional trillogy in timeline, people seem to like the movies and tv shows better. Maybe this is just because George and everyone else is learning what they do right. We can only hope. (Thanks, now I have a new hope*)

*Bad Joke

[TheI3rokenspiral]

That sounds like it might be worth watching. I can't wait until May 19th for the final movie to be released and bring some closure to the prequels. And as a Star Wars geek, I see the events taking place between Episode III and Episode IV as even more interesting than Episode III itself.

[Solid Shadow]

Let's just hope that the franchise doesn't go the way of Star Trek. If Star Wars: The Series ends up on UPN with Brannon Braga's name in the credits, I will have to kill someone. Honestly, I think that the live action series should end up on HBO, Showtime, or a premium channel like that. That way, nobody has to compromise at the whim of network executives. I'd much rather have a Star Wars series that entertains in the same vein as Deadwood or The Sopranos instead of any random, generic, syndicated science-fiction bullshit series that we seem to be so buried under these days.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Let's just hope there are other writers on these projects than Lucas himself. I really want to see better dialogue in these works than what a 10-year-old would rattle off.

I once took pride in the fact that I will be one of the few people of my generation who will be seeing the entire series "In order" for the first time. I'd heard the Star Wars movies were just freakin awesome, so I wanted to see it all in a sequence, to try and get the best effect.

The result? The only thrill I've had from the movies thus far is watching Darth Maul fight. That's it. Sure, watching Yoda hopping around like some sort of rabid gerbil when he was fighting Tyrannus was mildly amusing, but I couldn't get my mind off of that lame lightsaber design. Ugh.

Sad to say this, but if Episode III doesn't impress me any more than the first two, I'll pass on the rest of the series altogether.

[Mad Jack the Pirate]

Let's just hope there are other writers on these projects than Lucas himself. I really want to see better dialogue in these works than what a 10-year-old would rattle off.

I once took pride in the fact that I will be one of the few people of my generation who will be seeing the entire series "In order" for the first time. I'd heard the Star Wars movies were just freakin awesome, so I wanted to see it all in a sequence, to try and get the best effect.

The result? The only thrill I've had from the movies thus far is watching Darth Maul fight. That's it. Sure, watching Yoda hopping around like some sort of rabid gerbil when he was fighting Tyrannus was mildly amusing, but I couldn't get my mind off of that lame lightsaber design. Ugh.

Sad to say this, but if Episode III doesn't impress me any more than the first two, I'll pass on the rest of the series altogether.

IV-VI are much better than the prequels, so I'll have to kill you if you do that.

[Deathosaurus Wrecks]

That way, nobody has to compromise at the whim of network executives.

...just the whim of (the dark lord) Lucas himself. wasn't there an Ewok tv series made once, and it was like the worst thing ever put on tv? just some perspective.

[mosc]

LOL. The ewoks sucked but I doubt many of you were born in the late 70s let alone watched it. Or was it 1981? I dunno. Early 80s if not earlier.

You guys underestimate Episode 3. There's no more need for kiddies or romance. This is straight up corruption baby! War, darkside, sideus vs widu, yoda vs sideus. Anakin vs obiwan. Cmon ppl. There should be parties in the streets!

If lucas can't make the best star wars movie ever out of episode 3 it'll be a dissapointment to me. You could get any half way decent writer with the ammount of talent and special effects work they have behind them to pull off the greatest star wars movie ever.

and all that you don't need vader for, except so it ends with the sound of him breathing.

[Elminster_Amaur]

If lucas can't make the best star wars movie ever out of episode 3 it'll be a dissapointment to me. You could get any half way decent writer with the ammount of talent and special effects work they have behind them to pull off the greatest star wars movie ever.But see, they don't have a half-way decent writer. They have George Lucas. As such, he'll find a way to make it suck more than the last thing he put onto the big screen. He always does. He's almost to the point where he'll be nearly as vilified as R.A. Salvatore was for killing Chewie, only, he'll have killed Star Wars. With a rail-gun. Shot from point-blank. But seriously, if this next one is better than two, I'll be very happy with him.

[mosc]

James Earl Jones is on the cast list though so we WILL get some vader breathing.

I have always said since 10 years ago when I heard he was going to make the prequels that they should end with the mask on the screen, his breathing for a good, slow 10 seconds, then go to black and just pump the imperial march.

