The Star Wars thread

[adgy-san]

Just wondering what the movie would have been like had Guillermo del Toro accepted...

It'd have Ron Perlman in it.

 

[jerseydevil]

You say that like its a bad thing

 

[chaingunsofdoom]

EW went full nerd overload on dissection and then readers guessing what might be going on from the few scenes. Just a painful LOL.

 

[adgy-san]

You say that like its a bad thing

I do not.

 

[jerseydevil]

George Lucas Further Estranges Himself from Fans; Says He Hasn’t Seen the STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Trailer
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[darby]

It's not his thing anymore. And I'm sure he's got other s#!t to do than block out 5 minutes to watch some dude's trailer.

And even if he did, why would he wanna go into it on the record?

 

[jerseydevil]

It's not his thing anymore. And I'm sure he's got other s#!t to do than block out 5 minutes to watch some dude's trailer.

And even if he did, why would he wanna go into it on the record?

I dunno...I just think purely for the sake of good will he could be a little more magnanimous. He just seems almost cruel towards what is essentially his legacy. What's the harm in some innocuous well wishing instead of going all...

 

[KingsFan1985]

I dunno...I just think purely for the sake of good will he could be a little more magnanimous. He just seems almost cruel towards what is essentially his legacy. What's the harm in some innocuous well wishing instead of going all...

This is just my theory, but I believe Lucas dumps on the entire series as way to justify why the prequels came out the way they did. If he never cared then you can't label him as being an awful director. That's what I believe his logic is.

Also I think in his mind George was inspiring to be the next Kubrick or Truffaut, but instead he became one the biggest mainstream popcorn directors out there. I feel like Lucas holds a great a angst that he never became a legit arthose director like many of his peers did.

 

[jerseydevil]

This is just my theory, but I believe Lucas dumps on the entire series as way to justify why the prequels came out the way they did. If he never cared then you can't label him as being an awful director. That's what I believe his logic is.

Also I think in his mind George was inspiring to be the next Kubrick or Truffaut, but instead he became one the biggest mainstream popcorn directors out there. I feel like Lucas holds a great a angst that he never became a legit arthose director like many of his peers did.

That's a good theory actually. My theory is that he is a big poopy head.

 

[jom]

I feel like Lucas holds a great a angst that he never became a legit arthose director like many of his peers did.

He didn't become the director like many of his peers because he simply wasn't that good at it. I still maintain that was the major reason the prequels failed.

jom

 

[Bogey]

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[Luc SkyBomba]

He didn't become the director like many of his peers because he simply wasn't that good at it. I still maintain that was the major reason the prequels failed.

jom

his biggest problem was that his emphasis was always on the effects shots and not the actors themselves

 

[jom]

his biggest problem was that his emphasis was always on the effects shots and not the actors themselves

Well, even when GL directed the first SW movie (Ep.4) he had that "Good enough. That's a take!" approach. He'd always just go back to editing to fix any problems. Because the prequels were far heavier in effects the effects themselves got the blame. It really was just his (poor) style of directing.

Basically, that why the actors looked so bad in the prequels (mostly) even when they were generally far superior actors to the originals. The only generally well acted movie was ESB only because it had the superior director (Kershner).

jom

 

[jerseydevil]

Disney’s STAR WARS Attractions to Be Based on New Sequels and Spinoffs, Not the Older Films
Read more at http://collider.com/star-wars-theme-park-attractions-new-films/#EIZJ3zA5pQ6HbHQM.99

During a Q&A at Variety‘s Dealmakers Breakfast, Iger revealed that Walt Disney Imagineering was developing Star Wars rides, but that he had them stop working because he was concerned that park guests would be disappointed if the attractions didn’t include elements from the latest films. Iger further explained:

“We couldn’t tell them what was new … I slowed it all down so what we come forward with will have a blend of the past, present and maybe the future. Now we have a sense of what’s in ‘Star Wars 8,’ and what some of the standalone films will have in them.”

