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Imperial Entertainment TV and Movies => Star Wars Movies => Topic started by: Tamer on October 30, 2012, 04:20:19 PM
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Disney bought out Lucasfilm for around $4 billion today. And they have announced an Episode 7 for sometime in 2015!
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Read the full details:
http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/30/technology/disney-buys-lucasfilm/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
And its supposedly the start of a new trilogy with new movies every two to three years after that!
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All i have to say is this could be 0/ or lvva ... time will tell... all in all Lucas still has a yay or nay say to any of it right?
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yo trev!! , i still cant believe it dont see how they are gonna pull off new films where on earth are they gonna set the plotlines as heir to the empire is set about 4 years after ROTJ
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Yo ho Jay, hows Tricks? who knows what direction Disney will go, maybe bounty hunters like the much talked about but never seeing the light of day TV series, or stick with the Clone wars saga, or even KOTOR or Legacy route...
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I am definitely wondering if we will see the Thrawn Series or perhaps they will go straight to the Vong?
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Sorry folks, but I'm calling TRICK on this one big time. For them to say that they're going to release Episode VII in 2015 is near impossible with NO script, NO actors, NO locations, NO budget, NO directors, NO producers, and so on and so forth. Furthermore, Lucasfilm is SO much bigger than just the movies. That would include Industrial Light and Magic, Skywalker Sound, THX, Lucas Gaming, and every other entity owned by Lucas, all for a paltry $4 Billion? Disney bought Marvel for $3.96 Billion, and Lucasfilm is worth 10 times that easy. I hate to be the Debbie Downer, but you really shouldn't get your hopes up just yet. I could be wrong, but the timing, low purchase point, and dangling Episode VII in front of us is all too fishy.
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It's all over the news here today in the UK and the conference call details have been shared along with footage of Uncle George signing off... Deals seems to include ILM and Skywalker Sound etc...
It seems like they'll have to move quick time to get VII out for 2015.
I'm going to fly in the face of fan tradition, I'd like them to avoid the Thrawn trilogy etc and give us something new. Perhaps with and older Luke playing the Ben Kenobi type mentor. In fact just for fun I'm going to dig out my old screen writing textbooks and do my own script!
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I'm an OT fan, I grew up with it, and PT was a disappointment for me in most cases. Not sure what to think about the Disney future of Star Wars. Hope it will be ok, but even if it goes belly up, I still have my OT.
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Phatty-if this is a trick it's the most elaborate one ever. It's everywhere with tons of offical words. I admit that is a pretty low price point but with everything out there this seems legit, but hard to believe.
For me (as I have said numorious times), I won't get excited until I have more details, what is the movie about, when and where ect. My assumption is Lucas has the idea set and the only thing needed is the work to put into it, hopefully with a filter these will be ok (verses the PT, sorry fans of the PT, but I can't stand it).
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Like I said, with as many seeming impossibilities out there surrounding this, I'm not buying it until after the weekend. If it's not revealed to be a Halloween Trick, then I shall eat my words.
If it IS to be true, I'm really not sure how I feel about it. I sense an oversaturation with childish gimmicks diluting what we all grew up with. The Gungans will be the least of our problems if Disney gets their hands on things. And let's not forget, VII, VIII, and IX were fleshed out LONG ago by Lucas, and it would require having Luke, Leia, and Han back in the fold, and we all know that's virtually impossible. Sure, there are TONS of ways that they can go with it, but if it's going to be VII, VIII, and IX, then it has to be about continuity, otherwise they would just be different movies. The Old Republic is a wonderful way to go, but they wouldn't be sequels. The Hand of Thrawn trilogy would make sense, but again, who'd play Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewey? With a 2015 release date, they'd almost have to rush things, and that's frightening too. If they rush it, it could VERY well flop worse than John Carter, and then a lot more could get scrapped because of the failure. And whatever happened to the Lucas children, who were being groomed to take over the Empire in the near future? Apparently cast aside? Strange...
I really shouldn't be so down and negative about the whole thing. Disney HAS done well with Marvel, though the head execs at Marvel still have creative direction to keep things going. I guess time will tell...
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I've wondered about the kids too, that was my first thought actually. I mean wasn't Lucas's daughter the showrunner on Clone Wars?
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Well it sure looks like the best rigged hoax of all time if thats what this is. Surely they wouldn't face this much fall out unless it was pretty much a done deal. Pat could be right though. I would hate to see what the backlash would be though if he is correct.
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Well the BBC news is treating it as real in their business section, if it is a practical joke, I dont think it will amuse anyone! So im sure its real!
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This would be the most elaborate hoax ever! I mean it is all over the news and there are photos to prove it. There is no way this isn't real.
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Let's all hope that Disney does a good job with it. I read an article in USA Today, Disney says they want to eventually pump out a SW movie every two years or so.
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Some interesting read about the new Disney Star Wars movies :
http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/11/2/luke-skywalker-to-be-primary-focus-of-new-star-wars-trilogy.html
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I think that's really the only way the COULD go. Using Mark Hammil now is possible as an older, Grand Master Jedi leading his New Jedi Order. Carrie Fischer and Harrison Ford are likely not even possible, so there really isn't much else they could do in that regards. I suppose the Solo children could be in there though. Interesting, to say the least.
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Yepper hearing they are not going to follow established canon didn't surprise me much. Kinda wonder what the EU Authors think of it though?
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I wasn't expecting them to follow EU very much, although it might be nice to have a nod or two to some specific things (Thwarn books maybe or TOJ/TOS).
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The only thing as a fan that will be probelmatic is trying to keep it all straight (EU and the new movies) depending on how far they deviate. I am still not gonna whine about getting new movies though. Bring em on!
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I was sorta hoping for a tfu movie. But there not using any of the story. There making a new script for sw VII.
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J.J. Abrams to direct?
http://www.imdb.com/news/ni45651448
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I just saw that as well, and that could be interesting. I love his reboot to Star Trek, I think it's a pretty good choice, even giving me a little hope in all this mess!
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I hear you Pat. Not sure its a done deal, but lots of reports on FB that its the gospel.
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yeah, I think that could be a positive experience. Now if disney would just buy out Hasbro, we might be on the right track.
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yeah, I think that could be a positive experience. Now if disney would just buy out Hasbro, we might be on the right track.
Amen Clint. I was thinking the same thing last night.
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I like the choice, if true.
He's definitely into sci-fi films and the recent Star Trek film (as well as the upcoming sequel) were---and look to be---very entertaining. He's certainly not the greatest director, but I don't think he needs to be. As long as they have a solid script/plot, good cast, and effective on-screen chemistry, the new film should be a good one. The director, in my opinion, is rendered almost meaningless without those three things.
Looking forward to what JJ brings to the table!
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I figured someone would be all over this by now. Looks like gang is coming back!
