Disney buys LucasFilms - Star Wars Episode 7 out in 2015

[NameDropper]

Good or bad news? This had been rumored to be happening but Reuters is reporting it is a done deal.

[ChumpDumper]

So Reuters would have a link.

[NameDropper]

It is all over Twitter. Find it.

[ChumpDumper]

Reuters is not Twitter. You need to get your story straight before starting a thread.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

http://www.businessinsider.com/disney-buys-lucasfilm-for-4-billion-2012-10

No need to fight, ladies. You're both pretty.

[ChumpDumper]

Thanks. That wasn't hard.

[lefty]

Bad


Disney sucks balls, they destroy anything they get their hands on

[HI-FI]

holy shit, this is crazy. i'll admit to being a SW guy but more importantly i'm pretty serious about cinema, so this is a shocking development. did not see this one coming.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

"That's no moon...that's the Epcot Center."

[ChumpDumper]

Bad


Disney sucks balls, they destroy anything they get their hands onGiven the alternative of Lucas writing and/or directing more episodes, I'd call it a wash.

[lefty]

" Those are not the ducks you are looking for "

[HI-FI]

Given the alternative of Lucas writing and/or directing more episodes, I'd call it a wash.

true, the prequels had major flaws, but least they felt like they came from a single source or vision, for better or worse. Now these things will have more of a committee feel, plus I imagine they'll start pumping them out like James Bond films. it will be interesting to see how this unfolds even from a financial standpoint, if the general public gets bored. though James Bond is still going strong so maybe not.

[Bigzax]

Disney buying 'Star Wars' maker Lucasfilm for $4.05B (http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/10/30/disney-buying-tar-wars-maker-lucasfilm-for-405b/?intcmp=trending)




LOS ANGELES – Disney is paying $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind "Star Wars," from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. It's also making a seventh movie in the "Star Wars" series called "Episode 7," set for release in 2015, with plans to follow it with Episodes 8 and 9 and then one new movie every two or three years.

The Walt Disney Co. announced the agreement to make the purchase in cash and stock Tuesday.

The deal brings Lucasfilm under the Disney banner with other brands including Pixar, Marvel, ESPN and ABC.

Kathleen Kennedy, the current co-chairman of Lucasfilm, will become its president and report to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. Lucas will be creative consultant on new "Star Wars" films.

Lucas said in a statement, "It's now time for me to pass `Star Wars' on to a new generation of filmmakers."

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

"Matata Hakuna, no worries means it."

[stretch]

No George Lucas should actually be a good thing.

Regardless, Disney could screw the next trilogy up and still make billions off of it, since its just Star Wars.

[Hustle & Flow]

People will bitch no matter what when it comes to Star Wars.

[Smart Ass]

I'm looking forward to "Sith Family Robinson".

[Reck]

Disney buying 'Star Wars' maker Lucasfilm for $4.05B (http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/10/30/disney-buying-tar-wars-maker-lucasfilm-for-405b/?intcmp=trending)




LOS ANGELES – Disney is paying $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind "Star Wars," from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. It's also making a seventh movie in the "Star Wars" series called "Episode 7," set for release in 2015, with plans to follow it with Episodes 8 and 9 and then one new movie every two or three years.

Holy shit they're gonna spam it.

No thanks.

[Reck]

Bad


Disney sucks balls, they destroy anything they get their hands on

Pirates of the Carribean were good films.

Last one sucked though.

[Phenomanul]

The sequel stories have been published for awhile... will it be a matter of trying to select the correct ones? Or will Disney elect to create new stories and reference those that haven't been filmed yet (Truce at Bakura, The Courtship of Princess Leia, or even later sagas such as the Legacy of the Force series). Only time will tell. It will be hard to bring in Hamill, Fisher and Ford on board with any of the previously written sequels that require them to be as young as they were for Episode VI.

[CubanSucks]

Even better: A new Star Wars movie, Episode VII, will debut in 2015. More Star Wars feature films are planned after that.

S
M
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How could anyone above the age of 10 be stoked about this?


People will bitch no matter what when it comes to Star Wars.

Because it needs to stop.

[leemajors]

the kevin j anderson ones were truly awful. the zahn ones were much better but they would probably get a hot Binks injection

[johnsmith]

S
M
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How could anyone above the age of 10 be stoked about this?



Because it needs to stop.

Right, because only people under the age of 10 could possibly be fans of a movie that came out 35 years ago.

[johnsmith]

And btw.....frodo says hi.

[johnsmith]

Totally excited about these movies.....I fully expect to be disappointed, but I don't fucking care, Star Wars is awesome and I just started introducing my kids to it.

[CubanSucks]

Right, because only people under the age of 10 could possibly be fans of a movie that came out 35 years ago.

We're not talking about the original trilogy, cum stain, we're talking about lame ass shit-tier Disney taking over a franchise that should've stopped in 1999

And how could Frodo say hi? He sailed west, to the Grey Havens

[johnsmith]

How do you figure that this is only about the new trilogy? Please explain.

[johnsmith]

Honest, if this isn't about the original trilogy, what is it about? The thread is about a new one coming out in 2015 and you're stupid fucking ass said no one over the age of 10 should be excited, so explain yourself you fucking faggot.

[clambake]

he should have sold it to universal, then he could make them fire dykstra.

[Reck]

People should stop thinking of Disney and automatically thinking of the stupid channel and kid shows they have.

When it comes to making adult and serious movies, they are decent at it.

[CubanSucks]

Honest, if this isn't about the original trilogy, what is it about? The thread is about a new one coming out in 2015 and you're stupid fucking ass said no one over the age of 10 should be excited, so explain yourself you fucking faggot.

No one over the age of 10 should be excited because only children are dumb enough to be unconditionally stoked about an action/sci-fi movie. Everyone over the age of 10 should be smart enough to see this for what it is, a lame cash grab. Was it that hard to understand?

