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STAR WARS: Episode 7 (All-Time #1 opening box office.) (1 Viewer)

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Star Wars: Episode 7' Coming in 2015 as Lucas Hands Off to 'New Generation of Filmmakers'

The Force is strong with this one: In a major surprise, a seventh "Star Wars" film entitled "Episode 7" is slated to be released in 2015 -- and will launch a new trilogy with which George Lucas pledges to hand off the intergalactic saga to "a new generation of filmmakers."

The news comes as Disney announced it has purchased Lucas' Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion. Disney Chief Financial Officer Jay Rasulo said in a conference call that the company has a "very lengthy treatment" in hand to begin the development proces for the start of the new trilogy -- one that will likely be in 3-D.

Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company plans to release a new "Star Wars" film every two to three years after "Episode 7."

The box-office impact will be enormous. "Star Wars" films have earned a total of $4.4 billion in global box office to date.

"For the past 35 years, one of my greatest pleasures has been to see 'Star Wars' passed from one generation to the next," said Lucas, the 68-year-old chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm. "It's now time for me to pass 'Star Wars' on to a new generation of filmmakers. I've always believed that 'Star Wars' could live beyond me, and I thought it was important to set up the transition during my lifetime."

Lucas will serve as a creative consultant on the films, with Kathleen Kennedy, the current co-chair of Lucasfilm, executive producing. She will join Disney as the president of Lucasfilm, reporting to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn to integrate and build the franchise.

But that doesn't answer the question of who will be given the awesome task of scripting and directing the next "Star Wars" film. For countless fans-turned-filmmakers, continuing the "Star Wars" legacy will be one of the most enticing and intimidating jobs imaginable.

The title of the new film installment suggests that it will continue after 1983's "Return of the Jedi," the sixth episode in Lucas' series. The three most recent films, episodes 1 through 3, were prequels to the original, 1977 "Star Wars," also known as "Episode IV: A New Hope."

Lucas' exit from the franchise comes after his trilogy of prequels, with films released in 1999, 2002 and 2005, scored at the box office but disappointed some longtime fans. Whoever takes over the saga will have to not only live up to original films, which many treat almost as a religion but avoid what they saw as the missteps of "The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith."

Bringing back Jar-Jar Binks would not be a wise move.

The original "Star Wars," with its oddly named characters, flashing lightsabers, and complicated plot involving something called "The Force," seemed laughably unlikely to succeed when it appeared in 1977.

But it quickly became a global phenomenon that inspired a generation of blockbusters. Lines from "Use the force, Luke," to "I am your father" -- Darth Vader's chilling revelation in "The Empire Strikes Back" -- became some of the the most quoted in film history.

Disney also plans to continue developing "Star Wars"-related projects for theme parks and television. The animated series "The Clone Wars" debuted on the Cartoon Network in 2008.

In 1986, George Lucas executive produced the "Star Wars"-influenced 3D Michael Jackson film "Captain Eo" that played at Disney parks. The ride "Star Tours," in which guests visited different corners of the "Star Wars" universe, debuted the next year.

http://movies.yahoo.com/news/star-wars-episode-7-coming-2015-lucas-hands-205350873.html

Trailer #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngElkyQ6Rhs

 
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The good news is that it is virtually impossible to make anything worse than the last 3 abortions.
This would be a good post, except that there were only 3 Star Wars films. Anyone that says otherwise is lying or subject to some sort of mass delusion. There were no prequels.
 
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The good news is Disney really does have some of the most creative people on earth working for them. And at the same time, they got plenty of PR folks that work there as well as a whole staff of Finance guys. What I'm getting at here is they just laid $4B out for Star Wars (plus IJ and more). The finance folks are going to make management knows what a big deal this franchise is. Management is going to task PR with making sure these Star Wars movies are a success that is loved by many people. And in Turn PR is going to lean on the creative talent to make sure this doesn't turn into the disaster that the Phantom Menace was.

Lucas sold the rights so it will no longer be an "emperor wearing no clothes situation" like the making of the Phantom Menace and someone high on the Disney team will be able to tell him to #### and go sit in the corner if he tries to write another craptastic script.

