In a galaxy far, far away, they stoppped at one trilogy, maybe two…

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Earlier today, AOTS had Steve Sansweet, “head of fan relations for Lucasfilm” on their The Loop segment.  They spoke of galaxies, and how they are so damn far away.  Also, the future of the Star Wars franchise.  Hopefully, the future is going to be better than the last few years…

Star Wars Episode II ended with the start of the Clone wars. Palpatine issued ‘Order 6′ and the clones turned on the Jedi.

Wherein Episode III started with the end of the Clone wars. Judging by the complete lack of character development/ the complete lack of character in Christiansen, you would be surprised to know the movies were actually 3 years apart.

Tomorrow releases the Clone Wars movie, originally a cartoon series that was actually edited to fit a feature film.  Clone Wars was, originally to the tenth degree, a drawn cartoon series, short lived, unfortunately.  When Lucas had seen the first screening of the new series, he had to watch it in a theater, and saw promise. The series will continue in the fall. But the part I was not aware of is… well, they are doing another trilogy. In between III and IV.

So theoretically, this movie and series (same animation, same everything) will explain the gap between II and III, but what are we missing in the ~17 years between III and IV?

Also, what will they call them? Star Wars Episode III.25, III.5 and III.75?

The only thing I can find between the good trilogy and the bad trilogy is Obi-Wan.  Although powerful, Obi-Wan was a pretty crummy Jedi, even at the end of Episode III.  As much a non-political fellow I am, I have a thing for that side of the Star Wars politics.  I just find it more interesting when the apparent brutal campaigns actually involved beheadings.  Although I have not read the myriad of Star Wars novella, my friends have, and the massive infinate expanse of Star Wars is bound to inspire some good stories.

In ending, I admit myself one of those kids who will, no matter the rating, see any Star Wars movie released.  I am part of the population that lets Lucas afford to do whatever he wants.

Tags: clone wars, george lucas, star wars