To say that George Lucas’ original Star Wars trilogy made an impression on audiences would be a gross understatement. Not only did the three films win moviegoers with their action, scope, humor and heart, but they also inspired a generation. After it was completed, many wondered if Lucas would ever create a new trilogy, and he eventually did so with the prequels. The filmmaker went back and forth for years about whether he would create new films, but Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy thinks she knows why he finally decided to go for them.
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