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

[Andy Dufresne]

The biggest problem with TPM is the pacing/editing.

There are many, many shots that are just one or too beats too long and it throws off the whole thing.

 

[TheIronSheik]

I liked the prequels. There, I said it. Even Episode I. Even Jar Jar.

I didn't Lord of the Rings like them. They did not measure up to expectations. But I thoroughly enjoyed watching them - multiple times - and will watch them multiple more times in the future. If Disney puts out something even 25% better than the prequels, it will be a stunning success in my world.

I agree.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Hayden can't act, but it's more funny to me than anything. I have grown fond of the prequels as well. Except for one thing that continues to and will continue to bug me and that's having R2 and C3P0 in them. And R2 can ****ing fly? Seriously? C'mon man.

That's my biggest complaint. Would have liked some more Darth Maul too.

 

[B-Deep]

Hayden can't act, but it's more funny to me than anything. I have grown fond of the prequels as well. Except for one thing that continues to and will continue to bug me and that's having R2 and C3P0 in them. And R2 can ****ing fly? Seriously? C'mon man.

That's my biggest complaint. Would have liked some more Darth Maul too.

that's a valid complaint to me

doubly so because R2 and 3PO were basically comic relief

 

[Insein]

Hayden can't act, but it's more funny to me than anything. I have grown fond of the prequels as well. Except for one thing that continues to and will continue to bug me and that's having R2 and C3P0 in them. And R2 can ****ing fly? Seriously? C'mon man.

That's my biggest complaint. Would have liked some more Darth Maul too.

that's a valid complaint to me

doubly so because R2 and 3PO were basically comic relief

Hazaa!

 

[Tony Jabroni]

Solo's kids???

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/09/06/star-wars-episode-vii-casting-rumor-confirmed

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Solo's kids???

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/09/06/star-wars-episode-vii-casting-rumor-confirmed

That blonde dude looks more like Luke Skywalker's offspring.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

Solo's kids???

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/09/06/star-wars-episode-vii-casting-rumor-confirmed

That blonde dude looks more like Luke Skywalker's offspring.

I would have to agree.

 

[Cold Dead Hands]

Solo's kids???

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/09/06/star-wars-episode-vii-casting-rumor-confirmed

That blonde dude looks more like Luke Skywalker's offspring.

I would have to agree.

Han did marry Luke's twin sister, so...

 

[NCCommish]

Solo's kids???

http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/09/06/star-wars-episode-vii-casting-rumor-confirmed

That blonde dude looks more like Luke Skywalker's offspring.

I would have to agree.

Han did marry Luke's twin sister, so...

Yeah given Luke and Leia were twins there is no reason her son couldn't look like more than a bit like Luke.

 

[GoFishTN]

A young Jedi named Darth Vader The Inquisitor, who was a pupil of mine until he turned to evil, helped the Empire hunt down and destroy the Jedi knights.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/nycc-2013-star-wars-rebels-takes-trip-dark-side-article-1.1484047

Close enough, right?

 

[Arsenal of Doom]

I liked the prequels. There, I said it. Even Episode I. Even Jar Jar.

I didn't Lord of the Rings like them. They did not measure up to expectations. But I thoroughly enjoyed watching them - multiple times - and will watch them multiple more times in the future. If Disney puts out something even 25% better than the prequels, it will be a stunning success in my world.

I agree.

I'd usually rather watch the prequels than watch LOTR again.

 

[NewlyRetired]

I liked the prequels. There, I said it. Even Episode I. Even Jar Jar.

I didn't Lord of the Rings like them. They did not measure up to expectations. But I thoroughly enjoyed watching them - multiple times - and will watch them multiple more times in the future. If Disney puts out something even 25% better than the prequels, it will be a stunning success in my world.

I agree.

I'd usually rather watch the prequels than watch LOTR again.

I am by no means a prequel hater. I re-watch them as much as the original 3, but this statement goes too far

 

[NewlyRetired]

Cumberbatch and Ford doing their best/worst to not give anything away on their casting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQgPVx-GrYE

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan have taken over screenwriting duties.

This just got a LOT more interesting.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan have taken over screenwriting duties.

This just got a LOT more interesting.

Hmmm. I wonder if they thought the script was a cluster and are trying to save it or what.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan have taken over screenwriting duties.

This just got a LOT more interesting.

Hmmm. I wonder if they thought the script was a cluster and are trying to save it or what.

yeah this does not sound good to me in terms of the original script. I wonder what happened.....

The good news is that at least its not Lucas taking over the writing duties

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan have taken over screenwriting duties.

This just got a LOT more interesting.

Hmmm. I wonder if they thought the script was a cluster and are trying to save it or what.

yeah this does not sound good to me in terms of the original script. I wonder what happened.....