For anyone who has never seen this hour long review and considers themselves a Star Wars nerd, I highly recommend this. It's a complete dismantling of how bad the Phantom Menace was in a very educated smart and funny way. 4.2M hits so you know it's good.

 
I gotta think that Disney knows they have a goldmine by releasing the original trilogy (without any of Lucas's add-ins later on) on DVD and blu-ray.

 
I gotta think that Disney knows they have a goldmine by releasing the original trilogy (without any of Lucas's add-ins later on) on DVD and blu-ray.
Just putting back in Han shooting first will guarantee it to be the best selling blu-ray of all time!
 
I know that the prequels take alot of flack but lets remember one thing, they are kids movies after all and my kids love em. phantom menace has alot of stuf they like, pod racing, darth maul, heck kids find jar jar funny.

Anyone expecting the next movies to be tilted to us 35+ year olds are gonna be bumming

 
I know that the prequels take alot of flack but lets remember one thing, they are kids movies after all and my kids love em. phantom menace has alot of stuf they like, pod racing, darth maul, heck kids find jar jar funny. Anyone expecting the next movies to be tilted to us 35+ year olds are gonna be bumming
Very good point.
 
Didn't they sort of kill Vader and the Emperor?
Major spoilers here, but this is likely the storyline they will follow since it occurs shortly after Jedi.
The Emperor comes back in to a cloned body and seduces Luke the the dark side. He is 'brought back' to the light side by Leia.
 
This is pretty exciting. So lets lay out the scenarios for possibilities for Star Wars 7:

1. Remake of first trilogy: -- I've actually seen people that want this. I don't think there is any way it happens. Regardless of how good or bad those movies were (and we had a lot of debate on 2 and 3 last night in the other thread) I don't think Disney is going to sink hundred of millions of dollars in the story of Anakin Skywalker again. However, IF they got a great Anakin. IF they got a GREAT script, cast, director, etc.....A re-make of the first three movies would bring back loads of fans that felt alienated from Lucas' new trilogy. It would be a huge risk though, because if it failed, I think the Star Wars franchise would be seen as a joke from here on out. Also, I'm sure Lucas would fight this with all he has, and he still is serving as a Creative consultant. Probability on this one: 1/10

2. "Vader" movie that takes place in between first two trilogies: I personally think this is a no-brainer. If I'm sitting at the head of Lucas Films today and trying to convince Disney execs which direction I want to take, this is my suggestions. Why? A few reasons: Vader is the most popular villain of all-time. As a poster in the other thread stated, Vader stuff is all over their theme parks. James Earl Jones is still alive! There is a huge story that hasn't been told yet. The story of Vader mowing down all the Jedi. Another reason this movie makes the most sense: A great script could be written fairly easy. However, can the same be said about "post-ROTJ" movies? There are a ton of complications to making "post-ROTJ" movies, which I'll get into in the next portion. I think that the first film Disney does needs be an absolute home run. Basically if I'm Disney, I hand this movie over to Christopher Nolan, and say : give us Dark Knight 2.0 in the Star Wars Universe with Vader as the centerpiece. It would be unbelievable and make more money than probably any Star Wars film out there. Probability on this one: 3/10. As "slam-dunk" as it sounds, I just have no confidence that it will actually happen.

3. "Post-ROTJ" era film: In all likelihood this is where it's going from what I've read. The Zahn books are big fan favorites and could be used. New material could be written. I know Star Wars nerds claim that the years immediately after ROTJ have all been accounted for in fan fiction, but this just isn't the case. Disney can create an entire new history, though I imagine they would use some of the popular characters in fan fiction as they do in the comic books with Marvel. The opportunities are endless here, and Disney has the opportunity to create new characters, which means lots of new money. A new Star Wars villain, new heroes, anything can happen. But with "new" comes unbelievable risk. Disney has already committed to 2015, which means a general script is going to have to come forward pretty soon. I feel that they would be better off using my option 2, and taking some time to make sure that they get the post-ROTJ time period right. Once they've re-launched the excitement with an unbelievable "Vader" film, then they sell them on the new characters/world. If their first film is after ROTJ and it fails....Disney will be in trouble. The last thing we need here is a "setup" film. You know, a film that just sets up the rest of the series, explaining what has happened, the state of the universe, and acting as a gateway to the future. We need an impact film first, to re-create the enthusiasm. Also, you have the immense problem of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. The old actors are going to be bombarded with fans wondering if they are reprising their roles. But face it, they are old and done for, aside from perhaps Harrison Ford. If you think fans were outraged at casting choices for Anakin and for things they saw in the new trilogy, wait until you see how they react to a "new" Han Solo. Probability on this one: 6/10. I feel this is where it's headed. Until I see the movie I'll be nervous if this is announced. Star Wars without Anakin/Darth Vader is going to be tough to sell. It's going to require great casting, great storylines and there are many challenges. In my opinion they are challenges that would be best served by thinking about them for a year or two, instead of rushing to film with a new cast of characters.

