Disney Star Wars EpVII Dec 18 2015

[Dmantis]

Hello all,
Some of the original cast is back from what I have read, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Anthony Daniels, Even Billy Dee Williams. I find this to be very cool and wonder if anyone knows anything about the story? From IMDB it looks like Leia and Han got married as she took his last name. Other then that I know nothing.

Anyone got anything to add?

[Chris D]

Sweeeeeet... they darn well better do this one right. :T

[jim1961]

Just finished some google searches and it seems EP 7 will focus mostly on Han, Leia and Luke.

Being one who read almost all the books that were written for the post EP 6 timeline and became official cannon for the story, its going to be hard to swallow a new story that ignores all this. For those that are not aware, there are about 80 books that traverse about 40 years AFTER EP 6 in print. So I don't see Disney dedicating a film to each. While I don't know this for certain to be the case, I suspect it.

At the same time, a 3 film series that merely pushed the timeline 3 or 4 books into the cannon of the book series wouldn't offer anything new for me either although I would solute the continuity.

Whatever direction they go, book cannon or something completely new, I cant see myself having anything other than a mixed take on it.

[Dmantis]

I'll tell you what I'm hoping for.
1) Leia and Han had children, both strong in the force.
2) Luke goes to Tython and re opens the Jedi Academy.
3) Luke Trains Leia's Kids.
4) Luke discovers over the years force abilities in others and brings them to the Temple.
5) Luke teaches a class on how to build a Light Saber.
6) Leia Gets trained as a Jedi Sage.

These are some very cool things I'd like to see in the movie but I won't hold my breath. I will however go into them with a completely open mind as I did with Ep1-3. I like to take the Stories as they are and not judge them on what they are not. I grew up a Star Wars fan and saw all 6 movies in the Theater on release dates.

I'm pretty excited to have new Star Wars movies no matter where they go with them.

[jim1961]

I'll tell you what I'm hoping for.
1) Leia and Han had children, both strong in the force.
2) Luke goes to Tython and re opens the Jedi Academy.
3) Luke Trains Leia's Kids.
4) Luke discovers over the years force abilities in others and brings them to the Temple.
5) Luke teaches a class on how to build a Light Saber.
6) Leia Gets trained as a Jedi Sage.

These are some very cool things I'd like to see in the movie but I won't hold my breath. I will however go into them with a completely open mind as I did with Ep1-3. I like to take the Stories as they are and not judge them on what they are not. I grew up a Star Wars fan and saw all 6 movies in the Theater on release dates.

I'm pretty excited to have new Star Wars movies no matter where they go with them.

Your hopes 1-6 all more or less happen in the books.

[impala454]

Yep, the Jedi Academy trilogy is great, and my favorite is the Timothy Zahn trilogy. Would love to see that one become reality. Also the storyline from The Force Unleashed video game series is pretty awesome, though is more filler for prequels and between episodes 3-4. Exciting times for Star Wars fans!

[jim1961]

Yep, the Jedi Academy trilogy is great, and my favorite is the Timothy Zahn trilogy. Would love to see that one become reality. Also the storyline from The Force Unleashed video game series is pretty awesome, though is more filler for prequels and between episodes 3-4. Exciting times for Star Wars fans!

+1 on the Zahn Trilogy

Of ALL the books I read, this might be the best of the lot. And its timeline is not that long after the events of EP 6.

It makes too much sense so Disney wont go there

[aud19]

As long as there's no Jar-Jar...I'm happy! :lol:

[jim1961]

As long as there's no Jar-Jar...I'm happy! :lol:

Long dead by this spot in the timeline. No worries there :T

[aud19]

Long dead by this spot in the timeline. No worries there :T

What's a Binks life span anyway...? :lol:

[jim1961]

What's a Binks life span anyway...? :lol:

Oh Dear :E

[aud19]

Oh Dear :E

It looks like we're safe

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Gungan

Females were smaller with sleeker faces and tended to tie their ears back. Female with light-colored ear flaps were considered attractive by male Gungans, while the ones with dark-colored haillu were thought of as 'boyish'.[2] As male Gungans aged some, like Roos Tarpals, they developed prominent whiskers, resembling those of a catfish.[source?] Both sexes had a lifespan of 65 galactic standard years.[3]

[jim1961]

It looks like we're safe

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Gungan

Thank God.

But don't we know Disney is going to put some character in there to appeal to young kids. Could be worse than that idiot Binks.

[aud19]

Thank God.

But don't we know Disney is going to put some character in there to appeal to young kids. Could be worse that that idiot Binks.

Binks could have been frozen in carbonite too....8O

[jim1961]

Well, that point aside, I am sure the CGI guys are going to have their hands full trying to make Han, Leia and Luke look 30 years younger.

[Chris D]

Thank God.

But don't we know Disney is going to put some character in there to appeal to young kids. Could be worse that that idiot Binks.

Yeah, that's just one of the things I'm worried about. JJ Abrams putting a different personalized "feel" on the film(s) is only one of many more.

Too bad the SW films don't give us the pleasure of a Jar Jar death scene.

[aud19]

I've liked pretty much everything JJ's done so I'm not too concerned.

[jim1961]

While the script will determine much, if JJ changes SW to the same degree he changed ST, I will be very unhappy.

[Ovation]

Well, there's bound to be disappointment somewhere, for I was quite happy with Abram's take on Trek, and I'm a huge fan of TOS. There is very little chance that the new Star Wars movie will have unanimous support among long-time fans.

