Archived Rumours VII

• Jonathan Jackson and Episode 2
  Forget about the onscreen battles that will take place in the next Star Wars prequel (due in theaters in 2002) the off-screen jockeying for the role of Anakin Skywalker is shaping up to be just as entertaining. A recent Newsweek article maintains that former General Hospital whiz kid Jonathan Jackson is in like flint, but Jackson tells next week's issue of ABC Soaps In Depth that "obviously it's not a done deal since I haven't even met with them. I don't presume anything, and I don't think any assumptions should be made about any of it. I didn't hear any of it until [the Newsweek item] came out, so I had nothing to do with it." -episodeii.com

• Interior of Owen Lars' home measured
  Here's something from an insider in theforce.net, I received news from the Sidi Driss Hotel in Matmata/Tunisia (the place where the Interior of Owen Lars' home was filmed for ANH). An American crew recently came to measure the entire building. Every single detail was measured. No reason was given for their visit, but obvious speculation would suggest to recreate a duplicate set of the Lars home.

• Ralph Fiennes in Episode 2?
  This is as yet unconfirmed, but it seems that casting has indeed begun, and the first reports are very interesting. It would seem that Ralph Fiennes is set to play a major character in Episode2...that of the future Grand Moff Tarkin, who apparently will appear as a comander in charge of the development of the first Star Destroyer. jedinet.com

• Casting Toyah Wilcox?
  A TV presenter from a Sunday morning religous show on BBC1, 'Heaven and Earth' let slip that she was in LA last month doing a few jobs, one of which was an audition for a part in Episode II. The presenters name is Toyah Wilcox. She had a former career as a pop singer in the early 80's (very bad) and was also in the film 'Quadrophenia'. She also narrates the TV show 'Teletubbies'. The mind boggles as to what George has in mind. jedinet.com

• Queen Amidala, Star Wars babe of the Millenium!
  According to the E2W Millenium Poll, Queen Amidala is voted as the Star Wars babe of the millenium with 56%. Coming in close with 24% is Princess Leia. This month E2W will be bringing you Millenium Poll III, 'Jedi Knight of the Millenium'. To vote, please scroll down to the bottom right of the page.

• Informer report of Episode 2
  Episode 2 will be a story of conflicts. There are a great many of them from what I know so far. Anakin's conflict with the Dark Side of the Force being the most prominent. Others include a conflict between Gardulla the Hutt and Jabba the Hutt on Tatooine; a conflict between Anakin and Obi-Wan; Anakin and the Jedi-Council; the Senate and Palpatine; Amidala and Anakin; Yoda and Obi-Wan. There are a countless number. Episode-X @ sevaan.com

• Boss Nass to have the first line
  According to theforce.net, a DJ from the UK who spoke to Brian Blessed (Boss Nass) about Episode 1, was told by Brian that he would have the first line in Episode 2.

• Lucas: Still Writing Episode 2
  George Lucas had an interview with Leonard Maltin, here's an part of the interview:-
  Leonard Maltin: Where do you stand right now on 'Episode 2?'
  George Lucas: I'm still writing the script. I was supposed to be finished by Thanksgiving but I'm not, so I'm a little behind. As long as I get it finished by February or March, I'll be okay. We start shooting in June. It's always a struggle -- it's a lot of hard work. I'm not into doing hard work. Even if it's something I like and enjoy, I still put it off as long as I can. Mostly, I've been doing research -- which means reading books and watching movies. (both laugh) -episodeii.com

• Spenser not in Episode 2
  Jessie Spencer, of Neighbours fame, was on Live and Kicking this morning (An English early morning programme) and quoted he is not in line to play Anakin. So all rumours are false. episodeii.com

• Darth Vader, Baddie of the Millenium
  According to the poll hosted by E2W, Darth Vader was voted as 'Star Wars Baddie of the Millenium' with 41%. Coming in second is Episode 1's Darth Maul with 30%. E2W will have another poll (bottom right of the page) This time, Star Wars Babe of the Millenium!

• I, Anakin
  George Lucas is seeking an "extremely intelligent" 19-year-old actor to play Anakin Skywalker in Episode 2. He need look no further than here. (This article is from Salon.com by Matthew Sullivan)

• Episode 2 Domain registration
  According to theforce.net, LucasFilm registered www.starwarsepisode2.com. You can check the domain name registery here. Also registered were gianspeeder.com, theedpalace.com, and battle-droids.com.

• Ray Park: It's Finnished
  The November issue of Wizard: The Guide to Comics featured an interview with Ray Park. Among the many questions, he was asked regarding Darth Maul's return.
  Wizard: There are rumours you may Highlight to read: be returning as a clone in the upcoming films. Any Truth?
  Ray Park: I really don't know, to be quiet honest. You do tend to think George might change his mind at the end, maybe from the response he got from the fans. But I've got no idea, really. At the moment, in my mind, I'm just telling myself that's it. I'm finished. But if George asked me, that'd be real nice.

Rumour Highlight

Boss Nass would have the first line in Episode 2.

Grand Moff Tarkin, apparently will appear as a comander in charge of the development of the first Star Destroyer


Episode II Information

Darth Maul will NOT be returning

Episode II Spoiler

Jango Fett and Obi-Wan have a spectacular battle on Kamino Landing platform with young Boba Fett looking on