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It doesn't sound like she (Carrie Fischer) will be putting on the gold bikini (probably a good thing), but she said yes when asked if she would be in the film. And with Mark Hammil in talks and Harrison Ford agreeing too it looks like we OT Fans can rejoice. I saw this at two places:
http://geektyrant.com/news/2013/3/5/carrie-fisher-confirms-princess-leia-role-in-star-wars-episo.html
http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=794452#tscptmf
Things can always change, but it looks good so far.
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Well that puts a good nod to what I wanted to do for the contest entry. I will try to get confirmation from Chewie next month at kc comicon.
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Episode VII to be filmed in Its entirety in the UK.......http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/confirmed-star-wars-7-made-uk-010300732.html
I guess it won't be going near tattooine then.......with the typical British weather it'll be more like Dagobah ;D
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Yes, I read that yesterday. I am guessing with as good as cgi today though that still doesn't mean much when it comes to what type of environments we might see.
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Not sure but there's rumours floating about the news pages that it'll be less cgi for the scenery than the prequels (geonosis,Utapau,Felucia,Salucami) and more like the original trilogy, i.e Endor,Yavin IV.
I'm hoping the welsh valleys will be used for backdrops as that's my new stomping grounds the last few years,while i've been walking the beasts in the Ebbw valley got to see some jaw dropping scenery.......likely the Scottish highlands will feature,been used for many blockbusters recently.
Plenty of snow in Scotland and wales in winter for any hoth/Ilum scenes.......who knows I might get to get a sneak preview or 2 ;D
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Just announced, John Williams will do the score for Episode VII!
http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2013/07/27/24092/#more-24092
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SWEET! :o
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Ok, so who wants to chip in with me to get this? ;D
Star Wars Episode 7 Website
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I mean I am sure this is legite. bbfet
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http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-vii-set-to-roll-cameras-may-2014.html
So, SW7 will take place 30 years after RotJ.... Goes to show how much Disney actually knows about the GFFA. Events are always referenced to the Battle of Yavin,so this should have read 34 ABY.
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Interesting. At least we are gonna hopefully see some of the characters we all loved before they get to those three youngsters!
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YOU HAVE TO SEE THE TRAILER WHICH PROVES 95% CHANCE OF 0/ 0/ 0/!!!
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Cast announcements are here!!!
John Boyega
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Daisy Ridley
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Adam Driver
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Oscar Isaac
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Andy Serkis
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Domhnall Gleeson
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Max von Sydow
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Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm have announced the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII! Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
Director J.J. Abrams says, "We are so excited to finally share the cast of 'Star Wars: Episode VII.' It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud."
Star Wars: Episode VII is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer. The movie opens worldwide on December 18, 2015.
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Kinda glad I don't know anything about most of em. Just like the first films. Thanks for the news DS. I haven't even been following the E7 news lately.
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I really haven't been following the E7 news either. I like my OT and am very skeptical about this new Trilogy, especially after the horror that was the Prequels.
I certainly don't know these up-n-comers they've cast here. They look a little namby-pamby to me, hopefully they'll dirty-up well. The young girl is a cuttie though. I'm sure she's in line for Han and Leia's daughter. She looks a lot like Padme and Leia. I'm really happy about the casting of Max Von Sydow and Andy Serkis though. I think Von Sydow would make an outstanding villain and Serkis will probably work in his area of expertise, the motion capture suit. Where's Billy Dee Williams though? Did someone forget about him?
My main concern still lies in J J Abrahms. After he crapped all over Star Trek and made it into a drooling idiot fest the doubt is solid. I'm not a Trekie by any means but I grew up watching the old TOS on TV and continued into the Shatner and Nimoy movies on the big screen, so I'd like to tear his head off his shoulders for what he did there. I vote "No Confidence". >:(
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LOL. I have to agree with you I am far from sold on JJ myself too and then Lucasfilm releases the story that the Post ROTJ EU that has been written is not going to be used and I was so hoping for a Thrawn Trilogy or even the Vong. Oh well, they were never going to appease all of us anyhow and us and our "critique" is supposedly one of the things that caused George to get out off this bus in the first place. At this stage of the game I am hopefuly because its new Star Wars, we are supposedly going to get new films each year with spin offs (sure hope they can work out the bugs with Boba though) and Disney has done pretty well with the Marvel Stuff. So, adding that all up I am cautiously optimistic.
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If they can bring back Denis Lawson I'd be SO stoked.
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Yes GoldLeaderOne! I hope to see Wedge too!
I had a night mare last night. I was watching the new Star Wars movies and Abrahms killed off a lot of OT characters, blew-up the Millennium Falcon and the main hook in the end was that some of the surviving Jedi from the big war in the movies ended up fleeing the Galaxy and settling in the Milky Way on Earth where they became superheros in New York City.
I staggered to the bathroom at 3 am and threw up. ;)
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That sounds like a horrible dream Darth haha.
I've been thinking. I'm sure it was a given that they were gonna bring back Luke, Han and Leia. With how popular the Rogue Squadron books were, you think they'll try to bring back some of the Rogues, like Wedge, Wes and Hobbie? Or at least Wedge, and give them a bigger part? I hope so.
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LOL! Now thats a bad dream!
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I'm sorry....
I had to.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTfBH-XFdSc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTfBH-XFdSc)
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LOL. That is hilarious!
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You can scratch Wedge off the list for returning to Episode 7. If he hates being remembered for Star Wars, why did he come back and voice Wedge in Rogue Leader?
http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/perth-kinross/new-star-wars-films-would-have-bored-me-says-scots-actor-denis-lawson-1.353349 (http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/perth-kinross/new-star-wars-films-would-have-bored-me-says-scots-actor-denis-lawson-1.353349)
What a terrible birthday present :(
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Well that just stinks. Why in the world would he turn down a chance to be seen by millions of people? I mean this could get him a chance at roles in other films if he could see this as nothing more than that? Is it just me or do actors sometimes overstate their importance? Oh well, good riddance I say!
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I'm wondering who would turn down the chance to play an ace rebel pilot. I mean, sitting in one of those cockpit mockups would be just cool,
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Want to be in the new film. Video on the front page:
http://www.omaze.com/experiences/starwars-episode-vii
LOS ANGELES, CA, MAY 21, 2014 — Today in a special video message from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII, director J.J. Abrams announced the creation of Star Wars: Force for Change, a brand new Star Wars initiative from Disney and Lucasfilm in collaboration with Bad Robot dedicated to finding creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. The first Star Wars: Force for Change campaign will raise funds and awareness for the United Nations Children’s Fund’s (UNICEF) Innovation Labs and its innovative programs that are benefitting the world’s most vulnerable children.
Disney has committed US $1 million to support the launch of Star Wars: Force for Change. Fans can now contribute directly at Omaze.com/StarWars for a chance to appear in Star Wars: Episode VII. For each $10 contribution made through the Omaze fundraising platform, eligible participants will be automatically entered for a chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The campaign runs from 12:01am PST on May 21stth until 11:59pm PST July 18th.
