FAQ
Who is writing the new Star Wars films?
Lucas will write the first draft for all three movies, and second and additional drafts will be written by other writers.
The Hollywood Reporter on January 23, 1995 said that Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption", "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein") is front-runner to script the first installment of George Lucas' upcoming "Star Wars" prequels. Darabont became a Lucas favorite by scripting six "Young Indiana Jones Chronicles". Darabont is committed to write two scripts for Castle Rock: "The Mist" and "Mine".
What are the black things on the Emperor in the Throne Room?
Bad special effects. They tried to cover up parts of the Emperor's face with the black "white-out". These are known as the Emperor's slugs.