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

[Mario Kart]

The Force Awakens

What does the title mean? Does Luke come out of hiding from some long meditation spell? Does the Empire guy turned guy with blue lightsaber find out he has the Force in him? Is the Force calling out for someone to bring the Jedi back?

The guy with the blue lightsaber is fighting Ren in a snowy setting. Could this be a dream sequence of some kind since Ren has been seen on a planet, presumably, where fire is prevalent?

Is this trilogy going to be a simple trilogy or is it going to be some "commercial" where they will try to spin Star Wars into a tv show ala Marvel, Gotham, Heroes (to a point)?

 

[BigSteelThrill]

Man Commits Suicide Over Star Wars Main Character Being Black

FALSE. Please delete.

http://www.snopes.com/suicide-black-star-wars-character/

 

[NewlyRetired]

Is this trilogy going to be a simple trilogy or is it going to be some "commercial" where they will try to spin Star Wars into a tv show ala Marvel, Gotham, Heroes (to a point)?

The plan is to have a Star Wars based movie every year.

It will alternate 7, 8, and 9 with stand alone movies. The stand alone movies could tell stories of characters like Boba Fett and go into different time frames in the universe.

 

[strykerpks]

According to Fantango, AMC, Marcus etc there's a ton of showings on the 17th by me, as early at 7pm. Am I reading this right?

 

[NewlyRetired]

According to Fantango, AMC, Marcus etc there's a ton of showings on the 17th by me, as early at 7pm. Am I reading this right?

yes, that is the same pretty much every where.

 

[Eminence]

Pass.

 

[Otis]

How much would you pay to see this tonight? I would go to $200, easily.

I would pay $500.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

How much would you pay to see this tonight? I would go to $200, easily.

I would pay $500.

$10...maybe $20

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

I seem to remember thinking The Phantom Menace trailer was pretty cool, so my expectations are tempered. I'm not 8 anymore. No movie is going to mean anything close to what The Empire Strikes Back meant to me then.

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

How much would you pay to see this tonight? I would go to $200, easily.

I would pay $500.

$10...maybe $20

12 parsecs

 

[Politician Spock]

How much would you pay to see this tonight? I would go to $200, easily.

I would pay $500.

$10...maybe $20

12 parsecs

We can pay you two thousand now, plus fifteen when we reach the end.

 

[NewlyRetired]

I seem to remember thinking The Phantom Menace trailer was pretty cool, so my expectations are tempered. I'm not 8 anymore. No movie is going to mean anything close to what The Empire Strikes Back meant to me then.

I am the complete opposite.

Movies mean so much more to me now than they did when I was a kid (and I loved movies as a kid).

I think the internet has a big part to do with it. Being able to follow rumors, casting, directors, etc in a non stop flow of information just builds excitement so much more for me then when I was kid and you were lucky to see a 30 second commercial on tv and maybe a rare article in your Sunday Newspaper entertainment section.

 

[NCCommish]

Well many of the shows are already sold out and people have tickets on E-bay and Stubhub. You can pay 500 pretty easily if you really want to.

 

[Mario Kart]

I seem to remember thinking The Phantom Menace trailer was pretty cool, so my expectations are tempered. I'm not 8 anymore. No movie is going to mean anything close to what The Empire Strikes Back meant to me then.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV1T2DJBwIs

 

[Billy Bats]

Episode 7 gets a PG-13 rating.

 

[Capella]

Well many of the shows are already sold out and people have tickets on E-bay and Stubhub. You can pay 500 pretty easily if you really want to.

Tonight?

 

[strykerpks]

According to Fantango, AMC, Marcus etc there's a ton of showings on the 17th by me, as early at 7pm. Am I reading this right?

yes, that is the same pretty much every where.

Well ok then. 10:00 on the 17th for me

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

Who is screaming at the 1:03 mark of the trailer?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGbxmsDFVnE

Me. But it's pretty much through the whole thing.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

I seem to remember thinking The Phantom Menace trailer was pretty cool, so my expectations are tempered. I'm not 8 anymore. No movie is going to mean anything close to what The Empire Strikes Back meant to me then.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV1T2DJBwIs

That's, ... a lot of Natalie Portman in silly costumes. I stand corrected. Maybe I'm remembering the War of the Fates music video, which seemed to mostly just be Darth Maul fighting.

