Star Wars:
Learning About The New Movies





Here, you will learn about the new Star Wars movies and some other interesting facts. I met with R2-D2 and C-3P0 again to get some info. Without C-3P0's translation, what you're about to hear might be just whistles and beeps!



Dan: R2-D2, what is a prequel? Is it the same thing as a sequel?

R2-D2: The prequel is the opposite of a sequel. The Empire Strikes Back was a sequel to Star Wars. It tells the story of what happened after Star Wars. That is why Star Wars is called "Episode four: A New Hope." The new movies will be one, two, and three. It's kind of like when I take an oil bath. If you made a movie about me getting out of the bath, that would be a sequel. But if you made a movie of me rolling around and getting dirty, that would be a prequel. Hmm, those sound like good movies to me--I'm going to talk to George Lucas about this!

Dan: Will Luke Skywalker be in the prequels?

R2-D2: The first prequel will take place about 40 years before Star Wars-- that's even before Luke, Leia and Han were even born!

Dan: Will any characters we already know be in the new Star Wars movies?

R2-D2: Yes, you will meet both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader when they were very young. In fact, the new movies will tell how Anakin Skywalker became the feared Darth Vader. My good friend Yoda, will be in the new movies too.

Dan: What about the Millenium Falcon or Luke's X-wing fighter? What about different planets and creatures?

R2-D2: All these questions are overloading my circuits! First of all, most vehicles in the prequels will be all-new. There will also be new planets, but you'll see familiar settings like Tatooine and Coruscant. Of course, there will be new creatures and droids. The new Star Wars movies will have the look, feel, and excitement of a Star Wars movie, but will explore all-new worlds, characters and vehicles.

Dan: So when can we see these new movies?

R2-D2: They're being made right now! you can see the first one on May 21, 1999.

Dan: Thanks, R2-D2! It's been real fun talking to you!

R2-D2: You're welcome. can I take my oil bath now?


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