[Dragonsbane]

But see, they don't have a half-way decent writer. They have George Lucas. As such, he'll find a way to make it suck more than the last thing he put onto the big screen. He always does. He's almost to the point where he'll be nearly as vilified as R.A. Salvatore was for killing Chewie, only, he'll have killed Star Wars. With a rail-gun. Shot from point-blank. But seriously, if this next one is better than two, I'll be very happy with him.

Salvatore has killed off important characters before, in his books, but usually they have some way of coming back to life. Unless Cadderly, Errtu the Balor, or some other magic/extraplanar character comes onto the scene Chewie is probably going to stay dead. I'm almost happy for Chewie, there's no chance for them to ruin him now.

On the other hand, if Lucas disappoints me, I will be almost as angry with him as I was with Salvatore for allowing Ryld Argith to die under his supervision...only, I can always forgive R.A., but Lucas will have failed me for the last time!

In other words, Episode III had better be good.

[Magus]

Way it should end is to show Vader's silheouette looking out the first Death Star window, then some loud breathing, fade to black, Imperial March music.

To not watch the original trilogy because of the suckiness of the new one? It makes my head spin. Mainly that you never saw the original trilogy, everybody's seen that...I thought.

I guess there is actually this huge flux in people who haven't seen the original Star Wars trilogy now, due to new births. It's very disturbing. They also haven't seen the Indiana Jones movies or Rambo or Arnold Schwarzennager movies or Alien movies or anything! It's messed up, man.

[Aerozord]

Ironically I saw the first three movies (4-6) because I loved the original card game. Day that game died was a sad one...ANYways. I think the third one will be good since from what I heard, think of it like 2, only all the mushy crap is replaced with jedi masters and sith lords killing each other. I heard the final fight might be the longest in the history of cinema.

As for the series, I think live action is a horrible idea. It took alot of money and the best special effects team in the world to make Star Wars convincing. I just dont think a tv show can have the resorces to pull it off. Animated...if its equal to clone wars it will atleast be worth a watch, but to put out that quality consistantly over a long period in 21min episode (comercials make it 30) would be difficult.

Oh and if they put it on WB or Fox's saturday morning run even a Star Wars nut like me will most likely ignore it and hope it goes away.

[Sato]

Honestly, I find Star Wars nuts too cynical. I enjoy it for what it is, and have some fun watching it. Star Wars fanatics look at the flaws, not the good parts. Just like critics. That's why I never go to conventions or Star Wars forums. They suck the fun out of it.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Well, I can't say I'm a Star Wars nut... probably won't ever be if the third movie doesn't catch my interest... and soon. I've been alive 27+ years, haven't seen the original 3 movies, nor the rambo flicks, never was interested in the Alien flicks (what a waste of time!), but I've followed quite a few of Arnold's movies.

Tch. The trouble with the movies (Star Wars) that I HAVE seen is that there's so little good to "suck out" compared to the so... incredibly.... much bad that already just... well, sucks. I can't list how I would want the series to improve, simply because all I've seen is mediocrity at best, thus I haven't seen how Star Wars should really be. I guess. Let's just hope the new one will actually be worth the time.

I'll have to download it first though... definitely don't want to waste more money on complete trash, if that's what it'll be. You know the old saying: "Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Try again, and I'll download your shit first."

[Elminster_Amaur]

Really Hatake, if Episode III were to even come close to living up to the first trilogy, it would be an awesome movie. I just want you to know that Lucas has been doing the name of Star Wars a disservice since he announced the prequels, and that the first trilogy had more good in five minutes of it than the first and second combined. They were quite good, and are oft considered classics. I suggest that even if you find Episode III to be lacking, you should watch IV, V and VI. A New Hope would be a symbolic title for someone watching them in the order that you have...unless Lucas has already ruined the name of Star Wars for you. Oh well, it's your time, not mine, do with it what you will.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Ironic that you should mention that, more ironic that it would be true. I may just have to take your advice from that simple statement, El.

You're very astute in your assertion that Lucas has all but completely ruined the Star Wars name for me. I'm not saying that I could write a better Ep 1 or 2, but I'm quite certain there could've been far more capable hands than what he's been displaying. I've been wondering for some time now how he ever made it into the business... I also suspect he must've stolen the first three movies from someone else, which could be the source of all the miscellaneous "human fingers" that are being found in everything from Wendy's chili to Chocolate Ice Cream these days....

