Star Wars Bits: More Episode VII Rumors; Plus Lucasarts, Lucasfilm Corporate Video And Contest
Thankfully theStar Warsgalaxy is big, because this edition of Bits is all over the map. There are the requisiteStar Wars Episode VIIrumors, of course, but also theme parks, t-shirts, video games, board games and even posters. Below, read about the following:
We’re pretty sure sets forStar Wars Episode VIIhave been under construction for some time. If that’s the case, props are probably being made too. And both those things lead toDen of Geek, who is running a rumor saying anyone contracted to build props forStar Wars Episode VIIhad to sign a seven year agreement which consists of three Episodes and three spinoffs. Read more at that link.
Here’s a cool video that was uploaded to theDisney corporate pagetalking about creativity atLucasfilm. There’s no real news here, but some great views inside the Lucasfilm offices, which is a big deal forStar Warsfans.
Lucasfilm: The Creative Gene on Disney VideoJediNewsnoticed on the newLucasfilm websitethat a woman namedPatti Burkewas hired as the Executive Producer of Theme Parks. I call this out because with all theStar Warstheme park rumors flying around, the fact they made this new hire certainly says something. Also, is that the best job ever or what?Star Warshas long been a global phenomenon and, as such, posters have been created in hundreds of different countries and languages. io9 has avery cool post on this, compiling dozens of “rare and weird"Star Warsposters from around the world. We’ve cherry picked a few below, but head there to see more. (For example, you’ve likely seen that Drew Struzan image, but the full, actual poster has that border on the left and bottom).
Below is an image of some new pieces for a table top game calledStar Wars X-Wing. I know very little about it, but looking at these, I want to learn more. Thanks toKotaku.
Finally,a crazy rumor is floating aroundthat a newStar Wars Episode VIIcasting call is looking to recast the role of Princess Leia Organa. It seemed pretty set in stone Carrie Fisher would return to reprise that role, so it makes little sense how or why this role would be recast. But let’s think about it for a sec. Most likely is, if this is true, they’re using that name as a place holder. We know several actors had to mimic oldStar Warsscenes or read from different properties during their auditions, so odds are they’re more in search of a Leia type. But if the rolewasrecast, it might suggestEpisode VIIhappens closer toEpisode VIthan we’d originally though. Again, that’s unlikely, but it’s fun to think about.
