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Title: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on October 30, 2012, 06:47:51 PM
Disney bought Lucasfilm for 4billion today. They also announced they will release Star Wars Episode 7 in 2015 and 8 and 9 every other year after and release other films from the universe after that. Here is a link to the story from IGN.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/30/the-walt-disney-company-acquires-lucasfilm-star-wars-episode-vii-set-for-2015

I am really excited about a new star wars film that continues the story. I love all of them, including the prequels which I know were not as good as others. I am wary of the movies Disney will make or how they will treat the franchise but Lucas already drove it into the ground according to many so why not? Just make good films please and this star wars fan will be happy.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: AxlsMainMan on October 31, 2012, 12:35:41 AM
I'd honestly like to see a prequel to the prequels which covers the Emperor's early days under the apprenticeship of Darth Plagueis.

Used to hate Episode I, but now Episode II is the one I simply can't tolerate.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: tim_m on October 31, 2012, 12:50:58 AM
This has disaster written all over it. Disney is gonna absolutely ruin it.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on October 31, 2012, 01:16:28 AM
This has disaster written all over it. Disney is gonna absolutely ruin it.

How so?

Making bad films? Already been done.

Merchandizing the hell out of it? Already been done.

It can't be ruined anymore than it already has. I still liked the prequels but only because it was more star wars. In reality when I look at them I really can't say they hang with the original 3. Disney has done ok with Marvel thus far. I think it will be cool to just get more Star Wars. Put it in the hands of capable people and it could be good.

Also, all Disney will see is dollar signs with some stuff. So I except an original trilogy blu-ray edition at some point which would be cool.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: AxlsMainMan on October 31, 2012, 01:26:33 AM
I except an original trilogy blu-ray edition at some point which would be cool.

Hasn't this happened already?

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Complete-Episodes-Blu-ray/dp/B003ZSJ212 (http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Complete-Episodes-Blu-ray/dp/B003ZSJ212)


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on October 31, 2012, 02:23:07 AM
I except an original trilogy blu-ray edition at some point which would be cool.

Hasn't this happened already?

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Complete-Episodes-Blu-ray/dp/B003ZSJ212 (http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Complete-Episodes-Blu-ray/dp/B003ZSJ212)

Kinda. Their the special editions with added stuff from 1997 theater releases and other stuff added over the years by lucasfilm. I was speaking about the original theatrical versions that are no longer available for purchase.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Mysteron on October 31, 2012, 10:05:05 AM
As episode 7 is set 30(ish) years later than Return of the Jedi, I wonder if Disney will bring back Mark Hamill and co. to play their original roles


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: pilferk on October 31, 2012, 11:49:26 AM
As episode 7 is set 30(ish) years later than Return of the Jedi, I wonder if Disney will bring back Mark Hamill and co. to play their original roles

They will likely try some sort of continuity.  That being said...some of the actors, when they've been asked about possible involvement in the future, have flat out said "No".  And, obviously, you're not going to have the "glowie" of old Obi Wan Kenobi (because Sir Guinness has passed on).

But specifically Mark Hamil? Maybe.  Ford might be willing, too...though with his stature it will likely take a mint (unless he's waning nostalgic to reunite with the old cast), and that, in and of itself, might create havok with casting the others.

Not sure about Carrie Fisher.  She's alternated lambasting and praising the effect of the franchise on her life, career, and sobriety so often, it's hard to hazard a guess.

None of the old cast are spring chickens.  I'd expect their roles to be cursory/mythos/backstory related, rather than feature roles.

My hope?  A much tighter focus on story and character development (and I don't mean 15 minutes on Gungan political treatise, either)...and much less concern about how many effects they can pack into a single scene. THAT'S where Lucas went wrong in the prequels. Not that the story in Eps 4-6 was a modern masterpiece of script writing.  But it was focused, it was serial-homage, without being cheesy and awful, it kept moving and never really slowed down...and it created characters that you connected with.   

