Post by: PTRSAK on January 27, 2013, 05:44:31 AM
Lucasfilm, bought by Disney, planning to bring out another StarWars trilogy, Lucas not writing or directing, just a "creative consultant"...
I have a bad feeling about this.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 27, 2013, 06:28:41 AM
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Post by: turnsouth on January 27, 2013, 07:15:19 AM
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Post by: Metropolicity on January 27, 2013, 08:34:02 AM
I'll stick to making paper origami millennium falcons
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Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 27, 2013, 08:49:46 AM
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-27/jj-abrams-to-direct-next-star-wars-film/4486140
Lucasfilm, bought by Disney, planning to bring out another StarWars trilogy, Lucas not writing or directing, just a "creative consultant"...
I have a bad feeling about this.
Oh lord... :facepalm:
I'm planning on buying season 5 of Clone Wars, but this is just out of control. I think I'm gonna be off Star Wars for a long while after this. :puke:
Post by: Zed on January 27, 2013, 09:09:41 AM
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 27, 2013, 09:16:56 AM
2) The Robot Chicken guys already had a Star Wars TV show in the works (I thought even a few bits released) before Disney bought them.
3) There has been some pretty decent work in the Star Wars universe that had nothing to do with Lucas.
4) Lucas is not that great of a director, and particularly shows his terribleness in ANY romantic scene.
So... everyone... maybe calm down and judge whatever comes out on its own merit, instead of jumping to rash judgement. It's not like whoever follows can Smurf up Star Wars more than Lucas did himself. Well... mostly... :D
Post by: Zed on January 27, 2013, 09:42:08 AM
1) Talk of a Boba Fett TV series has been going on for YEARS, which would follow his teen years, I guess.
2) The Robot Chicken guys already had a Star Wars TV show in the works (I thought even a few bits released) before Disney bought them.
3) There has been some pretty decent work in the Star Wars universe that had nothing to do with Lucas.
4) Lucas is not that great of a director, and particularly shows his terribleness in ANY romantic scene.
So... everyone... maybe calm down and judge whatever comes out on its own merit, instead of jumping to rash judgement. It's not like whoever follows can Smurf up Star Wars more than Lucas
did himself. Well... mostly... :D
:rofl: this is true but romantic scenes in starwars :ahhh :D
Post by: kirk13 on January 27, 2013, 10:32:12 AM
RIP Star Wars
Post by: Whoey on January 27, 2013, 11:59:37 AM
http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/01/j-j-abrams-star-wars-2/
:facepalm:
Post by: Grathr on January 27, 2013, 12:29:59 PM
Post by: Gareth on January 27, 2013, 01:09:29 PM
1) Talk of a Boba Fett TV series has been going on for YEARS, which would follow his teen years, I guess.
2) The Robot Chicken guys already had a Star Wars TV show in the works (I thought even a few bits released) before Disney bought them.
3) There has been some pretty decent work in the Star Wars universe that had nothing to do with Lucas.
4) Lucas is not that great of a director, and particularly shows his terribleness in ANY romantic scene.
So... everyone... maybe calm down and judge whatever comes out on its own merit, instead of jumping to rash judgement. It's not like whoever follows can Smurf up Star Wars more than Lucas did himself. Well... mostly... :D
I'm with Lynn, it's not like Lucas did a great job on the second trilogy anyway. JJ Abrams did do a good enough job on Star Trek IMO that I'm interested to see what he might do with Star Wars. I'm not going to panic until there is actually something in production and I get to see where they are going with this.
Post by: enki_ck on January 27, 2013, 02:02:27 PM
:D
Post by: Steinar on January 27, 2013, 03:25:54 PM
Disclaimer: I'm not a Star Wars fan and not a Disney fan, though I do love a good Goofy cartoon. (Disney the company makes me want to start swearing about Mickey Mouse and copyright law, but that's politics so not in here...)
Post by: turnsouth on January 27, 2013, 03:28:46 PM
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Post by: derekmac on January 27, 2013, 04:11:56 PM
There's a lot more to the Star Wars universe than just the Skywalkers, and the stories have great potential to make great movies, IMHO.
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 27, 2013, 04:59:23 PM
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Post by: kirk13 on January 27, 2013, 05:17:50 PM
It doesn't matter how bad they end up being. Hardcore nerds (like me) will still line up to see them.
Def
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And that my friends is exactly why the house of rat bought it!
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 27, 2013, 05:28:54 PM
Def
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Post by: nuphoria on January 27, 2013, 11:30:06 PM
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 28, 2013, 08:56:42 AM
That said, to make a digression, I don't think Spielberg is a good director either. But, put them together, and you get the Lennon and McCartney of movies direction/production.
Lucas doesn't have the technical eye or skills, but he has "the vision thing"... he knows how a plot should develop, he understands the idea of the epic story line, and so on. I don't think there's many people in movies who are better at embodying the Joseph Campbell hero idea in his work than Lucas. Spielberg, on the other hand, is an excellent technical director, but he completely lacks "the vision thing". He understands angles, transitions, pans, zooms, framing, vignetting, and all that photographic/videographic composition stuff. He just has no freaking imagination of his own. But again, put them together, and they've made some simply awesome movies.
Personally, I think JJ Abrams is a hack. He's a young version of James Cameron, who really only has ever done one kind of movie. Ever notice that "Avatar" is pretty much the same as "Alien/Aliens"? Same overall plot, storyline, events, and so on. For proof of my claim here, just look at Abrams' work with the Transformers movies. Not that they aren't technically well done movies with great FX, but every movie Abrams has directed is pretty much the same movie, just change out the character names, locations, and so on. Bleh. I'm sure Episode VII will follow in the same suit; people will love it because of the FX, the scenery, the action, and so on. Just expect it to be the same thing as any of his other movies, just with different names in the same kind of story.
Post by: kirk13 on January 28, 2013, 10:20:21 AM
Timothy Zahn's Heirs to the Empire trilogy wasn't bad,in fact one of the better book series .The Rougue Squadron books could make the basis of a good TV series.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 28, 2013, 10:36:02 AM
Post by: Whoey on January 28, 2013, 10:57:04 AM
I can't remember how many times Grant & I watched the VHS remasters or the original trilogy years ago... probably enough to wear out the tapes. Nothing good on TV, and no money to rent anything else, watch star wars... again :P
I think that now that the prequel story is out of the way it should be much easier to carry on... I wouldn't mind seeing story lines based on the Solo twins...
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 28, 2013, 12:09:57 PM
On a slightly more serious,if geeky note,I wonder if the house of the rat are going to keep the post Battle of Endor story lines established in the Lucas approved books?
Timothy Zahn's Heirs to the Empire trilogy wasn't bad,in fact one of the better book series .The Rougue Squadron books could make the basis of a good TV series.
I'd love to see Shadows Of The Empire, although maybe it would have to be an animated movie since it stars the original cast, except Han Solo who was frozen in carbonite at the time.
I also think an X Wing series would be pretty cool, but only as long as there's a spinoff with Wraith Squadron!
"Get a good look fast before Kell blows it up."
"I don't have to blow up everything I see. I just like to..."
:rofl:
I'd love to see "Yub yub Commander" become a catch phrase...
Def
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 28, 2013, 12:19:13 PM
(That was the sound of that lot flying over my head :P )
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 28, 2013, 12:53:36 PM
Wraith Squadron was a side project by Wedge Antilles, the only pilot to survive two Death Star runs- the first being with Luke and the second being with Lando. When Wedge reformed Rogue Squadron he looked for pilots with other training as well, such as counter insurgency, hand to hand combat, code slicing etc. When he developed the Wraith Squadron concept he went the other way, finding people whose primary specialties were things like demolitions, infantry, intelligence etc and helped them develop piloting skills. To save money on training costs he started with recruits who were being washed out, so basically he ended up with a band of misfits, including one guy named Kell Tainer who was a demolitions and hand to hand combat speSmurfpillst who wanted to fly fighters in memory of his father who was a fighter pilot. He likes to blow things up...
The Yub yub Commander became a running joke in Wraith Squadron because during the initial screening process Wedge was (jokingly) told that one of the applicants was a genetically enhanced Ewok, and that joke took on a life of it's own.
There you go- all up to speed now... :D
Def
Post by: kirk13 on January 28, 2013, 01:04:04 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 28, 2013, 01:11:11 PM
Post by: tosh on January 28, 2013, 01:23:01 PM
The original worked simply because if it was fresh and with virtually no-name actors it became almost believable.
The second attempt episodes IV-VI are quite simply appalling in my view. A ridiculous amount of poorly executed CGI's coupled with famous actors thus bringning type-cast problems with it too. I could actually have forgiven the CGI effect's (bit like shoulder pads in the 80's). But the use of Ewan McGregor was a huge mistake, along with Liam Neeson. It just completely destroyed the whole illusion to me. Their characters should have been played by unknown actors, thus bringing a real sense of originality to the franschise or failing that an actor of Johnny Depps calibre may well have worked too. As it is, I and many others simply couldn't get "in to it".
Rubbish in my view - but I guess the money was more important.
Post by: Landrew on January 28, 2013, 01:59:45 PM
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 28, 2013, 06:18:42 PM
The things is, for most of us, the original trilogy got that grandfather clause thing where we somehow overlook all the flaws, and focus on what was good. NO ONE seems to remember the stupidity that is the Ewoks.
Ep 1 was frustrating, because it had the terrible Anakin story, and Jar Jar, but the pretty awesome Qui Gon/ Obi Wan / Darth Maul bits.
(And, by the way, when I want to show my lack of enthusiasm for something, I have adopted saying 'Woo-hoo... now THIS is podracing' in the most monotone emulation of the line I can muster.)
Ep 2 is a pretty huge improvement. Much less terrible, much more awesome.
Ep 3 was (except for ANY scene with both Anakin and Padme) FRICKIN AWESOME!
As for bad effects... Hmmm... you remember the original version of the scene in Jabba's throneroom with the singer and slave dancers? No? How about the stop-motion Taun-Tauns from Ep 5? No? Hmmm.... How about... those BIG UGLY chroma key marks around the tie fighters throughout the entire original Star Wars? You know, the ones that have now been digitally fixed in the newer versions? No? Hmmm...
Most every visual effect will eventually start looking bad. ILM has consistently been the people pushing the boundaries of what is doable.
Let me stop to ask maybe the single most obvious question so many obsessive Star Wars fans (myself included) often overlook: Do you think maybe we're expecting too much from movies that are at their essence supposed to be fun romp reinventions of the saturday matinee serials?
I hear the angry grumbles already...
Post by: derekmac on January 28, 2013, 06:25:29 PM
NO ONE seems to remember the stupidity that is the Ewoks.I thought everyone loved Ewoks :think: :cry:
I quite honestly enjoy all six movies! Though I do find Luke to be very whiny and irritating at times, and Jar Jar, well..... yeah, they really could have done without him, okeday.
Hmm, this makes me want to start reading Star Wars books again! Kindle, here I come. :ahhh
Post by: Gareth on January 28, 2013, 07:11:15 PM
Phew, that feels better. :D
Post by: dks on January 28, 2013, 07:28:26 PM
Again I've got to side with Lynn on this. I would also add that Hayden Christensen (the relatively unknown actor of the group) had all the acting skill of a piece of pine and the charisma of a damp flannel. THAT was what really annoyed me about the films, the fact they were totally centred around a character that was played by, not one, but TWO actor who couldn't get a single iota of my sympathy or empathy. :rant:
Phew, that feels better. :D
Is it because he is Canadian?? :rofl: :tool:
The 3 original ones had Harrison Ford and an evil Darth Vader. The new ones did not. The actors were adult.
Also episode one starts with a stupid race round the desert, which the 1st time I saw it made me think that they were just trying to find something to make a computer game out off later. (I have no idea if they did) Also too many young actors that made it look like you were watching a teen/kid TV movie rather than a proper film.
I must have watched the original ones again and again many times, and the new ones maybe twice... no atraction there.
Post by: Grathr on January 28, 2013, 07:48:03 PM
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=NO#/watch?v=Mz550T3QeAo
:facepalm:
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 28, 2013, 09:12:23 PM
If you want to see some really silly Star Wars, take a look at the Star Wars Holiday Special on youtube.
Do NOT take a look at the Star Wars Holiday Special. I thought it was bad when I was 7. YOU ARE WARNED! :D
EDIT: Although... it WAS the first introduction of Boba Fett. So... No, it was terrible.
Post by: turnsouth on January 28, 2013, 10:21:40 PM
Do NOT take a look at the Star Wars Holiday Special. I thought it was bad when I was 7. YOU ARE WARNED! :D
EDIT: Although... it WAS the first introduction of Boba Fett. So... No, it was terrible.
While I will admit that it is horrible, if one remembers that it was produced at a time when anything with "Star Wars" in the title was like printing money, it's understandable.
Plus, it's the only time you get to hear the lyrics to the Star Wars theme music :whistle:
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on January 28, 2013, 11:11:23 PM
That said, I think the choice of Ewan MacGregor for Obi Wan was brilliant, although I thought his performance in Ep. III, especially at the end, was rather wooden as well. Even Obi Wan would have been more emotional at the discovery of Anakin's betrayal of the Jedi, and then having to cut down his former padawan... Ewan MacGregor is a phenomenal actor in general, and I've like pretty much everything I've seen him in, all different kinds of things, from Blackhawk Down, to Big Fish. His range is outstanding.
I also think Ep. I should have focused more on Obi Wan really, rather than child-Anakin. Other than Anakin, he really is the fulcrum of the first three episodes, and it would have been nice to see more character development with him, and also with Qui Gon. But of course, no one bothers to consult me on any of this, do they? :whistle:
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 28, 2013, 11:22:14 PM
Post by: Gareth on January 28, 2013, 11:36:04 PM
If you see an actor (like Ewan McGregor) who is great in a bunch of movies, and kinda bad in one or two, I always put that down to the director. The actor has shown the ability to act, repeatedly. Same with Natalie Portman. She's very good... in other movies. Gotta be the director at that point.Absolutely. :tu:
Ewan McGregor has also gone on record saying just how much he didn't like making the films. Not to say he didn't give the performance he was asked to, just that it's very hard to give it your all when you're not enjoying your job. :-\
Post by: Landrew on January 29, 2013, 02:35:30 AM
If you see an actor (like Ewan McGregor) who is great in a bunch of movies, and kinda bad in one or two, I always put that down to the director. The actor has shown the ability to act, repeatedly. Same with Natalie Portman. She's very good... in other movies. Gotta be the director at that point.Absolutely. :tu:
Ewan McGregor has also gone on record saying just how much he didn't like making the films. Not to say he didn't give the performance he was asked to, just that it's very hard to give it your all when you're not enjoying your job. :-\
Hard for me to imagine saying you didn't like doing something that pays you millions.
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 29, 2013, 03:10:49 AM
Hard for me to imagine saying you didn't like doing something that pays you millions.
The job that paid most in my life was probably the one I liked least. It sometimes happens. Tons of money doesn't always bring happiness... although I'd risk finding out. :D
Post by: Landrew on January 29, 2013, 03:13:37 AM
If you don't like doing something, don't do it, but if you're doing it for the money, obviously you liked it well enough to do it.Hard for me to imagine saying you didn't like doing something that pays you millions.
