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Evildrider
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Article here.So this is gonna be rather strange and turns Disney into an even bigger powerhouse. With Marvel and the Star Wars franchise, it's safe to say that Disney now owns two of the biggest IP's anyone could ever want. I only assume can me we are going to see a lot more Star Wars in the future. I'm also wondering if this will be good or bad for SWTOR. Edit: My bad Episode 7 of Star Wars comes out 2015. |
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« Last Edit: October 30, 2012, 01:26:19 PM by Evildrider »
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"The latest part of the Star Wars saga, Star Wars Episode 7 is targeted for a 2015 release."
Not really sure how to feel about that. I'll wait and see whether the sale means Lucas retires and lets someone competent who isn't a complete fuckstick take control.
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The neckbeards will bristle with rage if Episodes 7-9 invalidate a bunch of EU canon (which seems hard to not do.)
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Evildrider
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The chances of getting any of the Ep. 3-6 main cast to come back, besides maybe Hamill and C-3PO, is slim to none.
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The neckbeards will bristle with rage if Episodes 7-9 invalidate a bunch of EU canon (which seems hard to not do.)
They'll still buy two copies each, and a collectors edition. |
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How the fuck did I miss episode 7 being announced? Last I'd heard anything the Live Action stuff he was looking at doing was nixed because Clone Wars was so damn popular with the kids. Are we sure EP7 is actual live action? To Google I go.
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I'm (VERY) cautiously optimistic. It's hard to imagine someone torpedoing the franchise harder than Lucas has been for years now.
If they take a page from the better Marvel flicks and insist Lucas sit in the exec producer position and let people actually in touch with moviemaking drive the bus, SW fans could really be in for a good time.
However, I'm sure Lucas has plenty of shit tricks hidden in his chin to ruin everyone's fun.
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koro
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I am actually cautiously optimistic about this, especially since Lucas himself is only in a "creative consultant" role for the new movies, which is only a step or two above not being involved at all.
I wonder what this will mean for Lucasarts.
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Is it just me or does $4.1 billion seem cheap?
The thought of an Episode 7 directed by Joss Whedon is an interesting one (though he'll be a bit busy with Avengers 2). I wonder if Flabba the Hutt actually got anything in the deal that allows him to veto director/screenplay decisions.
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Is it just me or does $4.1 billion seem cheap?
The thought of an Episode 7 directed by Joss Whedon is an interesting one (though he'll be a bit busy with Avengers 2). I wonder if Flabba the Hutt actually got anything in the deal that allows him to veto director/screenplay decisions.
I had that thought too re: cheapness. Ugh, Whedon. No thank you. |
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Evildrider
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I read somewhere that Lucasarts is part of the deal.
As for 4 billion being cheap, I think Lucas just wants to cash out. 4 billion is also what they spent on Marvel if I remember right.
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A couple things to note. That makes Avengers 2, Justice League and Star Wars 7 in 2015.
Also, a slim possibility of a Pixar run Day of the Tentacle movie or Grim Fandango? :O
Also, Disney purchased Marvel for $4.24B. So, yeah, cheap. Unless we missed a digit somewhere.
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« Last Edit: October 30, 2012, 01:47:48 PM by sickrubik »
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I dunno, $4 billion is still a ton of money, and I think that it, overall, it a pretty fair assessment of the worth of what basically boils down to a single movie production company and the Star Wars IP.
I imagine we're mostly desensitized to dollar values in the billions from other stuff in the news over the past decade or so.
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« Last Edit: October 30, 2012, 01:50:02 PM by Amaron »
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Sounds like some serious business!
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Salamok
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Imagine the value of all the current Star Wars memorabilia if Disney's first action is to vault this thing for 20-30 years.
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A couple things to note. That makes Avengers 2, Justice League and Star Wars 7 in 2015.
Also, a slim possibility of a Pixar run Day of the Tentacle movie or Grim Fandango? :O
Don't forget Ant-Man, The next Hulk, Avatar 2, and possibly the Batman reboot. |
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Ugh, Whedon. No thank you.
