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denphone 06-03-2013 13:49

Re: Disney buys Lucasfilm, Star Wars Episode 7 due in 2015 & more after...
 
Carrie Fisher Confirms Her Star Wars Return.

http://skymovies.sky.com/carrie-fish...ar-wars-return

Will21st 06-03-2013 15:44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35544928)
Carrie Fisher Confirms Her Star Wars Return.

http://skymovies.sky.com/carrie-fish...ar-wars-return

I actually think it's wonderful that the old gang are coming together t6o pass the torch. I've said this from Day 1,and I still don't see Disney doing anything wrong so far.This is gonna be great,imo.

Tezcatlipoca 06-03-2013 20:46

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Here's hoping they also sign up Ford and Hamill.

denphone 06-03-2013 20:48

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35545139)
Here's hoping they also sign up Ford and Hamill.

l think there is a very strong chance of that Matt.

Will21st 07-03-2013 17:38

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Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35545140)
l think there is a very strong chance of that Matt.

Lucas today confirmed that all three re more or less signed up or just about to do so.
One has to bear in mind that there is a lot of deception going on in this whole project. These movies have been in planning for at least 18 months,if not more...
it is only now that we are hearing about all this. Lucas Film have a history of lying anyway.They will deny something that everybody knows is coming and then one day just admit. the script has been worked on for quite a while,I'm also pretty certain that pre-production is well under-way.

Can't wait.

RB2004 07-03-2013 18:27

Dunno how princess Will work, lol I think it will ruin it for the Star Wars fans lol

denphone 07-03-2013 19:03

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Will21st (Post 35545566)
Lucas today confirmed that all three re more or less signed up or just about to do so.
One has to bear in mind that there is a lot of deception going on in this whole project. These movies have been in planning for at least 18 months,if not more...
it is only now that we are hearing about all this. Lucas Film have a history of lying anyway.They will deny something that everybody knows is coming and then one day just admit. the script has been worked on for quite a while,I'm also pretty certain that pre-production is well under-way.

Can't wait.

Brilliant news Will.

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni48528573/

Chad 08-03-2013 23:10

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The original cast are getting pretty old. I'd find it very hard to get past that everytime one of them was on screen.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/03/74.jpg

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/03/75.jpg

Harris Ford I could just about accept but not Mark Hamill. Maybe if Luke was dead and only in the movie as a Jedi ghost I could accept this. They could use Hamill for the voice and movement capture but the actual ghost would be a CGI version of Skywalker from around Return of The Jedi.

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/03/76.jpg

In fact if his family don't object I'd be happy with a brief ghostly visit from Alec Guiness too!

Kymmy 10-03-2013 13:25

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Read the books

Spoiler: 
Luke is now old and fairly looking his age.. The Solo's had 3 kids (though two are now dead), chewie died a good 15 years ago. Luke now has a child who is 18+


So please don't get fixated on character looks from a timeline that is now 40+ years old :D

Will21st 14-03-2013 15:43

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Good article on how the whole Disney/LucasFilm Deal came together.....

http://www.businessweek.com/articles...r-star-wars#p1

I hope they pull off the Live Action show,it's been planned for a few years now,but making a Tv show to Star Wars standard is almost prohibitively expensive. If they can bring the cost down further I'm sure the Sky Broadcasters of the World will be more than willing to pay a quid or two for it.

Also good to hear that Bob Iger is aware that Disney shouldn't over-commercialise the brand.Not having a new SW movie every other year is one of the brands strengths,and is also the reason why I am just a tad sceptical about the proposed spin-off films.... a SW glut could damage the brand.

In Disney we trust! ;)

Stuart 14-03-2013 15:57

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Will21st (Post 35548142)

Also good to hear that Bob Iger is aware that Disney shouldn't over-commercialise the brand.Not having a new SW movie every other year is one of the brands strengths,and is also the reason why I am just a tad sceptical about the proposed spin-off films.... a SW glut could damage the brand.

