Disney Reveals 'Star Wars' Spin-Off Films

According to Entertainment Weekly, The Walt Disney Co. has revealed that they plan to make a number a spin-off movies involving the popular Star Wars characters Han Solo and Boba Fett. These films will be made alongside the post-Return of the Jedi trilogy that has already been announced, and the movies will feature the early days of the two characters in a galaxy far, far away. The Han Solo story would take place in the time period between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. This movie will require a much younger actor than Harrison Ford, who is now 71, to play the lead role - presumably one even younger than the 35-year-old Ford in the 1977 original. The Bobba Fett film would take place either between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, or between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. It won't be very difficult finding someone to play the bounty hunter because in the original trilogy, he never took off his helmet.  There are also rumours going around about possible Yoda and Jaba the Hut spin-off movies. There is no word as to when these films will be released, but seeing as they are in the very early stages of development, it could be some time before they hit the big screen.

As you all are aware of my previous Star Wars post, I am a HUGE fan of the franchise. That being said, I don't know if I'm all that excited for these spin-off movies. For one, I don't see how/why they would make a film featuring Boba Fett. Sure he has somewhat of an important role in the Star Wars saga, but we know literally NOTHING about him. He never takes off his helmet, he's one of a billion bounty hunters in the Star Wars universe, and the only weapon he has is a measly pistol. That will be one Star Wars film I might take a pass on. The Han Solo movie on the other hand, I could see myself going to that. I enjoyed the wisecracking smuggler in the original trilogy, but Disney is going to have write up a really good story to make the film interesting. In today's age of iconic movie characters, Han Solo doesn't really offer up anything unique - just his well-known name. If Disney gets someone to write up a really good script and screenplay, which I'm sure they will, than they could potentially have a really good movie on their hands.

Who would you guys pick to play Han Solo in the spin-off film? Would it be better to go with someone relatively unknown like Harrison Ford was in the original trilogy? Let me know in the comments below!

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