 
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I know that the prequels take alot of flack but lets remember one thing, they are kids movies after all and my kids love em. phantom menace has alot of stuf they like, pod racing, darth maul, heck kids find jar jar funny. Anyone expecting the next movies to be tilted to us 35+ year olds are gonna be bumming
I think Phantom Menace is a great kids movie. The 3rd movie is not so great for kids. Rather dark. Lucas probably would have been better off releasing Phantom Menace in CGI, like a Toy Story movie and giving us the adults what they want.
 
Sith is a great Star Wars film, period. Its dialog and acting is no more hokey than any of the other movies. Unless you think Luke going "Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!" is somehow great acting or dialog.

I think Sith is every bit as good as Empire.

 
I know that the prequels take alot of flack but lets remember one thing, they are kids movies after all and my kids love em. phantom menace has alot of stuf they like, pod racing, darth maul, heck kids find jar jar funny. Anyone expecting the next movies to be tilted to us 35+ year olds are gonna be bumming
I think Phantom Menace is a great kids movie. The 3rd movie is not so great for kids. Rather dark. Lucas probably would have been better off releasing Phantom Menace in CGI, like a Toy Story movie and giving us the adults what they want.
He did a whole line of those movies. They are called clone wars or something. Young kids in my family are nuts over them. All animated movies released to DVD I think.
 
Sith is a great Star Wars film, period. Its dialog and acting is no more hokey than any of the other movies. Unless you think Luke going "Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!" is somehow great acting or dialog.I think Sith is every bit as good as Empire.
I wouldn't go quite that far...but it's not too far off.
 
This is pretty exciting. So lets lay out the scenarios for possibilities for Star Wars 7:

1. Remake of first trilogy: -- I've actually seen people that want this. I don't think there is any way it happens. Regardless of how good or bad those movies were (and we had a lot of debate on 2 and 3 last night in the other thread) I don't think Disney is going to sink hundred of millions of dollars in the story of Anakin Skywalker again. However, IF they got a great Anakin. IF they got a GREAT script, cast, director, etc.....A re-make of the first three movies would bring back loads of fans that felt alienated from Lucas' new trilogy. It would be a huge risk though, because if it failed, I think the Star Wars franchise would be seen as a joke from here on out. Also, I'm sure Lucas would fight this with all he has, and he still is serving as a Creative consultant. Probability on this one: 1/10

2. "Vader" movie that takes place in between first two trilogies: I personally think this is a no-brainer. If I'm sitting at the head of Lucas Films today and trying to convince Disney execs which direction I want to take, this is my suggestions. Why? A few reasons: Vader is the most popular villain of all-time. As a poster in the other thread stated, Vader stuff is all over their theme parks. James Earl Jones is still alive! There is a huge story that hasn't been told yet. The story of Vader mowing down all the Jedi. Another reason this movie makes the most sense: A great script could be written fairly easy. However, can the same be said about "post-ROTJ" movies? There are a ton of complications to making "post-ROTJ" movies, which I'll get into in the next portion. I think that the first film Disney does needs be an absolute home run. Basically if I'm Disney, I hand this movie over to Christopher Nolan, and say : give us Dark Knight 2.0 in the Star Wars Universe with Vader as the centerpiece. It would be unbelievable and make more money than probably any Star Wars film out there. Probability on this one: 3/10. As "slam-dunk" as it sounds, I just have no confidence that it will actually happen.