In Disney we trust! ;)

The same Disney that re-releases it's back catalogue on every new distribution format? The same Disney that then repeats those re-releases every few years? The same Disney that has licenced the likeness and names of it's characters to every kind of product from dolls, through lunchboxes, to theme parks?

Yep. They aren't going to overcommercialize Star Wars.

Will21st 14-03-2013 16:41

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35548152)
The same Disney that re-releases it's back catalogue on every new distribution format? The same Disney that then repeats those re-releases every few years? The same Disney that has licenced the likeness and names of it's characters to every kind of product from dolls, through lunchboxes, to theme parks?

Yep. They aren't going to overcommercialize Star Wars.

Eh? You mean just like any other Studio that releases it's films on every new distribution format?
You mean just like any other studio that repeats re-releases every few years?
You mean just like Lucas has licensed the Star Wars figures to all sorts of products?

All that is normal and expected,and indeed drives revenue.

What I'm talking about is the amount of films they produce,and which could cheapen the brand by having too many of them,a point which unfortunately went over your head.

By the way,your point about re-releases is wrong since Disney have always managed to keep their classics under lock and key and doing limited releases only,especially on VHS and DVD. Some films were hugely sought after on DVD,and Disney knew how to hold back on releases until the ideal moment had come.

So yes,Disney won't necessarily cheapen the brand...

Stuart 15-03-2013 00:06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Will21st (Post 35548181)
What I'm talking about is the amount of films they produce,and which could cheapen the brand by having too many of them,a point which unfortunately went over your head.

By the way,your point about re-releases is wrong since Disney have always managed to keep their classics under lock and key and doing limited releases only,especially on VHS and DVD. Some films were hugely sought after on DVD,and Disney knew how to hold back on releases until the ideal moment had come.

So yes,Disney won't necessarily cheapen the brand...

You believe Disney won't make unnecessary films to cash in on Star Wars? Look up how many of their classics have two or three direct to video or DVD sequels. You'll find it's quite a few.

As for the limited releases, that is good business sense. They re-release the classics every 7-10 years (which ensures a good number of kids are available to enjoy the re-release) and limit the releases, which ensures demand.

I am not saying that companies cashing in on films is a bad thing (something which appears to have gone over your head), just that I don't believe for a second they won't cash in.

tizmeinnit 15-03-2013 00:19

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Star Wars ruined Fisher's life and Hamill did very little after. I would say specially in Fisher's case the fee would have to be huge

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I think Chloë Grace Moretz would make a wicked young Jedi student

Will21st 15-03-2013 13:59

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35548404)
You believe Disney won't make unnecessary films to cash in on Star Wars? Look up how many of their classics have two or three direct to video or DVD sequels. You'll find it's quite a few.

Apples and Oranges.Aladdin,Lion King and Co. are not Franchises with their own Universe.These are single Films that were extended to raise additional revenue. Once the budget/return ratio is negative you simply seize to produce further sequels and no harm done. SW is it's own Universe and intended to produce a steady stream of revenue through Brand recognition,and grossly inflating the amount of films could hurt the brand. Iger understands this and that is a good thing. I hope this clears it up for you.
Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35548404)
As for the limited releases, that is good business sense. They re-release the classics every 7-10 years (which ensures a good number of kids are available to enjoy the re-release) and limit the releases, which ensures demand.

Indeed,that amongst other reasons is why Disney was the right choice,they mastered the Art of Revenue Optimisation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35548404)
I am not saying that companies cashing in on films is a bad thing (something which appears to have gone over your head), just that I don't believe for a second they won't cash in.

Nothing is going over my head as I never said they won't cash in and I never believed that you believe it to be a bad thing.Of course they will cash in and so they should after investing $4 billion.What Iger is saying and I totally agree with is that they can not over inflate the amount of films they produce as not to damage the brand,that is all. I never said anything about toys,crisp packets and the Sith-Cheeseburger.

