Making Of Star Wars Book • Prequel Trilogy Info 1970's

Thundercracker · Joined: 22 Jan 2004 Posts: 749

There's a new Making of Star Wars book which comes out April 24 and includes an appendix of Lucas' old backstory notes for the prequels. These include among other things details on C-3PO's origins and Midichlorians showing that George may have had these things in mind from the get go if they are his actual notes from way back when.

Who knows but it still sounds very intriguing and the book itself looks good too.

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VT-16 · Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 942 Location: Norway

I've heard that the old "Whills" word was synonymous with "The Force" in the old drafts, and might have inspired the word "Midichlorians", so this isn't strange.

Ascovel · Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 398

If I remember correctly the Whills were supposed to be some ancient, wiser race relating the main story and having a better judgement than its hereos of what is right and what is wrong. Later on Lucas has chosen to use a mystical, living Force instead.

I don't see, how this could be connected to the midichlorians.

I guess there's still a lot of stuff about creation of the story that hasn't been revealed.

Daglington · Joined: 29 Feb 2004 Posts: 273

It would be good if, one day, Lucas puts together a book or a short-TV series detailing the evolution of the story, discussing all of these little half-facts that we know small bits about.

VT-16 · Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 942 Location: Norway

Ascovel · Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 398

Well, maybe.... Actually, good point; I forgot those critters are mighty intelligent.

thecolorsblend · Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Posts: 425

Luke implied their existence when he said the Force runs strong in his family (ie, sensitivity is a hereditary trait).

foxbatkllr · Joined: 24 Apr 1981 Posts: 615 Location: San Diego

VT-16 · Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Posts: 942 Location: Norway

He basically made "biological mythology" with that idea, taking stuff from old notes and putting a scientific spin on it. Maybe not the smartest thing to do, but at least it's not completely unfounded in SW.

patbuddha · Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Posts: 6

As far as the infusion of science into the Force, I've always said that it fits with the dual nature of the genre. It is fantasy, but it's fantasy rooted in science fiction. The fantastic elements have to have some pseudo-scientific grounding. It's very similar to the comic book superhero genre. A character like Superman does not derive his powers through knowledge of magic or being the son of a deity. He gets his powers because of how his body chemistry and molecular structure react with the light coming from the Earth's sun.