Hollywood director Steven Spielberg has disclosed that Star Wars helmsman George Lucas will not allow him make one of his hit sci-fi series.
Spielberg - whose latest film is the futuristic Minority Report - told Empire magazine that Lucas was too possessive of his blockbuster space saga to let anyone else have a try.

Lucas and Spielberg have worked together several times including on the Indiana Jones series of movies.

But, despite their friendship and Spielberg's Oscar-winning credentials, Lucas considers the Star Wars series his "baby".


Attack of the Clones: The fifth Star Wars film


"I've asked him. He won't let me do one," said Spielberg in the interview.

"I wanted to do one 15 years ago and he didn't want me to do it. I understand why - Star Wars is George's baby. "

Lucas's latest Star Wars instalment took box offices by storm around the world when it was released in May this year.

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, the fifth instalment in the cult Star Wars series that began in 1977, was one of the most hotly-anticipated films of the year.

It opened to warmer reviews than Episode I - The Phantom Menace, which was widely seen as a disappointment when it was released in 1999.

Popular classics

Spielberg too is no stranger to producing box office hits.

His back catalogue includes some of the most popular movies of recent cinemas history, such as E.T and Jurassic Park.


Lucas: Considers Star Wars his "baby"


Minority Report - released in the UK and US on 4 July - has also been well received.

It stars Tom Cruise in a bleak thriller set in 2054.

And Spielberg is soon to begin the fourth Indiana Jones adventure - again starring Harrison Ford - after a gap of more than a decade.

"The fun of it is I get to revisit a bit of my childhood again," Spielberg explained of his decision to do another Indiana Jones film.

"It's a chance for all of us to go back and feel young and act young. Harrison is going to be full of energy, as he always is."

He concluded: "It's going to be very exciting. Even though he will be 62 by the time this film comes out, Harrison hasn't lost the snap in his whip."

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Say it ain't so! Though I am not a HUGE fan of Speilbergs' at least actors would be given dialogue direction!

Too bad. Spielberg might be able to breathe some life back into the Star Wars saga. God knows George Lucas needs the help.

I say let George do Ep III, then let Steven do the 7, 8 and 9 stuff that Lucas has a vague outline for, plus all the great novel storyline to draw upon. Lucas already said he won't do 7-9 himslef, and said he might let someone do them.

Originally posted by TheFrog
I say let George do Ep III, then let Steven do the 7, 8 and 9 stuff that Lucas has a vague outline for, plus all the great novel storyline to draw upon. Lucas already said he won't do 7-9 himslef, and said he might let someone do them.

My thoughts EXACTY.

Justin

Originally posted by TheFrog
I say let George do Ep III, then let Steven do the 7, 8 and 9 stuff that Lucas has a vague outline for, plus all the great novel storyline to draw upon. Lucas already said he won't do 7-9 himslef, and said he might let someone do them.
I feel the same way. Lucas already has an idea of what he wants for Ep III, although it may be weak. I think that letting Speilberg take over afterwards would be a wise choice.

Originally posted by Redfield

I feel the same way. Lucas already has an idea of what he wants for Ep III, although it may be weak. I think that letting Speilberg take over afterwards would be a wise choice.

See, I want that too...

But dont' forget Lucas knew what he wanted with Empire and Jedi, and he let others do those (and we all know Empire is the best one...)

I and II definately are lacking in some areas...most notably dialogue delivery...I think having a more experienced director on board would fix that and turn EP II (a good movie) into a great one.

Lucas has vision, he has passion, he has little actor direction talent. He can make the big scenes come to life, is a genius when it comes to visual effects, but he can sure get great actors (Samule L) to act HORRIBLY.

I have always enjoyed all the Star Wars movies. I think EIII will be great too beacuse it will tie the prequel to the original trilogy. I'm with the majority on this one, I think Speilberg would do an awsome job on the remaining 3 chapters. In my opinion, Speilberg had alot of the same visions as Lucas does.

Spielberg is just Much better at getting those visions across though.

Originally posted by sawbones25
Spielberg is just Much better at getting those visions across though. .

Agreed - just has to borrow Lucas' toys. All of the Indiana Jones movies, Close Encounters, ET, etc. Ya know, Close Encounters was basically one of "too risky" movies back then. Speilberg opened alot of minds with that movie - shame he wasn't nominated for Best Director.