10 Reasons Star Wars Visions Is The Future Of The Franchise
1. It's Giving Us More Diversity
In Star Wars' forty year history, the features have universally been directed by white male directors. While the franchise produced more than a few classics in its time, one of the reasons it stagnated in the eyes of the fans was a feeling of sameness that each new instalment had. While this torpidity was not entirely due to the lack of diversity behind the camera, it was a definite factor.
One of the reasons Visions feels new and exciting is the fresh cultural perspective it brings to the proceedings. Star Wars has always been archetypal storytelling and part of what make archetypes enduring is their ability to be endlessly reinterpreted by different generations and cultures.
Visions has finally opened Star Wars up to be reinvented by another culture that offers a unique perspective on the material, and Lucasfilm shouldn't stop here. Visions has shown a new path forward for the franchise, one that Lucasfilm must champion.
Animation studios from around the world should be given the chance to put their spin on Star Wars. It would only increase the franchise's longevity, while sharing the glorious fun and emotional thrills that have made Star Wars an enduring piece of pop art with a wider audience.