The job that paid most in my life was probably the one I liked least. It sometimes happens. Tons of money doesn't always bring happiness... although I'd risk finding out. :D
Post by: PTRSAK on January 29, 2013, 03:58:09 AM
Also episode one starts with a stupid race round the desert, which the 1st time I saw it made me think that they were just trying to find something to make a computer game out off later. (I have no idea if they did)
Yes, yes they did... and it was crap
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ae/SWracer.jpg)
Post by: ironraven on January 29, 2013, 05:45:30 AM
Post by: dks on January 29, 2013, 07:05:43 AM
Also episode one starts with a stupid race round the desert, which the 1st time I saw it made me think that they were just trying to find something to make a computer game out off later. (I have no idea if they did)
Yes, yes they did... and it was crap
Many thanks :D
Post by: Gareth on January 29, 2013, 07:48:49 AM
I think the terms "under contract" and "being professional" would seem relevant here. :)If you don't like doing something, don't do it, but if you're doing it for the money, obviously you liked it well enough to do it.Hard for me to imagine saying you didn't like doing something that pays you millions.
The job that paid most in my life was probably the one I liked least. It sometimes happens. Tons of money doesn't always bring happiness... although I'd risk finding out. :D
I wish I could find something more profound to say, but all that comes to mind is this: "I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened. ":rofl:
Post by: Grathr on January 29, 2013, 04:17:09 PM
http://gizmodo.com/5979720/heres-what-itd-look-like-if-jj-abrams-directed-the-original-star-wars
Post by: Gareth on January 29, 2013, 05:03:42 PM
Gizmodo seems to think that jj abrams as the new director might be a good idea.Love it. :D
http://gizmodo.com/5979720/heres-what-itd-look-like-if-jj-abrams-directed-the-original-star-wars
Post by: dks on November 06, 2013, 07:39:43 AM
Heads up for the UK lot:
Casting for the new Star Wars starts soon in the UK.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/tv-film-news/star-wars-open-auditions-held-2681071
Casting sessions for the film will begin later this week around the UK and Ireland - including London, Dublin and Glasgow, according to the BBC.
The film's makers are trying to fill two roles in the movie.
A casting notice seen by the BBC says the characters are a "street smart and strong" orphaned girl in her late teens and a "smart capable" man in his late teens or early 20s.
The auditions, which are due to begin in Bristol on November 9, were initially announced on the Twitter account @UKopencall - which described them as being for "a major Hollywood movie," according to the BBC
Post by: CanadianLMfan on November 06, 2013, 01:53:09 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on November 06, 2013, 02:08:54 PM
[HQ] Tex Richman rap scene (Muppets movie 2011) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKJKjXAY5bs#ws)
I'm quite certain I don't want to see Grandmaster Darth and DJ OB-1 in a rap battle with Ice WOK. :facepalm:
I realize this was a joke, but I am worried it might be a bit too close to the truth for my comfort.
If Disney Made Star Wars - Randomness (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Op2OjZWkU#ws)
I have no faith in Disney, and haven't in many years. Not since their movies started to be more "How many celebrities and cameos can we ram into one film?" rather than "How can we really make something people would really enjoy?"
Def
Post by: Steinar on November 06, 2013, 02:38:32 PM
Disclaimer: Haven't seen that movie either.
Post by: Whoey on November 28, 2014, 03:49:51 PM
Post by: Whoey on November 28, 2014, 04:14:57 PM
http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/lucasfilm/starwarstheforceawakens/
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
12 more months...
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: Whoey on November 28, 2014, 04:33:12 PM
that sith lightsaber!!!
and the xwings should be renamed sexwings.... cause they're well sexy!!!
Post by: Whoey on November 28, 2014, 05:32:18 PM
Post by: enki_ck on November 28, 2014, 09:11:50 PM
Hope they don't mess it up. :doh:
Post by: Whoey on November 28, 2014, 09:18:41 PM
for those non itunes quicktime and lazy users:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOVFvcNfvE
Post by: derekmac on November 28, 2014, 10:01:35 PM
Looking forward to this. :woohoo:Yeah, I hope they don't turn it into a piece of rat sith!
Hope they don't mess it up. :doh:
Post by: kirk13 on November 28, 2014, 10:53:24 PM
Post by: derekmac on November 28, 2014, 11:11:34 PM
Do we have a yawning emoticon somewhere?No, but we have this.
:kirky:
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Post by: kirk13 on November 28, 2014, 11:15:43 PM
Sorry,but NO!Do we have a yawning emoticon somewhere?No, but we have this.
:kirky:
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I'm not taking the blame for what Disney are going to do to Star Wars,I'M JUST NOT :rant:
Post by: kirk13 on November 28, 2014, 11:20:40 PM
http://youtu.be/oi7KPDi_yQI
Post by: derekmac on December 01, 2014, 01:08:27 PM
Post by: magentus on December 01, 2014, 01:46:51 PM
On the negative side - disney
Trailer looks good, but if they had failed to make it look good in the trailer it's over before it's begun!
It would be nice to see a decent star wars film apart from ESB and the non ewok bits of RotJ for a change.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 01, 2014, 01:56:27 PM
Sorry,but NO!Do we have a yawning emoticon somewhere?No, but we have this.
:kirky:
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I'm not taking the blame for what Disney are going to do to Star Wars,I'M JUST NOT :rant:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2Op2OjZWkU
I'm concerned about JJ Abrams directing. Yes he did an excellent job with Star Trek and Avengers, but there are important differences. In Avengers, there was no real, established media other than comics to mess up, and movies and comics are usually very different. In Star Trek every geek in the audience breathed a sigh of relief as soon as Spock pointed out that this was an alternate timeline, an accepted concept in the world of Star Trek.
In Star Wars there is a very well established universe, with no alternate universes, no time travel, and an amazing expanded universe that George Lucas insisted all interact logically with the established continuity. Now there's no Lucas and a director famous for going his own way with things.
But, after seeing the trailer, I am cautiously optimistic. Very cautious, but still optimistic.
Def
Post by: magentus on December 01, 2014, 02:04:31 PM
If I was George Lucas I'd give Peter Jackson whatever he wanted to direct all 3 new ones.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 01, 2014, 02:12:43 PM
If I was George Lucas I'd give Peter Jackson whatever he wanted to direct all 3 new ones.
Lucas has no more say in it. It's all under the direct control and iron fist of Mousecorp Incorporated.
And, I might have agreed with Peter Jackson had I not seen or been aware of any of the Hobbit movies. :facepalm:
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Post by: magentus on December 01, 2014, 02:18:35 PM
If I was George Lucas I'd give Peter Jackson whatever he wanted to direct all 3 new ones.
Lucas has no more say in it. It's all under the direct control and iron fist of Mousecorp Incorporated.
And, I might have agreed with Peter Jackson had I not seen or been aware of any of the Hobbit movies. :facepalm:
Def
I can't disagree with you there, but if you watch them as purely fantasy films and forget all about the hobbit, it makes it easier. The new one has Trebuchet ogres and a battle elk! They have to count for something.
Post by: enki_ck on December 01, 2014, 02:44:48 PM
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=42551.0;attach=134935;image)
:drool:
:whistle:
(https://scontent-b-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10356162_810839505628428_4761546512784939523_n.jpg?oh=02fe091f06b2fcf4ae401af5c0d21035&oe=55181ACC)
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 01, 2014, 02:46:24 PM
If I was George Lucas I'd give Peter Jackson whatever he wanted to direct all 3 new ones.
Lucas has no more say in it. It's all under the direct control and iron fist of Mousecorp Incorporated.
And, I might have agreed with Peter Jackson had I not seen or been aware of any of the Hobbit movies. :facepalm:
Def
I can't disagree with you there, but if you watch them as purely fantasy films and forget all about the hobbit, it makes it easier. The new one has Trebuchet ogres and a battle elk! They have to count for something.
You see where I'm coming from though- I really don't need to see a side story with Yoda's secret affair with Paris Hilton and the scandal it caused amongst the remainder of the Jedi Council which is what inevitably led to Yoda's dismissal and exile to Dagobah.
Def
Post by: derekmac on December 01, 2014, 02:59:52 PM
Post by: magentus on December 01, 2014, 03:14:21 PM
Post by: Whoey on December 01, 2014, 03:14:44 PM
yup, seen a number of these and variants.(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=42551.0;attach=134935;image)
:drool:
:whistle:
(https://scontent-b-vie.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10356162_810839505628428_4761546512784939523_n.jpg?oh=02fe091f06b2fcf4ae401af5c0d21035&oe=55181ACC)
some people nitpicking that the hilt would not stop a lightsaber, but imho due to how it is emitted it would be impossible to have it all lightsaber... many with multiple ridiculous branches like this...
http://weknowmemes.com/2014/11/star-wars-the-force-awakens-new-lightsaber-memes-10-pics/
:facepalm:
Post by: Lichtbote on December 01, 2014, 04:13:34 PM
On the plus side - JJ Abrams
Ääääh, what? :o ???
I see absolutly no plus in JarJar Abrams - he already ruined Star Trek (made a nice SF-action-movie, but ruined "Star Trek").
He accompaniyed with Disney, the ultimate dark side - they can do what the Emperor wasn´t able to.
Post by: magentus on December 01, 2014, 04:27:07 PM
On the plus side - JJ Abrams
Ääääh, what? :o ???
I see absolutly no plus in JarJar Abrams - he already ruined Star Trek (made a nice SF-action-movie, but ruined "Star Trek").
He accompaniyed with Disney, the ultimate dark side - they can do what the Emperor wasn´t able to.
:rofl:
I'm clutching at straws here Lichtbote - I'm a very disallusioned nearly ex-fan
Post by: Etherealicer on December 01, 2014, 05:01:48 PM
And since that has changed I stopped watching Star Wars... Mind you, its not about that detail in particular, that detail is symptomatic for the changes made...
Post by: derekmac on December 01, 2014, 05:18:45 PM
Derek - what would you recommend in the way of books? I like the darker stuff and Chewbacca.Hmm, good question. The problem is, I'm HORRIBLE with book names, and they're all packed away now. :facepalm:
I don't think any of the ones I read were really all that dark though. Some darker than the movies, but most were pretty equal. Let me do some Google fu, and see what I can come up with.
Ok, I'll list the ones I can remember here, and hopefully I'll find most of them.
The Jedi Academy trilogy (one of my favourite sets!)
The Han Solo Trilogy
The Han Solo Adventures
The Adventures of Lando Calrissian
Thrawn trilogy
The Corellian Trilogy
The New Rebellion
Planet of Twilight
I know there's more, but I can't figure out which ones now.
Post by: Lichtbote on December 01, 2014, 05:32:04 PM
And if needed, i will be the last one sitting on my couch and using my blaster to shoot unter the table. :whistle: :ahhh
Post by: Whoey on December 01, 2014, 05:46:22 PM
http://www.cad-comic.com/cad/
:rofl:
Post by: Grathr on December 01, 2014, 06:09:43 PM
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 01, 2014, 06:21:09 PM
Derek - what would you recommend in the way of books? I like the darker stuff and Chewbacca.Nothing from the New Jeri Order books. Chewbacca dies in the first one.
Def
Sent from my smurfing hunk of techno sorcery
Post by: comis on December 01, 2014, 07:02:28 PM
On the plus side - JJ Abrams
Ääääh, what? :o ???
I see absolutly no plus in JarJar Abrams - he already ruined Star Trek (made a nice SF-action-movie, but ruined "Star Trek").
He accompaniyed with Disney, the ultimate dark side - they can do what the Emperor wasn´t able to.
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Regardless how bad it gets, I will still got sucker in by the beam and watch the film. :facepalm:
Post by: Whoey on December 01, 2014, 07:51:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v93Jh6JNBng
:facepalm: :rofl:
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 01, 2014, 08:05:48 PM
I will say however, that I have the original pre-smurfed up versions of the original trilogy on DVD, and won't watch the later versions that got re-Lucased. I am actually really glad that he's not directly involved in this next phase. I did like Abrams' take on Star Trek too actually, it was true enough to the old ways, but fresh enough to not just be a clone (like the Hobbit after LOTR's success), and add something a bit "new" to the mix. I hope he does this with the Star Wars film, but in reality I have to approach this as being something entirely new (much like a new James Bond era) otherwise I'll be pretty much guaranteed to be disappointed
Post by: Whoey on December 01, 2014, 09:41:55 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 01, 2014, 09:53:12 PM
Post by: Lynn LeFey on December 01, 2014, 10:53:41 PM
I hate to say it...
Maybe I'm...
Maybe I'm over Star Wars? :cry:
Then again, 'Star Wars: Rebels' isn't completely terrible. So....
Post by: magentus on December 01, 2014, 11:12:13 PM
I'm REALLY on the fence about the new Star Wars stuff. I want so desperately to WANT to be excited, but I'm not.
I hate to say it...
Maybe I'm...
Maybe I'm over Star Wars? :cry:
Then again, 'Star Wars: Rebels' isn't completely terrible. So....
+1 Lynn,
I really want to like the new movies, same as every batman film and every ZZ Top album after Eliminator, but I'm pretty sure I'm gonna be disappointed.
Ah well, could be a lot worse.
Post by: kirk13 on December 01, 2014, 11:55:12 PM
Derek - what would you recommend in the way of books? I like the darker stuff and Chewbacca.
Thing is...none of it happens(happened?have willen happends?). All that cannon,Lucas approved stuff set post Jedi is wiped clear! On the plus side,the Mighty Chewbacca lives( :woohoo:) On the down side,how good would the Thawn trilogy have been?
Post by: Lynn LeFey on December 02, 2014, 04:33:27 AM
Not my idea, but I thought it particularly fitting here.
(http://i.imgur.com/MdP0sZR.jpg)
Post by: comis on December 02, 2014, 05:32:59 AM
I did like Abrams' take on Star Trek too actually, it was true enough to the old ways, but fresh enough to not just be a clone (like the Hobbit after LOTR's success), and add something a bit "new" to the mix. I hope he does this with the Star Wars film, but in reality I have to approach this as being something entirely new (much like a new James Bond era) otherwise I'll be pretty much guaranteed to be disappointed
Maybe I too watch the original Star Wars as a kid, so I felt so much drawn to the character/acting/drama from the original trilogy. Nowadays, besides the oversupply of special effect/CG, there aren't much to look forward to. I just hope it's not like Hobbit to LOTR. I actually like Abram's stuff, probably it all got started from Alias.
Post by: Whoey on December 03, 2014, 07:20:46 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaR2HHq-ltA
Post by: SteveC on December 03, 2014, 07:58:30 PM
The Sith Army Knife...
Not my idea, but I thought it particularly fitting here.
(http://i.imgur.com/MdP0sZR.jpg)
Nice !
Post by: ironraven on December 04, 2014, 02:24:06 AM
But I'm afraid that the prequeals were so bad that it might have ruined Star Wars for me. But the trailer is certainly pretty. I'm loving the X-wings going in at wavetops.