3. "Post-ROTJ" era film: In all likelihood this is where it's going from what I've read. The Zahn books are big fan favorites and could be used. New material could be written. I know Star Wars nerds claim that the years immediately after ROTJ have all been accounted for in fan fiction, but this just isn't the case. Disney can create an entire new history, though I imagine they would use some of the popular characters in fan fiction as they do in the comic books with Marvel. The opportunities are endless here, and Disney has the opportunity to create new characters, which means lots of new money. A new Star Wars villain, new heroes, anything can happen. But with "new" comes unbelievable risk. Disney has already committed to 2015, which means a general script is going to have to come forward pretty soon. I feel that they would be better off using my option 2, and taking some time to make sure that they get the post-ROTJ time period right. Once they've re-launched the excitement with an unbelievable "Vader" film, then they sell them on the new characters/world. If their first film is after ROTJ and it fails....Disney will be in trouble. The last thing we need here is a "setup" film. You know, a film that just sets up the rest of the series, explaining what has happened, the state of the universe, and acting as a gateway to the future. We need an impact film first, to re-create the enthusiasm. Also, you have the immense problem of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. The old actors are going to be bombarded with fans wondering if they are reprising their roles. But face it, they are old and done for, aside from perhaps Harrison Ford. If you think fans were outraged at casting choices for Anakin and for things they saw in the new trilogy, wait until you see how they react to a "new" Han Solo. Probability on this one: 6/10. I feel this is where it's headed. Until I see the movie I'll be nervous if this is announced. Star Wars without Anakin/Darth Vader is going to be tough to sell. It's going to require great casting, great storylines and there are many challenges. In my opinion they are challenges that would be best served by thinking about them for a year or two, instead of rushing to film with a new cast of characters.
Most of what you have here is fair. FTR, I actually love storylines that involve Vader. I’ve read a chunk of the EU. He definitely is a special bad guy, for a variety of reasons.As I said in the other thread, I do think the Zahn/Grand Admiral Thrawn trilogy of books would make great movies. And, as you pointed out, something along these lines seems the most probable (for Eps 7-9). I do agree that it would be hard to process someone new playing Han (or even Luke or Leia), but those characters are so beloved that people would flock to see the story of what happened to them in the years after Endor/Death Star II.

Also, I think the Old Republic timeline (from games etc.) offers a wide range of interesting possibilities for Disney to explore. While I don’t think this would be their first foray into the SW movie making business, I do think it will happen down the road. Just my guess.

 
This is pretty exciting. So lets lay out the scenarios for possibilities for Star Wars 7:

1. Remake of first trilogy: -- I've actually seen people that want this. I don't think there is any way it happens. Regardless of how good or bad those movies were (and we had a lot of debate on 2 and 3 last night in the other thread) I don't think Disney is going to sink hundred of millions of dollars in the story of Anakin Skywalker again. However, IF they got a great Anakin. IF they got a GREAT script, cast, director, etc.....A re-make of the first three movies would bring back loads of fans that felt alienated from Lucas' new trilogy. It would be a huge risk though, because if it failed, I think the Star Wars franchise would be seen as a joke from here on out. Also, I'm sure Lucas would fight this with all he has, and he still is serving as a Creative consultant. Probability on this one: 1/10

2. "Vader" movie that takes place in between first two trilogies: I personally think this is a no-brainer. If I'm sitting at the head of Lucas Films today and trying to convince Disney execs which direction I want to take, this is my suggestions. Why? A few reasons: Vader is the most popular villain of all-time. As a poster in the other thread stated, Vader stuff is all over their theme parks. James Earl Jones is still alive! There is a huge story that hasn't been told yet. The story of Vader mowing down all the Jedi. Another reason this movie makes the most sense: A great script could be written fairly easy. However, can the same be said about "post-ROTJ" movies? There are a ton of complications to making "post-ROTJ" movies, which I'll get into in the next portion. I think that the first film Disney does needs be an absolute home run. Basically if I'm Disney, I hand this movie over to Christopher Nolan, and say : give us Dark Knight 2.0 in the Star Wars Universe with Vader as the centerpiece. It would be unbelievable and make more money than probably any Star Wars film out there. Probability on this one: 3/10. As "slam-dunk" as it sounds, I just have no confidence that it will actually happen.