The Star Wars: Force for Change Grand Prize includes:
· Airfare and accommodations to London for one winner and a guest
· Behind-the-scenes access on the closed set of Star Wars: Episode VII as VIP guests of J.J. Abrams
· Winner will have the opportunity to meet members of the cast
· Winner and their guest will then be transformed by makeup and costume teams into a Star Wars character and filmed for a scene in Star Wars: Episode VII
"The Star Wars fans are some of the most passionate and committed folks around the globe,” says director J.J. Abrams. “We’re thrilled to offer a chance to come behind the scenes as our VIP guests and be in Star Wars: Episode VII. We’re even more excited that by participating in this campaign, Star Wars fans will be helping children around the world through our collaboration with UNICEF Innovation Labs and projects."
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Somebody call Henson Productions, I think a reject from "The Dark Crystal" escaped!
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Somebody call Henson Productions, I think a reject from "The Dark Crystal" escaped!
I was thinking they tried to cross a Hammerhead alien with one of Yoda's species. Looks like they can carry a lot though!
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Just making sure everyone has seen this...
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/leaked-star-wars-7-photos-show-millennium-falcon-in-construction-9479669.html
*edit*
The link was all jacked up, so I replaced it with a better page.
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Just making sure everyone has seen this...
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/leaked-star-wars-7-photos-show-millennium-falcon-in-construction-9479669.html
*edit*
The link was all jacked up, so I replaced it with a better page.
The X-wing looks like it's pre-nosecone being attached.. the falcon's being rebuilt... odd I thought Lucas built a full scale falcon for the original trilogy? Did they deem it too old and worn out to use again?
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Lucas had half of a Falcon built for ANH, and then a full scale built for ESB...That Falcon was used sparingly in ROTJ...I think just for the deleted sand storm scene after Han Solos rescue.
After filming ROTJ, the full scale Falcon was disassembled and left out behind one of the studios to rot...it got rained on, snowed on, god only knows what else, and then eventually sold as scrap.
I'm hunting for the article, and when I find it, I will post here, but maybe 10 years ago, some people actually found parts of the original Falcon in a junkyard in England...
It's kind of sad really considering what the Falcon means to nerds, and pop culture alike, but you have to keep in mind that it was never built with the intention of keeping it around...
I've heard rumors that the new Falcon will be kept, and used in an upcoming Star Wars theme park.
That X-Wing looked like an advanced X at first, but honestly, the more I look at it, the more it seems to look like a Z-95.
Either way, when I saw these pics I squealed like an 8 year old.
Exciting!
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Is there a link to the article you read?
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Is there a link to the article you read?
If you mean what I read regarding the original Falcon, yes, but I am still hunting for it. I came across it while researching my last YT project. It's buried somewhere over at the RPF. As soon as I find it, I will post it here.
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JJ posted this today.
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JJ posted this today.
thats comedy gold ...lol
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Awesome! Thanks ServO to the front page with you.
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hehehehehehe
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Another great JJ vid!
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=xWBGrkc360M
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Plot details revealed?
http://badassdigest.com/2014/07/20/exclusive-star-wars-episode-vii-plot-details-revealed/
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I'll take that with a healthy dose of sailt, Tamer. Have you seen the latest Force4Change video? JJ in front of what looks like a cross between a Z-95 and a T-65! And an actual 1:1 scale model at that!
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I hear you Remco. I just went with X-Wing, but then I saw that it had only one engine per wing but two cannons. Pretty cool. Its not a Z-95 or a T-65 is it!
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Do y'all think with Disney buying Star Wars and the movies coming out that there will be a complete reboot to the expanded universe?! And if they were going by the books what book would you want the movies to start at? I would have to say the Thrawn trilogy.
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They warned us when they changed the name of EU to Legendary EU that they may not be using much of it in the new movies. A shame to a certain degree.
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It's more than just a a shame! I don't know about you but I have read about 50 books and been reading em since I was 13! I'm 33 now, and I guess would feels little more than cheated. I guess it's just bc I have grown to love so many of the EU characters and stories.
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Well I think their biggest fear is if they went straight from one of the EU postquel novels, as it were, that we would all not come see it because we already knew the story.
Now I know that wouldn't be the case for diehard SW Fans like us, but for some folks that was probably the case.
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I think if they'd chosen to base EP7 on EU lore, there would be a big risk of many fans overly criticising the movie. The EU has built a very strong fanbase over the past years and each of us have our own ideas of what that should look like in a movie.
Of course, labeling the EU as non-canon was a bit harsh, but non-canon does not mean non-existent. I'm okay with it now, although I must admit, I was a bit offended when Disney announced the status change of the EU.
On another note, have you guys heard the latest RFR podcast? They had an audio clip of Kevin Smith telling about his visit to the set. That was very funny and great to hear. Kevin was very sceptical at first, but when he was invited to walk the Falcon's boarding ramp, he said he lost 10 years with every step he took, until he was like that 6 year old kid again, who saw Star Wars for the very first time.
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"A severed hand, tumbling through space. A severed hand gripping a light saber.
That hand falls onto a desert planet, where it is discovered by characters who will be our heroes. One is Daisy Ridley"
That is insane, physics laws will make that hand burn into the atmosphere with the lightsaber... LOL
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"A severed hand, tumbling through space. A severed hand gripping a light saber.
That hand falls onto a desert planet, where it is discovered by characters who will be our heroes. One is Daisy Ridley"
That is insane, physics laws will make that hand burn into the atmosphere with the lightsaber... LOL
lol.
and that Luke lost his hand at Bespin not Tatooine. I really hope this part isnt serious....lol
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Yeah, that whole hand thing is just bothersome. Perhaps that article's author was feed some misinformation. Its almost like an intelligence war out there over this isn't it.
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Some new pics of the Episode 7 Stormie helmets: http://indierevolver.com/2014/08/14/indie-revolver-exclusive-first-look-at-the-stormtroopers-from-star-wars-episode-vii/
The Stormie on looks like a motorcycle helmet...
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Well now I am gonna think on this for a few days before I spout anything. I keep telling myself don't expect to see the OTC again. I just gotta keep doing that.
Thanks for the images Serg.
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Maybe I'm too attached to the Original Trilogy and to the old Stormtrooper helmet to really care what will be going on in the new SW movie in general or with Stormtroopers in particular. It is good to see a renewal of SW though. :)
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I hear you Serg and am right there with you. And I do agree seeing new SW is gonna be great. Took one of your images to the front page btw.