Post by: Whoey on December 04, 2014, 03:26:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdEO76klfrs
:jedi:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 05, 2014, 01:14:54 AM
Def
Post by: TheDude on December 17, 2014, 01:50:24 PM
Post by: Corwyn on December 17, 2014, 02:32:14 PM
:whistle:
Post by: PTRSAK on December 17, 2014, 02:59:14 PM
Post by: PTRSAK on December 17, 2014, 03:04:21 PM
Post by: PTRSAK on December 17, 2014, 03:09:09 PM
Hitler Reacts to Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyMPdKNqtFg#ws)
Post by: kkokkolis on December 17, 2014, 03:38:56 PM
Post by: Whoey on December 17, 2014, 04:20:59 PM
Quote
For a long time Star Wars fans have been clamoring for Disney/Lucasfilm to re-release the original, unaltered cut of the first Star Wars trilogy, and Comicbook.com has now confirmed with two independent reliable sources that just such a plan is under way.http://comicbook.com/blog/2014/08/16/exclusive-original-unaltered-cut-of-star-wars-trilogy-to-be-rele/
According to our sources, Disney has plans to release the original cut of the Star Wars trilogy on Blu-ray. Our sources indicate that the project has been under way for quite some time, but it’s been challenging because of some damage to the original negatives they are utilizing. The goal is to release A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of Jedi in their complete, unaltered, original form without the redone special edition SFX.
Our sources did not have an exact date as to when the original cut of the Star Wars Trilogy would be released on Blu-ray, due to the challenges Disney has encountered in pulling everything together. However, our sources indicated the goal is to have it ready and released before Star Wars Episode VII is released in theaters.
Interesting if it does actually happen, guess that means a few more Blurays for my collection!
Post by: zoidberg on December 18, 2014, 11:15:01 AM
and of course...:rofl:
Hitler Reacts to Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyMPdKNqtFg#ws)
Post by: Whoey on December 19, 2014, 08:54:25 PM
Post by: magentus on April 16, 2015, 10:52:15 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8zLbS_XivQ
Post by: derekmac on April 16, 2015, 11:20:24 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on April 16, 2015, 11:39:53 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing it.
+100
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 17, 2015, 12:04:52 AM
But I needs my fix!
Def
Post by: derekmac on April 17, 2015, 12:50:51 AM
Post by: Whoey on April 17, 2015, 12:56:54 AM
New trailer gives me hope that the new trilogy will not suck as the prequels did.
Post by: derekmac on April 17, 2015, 12:58:19 AM
Post by: Whoey on April 17, 2015, 01:31:12 AM
I think a lot of fans are going with the assumption that even though some stuff is not cannon anymore, it's still accepted as extended/expanded/alternate universe.
Post by: magentus on April 17, 2015, 09:38:17 AM
Post by: kirk13 on April 17, 2015, 09:43:38 AM
Post by: zoidberg on April 17, 2015, 09:45:34 AM
Where's the flogging the dead horse smilie?
:bdh:
Post by: Gareth on April 17, 2015, 09:51:44 AM
Post by: magentus on April 17, 2015, 09:59:58 AM
I suspect a lot of fans are being very cagey in their expectations after the soul-crushing disappointment that was the second trilogy. Yes I'm looking forward to seeing this, though I doubt I'll be queuing up on opening night.
I agree with all the above. I don't want to get my hopes up. On the plus side JJ Abrams is directing, and the trailer looks amazing: the crashed Star Destroyer, the X-Wings flying over the lake and the teaser of the old crew - all looks good. Topped off by.................No sign of C3PO It's all good!
Post by: Whoey on April 17, 2015, 10:06:10 AM
The prequels have a pretty high standard of disappointment, I doubt that level will be achieved again.
Post by: magentus on April 17, 2015, 10:21:56 AM
I think the Director is a safe pair of hands and he has enough success to stick to his own vision rather than Lucas's ponzi scheme way of doing things. ::)
Fingers crossed.
Post by: Gareth on April 17, 2015, 10:23:32 AM
I suspect a lot of fans are being very cagey in their expectations after the soul-crushing disappointment that was the second trilogy. Yes I'm looking forward to seeing this, though I doubt I'll be queuing up on opening night.
I agree with all the above. I don't want to get my hopes up. On the plus side JJ Abrams is directing, and the trailer looks amazing: the crashed Star Destroyer, the X-Wings flying over the lake and the teaser of the old crew - all looks good. Topped off by.................No sign of C3PO It's all good!
Hate to disappoint, but Antony Daniels is definitely in the the new film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=222-yrMLZFs
Post by: magentus on April 17, 2015, 10:28:31 AM
I suspect a lot of fans are being very cagey in their expectations after the soul-crushing disappointment that was the second trilogy. Yes I'm looking forward to seeing this, though I doubt I'll be queuing up on opening night.
I agree with all the above. I don't want to get my hopes up. On the plus side JJ Abrams is directing, and the trailer looks amazing: the crashed Star Destroyer, the X-Wings flying over the lake and the teaser of the old crew - all looks good. Topped off by.................No sign of C3PO It's all good!
Hate to disappoint, but Antony Daniels is definitely in the the new film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=222-yrMLZFs
NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :facepalm:
Post by: Whoey on April 17, 2015, 11:12:21 AM
Post by: magentus on April 17, 2015, 11:15:30 AM
better 3p0 than jarjar :facepalm:
Only just though! 3PO is the original JarJar (less rascist though thank goodness) I don't know what they were thinking about with jarjar.
Post by: Whoey on April 17, 2015, 11:46:38 AM
imho, they tried too hard to make the prequels excessively kid friendly
Post by: magentus on April 17, 2015, 11:51:35 AM
comedy, although it ended up being completely childish/racist... :facepalm:
imho, they tried too hard to make the prequels excessively kid friendly
Yep, they're the ones who buy the merch.
We've had Battlestar Galactica since then which shows that there is an audience for brilliantly done drama, and I'm hoping JJ Abrams is going to draw a line under the sequels and start again as if they never happened.
My BIG concern is that it's now a Disney franchise.................
Post by: Whoey on April 17, 2015, 12:00:16 PM
I beg to differ...comedy, although it ended up being completely childish/racist... :facepalm:
imho, they tried too hard to make the prequels excessively kid friendly
Yep, they're the ones who buy the merch.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1418134/collection/DSC_0027.JPG)
And that's a fairly old photo...
Post by: magentus on April 17, 2015, 12:04:19 PM
I beg to differ...comedy, although it ended up being completely childish/racist... :facepalm:
imho, they tried too hard to make the prequels excessively kid friendly
Yep, they're the ones who buy the merch.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1418134/collection/DSC_0027.JPG)
And that's a fairly old photo...
:o Who can resist Boba Fett merch though? He's my joint 2nd favourite character along with R2
Nice collection! Is it all Boba Fett or do you have other bits?
Post by: Whoey on April 17, 2015, 12:06:35 PM
I really need to do an inventory at some point... :ahhh
Post by: magentus on April 17, 2015, 12:08:48 PM
Yup, mostly Boba, some Jango, various other misc "mandalorian" related... I have some Yoda stuff as well.
I really need to do an inventory at some point... :ahhh
I see you have your own metal show too. You are living the life my friend :salute:
Post by: kirk13 on April 17, 2015, 05:17:31 PM
Where's the flogging the dead horse smilie?
:bdh:
Messa thinking that's the one! Yousa wise Lobsta!
Post by: Whoey on April 17, 2015, 08:34:05 PM
:o :ahhh :woohoo:
Post by: magentus on April 17, 2015, 08:49:55 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwWLns7-xN8
:o :ahhh :woohoo:
:sa: :dd:
Post by: SAK Guy on April 17, 2015, 09:03:51 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwWLns7-xN8
:o :ahhh :woohoo:
:sa: :dd:
I need a platform upgrade....... :facepalm:
Post by: Gareth on April 17, 2015, 09:17:18 PM
Post by: derekmac on April 17, 2015, 09:41:15 PM
Post by: Whoey on April 17, 2015, 10:08:30 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 19, 2015, 12:54:03 PM
Def
Post by: Lichtbote on April 19, 2015, 05:47:19 PM
Chances are great (for me) that he will do the same as with Star Trek ..... making a nice SF-movie, but don´t get me related with it to the originals, which i love so much.
I´m a die hard SW-fan, having spent many thousands on my prop collection alone, but up to now the trailers didn´t get me very much exited. Not sure if i really will go to watch them in a public cinema when they come out, or just wait and watch them in my hometheater later, when the BR is out. :think:
Post by: magentus on April 19, 2015, 06:23:10 PM
My main concern is Jar Jar Abrams having his fingers in it. :facepalm:
Chances are great (for me) that he will do the same as with Star Trek ..... making a nice SF-movie, but don´t get me related with it to the originals, which i love so much.
I´m a die hard SW-fan, having spent many thousands on my prop collection alone, but up to now the trailers didn´t get me very much exited. Not sure if i really will go to watch them in a public cinema when they come out, or just wait and watch them in my hometheater later, when the BR is out. :think:
Oooooh, any pics?
Post by: Gareth on April 19, 2015, 08:03:37 PM
My main concern is Jar Jar Abrams having his fingers in it. :facepalm:
Chances are great (for me) that he will do the same as with Star Trek ..... making a nice SF-movie, but don´t get me related with it to the originals, which i love so much.
I´m a die hard SW-fan, having spent many thousands on my prop collection alone, but up to now the trailers didn´t get me very much exited. Not sure if i really will go to watch them in a public cinema when they come out, or just wait and watch them in my hometheater later, when the BR is out. :think:
If it was new actors playing the old parts (Han, Luke etc) then I'd be more worried about a re-hash, but since it's the proper cast then I think we are on firmer ground with the continuity.
Post by: Lichtbote on April 19, 2015, 09:07:56 PM
My main concern is Jar Jar Abrams having his fingers in it. :facepalm:
Chances are great (for me) that he will do the same as with Star Trek ..... making a nice SF-movie, but don´t get me related with it to the originals, which i love so much.
I´m a die hard SW-fan, having spent many thousands on my prop collection alone, but up to now the trailers didn´t get me very much exited. Not sure if i really will go to watch them in a public cinema when they come out, or just wait and watch them in my hometheater later, when the BR is out. :think:
Oooooh, any pics?
A lot. ;) Mostly build from original parts, not bought fabricated MasterReplicas.
Any special wishes? Lightsabers? Blasters? Binocs? Droidcallers? :D
Post by: Lichtbote on April 19, 2015, 09:12:12 PM
If it was new actors playing the old parts (Han, Luke etc) then I'd be more worried about a re-hash, but since it's the proper cast then I think we are on firmer ground with the continuity.
Obi Wan Kenobi, that´s my only hope. :rofl: :D
Post by: SAK Guy on April 19, 2015, 09:25:47 PM
Post by: magentus on April 19, 2015, 10:44:13 PM
My main concern is Jar Jar Abrams having his fingers in it. :facepalm:
Chances are great (for me) that he will do the same as with Star Trek ..... making a nice SF-movie, but don´t get me related with it to the originals, which i love so much.
I´m a die hard SW-fan, having spent many thousands on my prop collection alone, but up to now the trailers didn´t get me very much exited. Not sure if i really will go to watch them in a public cinema when they come
out, or just wait and watch them in my hometheater later, when the BR is out. :think:
Oooooh, any pics?
A lot. ;) Mostly build from original parts, not bought fabricated MasterReplicas.
Any special wishes? Lightsabers? Blasters? Binocs? Droidcallers? :D
Ooh, er, blasters and droid callers please if you don't mind. Exciting! :salute:
Post by: Gareth on April 19, 2015, 11:13:11 PM
Post by: Lichtbote on April 19, 2015, 11:50:46 PM
Here just some old ones from my not actual photobucket:
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Droid%20Caller/koboldbody015_zpsf4218962.jpg)
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Binocs%20and%20Scanner/Hoth%20Binoc/BinocHoth014_zps98445874.jpg)
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Blaster/Leias%20DDC%20Defender/ROTJDDC012_zpsbe67f131.jpg)
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Blaster/ANH%20-%20E-11/E-11Blaster028.jpg)
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Blaster/Bowcaster/ROTJDDC015_zps9e0578d3.jpg)
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Blaster/Jabbas%20Guard%20Blaster/Palaceguard007.jpg)
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Blaster/MGC-ANH-Hero/knurledknobsANH-Heromount001.jpg)
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Blaster/MGC-Greedo%20Killer/Commission009.jpg)
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Blaster/MGC-ESB%20Hoth/ESBHoth001_zpsa44a2017.jpg)
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Blaster/MGC-ROTJ/ROTJ-MGC001.jpg)
If there are any detailed requests i can make some new ones the next days. Ask if there are questions. :D
Post by: magentus on April 20, 2015, 12:50:39 AM
Post by: derekmac on April 20, 2015, 12:28:35 PM
Post by: Whoey on April 20, 2015, 12:40:36 PM
As is tradition the next Celebration was announced at the end of this one, the next one is in London UK, mid July 2016... Maybe I'll finally make it to one!
Post by: ToolJoe on April 20, 2015, 06:02:50 PM
Post by: Lichtbote on April 20, 2015, 09:51:37 PM
The last convention was here in Germany, only 200 Km from my home - and i had to work that weekend. :rant: Maybe i can make it to London next year. But i assume i will have to work again.
Finally i ordered me a Stormtrooper Armor :woohoo: -, wanted one for long, yesterday "she who has to be obeyed" said "go for it". :drool:
Post by: Whoey on April 20, 2015, 09:55:43 PM
maybe we'll both make it in armour!
Post by: Lichtbote on April 20, 2015, 10:05:35 PM
awesome! I have bits for my own Mando, but haven't painted it yet. plus I've yet to get the soft parts... :facepalm:
Not in your neighbourhood, but if there is something i can help .....
The wrong Webley model, so i made a not really accurate more beefier version of Bobas blaster:
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Blaster/EE-3%20variant/bobasee-3008.jpg)
maybe we'll both make it in armour!
That would be awesome. :tu:
Post by: Whoey on April 21, 2015, 12:16:12 AM
:drool: beats my Hasbro one (which I also intended on repainting) using this as a guide: http://www.therpf.com/f9/hasbro-boba-fett-blaster-upgrade-conversion-140375/awesome! I have bits for my own Mando, but haven't painted it yet. plus I've yet to get the soft parts... :facepalm:
Not in your neighbourhood, but if there is something i can help .....
The wrong Webley model, so i made a not really accurate more beefier version of Bobas blaster:
(http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc352/Lichtbote/Props/Blaster/EE-3%20variant/bobasee-3008.jpg)
admittedly the hasbro one is scaled down.
Post by: Lichtbote on April 21, 2015, 05:30:51 AM
And mine is probably not the best to carry in public - way to much to explain to still have fun. A display piece only.
Post by: Whoey on April 21, 2015, 10:54:53 AM
Post by: Lichtbote on April 21, 2015, 05:26:03 PM
There used to be some sellers of Resinkits (iirr Sidewinder was one of them), molded from a real and accurate Webley.
Post by: Whoey on April 21, 2015, 06:13:34 PM
For the most part the armour bits I have so far is from mandomercs guys, the best bits are from Imperial Outpost Armory... he has amazing stuff. I'm constantly tempted to buy a bunch more of his "B" casts that have minor imperfections (or character as I like to call it) I'd also like to buy a new cast helmet... prices are just out of reach for me atm.
old photo: (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1418134/DSC_0064.JPG)
note that's not a new (oversized visor) helmet, that's actually replacement visors in front of an old Don Post cast bucket.
My original plan was to go with one of these concept paint schemes:
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1418134/whoey-concept-armour.jpg)
or
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1418134/whoey-concept-armour2.jpg)
must find motivation (and somewhere I can paint!)
Post by: Lichtbote on April 22, 2015, 05:31:10 AM
Haven´t been on TDH for a long time either, and i never was on mandomerc - looks like IOA does some decent work. There aired some really nice Helmets over the years, some day i will have to make a decision on one of them, too. :D
I like that Bumblebee-style - or is it meant to be golden, not yellow?