Why you're even arguing with me over this is indeed going over my head. ;)

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tizmeinnit (Post 35548405)
Star Wars ruined Fisher's life and Hamill did very little after. I would say specially in Fisher's case the fee would have to be huge[COLOR="Silver"]

No,it didn't. In fact Carrie Fisher has been very successful in the film business,just not as an actress.
I agree on Hamill,although he also hasn't been doing too badly with voice-over work and other bits and pieces.

denphone 20-03-2013 10:21

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Harrison Ford (Almost) Confirms Star Wars Return.

http://skymovies.sky.com/harrison-fo...ar-wars-return

So the old scoundrel returns to the fold.

Will21st 21-03-2013 12:19

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Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35550850)
Harrison Ford (Almost) Confirms Star Wars Return.

http://skymovies.sky.com/harrison-fo...ar-wars-return

So the old scoundrel returns to the fold.

Yeah,I think there only ever was a slim chance of the old guard not returning.I think it's great and can't wait for these Films. :)

denphone 17-04-2013 15:15

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The Best Star Wars Episode VII Fan Art, Posters & Trailers.

http://www.totalfilm.com/features/th...ar-wars-knight

Nice.

alferret 17-04-2013 19:41

Re: Disney buys Lucasfilm, Star Wars Episode 7 due in 2015 & more after...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35546577)
Read the books

Spoiler: 
Luke is now old and fairly looking his age.. The Solo's had 3 kids (though two are now dead), chewie died a good 15 years ago. Luke now has a child who is 18+


So please don't get fixated on character looks from a timeline that is now 40+ years old :D

The timeline is huge, spans 3997 years before A New Hope to 40+ years after. I do have a spreadsheet that I made of the timeline, hasn't been updated for 4 years but it's pretty comprehensive and only covers books, films, audio but not comics. I'll dig it out and post it if anyone is interested.

denphone 18-04-2013 15:35

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New Star Wars trilogy to arrive in 2015, 2017 and 2019.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2013/...i-trilogy-2015

:hyper::hyper::hyper:

denphone 01-05-2013 11:46

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Star Wars Composer John Williams To Return For Episode VII?

http://skymovies.sky.com/star-wars-c...or-episode-vii

denphone 02-05-2013 15:52

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JJ Abrams: Star Wars a 'once in a lifetime opportunity'.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22364373


Lets hope he does not mess it up though.

Will21st 11-05-2013 03:32

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Kathleen Kennedy announces that Star Wars Episode 7 will be produced and shot in the UK. :)

http://starwars.com/news/star_wars_f...to_the_uk.html


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...=feeds-newsxml

denphone 11-05-2013 06:23

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Will21st (Post 35570507)
Kathleen Kennedy announces that Star Wars Episode 7 will be produced and shot in the UK. :)

http://starwars.com/news/star_wars_f...to_the_uk.html


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...=feeds-newsxml

Excellent news and another great boost for this country.:)

Chris 11-05-2013 11:01

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Of course it's being made here, every self-respecting cantina in the galaxy has to get its crockery from Elstree market. :D

Will21st 12-05-2013 22:12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35570554)
Of course it's being made here, every self-respecting cantina in the galaxy has to get its crockery from Elstree market. :D

haha :D

ThunderPants73 25-05-2013 20:10

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Hope it's better than the godawful I-III

Chad 18-07-2013 02:16

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Hitler is getting himself in a right state over the movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa-5Kt43uNQ

Chad 09-09-2013 19:40

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2 new rumors out about Star Wars.

1. It has an unconfirmed working title of Star Wars: A New Dawn
2. Han Solo’s famed craft the Millennium Falcon and the Mos Eisley Cantina will be sets used in Episode VII, with the pair of them already under construction.

Oh and RD-D2 was spotted in the latest Star Trek movie!

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2014/01/53.jpg

denphone 07-01-2014 14:55

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Lawrence Kasdan Writing Boba Fett Movie?.

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=39730

tweetiepooh 07-01-2014 17:59

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35494703)
In fairness, Shakespeare never wrote Romeo and Juliet II, or Hamlet II, or an entire trilogy of King Lear.

He did write Merry Wives of Windsor because the queen wanted to see more of Falstaff.

tizmeinnit 07-01-2014 18:09

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35620028)
2 new rumors out about Star Wars.

