This is Really Happening?

Because one can never have too much Star Wars, this is happening:

Not content with seven feature films or myriad TV spinoffs ranging from the current Clone Wars cartoon series to the Star Wars Holiday Special, the Jedi masterminds are readying a stage show. George Lucas has signed off on Star Wars: A Musical Journey, a two-hour live musical event featuring John Williams' Oscar-winning score. Premiering next year in London's O2 arena, the production will be performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in sync with movie clips from the six live-action films. The show will play in chronological order, from The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi. The production will blast off April 10 in the U.K. and then embark on a European tour, complete with an exhibition of rare Star Wars collectibles including never-before-seen models, props, costumes and production artwork. No word when it will visit America. (source)

I'm not so sure about this one. I mean, I like Star Wars as much as the next person (though maybe not as much as some people), but I really don't think this show is necessary. At least they're not trying to make an actual musical out of it. Someone must have learned something from the Lord of the Rings fiasco.

Later!