Oh...and I want a 5 minute soliliquay about the violent and gruesome death of Jar Jar Binks.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Bodhi on October 31, 2012, 06:35:02 PM
This has disaster written all over it. Disney is gonna absolutely ruin it.

IMO Disney is the greatest entertainment company in the history of mankind, with no close second.  They have done a great job with Marvel, I am sure they will do a great job with this considering they are making a 7th movie of a franchise, just saying that is exhausting.  I dont think another Star Wars movie is necessary.  I mean how many movies are you possibly going to try to drag out from one good idea?  I think the problem is that there are not 6 movies worth of valuable story from the Star Wars idea, never mind 7.  Should have stopped after 3.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: tim_m on October 31, 2012, 10:25:19 PM
I think Disney will make it too cutsey and family friendly.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on November 01, 2012, 01:40:30 AM
I think Disney will make it too cutsey and family friendly.

All signs point to this being just like the Marvel acquisition. Which they have done quite well. Kathleen Kennedy who has produced many films, most good with a lot of Spielberg films included, was named Lucas' heir apparent in charge of Lucasfilm. Disney has stated she will remain in charge and be executive producer of future star wars films. At least the next 3. They have done well with Marvel thus far and I think they will let Lucasfilm remain mainly intact as is except they work for Disney. This is speculation but they have a track record with the acquisition of Pixar and Marvel of letting them run it.

They say they got very detailed treatments for the films already from Lucas himself. The movie is already in a pre-production phase. They are not going to go all cutesy. They recognize Star Wars is a brand much like Marvel. They want the brand to be very profitable for them. I believe they will get cutesy in areas of children's programming and products but the movies will have the same tone I think of the others. I wouldn't worry about Disney ruining it with being all cutesy or more family friendly than it already is.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: tim_m on November 01, 2012, 01:42:06 AM
I hope you're right!


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on November 01, 2012, 01:56:11 AM
I hope you're right!

Me too!  :hihi:


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on November 11, 2012, 05:02:21 PM
Star Wars Episode VII has its writer. Michael Arndt who wrote Toy Story 3, Little Miss Sunshine and The new hunger games sequel Catching Fire has been officially confirmed by Lucasfilm as the screenwriter. Not a bad choice in my opinion.

Some of the entertainment sites have reported the story will involve the main characters from previous films in some capacity but thats just rumor at this point. Carrie Fischer, Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford have all gone on record that they would be interested in doing another Star Wars film.

Rumors for director right now include Mathew Vaughn who did X-Men First Class as well as Joe Johnston who has a history with Kathleen Kennedy and long history with Star Wars. He was a key designer of Boba Fett, Yoda and other characters in the original trilogy and directed Captain America and Jurassic Park 3. Director Brad Bird is also on the rumor list, he directed Mission Impossible 4. But these are just rumors as well.

I am excited as its starting to come together.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: tim_m on November 12, 2012, 04:20:26 PM
If its the guy who did x-men first class that's promising. That was one of the best of the x-men series.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Nightrained on November 12, 2012, 05:02:12 PM
4 Billion? Disney have to much money.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: AxlsMainMan on November 14, 2012, 12:40:18 PM
I except an original trilogy blu-ray edition at some point which would be cool.

Hasn't this happened already?

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Complete-Episodes-Blu-ray/dp/B003ZSJ212 (http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Complete-Episodes-Blu-ray/dp/B003ZSJ212)

Kinda. Their the special editions with added stuff from 1997 theater releases and other stuff added over the years by lucasfilm. I was speaking about the original theatrical versions that are no longer available for purchase.

Glad I hung on to my VHS boxset from 1995 :smoking:


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: raindogs70 on November 15, 2012, 10:20:36 AM
Star Wars Episode VII has its writer. Michael Arndt who wrote Toy Story 3, Little Miss Sunshine and The new hunger games sequel Catching Fire has been officially confirmed by Lucasfilm as the screenwriter. Not a bad choice in my opinion.

Some of the entertainment sites have reported the story will involve the main characters from previous films in some capacity but thats just rumor at this point. Carrie Fischer, Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford have all gone on record that they would be interested in doing another Star Wars film.