1. It has an unconfirmed working title of Star Wars: A New Dawn
2. Han Solo’s famed craft the Millennium Falcon and the Mos Eisley Cantina will be sets used in Episode VII, with the pair of them already under construction.

Oh and RD-D2 was spotted in the latest Star Trek movie!

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2014/01/53.jpg


what is RD D2 ? the Hitler vid did it also ;)

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Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35660800)
Lawrence Kasdan Writing Boba Fett Movie?.

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=39730

Shame we know Boba's origin story as he was a clone who saw his"father" Jango beheaded by Mace Windu would be interesting to see him hunting though could do anything with that

Chad 07-01-2014 21:12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tizmeinnit (Post 35660838)
what is RD D2 ? the Hitler vid did it also ;)

I knocked the Hitler video together one night after one too many beers :D I totally forgot all about it.

denphone 13-01-2014 13:52

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Star Wars Episode VII to centre on Luke, Leia and Han.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2014...ams?CMP=twt_gu

Quote:

The new Star Wars film has been retooled to centre on the iconic characters of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Quote:

Nevertheless, those casting rumours keep coming. Heat Vision says Michael Fassbender, Hugo Weaving and Girls star Adam Driver are the latest names to be linked to Episode VII, which is due out next year. Details of the role intended for Weaving are the only ones to have emerged: he will reportedly play an Imperial Commander.
Quote:

That leak alone, if confirmed, would appear to drop a heavy hint as to the direction of the new trilogy. The presence of Imperial top brass suggests the evil organisation from the classic 1977-1983 trilogy may not have been entirely obliterated with the destruction of the second Death Star, Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine at the end of 1983's Return of the Jedi.

alferret 16-01-2014 09:35

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35596444)
Hitler is getting himself in a right state over the movie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa-5Kt43uNQ

Lol funny!

denphone 27-02-2014 16:07

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‘Star Wars’: Adam Driver to Play the Villain (Exclusive).

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni56857432/

The anticipation is building.:hyper:

denphone 18-03-2014 21:02

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Star Wars Episode VII character, plot and shooting details revealed.

http://www.totalfilm.com/news/star-w...tails-revealed

Chad 18-03-2014 21:06

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Nice work Den. Keep the news and info coming.

denphone 18-03-2014 21:12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35681387)
Nice work Den. Keep the news and info coming.

Is that James in your avatar dear chap?.:)

admars 27-04-2014 12:30

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Quote:

Lucasfilm decrees the Star Wars expanded universe as non-canon

Includes every book, video game, and comic to bear the name.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...e-as-non-canon


I guess that gives them flexability

alferret 28-04-2014 07:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by admars:35692804
Quote:

Lucasfilm decrees the Star Wars expanded universe as non-canon

Includes every book, video game, and comic to bear the name.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...e-as-non-canon


I guess that gives them flexability

Really looking forward to see how star wars (filmography) is going to go forward. I have well over 150 books from the expanded universe as well as some first issue comics and a few bits of memorabilia from the 70's to say I'm more excited about the coming films over ep I-III is an understatement, I only hope they don't screw it up cause it'll leave a lot of people crying into their Gamorian ale.

denphone 28-04-2014 07:49

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alferret (Post 35693054)
Really looking forward to see how star wars (filmography) is going to go forward. I have well over 150 books from the expanded universe as well as some first issue comics and a few bits of memorabilia from the 70's to say I'm more excited about the coming films over ep I-III is an understatement, I only hope they don't screw it up cause it'll leave a lot of people crying into their Gamorian ale.

Indeed as you say Alf one can only hope that Disney know exactly what they are doing because we don't want the disaster of TPM again.

denphone 29-04-2014 19:08

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Star Wars: Episode VII Cast Announced.

http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-e...announced.html

Quote:

The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce 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.

Lets hope it lives up to expectations.

Tezcatlipoca 29-04-2014 20:10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by admars (Post 35692804)
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...e-as-non-canon


I guess that gives them flexability

I'd prefer it if the Thrawn books and KOTOR were canon and the Prequel Trilogy was wiped from existence.