It’s a smart move. Sure, it’d be great to open some new rides ASAP, benefit from the Episode VII hype and draw in a crowd, but theme park attractions aren’t just cash grabs. Odds are, they’ll be operating for years and years, so they’ve got to impress.

Abrams is likely feeling the pressure to ensure the movie itself meets fans’ standards, but that doesn’t stop Iger from repeatedly conveying to Abrams that there’s so much more at stake than just one film:

“I keep telling J.J. Abrams this is a $4 billion movie. We need to treat this very special. It’s an unbelievable privilege and unbelievable responsibility to take a jewel and treat it in a way that is respectful of its past but brings it into the future.”

Iger also touched on Abrams’ preference for physical sets and props over CG visuals in the film:

“That will give the film a look that will be extremely respectful of the look George (Lucas) created in the ’70s and will play well with ardent ‘Star Wars’ fans and play well with audiences today.”


Read more at http://collider.com/star-wars-theme-park-attractions-new-films/#EIZJ3zA5pQ6HbHQM.99

 

[adgy-san]

All The Star Wars [URL=http://letsgokings.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1]#1 Variant Covers We Can Find In One Place – 45 So Far, 42 Pictured – Including Stan Sakai[/url]

They're estimating that the new #1 will sell over 1 million copies. I particularly like the Adi Granov variant.

 

[darby]

So Rey says to Finn, "Finn," she says....


NAMES ANNOUNCED FOR STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS CHARACTERS
https://www.nerdist.com/2014/12/names-announced-for-star-wars-the-force-awakens-characters/

 

[KingsFan1985]

Well, even when GL directed the first SW movie (Ep.4) he had that "Good enough. That's a take!" approach. He'd always just go back to editing to fix any problems. Because the prequels were far heavier in effects the effects themselves got the blame. It really was just his (poor) style of directing.

This is the one theory about Lucas I hear all the time. While I do believe he did get a lot help in the editing room for A New Hope and American Graffitti, I do feel he did have a touch of brilliance back then. I mean Lucas was the one who took Joseph Campbell classes back then, and now they teach the Hero's Journey in film school like it were the freakin' bible.

The way I see Lucas is that he's a top 40 artist who thinks he's the grand marestro to a symphony orchestra.

Disney?s STAR WARS Attractions to Be Based on New Sequels and Spinoffs, Not the Older Films
Read more at http://collider.com/star-wars-theme-park-attractions-new-films/#EIZJ3zA5pQ6HbHQM.99

I can tell you Bob Iger is full of bull. The reason they delayed those Star Wars projects wasn't so they can incoporate things from episode 8; it was because Disney created a new billion dollar fast pass system that completely tanked, and all the theme park projects they had planned for had to be frozen.

 

[KingInTheWest]

He didn't become the director like many of his peers because he simply wasn't that good at it. I still maintain that was the major reason the prequels failed.

jom

The prequels were weak because Lucas was so successful from his previous fantastic work that no one had any veto power over him. It's a pretty common thing, especially among fat old bearded dudes named George.

 

[jerseydevil]

Mark Hamill Says the STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Droid Is Practical; Discusses His Beard, the Trailer, and Hesitation About Returning

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I know everyone gets all 'Han Solo' and I was in the room when Ford actually stopped into Comicon, but for my money, if I get into Hall H again on the inevitable Star Wars day...I will squee a little if Hamill shows up. Dude has been nothing but a good guy and a complete genre monster since the original trilogy. And Corvette Summer is highly underrated(not really...but that car is/was badass).

 

[SmytheKing]

Mark Hamill Says the STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Droid Is Practical; Discusses His Beard, the Trailer, and Hesitation About Returning

Read more at http://collider.com/star-wars-the-force-awakens-mark-hamill/#6oPRpTlD3Hy0uABD.99

I know everyone gets all 'Han Solo' and I was in the room when Ford actually stopped into Comicon, but for my money, if I get into Hall H again on the inevitable Star Wars day...I will squee a little if Hamill shows up. Dude has been nothing but a good guy and a complete genre monster since the original trilogy. And Corvette Summer is highly underrated(not really...but that car is/was badass).

I love you man.