[CubanSucks]

When it comes to making adult and serious movies, they are decent at it.

like what?

[TDMVPDPOY]

789 should be new trilogy or taking the current characters to somewhere or fightin a new enemy...

[Reck]

like what?

Like say Pirates of the Caribbean, Chronicles of Narnia, Remember the Titans.

They are also going to be involved in the makings of Iron Man 3 I found out.

[HI-FI]

if finally parting ways with his empire means George is returning to THX1138/American Graffiti filmmaking, then i'll be happier than Deadly Dynasty at an Erasure concert.

[Thompson]

George Lucas NOT directing is huge; Empire Strikes Back was the best one (directed by Irvin Kirshner).

They should get Joss Whedon to direct and Nathan Fillion to play Han Solo (unless they go with the 'a few decades later' story line tossed about). Mal in Serenity was basically the shoots-first version of Han Solo.

[Reck]

George Lucas NOT directing is huge; Empire Strikes Back was the best one (directed by Irvin Kirshner).

They should get Joss Whedon to direct and Nathan Fillion to play Han Solo (unless they go with the 'a few decades later' story line tossed about). Mal in Serenity was basically the shoots-first version of Han Solo.

Josh Whedon is obssesed with slow motion scenes.

Nobody wants to see 2 hours worth of slow motion scenes. lol

I love Whedon (Own both Buffy and Angel on DVD) but damn.

[Trainwreck2100]

Maybe they'll do an old republic trilogy

[Thompson]

Serenity was good though; Disney just puts a clause in his contract that says 'no slow motion scenes.'

And if not him, whom would you prefer? Chris Nolan maybe - but keep Nathan Fillion as Han Solo.

[Reck]

Maybe they'll do an old republic trilogy

Now that would be fucking awesome.

Yes, @CubanSucks (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=10874) I'm excited at the thought of a Star Wars film being about The Old Republic.

The Sith era is probably the best stories they've told yet. (Through comics)


Serenity was good though; Disney just puts a clause in his contract that says 'no slow motion scenes.'

And if not him, whom would you prefer? Chris Nolan maybe - but keep Nathan Fillion as Han Solo.

Nolan is probably worned out with finishing batman and all.

Dont really care who makes it as long as its not Tim fucking Burton. lol

[CubanMustGo]

I have a bad feeling about this.

(someone had to say it.)

[Destro]

Thor and Captain America sucked, those were Disney films after they made the deal with Marvel

[Proxy]

It can't possibly get any worse than the prequel trilogy... might as well make a seventh film. Nothing to lose at this point.

... but please no Whedon or Nolan. Haven't you all had enough of them?

[Jacob1983]

Is Tim Allen going to be in it?

[Wild Cobra]

Bad

Maybe, but maybe not. Doesn't matter. It will make money. Too many people love Star wars not to see it.


Disney sucks balls, they destroy anything they get their hands on
I disagree. Disney has some pretty awesome stuff at times.

[Xevious]

Why episode 7? We have no details on story or title, but calling it episode 7 implies that it will follow chronologically after ROTJ and be part of the same storyline. The movies started and ended with An ikan/Darth Vader. That's done. Drop the episode #s and just make an original movie.

[CubanSucks]

Like say Pirates of the Caribbean, Chronicles of Narnia, Remember the Titans.

All fucking kids movies in disguise.

[DisAsTerBot]

The marvel movies under Disney have been pretty sweet. Way better than the marvel movies not under Disney (fantastic four, daredevil). I think there's a good chance these could be good, definitely better than the prequels.

[CubanSucks]

The marvel movies under Disney have been pretty sweet. Way better than the marvel movies not under Disney (fantastic four, daredevil). I think there's a good chance these could be good, definitely better than the prequels.

Marvel started doing their own movies and made Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk. So really they're like Pixar in that they were doing just great even before Disney showed up

[Reck]

All fucking kids movies in disguise.

LOL no.

[RandomGuy]

I have a bad feeling about this.

(someone had to say it.)

I can see it now..


101 ewoks

Princess Ariel strikes back....

[RandomGuy]

Why episode 7? We have no details on story or title, but calling it episode 7 implies that it will follow chronologically after ROTJ and be part of the same storyline. The movies started and ended with An ikan/Darth Vader. That's done. Drop the episode #s and just make an original movie.

Snow white and the seven ewoks?

[RandomGuy]

Toy Story 4: the Kessel run?

[RandomGuy]

Nemo 2: finding Akbar?

[RandomGuy]

Beauty and the Beast 3: Letting the wookie win?

[Bill_Brasky]

If they're going to do this, we should go ahead and pretend the first prequels were never made and let Disney re-do it the right way. Not too sure what to expect, I was done with SW after Lucas raped the prequels but this could be good.

[Venti Quattro]

http://distilleryimage0.instagram.com/4c77438623ca11e2a9ed22000a1fb773_7.jpg

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

The greenish apparitions at the end of ROTJ will now be Anakin, Obiwan, and Mufasa.

[leemajors]

Lucas giving all the money to charity:

http://www.thesuperficial.com/george-lucas-charity-disney-money-11-2012

:tu

[Reck]

Lucas giving all the money to charity:

http://www.thesuperficial.com/george-lucas-charity-disney-money-11-2012

:tu

I'd call that man crazy if I didn't know who he was. Guy probably has a few more of those billions stashed somewhere.

[CubanMustGo]

Maybe it's his way of making up for defacing the originals with all that CGI and making Greedo shoot first.

[Reck]

Maybe it's his way of making up for defacing the originals with all that CGI and making Greedo shoot first.

Or making one of the worst movie characters in movie history. And what's more making that character prominent.

[mFFL03]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lg_FoEy8T_A

At some point Lucas and team signed off on this...

