Rian Johnson developing a fourth Star Wars trilogy... Oh my..

[crocodile 9,417]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/407589-breaking-rian-johnson-developing-new-star-wars-trilogy#/slide/1

 

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As writer-director of The Last Jedi, Johnson conceived and realized a powerful film of which Lucasfilm and Disney are immensely proud. In shepherding this new trilogy, which is separate from the episodic Skywalker saga, Johnson will introduce new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before explored.

 

“We all loved working with Rian on The Last Jedi,” said Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm. “He’s a creative force, and watching him craft The Last Jedi from start to finish was one of the great joys of my career. Rian will do amazing things with the blank canvas of this new trilogy.”

 

“We had the time of our lives collaborating with Lucasfilm and Disney on The Last Jedi,” Johnson and Bergman said in a joint statement. “Star Wars is the greatest modern mythology and we feel very lucky to have contributed to it. We can’t wait to continue with this new series of films.”

 

 

 

Karol

[Will 2,389]

Woah! 

 

(I know most of you will probably just groan, but I'm hyped. They must have really liked Johnson.)

 

Hopefully they really do explore new characters and locations. 

[BloodBoal 7,545]

Oh boy...

[toothless 1,023]

[Balahkay 631]

Is this why he isn't doing Episode IX?  Too busy with the new trilogy?  Disney is certainly very confident TLJ is going to be an absolute hit with audiences.

[toothless 1,023]

Just now, Will said:

Woah! 

 

(I know most of you will probably just groan, but I'm hyped. They must have really liked Johnson.)

Yeah it makes me even more curious about TLJ soundtrack !

[BloodBoal 7,545]

[Will 2,389]

Another good thing I just realized - this might mean that Lucasfilm will end, or at least pause, the main saga after IX! Which would be best. 

[crocodile 9,417]

They ended it twice already!

 

Karol

[Balahkay 631]

Just now, BloodBoal said:

 

It's a Star Wars movie. Of course it's going to be a hit with audiences.

 

It'll, of course, make a lot of money, just like TFA, but it was faced with a good amount of criticism. 

[Will 2,389]

Another good thing - three new chances for (hopefully) three different composers to take a crack at SW!

[crocodile 9,417]

Just now, Will said:

Another good thing - three new chances for (hopefully) three different composers to take a crack at SW!

Yeah, it's probably safe to assume Williams won't be doing those.

 

Karol

[toothless 1,023]

Can we start with all the giacchino jokes or is it too soon ? 

[BloodBoal 7,545]

[crocodile 9,417]

I wonder who is going to helm XIII-XV.

 

Karol

[Xander Harris 8,696]

[BloodBoal 7,545]

[Will 2,389]

Yeah, just saw that too! Crazy day. 

[toothless 1,023]

I hope we won't get 3 different composers. I'm all for diversity in standalone films. But as directors changes from one film to another on the episodes, we need continuity. I'd really like desplat. But I'd be more than happy with giacchino.

[Ollie 1,356]

The Last Jedi must be one hell of a film.

[crocodile 9,417]

Just now, El Jefe said:

The Last Jedi must be one hell of a film.

That will be correct...one way or another.

 

Karol

[toothless 1,023]

Depending on the shape the new trilogy will have, maybe disney will allow for a musical shift in terms of style ? Not that I want it to happen but who knows.

 

A new main title ? 

[John 2,033]

Exciting news! This makes me even more excited for what Rian has in store with The Last Jedi...

 

Many are speculating that it might be an "Old Republic" trilogy, with the three films taking place thousands of years before the prequels, during the Jedi/Sith wars. It'd certainly be a fascinating period of Star Wars mythology to explore, especially with Johnson at the helm, and I know many fans have been hoping for a series like this since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm.
 

It's a great time to be a Star Wars fan!

[BloodBoal 7,545]

[The Score Cleaner 8,878]

Are we certain this isn't a trilogy of "spinoff" films?

[crocodile 9,417]

Does it matter?

