Star Wars Discussion Thread v. Rogue One

[BlobVanDam]

Though regarding Episode I, I think a punch in the gut might rate 3/5 comparatively.

Given the choice, I'm definitely opting for the punch in the gut too.

[Implode]

Is anyone else getting tired of all the prequel apologist and nonsense Jar Jar articles going around? I swear I've seen a new one every day, and they're all awful.

[T-ski]

no budget, shot for shot remake of the extended trailer...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fDlPI1vI2A

[Phoenix87x]

4 weeks

God, I can't wait

[Orbert]

no budget, shot for shot remake of the extended trailer...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fDlPI1vI2A

Also, the girl was really cute.  (Come on, you knew I was gonna say that)

[Accelerando]

I guess I am the Disney Parks cast member around these forums, so i'll give some Star Wars updates.

As you all probably already know, Disney World and Disneyland are preparing to start building their 14 acre Star Wars Lands in each resort. In the mean time, to help the anticipation pass by, both parks are doing some fun attractions.

In Disneyland earlier this week, we just launch our Season of the Force event, where most of Tomorrowland becomes Star Wars themed. There is a big exhibit called Star Wars Launchbay. It's an interactive experience where fans can see props and costumes from The Force Awakens, buy exclusive merchandise, and meet characters like Darth Vader, Chewie, and Boba Fett. I'll share some pics with ya'll

Check out this floor!

You can buy these Vader outfits only for $4,000 a pop!

And here's me with the big guy. We compared each other's heights to see who's taller. I let him win that challenge.

So Star Tours added a new sequence in relation to The Force Awakens.  Normally the ride sequence is randomized, taking you through different places in the Star Wars universe like Kashyyk and Coruscant. However, throughout the Season of the Force event, guests are guaranteed a visit to Jakku on a chase with Tie Fighters. It's a pretty cool sequence flying through the spaceship junkyard! I had a blast.

There is a film being shown called Star Wars: Path of the Jedi, which is a 15 minute retrospective of the saga. It beautifully interweaves episodes 1-6, then ends with The Force Awakens footage that is basically a mashup of the previous trailers.

The biggest draw comes from one of our most popular attractions. Space Mountain has now turned into Hyperspace Mountain. The ride is still the same but now you have John Williams Score, laser blasts, and projected tie fighters shooting at you.

At Walt Disney World, they will be doing their celebrations at Disney's Hollywood Studios, where that Star Wars Land will be built. They will have Launchbay that will have the same features as the one in Disneyland EXCEPT there will be a bar based on the Cantina in A New Hope that will serve Star Wars themed drinks. Disneyland park is dry, so no alcohol is served in that park. The Jakku scene at Star Tours and Path of the Jedi film will also be there.

However, there will also be a Star Wars theme fireworks show called "Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular" which will set to John Williams scores from the saga.

Because of the construction early next year, Disney World announced they are discontinuing their yearly event, Star Wars Weekends, which was an absolute huge hit of an event.

[Calvin6s]

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[Orbert]

Whoa!  Thanks for all of that.  We have an inside source.  Heh heh.

[Accelerando]

Thanks so much for sharing.  Either that Chewie dude is not to scale or you are one tall mofo.

I'm 6'7 so i guess that constitutes me as a tall mofo 

[PowerSlave]

no budget, shot for shot remake of the extended trailer...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fDlPI1vI2A

Is it just me, or did the one guy mimicking Kylo sound like the guy that did the voice overs for the JP psycho exercizes?

[ariich]

no budget, shot for shot remake of the extended trailer...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fDlPI1vI2A

These guys are brilliantly creative. Hadn't seen their version of the original teaser before but that's great too!

[Calvin6s]

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[kaos2900]

The Force Awakens is officially rated PG-13. A little more than 3 weeks to go!

[Kotowboy]

Episode 8 rumoured to be called " A New Dawn ".

[Pragmaticcircus]

Star Wars, yesssss... 

[Polarbear]

I can't believe, that we are only weeks away from seeing the new Star Wars. I just pre ordered my tickets for 17. of December, can't wait!

[gmillerdrake]

Just drove up to the theater and picked up (2) 3D tix for December 17th at 10:15pm    

[TheOutlawXanadu]

I just finished going through the original trilogy and Episode III.