I tried to see if he's done anything I've liked. The answer was not much. However, He was a co-writer on Speed. If he directs about a Starship that explodes if it drops out of hyperspace, I think we'll be fine. |
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A couple things to note. That makes Avengers 2, Justice League and Star Wars 7 in 2015.
Also, a slim possibility of a Pixar run Day of the Tentacle movie or Grim Fandango? :O
Don't forget Ant-Man, The next Hulk, Avatar 2, and possibly the Batman reboot. I doubt we'd get a Batman movie the same year as Justice League. I expect the relaunch to happen out of the JL movie. |
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So who DO we want to direct SW 7?
Fuck it , give me Nolan!
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sickrubik
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I don't think it should be Whedon, as much as a fan I am. Not the right fit.
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Evildrider
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I'd really like to see Peter Jackson let loose on Star Wars, although it won't happen. I'd wouldn't mind seeing Raimi or Cameron at the wheel either.
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I'm (VERY) cautiously optimistic. It's hard to imagine someone torpedoing the franchise harder than Lucas has been for years now.
Disney seems unlikely to repeat Jar Jar Binks. Their kiddie stuff usually has adult appeal. |
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The neckbeards will bristle with rage if Episodes 7-9 invalidate a bunch of EU canon (which seems hard to not do.)
So? That'll be the best part! Unfortunately I'm willing to bet it will validate most if not all of it instead. I don't think it should be Whedon, as much as a fan I am. Not the right fit.
Nor should it be Abrams. Was discussing this at work, we're not sure there's a really good fit out there these days. |
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sickrubik
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I'd really like to see Peter Jackson let loose on Star Wars, although it won't happen. I'd wouldn't mind seeing Raimi or Cameron at the wheel either.
I really don't know if I can trust Raimi anymore. I duno how I would feel about Cameron. Peter Jackson, I could get behind though. That would be an interesting loss for WB. |
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I'd really like to see Peter Jackson let loose on Star Wars, although it won't happen. I'd wouldn't mind seeing Raimi or Cameron at the wheel either.
I really don't know if I can trust Raimi anymore. I duno how I would feel about Cameron. Peter Jackson, I could get behind though. That would be an interesting loss for WB. What makes you say that? Raimi has still been going strong up to this point, imo. He brought us Spartacus! I personally don't really trust Jackson much these days, but Star Wars just might be a good fit for his style of movie making. But yeah, almost certainly wont happen. |
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sickrubik
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I'd really like to see Peter Jackson let loose on Star Wars, although it won't happen. I'd wouldn't mind seeing Raimi or Cameron at the wheel either.
I really don't know if I can trust Raimi anymore. I duno how I would feel about Cameron. Peter Jackson, I could get behind though. That would be an interesting loss for WB. What makes you say that? Raimi has still been going strong up to this point, imo. He brought us Spartacus! I personally don't really trust Jackson much these days, but Star Wars just might be a good fit for his style of movie making. But yeah, almost certainly wont happen. The whole Evil Dead thing has me a bit... :/ Plus, Spider Man 3... though that arguably had a lot to do with Sony sticking their dick in the middle of that. Why don't you trust Jackson? |
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You know what, give it to a Japanese director to complete the circle.  Edit: You know what? Brad Bird. Done. That's who I'd want, I think. |
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« Last Edit: October 30, 2012, 02:18:30 PM by sickrubik »
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Hey maybe Disney will be able to save the Star War franchi~ahahahahaha I couldn't say it
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Seriously. Who cares at this point. Edit: actually, what would be funnier is starting the rumor that they will reboot and thus re-film the whole franchise. Well, it could happen (no it won't). |
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« Last Edit: October 30, 2012, 02:26:43 PM by Soln »
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My current expectations for movies have slumped so low these days that I'd settle for a star wars movie without jar-jar or other childish crap, bourne-style camerazoom and star trek 10-style lensflare.  |
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I have a very bad feeling about this.
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