Author Topic: Star Wars Discussion Thread v. Rogue One (Read 463859 times)

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #3150 on:** October 22, 2015, 01:29:09 PM »

Quote from: kaos2900 on October 22, 2015, 01:20:02 PM

Someone combined all of the trailers into one. Very awesome!

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

Accelerando · « **Reply #3151 on:** October 22, 2015, 01:43:31 PM »

I gotta say....Star Wars has done a great job of landing gorgeous leading ladies

Exhibit A:

Exhibit B:

Exhibit C:

And I want to marry Daisy Ridley.

kaos2900 · « **Reply #3152 on:** October 22, 2015, 02:08:03 PM »

They almost look like sisters and somewhat related to Carrie Fisher. I'm assuming that was on purpose.

And yes, those two are gorgeous.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #3153 on:** October 23, 2015, 04:55:33 AM »

Bolsters · « **Reply #3154 on:** October 23, 2015, 05:05:12 AM »

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3155 on:** October 23, 2015, 08:41:27 AM »

The very fact that Lucas went to all that trouble - then wore a t shirt saying " Han Shot First " just shows how little he gives a shit about the fans.

Implode · « **Reply #3156 on:** October 23, 2015, 02:51:59 PM »

Also it's interesting that Greedy shouldn't have even shother at all. It was such a bad ass scene.

"I bet you have!"
BOOM. Dead. Git rekt.

Calvin6s · « **Reply #3157 on:** October 23, 2015, 07:18:02 PM »

kaos2900 · « **Reply #3158 on:** October 26, 2015, 07:05:14 AM »

I don't really understand all of the hate for George Lucas. It was his story and as far as I'm concerned he had every right to do whatever he wanted. You as a fan get the choice to either like them or not. He doesn't anyone anything. In fact people should be grateful for George Lucas and the incredible universe he created.

Zantera · « **Reply #3159 on:** October 26, 2015, 07:18:24 AM »

I'm thankful for what George Lucas did when creating Star Wars, but after the prequels and his constant battle against the fans (basically giving them the finger with all the new versions of the old films and doing everything he can to prevent the original cuts from being released again), it's really hard to get behind him. If he hadn't made the prequels so terrible and if he had cared more about the fans and actually given us the original cuts again, I think a lot of people would be nicer to him. But as it has turned out, I think most people are just really torn on him.

kaos2900 · « **Reply #3160 on:** October 26, 2015, 07:44:18 AM »

There are only two things Lucas decisions/changes that I don't like. The obvious is the prevalence of Jar Jar in Episode 1. If he would have not been such a focal point in that movie I could I have endured his annoying character. Plus, I think the fact that he was toned down in Episode II shows that he did hear some of the feedback. Jar Jar actually has pivotal role to play in getting the Emperor in power which is something a lot of people seem to over look when discussing his character. The second and really only change I didn't like was the extended musical sequence at Jaba's palace in Return of the Jedi. I loved it when I was a kid but it just seems like utter cheese now. I found most of the changes to actually enhance the films. And I actually like the recently added "Nooooooooooooooo" Vader scream when he tosses the Emperor.

I think the release of the unaltered original trilogy would be seen as nothing more of a cash grab to most fans. I wonder though if they may ever come out now that Disney owns rights.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #3161 on:** October 26, 2015, 07:50:47 AM »

Quote from: kaos2900 on October 26, 2015, 07:44:18 AM

I think the release of the unaltered original trilogy would be seen as nothing more of a cash grab to most fans. I wonder though if they may ever come out now that Disney owns rights.

I don't think it would be seen as a cash grab at all.

But Disney doesn't own ALL the rights. The distribution rights to Episodes 1-3 and 5-6 belong to 20th Century Fox until 2020, when they revert to Lucasfilm (Disney).

Fox owns the distribution rights to Episode 4 forever.

So, any release that Disney wants to make of the unaltered trilogy would involve a deal with Fox. Which is not to say that such a thing won't happen - it is just a complication.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #3162 on:** October 26, 2015, 07:52:45 AM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on October 26, 2015, 07:50:47 AM

Quote from: kaos2900 on October 26, 2015, 07:44:18 AM
I think the release of the unaltered original trilogy would be seen as nothing more of a cash grab to most fans. I wonder though if they may ever come out now that Disney owns rights.
I don't think it would be seen as a cash grab at all.

I think it would be seen as actually giving fans what they've wanted for the past 15 years.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #3163 on:** October 26, 2015, 08:11:55 AM »

I know that I would pay quite a bit for a Blu-ray transfer of the original theatrical releases.

As it is, my family and I will be rewatching the Special Editions of Episodes 4, 5, & 6 leading up to the release of The Force Awakens.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3164 on:** October 26, 2015, 08:43:00 AM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on October 26, 2015, 08:11:55 AM

I know that I would pay quite a bit for a Blu-ray transfer of the original theatrical releases.

As it is, my family and I will be rewatching the Special Editions of Episodes 4, 5, & 6 leading up to the release of The Force Awakens.

Yup totally agree. That's what I'm waiting for. All the other releases were the cash grabs. Hell, Disney been known to pull back movies for the same cash grab. It's smart. Us dummies keep buying all these different versions of the movies.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3165 on:** October 26, 2015, 11:07:27 AM »

Star Wars Original Theatrical Versions Blu Rays.