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Ilike it. I think this looks like a more futuristic Stormie. i gotta say though I'm gonna miss the OT Stormies
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Total Recall 2012..... :)
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TRON
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I have a post on my facebook feed with the new helmet design, and I'll say the same thing here that I've said there. These look AWESOME!!!! I'm a huge clone trooper/ storm trooper fan and I think this design looks perfect as an advancement over the previous storm trooper helmet. You have to figure that technology and kit would improve for troopers over 30 years from the time of Return of the Jedi, so this looks like a good progression in design, fit and functionality. I see great potential for customization with these masks and hope we'll see more trooper inspired personalization of helmets and armour in the new movie, like clone troopers did and like a lot of soldiers in modern armies do right here and now. If you really look at the helmet you can see a strong influence from the Imperial storm trooper helmets and can see how this would be a natural progression made through advances in technology and input from troopers for improvements that could be made with their kit. I can't wait to see what they do with the armour. Personally I'd like to see them actually kind of bulk down the armour some to give the troopers some more mobility and leave room for more bulked up armour in troopers in special divisions/ special applications.
On a more personal note, I'm hopeful some company out there that manufactures paintball helmets will be able to get ahold of this design and come up with a functional/safe version to be used in playing paintball. I could see me having fun making a fun custom version to go along with my own kit for paintall. ()rr
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Comparison with a classic ANH Stormtrooper helmet:
(http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=127632&d=1408116021)
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i see exactly what jkno is saying it looks like a motorcycle helmet.
BUT if i saw a guy on a motorcycle with this on I 'd say it looks like he has a stormtrooper helmet on ;)
i think it needs some grey painted pieces on it, even prequel clones had that, and i think the lil grill things on the side should be that blueish color. i just hope they're not all lit up with lights or something looking like tron or ironman.
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Yuck! Man, that new stormie helmet looks terrible. It looks totally like somebody here on Earth turned a motorcycle helmet into a stormtrooper helmet.
The other helmet with the slit visor I like. The slit visor helmet looks like something Ralph McQuarrie would have come up with back in the 70's. That one looks cool.
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Yuck! Man, that new stormie helmet looks terrible. It looks totally like somebody here on Earth turned a motorcycle helmet into a stormtrooper helmet.
The other helmet with the slit visor I like. The slit visor helmet looks like something Ralph McQuarrie would have come up with back in the 70's. That one looks cool.
I gotta agree with you IABF. This is what I was afraid of. Why in the world do we have to do something like this when we could have easily pulled from the archive of Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnson unused concept art?
IABF says it well. It looks like it's something you'd find on Earth. It's going to pull me right out of the movie when and if it appears. Like I said before, at the end of Episode IX the Jedi will come to Earth and become superheroes. GAAAK!
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Daft Punk anyone?
(http://www.youredm.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Daft-Punk-Your-EDM.jpg)
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How about J J's idea of Star Trek space helmets?
(http://borgdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/star-trek-2009.jpg)
Look familiar?
The motorcycle helmet look?
Star Trek space helmets never looked like this in any series or film before he took over.
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Just look at what he did to the fierce-some Klingons.
(http://pcmreviews.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/klingon1.jpg)
Do ya'll think real Star Trek fans were happy with this move? And don't answer that as a Star Wars fan. This is no joke. Look at any of the Star Trek fan sites and read the forums, you can decipher the older fans from the new fly by night ones. Truth is that Star Trek fans will have to wait a decade or so to finally get another re-boot to deconstruct ole' JJ's vision. Sucks to be them... and maybe us too, soon.
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Does anyone here just absolutely love 'pop' music?
I sure as hell don't and I don't know anyone who does aside from teenage girls.
Putting JJ Abrahms in charge of Star Wars is like asking Miley Cyrus to do a Black Sabbath cover.
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It's called evolution in design and advancement in technology!!! Sounds like some people just want to see the same old thing rehashed over and over. Time for change!! Step outside your bubble. I'm looking forward to a fresh take on things and new stuff to collect.
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It's called evolution in design and advancement in technology!!! Sounds like some people just want to see the same old thing rehashed over and over. Time for change!! Step outside your bubble. I'm looking forward to a fresh take on things and new stuff to collect.
No, no. We just don't particularly like it that's all. My opinion is my opinion, you can laugh it off as just funny stuff or you can get ugly. I don't recommend the latter. No one is attacking you buddy.
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I guess what I personally am trying to say is Star Wars is elegant and very classic. These designs represent neither. They're too modern. I don't agree with that direction if that is actually the one they're taking. This photo may not even be real.
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I kind of like the new stormtrooper helmet design. Somehow it looks more sinister than the original. Star Wars has always been a study in extremes for me. Good and evil, light and dark, love and hate, technology and mysticism. For every new hi tech stormtrooper we will see Im hoping we shall also be inundated with a new bevy of brown and tan robed Jedi. If Luke does indeed become the Grand Master of a New Jedi Order then perhaps he institutes a return to the ways of The Old Republic Jedi, in homage to his mentors Yoda and Obi Wan. So hopefully as Abrams has hinted will will have old style puppets and guys in suits as well as legions of CGI stormtroopers. Only time will tell.
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Still on the fence about these. They look really sleek, maybe too much so. Although the second helmet does have that OT concept art feel to it. To me, at least.
Then again, I just came back from the mid 70s. There were rumours about a new sci-fi fantasy flick. Something something something dark side and all that. Anyway, some guy had acquired set pictures. Althoug a bit grainy, I could clearly see a spaceship that literally looked like a hamburger that someone had taken a bit off. Also some helmets, that were just football helmets with some stuff slapped on....
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To each his own opinion on this new Stormie helmet. I stand with my original opinion of not liking it.
I do not like this new Stormtrooper helmet and if this is the direction Jar Jar Abrams is taking Star Wars then I have some doubts in this new Star Wars. I really want the new movies to be good, please let them be good!
Mr. Black nailed the word that eluded me yesterday. The new Stormie helmet looks too "sleek". Thank you Mr. Black!
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A pic from Pinterest:
(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c6/99/b7/c699b72c8d61322214a3c107ae6fbcdf.jpg)
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jkno, that picture you posted looks decent. The helmet has been enhanced by the artist so that we can see the eye lenses better, which improves the over all look. It does have more of a concept art feel, but I'm gonna give the credit to the artist and not the model we've seen in the photographs.
I was thinking last night. Perhaps these helmet are incomplete. They do seem to be missing something. I was also thinking that I would accept this more if it were a Droid of some kind.
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Yepper everyone is entitled to their own opinion on this and its a fact that JJ is gonna do somethings we don't like, just as any director (even if it was George again).
As for the helmet I think I will have to get used to it. I can definitely see there being a need for evolution of the classic design. I think the big thing with me might not be the sleek look to it as the eyes. They kind of make me think of the TMNT Masks. Perhaps if they didn't use black lenses?
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I like the new Stormtroopers helmets. A bit of a change but nothing too drastic. Looking forward to seeing more.
Anyone see the leaked Han Solo costume sketches? When I first saw the picture of him in the brown coat, I instantly thought "Blade Runner". Anyone else think that or was it just me? lol.
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Star-Wars-Episode-7-Costumes-Han-Solo-Leak-Online-66791.html
(http://www.cinemablend.com/images/news/66791/_1408121072.jpg)
(http://www.cinemablend.com/images/news/66791/_1408121081.jpg)
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Yepper, I saw those too. They look fine to me, I guess we all kind of know what Han Solo would look like older. Same kind of costume as before just a different color pallet.