Rumors for director right now include Mathew Vaughn who did X-Men First Class as well as Joe Johnston who has a history with Kathleen Kennedy and long history with Star Wars. He was a key designer of Boba Fett, Yoda and other characters in the original trilogy and directed Captain America and Jurassic Park 3. Director Brad Bird is also on the rumor list, he directed Mission Impossible 4. But these are just rumors as well.

I am excited as its starting to come together.

Michael runs every script by his brother, he wrote 30 or 40 rejected screenplays before "Little Miss Sunshine". That's why he won the Oscar right off the bat, but it was far from his first screenplay. I'm sure over time he'll go back to some of them and have them made into films. I think he and Jon Favreau, who also had his time writing screenplays, would be a great team in executing the next trilogy. You can't just be a fan, you have to be able to be a good storyteller and have that come to life.

George approached Carrie, Harrison and Mark, but he can't say whether or not they're going to be in the film, because it's not his anymore, but he "advised" Empire and Jedi.

I do think a lot of the team that worked on the prequels will be involved.

Hopefully the powers at Disney just let them all do their thing.


 


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: raindogs70 on November 15, 2012, 10:29:20 AM
4 Billion? Disney have to much money.

They'll make it back in merchandising, and even though "The Complete Saga" is out, they're going to repackage that with the Disney logo and start putting Leia with the other princesses in the Disney stores.

I actually like the idea of old cranky Carrie and old cranky Harrison being a bickering old couple, which is no different than them bickering in the original trilogy.









Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Drew on November 15, 2012, 01:06:05 PM
Episodes 1-3 were absolutely horrible. As much as I'd like to see what could happen after Return of the Jedi, I don't have a lot of faith in Disney at all to make real good Stars Wars films. I guess we'll see though.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Axl4Prez2004 on November 15, 2012, 10:46:53 PM
Episodes 1-3 were absolutely horrible. As much as I'd like to see what could happen after Return of the Jedi, I don't have a lot of faith in Disney at all to make real good Stars Wars films. I guess we'll see though.

No way man!  Okay, 1 and 2 were definitely less than stellar, but still watchable.  3 was fucking awesome though.  I will be in the theater for 7 8 and 9 wthout a doubt.
 


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: AxlsMainMan on November 15, 2012, 10:50:00 PM
Episodes 1-3 were absolutely horrible. As much as I'd like to see what could happen after Return of the Jedi, I don't have a lot of faith in Disney at all to make real good Stars Wars films. I guess we'll see though.

No way man!  Okay, 1 and 2 were definitely less than stellar, but still watchable.  3 was fucking awesome though.  I will be in the theater for 7 8 and 9 wthout a doubt.
 

Episode III is pretty badass; plus I think you guys are forgetting how dope Darth Maul was :smoking:


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Drew on November 16, 2012, 08:15:03 AM
No way man!  Okay, 1 and 2 were definitely less than stellar, but still watchable.  3 was fucking awesome though.  I will be in the theater for 7 8 and 9 wthout a doubt.

The absurd part of Episodes 1-3 is that the technology of that era seemed more advanced than in Episodes 4-6. How can an era be more technology advanced in the past than in the present? Doesn't make sense and just one of many reasons why I thought they sucked.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Eazy E on November 16, 2012, 10:25:04 AM
No way man!  Okay, 1 and 2 were definitely less than stellar, but still watchable.  3 was fucking awesome though.  I will be in the theater for 7 8 and 9 wthout a doubt.

The absurd part of Episodes 1-3 is that the technology of that era seemed more advanced than in Episodes 4-6. How can an era be more technology advanced in the past than in the present? Doesn't make sense and just one of many reasons why I thought they sucked.

Also the CGI characters felt completely fake, like you were watching a cartoon.  I'm just glad Lucas didn't have the special effects available when he made the first trilogy...

Not to mention wooden acting, horrible dialogue, midichlorians, poorly executed story.

