Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015)

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So what did you think (DcT edition)?

Best of all the films
8
9%
Better than A New Hope, Empire, the prequels, But not Jedi
2
2%
Better than A New Hope, Jedi, the prequels, but not Empire
6
7%
Better than Empire, Jedi, the Prequels, but not A New Hope
2
2%
Better than A New Hope and the prequels, but not Empire or Jedi
2
2%
Better than Empire and the prequels, but not A New Hope or Jedi
1
1%
Better than Jedi and the prequels, but not a New Hope or Empire
23
26%
As good as Empire, Jedi, and A New Hope, and better than the prequels
15
17%
Better than the prequels, but not the originals
15
17%
As good as some of the prequels
7
8%
As good as all of the prequels
2
2%
Worse than the prequels
5
6%
 
Total votes: 88

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ABNorman wrote:As a former Disney employee: fuck Bob Iger.
were you the guy in the prince charming suit?
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Alex wrote:
ABNorman wrote:As a former Disney employee: fuck Bob Iger.
were you the guy in the prince charming suit?
Only if you'll be my Snow White.
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ABNorman wrote:
Alex wrote:
ABNorman wrote:As a former Disney employee: fuck Bob Iger.
were you the guy in the prince charming suit?
Only if you'll be my Snow White.
sorry, but a strong feeling about bob iger is kind of a dealbreaker for me
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Alex wrote:
ABNorman wrote:
Alex wrote:
ABNorman wrote:As a former Disney employee: fuck Bob Iger.
were you the guy in the prince charming suit?
Only if you'll be my Snow White.
sorry, but a strong feeling about bob iger is kind of a dealbreaker for me

Happy Holidays, alex.
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Strat wrote:
Alex wrote:
ABNorman wrote:
Alex wrote:
ABNorman wrote:As a former Disney employee: fuck Bob Iger.
were you the guy in the prince charming suit?
Only if you'll be my Snow White.
sorry, but a strong feeling about bob iger is kind of a dealbreaker for me

Happy Holidays, alex.
you too, strat. did your special lady friend enjoy her gifts?
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Alex wrote:
Strat wrote:
Alex wrote:
ABNorman wrote:
Alex wrote:
ABNorman wrote:As a former Disney employee: fuck Bob Iger.
were you the guy in the prince charming suit?
Only if you'll be my Snow White.
sorry, but a strong feeling about bob iger is kind of a dealbreaker for me

Happy Holidays, alex.
you too, strat. did your special lady friend enjoy her gifts?

She did, alex. brought tears of joy to her eyes.
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i'm dubbing 2015 the year of "fat strat." he seems to be getting pretty serious with his lady friend, and we all know what happens when bros finally settle down.
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but not every bro is a black belt in yoga
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Strat can blow up pretty hefty. I could give chud a run for his money if I dont watch my alcohol intake.
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the only powder strat will be shredding in 2015 is the sugar on his third morning donut.
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spike wrote:i'm dubbing 2015 the year of "fat strat." he seems to be getting pretty serious with his lady friend, and we all know what happens when bros finally settle down.
what's chud's excuse?
And they say that a hero could save us
I'm not gonna stand here and wait
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lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
spike wrote:i'm dubbing 2015 the year of "fat strat." he seems to be getting pretty serious with his lady friend, and we all know what happens when bros finally settle down.
what's chud's excuse?
probably mild self loathing
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spike wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
spike wrote:i'm dubbing 2015 the year of "fat strat." he seems to be getting pretty serious with his lady friend, and we all know what happens when bros finally settle down.
what's chud's excuse?
probably self loathing
poor dev :(
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spike wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
spike wrote:i'm dubbing 2015 the year of "fat strat." he seems to be getting pretty serious with his lady friend, and we all know what happens when bros finally settle down.
what's chud's excuse?
probably mild self loathing
There's nothing mild about it.
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cutuphalfdead wrote:
spike wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
spike wrote:i'm dubbing 2015 the year of "fat strat." he seems to be getting pretty serious with his lady friend, and we all know what happens when bros finally settle down.
what's chud's excuse?
probably mild self loathing
There's nothing mild about it.
Don't listen to spike, chud. He's just a bitter old man.
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The idea of a Han Solo stand-alone film sounds like a terrible idea.

