Star Wars - "Episode VII: The Force Awakens", spin-off movies & "Rebels"
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RE: Star Wars - "Episode VII" and "Rebels" Discussion Thread
Just going by the Clone Wars, it's not early to say it since in terms of story, the CW started bad and ended up that way (at least the animation was better with each season). In the Rebels' case, the inclusion of Ezra as one of the Ghost's crew was rushed and stupid due to the purple lemur. Not only that and apparently because there can't be an episode (or more than three) without igniting a lightsaber, the old Sith vs Jedi thing had to come, with the Jedi revealing himself as such and the Inquisitor being called. I was expecting some five episodes until Ezra joined the gang and we would get to see Ezra's survival in Lothal, while more of the Jedi's life without igniting a lightsaber and living aboard the ship.
As yet another proof of the purple's lemur stupidity despite being refered as smart, he beated Ezra when he was wearing an Imperial helmet because of said helmet. After all, smart people only see helmets in front of their eyes, and the lack of amour and height doesn't matter.
Just going by the Clone Wars, it's not early to say it since in terms of story, the CW started bad and ended up that way (at least the animation was better with each season). In the Rebels' case, the inclusion of Ezra as one of the Ghost's crew was rushed and stupid due to the purple lemur. Not only that and apparently because there can't be an episode (or more than three) without igniting a lightsaber, the old Sith vs Jedi thing had to come, with the Jedi revealing himself as such and the Inquisitor being called. I was expecting some five episodes until Ezra joined the gang and we would get to see Ezra's survival in Lothal, while more of the Jedi's life without igniting a lightsaber and living aboard the ship.
As yet another proof of the purple's lemur stupidity despite being refered as smart, he beated Ezra when he was wearing an Imperial helmet because of said helmet. After all, smart people only see helmets in front of their eyes, and the lack of amour and height doesn't matter.
RE: Star Wars - "Episode VII" and "Rebels" Discussion Thread
It now has a title!
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/star-wars-episode-vii-title-747060
It now has a title!
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/star-wars-episode-vii-title-747060
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" and "Rebels" Discussion Thread
Here's an interesting thought: What if the three "spinoffs" were actually a mini-trilogy. The first one would be based around Count Dooku and his time as a Jedi, fighting in the war against the Mandolorians. The only Mandolorian in the war to survive was Jango Fett, which leads us into our second movie, about Jango Fett. This movie could talk about his missions right up to Coursaunt where he assassinated the shape-shifter lady. The last movie could revolve around Boba Fett that would take place between episodes 3-4 (or 6-7 if he actually did survive).
Here's an interesting thought: What if the three "spinoffs" were actually a mini-trilogy. The first one would be based around Count Dooku and his time as a Jedi, fighting in the war against the Mandolorians. The only Mandolorian in the war to survive was Jango Fett, which leads us into our second movie, about Jango Fett. This movie could talk about his missions right up to Coursaunt where he assassinated the shape-shifter lady. The last movie could revolve around Boba Fett that would take place between episodes 3-4 (or 6-7 if he actually did survive).
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" and "Rebels" Discussion Thread
I certainly wouldn't mind (on the contrary) to see a movie focused on Dooku but two about bounty hunters!? :S Ventress' background/added details will be the subject of a comic book, so perhaps a third spinoff movie more about the war and starring an ARC trooper.
All this said, I think I've read that the spinoffs will be about characters of the new movies or more background on people from the time of the Empire.
Reggie McGigas said:
I certainly wouldn't mind (on the contrary) to see a movie focused on Dooku but two about bounty hunters!? :S Ventress' background/added details will be the subject of a comic book, so perhaps a third spinoff movie more about the war and starring an ARC trooper.
All this said, I think I've read that the spinoffs will be about characters of the new movies or more background on people from the time of the Empire.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" and "Rebels" Discussion Thread
Unfortunately what you've described has already been done in a video game (Star Wars Bounty Hunter).
Also you're incorrect about Jango being the only Mandalorian to survive the war. The Mandalorian War was fought in the time of the Old Republic, centuries before the events of Episode I. Dooku never fought against Mandalorians and his time as a Jedi was in the peaceful times of the Republic, amongst the odd terrorist attack or two.