The thing with watching the trailer now, is that's its tough to forget that the images I'm seeing were parts that sucked.

 

[NCCommish]

Well many of the shows are already sold out and people have tickets on E-bay and Stubhub. You can pay 500 pretty easily if you really want to.

Tonight?

Unfortunately no. You get to pay that to wait. Of course some sucker will pay that and the formerly sold out theater will add more shows making the tickets worthless. I mean i can envision whole theaters showing nothing else on opening night. What's the competition? I think it's Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas opening at the same time. Yeah we can put that on one screen and show SW on all the other ones.

 

[Capella]

Well many of the shows are already sold out and people have tickets on E-bay and Stubhub. You can pay 500 pretty easily if you really want to.

Tonight?

Unfortunately no. You get to pay that to wait. Of course some sucker will pay that and the formerly sold out theater will add more shows making the tickets worthless. I mean i can envision whole theaters showing nothing else on opening night. What's the competition? I think it's Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas opening at the same time. Yeah we can put that on one screen and show SW on all the other ones.

I would think some theatres are going to just go all Star Wars. Any contractual obligations to other movies can be shown at 7 am or something.

 

[NCCommish]

Well many of the shows are already sold out and people have tickets on E-bay and Stubhub. You can pay 500 pretty easily if you really want to.

Tonight?

Unfortunately no. You get to pay that to wait. Of course some sucker will pay that and the formerly sold out theater will add more shows making the tickets worthless. I mean i can envision whole theaters showing nothing else on opening night. What's the competition? I think it's Alvin and the Chipmunks Christmas opening at the same time. Yeah we can put that on one screen and show SW on all the other ones.

I would think some theatres are going to just go all Star Wars. Any contractual obligations to other movies can be shown at 7 am or something.

Wouldn't surprise me at all. Especially opening day.

 

[AAABatteries]

I seem to remember thinking The Phantom Menace trailer was pretty cool, so my expectations are tempered. I'm not 8 anymore. No movie is going to mean anything close to what The Empire Strikes Back meant to me then.

For me my kids were either too young or not born yet when 1-3 came out. I'm excited to see it with them. I don't think kids appreciate how groundbreaking and cool 4-6 were for us. While I don't expect much groundbreaking I do hope the new movies will at least be a success and "cool" - it will be a fun bonding opportunity with my boys.

 

[The Ref]

It's official, the VIP sports episode is a repeat.

Edit: And nobody in this thread will care.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Pretty annoying that all the big screen options automatically have to be in 3D. I don't want that crap, but I would like to see it on a bigger screen. Lame.

 

[skol asylum]

I've only seen one 3D movie ever and that was recently with the Minions movie. That #### really messed with my eyes. Screw that.

 

[KarmaPolice]

I've only seen one 3D movie ever and that was recently with the Minions movie. That #### really messed with my eyes. Screw that.

I have seen a couple and the only one that was worth it was Avatar b/c it was shot in 3D. IMO the post conversion 3D is a pointless waste of money.

 

[PIK95]

How do you buy tickets now? I never have done that before. Is there a limit? Was gonna take the kids soccer team.

 

[MattFancy]

How do you buy tickets now? I never have done that before. Is there a limit? Was gonna take the kids soccer team.

Go on Fandango. Not sure if there's a limit on there or not

 

[gump]

Got the seats and time and theater I wanted for Sat night the 19th.

 

[MikeIke]

How do you buy tickets now? I never have done that before. Is there a limit? Was gonna take the kids soccer team.

Go on Fandango. Not sure if there's a limit on there or not

I think 9 is the limit on Fandango.

 

[Jaysus]

Who is screaming at the 1:03 mark of the trailer?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGbxmsDFVnE

Poe

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I've only seen one 3D movie ever and that was recently with the Minions movie. That #### really messed with my eyes. Screw that.