If anything, they should do stuff like go way back in time and explore stuff from like when the sith were in power, or something like that. No need to revisit OT characters IMO. Unless, we see some stuff in between 3 and 4 where the formation of the rebel alliance takes hold. That could be kinda interesting, but Han, no way. They should just leave that one alone.
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It seems Simon Kinberg has replaced Gary Whitta on the 2016 stand alone film

http://www.starwarsunderworld.com/2015/ ... -gary.html
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wow..it had to hurt i guess..i can see it in his words..
http://www.starwarsunderworld.com/2015/ ... lm-to.html


George Lucas Talks Selling Lucasfilm to Disney, Original Plans for Episode VII
POSTED BY DOMINIC ON 1/12/2015 0 COMMENTS

By: Dominic Jones

A little more than two years ago George Lucas shocked the world when he announced he was selling Lucasfilm to Disney and that Star Wars Episode VII would be released in 2015. Many assumed that the Disney sale was what got Lucas working on the new films, but apparently there's more to it than that. Lucas spoke with USA Today recently about his upcoming animated film Strange Magic, which will be released later this month, and naturally the topic of Star Wars was brought up. Lucas revealed that he originally intended to make Episode VII himself and then sell his company to someone else to make the rest of the trilogy based on his outlines.

According to USA Today,
Lucas already started to develop the next three Star Wars films, but he knew a third trilogy was a 10-year commitment at least. He at first expected to finish Episode VII, release it in May 2015 and then sell the company afterward.

But Disney expressed interest and came along at the right moment, Lucas says. "It's better for me to get out at the beginning of a new thing and I can just remove myself."

As for why Lucas was willing to sell and didn't want to make another ten year commitment is his young daughter. Lucas and his new wife Melody Hobson's daughter Everest Lucas was born via surrogacy in June 2013 and Lucas wants to be able to spend as much time with his young child as possible. He told USA Today, "The time is more important to me than the money."

Lucas also touched upon his one regret from his time on Star Wars and why he's excited about the next film. He said,
"The only thing I really regret about Star Wars is the fact I never got to see it — I never got to be blown out of my seat when the ship came over the screen. The next one, I'll be able to enjoy it like anybody else."

I don't think any of us can blame Lucas for wanting to have the same experience we've all had as a result of his work and hopefully JJ Abrams and crew can make a film that gives Lucas that experience. Also, I think it's fascinating to get this insight into how Lucas originally intended to make the sequel trilogy. We'll never know what a George Lucas directed Episode VII will look like or how different Lucas' vision for the sequels is from what we see on screen beginning December 18th, 2015 (ok, maybe we'll find out the latter 30 years from now in a "Making Of The Force Awakens" book).

Source: USA Today
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dimejinky99 wrote:wow..it had to hurt i guess..i can see it in his words..
http://www.starwarsunderworld.com/2015/ ... lm-to.html


George Lucas Talks Selling Lucasfilm to Disney, Original Plans for Episode VII
POSTED BY DOMINIC ON 1/12/2015 0 COMMENTS

By: Dominic Jones

A little more than two years ago George Lucas shocked the world when he announced he was selling Lucasfilm to Disney and that Star Wars Episode VII would be released in 2015. Many assumed that the Disney sale was what got Lucas working on the new films, but apparently there's more to it than that. Lucas spoke with USA Today recently about his upcoming animated film Strange Magic, which will be released later this month, and naturally the topic of Star Wars was brought up. Lucas revealed that he originally intended to make Episode VII himself and then sell his company to someone else to make the rest of the trilogy based on his outlines.

According to USA Today,
Lucas already started to develop the next three Star Wars films, but he knew a third trilogy was a 10-year commitment at least. He at first expected to finish Episode VII, release it in May 2015 and then sell the company afterward.

But Disney expressed interest and came along at the right moment, Lucas says. "It's better for me to get out at the beginning of a new thing and I can just remove myself."

As for why Lucas was willing to sell and didn't want to make another ten year commitment is his young daughter. Lucas and his new wife Melody Hobson's daughter Everest Lucas was born via surrogacy in June 2013 and Lucas wants to be able to spend as much time with his young child as possible. He told USA Today, "The time is more important to me than the money."

Lucas also touched upon his one regret from his time on Star Wars and why he's excited about the next film. He said,
"The only thing I really regret about Star Wars is the fact I never got to see it — I never got to be blown out of my seat when the ship came over the screen. The next one, I'll be able to enjoy it like anybody else."

I don't think any of us can blame Lucas for wanting to have the same experience we've all had as a result of his work and hopefully JJ Abrams and crew can make a film that gives Lucas that experience. Also, I think it's fascinating to get this insight into how Lucas originally intended to make the sequel trilogy. We'll never know what a George Lucas directed Episode VII will look like or how different Lucas' vision for the sequels is from what we see on screen beginning December 18th, 2015 (ok, maybe we'll find out the latter 30 years from now in a "Making Of The Force Awakens" book).

Source: USA Today
Thanks for sharing. Good read.
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‘Star Wars’ Standalone Film Eyeing Rooney Mara and Tatiana Maslany for Leading Role

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