Maggy 29-04-2014 21:10

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Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35693565)
Star Wars: Episode VII Cast Announced.

http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-e...announced.html




Lets hope it lives up to expectations.

NOW they do the follow up when the original cast are at pensionable age.I suppose they needed to do it before any of them die..:rolleyes:

Stephen 29-04-2014 23:59

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Going by the original cast being back and the arrangement in the photo not being an accident, Daisy is between Han and Leia. So one would presume she will play their daughter? Those to the left of Luke will be Jedi in training?

Wonder if we'll get some other big news on Star Wars Day[May the 4th] :)

Derek 30-04-2014 10:53

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35693575)
I'd prefer it if the Thrawn books and KOTOR were canon and the Prequel Trilogy was wiped from existence.

I would be happy if EP7 was just two hours solid of Jar Jar Binks being tortured to death.

Stuart 30-04-2014 11:05

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Quote:

Originally Posted by admars (Post 35692804)
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...e-as-non-canon


I guess that gives them flexability

As I said on Digital Spy, I think it's more a thing of convenience. Same as the BBC saying that only the Doctor Who TV series is canon and everything else Doctor Who isn't. It just ensures that the writers only need to check continuity with the main series (or films) and not have to read or listen to the hundreds of books and thousands of stories written by other people.

Pierre 30-04-2014 12:05

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart (Post 35693756)
As I said on Digital Spy, I think it's more a thing of convenience. Same as the BBC saying that only the Doctor Who TV series is canon and everything else Doctor Who isn't. It just ensures that the writers only need to check continuity with the main series (or films) and not have to read or listen to the hundreds of books and thousands of stories written by other people.

The Paul McGann film is Cannon.

Sorry, just being a pedant.

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According to Total Film, Ford will have a major part to play in this. I was thought at first the returning characters would be just expanded cameos.

But it looks like Han may be a major part in the new film

Stuart 30-04-2014 21:49

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 35693771)
The Paul McGann film is Cannon.

Sorry, just being a pedant.

Not really pedantic. I believe that is considered part of the series.

denphone 02-06-2014 20:20

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Star Wars: Episode VII Adds Academy Award Winner Lupita Nyong'o and Game of Thrones' Gwendoline Christie.

http://starwars.com/star-wars-episod...-christie.html

denphone 13-06-2014 10:14

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Harrison Ford 'breaks ankle' on Star Wars film set at Pinewood studios.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-27825562

Chad 13-06-2014 10:46

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Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35706564)
Harrison Ford 'breaks ankle' on Star Wars film set at Pinewood studios.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-27825562

I prefer the more sensational headline in the Daily Mirror:

"Harrison Ford crushed on Star Wars set"

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrit...r-wars-3682600

denphone 13-06-2014 10:59

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35706571)
I prefer the more sensational headline in the Daily Mirror:

"Harrison Ford crushed on Star Wars set"

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrit...r-wars-3682600

Yes l did look at that one but soon decided to go with another media outlet.

Tezcatlipoca 17-08-2014 16:44

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If this is true, it excites me far more than Episode VII...

http://comicbook.com/blog/2014/08/16...gy-to-be-rele/

denphone 17-08-2014 16:57

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Yes that would certainly be nice.

Chad 17-08-2014 18:22

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A collection of new "allegedly" leaked snaps:

New Storm Trooper helmet:

http://theculturednerd.com/wp-conten...helmet-2-2.jpg

Han Solo outfit:

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2014/08/22.jpg

Han Solo outfit 2:

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2014/08/23.jpg

Chad 19-08-2014 22:53

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SPOILER ALERT:

Here's footage of the new X-Wing fighter:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWBGrkc360M

Also plenty of rumours today on line that Darth Vader will feature in Episode VII through a series of flashbacks showing him grooming the main Sith in the new movie.

Russ 05-10-2014 06:49

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Possibly spoiler....