3. "Post-ROTJ" era film: In all likelihood this is where it's going from what I've read. The Zahn books are big fan favorites and could be used. New material could be written. I know Star Wars nerds claim that the years immediately after ROTJ have all been accounted for in fan fiction, but this just isn't the case. Disney can create an entire new history, though I imagine they would use some of the popular characters in fan fiction as they do in the comic books with Marvel. The opportunities are endless here, and Disney has the opportunity to create new characters, which means lots of new money. A new Star Wars villain, new heroes, anything can happen. But with "new" comes unbelievable risk. Disney has already committed to 2015, which means a general script is going to have to come forward pretty soon. I feel that they would be better off using my option 2, and taking some time to make sure that they get the post-ROTJ time period right. Once they've re-launched the excitement with an unbelievable "Vader" film, then they sell them on the new characters/world. If their first film is after ROTJ and it fails....Disney will be in trouble. The last thing we need here is a "setup" film. You know, a film that just sets up the rest of the series, explaining what has happened, the state of the universe, and acting as a gateway to the future. We need an impact film first, to re-create the enthusiasm. Also, you have the immense problem of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. The old actors are going to be bombarded with fans wondering if they are reprising their roles. But face it, they are old and done for, aside from perhaps Harrison Ford. If you think fans were outraged at casting choices for Anakin and for things they saw in the new trilogy, wait until you see how they react to a "new" Han Solo. Probability on this one: 6/10. I feel this is where it's headed. Until I see the movie I'll be nervous if this is announced. Star Wars without Anakin/Darth Vader is going to be tough to sell. It's going to require great casting, great storylines and there are many challenges. In my opinion they are challenges that would be best served by thinking about them for a year or two, instead of rushing to film with a new cast of characters.
Most of what you have here is fair. FTR, I actually love storylines that involve Vader. I’ve read a chunk of the EU. He definitely is a special bad guy, for a variety of reasons.As I said in the other thread, I do think the Zahn/Grand Admiral Thrawn trilogy of books would make great movies. And, as you pointed out, something along these lines seems the most probable (for Eps 7-9). I do agree that it would be hard to process someone new playing Han (or even Luke or Leia), but those characters are so beloved that people would flock to see the story of what happened to them in the years after Endor/Death Star II.

Also, I think the Old Republic timeline (from games etc.) offers a wide range of interesting possibilities for Disney to explore. While I don’t think this would be their first foray into the SW movie making business, I do think it will happen down the road. Just my guess.
I doubt they use the Thrawn trilogy. I think they are going to go with the treatment outlines that Lucas already had for 7-9 with some tweaks. All the characters will be recast. It will be around 20 years after Jedi (by the end of the third movie) and we will be introduced to new characters that can carry on the saga. Disney said they plan to release a new Star Wars film every 2-3 years. This includes after Episode 9. That is when they may deal with some Old republic stuff or continue the saga with new characters.
 
This is pretty exciting. So lets lay out the scenarios for possibilities for Star Wars 7:

1. Remake of first trilogy: -- I've actually seen people that want this. I don't think there is any way it happens. Regardless of how good or bad those movies were (and we had a lot of debate on 2 and 3 last night in the other thread) I don't think Disney is going to sink hundred of millions of dollars in the story of Anakin Skywalker again. However, IF they got a great Anakin. IF they got a GREAT script, cast, director, etc.....A re-make of the first three movies would bring back loads of fans that felt alienated from Lucas' new trilogy. It would be a huge risk though, because if it failed, I think the Star Wars franchise would be seen as a joke from here on out. Also, I'm sure Lucas would fight this with all he has, and he still is serving as a Creative consultant. Probability on this one: 1/10

