"Oh my god, I’m trying to be retired!" Struzan laughs. "You know, I spent 35 years painting 'Star Wars'. I painted 'Star Wars' before most of you were born! But I guess there is always a chance. There’s no intention. But I would love to have a day off every now and again, and I have to work a weekend and all through the night. If the opportunity arises, it will be a real temptation. But it’s going to have to be a real temptation to get me away from my wife and my little grandkids and my family. Away from the green trees and the blue skies for a change instead of just locked in the studio. But, you know, never say never. All things are possible."
Yes Drew, all things are possible, especially when you can print your own money like Disney Studios. If Disney wants him, they'll get him.
What does this mean? I think this shows Disney's commitment to keeping the next installments of the SW saga true to the tone of the originals. I don't think they're interested in a reboot or re-imagining of the SW universe. I think they want to bring us back to the world we fell in love with over 30 years ago. If they're smart, which I think they are, they'll want to satisfy the old jilted fans (like me) as well as the young fans of the new franchise and still attract the new fans that are too young to know who Greedo is and why there's no way he shot first. And if anyone knows how to satisfy such a wide fans base, it's Disney.
I might be coming across as a Disneyphile but I'm not. I am a hopeful Star Wars fan who sees a lot of potential in the future. And if Disney wants to get me on board and believe they can bring Star Wars back to its glory, they are on the right path.
Cat Crimins
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