I feel it can only go up from here.

[angrydude]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lg_FoEy8T_A

At some point Lucas and team signed off on this...

I feel it can only go up from here.

why god why did you have to make me aware of this?

[z0sa]

^ :lmao :lmao

[Pero]

why god why did you have to make me aware of this?
There are worse things around... There's some kind of SW Christmas edition or something. But if you found this one disturbing I don't recommend you watch it. It's an atrocity. I'm sure some people must have gouged their eyes out after watching. I was sure thinking about it.

[leemajors]

There are worse things around... There's some kind of SW Christmas edition or something. But if you found this one disturbing I don't recommend you watch it. It's an atrocity. I'm sure some people must have gouged their eyes out after watching. I was sure thinking about it.

No, the Christmas Special is fucking awesome:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXcb7VPw59s

[Pero]

ROFL.... I'm not watching it again.

[leemajors]

ROFL.... I'm not watching it again.

:lol c'mon, lotsa wookies!

[ace3g]

JJ Abrams now controls both Star Trek and Star Wars

http://www.slashfilm.com/j-j-abrams-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii/

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118065109/

[Wild Cobra]

Why episode 7? We have no details on story or title, but calling it episode 7 implies that it will follow chronologically after ROTJ and be part of the same storyline. The movies started and ended with An ikan/Darth Vader. That's done. Drop the episode #s and just make an original movie.
The original conception of Star Wars was going to be nine episodes.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OMOVFvcNfvE

[lefty]

Not saying the movie is gonna suck, but this teaser sucks tbh

[Blizzardwizard]

I thought it looked pretty cool. No one expects it to be as good as any of the originals, just as long as it's not laughably bad and therefore tarnishing the franchise as a whole.

[ChumpDumper]

I counted only one lens flare.

[jeebus]

Not saying the movie is gonna suck, but this teaser sucks tbh
It's less than 60 seconds of actual footage, mostly of characters. Were you expecting the whole movie?

:lmao lefty
:lmao poorsung
:lmao Spurms

[ohmwrecker]

Visually, it looks great. Hopefully, the story will be just as good. I'm cautiously enthusiastic.

[lefty]

It's less than 60 seconds of actual footage, mostly of characters. Were you expecting the whole movie?

:lmao lefty (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=6896)
:lmao poorsung
:lmao Spurms
:lol TBH I've seen better 30 seconds teasers than that

[scanry]

Not saying the movie is gonna suck, but this teaser sucks tbh

Though the teaser was pretty good. Getting the Millennium Falcon back was very smart of JJ. His Mission Impossible movies were criminally underrated largely in part to people getting sick of Tom Cruise.

[lefty]

people getting sick of Tom Cruise.
Deal with it

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dQ5j26OXRu8/T2Z8ijj_IBI/AAAAAAAAA1g/0EBhVgyRbpQ/s1600/tom-cruise-sunglasses.gif

[hehateme]

I demand more lens flare.

[Medvedenko]

I'm no Star Wars fan, but I thought it looked great. Oh and Lefty, F off with your BS...

[leemajors]

Lightsaber with crossbar looks like a great way to slice yourself to ribbons in a fight.

[jeebus]

http://i.imgur.com/cqm3mZs.jpg

[jeebus]

http://33.media.tumblr.com/9fdc03ec1d90a697735d7c153321880b/tumblr_nfrajb69P01r5b33mo1_500.gif

[lefty]

I'm no Star Wars fan, but I thought it looked great. Oh and Lefty, F off with your BS...
lol Kirby

[lefty]

http://nerdbastards.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/star_wars__han_solo-is-old1.jpg

[Proxy]

http://33.media.tumblr.com/017f69f9292325e4f10cb69d3faa7b64/tumblr_nfrajb69P01r5b33mo3_500.gif
http://38.media.tumblr.com/6a3ea96743c2a6727a75b8f099f216e4/tumblr_nfrajb69P01r5b33mo5_500.gif
http://31.media.tumblr.com/cf9b38dcf3a2f6d9c56490c3a04eb5f3/tumblr_nfrajb69P01r5b33mo7_500.gif

[Infinite_limit]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OMOVFvcNfvE
Who the Fk is the monkey?

[ohmwrecker]

Who the Fk is the monkey?

Give it a rest, jackass.

[Infinite_limit]

Give it a rest, jackass.
Really I'm supposed to believe in the future Blacks exist but Asians don't? As my Asian friend asked: I thought Chewbacca was black

[ohmwrecker]

Really I'm supposed to believe in the future Blacks exist but Asians don't? As my Asian friend asked: I thought Chewbacca was black

It's not in the future, shithead.

[djohn2oo8]

It's not in the future, shithead.

He has an infinite amount of stupidity.

[Infinite_limit]

It's not in the future, shithead.
Let me put it this way. In an alternate reality where Humans live on foreign planets: the Black race would be long gone. Either because of sickness, violence or reproducing with other races.

[The Reckoning]

it did look like a mel brooks film to be fair

[ohmwrecker]

Let me put it this way. In an alternate reality where Humans live on foreign planets: the Black race would be long gone. Either because of sickness, violence or reproducing with other races.

Like I said, give it a rest. Hating black people can't be the only thing you do.

[Infinite_limit]

Like I said, give it a rest. Hating black people can't be the only thing you do.
When will I see the Hollywood film with Tyrone as Hitler?

[ohmwrecker]

When will I see the Hollywood film with Tyrone as Hitler?

Maybe when you post something interesting, insightful or humorous.

[HI-FI]

:lol I knew ace3g would be on top of this shit.

eh i got mixed feelings. i'm not getting a hard on tingle up hte leg like some are. but there are some good signs.

the voiceover reminded me of JJ Abrams' Star Trek films, which I'm not a huge fan of. I think he's a decent filmmaker, least capable of handling a massive film like this.