The First Time a Special Edition has had stuff taken away rather than added

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #3166 on:** October 26, 2015, 11:19:59 AM »

If that totally un-altered blu-ray ever does come out,

they can have all my money. Just take it all

gmillerdrake · « **Reply #3167 on:** October 27, 2015, 01:17:05 PM »

I know I'm way late to the game as far as 'everything' Star Wars...but been reading a lot about how Luke 'could' be 'bad'.....and this article was really neat. I kind of like it and can totally see it!!

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/rob-conery/luke-skywalker-theory-destroys-everything-star-wars_b_8392698.html?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000592

King Postwhore · « **Reply #3168 on:** October 27, 2015, 01:56:55 PM »

I think it's obvious that Luke is in hiding just like Obi-wan was. It's just that simple.

Orbert · « **Reply #3169 on:** October 27, 2015, 02:24:25 PM »

I saw that this morning, and thought it was interesting. It also works nicely with the Machete Order. Even builds upon it, in a way.

Calvin6s · « **Reply #3170 on:** October 27, 2015, 02:51:08 PM »

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3171 on:** October 27, 2015, 03:03:54 PM »

Quote from: Calvin6s on October 27, 2015, 02:51:08 PM

POSSIBLE SPOILER: I'm already 99% positive Kylo Ren is not Luke Skywalker (with Adam Driver as the decoy) because the toys show Kylo as tall, and Luke is not tall.

Yes. Adam Driver is like 6 ft 4 and Mark Hamill is 5 ft 7 . It would be stupid to hire Adam Driver to play Luke JUST BECAUSE HE IS TALL SO NOBODY GUESSES.

Calvin6s · « **Reply #3172 on:** October 27, 2015, 03:21:45 PM »

Orbert · « **Reply #3173 on:** October 28, 2015, 06:42:09 AM »

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #3174 on:** October 28, 2015, 06:56:23 AM »

Quote from: hefdaddy42 on October 23, 2015, 04:55:33 AM

https://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/hefdaddy42/funny/greedo_zps3sxne7yp.jpg

Calvin6s · « **Reply #3175 on:** October 28, 2015, 06:58:24 PM »

Quote from: Orbert on October 28, 2015, 06:42:09 AM

kaos2900 · « **Reply #3176 on:** October 29, 2015, 06:36:28 AM »

There is NO way Luke is bad. Not quite sure how that rumor got so much traction.

Zantera · « **Reply #3177 on:** October 29, 2015, 06:51:35 AM »

Yeah I don't think he is either. Aside from putting Jar-Jar in the new trilogy as a main character, I think turning Luke to the dark side and have him be one of the enemies is one of the things that would piss off the fans the most.

kaos2900 · « **Reply #3178 on:** October 29, 2015, 07:16:23 AM »

I'm guessing Luke will be the new Yoda. I've heard he's already filmed scenes for Episode 8 and I'm guessing he will be training Rey.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3179 on:** October 29, 2015, 12:58:37 PM »

Plus there's that (leaked ?) publicity still of Mark Hamill in very Obi-Wan style robes.

MrBoom_shack-a-lack · « **Reply #3180 on:** October 30, 2015, 08:24:04 AM »

Quote

“I can tell you this. It’s really, really good,” said Ford. “Trust me, it’s really good. The new cast… Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, and Oscar Isaac are phenomenal. J.J. has made an incredible movie. You will not be disappointed at all. I promise you.”

https://youtu.be/6kDhd1JVimc

It just feels very good hearing that praise from Ford.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3181 on:** October 30, 2015, 10:08:28 AM »

Quote from: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on October 30, 2015, 08:24:04 AM

Quote

“I can tell you this. It’s really, really good,” said Ford. “Trust me, it’s really good. The new cast… Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, and Oscar Isaac are phenomenal. J.J. has made an incredible movie. You will not be disappointed at all. I promise you.”

https://youtu.be/6kDhd1JVimc

It just feels very good hearing that praise from Ford.

Some people will be disappointed though. They'll have a fanboy checklist going in of things they want and if 99% of those "needs" are met - SHITTEST MOVIE EVER OLOLOL

Zantera · « **Reply #3182 on:** October 30, 2015, 01:01:37 PM »

I think the problem is that some people are gonna expect the movie to top Empire Strikes Back when in reality, no matter how good it is, it won't trump the nostalgia card. I don't expect TFA to be better than any of the original films, but I love those so dearly that it doesn't have to beat them. I just hope for a great film.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #3183 on:** October 30, 2015, 01:25:40 PM »

I saw all of the original films in the theaters. I grew up with Star Wars. It is amazing.

I do not expect any new films to "top" Empire.

What I DO expect is that the care, respect, and devotion to detail and narrative, incorporating the mythology of archetypes within the movie, is done with as much sincerity as the OT. That was not the case with the prequels.

If the filmmakers are that committed, and that shows on the screen, I will be satisfied.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #3184 on:** October 30, 2015, 01:29:41 PM »

Yeah it just has to be better than the prequels. It's already a winner !

News: Dream Theater Forums: Still "a thing" since 2007.

Author Topic: Star Wars Discussion Thread v. Rogue One (Read 463859 times)

Calvin6s

Calvin6s

Calvin6s

Calvin6s