After the debacle that was Episode 2, I found that the Camp Chaos writers had everything pretty tightly wrapped in a nutshell. The link below is for those who haven't seen that particular bit of footage...

We'll have to see what happens, El. I hope you're right.

http://www.campchaos.com/show.php?iID=140

[HigherFat]

Wow Hatake, you are a little out of your league posting on this thread....

I've been wondering for some time now how he ever made it into the business...

Where do you get off saying that when you have never seen episodes 4,5, and 6? You should check into things before you go trying to put out an opinion. And since when did everyone in the world become expert critics? Can't you just take a classic and beloved story into your fold without all your pestering judgements. Just love it for what it is. if you hate it then you can just shut the hell up cuz no one cares what you think ;).

On a side note i proudly admit that i already have my ticket for the first midnight showing of episode 3. And i may just have to bring a toy light sabre to battle the ultra nerds for the best seats, and then just punch them in the face when im tired of them, because they are weak and frail!

[Hatake Kakashi]

Wow Hatake, you are a little out of your league posting on this thread....



Where do you get off saying that when you have never seen episodes 4,5, and 6? You should check into things before you go trying to put out an opinion. And since when did everyone in the world become expert critics? Can't you just take a classic and beloved story into your fold without all your pestering judgements. Just love it for what it is. if you hate it then you can just shut the hell up cuz no one cares what you think ;).

On a side note i proudly admit that i already have my ticket for the first midnight showing of episode 3. And i may just have to bring a toy light sabre to battle the ultra nerds for the best seats, and then just punch them in the face when im tired of them, because they are weak and frail!


I get off on saying it because I wasted my money watching the last two piles of crap they tossed into the theaters. As far as checking into things, read my last post. My downloading is how I'll check into things. I never claimed to be an expert critic, I've based my opinion, which I have a right to, by the way, from other works that I've seen, which the creators seemed to care about a bit more. And my pestering judgements? Who are you to judge me? It sounds like you're the one who needs a healthy dose of STHU. Or did you not check the "no flaming" rules? :p


Edit: Insults pulled at poster's discretion, in favor of burying the hatchet. Have a nice day. :cool:

[HigherFat]

im sorry, your right. i messed up on that post, only the first 2 sentences i said ewre directed at you, the rest was a general statement to the whole negative aspect of the posts so far. but i will say this, why do something illegal like download movies? thats the wrong way to go about the situation, and i should hope you that you know what the consequences of downloading it can be if you get caught, that is all, good day sir!

[Hatake Kakashi]

No worries. I can see how I could've read the post wrong, in either way, I'd rather make a friend than an enemy, so let's let bygones be bygones.

Still, while I am very aware of the possibility of getting caught, so to speak, I'm also very adamant about not wasting further resource on something until at the very least I know it will be worth the time, let alone the funds. I went that way with many movies, and the ones that were worth the entertainment, I still went to see in the theater. Having managed a theater before, I know moreso than most how great actually going to the movies can be.

If the movie is worth watching.

After the problems I had with Blade 2, for example, I downloaded Blade Trinity the day it came out. Having discovered how truly funny it was, I immediately packed up a couple of friends, paid for three tickets, and had a blast in the theater. Let's face it, nothing at home even remotely compares to having a movie up with some quality soundblasting surround sound beating on your eardrums whilst the action on the big screen truly is larger than life. It's just gotta be worth the ticket fee, ya know? :cool:

[HigherFat]

I understand where your coming from, i to used to download movies before seeing them in the theater. but the guilt of doing injustice to all the work that goes into any movie started getting to me, and i figure my soul isnt worth selling for free entertainment. its up to you i guess. no hard feelings

[Hatake Kakashi]

Heh. But that's the beauty of it all. You download it and it turns out to be good, you pay to see it in the theater. No guilt at all, you paid the price. You download it and it turns out to be complete crap, you delete it, swear never to put yourself through it again, and save the souls of all those who "worked" on the movie by not letting them rip you off. :cool:

Back to the topic.

[Erik the Hack]

My hope is that the live action show would be like the Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, which was pretty damn good by TV standards. Lucas neither wrote nor directed that series, which was one of the reasons it was so good... :)