Post by: captain spaulding on April 22, 2015, 07:02:33 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCc2v7izk8w
Post by: Whoey on April 22, 2015, 11:10:23 AM
Obvisiously you´re off to a good start with all what you already have. :tu:Some mandomercs are also 501st approved with cannon kits (Boba/Jango/other) and have a custom mando as a secondary costume (and from what I've seen it seems to explode from there). I like the idea of the Mandalorian brotherhood, and custom mandos, as much as I'd like to have a cannon Boba, there's no way I can afford it yet. Custom is a good step towards it.
Haven´t been on TDH for a long time either, and i never was on mandomerc - looks like IOA does some decent work. There aired some really nice Helmets over the years, some day i will have to make a decision on one of them, too. :D
I like that Bumblebee-style - or is it meant to be golden, not yellow?
My take on colours is a bit of a nod to Boba (knee/shoulder), and even a bit of a blend of the MTO colourscheme, something I've been fond of for a while, plus I wanted something that pops, and doesn't look too much like anyone elses I've seen. The colour I intend to use is more a "caterpillar yellow" used on construction vehicles etc, kind of halfway between yellow and orange. Reds are out as it's pretty much Sith/Maul related, and blue is too Jango. It's tempting to do a prototype/supertrooper (all white) but I feel like that will just be confused by normal people as a stormtrooper. :facepalm:
(the number of times I've seen Lucas Mccoy photos tagged as Boba Fett :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a208/jfett69/shoulder-1.jpg)
Most of the armour/helmet vendors on mandomercs also sell via TDH. Obviously if you want something non cannon but similarly styled (or without dents/damage) mandomercs tends to have more on offer. There are some exceptional castings out there.
If I won the lotto I would probably commission a fully painted Boba Fett set from Bobamaker http://www.bobamaker.co.uk/Boba_Props.html his stuff is unreal!
Post by: TheDude on April 22, 2015, 03:11:28 PM
I'm sure most of you have seen this, but here is the new trailer that was recently released.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCc2v7izk8w
Yep... Yeah! I think I got some movement.
Post by: Lichtbote on May 10, 2015, 09:55:43 PM
Today i bought another Graflex to build another accurate lightsaber. :facepalm:
Post by: Whoey on May 11, 2015, 01:01:31 AM
I´m not that good informed on Mando-Stuff to spend my money wise (good cast, bad cast, worth the requested money, ......) - but some day i would like to have a nice Mando-helmet for Display.custom or screen replica?
Bobamaker stuff is excellent replicas imho, and he will paint for an extra amount, however his buckets are expensive to begin with unpainted.
Saz on mandomercs forum has a variety of helmets available ranging in price from about 55gbp to 120gbp depending on which sculpt it is. He also does custom stuff. Sadly the sale thread on mando mercs is only visible to members, but check google images (https://www.google.es/search?q=saz+mandalorian+helmet&safe=off&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5-JPVcmaJojzUProgegP&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1339&bih=916) to see some of the sculpts and what people have done with them...
If you're not looking for 1:1 scale they put out a great replica .45 scale
(http://www.bobafettfanclub.com/multimedia/galleries/albums/userpics/10002/normal_80-12359.jpg)
Post by: derekmac on May 11, 2015, 06:42:27 PM
Post by: Lichtbote on May 11, 2015, 08:57:01 PM
But as a prop collector i prefer something 1:1, and screen accurate. Cause it will be for display in my collection - but if i would costume as a mando i would go custom. :)
Post by: Whoey on May 11, 2015, 08:59:02 PM
Sweet looking. :tu:http://www.bobamaker.co.uk/Helmet.html
But as a prop collector i prefer something 1:1, and screen accurate. Cause it will be for display in my collection - but if i would costume as a mando i would go custom. :)
Look at that page for some info.
If I were to win the lotto I'd be commissioning a full set from him.
Post by: dks on August 24, 2015, 12:58:30 PM
(http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6299547.ece/ALTERNATES/s1227b/Star-Wars-branded-jets-by-ANA-Airlines.jpg)
(http://i4.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6299546.ece/ALTERNATES/s1227b/Star-Wars-branded-jets-by-ANA-Airlines.jpg)
(http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6299543.ece/ALTERNATES/s1227b/Star-Wars-branded-jets-by-ANA-Airlines.jpg)
(http://i2.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6299472.ece/ALTERNATES/s1227b/Star-Wars-branded-jets-by-ANA-Airlines.jpg)
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/star-wars-passenger-planes-take-6308971
Post by: kirk13 on August 24, 2015, 01:01:27 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 24, 2015, 03:00:05 PM
Def
Post by: SAKnight on August 24, 2015, 04:48:28 PM
Gotta say,I like the Artoo-Dreamliner!
Which one :o
I like them, must've been fun to design :tu:
Post by: dks on August 28, 2015, 01:51:44 PM
$9.65 - not that cheap, similar to eBay
(http://gloimg.[url=http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,55947.0.html]SPAMCORP[/url].com/gb/2015/201507/goods-img/1438311332918-P-2905669.jpg)
NOTE : USB 2.0 not 3.0!!
Post by: Whoey on September 21, 2015, 06:24:37 PM
https://teechip.com/baconvader
Post by: magentus on September 21, 2015, 07:11:08 PM
looks like they found a substitute for cookies...
https://teechip.com/baconvader
No one mention David Cameron. :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 21, 2015, 10:13:39 PM
(http://a.tgcdn.net/images/products/zoom/1bd7_star_wars_toaster.jpg)
Def
Post by: PTRSAK on September 22, 2015, 04:45:46 AM
(http://i1.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article6299543.ece/ALTERNATES/s1227b/Star-Wars-branded-jets-by-ANA-Airlines.jpg)
Post by: comis on September 22, 2015, 09:03:56 AM
No cookies but this gift from my brother gives toast a dark side.
(http://a.tgcdn.net/images/products/zoom/1bd7_star_wars_toaster.jpg)
Def
:rofl:
Any sound effect? It would be funny if the toaster keep telling you he is your dad every morning. >:D :rofl:
Post by: Whoey on October 14, 2015, 10:42:00 AM
:sa: :gimme:
Post by: Gareth on October 14, 2015, 11:26:19 AM
I rather doubt my laptop would run it though. :-\
Post by: Whoey on October 14, 2015, 11:50:28 AM
Post by: ducttapetech on October 14, 2015, 01:34:31 PM
That's us mobile.
Nate
Post by: SAK Guy on October 14, 2015, 02:48:25 PM
Post by: TheDude on October 14, 2015, 03:03:31 PM
But you know I think I am surprised the Empire won the land war on Hoth. Having a heavy Tie Intercepter forfilling the ground attack role is just over the top crazy. That thing was designed for inter galatic war. They really needed something like an A-10 or SU-25 to forfill that role. Now clearly the rebels did not either. But atleast they had Snow Speeders that were able to forfill the Forward Air Control role much like the Cessna 0-2 or OV-10 Bronco.
Post by: Whoey on October 14, 2015, 04:59:38 PM
I thought the interceptors were interesting, I don't remember seeing them in the movies, or at least not on Hoth.
It's proper chaos... but I wonder if you can play any other mode besides MMO.
Post by: TheDude on October 14, 2015, 05:58:11 PM
Post by: Whoey on October 14, 2015, 09:19:30 PM
Post by: anon on October 14, 2015, 10:17:02 PM
Look folks,lets be honest,the new trilogy sucked anyway.Anything the House of the Rat will do isnt gonna be great.Lets just orgaise a wake,get drunk,and get over it.
RIP Star Wars
I dunno... Episode 1 was pretty good.
Post by: TheDude on October 15, 2015, 12:04:10 AM
Tie Advanced I believe...:o
Post by: Whoey on October 15, 2015, 10:28:16 AM
Tie Interceptor
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/TIE/IN_interceptor
(http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/2/24/TIE_Advanced_x1_starfighter_2.png)
Tie Advanced
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/TIE_Advanced_x1
Post by: comis on October 16, 2015, 08:15:21 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxuE1YqMoSo
:sa: :gimme:
:gimme: :gimme: :gimme:
Absolutely amazing, I love in the middle part where you could pickup a hero as Vader and just randomly chop people up like cabbage! It's like Battlefield + Duke with chainsaw on steroids! :drool:
Post by: derekmac on October 17, 2015, 01:06:21 AM
Post by: comis on October 17, 2015, 08:04:11 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTmYMpJcwyI
Post by: Gareth on October 17, 2015, 11:08:20 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on October 17, 2015, 02:15:25 PM
That's very impressive. :tu:
+100
Post by: Whoey on October 20, 2015, 10:40:46 AM
sensory overload. :ahhh
Post by: Gareth on October 20, 2015, 10:46:32 AM
Post by: Whoey on October 20, 2015, 11:07:06 AM
Post by: magentus on October 20, 2015, 11:39:17 AM
Please don't be rubbish, please, please be good. (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/praying/smileys-praying-742234.gif)
I'm with you Gareth - I so want it to be great. It's looking like the best of the lot visually though. So much win I can hardly stand it!
Post by: lister on October 20, 2015, 06:35:45 PM
See the attachment. This way hand protectors at least could not be chopped off. They really should opt in to R&D subscription on MTO before they design their imaginary gadgets to be useless... :rofl:
Post by: Lynn LeFey on October 21, 2015, 07:27:01 PM
You guys probably don't care but the revisitation of Leia's Theme and the Skywalker Theme in full military march mode... awesome. There's a new musical theme both at the beginning and end.
John Williams has been manipulating my emotions since i was about 6. I know he's doing it. Here, he does it extremely well.
Post by: Whoey on October 21, 2015, 08:44:27 PM
Given that this stands to make a disgusting amount of money, I really hope they didn't mess it up otherwise the next 2 parts may not do so hot.
Post by: TheDude on October 22, 2015, 12:16:41 PM
Post by: Whoey on October 22, 2015, 12:45:12 PM
Who am I kidding :twak: I'm going to see it atleast twice. :drink:a day? :pok: :jedi:
Post by: magentus on October 22, 2015, 12:53:59 PM
It looks soooooooo good, I have got everything crossed for it to be good. Come on father christmas, we've all been really good this year (except firiki and Nate) so give us a lovely present.Who am I kidding :twak: I'm going to see it atleast twice. :drink:a day? :pok: :jedi:
Post by: Corwyn on October 22, 2015, 01:04:32 PM
Given that this stands to make a disgusting amount of money,
Reckon it will break 2 billion? It might just be the first movie ever to do so...
It's pretty, it's 3D, it's Disney, it's JJ Abrams, it's Harrison Ford, it's John Williams... it's smurfing STAR WARS!
It should be a juggernaut. Even here Premiere tickets sold out, and a ticket is about 10% of monthly average wage... I could imagine in US or China...
Post by: TheDude on October 22, 2015, 03:32:01 PM
Post by: Whoey on October 27, 2015, 07:16:35 PM
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :gimme:
Post by: magentus on October 27, 2015, 09:02:57 PM
Post by: derekmac on October 27, 2015, 09:04:14 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on October 27, 2015, 11:36:53 PM
Post by: zoidberg on October 27, 2015, 11:57:44 PM
Post by: kirk13 on October 28, 2015, 12:00:21 AM
you too eh?
I thought the interceptors were interesting, I don't remember seeing them in the movies, or at least not on Hoth.
It's proper chaos... but I wonder if you can play any other mode besides MMO.
As far as I can remember the TIE Interceptor was introduced before the Battle of Endor,to try regain parity with the Rebel T65. After the Battle of Hoth you see TIE Bombers trying to flush out the Falcon in the meteor field.
Post by: Gareth on October 28, 2015, 12:54:28 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on October 28, 2015, 01:49:38 AM
That looks stunning, amazing, gorgeous, fantastic and many, many other superlatives. :drool:
The definitive statement on the subject!! :cheers:
Post by: TheDude on October 28, 2015, 08:53:39 AM
you too eh?
I thought the interceptors were interesting, I don't remember seeing them in the movies, or at least not on Hoth.
It's proper chaos... but I wonder if you can play any other mode besides MMO.
As far as I can remember the TIE Interceptor was introduced before the Battle of Endor,to try regain parity with the Rebel T65. After the Battle of Hoth you see TIE Bombers trying to flush out the Falcon in the meteor field.
Mmm
So apart from making it look more "sporty" the cuttouts at the front of the wings are for what? To increase the vison/situational awareness in a dog flight?
Post by: kirk13 on October 28, 2015, 10:49:56 AM
you too eh?
I thought the interceptors were interesting, I don't remember seeing them in the movies, or at least not on Hoth.
It's proper chaos... but I wonder if you can play any other mode besides MMO.
As far as I can remember the TIE Interceptor was introduced before the Battle of Endor,to try regain parity with the Rebel T65. After the Battle of Hoth you see TIE Bombers trying to flush out the Falcon in the meteor field.
Mmm
So apart from making it look more "sporty" the cuttouts at the front of the wings are for what? To increase the vison/situational awareness in a dog flight?
To sell more toys :pok:
On a less grounded note,will someone p,ease explain to me how the New Republic are still using X-Wings,even after more advanced types were introduced before Endor,and why the bad guys are still plugging on with the TIE,which,frankly was outclassed long before Endor?
Post by: magentus on October 28, 2015, 10:55:04 AM
I think it's because after the X-Wing, and the Y-Wing the only one left to try is the Z-Wing, and I can't see that being an improvement. It would be aerodynamically unstable.you too eh?
I thought the interceptors were interesting, I don't remember seeing them in the movies, or at least not on Hoth.
It's proper chaos... but I wonder if you can play any other mode besides MMO.
As far as I can remember the TIE Interceptor was introduced before the Battle of Endor,to try regain parity with the Rebel T65. After the Battle of Hoth you see TIE Bombers trying to flush out the Falcon in the meteor field.
Mmm
So apart from making it look more "sporty" the cuttouts at the front of the wings are for what? To increase the vison/situational awareness in a dog flight?
To sell more toys :pok:
On a less grounded note,will someone p,ease explain to me how the New Republic are still using X-Wings,even after more advanced types were introduced before Endor,and why the bad guys are still plugging on with the TIE,which,frankly was outclassed long before Endor?
For the baddies, they were 'TIE'd in to a 10 year contract for TIE fighters that is air 'TIE't. They have to honour the contract.
I will be getting my coat shortly.
Post by: Whoey on October 28, 2015, 11:15:15 AM
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/TIE/IN_interceptoryou too eh?
I thought the interceptors were interesting, I don't remember seeing them in the movies, or at least not on Hoth.
It's proper chaos... but I wonder if you can play any other mode besides MMO.
As far as I can remember the TIE Interceptor was introduced before the Battle of Endor,to try regain parity with the Rebel T65. After the Battle of Hoth you see TIE Bombers trying to flush out the Falcon in the meteor field.
Mmm
So apart from making it look more "sporty" the cuttouts at the front of the wings are for what? To increase the vison/situational awareness in a dog flight?
Quote
Like most TIE models, the TIE Interceptor shared nearly identical cockpits, drive pods, and wing brace designs with the TIE Fighter. The solar collector panels were lengthened and angled, and the forward center section was removed. This new solar array design gave the Interceptor its unmistakable dagger-like appearance, while providing the pilot with increased visibility and shrinking its profile to make targeting more frustrating for enemy gunners.[9]
that page also references the appearances throughout... seems the existed, were heavily armed, and fast
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 28, 2015, 01:28:48 PM
Def
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 28, 2015, 01:33:08 PM
you too eh?