[George Bellefontaine]

I`m certainly curious. Anyway, I`m glad to see my fellow seniors getting work in the movies.

[Chris D]

New info on www.StarWars.com.

We get Episode VII, "The Force Awakens", on Dec 18, 2015. Then we get a stand-alone Star Wars film that won't be in the series sequence, "Rogue One", December 16, 2016. After that, we'll get Episode VIII on May 26, 2017, 40 years after the release of Ep IV.

While I'm happy about getting new Star Wars films, this only makes me more nervous, particularly this stand-alone film. Will it be the equivalent of "Planes, set in the universe of Cars, but not a Pixar film"? Following this, will we get Rogue Two, direct to DVD, then a third-rate series "Rogue: Girl Power" posted to the internet, not even good enough to put out on video? (ahem... "Cinderella 4?")

I'm so nervous that Disney will slowly destroy and degrade the Star Wars franchise to squeeze out every drop of money like they've done with other series, but put out worse and worse quality stuff as spin-offs. They damn well better not f&#ck this one up.

[Hdale85]

I don't know, that short preview they put out looked a little interesting at least. We'll have to wait and see.

[Dmantis]

I'm counting down the days

[P-Dub]

New trailer.

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[Chris D]

:T:T

... but does Han shoot first?

[wkhanna]

This may be an interesting bit of trivia for some.....

I discovered just this week that GL had originally wanted Christopher Walken to play the role of Han Solo.

With no intent to disparage Harrison Ford's credible work, to my pleasures, Mr. Walken would have transformed the entire epic in the best of ways.

[Ovation]

I recall an SNL skit where Walken does play Solo. It must be on YouTube. It is very funny.

[wkhanna]

Behold, the 'Force' of the WEB.....

LINK- Spacey as Walken playing Han Solo

LINK- actual screen test

[Chris D]

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=332_1345421418

[Chris D]

New info on the movie. No spoilers, but info that those who want to go into the movie cold may not want to know. Kinda interesting.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2015/08/13/jj-abrams-reveals-scoop-on-force-awakens-baddie-kylo-ren-says-wont-direct/?intcmp=ob_article_sidebar_video&intcmp=obinsite

Since this one comes out the day before my birthday this December, it'll be a great present for me.

[Chris D]

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[Ovation]

Very entertaining (I have the Gotye album--recommend people check out the rest of the album if anyone likes the original song on which this video is based). Good stuff.

[Hdale85]

[Chris D]

I think that haircut even looks better on C3PO than it does on the Beebs.

[Kevin P]

I think that haircut even looks better on C3PO than it does on the Beebs.

Hmm.. Justin Bieber... Jar Jar Binks... which is worse?

Can't wait for the new movie. Hope it doesn't let me down.

[Hdale85]

Well, ever since is break and calm down Justin hasn't been so horrible. Even his music has gotten a little better lol.

[Ovation]

The Bieber, hands down.

[Chris D]

New trailer just out. Getting exciting.

Tickers are now on sale.


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[Chris D]

Also, new poster out. I see that our local theater is one that is hosting a SW marathon December 17th that culminates in Ep VII being shown in 3D. I'm going to see if I can go buy tickets.

[Ovation]

Where's Luke?

[Chris D]

Where's Luke?

Ah yes... much contemplation out there as to why he's not in the poster, and hasn't been seen yet in the trailers. My guess is, they're just keeping him under wraps until the actual film release, for maximum visual impact on screen. But lots of options. Has Luke died? Has he become more machine than man, like what happened to Vader? Are we going to see the storyline of "Darth Skywalker", like apparently what happens in the books?

Okay, I'm a total geek. There are 135 theaters across the US and Canada that are going to be showing an all-in, 7-movie Star Wars marathon on December 17th, the day before the release. All 6 existing films on IMAX, ending in the new Ep VII in 3D. I just bought my tickets - $50 each!!! Movies starting at 4 AM, and I'll probably have to camp out for decent seats in the December cold. That's hard core. But come on. Is there really anything more special than a Star Wars movie premier? A true experience. And by the way, everyone that buys their tickets today gets an extra entry into a sweepstakes to win a trip to the Hollywood premiere. Here's the info and one of the purchase links for the Regal theater chain:

http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-force-awakens-theatrical-poster-first-look-in-theater-exclusives-and-more

http://www.regmovies.com/promotions/Star-Wars-Marathon?utm_medium=social+network&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=local+post&utm_term=star+wars+marathon

[Chris D]

This is a repost from Home Brew. I just find it incredibly funny.

[Ovation]

Sadly, I can't indulge in any marathon movie sessions, neither this one nor the Back to the Future one (this PhD thing is turning out to be an awful lot like work--who knew? ). However, I have all the movies (and, no doubt, will add Ep. VII), so someday my kids and I will do our own marathon. I did one back in 1991 for the 25th anniversary of Star Trek (50th is just around the corner--yikes :jawdrop: ) and it was a lot of fun. Enjoy.

[Chris D]

Grrrrrrr... looks like, because of a new job, I won't be able to do the marathon. Oh well. Doing it on my own, and then will still get to see the new movie.

Breaking news, the trailers accidentally left out the most important SW character, so they've been re-released. Must watch:


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SNL had a skit about Force Awakens auditions:


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[Burke Strickland]

Chris -- a colleague at work already has tickets (OK, so far as we know, one ticket) to the Star Wars marathon. But he's proselytizing, er, letting others know about the event, so the ticket count may change. I'm not sure that this person will understand that the cartoon you copied from Home Brew was intended to be funny. :>)