Also hope the black dude is not the main actor in this trilogy. I just think that would be a mistake. If he's right for the character that's one thing but this feels like another politically correct move, we'll see.

Another issue is people joke about the lens flare, but the bigger issue is Abrams does a lot of things to call attention to the camera, lens flare, certain movements. I always dug the visual style of Lucas. Whatever flaws he has as a writer and director of actors, he is a great visual storyteller, especially with editing. I'm sure Abrams will tone down the lens flare but I'm more worried about the overall look and tone.

Least Abrams has actual stormtroopers in costume. I never understood why Lucas had to do it all digitally, dude is too damn stubborn. Also glad that Abrams is shooting this on film. The shots of the X-wings looked great, so hopefully he can stay true to Lucas' visual style.

At this point I'm more excited about the new Avatar films than SW, and I never thought I'd say that in a million years, but I'll remain cautiously optimistic on these new films. I do think Kathleen Kennedy is a great choice to run Lucasfilm.

[Infinite_limit]

"That bodega dude character is gonna get shot by a Jedi, causing riots & looting in coruscant and the rise of another chancellor to emperor..."

[ohmwrecker]

What difference does it make if one of the actors is black? It's a fucking sci-fi movie.

[ohmwrecker]

Maybe when you post something interesting, insightful or humorous.


"That bodega dude character is gonna get shot by a Jedi, causing riots & looting in coruscant and the rise of another chancellor to emperor..."

nope.

[Infinite_limit]

What difference does it make if one of the actors is black? It's a fucking sci-fi movie.
How would you like Muslims playing the lead roles in your favorite black sitcoms?

[ohmwrecker]

How would you like Muslims playing the lead roles in your favorite black sitcoms?

Are they good actors? If they are, I wouldn't give a shit.

:lol "black" sitcoms

[spurraider21]

Though the teaser was pretty good. Getting the Millennium Falcon back was very smart of JJ. His Mission Impossible movies were criminally underrated largely in part to people getting sick of Tom Cruise.
i actually think Cruise got better with the series tbh... the last 2 were my favorites

[spurraider21]

How would you like Muslims playing the lead roles in your favorite black sitcoms?
i wasn't aware the Jedi was a white race

[UZER]

Lawrence Kasdan is co-writing these screen plays. He wrote ESB (the best of them all) which is the true character development story at the core of the entire SW saga, so I've got something to be hopeful about.

The prequels lacked emotional connection to any characters due to horrible scripts and zero chemistry between the actors, too much focus on effects...blah blah blah beating a dead horse.

[Silver&Black]

I'll be rooting for the dark side tbh...

[vander]

soccer ball robot? really?

[RD2191]

I don't understand why people keep bringing up this politically correct bullshit. Maybe they just want a character who isn't a pasty white guy for once.

[Trill Clinton]

my boy boyego in the lead!!

http://i.imgur.com/3FZNMg8.jpg

may the force be with my wallet when this dropshttp://imageshack.com/a/img911/8558/5rWFY9.png

[jeebus]

http://imageshack.com/a/img911/8558/5rWFY9.png

:lmao:lmao:lmao

[jeebus]

Not saying the movie is gonna suck, but this teaser sucks tbh
Here you go lefty. I'm sure this is what you prefer. Lots of plot points, action shots, etc.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD7bpG-zDJQ

[leemajors]

Lawrence Kasdan is co-writing these screen plays. He wrote ESB (the best of them all) which is the true character development story at the core of the entire SW saga, so I've got something to be hopeful about.

The prequels lacked emotional connection to any characters due to horrible scripts and zero chemistry between the actors, too much focus on effects...blah blah blah beating a dead horse.

He finished ESB after Leigh Brackett died.

[HI-FI]

He finished ESB after Leigh Brackett died.
rumor has it they completely disregarded her script and just kept her name on it out of respect. Kasdan also said Lucas still deserves a lot of credit for the story. The DP on ESB, Peter Suschkitzky (Cronenberg's longtime DP) was another unsung hero, hired by Lucas first iirc. The look of ESB still holds up so well.

[leemajors]

rumor has it they completely disregarded her script and just kept her name on it out of respect. Kasdan also said Lucas still deserves a lot of credit for the story. The DP on ESB, Peter Suschkitzky (Cronenberg's longtime DP) was another unsung hero, hired by Lucas first iirc. The look of ESB still holds up so well.

Yeah it does look good. Still think nothing looks as good as 2001 outside of the ape suits (which are awesome imo).

[HI-FI]

Yeah it does look good. Still think nothing looks as good as 2001 outside of the ape suits (which are awesome imo).
cosigned. 2001 is probably my all time favorite, with Blade Runner a close second. first time I saw 2001, i was 13 and it was a shitty pan and scan VHS, so about the worst possible way to experience it. I fell asleep half way through, but didn't want to give up on it, something about the film stuck with me. Since then I've seen it at the Paramount, Drafthouse etc....I never get tired of it now, it's still one of the ballsiest films ever made and rated G.

Lucas said he doesn't think effects will ever be as photorealistic as 2001 and I agree. Kubrick at his peak.

[leemajors]

cosigned. 2001 is probably my all time favorite, with Blade Runner a close second. first time I saw 2001, i was 13 and it was a shitty pan and scan VHS, so about the worst possible way to experience it. I fell asleep half way through, but didn't want to give up on it, something about the film stuck with me. Since then I've seen it at the Paramount, Drafthouse etc....I never get tired of it now, it's still one of the ballsiest films ever made and rated G.

Lucas said he doesn't think effects will ever be as photorealistic as 2001 and I agree. Kubrick at his peak.

Great collaboration between Kubrick and Clarke. Holding the books release to coincide with the film, and how the book fleshed out some of the concepts shown in the film made me enjoy the movie even more.