Looks like a cold weather planet is in the film.
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Looks like a cold weather planet is in the film.
Gotta have at least one Walker plodding along right? I hope so!
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I'm sure I WILL have to get used to a whole new look just so Abrams can put his lil stamp into the Star Wars universe. But with that being said I think it is stupid. The whole thing just seems like a stunt to me. I mean the new movie is gonna bring in huge amounts of cash for both JJ and Disney so I don't really see what the point is in changing something so engrained into the Star Wars like the image of a stormtrooper helmet. The kids watching won't be able to tell the difference but all of us older fans will, which would just give us another reason to become dissallusioned. To me it a risky and pointless stunt. And all for what? A new look, so hasbro can sell somthing new that kids will buy bc daddy already has one that looks like the old one?!? Would love to here some other opinions!
Darth Leere
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Looks like a cold weather planet is in the film.
Gotta have at least one Walker plodding along right? I hope so!
(http://www.8cn.tv/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/at-at.jpg?itok=EwYZyVGo)
(http://www.8cn.tv/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/atat2.jpg?itok=AWzp_Qkg)
PS Maybe the thread title needs a change due to its spelling error ;)
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I remember seeing that walker footage somewhere and it sure made me happy. Good call on that spelling error too.
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http://www.starwars.com/films/star-wars-episode-vii-the-force-awakens
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Its a lot better than the title they had. It was something like A new beginning.
One of the titles was an ancient fear. I thought that was pretty cool.
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Its a lot better than the title they had. It was something like A new beginning.
I guess, I wasn't aware the force was asleep though. I guess it has me curious though.
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When I first heard of the title I felt "meh" about it. To me it sounds more like a name for a comic book. If we think about it though, the name could mean a few different scenarios.
The Force Awakens..
Emperor Palpatine? Maybe he's been resurrected or cloned somehow.
Leia? Remember Yoda's comment "There is another."
The Solo kids? Ben?
Only time will tell though. Looking forward to it.
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Yeah the title isn't the best but I'm sure it refers to the dark side of the force. The awakening is the long delayed conflict between the light and the dark sides after ep.6.
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The Ep.7 trailer:
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I figured with the release of the teaser it needed its own discussion post, if you haven't seen it yet its on youtube.
I thought it was good it showed a lot without giving away anything, a lot of ppl are complaining about the new saber I for one thought it made sense. If Luke had that saber in ESB he would still have a hand. The ball droid was interesting but not sure if its a transforming droid like the Droid Federation droids or if its stuck as a ball which would make no sense. However no one can argue the best shot was the Falcon in a dog fight on the planets surface. The Falcon even had a new communications disc. That's my thoughts and things I seen whats yours? Please feel free to let us know.
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Very excited to see the trailer. I noticed the X-Wings have blue paint on them, so perhaps we're looking at Blue Squadron? Loved to see the Falcon and TIEs again. The X-Wings do look a bit different, I wonder if the TIEs are any different. Only thing I was disappointed in was not seeing Luke, Han or Leia.
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Very excited to see the trailer. I noticed the X-Wings have blue paint on them, so perhaps we're looking at Blue Squadron? Loved to see the Falcon and TIEs again. The X-Wings do look a bit different, I wonder if the TIEs are any different. Only thing I was disappointed in was not seeing Luke, Han or Leia.
Well I got a feeling Luke Leia and Hans roles are as mentors not actual stars. Like ANH Obi Wan compared to Prequal Obi.
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It looks pretty cool. I like the graphics and the fact its shot on film. I'm wondering if the new looking "stormtroopers" are like the new republic soldiers and the chrome ones are obviously imperial remnants. The falcon looks cool obviously new planets. I might get excited.
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Not too impressed.
This scene reminds me of Spaceballs:
(http://s23.postimg.org/9qvi8f4uj/spaceballs_awakens1.jpg)
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I think I like the design of the new X-wings...at the very least they're keeping it quite faithful to the "worn and beat up" looks of the old X-wings but slightly refreshed design...kind of like 1967 Camaro and 2013 Camaro.... The Sith's sword is interesting...not sure how I feel about the little "guards" on the handle...the fact we see two CLASSIC TIEs chasing the Millennium Falcon....tells me there's something going on.....not sure I like the new Trooper helmets, but that scene kinda look like a police APC or something....Maybe we will see a Troop transport of some sort? That big rocket bike is interesting...and the character...might this be the daughter of one of the main characters?
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I've read a thought, and I think it's a good one, that the new style lightsaber the Sith wields is actually a much older one, before the Old Republic, and that the awakening they refer to is an ancient Sith. If we take into account that the prophesy said that there would be one who would bring balance to the Force, that being Anakin, and he killed Palpatine leaving Luke and Anakin: Balance. With Vader dying, and the need for the Force to be balanced, it would mean that there would have to exist a Sith in the universe. Perhaps he's been asleep, or missing from the galaxy, but he's back? Time will tell, I guess, and I'm that much more excited for the whole thing!
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I like the look of the trailer just enough to keep me excited. Would have been better with a walker though!
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Just watched it again alittle more carefully but it seem as if the falcon is being chased and the ties are going after whatever is behind it. Im going to asume JJ is tricking us old trilogy guys into believing ties and stormtroopers are bad but instead could actually be spoils if war and used as a good republic army?
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I am assuming there might be some misdirection there. My fingers were crossed for an upright walking Walker, but hopefully the next teaser will show at least one.
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Time for me to get back into the stuff that makes up the GFFA. We happened to see the teaser when we went to see The Hobbit 3. I don't know about you guys, but seeing anything Star Wars on a a big silver screen always gives me goosebumps. I had already seen it on YouTube, but when the Star Wars logo came in view on the big screen, my heart rate went up a bit. Afterwards I stood up and applauded and I didn't give a Sith about me being the only one :D I actually wanted to leave the theatre, but decided to watch the main feature nevertheless ;)
Anyway, I haven't been able to take a really close look at what's happening in the teaser, but I'm quite positive. I could say I hope more will be revealed at CVII, but you know what? I'll just stay away from any further information, save for the official trailer later this year. Will I be able to do that? Yes, I will, I did it with GotG and with RotS as well :)
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It is definitely gonna be great fun and I too cannot wait to see where JJ takes us.
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We got a Force Awakens panel that is going to stream live on Star Wars.com Thursday morning?
A longer, more insightful trailer would be played, me thinks
My understanding is that there will be no blackouts during the panel so, if they show the trailer, the mouse will release it online in quick time.
Here is the article, thanks again to dark horizons.com
http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/36576/-force-awakens-panel-to-live-stream (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/36576/-force-awakens-panel-to-live-stream)
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Sweet, time to share that news. Thanks Clint.
