Star Wars Episode VII is happening - UPDATE: Episode VIII and IX to follow

*jumps with joy*

If Disney owns Lucasfilm, does this mean Leia will join the pantheon of Disney princesses?Laihendi

How is everyone **** about Star Wars being taken out of the hands of Sith Lord Lucas? I trust Disney to hire competent directors and staff to helm Star Wars (Joss Whedon) than Lucas.

Human-after-all

If Whedon directs a SW movie it will be the greatest thing to ever happen in the movie industry.

no doubt the movies will be rated G and feature lego characters voiced by crap comedic actors like jonah hill and seth rogen

Why is George Lucas getting so much hate in here? You'd think if anyone could make a good Star Wars film it'd be the guy who made it.Capitan_Kid

Really? I just don't understand the appeal. Tons of awful, boring dialogue, boring extended CGI sequences, and the ridiculously long and stupid Anakin/Obi Wan fight just turned me off. Not to mention the comically bad "NOOOOOOO!" at the end. jim_shorts

Maybe I'm just a little older, I dunno, but I never considered Star Wars dialog to be anything but bad. The only thing that saved it historically from being panned was its delivery. I almost expect it to be bad... that's how I enjoy it.

As for the final fight... I loved it. That along with Yoda's fight with Darth Sidious, and the opening star battle were among the best sequences I've seen in an action movie.

I had complaints -- I can easily tell that Qui-Gon's ghost was supposed to appear in several places, and for some reason didn't, which made the "revelation" from Yoda at the end feel like a rushed attempt to hide a gaping plot hole. I think Lucas should have insisted on Mr. Neeson's presence, or waited on him to heal, or had a like-sounding substitute. Anything but the tacked on revelation. I was also unhappy that the Wookie battle didn't last much longer. I also think Anakin's characterization was difficult to believe, as usual, but I felt Obi-Wan's characterization added just enough to save it.

Overall I thought it was a great addition to the movies, and I would love it if the other two had been similarly conceived.

If Disney owns Lucasfilm, does this mean Leia will join the pantheon of Disney princesses?Laihendi

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How is everyone **** about Star Wars being taken out of the hands of Sith Lord Lucas? I trust Disney to hire competent directors and staff to helm Star Wars (Joss Whedon) than Lucas.

Ballroompirate

If Whedon directs a SW movie it will be the greatest thing to ever happen in the movie industry.

This won't happen with at least Episode 7 since it is slated for 2015 the same year as Avengers 2 unless they rotate directors for 8 and 9.

[QUOTE="jim_shorts"]Really? I just don't understand the appeal. Tons of awful, boring dialogue, boring extended CGI sequences, and the ridiculously long and stupid Anakin/Obi Wan fight just turned me off. Not to mention the comically bad "NOOOOOOO!" at the end. m0zart

Maybe I'm just a little older, I dunno, but I never considered Star Wars dialog to be anything but bad. The only thing that saved it historically from being panned was its delivery. I almost expect it to be bad... that's how I enjoy it.

As for the final fight... I loved it. That along with Yoda's fight with Darth Sidious, and the opening star battle were among the best sequences I've seen in an action movie.

I had complaints -- I can easily tell that Qui-Gon's ghost was supposed to appear in several places, and for some reason didn't, which made the "revelation" from Yoda at the end feel like a rushed attempt to hide a gaping plot hole. I think Lucas should have insisted on Mr. Neeson's presence, or waited on him to heal, or had a like-sounding substitute. Anything but the tacked on revelation. I was also unhappy that the Wookie battle didn't last much longer. I also think Anakin's characterization was difficult to believe, as usual, but I felt Obi-Wan's characterization added just enough to save it.

Overall I thought it was a great addition to the movies, and I would love it if the other two had been similarly conceived.

Why is George Lucas getting so much hate in here? You'd think if anyone could make a good Star Wars film it'd be the guy who made it.Capitan_Kid

This is like when Disney bought Marvel all over again...I'll reserve my judgement until we see a trailer press info, and a cast list on the next movie.

I wonder what the plot will be. Leia and Luke's kids or what?

As long as Lucas is kept away from the writing and directing, I will give Disney a chance.

I wonder what the plot will be. Leia and Luke's kids or what?

narlymech

Ha!

I wonder what the plot will be. Leia and Luke's kids or what?

narlymech

just no.Allicrombie

[QUOTE="Laihendi"]If Disney owns Lucasfilm, does this mean Leia will join the pantheon of Disney princesses?supa_badman

The thrawn trilogy ? dkdk999

I'm hoping it's about Quai-Gon (I don't know how you spell it) leading up to Episode 1 or would like to see more of Darth Maul.

I hope it doesn't follow the adventures of Luke Skywalker. No one can replace Mark Hammill (not sure how you spell his last name either). Or a spin-off about that one character that has that look of Han Solo from Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire or that one guy who is in Jedi Knight.

YES!

Star Wars is a massive universe with tons of lore and with George Lucas out of the picture, the franchise can finally get the theatrical treatment it deserves. I'm willing to gamble on new talent making a fantastic new trilogy than a cash-in being worst than Ep I-III.

