-=> Quoting James Dixon to Steve Bolen <=-
 JD> Episodes 7, 8, and 9 will chronologically come After the novel series.
 JD> I think this is a Great idea (I hope I'm right!)... Logically you see,
 JD> the last three films in the third trilogy will Merge and Unify the
 JD> characters and events presented in the first two trilogies... So some
 JD> New characters introduced in the first couple movies could conceivably
 JD> meet up with our classic characters in these final films...
     You are right about a lot of things, James. Yes, there is a reason that
 the novels can only go to a certain point beyond ROTJ. I think the official
 point in time is 25-30 years, although I'm not sure on that. Anything past
 that is forbidden territory. I also agree that Lucas will wait until well
 after I-III are released before he makes a final decision regarding VII-IX.
 I think his current "6 films" stance is simply his "official line" right
 now, and it was better for him to change his public statements from 9 to 6
 because no one is sure if there will be any more. He doesn't want to commit
 to them just yet.
 Also, a while ago, there were rumors of new characters from I-III appearing
 again in VII-IX. While probably just speculation, it could be done.
... Matt Schulz - Moderator, The Star Wars Fidonet Echo - mrschulz@isd.net
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