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Starting early, here is an image of the new Stormtrooper as reported by ign.com
http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/16/star-wars-episode-7-stormtrooper-revealed (http://m.ign.com/articles/2015/04/16/star-wars-episode-7-stormtrooper-revealed)
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Here's a full list of the characters in Episode 7. Really looking forward to seeing Rebel Tech #4 in action lol.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/04/15/full-list-of-star-wars-the-force-awakens-characters-and-casting-purportedly-revealed
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngElkyQ6Rhs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngElkyQ6Rhs)
2nd teaser trailer!
Nice to see a shot of a crashed ISD and old X-wing!! I note the new TIE fighters no longer look like the Interceptors, but rather shiny and more akin to the old TIE LN/TIE Fighters of the Original Trilogy, and the new TIE Pilot...at least one of em has red "tears" on his helmet...might this be an important character? Also a black clad Stormtrooper......
Noticed that the un-helmeted ST from the first trailer is seen again in what appears to be civilian clothing, and it also seems that one of the female leads, might indeed be a Skywalker or a Solo daughter... that robotic hand reaching up to R2D2 tells me this is old Luke with a new hand....too significant to dismiss it! new Sith guy reminds me too much of Darth Revan though, but I am not sure who this guy is though.
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I think we all need some stills:
(http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/starwars7foro13u89vzxg.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
(http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/starwars7forgxitdknr54.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
(http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/starwars7for2o7qcr3psj.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
(http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/starwars7forrs9dfnhko6.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
(http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/starwars7for3fx85sd46p.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
(http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/starwars7for51v6ozbeai.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
(http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/starwars7forpuhcotgiw3.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
(http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/starwars7forh6qzb8gtnf.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
(http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/starwars7forsknowpv1jd.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
(http://www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/starwars7forosrwd9gnh8.jpg) (http://www.fotos-hochladen.net)
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Photos of costumes, ships etc.
http://geektyrant.com/news/star-wars-the-force-awakens-photos-of-costumes-props-and-ships
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AWESOME, all I can say after seeing the 2nd new trailer is AWESOME!!!! 0/ 0/ 0/ 0/ DH
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(http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140807230530/disney-infinity/images/9/94/Shut_up_and_take_my_money.jpg)
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I am glad to see you folks are liking this as much as me. Think we will see a new AT-AT?
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Hello guys here are some close ups of the costumes used by some of the characters. Enjoy
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Yeah booooy DH
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Kylo Ren's makeshift lightsaber hilt
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Finn's costume
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Kira "Rey" Solo's costume
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Pretty cool shots of some of those costumes!
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Hello everyone I just wanted to say MAY the 4th be with you and I just wanted to leave these here... (spoiler alert)
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Last but not least Adam Driver as Kylo Ren. Awesome (so it "looks like" he is not the mostly machine guy who is seen holding the decrepit Vader helm??) Idk
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So cool seeing that cold weather image. My fingers are crossed for a new version of an AT-AT Driver and Walker!
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Here's another Image I got earlier today thanks to vanity fair, hope you enjoy...
And yes tamer I hope so too, [at1] ;D I'm also looking forward in seeing new bounty hunters maybe even a few new or returning mandos ;)
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I wonder who in the heck came up with the name for this female chrome trooper? And where they drunk or high? Cmon Capt. PHASMA? GHan
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The bad guy reminds me of Klytus from Flash Gordon. Flashh ayyaah. I'm not saying its bad the original star wars was inspired by all those serial sci-fi movies. Maybe they're going back to the roots of star wars plus it has a ton of McQuarrie inspired stuff. We'll see.
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Put a green hooded robe over that one and I am so reminded of Dr. Doom. Wonder if we might be seeing some Marvel influence here? Kinda?
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maybe because marvel is owned by Disney
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I personally hope that obe-won and quigon jin and Yoda ghosts are in it that would be awesome!!!
sorry for the misspelling
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That new sdcc force awakens behind the scenes film was pretty cool. At first I didn't want to see it, but I thought ehh I already know too much anyway. I'm excited they have a couple of my favorite minor characters. I'm more excited about them being in the movie than Han Solo. Evidently there will be some sort of trap involved in the plot. ;)
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Just thought of something Yoda said to Mace "Always 2 there are. A master and apprentice." ....so which is Kylo Rhen? I would think apprentice
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I think the biggest thing I am looking forward to is seeing the evolution of the armor, ships, and equipment. And yes it will be fantastic seeing some of the OT Characters in action again.
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http://makingstarwars.net/2015/08/new-star-wars-the-force-awakens-korean-tv-spot-it-has-a-new-shot-of-the-first-order/
Landers on the left, AT-AT on the right:
(http://i0.wp.com/makingstarwars.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/FORCE-KOREAN.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=690%2C288)
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I just posted this video on the front page!
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New Walker there looks a bit McQuarriesque. Not perfect which I had hoped, but pretty neat.
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It does look like the old concept walkers. My first impression was they looked like the AT-TEs from ep.3.
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I like the body of the walkers, being more compact, but not a fan of the old legs, they don't really work on this type of AT-AT as far as I can see (but we need to see the movie). TIE's landing on their wings is something odd too, how will you get a pilot up there? But hope the movie to be good and that will make my day.
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http://www.ew.com/gallery/star-wars-force-awakens-first-look-gallery/2274223
12 new images from the movie. I am liking what I am seeing!
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Looking promising, I really can't wait. I do hope we see some A-wings, B-wings and TIE Interceptors. Those were new in ROTJ, it would seem odd to not see or reference them. Not to mention the B-wings never fired a shot on-screen.
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Pretty cool, I'd say. Capt. Phasma does look pretty cool, wasn't real sure at first. Sort of reminded me of Buck Rogers or Flash Gordon villain. C3po has a red arm, he must have turned in his old arm to one of those Cash For Gold places. It would be cool to see some A-WING variants or B-WING. They didn't use hardly any B-WING shots in ROTJ because they were too thin and became invisible with the bluescreen. Now with better tech they can do anything.
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Seen them, very cool. Phasma's blaster (and TFA TK blasters too) is still inspired by the classic E-11 which was made out of a British Sterling Mk4 L2A3, but the magazine and cylinders are on the other side (thus not to hit the armors like it happened in OT - reason why many Stormies are left handed). There are few things I like about this new blaster - it is inspired by the iconic E-11, still showing an evolution, and for prop replica guys this will be easier to buy (along with the new Stormtrooper blasters) since doesn't look so much like a real weapon.
(http://cdn1-www.superherohype.com/assets/uploads/gallery/star-wars-episode-vii/ep7-38369-1377-1378-08_1.jpg)
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Here's the poster for the movie in all its glory!
(https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/9eikf2ZdZN4Gw0nNmTL4l6jcWQY=/800x0/filters:no_upscale%28%29/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3971840/star_wars_poster_full.0.jpg)
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Nice, I need to go put that on the front page. Where did you find this?
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From Dave Prowse's FB page:
(http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=204152&d=1439722345)
(http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=204153&d=1439722353)
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Cool. Thanks Serg.