[Infinite_limit]

I don't understand why people keep bringing up this politically correct bullshit. Maybe they just want a character who isn't a pasty white guy for once.
"They". It's a film written, directed, acted and watched by Whites. OUR film, our rules. Blacks can go make their own story.

[HI-FI]

Great collaboration between Kubrick and Clarke. Holding the books release to coincide with the film, and how the book fleshed out some of the concepts shown in the film made me enjoy the movie even more.
heard the same from a friend, but i just dig the mystery of the movie, so I never read the actual novel. I did buy 2061 as a kid but never read it. Did read Rendezvous with Rama, mainly because I heard Fincher wanted to make it years ago. I should read the series though, and should watch 2010 again since I remember liking it but it's clearly not in the same ballpark as 2001.

[Infinite_limit]

http://s23.postimg.org/9qvi8f4uj/spaceballs_awakens1.jpg

[jeebus]

heard the same from a friend, but i just dig the mystery of the movie, so I never read the actual novel. I did buy 2061 as a kid but never read it. Did read Rendezvous with Rama, mainly because I heard Fincher wanted to make it years ago. I should read the series though, and should watch 2010 again since I remember liking it but it's clearly not in the same ballpark as 2001.
Only thing I remember from 2010 is it tried way too hard with the Russia vs US bit. That shit wasn't even mentioned in the first film iirc.

[RD2191]

"They". It's a film written, directed, acted and watched by Whites. OUR film, our rules. Blacks can go make their own story.
Lol, not sheriff serious.

[jeebus]

Oh shit. Did not know that was Andy Serkis doing the voiceover during the trailer imo.

[HI-FI]

Only thing I remember from 2010 is it tried way too hard with the Russia vs US bit. That shit wasn't even mentioned in the first film iirc.
the Cold War was a huge part of Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove, but in 2001 it's sort of referenced. The scene where NASA guy has a drink with the Ruskies, and he won't go into details about what they found on the moon. So subtle reference imo, but it's more about something greater pushing us into evolution, then overcoming our own creations to take the next step, at least that's how I interpret it. I do remember 2010 having some really obvious, Rocky IV type shit in regards to Russia, like wasn't there a shot where the Russian and Americans have to grab hands in space or something?

[jeebus]

the Cold War was a huge part of Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove, but in 2001 it's sort of referenced. The scene where NASA guy has a drink with the Ruskies, and he won't go into details about what they found on the moon. So subtle reference imo, but it's more about something greater pushing us into evolution, then overcoming our own creations to take the next step, at least that's how I interpret it. I do remember 2010 having some really obvious, Rocky IV type shit in regards to Russia, like wasn't there a shot where the Russian and Americans have to grab hands in space or something?


I don't recall. It's been at least 10 years since I saw that movie. I do remember one cheeseball line that has stuck with me since...when they first go on the Odyssey, Chief Brody says something like "you are now on United States territory" or some shit. I just remember feeling very bad for him and the writer who thought that was a good line.

[HI-FI]

I don't recall. It's been at least 10 years since I saw that movie. I do remember one cheeseball line that has stuck with me since...when they first go on the Odyssey, Chief Brody says something like "you are now on United States territory" or some shit. I just remember feeling very bad for him and the writer who thought that was a good line.
:lol
Roy Scheider was the shit though. i saw that movie once like 20 years ago. yowzers.
what are your thoughts on the new SW teaser? supposedly the black dude lays down pipe in that cute white chick, and it's that coal burning which allows the Dark Side to regain power. I have no problem with black matt damon, as long as he's not the main character, that seems like box office poison imo.
Hopefully the camera work isn't too obnoxious, instead more Kurosawa like the original. That one shot of the X-wings along the water is pure badass though.

[Infinite_limit]

Remember when Mein Kampf described the danger of institutions like Hollywood?

[jeebus]

:lol
Roy Scheider was the shit though. i saw that movie once like 20 years ago. yowzers.
what are your thoughts on the new SW teaser? supposedly the black dude lays down pipe in that cute white chick, and it's that coal burning which allows the Dark Side to regain power. I have no problem with black matt damon, as long as he's not the main character, that seems like box office poison imo.
Hopefully the camera work isn't too obnoxious, instead more Kurosawa like the original. That one shot of the X-wings along the water is pure badass though.
:lol yes he was. he was the only thing I remembered about the movie so there's that.


tbh, Lando needed a friend. :lol I'm sure Abrams will do fine; from what I read, he was more of a Star Wars fan growing up than Star Trek. Plus, as long as there are no JarJars or cutesy talking battle droids, it will already be better than any of the prequels. And the fact that it wasn't green screened to death like with what Lucas did is a plus as well. Disney knows how to make money, that much is certain. I'm sure the movie will be fine.

[angrydude]

:lol yes he was. he was the only thing I remembered about the movie so there's that.


tbh, Lando needed a friend. :lol I'm sure Abrams will do fine; from what I read, he was more of a Star Wars fan growing up than Star Trek. Plus, as long as there are no JarJars or cutesy talking battle droids, it will already be better than any of the prequels. And the fact that it wasn't green screened to death like with what Lucas did is a plus as well. Disney knows how to make money, that much is certain. I'm sure the movie will be fine.

The movie doesn't need to be a work of art for them to print money for the next 20 years. It just needs to be competent.

[ChumpDumper]

I don't recall. It's been at least 10 years since I saw that movie. I do remember one cheeseball line that has stuck with me since...when they first go on the Odyssey, Chief Brody says something like "you are now on United States territory" or some shit. I just remember feeling very bad for him and the writer who thought that was a good line.Well the book and movie were released at a height of evil empire red hysteria. IIRC that line was stated because the US and USSR were at acute loggerheads during the joint mission, and both parties were forced to stay in their own country's ship when the situation came to a head.