 

Karol

[Nick1Ø66 7,495]

That article was almost written like you see April Fool's pranks worded.  That's actually the first thing I thought (then I looked at my calendar).

 

Weird. I'm fine with them doing this, it was inevitable. Just weird to let it out this way.

 

 

 

 

[BloodBoal 7,545]

[The Score Cleaner 8,878]

This is nothing really new for Star Wars, only the medium is different. 

[Quintus 6,012]

Another trilogy being in development should come as no surprise to anybody. I hope I'm not going to be subjected to loads of feigned cries of  "OMG milking it!" after this news. I mean, this is why Disney spent out big on the brand. 

[Not Mr. Big 4,884]

This announcement makes me more excited for TLJ.  Don't really care about the trilogy itself though

[Nick1Ø66 7,495]

See! Lucas said he had 12 Star Wars movies mapped out all along, and now he's been proven right.

 

Lots of you doubters are eating Bantha poodo about now.

[BloodBoal 7,545]

18 minutes ago, Fal said:

This is nothing really new for Star Wars, only the medium is different. 

 

Yeah, except that medium is what started it all and what made it special. Sure, you had tons of books, comic books, games, whatever, but you had only 3 films. These were rare, special. Then there were 6. Soon, there'll be 12. And with this new trilogy, 15 (in what, less than 10 years time?). Feeling less and less special by the minute...

 

9 minutes ago, Quintus said:

Another trilogy being in development should come as no surprise to anybody. 

 

Sure, the trilogy itself is no surprise. What's more of a surprise is how early it was announced, like Disney wants to start the hype as early as possible.

[Quintus 6,012]

Earlier the better init. That's how you hype. 

[Disco Stu 15,516]

Man, I hope The Last Jedi is good.

[Quintus 6,012]

All the pretend whiners will be there, sitting in the theatre, for each and every installment. 

[BloodBoal 7,545]

[Nick1Ø66 7,495]

7 minutes ago, Disco Stu said:

Man, I hope The Last Jedi is good.

 

There are rumours he's evil.

[Not Mr. Big 4,884]

Just now, Quintus said:

All the pretend whiners will be there, sitting in the theatre, for each and every installment. 

I dunno.  Not seeing Rogue One was the easiest thing I've ever done.

[Nick1Ø66 7,495]

1 minute ago, Not Mr. Big said:

I dunno.  Not seeing Rogue One was the easiest thing I've ever done.

 

Clearly you've never not seen Transformers.

[Disco Stu 15,516]

6 minutes ago, Nick1066 said:

 

There are rumours he's evil.

 

Hardy har

 

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Related to my post:  

 

Of course we know Kennedy wouldn’t be shy about firing him if TLJ reception is lukewarm!!

[FBC Director 10,375]

They're making too many of these movies.

[Nick1Ø66 7,495]

3 minutes ago, Baby Jane Hudson said:

They're making too many of these movies.

 

 

"They're making too many of these movies"

-The Internet, Iron Man 2, 2010

 

 

[Disco Stu 15,516]

7 minutes ago, Baby Jane Hudson said:

They're making too many of these movies.

 

You need to skip to the part where you stop worrying and love the bomb

[FBC Director 10,375]

I'm considering skipping TLJ and wait to see it on tele.

[Disco Stu 15,516]

Do it!  It'll be one less person whining in the film thread next month!  

[FBC Director 10,375]

Instead I'll just be posting about my new obsession with Barbara Stanwyck movies.

[Disco Stu 15,516]

1 minute ago, Baby Jane Hudson said:

Instead I'll just be posting about my new obsession with Barbara Stanwyck movies.

 

That sounds outstanding actually.  Double Indemnity is one of my favorite movies of all time.

[Arpy 4,224]

1 hour ago, BloodBoal said:

There'll also be a live action TV series! Call Blake Neely now!

No, he's busy with fifty four thousand DC shows, and it shows.

 

Might I suggest someone like Bear McCreary or John Paesano?

 

[Disco Stu 15,516]