Han Solo Says He Thinks ‘It’s Happening’

Posted on March 20, 2013 by John Carle

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The other day when interviewed by a Chicago reporter from WGN9 at a ceremony for *Michigan Avenue* magazine, Harrison Ford was asked about the rumors of the “old gang” getting back together for the next Star Wars. Ford hesitantly replied, “I think it’s almost true. I think… I’m looking forward to it. It’s not in the bag yet, but I think it’s happening.” When listening to Ford, you can tell there’s more that he knows than he is allowed to say and until all the I’s are dotted and T’s are crossed, he probably isn’t going to be saying more.

Ford. Hamill. Fischer. All on screen together again. It really is a Star Wars fan’s dream come true. But that begs the question, what is going to happen in the new films featuring these main characters from the original trilogy?

So from what we’ve heard that since Disney purchased Star Wars, the Extended Universe doesn’t really mean a thing. Han and Leia might have gotten hitched after Jedi. Mara Jade might never exist to turn Luke to the Dark Side. Chewie might not die. It is a clean slate as the only continuity that J.J. Abrahams looks like he is going to be held to is that of the original six films.

We’ll be following this one closely, to be sure.

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The Definition of “Geek Chic.” Comic books, sci-fi movies, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Lord of the Rings and more all rolled up in a Diesel wearing, club going socialite package. Having worked in both advertising and television, John is a lifetime writer always being a part of the creative process. John knows the television world between his experience on being involved with the production process of over two hundred episodes of prime time tv and being a self admitted media whore. Yes he has a weakness for trash tv, Michael Bay-esque action movies and the raunchy teen comedy as well. Never try to debate the Original Star Wars Trilogy versus Star Trek with him because the Holy Trilogy always comes out on top. Having partied with movie stars to Playboy centerfolds, John is somehow always able to find someone’s inner geek. The simplest rules that John lives by is to have fun and doing what makes him happy. There’s no shame in being a geek. Play Halo, read Spider-Man and proudly display the whole series of Neon Genesis: Evangelion on your DVD rack. And most importantly, make sure to read his weekly comic book pull list reviews at The Flickcast.
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One Response to Han Solo Says He Thinks ‘It’s Happening’

  1. Dave says:
    March 20, 2013 at 8:38 am

    “So from what we’ve heard that since Disney purchased Star Wars, the Extended Universe doesn’t really mean a thing” is the best thing I’ve heard all day.

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