Still, I can live with pretending that these movies don't exist - the thing about Lucas that REALLY pisses me off are the constant changes to the originals.  I would have bought the original trilogy on blu-ray if he didn't make Vader scream "Noooo" at the end of Jedi.  Like, we got it.  We understood what he was thinking - you didn't need to spell it out for us and completely ruin the climax you've been building to for SIX! movies.....


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Drew on November 16, 2012, 01:41:54 PM
Also the CGI characters felt completely fake, like you were watching a cartoon.  I'm just glad Lucas didn't have the special effects available when he made the first trilogy...

Not to mention wooden acting, horrible dialogue, midichlorians, poorly executed story.

Still, I can live with pretending that these movies don't exist - the thing about Lucas that REALLY pisses me off are the constant changes to the originals.  I would have bought the original trilogy on blu-ray if he didn't make Vader scream "Noooo" at the end of Jedi.  Like, we got it.  We understood what he was thinking - you didn't need to spell it out for us and completely ruin the climax you've been building to for SIX! movies.....

Exactly! Well said.  : ok:


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on November 16, 2012, 01:42:26 PM
Some like the prequel, some hate prequels.

I liked the idea of them. The overall arching story was good to me. The idea a kid destined to bring balance to the force grows up to be a whiny, arrogant person who can't save the one person he loved all his life and gets manipulated by another person and betrays his friend, well brother really, his wife, his unborn children and all those who put their faith in him for a misguided effort at power to be able to save people he cares about.

Just poor execution. But I still find enjoyment in them. The effects were good, really good for the time they were released. The action sequences, while lacking real emotional context, were still wonderfully choreographed. The best light saber duel, beside Anakin/Obi on a pure action standpoint is the Darth Maul duel from the worst of the prequels.

With regards to the technology being out of date, I agree on some level. However, I can look past it and just go with the tech being out of date for the rebel alliance because of lack of funds and having too use old equipment.

Now I really don't want this thread turning into a bash star wars prequels, or debate them thread. Lets look to the future and the new movies. Frank Marshal, Kathleen Kennedy's husband, says the director slot is down to a few names and they should be announcing it soon. If you guys could have any director take the helm, who would you want to see?


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on November 22, 2012, 01:40:54 PM
 Well, the news keeps getting better and better. In my mind anyway. According to the Hollywood Reporter and multiple other sources confirming the story, Lawrence Kasden, writer of Empire, Jedi and Raiders of The Lost Ark, has been hired to produce all three films as well as write episodes 8 and/or 9. Simon Kinberg writer of Sherlock Holmes and X-Men First Class has been hired to write episodes 8 and/or 9. The division of responsibility has yet to be determined.

Exciting stuff, it appears there will be an emphasis on story with the three screen writers apparently hired without a Director signed on.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on January 24, 2013, 06:23:57 PM
Well the new stars wars film has its producer(Kathleen Kennedy), its writer (Michael Arndt) and according to the wrap, which is a reputable source, it has its Director... J.J. Abrams. Pretty exciting stuff for this star wars fan. ;D

http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/jj-abrams-set-direct-next-star-wars-film-exclusive-74596


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: cotis on January 25, 2013, 11:05:24 AM
lens flare!


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Axl4Prez2004 on January 25, 2013, 08:04:57 PM
JJ Abrams did Fringe, which I loved.  I am optimistic about 7-8-9...can't wait!


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: raindogs70 on January 28, 2013, 12:26:58 PM
The Star Wars franchise is in good hands all around. I think Abrams doing Trek and Star Wars is kind of amusing, and Arndt is a good writer (a little twisted if you saw Little Miss Sunshine). They have people who are passionate about Star Wars doing it and want to craft a solid story.

Lucas said he wanted everything protected, and felt the most comfortable with Disney. As he said, they get the buildings, he keeps the property, and there's probably more to the deal than they've discussed. 

I want to see Leia and Solo bickering as an old couple, and how they're going to bring new characters in. They're probably going to decide whether or not she has Jedi powers, something that never really came up.

I think Lucas not being involved is a good thing, to tell you the truth.