2. "Vader" movie that takes place in between first two trilogies: I personally think this is a no-brainer. If I'm sitting at the head of Lucas Films today and trying to convince Disney execs which direction I want to take, this is my suggestions. Why? A few reasons: Vader is the most popular villain of all-time. As a poster in the other thread stated, Vader stuff is all over their theme parks. James Earl Jones is still alive! There is a huge story that hasn't been told yet. The story of Vader mowing down all the Jedi. Another reason this movie makes the most sense: A great script could be written fairly easy. However, can the same be said about "post-ROTJ" movies? There are a ton of complications to making "post-ROTJ" movies, which I'll get into in the next portion. I think that the first film Disney does needs be an absolute home run. Basically if I'm Disney, I hand this movie over to Christopher Nolan, and say : give us Dark Knight 2.0 in the Star Wars Universe with Vader as the centerpiece. It would be unbelievable and make more money than probably any Star Wars film out there. Probability on this one: 3/10. As "slam-dunk" as it sounds, I just have no confidence that it will actually happen.

3. "Post-ROTJ" era film: In all likelihood this is where it's going from what I've read. The Zahn books are big fan favorites and could be used. New material could be written. I know Star Wars nerds claim that the years immediately after ROTJ have all been accounted for in fan fiction, but this just isn't the case. Disney can create an entire new history, though I imagine they would use some of the popular characters in fan fiction as they do in the comic books with Marvel. The opportunities are endless here, and Disney has the opportunity to create new characters, which means lots of new money. A new Star Wars villain, new heroes, anything can happen. But with "new" comes unbelievable risk. Disney has already committed to 2015, which means a general script is going to have to come forward pretty soon. I feel that they would be better off using my option 2, and taking some time to make sure that they get the post-ROTJ time period right. Once they've re-launched the excitement with an unbelievable "Vader" film, then they sell them on the new characters/world. If their first film is after ROTJ and it fails....Disney will be in trouble. The last thing we need here is a "setup" film. You know, a film that just sets up the rest of the series, explaining what has happened, the state of the universe, and acting as a gateway to the future. We need an impact film first, to re-create the enthusiasm. Also, you have the immense problem of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. The old actors are going to be bombarded with fans wondering if they are reprising their roles. But face it, they are old and done for, aside from perhaps Harrison Ford. If you think fans were outraged at casting choices for Anakin and for things they saw in the new trilogy, wait until you see how they react to a "new" Han Solo. Probability on this one: 6/10. I feel this is where it's headed. Until I see the movie I'll be nervous if this is announced. Star Wars without Anakin/Darth Vader is going to be tough to sell. It's going to require great casting, great storylines and there are many challenges. In my opinion they are challenges that would be best served by thinking about them for a year or two, instead of rushing to film with a new cast of characters.
Most of what you have here is fair. FTR, I actually love storylines that involve Vader. I’ve read a chunk of the EU. He definitely is a special bad guy, for a variety of reasons.As I said in the other thread, I do think the Zahn/Grand Admiral Thrawn trilogy of books would make great movies. And, as you pointed out, something along these lines seems the most probable (for Eps 7-9). I do agree that it would be hard to process someone new playing Han (or even Luke or Leia), but those characters are so beloved that people would flock to see the story of what happened to them in the years after Endor/Death Star II.

Also, I think the Old Republic timeline (from games etc.) offers a wide range of interesting possibilities for Disney to explore. While I don’t think this would be their first foray into the SW movie making business, I do think it will happen down the road. Just my guess.
I doubt they use the Thrawn trilogy. I think they are going to go with the treatment outlines that Lucas already had for 7-9 with some tweaks. All the characters will be recast. It will be around 20 years after Jedi (by the end of the third movie) and we will be introduced to new characters that can carry on the saga. Disney said they plan to release a new Star Wars film every 2-3 years. This includes after Episode 9. That is when they may deal with some Old republic stuff or continue the saga with new characters.
I totally agree with the bolded. I think further down the road the Old Republic stuff will be explored.As for the Lucas outline or whatever, it could be totally different, or loosely based on some of the stuff from the EU. Who knows? Didn’t Lucas and his team approve and bless the EU plotlines and timing etc.? I know he didn’t write/create it, but he signed off on it back when Zahn wrote it, right? -Not that this means he was using it in his mock up, but it seems possible to me at least.