Boba did survive Episode VI but that is only explored through comic series. It's unlikely that they'll bring him back to screen for that reason.
Reggie McGigas said:
Unfortunately what you've described has already been done in a video game (Star Wars Bounty Hunter).
Also you're incorrect about Jango being the only Mandalorian to survive the war. The Mandalorian War was fought in the time of the Old Republic, centuries before the events of Episode I. Dooku never fought against Mandalorians and his time as a Jedi was in the peaceful times of the Republic, amongst the odd terrorist attack or two.
Boba did survive Episode VI but that is only explored through comic series. It's unlikely that they'll bring him back to screen for that reason.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" and "Rebels" Discussion Thread
If one is to appear, I expect them to create a new Bounty Hunter and not bring back Boba. I'm sick of those T-shaped visors. The clone troopers had them because of their Mandalorian heritage but the Republic soldiers in SWTOR also have for no other reason than familiarity.
Athena said:
If one is to appear, I expect them to create a new Bounty Hunter and not bring back Boba. I'm sick of those T-shaped visors. The clone troopers had them because of their Mandalorian heritage but the Republic soldiers in SWTOR also have for no other reason than familiarity.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" and "Rebels" Discussion Thread
Teaser!
[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta4LIf7ilEY&feature=player_embedded[/video]
Teaser!
[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta4LIf7ilEY&feature=player_embedded[/video]
I didn't liked the new blade design when ignited...seems too much like flames) and the guy roaming through a forest and X-wing on the lake (scenario and stunt) reminded me of Harry Potter movies.
The new Stormtrooper's helmet seems good and I hope they focus some story on them too, which it seems it'll happen with that black character (sorry, I don't know which one is who).
Aside from that I enjoyed it.
The new Stormtrooper's helmet seems good and I hope they focus some story on them too, which it seems it'll happen with that black character (sorry, I don't know which one is who).
Aside from that I enjoyed it.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" (trailer) & "Rebels" Discussion Thread
The hype is palpable. Got goosebumps when the music played.
Multiple rewatches and I'm still back-and-forth on the lightsaber. I'm sure there's a reason for it, but the new blade style was definitely unexpected. It looks cool, but I'll wait to see how things play out.
The hype is palpable. Got goosebumps when the music played.
Multiple rewatches and I'm still back-and-forth on the lightsaber. I'm sure there's a reason for it, but the new blade style was definitely unexpected. It looks cool, but I'll wait to see how things play out.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" (trailer) & "Rebels" Discussion Thread
I thought that and I'm hoping that it might be due to the guy being a lone Sith that hasn't yet mastered the skills, namely the blade's construction!
I hope they won't use the blak guy as comic relief like they did it in the trailer. As a matter of fact, I don't want a comic relief character at all....well, aside from C3PO and R2D2.
CMP said:
I thought that and I'm hoping that it might be due to the guy being a lone Sith that hasn't yet mastered the skills, namely the blade's construction!
I hope they won't use the blak guy as comic relief like they did it in the trailer. As a matter of fact, I don't want a comic relief character at all....well, aside from C3PO and R2D2.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" (trailer) & "Rebels" Discussion Thread
I'm sorry but the first half of the trailer just looked like something you'd see on SNL. Random Sweaty guy jumping out of nowhere? Robots on Soccer Balls? The X-Wing Scene and The Falcon Scene somewhat redeemed it but I think this is a farewell to the classic Star Wars that we all love and know.
I'm sorry but the first half of the trailer just looked like something you'd see on SNL. Random Sweaty guy jumping out of nowhere? Robots on Soccer Balls? The X-Wing Scene and The Falcon Scene somewhat redeemed it but I think this is a farewell to the classic Star Wars that we all love and know.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" (trailer) & "Rebels" Discussion Thread
About the robot, that was my first thought but I think that the ball is indeed part of its locomotion.