Kathleen's not that young (59), so I'm sure she has an idea when all three will be out, and start developing other Star Wars-related projects.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on February 06, 2013, 12:15:39 PM
I don't know what to think about this latest news...

Disney confirms production on 'Star Wars' spinoffs  http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/02/05/star-wars-spinoffs-disney/


Walt Disney CEO and owner-of-your-childhood Bob Iger talked to CNBC today and revealed some intriguing, albeit semi-abstract, news about the company?s plans for the Star Wars franchise. ?We are working on a few standalone films,? Iger said, explaining that the company is planning to produce an indeterminate number of spin-off films to run alongside Episodes VII, VIII, and IX. ?[Lawrence] Kasdan and Simon Kinberg are both working on films derived from great Star Wars characters,? continued Iger. He also clarified that Kasdan and Kinberg are both working with director J.J. Abrams on Star Wars: Episode VII, which is being written by Toy Story 3?s Michael Arndt.

According to Iger?s roadmap for the franchise, the sequel trilogy will run for six years starting in 2015, with a new movie hitting theaters every three years. The spin-offs would be released in between ? a rough approximation of the Disney-Marvel Avengers mega-franchise.

Since he declined to name which characters could be getting the spin-off treatment, this news allows us to indulge in a flagrant bit of rumormongering. Kasdan co-wrote Empire Strikes Back, which introduced fan-favorite character Boba Fett, so perhaps he?s working on a bounty hunter movie. Kinberg wrote various X-Men movies, so perhaps he?s writing about a team, like say? a Rogue Squadron spin-off. Both of those theories are probably false, but we encourage you to spread them around the Internet, just in case.



On the one hand its pretty cool that they are going do some stand alone star wars flicks, but on the other hand it could really disappoint. Maybe that Joe Johnson Boba Fett movie he wanted to do will finally happen, which would be cool. What I don't want is tie in movies like avengers. I want the story of the new trilogy to stay with that, not be branched out over all these other movies their making in a way to tie stuff together. I'm also worried about quality of those films as well as over saturation of a star wars film franchise. I would also prefer the entire team sticks with making this trilogy as a good as possible and hold off on doing spin-offs or stand alone films until it has been finished.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Siamese Democracy on February 07, 2013, 09:36:58 PM
No way man!  Okay, 1 and 2 were definitely less than stellar, but still watchable.  3 was fucking awesome though.  I will be in the theater for 7 8 and 9 wthout a doubt.

The absurd part of Episodes 1-3 is that the technology of that era seemed more advanced than in Episodes 4-6. How can an era be more technology advanced in the past than in the present? Doesn't make sense and just one of many reasons why I thought they sucked.


I so agree with this.  Not to mention the lit sabre fights in the prequels are so much more acrobatic.   I hope they don't overdue it in the new sequels.  They are bringing in the guy who wrote Empire so it might be good.   


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on February 15, 2013, 01:57:54 PM
So i guess ill share some more news about the new star wars..

Latino-review.com is reporting Harrison Ford has agreed to reprise his role of Han Solo in the new star wars. While its still a rumor, they say they have confirmed it with sources and while not infallible, they have a pretty good track record at breaking stuff.

If its true i think that is pretty fuckin awesome. Sure he's 70, but i'll still enjoy seeing Han at least once more.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: raindogs70 on February 19, 2013, 04:14:48 AM
They're prob. getting Harrison, Mark and Carrie (prob. ties into her weight loss), but how much of the film they'll actually be in, no one's going to know until it's out, and just because a Jedi is dead doesn't mean they can't come back.
 
It seems like it's a really good team, and to be honest, Lucas out of the way is the best thing to happen. I think this is more "labor of love" being made by people who love Star Wars, and not just looking to break box office records.






Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on March 07, 2013, 05:12:11 PM
They're prob. getting Harrison, Mark and Carrie (prob. ties into her weight loss), but how much of the film they'll actually be in, no one's going to know until it's out, and just because a Jedi is dead doesn't mean they can't come back.
 