I have seen a couple and the only one that was worth it was Avatar b/c it was shot in 3D. IMO the post conversion 3D is a pointless waste of money.

I'm on the fence with it. I usually just pick the time I want to go and if it's 2D, fine. If it's 3D, fine

Gravity was pretty sweet in 3D

 

[KarmaPolice]

I've only seen one 3D movie ever and that was recently with the Minions movie. That #### really messed with my eyes. Screw that.

I have seen a couple and the only one that was worth it was Avatar b/c it was shot in 3D. IMO the post conversion 3D is a pointless waste of money.

I'm on the fence with it. I usually just pick the time I want to go and if it's 2D, fine. If it's 3D, fineGravity was pretty sweet in 3D

Wasn't Gravity shot in 3D as well? That, Avatar, and Life of Pi are the only ones I can think of off hand.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I saw Everest in 3D (liked it, BTW) and was amazed how good it was. Progress has been made even since Gravity.

 

[Capella]

This is going to be the biggest movie of all-time and Disney has unlimited funds. They are not going to roll this out with some ####house 3D.

 

[dutch]

I've only seen one 3D movie ever and that was recently with the Minions movie. That #### really messed with my eyes. Screw that.

I have seen a couple and the only one that was worth it was Avatar b/c it was shot in 3D. IMO the post conversion 3D is a pointless waste of money.

I'm on the fence with it. I usually just pick the time I want to go and if it's 2D, fine. If it's 3D, fineGravity was pretty sweet in 3D

Wasn't Gravity shot in 3D as well? That, Avatar, and Life of Pi are the only ones I can think of off hand.

Hugo was shot in 3D and for me it was one of the best uses of the technology as it was a gorgeous movie to watch and the effects were well placed within the context of the film.

 

[dutch]

This is going to be the biggest movie of all-time and Disney has unlimited funds. They are not going to roll this out with some ####house 3D.

yup. We generation whatevers finally get the continuation of the saga done right rather than that steaming pile of goop Lucas dropped on us 15 years ago.

 

[dickey moe]

https://www.facebook.com/ign/videos/10153318546636633/

 

[Todem]

The Force Awakens

What does the title mean? Does Luke come out of hiding from some long meditation spell? Does the Empire guy turned guy with blue lightsaber find out he has the Force in him? Is the Force calling out for someone to bring the Jedi back?

The guy with the blue lightsaber is fighting Ren in a snowy setting. Could this be a dream sequence of some kind since Ren has been seen on a planet, presumably, where fire is prevalent?

Is this trilogy going to be a simple trilogy or is it going to be some "commercial" where they will try to spin Star Wars into a tv show ala Marvel, Gotham, Heroes (to a point)?

Disney will milk this far far into the future beyond your wildest dreams.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

The Force Awakens

What does the title mean? Does Luke come out of hiding from some long meditation spell? Does the Empire guy turned guy with blue lightsaber find out he has the Force in him? Is the Force calling out for someone to bring the Jedi back?

The guy with the blue lightsaber is fighting Ren in a snowy setting. Could this be a dream sequence of some kind since Ren has been seen on a planet, presumably, where fire is prevalent?

Is this trilogy going to be a simple trilogy or is it going to be some "commercial" where they will try to spin Star Wars into a tv show ala Marvel, Gotham, Heroes (to a point)?

Disney will milk this far far into the future beyond your wildest dreams.

I don't know. I can imagine quite a bit.

 

[Billy Bats]

Is this trilogy going to be a simple trilogy or is it going to be some "commercial" where they will try to spin Star Wars into a tv show ala Marvel, Gotham, Heroes (to a point)?

Yes, Lucas himself wanted to do a live action tv show years ago but it cost too much. Now with sets being built and reused/redressed for multiple movies they are in talks with Netflix in hopes of bringing Star Wars to the small screen.

 

[Worm]

Is this trilogy going to be a simple trilogy or is it going to be some "commercial" where they will try to spin Star Wars into a tv show ala Marvel, Gotham, Heroes (to a point)?