I like 2010 way more than most so I fan't really argue with anyone who doesn't like it. I just look at it as a movie on its own and not as a follow up to one of the most influential movies ever made. Expectations are too great that way.

[ChumpDumper]

"They". It's a film written, directed, acted and watched by Whites. OUR film, our rules. Blacks can go make their own story.Seriously, what is your problem?

[Infinite_limit]

Seriously, what is your problem?
My friend that I occasionally speak with because he's constantly on the road for business, text me

"Oh god

Just saw star wars trailer

First thing you see is black man as storm trooper = franchise ruined"

[Proxy]

My friend that I occasionally speak with because he's constantly on the road for business, text me

"Oh god

Just saw star wars trailer

First thing you see is black man as storm trooper = franchise ruined"

Please do not have children.

[Infinite_limit]

Please do not have children.
Beautiful blonde/blue eyed proud ones buddy


Meanwhile
1982 original
http://www.jonathanrosenbaum.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/annie-poster.jpg




2014 remake
http://www.blackcelebkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/annie.jpg






GF is pissed off

[mojorizen7]

it did look like a mel brooks film to be fair

:toast

[mojorizen7]

SW teaser looked and sounded pretty tight to me. Using the old school design for the most part instead of reinventing everything.
I don't like the Christian lightsaber mod though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/kruelkaiser/sillyls_zpsf3d6479d.jpg

[Bynumite]

Internet getting worked up about black characters in fictional universes, meanwhile white actors play non-white historical characters lol.

[AlexJones]

It's not in the future, shithead.

:lmao

[AlexJones]

:lmao the moment the Matt Damon lookalike nigg3r showed up on the screen I legit thought it was some SNL parody

[ChumpDumper]

My friend that I occasionally speak with because he's constantly on the road for business, text me

"Oh god

Just saw star wars trailer

First thing you see is black man as storm trooper = franchise ruined"You didn't answer my question.

[UZER]

SW teaser looked and sounded pretty tight to me. Using the old school design for the most part instead of reinventing everything.
I don't like the Christian lightsaber mod though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/kruelkaiser/sillyls_zpsf3d6479d.jpg

I just think there is probably a reason in the story the saber is like that. I don't think it's just another lightsaber design for the sake of a new design. Don't think Abrams would do that.

I have no idea what it might be, just my opinion.

[Infinite_limit]

Seriously, what is your problem?
I don't know, just my feelings and thoughts after I started extensively travelling Europe. IMO, many White Males living in America are increasingly cuckold.

When I see a black individual, I instantly subconsciously wonder "What are they doing here? Is this a low class establishment/place/event?"

[lefty]

The cross can counter another lightsaber, protecting the wrists

Remember when DV cut Luke's hand?

[ChumpDumper]

I don't know, just my feelings and thoughts after I started extensively travelling Europe. IMO, many White Males living in America are increasingly cuckold. How many?

How do you know they are being cuckolded?


When I see a black individual, I instantly subconsciously wonder "What are they doing here? Is this a low class establishment/place/event?"So you're blatantly prejudiced against blacks.

OK.

[ChumpDumper]

The cross can counter another lightsaber, protecting the wrists

Remember when DV cut Luke's hand?But another lightsaber would cut right through the base of the cross.

[UZER]

The cross can counter another lightsaber, protecting the wrists

Remember when DV cut Luke's hand?

I thought about that...thats why I said there has to be a story behind why it's like that. I don't think that's the final product by the end of the movie.

[SupremeGuy]

But another lightsaber would cut right through the base of the cross.Yeah, it's not practical. Pretty sure they made it just to have another light saber design.

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah, it's not practical. Pretty sure they made it just to have another light saber design.Toy sales.

Kind of a missed opportunity though. Could've actually been kind of useful.

[SupremeGuy]

Toy sales.

Kind of a missed opportunity though. Could've actually been kind of useful.How do you protect the hilt of a lightsaber? lol It's going to cut through anything except another lightsaber light... maybe find a way to wrap the light so that it has a fencing sword look to it?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a2/Pariser.jpg

[ChumpDumper]

https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/crosssaberimproved1.jpg
https://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/crossaberimproved2.jpg

[Trill Clinton]

http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/carry1474/6311095/428/428_900.png

[UZER]

http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/carry1474/6311095/428/428_900.png

nice :tu

[lefty]

Names of the trailer characters revealed


Interesting they left out their family names .... do you think they are Calrissian, Solo, Slywalker, etc ?


http://www.superherohype.com/news/324619-names-of-the-star-wars-the-force-awakens-characters-revealed#/slide/1

[Pauly D]

I don't know what will be a bigger distraction, Nat Geo face Storm Trooper or the light saber that looks like fan art a 12 yr old made

[Aztecfan03]

SW teaser looked and sounded pretty tight to me. Using the old school design for the most part instead of reinventing everything.
I don't like the Christian lightsaber mod though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/kruelkaiser/sillyls_zpsf3d6479d.jpg

I don't think they wanted to make a christian symbol but just put a cross-guard on it.

[The Reckoning]

IMO Darth Maul saber was the sickest. Too bad the movie sucked.

[AlexJones]

I remember that movie like it was yesterday^

[spurraider21]

everyone shutup

start at 3:30


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DazDi3yk4bw

[Pauly D]

we get it. It still looks stupid as shit. The only way I'd be ok with it is if it's some kinda makeshift version that the character has to make hastily

[HI-FI]

I don't know what will be a bigger distraction, Nat Geo face Storm Trooper or the light saber that looks like fan art a 12 yr old made

pretty much.

i read a comment elsewhere, someone compared the new lightsaber to EU one-upmanship design, that sounds about right. As for African storm trooper, we'll see how it plays out.