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Ridley's Instagram
(http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=204174&d=1439736511)
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Nice, I need to go put that on the front page. Where did you find this?
I found it through facebook. If you're on facebook on a computer, on the right side they have those news articles under "Now trending". While I was excited to see the poster, after looking at it a few times I feel like the poster could have been a bit better. I'm surprised BB-8 wasn't even on it. Personally I prefer this fan-made poster over the real one.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMdE6JvU8AAnLUH.jpg:large)
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I always like fan made stuff over processed pr stuff. Real fans of course are gonna rock any new stuff.
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Look at the upper center part of the building the heroes are approaching...a Mandalorian Mythosaur skull image right next to the other symbol we know from Boba Fett's armor...
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I think its pretty cool to see Han come full circle. Talking about "hokey religions" in ANH, to now in TFA saying its all real.
That's how you do a trailer. Real excited for December.
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I agree, I woke the house up I was whopping it up when I saw it. I have surgery on Dec. 17th, but I will make the premiere. I told my wife she had better tell them to keep me out if they don't want me walking cause I am going!
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The trailer is rockin. I am excited to go but almost want to wait a bit for the crowds to die down.
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That's what I was thinking, too.
Maybe I'll go during Christmas.
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Harrison Ford destroys a Hot Toys Han figure:
On a more serious note, a different angle of Kylo looking at Vader's burnt helmet:
(http://s10.postimg.org/nbjv1xto9/kylortwg.jpg)
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"That's the last time I smoke in bed."
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Sometimes watching the actors in real life makes me wish I only had them in movies. Neat stuff though.
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Tonight's the night...watching Ep. VII.
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56 minutes to go. The Lobby of the Theater Starts to get Packed.
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Please for the love of God nobody spoil the movie. I probably won't be able to see till next week. I'm sure most people won't see it the first day.
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I had the opportunity to go on Thursday with some work buddies. I declined as I'm seeing it on Sunday. As much as I wanted to, I already made plans for Sunday with some close friends. We wanted to see it earlier but agreed Sunday would be better for all of us. Believe me, I would love to see it the first night, and nothing against my work buddies, but it just wouldn't seem right to me to see it without my friends (I grew up with them).
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I saw it last night. Still reeling from it. To say J.J. Abrams and his cast and crew didn't disappoint is a huge understatement. Han's quote "... we're home" applies not only to him and his best pal, but also to Star Wars as a film franchise. Fast paced, awesome effects (both cgi and practical) and fun! Man, did we laugh out loud on more than one occasion!
Go see it, my friends, go see it many times. I know I will. In any case tomorrow evening and Saturday afternoon with my two girls (7 and 10 y/o). Boy, I can't wait how they'll react to the movie and to some key scenes in particular. Probably next Tuesday/Wednesday as well :D
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Remco, thank you for your spoiler free thoughts about the new movie. I am on pins and needles thinking my wait is almost over today. I have surgery (scheduled way before we even knew about the movie) and I will be seeing it anyhow even if they have to wheel in a chair.
Please folks share your thoughts and keep em spoiler free like Remco has so we don't ruin the storyline for anyone who may not get a chance to see this for awhile.
My thoughts right now are that I am way more excited for this than I was for the Prequels and I was way excited for them. I do feel like I am coming home. It is just a great way to put it for me. I kinda feel like when I first got back to the states after Desertstorm (my tour) was over.
When I got off the plane, a little old lady I didn't know ran and hugged me and wouldn't let go. It is one of the best memories of my life. I kinda feel like that little old lady now ready to run up and hug JJ and my fellow SW Fans for what is looking like the golden age for we Star Wars Fan. Does anyone else feel the same?
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I'm sure you will love the movie.
The 3D effects make for a very cool experience.
You will see great new characters, both hero and villain as well as old friends. The story has everything a Star Wars movie needs, action, adventures, love, hate, courage, fun, sadness, technology, new worlds, aliens, humans and droids.
The story ends...as you'll be able to guess...with a cliffhanger and I'm sure you will feel not be able to wait till Ep.VIII.
Yes, in my book there are a few shortcomings which a fan who's familiar with the saga could have helped to avoid, but hey, there's always something to complain about.
Altogether, this is a movie you will want to watch several times as there's so much to see which you may overlook during the first viewing.
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It just occured to me that from now on, in the SW verse, the initials J.J. will no longer be scoffed at. Instead, they will be treated with respect ;D
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I've seen it twice now and all I can say is thank you J.J. as with the new Star Trek you have made Star Wars come back to life and as a mate said after the midnight session his comment was STAR WARS is back and I couldn't agree more.
EP VII was a breath of fresh air, the action, comedy, plot, the way the characters interacted with each other took me back to when I first saw EP IV everything just blended in perfectly it actually gave me goose bumps.
Ron
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I am going this morning as my surgery went well. I cannot wait. The whole house is astir.
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i am going x-mas day with my two boys. santa will be bring them tickets to see it in 3d
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Well my initial reaction is a little more subdued than most folks. There were a few things I would have done differently, but such is to be expected.
Still, it was new Star Wars and that is good period. The new characters they introduced I found I really liked and seeing a gal as the new "hero" just warmed my heart as having a daughter I sometimes feel there is still a bit of lag or gender imbalance for women. Disney, Lucasfilm, JJ, or whomever is shattering that I thank you and bravo sirs and mams! Rey is just a great hero and I can't wait to see more of her period. My daughter loved her. This movie is so right for the little gals and boys who can now have Rey and Finn to play as their heros.
It has everything you have come to expect in regards to Star Wars Movies; epic planets, great special effects, beasties and new aliens, scoundrels, heros, evil and battle. The return of the heros I loved in the original trilogy brought a tear to my eye and daggone it was good to see em again. It just felt right. Thank You whomever made them a big part of the new movies too. I am coming to grips with the fact that new movies mean new heros and what not, but trust me our childhood heroes are still around and play more than just bit appearances in this which is what I feared.
Other than some minor story things I didn't like (to be expected as SW is my baby after all) I felt the movie was more than predictable in many situations, but overall I didn't mind that and would have felt cheated if they didn't have some of the things we have come to expect in a Star Wars Movie. I hope that makes some sense, but for OT moviegoers I bet it does.
My criticism is small, very small folks. It is a series of movies we can get our whole families into and all of us root for the heroes or the bad guys (yes I do a bit of that too) and none of us are gonna leave the movie theater feeling cheated or let down. Go see it as Remco said. Go see it many times!
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Well it's been a whole day since I saw it and I'm still accessing it, trying to come to terms with it. It wasn't like the original where it was a life changing experience, this was thought provoking like the phantom menace but with a positive slant. It was a good film but without the natural flow of dialogue of the original, forced in places with a few ad libs thrown in, nit picking perhaps but I can't see kids quoting phrases from it. The special effects were faultless, but there's this need to out do previous efforts that makes the whole story line unbelievable, bigger weapons doesn't necessarily make a better film. Several friends thought it was a copy of the first film and I can see their point of view.
