George lucas willow sequel book

This is the first book of the chronicles of the shadow war trilogy, followed by shadow dawn and shadow star. However, its not based directly on the movie itself, but on bob dolmans screenplay which was itself developed from a guiding storyline written by george lucas. May 02, 2019 george lucas came up with the idea for the film prior to star wars, and following the release of return of the jedi, he spoke with warwick davis about playing the films titular character. Were in discussions about developing a willow television show for the disney plus, howard confirmed at the time.

From the adventures of luke skywalker, and the star wars trilogy, and more on. A novel by bob dolman, george lucas,wayland drew adapter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. George lucas plans for sequel trilogy revealed the whills. The book follows the movie very well and also includes some backstory on the characters and lore. Willow consults the village council and the wizard the high aldwin. Star wars isnt the only george lucascreated franchise coming to disney plus. Willow sequel in development at disney plus cosmic book news. George lucas has opened up very slightly about his plans for a star wars sequel trilogy, and it contained creatures that fed on the force. That might all change soon, as we finally have more details of the longawaited revival to george lucas s cult classic willow. May, 2018 ron howard reveals that a sequel to his 80s fantasy classic willow is being discussed. George lucas to release alternative star wars sequel in 2016. Ron howard wants to revive willow as a disney plus tv show.

The first novel in the original saga based on the movie willow from george lucas, creator of star wars and indiana jones, and chris claremont, author of the bestselling xmen adventures, comes a dazzling tale of adventure and magic. A star wars story director may very well jump from one george lucas creation to another. I became fascinated by george lucass other sequel trilogy about two. The chronicles of the shadow war is a book trilogy outlined by george lucas and written by comic. Jan 25, 2015 revisiting george lucas forgotten epic willow. It was a movie i always watched at least two or three times while visiting my grandparents house.

In 2005, george lucas and warwick davis both said that a potential willow television series was being considered. Either the star wars franchise will end with its creators death, or other people will have to continue it. Maverick, theres a good chance we might see him back as madmartigan in the willow series as well. Thirteen years have passed since the epic battle of nockmaar freed the land from a tyrants grasp. George lucas continued willows story in books rather than in movie sequels. Willow was an epic fantasy film released in 1988, written by lucas with ron howard directing. George lucas star wars sequel trilogy would have been about. Warwick davis revealed a roundtable conversation between himself, george lucas, ron howard, jon kasdan and kathleen kennedy took place aboard the millennium falcon on the set. The high aldwin gives willow a task and willow leaves the village and embarks on the task to give the baby girl to a responsible person. Buy a cheap copy of shadow star book by chris claremont. Published in 1995, it was the continuation of the 1988 motion picture willow. This isnt the first time that a willow sequel has been discussed. When disney acquired lucasfilm, george lucas stepped away entirely from the franchise. In fact, george lucas always talked about the possibility of a willow series, and itd be great and more intimate, and built around that character.

We had the privilege of getting to sit down and talk with chris claremont about xmen and a few other things. Howard previously starred in lucas american graffiti, and lucas felt that he and howard shared a symbiotic relationship similar to the one he enjoyed with steven spielberg. May 25, 2018 in 2005, george lucas and warwick davis both said that a potential willow television series was being considered. George lucas star wars sequel trilogy would have been. Its been 30 years since the movie released, and the solo. Back in 2005 both george lucas and warwick davis suggested that a television series was being considered, while since then both. Jan 07, 2020 as val kilmer has also reprised another one of his most recognizable 80s roles for the upcoming sequel top gun. Over three decades ago, ron howard teamed up with george lucas on the. Warwick davis on a willow sequel and the george lucas tv series that almost was eric ditzian 07172009. Sep 23, 2019 the thing about that is, lucas wont live forever. In shadow moon and shadow dawn, george lucas, creator of star wars, and chris claremont, author of the bestselling xmen adventures, created a new world of myth. Willow is a 1988 american high fantasy film directed by ron howard, produced and with a story by george lucas, and starring warwick davis, val kilmer, joanne whalley, jean marsh, and billy barty. A willow sequel is in the works at lucasfilm, but original director ron howard recently confirmed that he is not involved in the project. If the latest rumors are true, a sequel to willow, the ron howarddirected fantasy film starring warwick davis.