The good news is that at least its not Lucas taking over the writing duties

I'm hoping there was some kind of time conflict rather than there needing a big re-write. They need to keep Damon Lindelof as far away from this as possible. His Prometheus re-write was way worse than the original script.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I've got a bad feeling about this.

 

[Chaka]

Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan have taken over screenwriting duties.

This just got a LOT more interesting.

Kasdan hasn't written much of consequence in a looooong time.

 

[shader]

When they announced the date, that should have worried us.

Very real chance this thing stinks. Disney wants a movie, no matter what. Hopefully someone can get a decent script together.

 

[Billy Bats]

Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan have taken over screenwriting duties.

This just got a LOT more interesting.

Kasdan hasn't written much of consequence in a looooong time.

Hopefully Kasdan is making it more Empire-like. That can only be a good thing.

 

[Insein]

I'm going into this with zero expectations. In fact I expect a cluster f. So if it's even half decent I'll be happy.

 

[danielmclark]

Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan have taken over screenwriting duties.

This just got a LOT more interesting.

Kasdan hasn't written much of consequence in a looooong time.

That actually doesn't bother me... outside of getting someone with a proven can't-miss track record (and those are basically unicorns), I think it's better to get someone who doesn't come with expectations attached.

 

[Otis]

I've got a bad feeling about this.

lol

 

[TheIronSheik]

A movie is coming out and it will be Star Wars. Nothing after that matters when it comes to making me happy.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

Official:

Episode 7--December 18th, 2015

http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-vii-to-open-december-18-2015.html

 

[NewlyRetired]

Official:

Episode 7--December 18th, 2015

http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-vii-to-open-december-18-2015.html

Is this the first non May opening for a Star Wars movie?

 

[Premier]

Man that is a loooooooooong time off. You guys have quite a while to fret over how much you think it's going to suck.

 

[The Ref]

Official:

Episode 7--December 18th, 2015

http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-vii-to-open-december-18-2015.html

The CEO was just on CNBC discussing earning and dropped this.

Brilliant really. Every kid in America will want to go see this during Christmas break and the Toy sales will be through the roof.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Man that is a loooooooooong time off. You guys have quite a while to fret over how much you think it's going to suck.

Not me. Highly looking forward to all the rumors to official casting to the teaser to the first full trailer.

I have no high expectations outside of knowing I will enjoy it like I have the first 6. I kind of feel for people who high standards allowing them to only enjoy so few movies.

 

[danielmclark]

Official:

Episode 7--December 18th, 2015

http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-vii-to-open-december-18-2015.html

Is this the first non May opening for a Star Wars movie?

Yep - well, not including the awful Clone Wars animated movie. That came out in August back in 2008.

 

[Psychopav]

If that's the only thing that Disney screws up then I'm all for a Christmas opening.

Does this mean there will be a cheesy SW Memorial Day Holiday special?

 

[NewlyRetired]

Looks like the release date and the sudden change in writers were linked together. This also explains why we are not getting a May release

http://www.blastr.com/2013-11-7/why-did-star-wars-7-need-switch-writers-jj-abrams-explains

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Looks like the release date and the sudden change in writers were linked together. This also explains why we are not getting a May release

http://www.blastr.com/2013-11-7/why-did-star-wars-7-need-switch-writers-jj-abrams-explains

So a good writer wanted to take his time and instead, Disney cares more about a date than the story, so we get a rushed script.

 

[NCCommish]

Looks like the release date and the sudden change in writers were linked together. This also explains why we are not getting a May release

http://www.blastr.com/2013-11-7/why-did-star-wars-7-need-switch-writers-jj-abrams-explains

So a good writer wanted to take his time and instead, Disney cares more about a date than the story, so we get a rushed script.

At the end of the day it's a business. Things have to happen in a relatively timely fashion to make money. Nearly two years of development isn't really a rush,

 

[Riversco]

Movies often change script writers. Its no big deal.

 

[The Ref]

Looks like the release date and the sudden change in writers were linked together. This also explains why we are not getting a May release

http://www.blastr.com/2013-11-7/why-did-star-wars-7-need-switch-writers-jj-abrams-explains

So a good writer wanted to take his time and instead, Disney cares more about a date than the story, so we get a rushed script.

Thats more or less my read.

Of course this isn't a fly by night organization. They just sunk a Billion into this franchise, the Mouse aint going to let it suck too bad.

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

I've got a bad feeling about this.

I find your lack of faith disturbing.

 

[GoFishTN]

Looks like the release date and the sudden change in writers were linked together. This also explains why we are not getting a May release

http://www.blastr.com/2013-11-7/why-did-star-wars-7-need-switch-writers-jj-abrams-explains

So a good writer wanted to take his time and instead, Disney cares more about a date than the story, so we get a rushed script.