My biggest issue is the look of the film is definitely different from the previous trilogies. I actually enjoyed the prequels despite realizing they had serious, perhaps fatal, flaws. Lucas is still great at editing and visual storytelling. The concept design and overall universe on screen were incredible. Lucas has been doing that since THX1138 and I haven't seen anything from JJ that suggests it will fit with that mold.

We'll see how it turns out. I think it will be entertaining but ultimately feel like the biggest fan film ever made.

[HI-FI]

sounds like Lucas won't be involved at all, in that they threw out his outline/treatment which was what I feared. not saying all his ideas are great but would still go with the creator's vision than Abram's. my interest in this is pretty low, I'll just enjoy it as well made fan fiction.

http://collider.com/george-lucas-new-star-wars-movies-treatments/


i have to admit though, this leaked footage of that new lightsaber battle looks badass, just insane. lefty
http://i.imgur.com/QdeTOsE.gif

[lefty]

Lol wtf

[Infinite_limit]

black male = not watching

I recently saw the first new Star Trek. I've come around, Trek is better

[Kyle Orton]

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

new trailer

[Pauly D]

That was so incredibly unspectacular. Btw, how the fuck did the definition of a TEASER trailer get changed to an over a minute trailer? I remember a true teaser being like literally 30 seconds and mostly captions and vague shots. These are fucking trailers. Enough

[Infinite_limit]

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

new trailer
LOL @ black guy

[Silver&Black]

black male = not watching

Are you really not going to watch this movie because a black guy is in it? Have you seen the other six?

[Infinite_limit]

Are you really not going to watch this movie because a black guy is in it? Have you seen the other six?
I'm kidding. But as a Star Wars guy, I respect Star Trek more

[HI-FI]

definitely looks much better than that shit Abrams dropped before. It still feels like the greatest fan flick/EU film ever made, and tbh still not sure about Abram's visual approach, though some of it looks great. Lucas is a really good visualist but then again, I can't complain about Abrams using real stormtroopers and shooting it on film again.

[ChumpDumper]

I'm kidding. But as a Star Wars guy, I respect Star Trek moreMore blacks in Star Trek tbh.

[ChumpDumper]

definitely looks much better than that shit Abrams dropped before. It still feels like the greatest fan flick/EU film ever made, and tbh still not sure about Abram's visual approach, though some of it looks great. Lucas is a really good visualist but then again, I can't complain about Abrams using real stormtroopers and shooting it on film again.I don't think I saw one lens flare in the trailer, so there's hope.

[HI-FI]

I don't think I saw one lens flare in the trailer, so there's hope.
yeah he went fkin overboard in the ST films. It feels more Spielbergian with the camera movements. That's not necessarily bad, I just dig Lucas' framing better. I'm more interested in how much of the story was changed from Lucas' treatment, but this looks above average.

[ChumpDumper]

yeah he went fkin overboard in the ST films. It feels more Spielbergian with the camera movements. That's not necessarily bad, I just dig Lucas' framing better. I'm more interested in how much of the story was changed from Lucas' treatment, but this looks above average.I understand, but take away his visuals and you get a guy who became a pretty bad filmmaker because no one around could tell him when he was sucking ass.

I get how things are different. Who started that focus change/zoom stuff for flight scenes? Michael Rymer in BSG? I find that kind of hackneyed now. Love Rymer's visuals in Hannibal. That show has some of the best I have ever seen on network TV.

Not sure how I will react to a Star Wars without laughable dialogue (if that's the case with this one). Is kendo mask the big bad guy?

[HI-FI]

I understand, but take away his visuals and you get a guy who became a pretty bad filmmaker because no one around could tell him when he was sucking ass.

I get how things are different. Who started that focus change/zoom stuff for flight scenes? Michael Rymer in BSG? I find that kind of hackneyed now. Love Rymer's visuals in Hannibal. That show has some of the best I have ever seen on network TV.

Not sure how I will react to a Star Wars without laughable dialogue (if that's the case with this one). Is kendo mask the big bad guy?
I actually don't know who the bad guy is, I haven't read any spoilers, other than Luke's chopped hand falling through space in the opening shot. Hope it's not true. I believe that digital zoom shot was first used in Episode II iirc.

[ChumpDumper]

I actually don't know who the bad guy is, I haven't read any spoilers, other than Luke's chopped hand falling through space in the opening shot. Hope it's not true. I believe that digital zoom shot was first used in Episode II iirc.OK, I don't remember the shakiness and quick blur until BSG.

[djohn2oo8]

Looks good.

[Mitch]

I'm kidding. But as a Star Wars guy, I respect Star Trek more

But star trek had the first interracial kiss on screen...

[AlexJones]

Matt Damon looking nigga smh

[phyzik]

A_K10fX9DSY

[DMX7]

Good or bad news? This had been rumored to be happening but Reuters is reporting it is a done deal.

I can't believe it's been this long since it was first announced.

[AlexJones]

Speaking of Star Wars


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABcXyZn9xjg&index=17&list=PL9A12F8F947849C 30

This review is better than the movie itself.

[chunticakes]

Speaking of Star Wars


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABcXyZn9xjg&index=17&list=PL9A12F8F947849C 30

This review is better than the movie itself.

I actually sat here right now and saw that. Gave me something productive to do at work.

[Trainwreck2100]

soccer ball robot's kinda growing on me tbqh

[Infinite_limit]

Speaking of Star Wars


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABcXyZn9xjg&index=17&list=PL9A12F8F947849C 30

This review is better than the movie itself.
I watched all 1:46 of that clip


He is funny but makes some great points
- Major plot holes (script rushed). Characters are REALLY REALLY naive
- Poor tone (scenes jumping from action to comedy)
- Lucas turned into a lazy Director (sitting in chair watching Camera 1 and Camera 2)
- Obviously way too much CGI. The fights are so mass and random (which side is which) that the viewer starts to zone out
- Either massive random fight scenes or two characters sitting on couch conversing


But the 2 more interesting arguments
- The War failed to have an affect on the main city. The characters lack urgency, flying cars fill the sky, there is a ballroom party and in general no ones life seems much affected by the War. He argues Lucas should have made the city deteriorate over the 3 film series. Film 1: normal - Film 2: less flying cars - Film 3: no flying cars, buildings are now deteriorating and there are people standing in food lines. So overall you don't get the sense that this enormous and important War to end all Wars is all that critical.