It hasn't made me want to buy any of the current products Disney has to offer but I can see possibilities for the future
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None of the new characters have taken the place of Han, Luke or Leia but maybe that's for the next generation of fans.
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KIM, good points. For us the magic was the first three films. Honestly is anything ever gonna hold a candle to those? I doubt it.
I mean when I first walked out of the theater and my wife and I related just a bit at first I felt a bit short changed. Then, I listened to my daughter (her first SW film) talk about it and I had to realize I was viewing it through different lenses. If this was our first film I bet it would be our favorite.
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*spoilers*
I've read nearly every Star Wars Book, every book report throughout my school years was on Star Wars, I played the games, I always had to wear my Star Wars sweats to pre-school, I have hundreds of action figures, a dozen T-shirts, I recognize every species by name, read the comics, I'm only 20, so I can't remember a time in my life without Star Wars. I wanted to like the film, but was extremely reserved about it, for it stands for the destruction of the EU. Like I said, I wanted to like it, and gave it a chance... I feel like Disney spit on me again, and my Knowledge of the galaxy far far away! They took one of the most important things in my life, and replaced it with this trash! The story is a complete copy of episode 4! Oh lets start with a droid that gets away from a fire fight with a secret, same thing happened at the beginning of Ep. 4. Then the droid finds a lonely girl, R2 found a lonely boy (he was, all his friends left Tatooine years before him), and both took place on a desert planet. Both Rey and Luke were reluctant to realize their destinies, for Luke it was cleared up with the death of his aunt and uncle, for Rey it's later, but very much the same. They then take that droid to where it needs to go, Rey and Luke both get a lightsaber from a teacher, sure Rey's isn't as in depth, but Luke's was't much longer. The main villain is a powerful force wielder that struggles with his destiny, and serves a master that's only using him, sound familiar? He's no Vader though, dang what a child he is. Oh, and the new Death Star, call it Starkiller Base, all you want, but it's a death star, in the movie they even make it a point to say there's a difference, but the only difference is it destroys a system, completely unoriginal! Oh and don't forget the "resistance." That's not at all like the rebellion, nope, not one bit. Not to mention all the things in the movie that don't Make sense! BB-8 had a huge chunk of the galaxy in that map, and they couldn't figure out where a hole sector in the mid rim is? Why would Han, and Leia call tier child Ben? Ben wasn't a master or teacher to either of them! In the EU (the true Star Wars), Luke names his son Ben, that makes sense. Leia is a General out of nowhere, and I quote she says "I went back to doing what I do best." What the Heck? She was never part of the military, or had anything to do with it, she was raised to be a politician! That's even Cannon info! Then Why would Han run away? If he learned anything from the first three movies, it was his friends needed him, and he needed them! Just grrrrr! How stupid is Jar Jar Abrams! The misplaced references to the original trilogy, didn't make sense, the characters didn't see the movies, but it was written as if they did. Why was it our world modern? With the phrases, and words they use, the only connection between our world, and the Star Wars universe is that it's written here. Everything was also too just so happened. All the events just line up, Han and Chewie, just happened to have the Falcon stolen, and out of a huge Galaxy, just happened to be there, and that was the hole movie. You can argue the other movies to be the same, but not the entire movies. Like when R2 and 3po where picked up by Jawas, and sold to the Lars, jawas are scavengers, and pick up everything, and they sell to moister farmers, it's cause to effect, not just so happens. To top it all off, the misplaced comedy. All it was missing was Adam Sandler, then it really would have been a bad comedy. It just wasn't Star Wars, like the Rogue One pic, most of the movie didn't even give a Star Wars feel. Think what Lucas did, he gave us recognizable species, and droids to complement the new ones after the first movie. TFA gave a lot of new in that category, but nothing to tether it into Star Wars. For me Star Wars is dead, and for that, a part of me is dead, with the EU, the true Star Wars, so much better than episode 7, I feel completely alienated, and lonely... and all because I love Star Wars... Sorry to rant, but I'm not going to lie I need to let it out. 20 years is a good run I guess, but I don't know what it's like to not have Star Wars.
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You forgot to say, SPOILER ALERT!
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Oh! My apologies, I didn't intend to spoil anything, but this is a thread about the movie, and it is out now. Will fix it now.
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I'm supposed to see it tonight. I feel like I'm going to the DMV or the Dentist. I can't get excited about it. I want to stay home and shampoo the carpets but I can't back out of it. I hope its good I really do. After many many disappointing Star Wars movies I don't know what else to expect. I'll tell my honest unbiased opinion of it soon.
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Well you all know how pessimistic I was going into the movie. I finished watching about an hour ago, I'm able to decompress and digest what I've just seen.
This may contain what some may consider SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!! You've been warned.
I actually liked it. Not dissatisfied like I was with the prequels at all. I saw it in IMAX 3D so the graphics were the best I've ever seen. The graphics were amazing without being gaudy and over the top. More CGI than I expected but this is the 21st century. The story was good not great. Very much a JJ Abrams movie. I think if he had more time like he wanted it would have been better but of course the big mouse wanted it this Christmas instead of next summer. The characters were great. Kylo was pretty badass very much like OT Vader but also like prequel Anakin as well. I think that is the way prequel Anakin should have been. A little bit too many OT references it felt like a parody at times. I like how they didn't sit there and explain every single tiny detail they left a lot to the imagination. Like mando25 said there are a lot of parallels between this and EP.4 but its not a carbon copy. I think the next movie will be more unique and self supporting. Overall it makes up for crappy prequels and special editions. Nothing will ever be as great as the OT, but its getting close, and I think the next two will be better. I'm glad I didn't stay home and shampoo the carpets. I just don't like the movie going experience. I had to piss the ENTIRE time, but I would not, could not get up out of my seat. And the jackass behind me kept kicking my seat. On top of all that I got a REAL bad Charlie horse near the end. So I can't wait till the BLUERAY comes out. To sum it up this is my 4th favorite Star Wars movie.
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Perhaps we need to make a second thread about the movie, one that can contain spoilers. There are still a lot of people who haven't seen the movie yet, who will make it a Christmas night out. It'd be a real shame if they'd come here to read some reviews and accidentally stumble on some serious plot elements.
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I thank that is a good idea Remco. Making it now.
Here we go. Share it all here:
http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=9963.msg190021#msg190021
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The characters were great. Kylo was pretty badass very much like OT Vader but also like prequel Anakin as well. I think that is the way prequel Anakin should have been.
Kylo's just an angsty teen, he's not badass at all, well in the begining he was, but he lost it when he went nuts on that computer console, proving he's just a whiny teen like his uncle, and grandfather before him. And if Prequel Anakin was that bad, I'd hate those movies, at least the only time Anakin did anything similar, it furthered the plot like when he slaughtered the Tusken Raiders. Prequels beat episode 7, not even a contest.
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