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/s...leaked-4378043

denphone 07-11-2014 09:55

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Star Wars 7 has a title: it's The Force Awakens.

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2014...-force-awakens

Stephen 07-11-2014 21:21

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Some people don't seem to like the title but I think its very fitting and clearly points to the fact that the Force is becoming strong once again.

The official site http://www.starwars.com/films/star-w...-force-awakens

Stephen 28-11-2014 16:20

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Trailer!!!!

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/l...eforceawakens/

Chris 28-11-2014 17:04

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I have just soiled myself.

Stephen 28-11-2014 17:12

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I have now watched many times.

Looks brilliant and very true to the original trilogy style.

Those low flying x-wings and the falcon taking on tie fighters in the deserts. Amazing.

Chris 28-11-2014 17:24

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That lightsabre looked amazing.

denphone 28-11-2014 18:02

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Please can l have some more Sir.:Yes::Yes::cleader::cleader:

heero_yuy 29-11-2014 12:09

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Apparently they managed to round up the lenses that were used on the originals for this one to try and get the same feel.

alferret 30-11-2014 10:26

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I will be booking my tickets as soon as they go on sale, seen every film on opening day.
Just off to change underwear, I dribbled slightly!

Paul 30-11-2014 19:23

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Youtube link for those who do not have quicktime installed;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOVFvcNfvE

Hom3r 30-11-2014 21:55

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My Brother In-law ain't bothered, but I will take my nephew who loves Star Wars nearly as much as me :D

alferret 01-12-2014 19:59

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35744255)
My Brother In-law ain't bothered, but I will take my nephew who loves Star Wars nearly as much as me :D

I'll be taking my son :)

denphone 01-12-2014 20:29

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My partner and l will certainly be going.:hyper:

Russ 04-12-2014 18:08

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Spoilers have appeared online - this time from a very reputable source, someone who has got this sort of thing right in the past.

Just in case anyone missed that, warning - plot spoilers... http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/s...pisode-4748644

denphone 12-12-2014 16:56

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Star Wars character names revealed in trading cards.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30445082

alferret 14-12-2014 09:12

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Originally Posted by Russ:35745055
Spoilers have appeared online - this time from a very reputable source, someone who has got this sort of thing right in the past.

Just in case anyone missed that, warning - plot spoilers... http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/s...pisode-4748644

Seems like Disney are not true to the lore of the star wars universe. It's OK for them to take the franchise and run with it (after all they paid for the privilege) but making it in accordance to their own timeline with far too many inconsistencies to what has already been written may turn some hardcore fans off.
There is a timeline that is well documented and they could have made a film that fits well within that. Obviously the script writers skimmed some of the books and didn't learn anything much from the bits they did read.

cimt 14-12-2014 10:03

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These films are only taking the other films as canon. The EU isn't considered canon now I believe.

Stephen 14-12-2014 10:52

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Reading those possible spoilers they have stuck to the lore from the movies. Anything outside them was confirmed as being not cannon.

Also I am sure the story outline was actually created by Lucas or he had some in put in it.

Russ 14-12-2014 11:04

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Originally Posted by alferret (Post 35746722)
Seems like Disney are not true to the lore of the star wars universe. It's OK for them to take the franchise and run with it (after all they paid for the privilege) but making it in accordance to their own timeline with far too many inconsistencies to what has already been written may turn some hardcore fans off.
There is a timeline that is well documented and they could have made a film that fits well within that. Obviously the script writers skimmed some of the books and didn't learn anything much from the bits they did read.

I'm sure I read somewhere that a number of time-lines were written due to there being no real 'official' one as the story wasn't expected to go past Return of the Jedi - is that not the case?

Chris 14-12-2014 20:04

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Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35746736)
I'm sure I read somewhere that a number of time-lines were written due to there being no real 'official' one as the story wasn't expected to go past Return of the Jedi - is that not the case?

There are different levels of canon in the Star Wars universe, with a fairly well understood order of precedence. I believe the uber-canon is "G" canon, which is anything established personally by Lucas himself.