I thought the interceptors were interesting, I don't remember seeing them in the movies, or at least not on Hoth.
It's proper chaos... but I wonder if you can play any other mode besides MMO.
As far as I can remember the TIE Interceptor was introduced before the Battle of Endor,to try regain parity with the Rebel T65. After the Battle of Hoth you see TIE Bombers trying to flush out the Falcon in the meteor field.
Mmm
So apart from making it look more "sporty" the cuttouts at the front of the wings are for what? To increase the vison/situational awareness in a dog flight?
To sell more toys :pok:
On a less grounded note,will someone p,ease explain to me how the New Republic are still using X-Wings,even after more advanced types were introduced before Endor,and why the bad guys are still plugging on with the TIE,which,frankly was outclassed long before Endor?
F4 Phantom syndrome.
When you get something that works you stIck with it, even when there are more advanced options available. Especially with aircraft as pilots tend to be very superstitious, and even more since X Wings were instrumental in destroying both Death Stars and defeating the Empire.
I'll get my coat too.....
Def
Post by: TheDude on October 28, 2015, 06:06:06 PM
I think it's because after the X-Wing, and the Y-Wing the only one left to try is the Z-Wing, and I can't see that being an improvement. It would be aerodynamically unstable.you too eh?
I thought the interceptors were interesting, I don't remember seeing them in the movies, or at least not on Hoth.
It's proper chaos... but I wonder if you can play any other mode besides MMO.
As far as I can remember the TIE Interceptor was introduced before the Battle of Endor,to try regain parity with the Rebel T65. After the Battle of Hoth you see TIE Bombers trying to flush out the Falcon in the meteor field.
Mmm
So apart from making it look more "sporty" the cuttouts at the front of the wings are for what? To increase the vison/situational awareness in a dog flight?
To sell more toys :pok:
On a less grounded note,will someone p,ease explain to me how the New Republic are still using X-Wings,even after more advanced types were introduced before Endor,and why the bad guys are still plugging on with the TIE,which,frankly was outclassed long before Endor?
For the baddies, they were 'TIE'd in to a 10 year contract for TIE fighters that is air 'TIE't. They have to honour the contract.
I will be getting my coat shortly.
Politics man! Jeeze....
:rant: Its like always. The same companies seem to get the Imperial contracts every time. Even if they have an inferior product. It comes down to the lowest bid and who can deliver sufficient units within a given time frame.
Post by: Lynn LeFey on October 30, 2015, 05:54:54 AM
The TIE thing...
Okay, I hate to break the fourth wall, but we ALL know that the X-Wings and TIEs were kept because they are one of the visual icons of the series. And the extraordinary difference in silhouette makes it super easy to tell the sides apart in a dogfight scene.
Post by: magentus on November 06, 2015, 03:45:18 PM
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/nov/06/jar-jar-binks-star-wars-sith-snoke-george-lucasa-jj-abrams-reddit-lumpawaroo-theory
Post by: Gareth on November 06, 2015, 03:58:14 PM
Nice Friday afternoon timewaster; Is Jar Jar Binks the ultimate Sith Lord?
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/nov/06/jar-jar-binks-star-wars-sith-snoke-george-lucasa-jj-abrams-reddit-lumpawaroo-theory
My god, it all makes sense now! :ahhh
Post by: Whoey on November 06, 2015, 05:11:08 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdAUiyeJMFQ
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: shark_za on November 07, 2015, 09:54:41 AM
Post by: Gareth on November 07, 2015, 02:16:06 PM
Post by: styx on November 07, 2015, 02:18:20 PM
Post by: enki_ck on November 07, 2015, 03:21:31 PM
japanese extended trailer :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdAUiyeJMFQ
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
You made me watch the trailer. :twak: I hate watching trailers. I wanna see all the cool stuff in the movie when it happens. :D I will be avoiding this thread until I've seen the movie. :P
Post by: Whoey on November 07, 2015, 06:37:24 PM
It still doesn't give anything away...
Post by: dks on November 07, 2015, 06:39:10 PM
Post by: TheDude on November 07, 2015, 10:53:15 PM
Post by: Gareth on November 13, 2015, 09:36:46 AM
Post by: Whoey on November 13, 2015, 10:09:53 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PxLei2vdW0
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: derekmac on November 13, 2015, 12:55:55 PM
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Post by: Whoey on November 19, 2015, 10:04:46 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN3Cl280wNM
Post by: dks on November 19, 2015, 03:57:02 PM
Post by: strmliner on November 21, 2015, 06:56:36 PM
:ahhh
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 21, 2015, 07:43:34 PM
Just a thought..... :whistle:
Post by: TheDude on November 22, 2015, 10:56:42 AM
Post by: dks on November 30, 2015, 10:02:01 AM
A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away
:D :D
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on November 30, 2015, 11:45:33 AM
God I can't wait to see this!!!
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Plus eleventy million.
Post by: shark_za on December 02, 2015, 07:12:06 PM
14 days....
Post by: captain spaulding on December 02, 2015, 07:25:56 PM
Post by: derekmac on December 02, 2015, 07:36:55 PM
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Post by: Whoey on December 02, 2015, 08:34:59 PM
Post by: Gareth on December 02, 2015, 09:47:46 PM
Post by: Whoey on December 03, 2015, 11:59:35 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUW7EDJmWUA
:ahhh
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 03, 2015, 04:40:39 PM
I am willing to bet most of you heard about the man who was a hugs Star Wars fan, but was diagnosed with connective tissue cancer and was given two months to live back in September. He would most likely die before the movie was released so a campaign on social media went crazy to let him see the movie before it was released. Incredibly his wish was granted. I heard they brought the movie to his home along with some heavily armed guards to make sure the movie was secure. I have not been able to confirm the guards yet, but it was what I heard through word of mouth. He got to live out his last wish and very soon (I believe 1-2 days, also word of mouth) after he watched the movie he died. I would like to think he was so content that he was ready to go. Either way I think its a great story even if it has a sad ending.
Sounds like the movie Fanboys, except they didn't ask for Star Wars, they broke into Skywalker Ranch and took it.
Sort of....
Def
Post by: sawman on December 03, 2015, 04:47:11 PM
I am willing to bet most of you heard about the man who was a hugs Star Wars fan, but was diagnosed with connective tissue cancer and was given two months to live back in September. He would most likely die before the movie was released so a campaign on social media went crazy to let him see the movie before it was released. Incredibly his wish was granted. I heard they brought the movie to his home along with some heavily armed guards to make sure the movie was secure. I have not been able to confirm the guards yet, but it was what I heard through word of mouth. He got to live out his last wish and very soon (I believe 1-2 days, also word of mouth) after he watched the movie he died. I would like to think he was so content that he was ready to go. Either way I think its a great story even if it has a sad ending.I heard about this and like to hear about such kindness toward the ill. The wife and I are really looking forward to seeing this though we're not going to battle with the lines during the first days of showing.
Post by: Whoey on December 03, 2015, 08:04:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmHrDcGZ2TI
Post by: Whoey on December 09, 2015, 06:09:39 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ESP8bPldl0
:ahhh
Post by: Zed on December 09, 2015, 06:17:20 PM
Post by: Grathr on December 09, 2015, 06:29:43 PM
http://youtu.be/1kMZJSY32m8
I was not sure wether to laugh or cry...
Post by: dks on December 09, 2015, 09:30:02 PM
Will there be a multitool too??
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on December 09, 2015, 10:16:34 PM
They have meals, syrup, drinks etc coming too..
Will there be a multitool too??
A light sabre.
Post by: dks on December 09, 2015, 10:21:40 PM
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on December 09, 2015, 10:23:58 PM
You still need a Philips screwdriver for the lightsaber
Umm no.
You need a hydro spanner, duh.
Post by: dks on December 09, 2015, 10:27:17 PM
It was a few days ago
Post by: TheDude on December 09, 2015, 11:01:30 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 10, 2015, 12:09:34 AM
Def
Post by: CanadianLMfan on December 10, 2015, 01:18:16 AM
Post by: Whoey on December 10, 2015, 01:26:42 AM
My millie wasnt well today so i took her too see the doc,on our way back we sore this in the fancy dress shop,i had too ask how much it cost, £1000 :o its on my santa list :D we are all excitedcabout the new movie :ahhhif you're willing to do some work an anovos preorder kit is probably a lot more affordable:
http://www.anovos.com/products/star-wars-classic-trilogy-imperial-stormtrooper-pre-order
Post by: dks on December 10, 2015, 07:26:30 AM
http://intl.target.com/p/coffeemate-coffee-creamer-star-wars-darth-vader-espresso-chocolate-32-fl-oz/-/A-21548290#prodSlot=_1_1
Post by: shark_za on December 10, 2015, 10:55:34 AM
No IMAX option for me unfortunately.
Post by: TheDude on December 10, 2015, 11:07:30 AM
Post by: shark_za on December 10, 2015, 11:15:25 AM
11:00 on the 16th Central African time, should be one of the first in the world. The joys of having a public holiday on the 16th that they pushed the release forward for.
Post by: Whoey on December 10, 2015, 11:36:13 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECYgD7zylrE
:ahhh
Post by: magentus on December 10, 2015, 12:20:29 PM
Given the option of seeing it at the premier on the 16th in 3D or 2D what would you choose?
No IMAX option for me unfortunately.
I'm going to the the 2D version with my daughter - Not really that into 3D.
Post by: Corwyn on December 10, 2015, 01:22:45 PM
In the cinema near me it will run for 2 weeks non-stop simultaneously in 8 screening rooms.
And that's in a smallish town in poor, pirate-ridden Romania...
So... what do you think? Highest grossing movie all-time? :whistle:
Post by: sawman on December 10, 2015, 02:20:13 PM
I already wear glasses, so I feel a little awkward squeezing additional 3d lenses over them. Although I have enjoyed 3d in the theatre a couple times I prefer 2d.Given the option of seeing it at the premier on the 16th in 3D or 2D what would you choose?
No IMAX option for me unfortunately.
I'm going to the the 2D version with my daughter - Not really that into 3D.
Post by: shark_za on December 10, 2015, 06:17:52 PM
I am a true fan and will not reveal anything till the 18th!
Post by: Gareth on December 10, 2015, 06:19:45 PM
Post by: Whoey on December 10, 2015, 06:58:09 PM
that keeps this one open for those who haven't
Post by: Corwyn on December 10, 2015, 07:29:54 PM
Post by: Zed on December 10, 2015, 07:43:47 PM
My millie wasnt well today so i took her too see the doc,on our way back we sore this in the fancy dress shop,i had too ask how much it cost, £1000 :o its on my santa list :D we are all excitedcabout the new movie :ahhhif you're willing to do some work an anovos preorder kit is probably a lot more affordable:
http://www.anovos.com/products/star-wars-classic-trilogy-imperial-stormtrooper-pre-order
:drool: need a lottery win and lose a few pounds :rofl:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 10, 2015, 07:53:53 PM
Seriously.
Def
Post by: Black Rose on December 10, 2015, 08:26:13 PM
He has an extra one, so I'll be going to see it in IMAX on the 17th.
First time seeing a Star Wars movie in a theatre since I saw the original back in 1977.
Post by: Whoey on December 11, 2015, 01:11:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4fA-0l8Cp8
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: shark_za on December 11, 2015, 01:42:09 PM
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Post by: strmliner on December 12, 2015, 10:05:39 PM
Post by: HarleyXJGuy on December 13, 2015, 10:47:50 PM
I get these Scotia Bank scene points every-time I use my debit card. I reckon I have 6 free movies at the moment. Time to take me and the girlfriend out when it comes out. Might wait a day or two till the crowd thins out though.
Yes, I am also going to give it a few days but don't tell my wife I am taking the girlfriend.
Post by: Chako on December 13, 2015, 11:34:22 PM
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Post by: nsa-x-file on December 15, 2015, 11:48:29 AM
So lucky that he will get to meet some of the cast and crew. :ahhh
Post by: Gareth on December 15, 2015, 12:02:53 PM
A friend of mine is going to the UK VIP London premiere and after party on Wednesday.
So lucky that he will get to meet some of the cast and crew. :ahhh
I think that sounds like good grounds for mugging your friend and stealing his identity. >:D I really don't think anyone would blame you. :D
Post by: Whoey on December 15, 2015, 09:02:01 PM
Post by: Gareth on December 15, 2015, 09:19:07 PM
It's sounding like I'm going to have to disconnect from the internet until I get a chance to see it, likely at least a week after it starts showing... need to drive to a city 1h away to see the original version, small theatre, likely not many tickets available for some time :facepalm:
and that sounds like a good excuse to take a short flight up to the UK. :D
Post by: kirk13 on December 15, 2015, 10:12:37 PM
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Post by: Corwyn on December 16, 2015, 08:43:29 AM
I think I upset my flatmate last week...I told him I'm not interested in going to the cinema to see it :shrug:
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Post by: kirk13 on December 16, 2015, 08:50:06 AM
I think I upset my flatmate last week...I told him I'm not interested in going to the cinema to see it :shrug:
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After the abominations that were Attack of the Drones and Revenge of the Pith,do you really blame me?
Post by: Corwyn on December 16, 2015, 09:16:32 AM
I think I upset my flatmate last week...I told him I'm not interested in going to the cinema to see it :shrug:
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After the abominations that were Attack of the Drones and Revenge of the Pith,do you really blame me?
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Post by: Gerhard Gerber on December 16, 2015, 09:20:51 AM
I think I upset my flatmate last week...I told him I'm not interested in going to the cinema to see it :shrug:
My hate of cinemas started when I still smoked, these days I just avoid them to stay out of prison :facepalm:
Post by: Chako on December 16, 2015, 12:30:12 PM
That and I feel sorry for any Star Wars collectors out there. :facepalm: :rofl:
Post by: magentus on December 16, 2015, 12:49:38 PM
I agree Def. I am seeing Star Wars all over the place these days. I think Walt Disney is killing the brand personally.
That and I feel sorry for any Star Wars collectors out there. :facepalm: :rofl:
I think George Lucas did that years ago.
I personally detest Disney but I have to say they seem (so far) to be treating the brand with more respect story wise than I would have given them credit for. As far as marketing etc goes they're no worse than all the other companies these days.
I've just read that the new film passes the Bechdel test which is a first for SW. A step in the right direction IMO
The Bechdel Test, sometimes called the Mo Movie Measure or Bechdel Rule is a simple test which names the following three criteria: (1) it has to have at least two women in it, who (2) who talk to each other, about (3) something besides a man. The test was popularized by Alison Bechdel's comic Dykes to Watch Out For, in a 1985 strip called The Rule. For a nice video introduction to the subject please check out The Bechdel Test for Women in Movies on feministfrequency.com.
Post by: Chako on December 16, 2015, 01:22:00 PM
Seriously, I saw Star Wars makeup amongst all sorts of useless Star Wars kitsch. Oh also saw a Star Wars toaster. Argh! :facepalm:
Post by: Corwyn on December 16, 2015, 01:24:48 PM
I think George Lucas did that years ago.:imws:
I think the franchise was almost killed 20 years ago by Lucas with Jar Jar and his silly midichloriens ans whiny Anakin...
I love the Disney marketing, I love seeing the hype, people being excited again for Star Wars, kids wanting a robot or a lightsaber. Plus I think JJ Abrams is a great director, passionate about this...