My opinion on IV and V is pretty much the same as it was before my marathon. Both are great movies for different reasons, but great either way.

VI wasn't as good as I remembered, but had some great parts and was a good time in general.

III is an odd one. I'm not usually one to get hung up on a movie's "flaws", but ROTS has a lot of little things I don't like. It also has a lot of amazing stuff going on and the end leaves me wanting more every time. I'd probably rank it ahead of VI, to be honest, if only by a hair.

I'm so pumped for The Force Awakens. I've got two IMAX tickets booked and paid for. I'll be there to see it on the 19th.

[Kotowboy]

I'll see it but i've no interest in seeing it in 3D. 

[Coolcat]

Kylo Ren seems really mean, why does he admire Vader so much??

[jingle.boy]

Just watched TPM with jingle.son.  God what an awful movie.  Only redeeming quality is the last 40 minutes, and the three battles.  The audio effects in the pod race sequence were pretty good to.  Otherwise, absolutely terrible.

Still a better love story than AotC.

[Illegalastronaught]

Kylo Ren seems really mean, why does he admire Vader so much??

I don't know, I've only seen the trailers....

[Accelerando]

Just watched TPM with jingle.son.  God what an awful movie.  Only redeeming quality is the last 40 minutes, and the three battles.  The audio effects in the pod race sequence were pretty good to.  Otherwise, absolutely terrible.

Still a better love story than AotC.

Because of that love story from AOTC (and atrocious acting), I enjoy TPM more than AOTC.

[Implode]

Also, at least things happen in TPM. I just feel like AOTC is full of nothing after nothing scene.

[Coolcat]

I looove The Phantom Menace, I love watching it with Maria!
My dad likes to play Van Halen when we watch it, so when my favourite character Jar Jar Binks is introduced, he presses play on our cassette player on Eruption!  and Jar Jar Binks says all his classic lines 

I hope he returns for The Force Awakens!!!! 

[Implode]

Might want to tone it back a bit. People might find you out.

[Pragmaticcircus]

When would be the best time to see The Force Awakens in the cinema? Because I don't want to be crammed in a room of loud hippies going poo poo for Star Wars 







(read that in the Ziltoid voice)

[Zantera]

When would be the best time to see The Force Awakens in the cinema? Because I don't want to be crammed in a room of loud hippies going poo poo for Star Wars 

I'd say as soon as possible to avoid spoilers, since they will be everywhere.

[ozzy554]

I have been watching the original trilogy since I found the VHS tapes at a yard sale as a kid. I have not yet seen the prequel trilogy.  I guess I might as well since the new one is coming out.

[hefdaddy42]

I have been watching the original trilogy since I found the VHS tapes at a yard sale as a kid. I have not yet seen the prequel trilogy.  I guess I might as well since the new one is coming out.

No, don't.

[Kotowboy]

I have been watching the original trilogy since I found the VHS tapes at a yard sale as a kid. I have not yet seen the prequel trilogy.  I guess I might as well since the new one is coming out.

No, don't.

Yeah don't. They have almost zero redeeming features.

[DarkLord_Lalinc]

Revenge of the Sith is extremely watchable. It has some cringeworthy moments/acting/dialogue (I'm looking at you, Hayden) but its highs are great. I, for one, love the intensity of the Obi-Wan/Anakin and Palpatine/Yoda battle moment and the dark tone throughout the film.

Also:

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

YOU BROUGHT HIM HERE TO KILL ME

[Kotowboy]

Those scenes look like Video Game cut scenes.

[ozzy554]

from the few clips i've seen a lot of the acting seems to be like that. I saw a clip of samuel L jackson who is basically known for memorable performaces where he just sounds flat and bored. That sounds like bad direction to me. Maybe with a  better director and script Hayden would have been fine.

[jingle.boy]

from the few clips i've seen a lot of the acting seems to be like that. I saw a clip of samuel L jackson who is basically known for memorable performaces where he just sounds flat and bored. That sounds like bad direction to me. Maybe with a  better director and script Hayden would have been fine.

Yeah, I even mentioned to jingle.son how terrible Jackson was in TPM.  Some of those clips of Hayden weren't terrible, but most of them were.  I guess it's somewhat hard to put on a great performance when the dialog is absolute tripe.