 
'The Ref said:
For anyone who has never seen this hour long review and considers themselves a Star Wars nerd, I highly recommend this. It's a complete dismantling of how bad the Phantom Menace was in a very educated smart and funny way. 4.2M hits so you know it's good.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKtZmQgxrI
This is awesome, btw. :thumbup:
 
'The Ref said:
For anyone who has never seen this hour long review and considers themselves a Star Wars nerd, I highly recommend this. It's a complete dismantling of how bad the Phantom Menace was in a very educated smart and funny way. 4.2M hits so you know it's good.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxKtZmQgxrI
:blackdot: to check out later.
'Rayderr said:
I gotta think that Disney knows they have a goldmine by releasing the original trilogy (without any of Lucas's add-ins later on) on DVD and blu-ray.
But they can't. The original films don't exist anymore, Lucas said so.
 
'bicycle_seat_sniffer said:
I know that the prequels take alot of flack but lets remember one thing, they are kids movies after all and my kids love em. phantom menace has alot of stuf they like, pod racing, darth maul, heck kids find jar jar funny. Anyone expecting the next movies to be tilted to us 35+ year olds are gonna be bumming
The original was just as good to 35 year olds as to kids. That's the difference between them. The new ones are utter trash written for 8 year olds.
 
'Deranged Hermit said:
'culdeus said:
Didn't they sort of kill Vader and the Emperor?
Major spoilers here, but this is likely the storyline they will follow since it occurs shortly after Jedi.
The Emperor comes back in to a cloned body and seduces Luke the the dark side. He is 'brought back' to the light side by Leia.
So the same story then, basically.
 
'shader said:
2. "Vader" movie that takes place in between first two trilogies: I personally think this is a no-brainer. If I'm sitting at the head of Lucas Films today and trying to convince Disney execs which direction I want to take, this is my suggestions. Why? A few reasons: Vader is the most popular villain of all-time. As a poster in the other thread stated, Vader stuff is all over their theme parks. James Earl Jones is still alive! There is a huge story that hasn't been told yet. The story of Vader mowing down all the Jedi. Another reason this movie makes the most sense: A great script could be written fairly easy. However, can the same be said about "post-ROTJ" movies? There are a ton of complications to making "post-ROTJ" movies, which I'll get into in the next portion. I think that the first film Disney does needs be an absolute home run. Basically if I'm Disney, I hand this movie over to Christopher Nolan, and say : give us Dark Knight 2.0 in the Star Wars Universe with Vader as the centerpiece. It would be unbelievable and make more money than probably any Star Wars film out there. Probability on this one: 3/10. As "slam-dunk" as it sounds, I just have no confidence that it will actually happen.
The problem with this is "who's the hero?" The good guys don't just lose, they lose badly. Too dark and no clear story arc.
 
I think that Disney will a do a good, safe job with that franchise. It makes sense to as it's such a cash cow. What I don't like though is that idea that ANOTHER distinct entertainment outlet is camped out under a giant conglom. The more separate and distinct outlets for entertainment; the better....and with Disney owning LucasArts, Henson,Pixar and Marvel.....that's a pretty big chunk of the childrens entertainment pie.

 
they're just going to be animated films right? not cool live action stuff?

I hate to say it, but i'm not even looking forward to something like this. I'm pretty done with the story and would rather it just continue with comics, books, etc.

I have not watched any of the clone wars stuff and really don't intend to.

Star Wars was fun, but some things just need to be let go of

 
"The last three Star Wars movies are like your cool uncle. He's nice to you and treats you well, then one day he ####s you."

~ Brian Posehn

 
they're just going to be animated films right? not cool live action stuff?I hate to say it, but i'm not even looking forward to something like this. I'm pretty done with the story and would rather it just continue with comics, books, etc.I have not watched any of the clone wars stuff and really don't intend to.Star Wars was fun, but some things just need to be let go of
clone wars cartoons are all kinds of awesome
 
that's another point.

The adults that saw star wars in the 80's are now in their 30's to 50's

they want to see a super dark violent jedi slicing movie that they can't take their kids to because it's rated R.

Disney is going to pump out kiddie crap most likely because they want another generation of fans.

So basically, whatever they come out with is highly likely not to appeal to adults as much. It's one of the main reason people didn't like the prequels... too much jar jar, too much junk.. not enough intense sci-fi action. The best they did was the 3rd movie and it was because things definitely got a lot darker.

 

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