I hope the new SW is at least marginally good to make the wait worth for the fans and help a new generation of kids, to dream about the stars...
Post by: Chako on December 16, 2015, 01:31:56 PM
With that said, I see most of the junk these days is directed towards adults...smart marketing as most of my generation who remember the first 3 movies fondly are in their 40s +. With that said, I am a bit shocked at just how much Star Wars branded merchandise is out there....it is almost enough to make me not want to see the movie. I would also like to point out that even with the latest 3 somewhat crappy Lucas movies, Star War merchandise isn't near the level that Walt Disney is milking it for.
Post by: Whoey on December 16, 2015, 01:32:26 PM
I have higher hopes for this new round vs the prequels.
And then there's this tease:
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/12/15/force-awakens-gwendoline-christie-captain-phasma
:ahhh
Post by: TheDude on December 16, 2015, 02:12:46 PM
Ferris Buellers Day off, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane and The Big Lebowski
:facepalm:
Ok well they should have been a trilogy :rant:
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 16, 2015, 04:05:19 PM
I agree Def. I am seeing Star Wars all over the place these days. I think Walt Disney is killing the brand personally.
That and I feel sorry for any Star Wars collectors out there. :facepalm: :rofl:
I think George Lucas did that years ago.
I disagree.
Geaorge Lucas always knew not to push the limits too far so that die hard fans (like me) wouldn't get discouraged- like I am now.
Star Wars Kleenex? Star Wars Dodge? There are even Star Wars condoms out now. ::)
Def
Post by: shark_za on December 16, 2015, 05:35:40 PM
Where is this spoiler discussion thread!?
Post by: derekmac on December 17, 2015, 03:00:48 AM
Post by: ironraven on December 17, 2015, 03:03:59 AM
I always have to burn unused vacation time at the end of the year. even with every kid in the country on vacation, middle of the week matinee.
Post by: Chako on December 17, 2015, 11:44:13 AM
Post by: Whoey on December 17, 2015, 12:10:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w8Z0UOXVaY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkiI2vM2lfA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ge4_stUpqs
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Post by: ducttapetech on December 17, 2015, 02:03:14 PM
Post by: Corwyn on December 17, 2015, 03:38:09 PM
The verdict was split if it better than the original three or not but definitely leaps and bounds above the second threesome: less silly CGI, less wooden acting, less lame screenplay, less trade federation junk, no retarded midichloriens, no retarded Jar Jar.... ow yeah, and no obvious lens-flares.
I alreay bought my tickets for next Wednesday... hope I can avoid spoilers by then...
Post by: ducttapetech on December 17, 2015, 03:44:46 PM
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Spoiler ahead!
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Post by: shark_za on December 17, 2015, 04:15:01 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on December 18, 2015, 12:07:42 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-xHso660tA
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 18, 2015, 11:15:46 PM
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Post by: strmliner on December 19, 2015, 12:12:30 AM
Post by: Smashie on December 19, 2015, 01:26:41 AM
Anyone sitting on the fence, get off it and go and watch it.
Post by: Gareth on December 19, 2015, 01:28:27 AM
Post by: magentus on December 19, 2015, 05:29:12 PM
See you all on the other side. :salute:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 19, 2015, 07:07:42 PM
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Post by: Grathr on December 19, 2015, 08:23:05 PM
Post by: Gareth on December 19, 2015, 08:25:05 PM
I just came out of the theatre. I was not disapointed! :) :) :)
Same here. My wife and 10 year old daughter enjoyed it as well. :)
Post by: styx on December 19, 2015, 10:10:56 PM
Post by: Chako on December 21, 2015, 10:25:20 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on December 22, 2015, 11:44:51 AM
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Post by: Gareth on December 22, 2015, 11:57:28 AM
Post by: dks on December 22, 2015, 12:07:47 PM
Post by: mrynnr on December 22, 2015, 12:12:51 PM
Don't know if this has been shared yet...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zyoMQ4Khts&sns=em
Post by: Gareth on December 22, 2015, 12:21:01 PM
Post by: Chako on December 22, 2015, 03:11:18 PM
Ditto on the murdering as well. Just saying. :D
Post by: ToolJoe on December 22, 2015, 04:52:31 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on December 22, 2015, 05:21:09 PM
While that's very impressive, I suspect I'd have to murder the guy if I lived on the same street and had to live with it for the whole of Advent and Christmas. :DIf this is the same guy as the other years... then...
He can only on for one hour every night as they have to control traffick (too many accidents) :facepalm:
Interesting tidbit, you can get the music over your car-radio.
Post by: pfrsantos on December 23, 2015, 12:42:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwjjTBvOnYo
Who can beat that?
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Post by: ducttapetech on December 23, 2015, 01:16:53 PM
Post by: dks on December 23, 2015, 03:27:23 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on December 23, 2015, 05:14:46 PM
Even the obscure characters are available!
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Post by: Corwyn on December 23, 2015, 07:05:31 PM
Wife saw it, loved it, made me get the New Hope DVD now so she can catch up with the story.
The movie had lots of flaws, but it was made with a lot of passion, from the director, actors, screenplay, music, effects... and most importantly IT WAS FUN and IT HAD MAGIC - STAR WARS IS BACK!
Post by: magentus on December 23, 2015, 09:20:16 PM
Saw it, loved it.
Wife saw it, loved it, made me get the New Hope DVD now so she can catch up with the story.
The movie had lots of flaws, but it was made with a lot of passion, from the director, actors, screenplay, music, effects... and most importantly IT WAS FUN and IT HAD MAGIC - STAR WARS IS BACK!
Yes Yes YESSSSSSSSSS! We loved it too! Old characters were fantastic, new characters (especially Rey) super fantastic! Can't wait for the next one!
Post by: Corwyn on December 24, 2015, 07:49:34 AM
Saw it, loved it.
Wife saw it, loved it, made me get the New Hope DVD now so she can catch up with the story.
The movie had lots of flaws, but it was made with a lot of passion, from the director, actors, screenplay, music, effects... and most importantly IT WAS FUN and IT HAD MAGIC - STAR WARS IS BACK!
Yes Yes YESSSSSSSSSS! We loved it too! Old characters were fantastic, new characters (especially Rey) super fantastic! Can't wait for the next one!
+1 for Rey. So much nicer, funner, cuter and more interesting than Luke was.
Finn was kind of cool too, but not Solo-cool.
Kylo was cool in an angsty way (the Anakin we wanted)
Poe kind of sucked.
BB8 was cuter and funnier than R2D2
Let's see if episode 8 introduces someone new to fill THAT spot...
Post by: CanadianLMfan on December 24, 2015, 02:46:56 PM
Post by: TheDude on December 25, 2015, 11:39:11 AM
I haven't see. Star Wars yet... :ahhh
Don't know if this has been shared yet...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zyoMQ4Khts&sns=em
Mmmm Preditor airstrike or commando raid to cut off the electricity?
Post by: Gareth on December 25, 2015, 02:52:43 PM
I haven't see. Star Wars yet... :ahhh
Don't know if this has been shared yet...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zyoMQ4Khts&sns=em
Mmmm Preditor airstrike or commando raid to cut off the electricity?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCbfMkh940Q
Post by: Lynn LeFey on December 25, 2015, 09:24:26 PM
No spoilers in it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yu_7Qmb-WZI
Post by: charlie fox on December 26, 2015, 02:22:11 PM
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Post by: derekmac on December 27, 2015, 02:57:11 AM
Post by: Kampfer on December 27, 2015, 07:50:29 AM
One new thing Episode VII teaches is, never send a janitor to do soldier's job.
Post by: Corwyn on December 27, 2015, 08:29:39 AM
While I agree the script was a bit lame and unoriginal, it was still funny, full of heart and non-boring (looking at you, prequels).
Add to this great action and effects, great, likeable characters and nice acting as well as rosy memory glasses but pit it against the underwhelming prequels and you'll see why it's such a hit.
Plus IT WAS FUN!!!
Post by: kirk13 on December 27, 2015, 09:38:15 AM
Am I the only one who not impressed by this new Star Wars movie? It is full of recycled plots from the older Episode IV, V & VI.
One new thing Episode VII teaches is, never send a janitor to do soldier's job.
Yours is the first negative opinion I'm hearing,and to be honest,I'm glad to hear one!
Post by: dks on December 27, 2015, 12:42:22 PM
DO NOT READ unless you saw it - potential spoiler hints !!!!!
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same big weapon, again for the 3rd time, the old wise man dies by a close relative/friend, desert, I assume the new young baddy will be turned into a half human/half robot in the next episode, like vader...
Post by: Zed on December 27, 2015, 05:56:07 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 27, 2015, 08:21:16 PM
Post by: derekmac on December 29, 2015, 02:03:19 AM
Post by: TheDude on December 29, 2015, 04:23:18 AM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 29, 2015, 11:55:13 AM
I wish I could make a billion dollars in less than two weeks.
Def
Post by: magentus on December 29, 2015, 12:16:40 PM
Apparently this movie has hit the billion dollar mark faster than any movie in history- 13 days.
I wish I could make a billion dollars in less than two weeks.
Def
There's another 2 films to crack on with Grant - well within your remit if you want to earn a quick 2 billion bucks. Just remember the golden formula, spaceships + lasers + Beeps + new type of lightsaber + Knock off a SW regular at some point during the story = 2 Billion dollars.
Post by: twiliter on December 29, 2015, 01:41:41 PM
The new characters are great, and good to see the original ones too. The way some of the story unfolded was disappointing, maybe too George RR Martin-like (avoiding spoilers), but otherwise perfect.
Post by: Whoey on January 01, 2016, 05:24:22 PM
Sadly it seems the spoiler curfew ship has sailed and I've been exposed to a few possible major spoilers already...
Post by: dks on January 18, 2016, 08:46:18 AM
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/star-wars-villain-kylo-ren-7193839
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaOSCASqLsE
Kylo Ren is a nightmare boss - and now the First Order Storm Troopers have him as an undercover boss. The farce is strong in this one. Contains spoilers
Post by: Fortytwo on January 18, 2016, 11:15:28 AM
Am I the only one who not impressed by this new Star Wars movie? It is full of recycled plots from the older Episode IV, V & VI.
One new thing Episode VII teaches is, never send a janitor to do soldier's job.
Not really, I like it but more as a show of force kind of deal. I think Abrams deliberately set up the rather lame plot so he could fit plenty of fan service. I think he needed to reassure everyone that this wasn't going to be another prequel. The film basically said two things: 1. I love the old Star Wars, just like you guys. 2. I'm going to stick to what made the originals great (and that sure wasn't scenes from the Senate or of high romance).
Episode VIII will have to show that he can make a plotline too.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 18, 2016, 11:27:53 AM
Am I the only one who not impressed by this new Star Wars movie? It is full of recycled plots from the older Episode IV, V & VI.
One new thing Episode VII teaches is, never send a janitor to do soldier's job.
Not really, I like it but more as a show of force kind of deal. I think Abrams deliberately set up the rather lame plot so he could fit plenty of fan service. I think he needed to reassure everyone that this wasn't going to be another prequel. The film basically said two things: 1. I love the old Star Wars, just like you guys. 2. I'm going to stick to what made the originals great (and that sure wasn't scenes from the Senate or of high romance).
Episode VIII will have to show that he can make a plotline too.
I did enjoy the film, though I wished for a little bit more of an ambitious plotline myself too. The only thing that irked me slightly (and not enough to actually spoil the film) was the "purpose" of the film. The purpose being to get you to watch Episode VIII to get the answer to the questions they intentionally didn't answer in Episode VII.
Like I say, I still enjoyed the movie, it's just the hook to get you to watch the next one were a little too blatant perhaps. Though that may be due to age and scepticism of this particular viewer :D
Post by: Sea Monster on January 19, 2016, 04:10:11 AM
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Like I say, I still enjoyed the movie, it's just the hook to get you to watch the next one were a little too blatant perhaps. Though that may be due to age and scepticism of this particular viewer
I'm inclined to agree with FortyTwo - The intent for this movie was to keep us comfortable.
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, just to let me know that, they too, had seen the original trilogy.I also swear the force is getting easier to use by the day.
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Finn was basically a bit rubbish, although they never explained why he was on the first mission in the opening scene.
Whilst Kylo was individually powerful, I'm not sure he had a great head for management or strategy.
A bit like Maul in Ep I - Just a dog to be unleashed when required, so I'm not sure why he got much say in the daily business of running the First Order.
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Lego had to create a new piece to imitate Kylo's Light sabre...
Post by: rishardh on January 19, 2016, 05:21:13 AM
I liked it and hated it at the same time. Liked it because it is a Star Wars movie with all the familiar settings, elements, mix of old and new characters. Hated it because it was more of an action movie than an action drama. They should have slowed it down a bit and let the drama unfold in a way we felt it.
I get it that this is the formula to draw the younger crowd but this is Star Wars. Opportunity wasted. I have a feeling Disney influenced this one a lot.
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 19, 2016, 07:01:38 AM
Post by: captain spaulding on January 19, 2016, 07:48:14 AM
Saw the movie over the weekend. It was okay, but too much of it was simply a reworking of things from the earlier movies. Really didn't bring in anything new.
Funny you mention that. I heard the story line exactly follows a previous Star Wars movie.
Post by: kirk13 on January 19, 2016, 01:24:37 PM
QuoteLike I say, I still enjoyed the movie, it's just the hook to get you to watch the next one were a little too blatant perhaps. Though that may be due to age and scepticism of this particular viewer
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I also swear the force is getting easier to use by the day.
I did like thatShow contentFinn was basically a bit rubbish, although they never explained why he was on the first mission in the opening scene.
Whilst Kylo was individually powerful, I'm not sure he had a great head for management or strategy.
A bit like Maul in Ep I - Just a dog to be unleashed when required, so I'm not sure why he got much say in the daily business of running the First Order.
But if you want to know what really grinds my gears, what gets on my goat, what spills wine on my white dress, what leaves coffee rings on my designer table, what urinates on my imported leather couch -Show contentLego had to create a new piece to imitate Kylo's Light sabre...
So...about this White dress of yours :pok:
Post by: Etherealicer on January 19, 2016, 08:50:35 PM
Bruce Lee as Jedi Knight by ameeeeba on Deviant Art (http://ameeeeba.deviantart.com/)
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Post by: JP on January 19, 2016, 09:50:41 PM
Post by: dks on January 21, 2016, 07:29:32 AM
The new release date looks as if it’s been lined up to battle with James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel – Avatar 2, that will be in cinemas that Christmas "
Post by: TheDude on January 23, 2016, 01:01:11 PM
" Walt Disney Studios has announced that Episode VIII has now been pushed back from the original release date of May 26, 2017 to December 15 later that year.
The new release date looks as if it’s been lined up to battle with James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel – Avatar 2, that will be in cinemas that Christmas "
Noooooooooooooooooo!
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Post by: TheDude on January 26, 2016, 10:53:57 AM
Post by: magentus on January 26, 2016, 11:00:41 AM
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
Post by: Fortytwo on January 26, 2016, 11:12:49 AM
Yeah, surely if they stagger the releases most people will go and see both. I hate this competition stuff.
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
I like that solution because Phasma seriously needs another dose of badass for the next movie but isn't it a bit done? "Rey, I am your mother!" won't really take the price as cinemas most inspired line...
