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FA Discussion => Off Topic => Topic started by: Subb on October 30, 2012, 06:23:45 pm

Title: So, there's going to be an Episode 7, 8 and 9
Post by: Subb on October 30, 2012, 06:23:45 pm: Yes, you fucking read that right.

I'm not amused. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20146942)

And it's not even Lucas' direct fault. Okay, well, I still blame him for selling up to Disney.

Wanker.
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Erathaol on October 30, 2012, 07:29:16 pm: Disney owns Marvel, and we've had some stellar Marvel superhero movies recently.

It MIGHT not be that bad. It probably is, but I choose to remain unreasonably optimistic!
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Manic Velocity on October 30, 2012, 07:37:33 pm: Am I the only one who thinks this could actually improve the franchise? Not that I actually give a shit, but ever since the release of the special editions of the original trilogy back in '97, Star Wars has slowly and painfully been crawling up its own ass.

The further away Lucas is from Star Wars in any production, the better.

And let's face it, Lucas has made it clear that he favors the business side of filmmaking more than the storytelling. The merchandising surrounding SW is gigantic to the point of absurdity. This scene from Spaceballs was hauntingly prophetic. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjEdWTk1l9o) It has reached a point where you can slap a lightsaber on anything and call it "Star Wars". All context has been completely abandoned. There is no way in hell the guy was going to turn down $4.1 billion.
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Longboard on October 30, 2012, 07:55:55 pm: I'm looking forward to it!
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Tbone on October 31, 2012, 01:34:36 am: Maybe they'll film in DC... MAYBE...

P.S Why hasn't this been done with the Matrix??
Title: Re: So, there's going to be an Episode 7, 8 and 9
Post by: Tecknik on October 31, 2012, 08:03:46 am: Quote from: "Subb"
Yes, you fucking read that right.

I'm not amused. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20146942)

And it's not even Lucas' direct fault. Okay, well, I still blame him for selling up to Disney.

Wanker.

Not Lucas' direct fault?

It's completely Lucas' fault. He was 100% owner of LucasFilm.
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Mharz on October 31, 2012, 08:42:20 am: I'm not sure how you can fault the guy when you consider the 4 billion reasons he had to sell. Plus by doing this he has basically made Star Wars eternal. It will live beyond his lifetime. His legacy. That's something he always dreamed about.

Personal goal + a large portion of 4 billion dollars = Win.

Just consider what Disney and Marvel did. How can you say that's been a bad thing for anyone?
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Manic Velocity on October 31, 2012, 09:22:12 am: In light of this news, I encourage everyone who hasn't seen these, to take some time over a weekend and watch them:

http://redlettermedia.com/plinkett/star-wars/

Each review nearly spans the length of each movie, so get comfy. But they are hilarious and insightful.
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Sared on October 31, 2012, 10:45:32 am: At the end of the day (regarding the Disney thing), I'm comfortable. Ask me again in two or three years.
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Tecknik on November 01, 2012, 12:25:16 pm: (http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcti7jYVXe1rk5dywo1_r1_1280.gif)
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Heironymus on November 02, 2012, 07:31:22 pm: There is absolutely NO way that disney can do worse than Episode 1.. not possible..

also.. does this mean disney now owns the right to SWTOR?
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Manic Velocity on November 02, 2012, 11:11:18 pm: Disney now owns the IP, which means they will receive whatever licensing revenue Lucas Arts was getting. But EA/Bioware owns the game itself.

Similar to what happened with MxO. WB retained ownership of the Matrix IP, and only sold the game code to Sony.
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Tecknik on January 24, 2013, 05:05:18 pm: So, this is happening.

http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/jj-abrams-set-direct-next-star-wars-film-exclusive-74596
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Subb on January 25, 2013, 03:42:39 am: Quote from: "Tecknik"
So, this is happening.

http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/jj-abrams-set-direct-next-star-wars-film-exclusive-74596

It would be cool, but Abrams has said in the past that he wasn't going to direct it. Also, a lot of articles have changed their titles to 'reportedly' directing, as there's no viable source.
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Manic Velocity on January 25, 2013, 08:02:36 am: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e7Upf6i7dE
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Sared on January 25, 2013, 03:00:07 pm: Quote from: "ManicVelocity"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e7Upf6i7dE

Jesus dude, the whole time I'm listening to that I'm thinking to myself; "Looking for nerdy rumor-mill radio voice? Why not Zoidberg?"
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Zooey on January 25, 2013, 05:25:56 pm: Quote
The further away Lucas is from Star Wars in any production, the better.

Thank God. He's fucked everything after Episode 6 including the video games and the expanded universe.
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Tecknik on January 26, 2013, 12:01:05 am: Quote from: "Subb"
Quote from: "Tecknik"
So, this is happening.

http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/jj-abrams-set-direct-next-star-wars-film-exclusive-74596

It would be cool, but Abrams has said in the past that he wasn't going to direct it. Also, a lot of articles have changed their titles to 'reportedly' directing, as there's no viable source.

Official now.

http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-is-being-kick-started-with-dynamite-jj-abrams-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii.html
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Tbone on January 26, 2013, 12:23:28 am: This just in: The Darth Vader character will be returning to the Star Wars saga as a mysterious cloud of black smoke. :)
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Jeyk on January 26, 2013, 12:27:18 am: :D
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Subb on January 26, 2013, 04:08:55 am: Quote from: "Tecknik"
Quote from: "Subb"
Quote from: "Tecknik"
So, this is happening.

http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/jj-abrams-set-direct-next-star-wars-film-exclusive-74596

It would be cool, but Abrams has said in the past that he wasn't going to direct it. Also, a lot of articles have changed their titles to 'reportedly' directing, as there's no viable source.

Official now.

http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-is-being-kick-started-with-dynamite-jj-abrams-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii.html

Yup, saw that too :D aaaaaaand LENS FLARE.
Title: Re: So, there
Post by: Tecknik on January 26, 2013, 11:11:18 pm: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Impossible Trek through the Fringe of Cloverfield to find the Anatomy of Hope and Lost Alias of Felicity, caught on Super 8 by Undercovers in The Office.