Purportedly the first upcoming stand alone Star Wars film will be about Yoda...

[Bruce Banner]

Alas, the legendary make-up artist and original sculptor of Yoda, Stuart Freeborn, has passed away.
Just as the news of a possible Yoda movie emerges, the man who crafted him becomes one with the Force. RIP.

[rche]

that is a real figure.

I'm the ice cream man, stop me when I'm passing by.

[MegoCapnMike]

If they do a Yoda film then they should do a short about Willrow Hood, aka the Ice Cream Guy.

For the love of God, please tell me that is a real figure! Love it.

[rche]

I wanna see some "Yoda the Animated Adventures" showcasing the big little green man as he faces his life of solitude on Dagobah with flashbacks to his action days as he meditates and mellows. Sort of a little house on the swamp/Kung Fu kind of thing.

[4NDR01D]

Seems a Yoda movie would only only appeal to die-hard Star Wars fans and maybe kids

I can't imagine it being much of a money maker for the studio

Because the world's lacking in die hard Star wars fans and kids?

[rche]

Lol, don't bring me down. I've wanted a series of pre-rebellion Han Solo movies since I read Han Solo at Stars' End as a kid.

One of my first custom toys was a Bollux robot. Would enjoy seeing some pre SW Han, tho I would hope they would use a real suit rather than cgi fr the wookie.

[rche]

Too bad everybody ended up being related. I have always wanted to see a film version of 'splinter of the mind's eye'

[jwyblejr]

I wonder if Yoda will sing "It's Not Easy Being Green"?

[Werewolf]

I will predict this right now: Joseph Gordon Levitt as young Han Solo. Because he's the new Shia LeBouf.

Lol, don't bring me down. I've wanted a series of pre-rebellion Han Solo movies since I read Han Solo at Stars' End as a kid.

[Earth 2 Chris]

I will predict this right now: Joseph Gordon Levitt as young Han Solo. Because he's the new Shia LeBouf.

Chris

[Werewolf]

Boba Fett and Han Solo movies sound like fun.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/02/06/star-wars-spin-offs-young-han-solo-movie-boba-fett/

[SeattleEd]

If they do a Yoda film then they should do a short about Willrow Hood, aka the Ice Cream Guy.

[ctc]

>Star Wars used to be unique and thrilling. I'd hate to see it watered down with a bunch of spin-offs.

The problem with any sequel is that, in order for it to feel fresh and worthwhile it has to add something: something to a character, the setting, the plot.... I could easily see the Star Wars ones becoming a lot of really generic sci-fi films with "Star Wars" slapped on. 'Course they don't HAVE to be like that, but the bigger the company the safer they play it.

The Yoda thing seems odd but he's a well known character, they haven't run his story into the ground yet, and he's kid friendly; both in demeanour, and he's their size. There are other characters I'd rather see a film about (Jaxxon and Amaiza for instance, or Valence, Gary the stormtrooper, an original version badass cannibal Ewok, someone completey new....) but I can understand their decision.

Don C.

[acrovader]

Even more news about stand alone films:http://www.aintitcool.com/node/60785

I have mixed emotions about endless Star Wars films. I love Star Wars (even liked the prequels and special editions), but this onslaught of films runs the risk of spiraling out of control. Star Wars used to be unique and thrilling. I'd hate to see it watered down with a bunch of spin-offs.

[Earth 2 Chris]

They should do Star Wars shorts in front of random Disney flicks, just like the old days. Their attendance on an average Disney movie would increase 100 fold.

Chris