I hated the Falcon scene for one thing: the camera movement makes me dizzy and I hate when movies and games with ships and flying creatures do that. Also, at some point it seemed like the camera was wrongly placed.
This is just a teaser so let's wait for the actual trailer.
Reggie McGigas said:
About the robot, that was my first thought but I think that the ball is indeed part of its locomotion.
I hated the Falcon scene for one thing: the camera movement makes me dizzy and I hate when movies and games with ships and flying creatures do that. Also, at some point it seemed like the camera was wrongly placed.
This is just a teaser so let's wait for the actual trailer.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" (teaser) & "Rebels" Discussion Thread
I wonder how Star Wars fans would react to the idea of Episode VII being titled, "The Midi-chlorians Awaken" instead of "The Force Awakens"? It probably wouldn't have been a good sales pitch considering how The Phantom Menace ruined the mystery behind the Force however it didn't bother me as much going into Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith which was actually my favorite out of the prequels while I still consider the original trilogy a masterpiece that will never be equaled.
Considering how much CGI was put into the prequels I don't think The Force Awakens will live up to the hype of the original trilogy due to the authenticity of the Jim Henson puppetry that made the original Star Wars experience truly magical where as the prequels and Episode VII lacks that sense of imagination that kept you guessing what was real as the CGI itself gives you a clear distinction between the fictional characters and the real actors being portrayed in the films before rolling the film credits at the end.
I wonder how Star Wars fans would react to the idea of Episode VII being titled, "The Midi-chlorians Awaken" instead of "The Force Awakens"? It probably wouldn't have been a good sales pitch considering how The Phantom Menace ruined the mystery behind the Force however it didn't bother me as much going into Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith which was actually my favorite out of the prequels while I still consider the original trilogy a masterpiece that will never be equaled.
Considering how much CGI was put into the prequels I don't think The Force Awakens will live up to the hype of the original trilogy due to the authenticity of the Jim Henson puppetry that made the original Star Wars experience truly magical where as the prequels and Episode VII lacks that sense of imagination that kept you guessing what was real as the CGI itself gives you a clear distinction between the fictional characters and the real actors being portrayed in the films before rolling the film credits at the end.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" (teaser) & "Rebels" Discussion Thread
There's a fake trailer? I'll have to go search and watch that.
If I had to summarize my likes and dislikes on each movie...
TPM - I watch it because of Qui-Gon Jin and the music when the Droid Army appears and during the duel with Maul.
AotC - I'll never watch that soap opera again and I used to mistake the title as "The Clones Wars" but while I don't mistake it anymore I still can't say the true name (I know it has "Clones" on it but the first name I can't remember).
RotS - I recorded that on a VHS tape when it was transmitted on television andthe first part of the movie before the commercials end with the landing of Grievous' ship, which is the only part that makes me put the tape on the player because Order 66 at first seemed like something that made me feel pity about them and now I think "that's what happens when five Jedi masters - Yoda included - sit in front of the Sith Lord and happily chat with him, so you deserve death because even in your face you wouldn't recognize Death". -_-
The original trilogy - I watch it because it's a product of a certain age, when there wasn't CGI and things were still done and in a great way so a proof that good work can be done...oh yeah and no midi-chlorians and a Chosen One that is nothing more than a brat and also a liar that treats his wife like a spoiled child with a toy that ends up broking it so no one else can play with it, only to end up being the boy toy of a suspicious old man.
Familiar said:
There's a fake trailer? I'll have to go search and watch that.
Card Slinger J said:
If I had to summarize my likes and dislikes on each movie...
TPM - I watch it because of Qui-Gon Jin and the music when the Droid Army appears and during the duel with Maul.
AotC - I'll never watch that soap opera again and I used to mistake the title as "The Clones Wars" but while I don't mistake it anymore I still can't say the true name (I know it has "Clones" on it but the first name I can't remember).