The problem with respecting extended media as canon is that the standard of storytelling in any shared universe environment can be so variable. Put simply, why should Disney, which needs to make a decent return on their massive investment by making a film a lot of people will actually want to see, respect each and every piece of back-story written into every original Star Wars novel for the last 30 years? Even if all of it was first rate (and it isn't), the risk coule be the creation of a hopelessly complex story that wouldn't appeal to a mass audience.

Pierre 14-12-2014 21:43

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I'm pretty certain that I read/ heard that Lucas had outlined his story over nine parts.

alferret 14-12-2014 21:53

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Understand what your saying about timeline and too many tangents to fit GL's original outline but there is one timeline that I would have like to have seen touched upon in the new films.

Obviously it won't stop me from watching and enjoying it, just would have been nice :)

admars 03-02-2015 22:25

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OMG, is it too early to start queueing?

https://starwars.madametussauds.com/london/en/

Quote:

Madame Tussauds London today announced a new multi-million pound Star Wars experience in collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm, and revealed the first wax figure from one of 11 immersive walk-in sets to be featured.
https://vimeo.com/118521454

Hom3r 03-02-2015 22:41

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Originally Posted by admars (Post 35757125)

OI get to the back of the queue :D

denphone 12-03-2015 18:49

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Rogue One the first Star Wars stand-alone movie coming to the cinema in December 2016.

http://www.starwars.com/news/rogue-o...s-episode-viii

Russ 16-04-2015 20:23

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GIGGIDY!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngElkyQ6Rhs

Kabaal 16-04-2015 20:28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35772056)

I might be missing something but that doesn't seem to give a trailer.

Been waiting for it as the live show was annoying with the audience cheering after every second word :dozey:

Edit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCc2v7izk8w

Bulky 16-04-2015 20:28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35772056)

Super excited for this !!!

denphone 16-04-2015 20:44

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:hyper::hyper::hyper:

Hugh 16-04-2015 21:06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35772056)

Squeeeeee!

Stephen 16-04-2015 21:30

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Best. Trailer. Ever!!

I really can't wait now. In J.J I trust.

It really feels like 4-6.

Kymmy 17-04-2015 11:22

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articl...ater-this-year

They could have at least done it as a large Xwing!!

Stephen 17-04-2015 13:41

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Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35772147)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articl...ater-this-year

They could have at least done it as a large Xwing!!

That would have been awesome :)

Stephen 11-07-2015 17:15

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Amazing behind the scenes clip shown at Comic Con

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAsjdX2_ePA

admars 07-08-2015 22:02

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must keep credit card in wallet...

Quote:

hmv announce limited edition Star Wars Steelbooks

hmv will be stocking a series of limited edition Blu-ray Steelbooks of the first six Star Wars movies.

For the first time ever each of the six movies will be released individually as separate stunning Blu-ray Steelbooks, all of which will be released on November 9th this year.

Each of the Steelbooks comes with a raft of special features and exclusive behind the scenes featurettes. They are available to pre-order from today (August 7th) and are available to purchase online only.

You can take a look at each of the Steelbooks below...

All six are available to pre-order here

19.99 each.

denphone 28-08-2015 09:06

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There has been a awakening....

https://instagram.com/p/65PhxOs_RH/

Russ 15-09-2015 08:14

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1 Attachment(s)
:shocked::shocked::shocked::woot::omg:

Stephen 15-09-2015 08:48

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Wow. Looks just like Obi Wan.

denphone 15-09-2015 09:19

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Yes wow springs to mind as he does look very impressive in that picture.:hyper:

admars 18-10-2015 22:47

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tickets go on sale tomorrow from 8:00 am ready for first screenings 00:01 Thursday 17th Dec, I've already got 17th booked off work :)

http://theforceawakens.co.uk/



I went to midnight screenings for Ep1 and 2, but a more sensable 10:00 am for ep 3. I think I'll go for a sensable time of day this time round as well :)

admars 19-10-2015 09:38

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arghh I thought the £35 for 2 of us to go to the cinema was bad enough but endless time outs after cc screen are driving me crazy :(


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