It seems like it's a really good team, and to be honest, Lucas out of the way is the best thing to happen. I think this is more "labor of love" being made by people who love Star Wars, and not just looking to break box office records.






Well..i guess got some bad news for you. Lucas said today that he was involved in creating the story outline and treatment with Arndt(confrimed Ep. VII Screenwriter) and Lawrence Kasden(is consulting on new trilogy and was writer for Empire and Jedi) for a year prior to the Disney sale. It was pretty much locked up. He is still consulting on the trilogy. Which I think is a good thing and I am glad he is still involved. I am also extremely glad that he isn't writing or directing these next three movies but he needs to be involved.

There is some good news; he also said today that they had already negotiated with Hamil, Fischer and Ford pryor to the disney sale so their in people. Smart business decision by him. Looks likes Lucas wanted everything in line when he stepped down. I think thats great news. Now they better be bringing back Lando!


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Mysteron on April 30, 2014, 07:16:22 AM
http://news.sky.com/story/1251760/star-wars-original-cast-back-for-episode-vii (http://news.sky.com/story/1251760/star-wars-original-cast-back-for-episode-vii)

The original Star Wars cast has officially signed on to reprise their roles in director JJ Abrams' latest instalment of the iconic film franchise - putting an end to months of speculation.

Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill are among those joining a team of fresh faces for the forthcoming Star Wars: Episode VII....

...Actors Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker are also making repeat performances as C-3PO, Chewbacca and R2-D2, respectively.

Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, who created the original trilogy's themes, is also back.

The Star Wars veterans will be joined by new cast members John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson and Max von Sydow.

Andy Serkis, Gollum from the Lord of the Rings saga, is also in the cast.

Their roles have not been confirmed, nor has whether any of the cast members pictured came from last year's open auditions in the UK and Ireland.

However, Boyega and Ridley are both British, and Gleeson is Irish.

Disney CEO Bob Iger has said the film will be set 30 years after 1983's Return of the Jedi.

Abrams said filming would begin in a couple of weeks.

It is expected to hit cinemas in December 2015.



Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Gunner80 on May 22, 2014, 01:27:27 PM
I really can't wait for December 2015. 


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on October 05, 2014, 05:56:26 PM
So there has been lots of news on the Star Wars front. Filming is almost done according to reports. I keep getting really excited for December 2015, it can't come soon enough. With lots more films after that too.

Disney confirmed its Episode 7 in December 2015, A spin-off film in 2016 directed by Godzilla director Gareth Edwards and written by Gary Whitta, Episode 8 written and directed by Rian Johnson in 2017, another spinoff film in 2018 directed by Chronicle and the new Fantastic Four reboot director Josh Tranks, and than Episode 9 in 2019 with currently no director attached but rumor is that will be Johnson.

Exciting stuff in the world of Star Wars. Some great talent involved with these films. Can't wait! : ok:


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Sober_times on May 14, 2015, 10:00:15 PM
Might as well update the thread since I started it(and I'm bored at work).  ;D

2 trailers have been released for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, I'd be surprised if you haven't seen them but here are the links.

Teaser #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erLk59H86ww

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

The end of the second trailer really got me excited and I keep getting more and more excited about the films as time goes on. Here's a link to a vanity fair piece about The Force Awakens: http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/05/star-wars-the-force-awakens-vanity-fair-cover#8

They also announced the first Star Wars spin-off, which they are now calling Anthology Films, will be entitled Rogue One. It will take place between Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV. It's about a band of rebels who steal the Death Star plans. So far its stars Felicity Jones and is written by Chris Weitz from story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta(original screenwriter who left the project) and directed by Gareth Edwards(Godzilla). It releases December 2016.

So what do you think so far? Are you excited? I know I am.


Title: Re: New Star Wars films on the way!
Post by: Spirit on May 19, 2015, 11:53:46 AM
Definitely looking forward to December. Judging by the teasers this looks really promising and I have high hopes that JJ is doing this right.

Rouge One as well.. could be something really cool.