RotS - I recorded that on a VHS tape when it was transmitted on television andthe first part of the movie before the commercials end with the landing of Grievous' ship, which is the only part that makes me put the tape on the player because Order 66 at first seemed like something that made me feel pity about them and now I think "that's what happens when five Jedi masters - Yoda included - sit in front of the Sith Lord and happily chat with him, so you deserve death because even in your face you wouldn't recognize Death". -_-
The original trilogy - I watch it because it's a product of a certain age, when there wasn't CGI and things were still done and in a great way so a proof that good work can be done...oh yeah and no midi-chlorians and a Chosen One that is nothing more than a brat and also a liar that treats his wife like a spoiled child with a toy that ends up broking it so no one else can play with it, only to end up being the boy toy of a suspicious old man.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" (teaser) & "Rebels" Discussion Thread
Disney sure is eager to keep the flow of interest going, at least after the first movie is released because those books and comics coming only this Fall is a bit of a shame, because until then we'll have little.
http://www.starwars.com/news/journey-to-star-wars-the-force-awakens-publishing-program-coming-fall-2015 said:
http://www.starwars.com/news/rogue-one-is-the-first-star-wars-stand-alone-film-rian-johnson-to-write-and-direct-star-wars-episode-viii said:
Disney sure is eager to keep the flow of interest going, at least after the first movie is released because those books and comics coming only this Fall is a bit of a shame, because until then we'll have little.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" (teaser) & "Rebels" Discussion Thread
Huh, interesting. Rogue One/Leader is the callsign for the leader of Rogue Squadron, one of the starfighter groups of the Rebel Alliance. I'm pretty sure the only remaining canon Rogue Leaders are Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles, both being leaders of the squadron at various points in the original trilogy. So, it's kind of a toss up being whether Luke or Wedge will be the focus. The immediate thought is, of course, Luke, though it's an interesting decision to have him be the star of something that's not about anything related to being a Jedi. Wedge has a lot of interesting stories in the Legends EU via the X-Wing novels and others, though I'm hesitant to think Disney will want to touch the Legends EU with a 10-foot-pole because of the can of worms it would open up, so if it really is Wedge, it'll probably be completely different to his EU stuff.
Huh, interesting. Rogue One/Leader is the callsign for the leader of Rogue Squadron, one of the starfighter groups of the Rebel Alliance. I'm pretty sure the only remaining canon Rogue Leaders are Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles, both being leaders of the squadron at various points in the original trilogy. So, it's kind of a toss up being whether Luke or Wedge will be the focus. The immediate thought is, of course, Luke, though it's an interesting decision to have him be the star of something that's not about anything related to being a Jedi. Wedge has a lot of interesting stories in the Legends EU via the X-Wing novels and others, though I'm hesitant to think Disney will want to touch the Legends EU with a 10-foot-pole because of the can of worms it would open up, so if it really is Wedge, it'll probably be completely different to his EU stuff.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" (teaser) & "Rebels" Discussion Thread
I would like to see Wedge forming the New Republic planetary/starfighter forces. I think the Clone Wars' animation was nice because of the focus placed on Infantry and land combat, so it would be nice to see new designs and more about the starships and the new Navy.
Luke's story will be obviously Jedi related, Han about leaving out smuggling, and so I would like to see Leia being the new Amidala and see the new Coruscant after the Imperial rule.
Disney won't touch any can of worms because most likely there's nothing left now in the eyes of Disney, other than their work, namely what comes ahead.
Athena said:
I would like to see Wedge forming the New Republic planetary/starfighter forces. I think the Clone Wars' animation was nice because of the focus placed on Infantry and land combat, so it would be nice to see new designs and more about the starships and the new Navy.
Luke's story will be obviously Jedi related, Han about leaving out smuggling, and so I would like to see Leia being the new Amidala and see the new Coruscant after the Imperial rule.
Disney won't touch any can of worms because most likely there's nothing left now in the eyes of Disney, other than their work, namely what comes ahead.
RE: Star Wars - "(Episode VII): The Force Awakens" (teaser) & "Rebels" Discussion Thread
Aftermath's cover here:
http://filmmusicreporter.com/2015/03/15/alexandre-desplat-to-score-star-wars-spinoff-rogue-one/ said:
http://www.starwars.com/news/what-happened-after-endor-find-out-in-star-wars-aftermath said:
Aftermath's cover here: