JJ ABRAHMS to Direct Star Wars Episode VII

[Count_Zirock]

SPOILER ALERT!!






His adventures continue even after taking a dive into Sarlacc's Pit, at least in the comics/novels!!

Lucas always used to say that the Expanded Universe stuff wasn't canon and, as far as he was concerned, Boba Fett was dead. Period. End of story. Shut up about it already!

Then, there was the great "Republic/Imperial Commandos" book series by Karen Traviss. Once "The Clone Wars" animated series started contradicting things she had established about the Clone Troopers and Jango Fett, she quit the series mid-storyline! (It was rumored she was also supposed to do a Boba Fett novel that "Clone Wars" would've completely negated.) Now, with Disney at the reins, you know they'll be mining that particular fanboy wet dream, big-time. 

[zombiehorror]

Lucas always used to say that the Expanded Universe stuff wasn't canon and, as far as he was concerned, Boba Fett was dead. Period. End of story. Shut up about it already!

As it turns out Lucas isn't in charge anymore and didn't he have full control over the expanded universe stuff to begin with!?

Quote from George Lucas on the Return of the Jedi DVD audio commentary~

"In the case of Boba Fett's death, had I known he was gonna turn into such a popular character, I probably would've made it a little bit more exciting. Boba Fett was just another one of the minions, another one of the bounty hunters and badguys. But, he became such a favorite of everybody's that, for having such a small part, uh he had a very large presence. And now that his history has been told in the first trilogy, y'know, it makes it even more of a misstep that we wouldn't make more out of the event of his defeat, because most people don't believe he died anyway. I'd contemplated putting in that extra shot in where he climbs out of the hole, but y'know I figure that's . . . it doesn't quite fit, in the end."

Remember you're talking about a man who is a revisionist of his own films to begin with....nothing is set in stone in the original trilogy, Lucas proved that in 1997 with the Special Editions!   

[DoctorDeath]

I may get killed for this....but I never really understood why Boba Fett was such a popular character. I mean, don't get me wrong, I like him. I thought he looked cool, but he really kind of has this "cult" status when he really wasn't that big of a character. Never understood why all of a sudden he was treated as a Han Solo or something like that.

Then again, I'm not as crazy about Star Wars as some people too....

[zombiehorror]

I may get killed for this....but I never really understood why Boba Fett was such a popular character. I mean, don't get me wrong, I like him. I thought he looked cool, but he really kind of has this "cult" status when he really wasn't that big of a character. Never understood why all of a sudden he was treated as a Han Solo or something like that.

Killed, no.....unless there is a bounty on your head!!

Some of us may recall Boba from his first Star Wars appearance, the Star Wars Holiday Special (1978); There wasn't much to like about that special but the cartoon which introduced Boba stood out for many!

Boba Fetts 1st appearance in Star Wars.

There was also the proposed (or very limited) release of the Boba Fett 3/4 action figure with real firing rocket in 1979......Careful kid, you'll shoot your eye out!  Not only was he an action figure but he was an exclusive mail away figure!



I don't know why Lucas tries to downplay Boba Fett or how popular he was even by ROTJ release!?  Maybe it is due to the fact that reportedly Boba was to play a larger role in ESB but his role was cut back for various reasons....and we all know that George can't be wrong!

Boba Fett even had a 12" figure released before Empire Strikes Back!

Star Wars Vintage KENNER Commercial - Boba Fett [12 Inch] Figure [Remastered]

They kind of set him up to be anticipated by youths everywhere but then barely gave him anything to do but that just added to fans love/interest in his character!  Thus why he remains alive in the expanded universe and is given a back story in the prequels and in Clone Wars!

[zombiehorror]

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EPISODE VII Will Have Harrison Ford Coming Back As Han Solo!!!

"Well, it was only a matter of time before this news became a bit more concrete, but, according to El Mayimbe over at Latino Review, who has an exceptional batting average when it comes to his scoop accuracy, the deal is done for Harrison Ford to reprise his role as Han Solo in STAR WARS - EPISODE VII.

This was rather inevitable with Ford commenting that he'd be open to a return back around the time the STAR WARS sale to Disney was announced, complete with those plans for three new films being made in the core saga. For a guy who's tried awfully hard to distance himself from the Original Trilogy over the years to come around like that with willing participation, you knew The Mouse and Lucasfilm were going to make sure they locked up the beloved smuggler for whatever story J.J. Abrams will be kicking off in EPISODE VII. Plus, with rumors of a Han Solo origin story being floated around as one of the ideas for a STAR WARS stand-alone, it only makes sense to get the character fresh in people's minds, particularly younger generations of potential STAR WARS fans, who may not be as familiar with Solo."

Not sure how much this will matter?!  For me it'll all depend if they can capture the vibe of the original Star Wars trilogy; Also given that a Han Solo prequel/origin is probably going to happen it isn't likely that Harrison Ford will be playing the younger version.....though ILM as long experimented with CGI actor's and the possible use of them?!

[Count_Zirock]

Apparently, Lucas just spilled the beans and admiited he was negotiating with Hamill, Fisher, and Ford for a sequel trilogy before the sale to Disney went through. It was one of the last things George was dire fly involved in before turning over the reins to Kathleen Kennedy, and then selling the whole shebang to Disney.

I wonder if 20th-Century Fox still has the right of first refusal on Star Wars films? That was part of their contract with Lucas when he got back the sequel/prequel rights by paying for production cost overruns out of his director's fee. (That's also how he retained licensing rights.) When he made Star Wars: The Clone Wars, even though Fox passed on the series, he had to offer them distribution on the feature. They passed, and The Clone Wars became the first Star Wars movie not released by Fox. (Since Cartoon Network picked up the series, the film was distributed by parent company Warner Bros.)

[Opera Ghost]

Ford, Fisher and Hamill are all signed for EPVII, as is JJ Abrahms, reports Deadline Hollywood 3/7/13

[Paladin]

Carrie Fisher once said that she would "never ever" return to this role. Mark Hamill said that he was stereotyped and that his career had stalled.
But then again, Spielberg added that he would never make another Raiders of the Lost Ark film after ...the Last Crusade was out, to. I guess that they follow the dollar signs.

[general gruesome]

I always thought the Talon Karrde character was cool. I love the expanded universe explored in various comic books, novels, video games, etc. Anyone know any great SW comic book series that are a fun read?