George lucas books list of books by author george lucas. George lucas specifically wrote this film for warwick davis after meeting him. Shadow moon is a fantasy novel written by chris claremont and george lucas. In fact, george lucas always talked about the possibility of a willow series, and itd be great and more intimate, and built around that character and some of the others. Dec 07, 2015 this isnt the first time that a willow sequel has been discussed. The books have become increasingly hard to find and, frankly, arent very. Jun 20, 2018 in this video i discuss what george lucas sequel trilogy may have looked like. Willow sequel is being discussed says ron howard screen rant. The chronicles of the shadow war is a book trilogy outlined by george lucas and written by comic book writernovelist chris claremont. Why the willow tv series should follow george lucass novels. Jun, 2018 george lucas sequel trilogy may have been very different than what disney star wars is doing now. That might all change soon, as we finally have more details of the longawaited revival to george lucass cult classic willow.

Howard recently appeared on the happy sad confused podcast and addressed new developments on the project, revealing major change in how it could come together. The series would have served as a sequel to the film. Star wars creator george lucas meets baby yoda on the set of the mandalorian season 2 for disney plus in a behindthescenes image the mandalorian creator and executive producer jon favreau shared the image on instagram which sees george lucas holding baby yoda. The good part is that disney is going to give us a sequel of willow, and yes, ron howard is coming back to the directors chair. Jan 16, 2020 as with anything george lucas touches, the 1988 film willow has gathered such a cult following that over 30 years later, the calls from fans to create a sequel series are actually being answered. But willow soon learns the baby is elora danan, the baby girl destined to bring about the downfall of the evil sorceress queen bavmorda. In this video i discuss what george lucas sequel trilogy may have looked like. Weve divvied this interview up into a few parts that youll be able to see in the. As a kid i loved the movie willow and felt that the books kind of ruined the movie for me since they are sequels to the movie. Willows warwick davis still wants a sequel to ron howard film.

Its success propelled george lucas from indie filmmaker to practically megastar. Warwick davis on a willow sequel and the george lucas tv. Warwick davis has revealed that informal discussions were held on the potential for a sequel to lucasfilms willow on the set of solo with george lucas and ron howard. The first novel in the original saga based on the movie willow from george lucas, creator of star wars and indiana jones, and chris. Directed by ron howard, willow was written by bob dolman based on a story by george lucas. George lucas came up with the idea for the film prior to star wars, and following the release of return of the jedi, he spoke with warwick davis about playing the. See all books authored by george lucas, including star wars. As with anything george lucas touches, the 1988 film willow has gathered such a cult following that over 30 years later, the calls from fans to create a sequel. Lucasron howard family film of which shadow moon is purportedly a sequel, there is little.

According to howard, the sequel tv show would focus a lot on elora danan but willow will significantly still be involved. Having really enjoyed the movie willow, on which these books are. In a magical land, a poor farmer is entrusted with the care of an infant who is destined to become a good and wise queen and bring about the downfall of the evil sorceress who is the present queen. Why the willow tv series should follow george lucass. Willow sequel series has now entered production at lucasfilm. Taking place about fifteen years after the events of the movie willow, the trilogy follows the further adventures of willow ufgood and elora danan. Being a fan, i also bought the next book in the series since george lucas never continued the story on the big screen. Warwick davis reveals talks took place on willow sequel. Theoretically, this book by canadian author wayland drew is the novelization of the 1988 movie willow. Abrams would be helming the star wars sequel the force awakens, he has been silently fuming on his skywalker ranch. The sequel is apparently being spearheaded by kasdan who howard describes as having an inspired take on the property. Regarding a followup to willow which director ron howard previously said they were seriously considering, warwick davis revealed a roundtable conversation between himself, george lucas, ron.