Post by: Etherealicer on January 26, 2016, 11:14:22 AM
Yeah, surely if they stagger the releases most people will go and see both. I hate this competition stuff.Didn't you hear, Rey is Anakin re-incarnated... Punished to live on a desert planet, abandoned by her family so in the end she can do what the force has brought her forth for, to restore balance. It's because of this Darth-Vaders force ghost cannot show up and kick Ben in his Jerries...
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
lalallalalllal, what do I know... Wouldn't it be fun if Snoke was merely a force-ghost?
Post by: magentus on January 26, 2016, 11:16:41 AM
Yeah, surely if they stagger the releases most people will go and see both. I hate this competition stuff.Didn't you hear, Rey is Anakin re-incarnated... Punished to live on a desert planet, abandoned by her family so in the end she can do what the force has brought her forth for, to restore balance. It's because of this Darth-Vaders force ghost cannot show up and kick Ben in his Jerries...
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
lalallalalllal, what do I know... Wouldn't it be fun if Snoke was merely a force-ghost?
But they blew it already with Han Leia and their son.Yeah, surely if they stagger the releases most people will go and see both. I hate this competition stuff.
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
I like that solution because Phasma seriously needs another dose of badass for the next movie but isn't it a bit done? "Rey, I am your mother!" won't really take the price as cinemas most inspired line...
I think Phasma was featured far too heavily in the trailers to warrant the very little screen time she actually had. It may be because she'll have a much larger role in the second and third films. Also, she gave in to the rebels pretty quickly when pressed - almost like she was helping them out.
Post by: Etherealicer on January 26, 2016, 11:31:14 AM
Wait, this is fun... that means that Luke and Leia are Reys children, now that would be a surprise :oYeah, surely if they stagger the releases most people will go and see both. I hate this competition stuff.Didn't you hear, Rey is Anakin re-incarnated... Punished to live on a desert planet, abandoned by her family so in the end she can do what the force has brought her forth for, to restore balance. It's because of this Darth-Vaders force ghost cannot show up and kick Ben in his Jerries...
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
lalallalalllal, what do I know... Wouldn't it be fun if Snoke was merely a force-ghost?
Post by: dks on January 26, 2016, 11:34:42 AM
Post by: magentus on January 26, 2016, 11:41:04 AM
You're making my head hurt E-Thizzle! That would be a big surprise though.Wait, this is fun... that means that Luke and Leia are Reys children, now that would be a surprise :oYeah, surely if they stagger the releases most people will go and see both. I hate this competition stuff.Didn't you hear, Rey is Anakin re-incarnated... Punished to live on a desert planet, abandoned by her family so in the end she can do what the force has brought her forth for, to restore balance. It's because of this Darth-Vaders force ghost cannot show up and kick Ben in his Jerries...
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
lalallalalllal, what do I know... Wouldn't it be fun if Snoke was merely a force-ghost?
Why did they need Andy Serkis to be Snoke? He (?) hardly moves out of that big chair.
Post by: Whoey on January 26, 2016, 01:11:46 PM
But since you guys aren't using the spoiler thread... the 3 big theories of Rey's origin are:
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1. She is Luke's daughter (the saga follows the Skywalker family, Luke went into hiding and she was left much the way he was himself hidden away on a desert planet. Anakin/Luke's lightsaber called to her, and went to her vs Ben/Kylo in the fight)
2. She is Han and Leia's daughter (you'd think that Han or Leia would have said something, and Ben would recognize her, and the saga follows the Skywalker family)
3. She is Ben Kenobi's granddaughter. (seems a possibility, but the other two are more likely given that all saga movies so far are about Skywalkers.)
2. She is Han and Leia's daughter (you'd think that Han or Leia would have said something, and Ben would recognize her, and the saga follows the Skywalker family)
3. She is Ben Kenobi's granddaughter. (seems a possibility, but the other two are more likely given that all saga movies so far are about Skywalkers.)
Post by: magentus on January 26, 2016, 01:15:36 PM
Warning, reading the rest of this post may reveal spoilers
But since you guys aren't using the spoiler thread... the 3 big theories of Rey's origin are:Show content1. She is Luke's daughter (the saga follows the Skywalker family, Luke went into hiding and she was left much the way he was himself hidden away on a desert planet. Anakin/Luke's lightsaber called to her, and went to her vs Ben/Kylo in the fight)
2. She is Han and Leia's daughter (you'd think that Han or Leia would have said something, and Ben would recognize her, and the saga follows the Skywalker family)
3. She is Ben Kenobi's granddaughter. (seems a possibility, but the other two are more likely given that all saga movies so far are about Skywalkers.)
All very plausible but a bit predictable. I still reckon Phasma myself - but I am very used to eating humble pie when I am (usually) wrong.
Post by: Whoey on January 26, 2016, 01:20:26 PM
Post by: TheDude on January 26, 2016, 01:29:20 PM
But oh nooooooooooo!
Post by: Whoey on January 26, 2016, 01:43:33 PM
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They have a daughter, Ben goes Knights of Ren and kills off all the Force capable kiddies (except Rey who Luke hides) that Luke is training. Luke tells Phasma that their daughter died too, and he is to blame, after hiding her on Jakku. Phasma gets pissed off at the former hero of the rebellion and joins the New Order, perhaps in an effort to get close to Kylo and plot her revenge, perhaps in spite due to the Rebellion Hero's failure to protect her child.
From what I've read we may not see Rey's true lineage until episode 9. :facepalm: But to me it's something that must be revealed in EP8.
Post by: Etherealicer on January 26, 2016, 01:48:00 PM
Warning, reading the rest of this post may reveal spoilersIf G.R.R.M. advised on the script she would be Lukes AND Leias daughter :P
But since you guys aren't using the spoiler thread... the 3 big theories of Rey's origin are:Show content1. She is Luke's daughter (the saga follows the Skywalker family, Luke went into hiding and she was left much the way he was himself hidden away on a desert planet. Anakin/Luke's lightsaber called to her, and went to her vs Ben/Kylo in the fight)
2. She is Han and Leia's daughter (you'd think that Han or Leia would have said something, and Ben would recognize her, and the saga follows the Skywalker family)
3. She is Ben Kenobi's granddaughter. (seems a possibility, but the other two are more likely given that all saga movies so far are about Skywalkers.)
If Luke is the father I see no reason why he did not bring her to Scottland where he was hiding.
Post by: Etherealicer on January 26, 2016, 01:49:28 PM
Can't take credit for the Rey == Anakin theory; but the idea that Snoke is a Sith Lord from beyond the grave is mine (after all the Sith Lords were the first to form force-ghosts).You're making my head hurt E-Thizzle! That would be a big surprise though.Wait, this is fun... that means that Luke and Leia are Reys children, now that would be a surprise :oYeah, surely if they stagger the releases most people will go and see both. I hate this competition stuff.Didn't you hear, Rey is Anakin re-incarnated... Punished to live on a desert planet, abandoned by her family so in the end she can do what the force has brought her forth for, to restore balance. It's because of this Darth-Vaders force ghost cannot show up and kick Ben in his Jerries...
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
lalallalalllal, what do I know... Wouldn't it be fun if Snoke was merely a force-ghost?
Why did they need Andy Serkis to be Snoke? He (?) hardly moves out of that big chair.
Post by: magentus on January 26, 2016, 01:51:10 PM
It could be something along the lines of:I can get on board with that. Sorted! Now, what about Po and Finn?Show contentThey have a daughter, Ben goes Knights of Ren and kills off all the Force capable kiddies (except Rey who Luke hides) that Luke is training. Luke tells Phasma that their daughter died too, and he is to blame, after hiding her on Jakku. Phasma gets pissed off at the former hero of the rebellion and joins the New Order, perhaps in an effort to get close to Kylo and plot her revenge, perhaps in spite due to the Rebellion Hero's failure to protect her child.
From what I've read we may not see Rey's true lineage until episode 9. :facepalm: But to me it's something that must be revealed in EP8.
Post by: Gareth on January 26, 2016, 02:34:56 PM
Yeah, surely if they stagger the releases most people will go and see both. I hate this competition stuff.Didn't you hear, Rey is Anakin re-incarnated... Punished to live on a desert planet, abandoned by her family so in the end she can do what the force has brought her forth for, to restore balance. It's because of this Darth-Vaders force ghost cannot show up and kick Ben in his Jerries...
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
lalallalalllal, what do I know... Wouldn't it be fun if Snoke was merely a force-ghost?But they blew it already with Han Leia and their son.Yeah, surely if they stagger the releases most people will go and see both. I hate this competition stuff.
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
I like that solution because Phasma seriously needs another dose of badass for the next movie but isn't it a bit done? "Rey, I am your mother!" won't really take the price as cinemas most inspired line...
I think Phasma was featured far too heavily in the trailers to warrant the very little screen time she actually had. It may be because she'll have a much larger role in the second and third films. Also, she gave in to the rebels pretty quickly when pressed - almost like she was helping them out.
It could just be that her part got slashed heavily in the editing suite. She wouldn't be the first part that got cut in the name of time and pacing.
Post by: kirk13 on January 26, 2016, 02:35:33 PM
Wait, this is fun... that means that Luke and Leia are Reys children, now that would be a surprise :oYeah, surely if they stagger the releases most people will go and see both. I hate this competition stuff.Didn't you hear, Rey is Anakin re-incarnated... Punished to live on a desert planet, abandoned by her family so in the end she can do what the force has brought her forth for, to restore balance. It's because of this Darth-Vaders force ghost cannot show up and kick Ben in his Jerries...
I am putting down a bet here that Phasma is Rey's mum. If I'm wrong I will do a GAW with a SAK for a prize.
lalallalalllal, what do I know... Wouldn't it be fun if Snoke was merely a force-ghost?
No mate,your getting mixed up with Amy and Rory and River Soong :pok:
Post by: kirk13 on January 26, 2016, 02:38:32 PM
Warning, reading the rest of this post may reveal spoilers
But since you guys aren't using the spoiler thread... the 3 big theories of Rey's origin are:Show content1. She is Luke's daughter (the saga follows the Skywalker family, Luke went into hiding and she was left much the way he was himself hidden away on a desert planet. Anakin/Luke's lightsaber called to her, and went to her vs Ben/Kylo in the fight)
2. She is Han and Leia's daughter (you'd think that Han or Leia would have said something, and Ben would recognize her, and the saga follows the Skywalker family)
3. She is Ben Kenobi's granddaughter. (seems a possibility, but the other two are more likely given that all saga movies so far are about Skywalkers.)
All very plausible but a bit predictable. I still reckon Phasma myself - but I am very used to eating humble pie when I am (usually) wrong.
Maybe I'm wrong on this,but arn't Jedi supposed to be celibate? The whole Anakin relationship thing was secret to the Jedi order.
Post by: kirk13 on January 26, 2016, 02:39:25 PM
Post by: magentus on January 26, 2016, 02:44:32 PM
I'm taking way too much interest in this :facepalm:This is important John.
Post by: Gareth on January 26, 2016, 02:46:06 PM
I'm taking way too much interest in this :facepalm:
It might be that I am as well. :D
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I agree with your objection though, I can't see that scenario playing out as Kenobi was one of the last old-school Jedi and I can't see him having a family. Luke on the other hand seems more plausible, but also a little too obvious. She might not be anyone's sibling whatsoever.
Post by: kirk13 on January 26, 2016, 02:52:26 PM
I'm taking way too much interest in this :facepalm:This is important John.
Yeah Luke,and so is Peggy Mitchell leaving the Woolpack on Corrie :P
Post by: magentus on January 26, 2016, 03:00:35 PM
Peggy can't leave the woolpack! She's the only thing keeping it going, especially since Ant and Dec left.I'm taking way too much interest in this :facepalm:This is important John.
Yeah Luke,and so is Peggy Mitchell leaving the Woolpack on Corrie :P
Post by: kirk13 on January 26, 2016, 03:16:03 PM
Peggy can't leave the woolpack! She's the only thing keeping it going, especially since Ant and Dec left.I'm taking way too much interest in this :facepalm:This is important John.
Yeah Luke,and so is Peggy Mitchell leaving the Woolpack on Corrie :P
I blame Darth Cowell >:D
Post by: Etherealicer on January 26, 2016, 03:17:28 PM
Kenobi was also long dead by the time Rey was born (unless she is a clone)...I'm taking way too much interest in this :facepalm:
It might be that I am as well. :DShow contentI agree with your objection though, I can't see that scenario playing out as Kenobi was one of the last old-school Jedi and I can't see him having a family. Luke on the other hand seems more plausible, but also a little too obvious. She might not be anyone's sibling whatsoever.
Post by: magentus on January 26, 2016, 03:19:05 PM
Kenobi was also long dead by the time Rey was born (unless she is a clone)...I'm taking way too much interest in this :facepalm:
It might be that I am as well. :DShow contentI agree with your objection though, I can't see that scenario playing out as Kenobi was one of the last old-school Jedi and I can't see him having a family. Luke on the other hand seems more plausible, but also a little too obvious. She might not be anyone's sibling whatsoever.
AAaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :ahhh
Post by: Whoey on January 26, 2016, 05:52:49 PM
Keep in mind that in the Clone Wars cartoon Obi Wan had a "relationship" with Duchess Satine Kryze of Mandalore. Although she does die during the cartoon... that doesn't mean however that she didn't have a child that he was unaware of during a period of years they were apart.
That would make Rey a Jedi Mandalorian decedent. :ahhh
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 26, 2016, 06:01:13 PM
Post by: Whoey on January 26, 2016, 09:40:31 PM
http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-24-most-insane-theories-about-who-rey-s-parents-are-1755245668
:ahhh
Post by: kirk13 on January 26, 2016, 11:47:24 PM
Speaking of Rey's parentage...
http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-24-most-insane-theories-about-who-rey-s-parents-are-1755245668
:ahhh
Ok,read all that.
Can I please have 3 minutes of my life back?
Post by: dks on January 27, 2016, 07:35:09 AM
Post by: pfrsantos on January 27, 2016, 02:41:43 PM
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Post by: magentus on January 27, 2016, 02:51:19 PM
Ok, who's got one of these:Cool! The dark side of the faucet.
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Post by: Whoey on January 27, 2016, 03:18:14 PM
Post by: magentus on January 27, 2016, 03:20:27 PM
Post by: pfrsantos on January 27, 2016, 04:50:21 PM
The Vader faucet looks like a startled cat! What did it see in pfrsantos' shower to startle it so?
Well, what can I say?...
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It's not the only one startled in my bathroom...
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>:D >:D
>:D >:D
Post by: Gareth on January 27, 2016, 04:52:40 PM
not interested, as is the case a lot these days there are a lot of items that really are pointless. :facepalm:
What if it were a Mandalorian shower head? :D
Post by: Gareth on January 27, 2016, 04:56:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1X8jgrMhc4
Post by: magentus on January 27, 2016, 04:58:28 PM
A 'Boba Wett'? Coat time........not interested, as is the case a lot these days there are a lot of items that really are pointless. :facepalm:
What if it were a Mandalorian shower head? :D
Post by: Gareth on January 27, 2016, 05:00:17 PM
A 'Boba Wett'? Coat time........not interested, as is the case a lot these days there are a lot of items that really are pointless. :facepalm:
What if it were a Mandalorian shower head? :D
:rofl:
Let me help you with that coat though....
Post by: Whoey on January 27, 2016, 05:02:10 PM
nope.not interested, as is the case a lot these days there are a lot of items that really are pointless. :facepalm:
What if it were a Mandalorian shower head? :D
There are many items I pass on, Mandalorian or not. There have been a few of the large sized Boba Fetts that I passed on, usually due to cheap build quality or defects already existing on the in stock items in stores (such as bent or broken rangefinders).