I just hope they completely forget about I-VI and start fresh.

I'm hoping it's about Quai-Gon (I don't know how you spell it) leading up to Episode 1 or would like to see more of Darth Maul.

I hope it doesn't follow the adventures of Luke Skywalker. No one can replace Mark Hammill (not sure how you spell his last name either). Or a spin-off about that one character that has that look of Han Solo from Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire or that one guy who is in Jedi Knight.

JDWolfie

To be honest, everybody is going to see it. It's probably going to be the highest grossing movie of all time. Star Wars is the most recognizable movie name of all time. I enjoy the series, but don't worship the original trilogy the way some do. I like episode 1 the most. Shoot me.

What I really care about is that if they do a new Indy series, they better not fvck him up. Indiana Jones is the third best TRILOGY right behind LOTR and Nolan's Bat trilogy. If they mess up Indy, I will freak.
Anybody like IJ more than SW?

Lucas being gone is reassuring, but them saying they're going to be releasing new Star Wars movies every 2 to 3 years like clockwork is pretty worrisome.

I wonder if Disney will be able to release the original, unaltered Star Wars trilogy on blu-ray. I'd pretty much love Disney if they could/do.

As long as Lucas' role is limited to, "creative Consultant", and they have no plans to listen to a damn word he has to say, I'm okay with this news. As one of the many SW fans that has been wishing someone tear the 'Verse' from his hands, I am surprised this hasn't happened sooner.

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I would rather them leave the story at Jedi's end. They can take us anywhere, any time. I'd even be up for a few full CG films, look at what Bioware did just for their ToR trailers. Give me 2 hours of that, I'd buy it.

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As for their plan to release a new movie every 2-3 years, I think that might push it. Unless they intend to keep it sequel free and let someone new make each installment. I just don't want Star Wars X - XX. The Verse is ripe with potential.

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I wonder if Disney will be able to release the original, unaltered Star Wars trilogy on blu-ray. I'd pretty much love Disney if they could/do.

Niff_T

And yes to this.

Somewhere, some Star Wars fanatics are contemplating suicide right now. Possibly those guys who actually believe the force is real.

Interesting the deal goes down while Wall Street is closed. Coincidence? I think not.

I am a Jedi!

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The whole Lucas empire, including LucasArts, Lucasfilm LTD, ILM and Skywalker Sound.

And Indiana Jones:P

wis3boi

Hmmm...they ruined Indy with aliens, so how will they ruin Star Wars?

a film about the Yuzhan Vong

Lucas being gone is reassuring, but them saying they're going to be releasing new Star Wars movies every 2 to 3 years like clockwork is pretty worrisome.

I wonder if Disney will be able to release the original, unaltered Star Wars trilogy on blu-ray. I'd pretty much love Disney if they could/do.

Niff_T

You misunderstood. It's a new trilogy, Episodes VII to IX. Both of the previous trilogies took 6 years and Lord of Rings, took 4. So 2-3 years per iteration is plenty of time to make a good movie.

Luke Skywalker vs. Emperor Zurg vs. Buzz Lightyear

F*** yeah!

People *****, but look what Disney's ownership of Marvel done.

Avengers was amazing, and Ironman3 looks like it will be too.

The film being out of Lucas's direct control could be a great turn of events.

The thrawn trilogy ? dkdk999

The Thrawn Trilogy was a book triliogy released in the 90's (before Episode I was being conceived) titled Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, and The Last Command, all authored by Timothy Zahn. I've only read part of the first book but it is fantastic.

[QUOTE="dkdk999"]The thrawn trilogy ? DarkGamer007

The Thrawn Trilogy was a book triliogy released in the 90's (before Episode I was being conceived) titled Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, and The Last Command, all authored by Timothy Zahn. I've only read part of the first book but it is fantastic.

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As long as Lucas' role is limited to, "creative Consultant", and they have no plans to listen to a damn word he has to say, I'm okay with this news. As one of the many SW fans that has been wishing someone tear the 'Verse' from his hands, I am surprised this hasn't happened sooner.

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this is the question though. How many strings were attached in the sale. Did he only agree to sell if he has final say? Did he make them promise no rated R or adult themed star wars movies? Do all the characters have to have stupid names like Nute Gunray and Dexter Jexter?? These are the question that could kill the new movies...

The prequel trilogy was terrible. Fail to see how anything could ruin those.

this is the question though. How many strings were attached in the sale. Did he only agree to sell if he has final say? Did he make them promise no rated R or adult themed star wars movies? Do all the characters have to have stupid names like Nute Gunray and Dexter Jexter?? These are the question that could kill the new movies...

Niff_T

I'll stipulate to that. I don't see Disney agreeing to anything like that. Why would they? I think they're keeping him around so people will think he still has a say. How can they not have seen Lucas driving the franchise at light speed into the side of a mountain. I can't see anyone at Disney thinking that continuing with his vision, from I, II, III through VII, VIII, IX. I just hope they make the full feature films rated M and above and they can have the Clone Wars animated type films for the kids.