They've been trumpeting 2015 since this was announced. No way they were going to move it to 2016 or later.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Looks like the release date and the sudden change in writers were linked together. This also explains why we are not getting a May release

http://www.blastr.com/2013-11-7/why-did-star-wars-7-need-switch-writers-jj-abrams-explains

So a good writer wanted to take his time and instead, Disney cares more about a date than the story, so we get a rushed script.

They've been trumpeting 2015 since this was announced. No way they were going to move it to 2016 or later.

Yea, I get that. I just would like to hear some backstory on what happened here.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Looks like the release date and the sudden change in writers were linked together. This also explains why we are not getting a May release

http://www.blastr.com/2013-11-7/why-did-star-wars-7-need-switch-writers-jj-abrams-explains

So a good writer wanted to take his time and instead, Disney cares more about a date than the story, so we get a rushed script.

They've been trumpeting 2015 since this was announced. No way they were going to move it to 2016 or later.

Yea, I get that. I just would like to hear some backstory on what happened here.

I don't think there is a lot of back story. It seems pretty clear that Arndt was not going to finish the script on time to everyone's satisfaction and Disney put their foot down and said 2015 or bust. Abrams go them to settle on a very late 2015 release with a change of writers to get it done in time.

The only thing I am uncertain of is if Disney agreed to a mid 2016 release, would Arndt still be the writer.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Looks like the release date and the sudden change in writers were linked together. This also explains why we are not getting a May release

http://www.blastr.com/2013-11-7/why-did-star-wars-7-need-switch-writers-jj-abrams-explains

So a good writer wanted to take his time and instead, Disney cares more about a date than the story, so we get a rushed script.

They've been trumpeting 2015 since this was announced. No way they were going to move it to 2016 or later.

Yea, I get that. I just would like to hear some backstory on what happened here.

I don't think there is a lot of back story. It seems pretty clear that Arndt was not going to finish the script on time to everyone's satisfaction and Disney put their foot down and said 2015 or bust. Abrams go them to settle on a very late 2015 release with a change of writers to get it done in time.

The only thing I am uncertain of is if Disney agreed to a mid 2016 release, would Arndt still be the writer.

Yea, but WHY was it taking so long? Re-writes? Changes in story? Disney, Lucas, or JJ not liking what he wrote so he had too many changes etc.?

 

[Insein]

Looks like the release date and the sudden change in writers were linked together. This also explains why we are not getting a May release

http://www.blastr.com/2013-11-7/why-did-star-wars-7-need-switch-writers-jj-abrams-explains

So a good writer wanted to take his time and instead, Disney cares more about a date than the story, so we get a rushed script.

They've been trumpeting 2015 since this was announced. No way they were going to move it to 2016 or later.

Yea, I get that. I just would like to hear some backstory on what happened here.

I don't think there is a lot of back story. It seems pretty clear that Arndt was not going to finish the script on time to everyone's satisfaction and Disney put their foot down and said 2015 or bust. Abrams go them to settle on a very late 2015 release with a change of writers to get it done in time.

The only thing I am uncertain of is if Disney agreed to a mid 2016 release, would Arndt still be the writer.

Yea, but WHY was it taking so long? Re-writes? Changes in story? Disney, Lucas, or JJ not liking what he wrote so he had too many changes etc.?

A lot of money riding on this movie. Its the deciding factor between a new stream of films every other year or falling flat on your face with a wasted billion dollar buy. They want to make sure there are no mistakes or delays.

 

[T Bell]

The Imperial officer in Return of the Jedi who says, "We're not going to attack?", could not be more gay.

 

[skol asylum]

I just scored this:

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Original-Trilogy-Action/dp/B00BL8O8SA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387171955&sr=8-1&keywords=31+inch+darth+vader

At my department christmas party white elephant gift exchange.

It will look impressive in my cube.

 

[VA703]

I just scored this:

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Original-Trilogy-Action/dp/B00BL8O8SA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387171955&sr=8-1&keywords=31+inch+darth+vader

At my department christmas party white elephant gift exchange.

It will look impressive in my cube.

youll need a desk fan to make the cape fly around

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

I just scored this:

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Original-Trilogy-Action/dp/B00BL8O8SA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1387171955&sr=8-1&keywords=31+inch+darth+vader

At my department christmas party white elephant gift exchange.

It will look impressive in my cube.

Bought this at Costco for my nephew, turns out his dad already bought one for him. Guess I gotta keep it.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

Boba Fett stand alone movie in the works

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/01/10/boba-fett-movie-shows-how-disney-turns-characters.aspx

 

[bagger]

Is that #7 or separate from #7.

As bad as Lucas butt ####ed the two trilogies they would probably be better off doing films like this similar to how Marvel movies do it.

Thank god disney has this or the next one would have been "Ewoks. The musical" under Lucas.

A movie about Boba Fett will print money.