George Lucas begins writing the Prequels in 1994

🙄🤣🙄 Worst day in Star Wars history.

The above features a video from November 1, 1994, showing George Lucas beginning to write the Star Wars prequel trilogy, which includes "The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith," released between 1999 and 2005. This footage is significant as it captures the early stages of a project that would expand the Star Wars universe and introduce new characters like Anakin Skywalker, pivotal to the saga's narrative. The video's context is enriched by the fact that Lucas had initially planned the prequels before the original trilogy but delayed them due to technological limitations. By 1994, advancements in computer-generated imagery (CGI) made it feasible for Lucas to revisit his older material, aligning with his vision for the prequels. This period also saw a resurgence in Star Wars popularity through expanded universe content, influencing Lucas's decision to proceed. The prequel trilogy's development was influenced by Joseph Campbell's hero's journey archetype and political themes, drawing parallels between the rise of Emperor Palpatine and historical figures like Adolf Hitler. This approach aimed to deepen the saga's narrative by exploring themes of democracy versus dictatorship, which were central to the original trilogy but expanded upon in the prequels.

I still wanna bantha bitch slap him for Jar Jar Binks.

Say what you want, but the overall plot of the prequels was masterfully written.

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On November 1, 1994, George Lucas began writing the Star Wars prequel trilogy. The first draft, titled Episode I: The Beginning, followed Obi-Wan Kenobi’s adventures on the planet Utapau and his decision to train a young slave, Anakin Skywalker, as a Jedi. By late summer 1995, Lucas had completed a second draft, which would evolve into The Phantom Menace.

Great things starts little and takes time.

George Lucas on the original Star Wars...

The beginning of an empire. Literally