Editorial: Five things Disney should do with Star Wars Episode VII

Editorial: Five things Disney should do with Star Wars Episode VII

Take note Disney! Here are my ideas on what they should do for the next installment in the Star Wars movie series.

Editorial Opinion
By BlackestNight - Aug 28, 2013 03:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Star Wars

The next installment in the iconic series is without a doubt one of the most anticipated sequels of the 2015 season. With the likes of “Batman vs. Superman” and “The Avengers: Age of Ultron” being released the same year, 2015 is shaping up to be a huge smash at the Worldwide box office.

At the moment, little to nothing is confirmed about the sequel to 1983’s Return of the Jedi. Rumors have been floating around quite frequently about who and what will actually be featured within the movie. So Disney, take note, as these are my ideas for what should be done with the film.

1.Reintroduce ghost forms of original / prequel series characters.



The original Star Wars trilogy featured several notable force ghosts, such as Alec Guinness’ Obi-Wan Kenobi, Frank Oz’s Yoda, and both versions of Anakin Skywalker. Of course, seeing as how this may contribute to the overall films plot featuring the rebuilding of the Jedi Order, a few force ghosts can really fit well into the sequel trilogy.

Personally, I would like to see the return of Ewan McGregor as a younger version of Obi-Wan Kenobi since the late Alec Guinness is now deceased. More or less he was one of the best parts of the prequel series and would be a great addition to the cast, especially coming off of the popularity of the Clone Wars. This may even help tie both old and new-coming fans together when seeing him on the big screen.

2.Make the Galaxy larger.



The Star Wars universe is a vast place. There are many places which can be featured from the Expanded Universe. It would be beneficial for them to translate these places to the big screen, as well as add to their ever growing library of environments. This will not only contribute to the spectacle, but it also enlarges the scope of potential sequels. Personally, I would include some places seen within the animated television series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”.


3.Beef up the roles of C-3PO and R2-D2.


The story of the Star Wars movies is viewed from the eye of the iconic duo R2-D2 and C-3PO. It would be ridiculous to not see their return in any Star Wars film as they contribute to moderate comic relief. As the two longest running characters of the Star Wars film series, this is an absolute no brainer.

As for beefing up their roles, they should play a moderately important part in the overall plot of Episode 7. If it involves R2-D2 saving the day and / or saving another characters life, or C-3PO wrongly translating a vital piece of information and getting other characters stuck in some sort of peril, I’m all for it. Just as long as it makes sense and doesn’t feel forced it will be welcomed by the audience.


4.Kill off one of the big three.



That’s right. Just as one of the main characters from “A New Hope” bit the dust during the showdown between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi. This will give the film significance and forgive me for saying this – a “dark” tone. Let them know that no one is truly untouchable, no matter how iconic or how beloved they are by fans of all ages. Just be sure to make this death significant and truly emotional, and be sure to make it give lasting repercussions on the Star Wars universe.

Make it Similar to Qui-Gon Jinn's death at the end of The Phantom Menace. The repercussions to that singular event was felt as far back as the climax especially considering how early in Obi-Wan's Jedi career he had to mentor young padawon Anakin Skywalker. Just this time make it a character we already care about, not one we barely had the chance to become attached to.

5. Introduce Grand Admiral Thrawn as the main villain for the entire sequel trilogy.



Following the end of the Emperor's reign on the galaxy, someone has to step up. Right? In the expanded universe, following the Emperor's demise the empire was left in complete disarray. Splinter groups were formed since many people tried to step up and fill the void. It was none other than Grand Admiral Thrawn who united their remaining forces to fight the recently founded New Republic.

Introducing this character is a no-brainer. He is as menacing and diabolical as the Emperor himself. This opens the possibility to take inspiration from several notable Expanded Universe story lines. Perhaps Disney can take this route to introduce the Yuuzhan Vong, as the Chiss knew of them long before the Republic or Empire. Perhaps, maybe, alluding to a whole new trilogy at the same time.
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BlackestNight
BlackestNight - 8/28/2013, 3:10 PM
First comment, hooray.

Had some free time, so I decided to stretch out those fingers and start typing.
TheOneAboveAll
TheOneAboveAll - 8/28/2013, 3:42 PM
Chewbacca dies in the books and that devastates Han... and then right after Han's youngest son sacrifices himself
BlackestNight
BlackestNight - 8/28/2013, 4:01 PM
Luke should bite the dust eventually. I just think it'll be too soon if he were to be killed off right now.
Bearjew
Bearjew - 8/28/2013, 4:36 PM
All I ask is a puppet Yoda
Bearjew
Bearjew - 8/28/2013, 4:38 PM
If Leia died I feel like people might give a shit and could make Luke an Han go full badass, but I think it should be Luke, kind of like an old Obi Wan style sacrifice
Bearjew
Bearjew - 8/28/2013, 4:46 PM
A few things: Barely any CGI. Use practical effects except on the space battles, but create models of the ships. Use prosthetics and costumes and make the sets and machines feel slightly used and worn like they were in the originals.
Use a puppet if you're gonna do a Yoda ghost (not the retarded one from Phantom Menace) but something more like the originals.
Also I would kinda like to see a return to Corascont and the old abandoned ruin of the Jedi temple.
ScottMontgomery
ScottMontgomery - 8/28/2013, 5:47 PM
I just want to see more Jawas!! I mean c'mon who doesn't love those little guys?
SomTingWong
SomTingWong - 8/28/2013, 7:26 PM
front. page.
Tainted87
Tainted87 - 8/28/2013, 7:36 PM
1. Avoid like the plague, the expanded universe. (Check)

2. Shy as much away from Force mysticism as possible.

3. Blasters are good. Lightsabers are cool sparingly.

4. Introduce completely new characters AS THE MAIN CAST.

5. Invent new mysterious characters.

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Practical effects are FANTASTIC, but unfortunately less likely to be used in the amount we all want. JJ Abrams is KNOWN for his use of CGI. While he is trying to do a throwback to the original trilogy, his hand will be forced.
Lhornbk
Lhornbk - 8/29/2013, 12:57 AM
No, in fact a big no, to Thrawn as the villain. I love the expanded universe (I own over 100 of the novels from before the prequels to the last series), but they should stay as novels, not be adapted to film. I would like them to be canon, and I do want Han & Leia's kids and Luke & Mara's son in it and so on, but that's it. I've seen other threads in which people say they just want the sequels to be the original Thrawn trilogy. Heck no, that's just stupid. I liked those books, but they did include some very dumb stuff too (crazy cloned Jedi, for example), and they are not far enough removed from RotJ to work. The big 3 are too old for that storyline.

My understanding is that Lucas always kept editorial control over the EU, and certain storylines could not be used. I'm positive that he had to approve killing off Chewbacca and Han & Leia's 2 sons. When he sold Lucasfilm to Disney, the news stories mentioned that he gave Disney his basic outline for the story of the next 3 episodes, & Mark Hamill mentioned that Lucas had asked him 30 yrs ago about eventually playing an older Luke. So I'm guessing that he has made sure that the EU did not mess up any plans he had for another trilogy. And which hopefully means no Thrawn.

Also, @ Cerebro, I hate to tell you this, but the droids will be in the movies, more than likely playing similar roles to what they did in the other movies. Which is fine with me (C3PO gets on my nerves a too, but not too bad. I love R2.)
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