The plan is to have a Star Wars based movie every year.

It will alternate 7, 8, and 9 with stand alone movies. The stand alone movies could tell stories of characters like Boba Fett and go into different time frames in the universe.

Is it odd that they haven't announced the 2016 movie? Or have they?

 

[Todem]

This is going to be the biggest movie of all-time and Disney has unlimited funds. They are not going to roll this out with some ####house 3D.

yup. We generation whatevers finally get the continuation of the saga done right rather than that steaming pile of goop Lucas dropped on us 15 years ago.

Tell you what. This new movie has no pressure as the previous movies were widely panned by Star Wars geeks. So comparing this to the prequel trilogy.....yeah the bar is set low.

I believe the magic, mystery and awe of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back will never again be attained.

Ever.

It's timeless and it was a one of a kind experience. Nothing was ever like Star Wars back then (77,80,83) and those original characters, wooden acting, models, suits and all, were our childhood.

I did not even compare the prequels to the original trilogy. It was pointless. I thought Episode III really stood on it's own. I find it a better film than Return of the Jedi on a total basis after repeated viewings (Jedi has some classic scenes but as a whole Sith is stronger and darker which I like).

The new trilogy (or whatever Disney plans to milk out of this cash cow they paid billions for) will be pretty awesome IMO. Having the prequel as a model of where not to do helps. And JJ at the helm is a huge plus. Lucas was way past his prime with the prequels.

I am really pumped for this. For us Gen X'ers......I agree with that. This will be a better Star Wars experience for us since the original trilogy because our original heroes are back.

It will feel like home again in a galaxy far far away.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I've only seen one 3D movie ever and that was recently with the Minions movie. That #### really messed with my eyes. Screw that.

I have seen a couple and the only one that was worth it was Avatar b/c it was shot in 3D. IMO the post conversion 3D is a pointless waste of money.

I'm on the fence with it. I usually just pick the time I want to go and if it's 2D, fine. If it's 3D, fineGravity was pretty sweet in 3D

Wasn't Gravity shot in 3D as well? That, Avatar, and Life of Pi are the only ones I can think of off hand.

Hugo was shot in 3D and for me it was one of the best uses of the technology as it was a gorgeous movie to watch and the effects were well placed within the context of the film.

One of the most boring movies I've ever seen. Granted I watched it at home and not in 3D but I fell asleep and didn't bother to finish it

 

[gump]

Is this trilogy going to be a simple trilogy or is it going to be some "commercial" where they will try to spin Star Wars into a tv show ala Marvel, Gotham, Heroes (to a point)?

The plan is to have a Star Wars based movie every year.

It will alternate 7, 8, and 9 with stand alone movies. The stand alone movies could tell stories of characters like Boba Fett and go into different time frames in the universe.

Is it odd that they haven't announced the 2016 movie? Or have they?

I thought it was the Boba Fett stand alone.

 

[NCCommish]

Is this trilogy going to be a simple trilogy or is it going to be some "commercial" where they will try to spin Star Wars into a tv show ala Marvel, Gotham, Heroes (to a point)?

The plan is to have a Star Wars based movie every year.

It will alternate 7, 8, and 9 with stand alone movies. The stand alone movies could tell stories of characters like Boba Fett and go into different time frames in the universe.

Is it odd that they haven't announced the 2016 movie? Or have they?

I thought it was the Boba Fett stand alone.

IMDB has a film called Rogue One: A Star Wars Story for 2016. This is supposed to be the story of how the rebels stole the plans to the Death Star.

 

[bagger]

Yes rogue one in 2016.

Episode viii in 2017

Han Solo movie in 2018.

Episode ix in 2019.

 

[Todem]

Yes rogue one in 2016.

Episode viii in 2017

Han Solo movie in 2018 - perhaps an origin story of Han Solo and Chewie?

Episode ix in 2019.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Yeah it will focus on a young Han Solo played by Shia LaBouf. I think Chewie will be played by Khloe Kardashian