- Vader was too much of a focus. In 'The New Hope' Vader is just a robotic soldier. He does the dirty work, he is even ridiculed by the human Officers (that he chokes). Remember he almost perishes in the fighter plane. But in the new 3 titles he is treated as some sort of Jesus. Lucas should have made Episode III with Anakin as a piece of a bigger puzzle (the War) OR centering it around him is fine but Lucas should have actually built up Anakin's character. All we really know of him is he has anger problems. We didn't see any Jedi training compared to Luke in Empire Strikes Back. Luke was asking questions, we were learning along with him. None of that here just empty statements "You owe me for saving your life for the 10th time".


After watching this breakdown, whoa the films were far worse than I remember. My memory was mostly random meaningless giant fight scenes that made my eyes gloss over after 5 minutes and really lethargic character scenes.

[AlexJones]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-isAmaVbsM&index=13&list=PL9A12F8F947849C30

1:26 onwards. :lmao the black movement had begun in fucking 1980

[djohn2oo8]

sGbxmsDFVnE

Motherfuxking Yess!

[Pauly D]

Pretty good looking trailer but the hype is fucking laughable. There's literally no reason to be this excited. JewJew Abrams is as average as can be and there's only been 2 great Star Wars anyway (Return was fucking average). Plus that new droid is the most blatant merch advertisement ever put to film. Even the ewoks weren't this shameless. For fuck's sake they even gave it the most retarded, cutesy name possible. BB-8? Could it sound more Nickelodeon?

[angrydude]

Get used to it. There're going to release a minimum of one of these a year until the end of time.

[InRareForm]

Never got into Star Wars. Seems so lame.

[Reck]

Gotta admit, I got a semi hard on when I saw that trailer.

Nostalgia is strong with that trailer.

[benefactor]

Gotta admit, I got a semi hard on when I saw that trailer.

Nostalgia is strong with that trailer.
That's what got me the most. Felt like I was 12 again tbh.

[ChumpDumper]

But guys -- there's a black man in the cast!

[Pauly D]

Gotta admit, I got a semi hard on when I saw that trailer.

Nostalgia is strong with that trailer.

When the soft music comes in, the kind that's played in Empire if I recall, I did kinda enjoy it.


But guys -- there's a black man in the cast!

Might just be the fact that he looks subhuman. Most of us "racists" don't give a shit about his skin color but rather that he's ugly as sin. I have no reason to lie about this so spare me. If I had a problem with the black part I'd say it.

[Holden_Caulfield]

sick trailer. but did they really have to pick the nerdiest black guy ever?

[ChumpDumper]

When the soft music comes in, the kind that's played in Empire if I recall, I did kinda enjoy it.



Might just be the fact that he looks subhuman. Most of us "racists" don't give a shit about his skin color but rather that he's ugly as sin. I have no reason to lie about this so spare me. If I had a problem with the black part I'd say it.No reason to soft pedal your racism here, dude. You're safe behind your keyboard.

[Chinook]

so the original franchise and the new set...none of them stories actually took place on earth or have any earthlings participate in the wars? all happen in another galaxy?

It's supposed to take place many light-years away and in the distant past, so no.

[ChumpDumper]

so the original franchise and the new set...none of them stories actually took place on earth or have any earthlings participate in the wars? all happen in another galaxy?


It's supposed to take place many light-years away and in the distant past, so no.Watching literally the first seconds of the first movie tells you this.

[DisAsTerBot]

over under on how many more posts paulyd has in this thread??

[Pauly D]

over under on how many more posts paulyd has in this thread??

People keep bumping, I'll probably keep replying

[Trill Clinton]

Might just be the fact that he looks subhuman. Most of us "racists" don't give a shit about his skin color but rather that he's ugly as sin. I have no reason to lie about this so spare me. If I had a problem with the black part I'd say it.

http://i58.tinypic.com/2qjlpup.gif

so your issue is he isn't handsome enough for you?

[ChumpDumper]

http://i58.tinypic.com/2qjlpup.gif

so your issue is he isn't handsome enough for you?He likes his black men handsome.

[Chinook]

so your issue is he isn't handsome enough for you?

:lmao

[Pauly D]

http://i58.tinypic.com/2qjlpup.gif

so your issue is he isn't handsome enough for you?


He likes his black men handsome.

LOL DUDE YOU SAID A GUY IS UGLY THAT MEANS YOU FIND SOME GUYS ATTRACTIVE!!!

Are we in fucking middle school? You don't have to be a homo to recognize when someone looks like a caricature of a black man from one of those old racist cartoons. Yes, I prefer an actor that looks less pre-historic

[ChumpDumper]

LOL DUDE YOU SAID A GUY IS UGLY THAT MEANS YOU FIND SOME GUYS ATTRACTIVE!!!

Are we in fucking middle school? You don't have to be a homo to recognize when someone looks like a caricature of a black man from one of those old racist cartoons. Yes, I prefer an actor that looks less pre-historicDon't get so defensive about your taste in black men. Everyone has his preferences.

[UZER]

Watching literally the first seconds of the first movie tells you this.

:lol

[lefty]

:lmao disney spoling things

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0153YLTIY/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_P-Mpwb1KRT01Q

[lefty]

http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/9-30-2015/gITh4I.gif

[Chumpette]

https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/001/343/411/e56.jpg

[DMX7]

Spurtacular must be really bored today.