A shower head is not something I need or want in my collection. The wall light helmet is on my list, but not at regular price... only if I see it on sale.
Post by: Whoey on January 27, 2016, 05:06:07 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on January 28, 2016, 08:20:49 PM
Sorry,but NO!
No, but we have this.
:kirky:
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I'm not taking the blame for what Disney are going to do to Star Wars,I'M JUST NOT :rant:
Good to know that kirky does not take the blame for this movie.
I volunteer to take it! :whistle:
I saw it two times, and while I was not around in 1977, I think that this movie captures the theme of the original... Namely a popcorn seat-of-the-pants space western.
(Hope it make sense)
Just my honest opinion. I am not a professional critic nor do I play one on radio.
I might have even gotten the theme names wrong. ::)
Post by: kirk13 on January 29, 2016, 12:50:40 AM
Sorry,but NO!
No, but we have this.
:kirky:
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
I'm not taking the blame for what Disney are going to do to Star Wars,I'M JUST NOT :rant:
Good to know that kirky does not take the blame for this movie.
I volunteer to take it! :whistle:
I saw it two times, and while I was not around in 1977, I think that this movie captures the theme of the original... Namely a popcorn seat-of-the-pants space western.
(Hope it make sense)
Just my honest opinion. I am not a professional critic nor do I play one on radio.
I might have even gotten the theme names wrong. ::)
Nice to see you back Pablo!
You've put your finger on the nub of the matter. If it's your first time round,then yes,it's all those things. If your an old fart on the other hand...
Post by: Whoey on January 29, 2016, 08:59:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xANRmIrulNg
:facepalm:
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 29, 2016, 09:07:34 PM
Post by: kirk13 on January 29, 2016, 09:21:06 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on February 03, 2016, 03:43:54 PM
Post by: TheDude on February 06, 2016, 02:08:25 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on February 09, 2016, 04:02:34 PM
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Post by: kkokkolis on February 11, 2016, 08:49:38 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X9NFknjTRE
Post by: kkokkolis on February 11, 2016, 09:42:45 PM
Post by: Whoey on February 15, 2016, 03:33:32 PM
:ahhh
Post by: Whoey on March 03, 2016, 06:52:20 PM
:ahhh :gimme:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on March 03, 2016, 08:05:24 PM
Def
Post by: rishardh on March 03, 2016, 09:25:01 PM
I might just have to get a new Blu Ray player.
Def
Haha, that could be a slippery slope. New HDMI cables, Flat Screen TV, Sound Bar, etc... assuming you don't have any of those already.
Post by: Whoey on March 06, 2016, 01:20:36 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djo_91jN3Pk
Post by: Gareth on March 06, 2016, 03:57:49 PM
I might just have to get a new Blu Ray player.
Def
I suspect this is a film that'll justify having on Blu-Ray. :drool:
Post by: Whoey on April 07, 2016, 02:35:03 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg
:ahhh :ahhh
Post by: Etherealicer on April 07, 2016, 04:15:57 PM
I may have just wee'd a little...Wait, another Death Star... won't they ever learn :facepalm:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg
:ahhh :ahhh
Post by: magentus on April 07, 2016, 04:20:51 PM
This is set during 'A New Hope', and that is the original Death Star. Many bothans died etc etcI may have just wee'd a little...Wait, another Death Star... won't they ever learn :facepalm:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg
:ahhh :ahhh
I imagine many of us will have extra and unexpected laundry to do after watching this. :facepalm: I have just had a nerdgasm as I believe the youth call it. Laundry call!
Post by: Etherealicer on April 07, 2016, 04:30:22 PM
Whew... that makes so much more sense :tu:This is set during 'A New Hope', and that is the original Death Star. Many bothans died etc etcI may have just wee'd a little...Wait, another Death Star... won't they ever learn :facepalm:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wji-BZ0oCwg
:ahhh :ahhh
I imagine many of us will have extra and unexpected laundry to do after watching this. :facepalm: I have just had a nerdgasm as I believe the youth call it. Laundry call!
I was wondering about those Royal Guards... and now that I re-watched it, I noticed that the Stormtrooper have the original helmets again.
Post by: Etherealicer on April 07, 2016, 04:32:53 PM
Post by: magentus on April 07, 2016, 04:36:10 PM
Also, Whitaker looks like a Space Marine :DYES! I was racking my brain to think what he reminded me of. Looks very cool and it'll be good to see a film with some Joe sixpack characters rather than Jedi's and their 'my powers have doubled since last we met' lines.
Post by: ducttapetech on April 07, 2016, 04:43:50 PM
Also, Whitaker looks like a Space Marine :DYES! I was racking my brain to think what he reminded me of. Looks very cool and it'll be good to see a film with some Joe sixpack characters rather than Jedi's and their 'my powers have doubled since last we met' lines.
Exactly! More skill, gut feeling and a little luck. Don't get me wrong, love Jedi Knights, but it is nice to see the under dogs in action. Now if Whitaker looked like a Chaos Space Marine, that would even be cooler.
That's us mobile
Post by: magentus on April 07, 2016, 04:46:33 PM
Well why don't you and Jedi Knights get a room then Nate? :DAlso, Whitaker looks like a Space Marine :DYES! I was racking my brain to think what he reminded me of. Looks very cool and it'll be good to see a film with some Joe sixpack characters rather than Jedi's and their 'my powers have doubled since last we met' lines.
Exactly! More skill, gut feeling and a little luck. Don't get me wrong, love Jedi Knights, but it is nice to see the under dogs in action. Now if Whitaker looked like a Chaos Space Marine, that would even be cooler.
That's us mobile
Question: If Whitaker was a Chaos Marine, would he beat a Jedi? (Serious question, I would like to know, as I'm undecided which one I will train to be).
Post by: ducttapetech on April 07, 2016, 04:54:39 PM
Easy choose for me. Chaos Space Marine. Helmet with horns, big gunz and Bolters, chainsaw swords, power suit with daemon markings and you get to say cool things like "skulls for the skull throne" or "Sanity, is for the weak!"Well why don't you and Jedi Knights get a room then Nate? :DAlso, Whitaker looks like a Space Marine :DYES! I was racking my brain to think what he reminded me of. Looks very cool and it'll be good to see a film with some Joe sixpack characters rather than Jedi's and their 'my powers have doubled since last we met' lines.
Exactly! More skill, gut feeling and a little luck. Don't get me wrong, love Jedi Knights, but it is nice to see the under dogs in action. Now if Whitaker looked like a Chaos Space Marine, that would even be cooler.
That's us mobile
Question: If Whitaker was a Chaos Marine, would he beat a Jedi? (Serious question, I would like to know, as I'm undecided which one I will train to be).
Not sure who would win. Both have some bad ass powers. Would make for a good fight.
That's us mobile
Post by: magentus on April 07, 2016, 04:57:44 PM
Can chaos marines call on chaos powers or Gods/demons (like Elric can) as Jedi can use the force?Easy choose for me. Chaos Space Marine. Helmet with horns, big gunz and Bolters, chainsaw swords, power suit with daemon markings and you get to say cool things like "skulls for the skull throne" or "Sanity, is for the weak!"Well why don't you and Jedi Knights get a room then Nate? :DAlso, Whitaker looks like a Space Marine :DYES! I was racking my brain to think what he reminded me of. Looks very cool and it'll be good to see a film with some Joe sixpack characters rather than Jedi's and their 'my powers have doubled since last we met' lines.
Exactly! More skill, gut feeling and a little luck. Don't get me wrong, love Jedi Knights, but it is nice to see the under dogs in action. Now if Whitaker looked like a Chaos Space Marine, that would even be cooler.
That's us mobile
Question: If Whitaker was a Chaos Marine, would he beat a Jedi? (Serious question, I would like to know, as I'm undecided which one I will train to be).
Not sure who would win. Both have some bad ass powers. Would make for a good fight.
That's us mobile
Post by: ducttapetech on April 07, 2016, 05:12:41 PM
Just thought of something, the Dark side has nothing on the Warp. I bet if the Dark Gods asked Vader to them, he would be all "smurf that! You guys are crazy!" LOL!
That's us mobile
Post by: Whoey on April 07, 2016, 06:18:12 PM
http://epicstream.com/news/Star-Wars-Fans-Are-Upset-Over-Rogue-Ones-Female-Lead
:facepalm:
Post by: Gareth on April 07, 2016, 06:30:24 PM
wow...
http://epicstream.com/news/Star-Wars-Fans-Are-Upset-Over-Rogue-Ones-Female-Lead
:facepalm:
Humm, I was wondering about this myself. I'll start by saying I absolutely have nothing against strong female leads (that's been talked over before), but I do wonder if this might be a case of Disney trying a little too hard? That said; as long as the boys have a cool character to empathises with then I can't see anything wrong. 8)
Post by: Etherealicer on April 07, 2016, 09:07:06 PM
Yes, that will be nice... people will actually have to work on their skills. We still have at least one "knight", Donnie Yen with his sword :DAlso, Whitaker looks like a Space Marine :DYES! I was racking my brain to think what he reminded me of. Looks very cool and it'll be good to see a film with some Joe sixpack characters rather than Jedi's and their 'my powers have doubled since last we met' lines.
Post by: Etherealicer on April 07, 2016, 09:09:04 PM
The Jedi are such poor sword fighters, I'm pretty sure I could beat them :P ::)Can chaos marines call on chaos powers or Gods/demons (like Elric can) as Jedi can use the force?Easy choose for me. Chaos Space Marine. Helmet with horns, big gunz and Bolters, chainsaw swords, power suit with daemon markings and you get to say cool things like "skulls for the skull throne" or "Sanity, is for the weak!"Well why don't you and Jedi Knights get a room then Nate? :DAlso, Whitaker looks like a Space Marine :DYES! I was racking my brain to think what he reminded me of. Looks very cool and it'll be good to see a film with some Joe sixpack characters rather than Jedi's and their 'my powers have doubled since last we met' lines.
Exactly! More skill, gut feeling and a little luck. Don't get me wrong, love Jedi Knights, but it is nice to see the under dogs in action. Now if Whitaker looked like a Chaos Space Marine, that would even be cooler.
That's us mobile
Question: If Whitaker was a Chaos Marine, would he beat a Jedi? (Serious question, I would like to know, as I'm undecided which one I will train to be).
Not sure who would win. Both have some bad ass powers. Would make for a good fight.
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Post by: magentus on April 07, 2016, 09:14:09 PM
Go Elric!
Post by: Whoey on April 08, 2016, 05:06:16 PM
http://epicstream.com/news/Rouge-One-Now-Trending-Thanks-To-Some-Star-Wars-Fans-Who-Cant-Spell
:facepalm:
Post by: Whoey on April 08, 2016, 05:13:18 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs3sVrm_W4o
Post by: Etherealicer on April 08, 2016, 09:17:42 PM
I really, really, love that one :rofl: :rofl:
Live long and prosper (http://orig06.deviantart.net/27bb/f/2009/163/6/3/quick_spock_emoticon_by_matoony310.gif)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU6uaEcpjug
And for those who missed the original HISHE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbpgM-JTang&nohtml5=False
Post by: SteveC on April 08, 2016, 09:39:49 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on April 10, 2016, 10:22:22 PM
Finn and Poe make a great team, those two are awesome :salute:
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Poe: Why are you helping me?
Finn: Because it is the right thing to do!
Poe: You need a Pilot...
Finn: I need a Pilot
Finn: Because it is the right thing to do!
Poe: You need a Pilot...
Finn: I need a Pilot
Post by: PTRSAK on April 12, 2016, 10:09:58 AM
It was sitting in the shopping trolley in a small bag along with the big bags from the supermarket...
It's still there... :facepalm:
Or more likely SOMEONE ELSE is watching THEIR new DVD of Star Wars tonight.
SMURF SMURF SMURF :rant: :rant:
Post by: ducttapetech on April 12, 2016, 10:19:59 AM
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Post by: magentus on April 12, 2016, 10:26:48 AM
:rant: :rant: ARRRGGGG I bought The Force Awakens on DVD today while doing the grocery shopping.Sorry to hear that dude. Did you ring the supermarket? Never know, someone kind soul may have handed it in.
It was sitting in the shopping trolley in a small bag along with the big bags from the supermarket...
It's still there... :facepalm:
Or more likely SOMEONE ELSE is watching THEIR new DVD of Star Wars tonight.
SMURF SMURF SMURF :rant: :rant:
Post by: magentus on April 18, 2016, 11:41:49 AM
Post by: styx on April 18, 2016, 01:33:16 PM
Post by: magentus on April 18, 2016, 01:41:04 PM
yes, pull her to the dark sideThe force is not strong in me. Failure is an option.
Post by: Whoey on April 18, 2016, 02:01:56 PM
Post by: magentus on April 18, 2016, 02:06:24 PM
use cookies, preferably chocolate...I'm going to go out on a limb and let the film speak for itself. If she doesn't like it we'll have to think about some sort of trial separation or something.
Or the other plan I had was to offer a choice of 'Das Boot' directors cut (4.75 hours of submerged brilliance) or SWTFA at just over 2 hours. That might work.........
Post by: Gareth on April 18, 2016, 03:10:54 PM
Post by: magentus on April 18, 2016, 03:15:03 PM
Got the Blu-ray this morning. Thought I could get away with just watching the bonus material, but no, I'm now watching the film again. I am getting the housework done. Honest. :whistle:What's the bonus material G? Any deleted scenes?
Post by: Gareth on April 18, 2016, 03:19:11 PM
Got the Blu-ray this morning. Thought I could get away with just watching the bonus material, but no, I'm now watching the film again. I am getting the housework done. Honest. :whistle:What's the bonus material G? Any deleted scenes?
The usual mix of pre-production, a few interviews, casting, etc. Yes, there are some deleted scenes but nothing hugely significant.
Post by: magentus on April 18, 2016, 10:30:11 PM
Enjoyed it second time around and my wife enjoyed it too.
Question. Why do Leia and Chewy walk right past each other after the Falcon lands after Hans death? They've both just lost the most important person in their lives. Poor Chewy always gets sidelined.
I still reckon Phasma is Reys mum. She dropped those shields with no fuss.
Post by: Gareth on April 18, 2016, 11:52:19 PM
Just finished watching. My standard DVD didn't come with any extras at all >:( Looks like they're pushing for everyone to have Bluray whether they want it or not.
Enjoyed it second time around and my wife enjoyed it too.
Question. Why do Leia and Chewy walk right past each other after the Falcon lands after Hans death? They've both just lost the most important person in their lives. Poor Chewy always gets sidelined.
I still reckon Phasma is Reys mum. She dropped those shields with no fuss.
I hadn't really picked up on this the first time i saw the film, but it definitely struck me as odd this time around. My only thought was that not only had Rey lost Han (a strong father figure) but her friend Finn had also been seriously wounded. With Leia being a force user and very empathetic she knew Rey's feeling were more raw. Pure conjecture of course. :shrug:
One of the deleted scenes was of Rey being told that Finn was going to be OK. Now, was it cut for timing (my guess TBH) or was it because he's not going to be OK?
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 19, 2016, 12:46:42 AM
Maybe Chewie is still upset about that "walking carpet" comment and now that Han is dead he doesn't have to pretend to like Leia anymore?
That one really bothered me- I mean they both just lost someone very important to them, they get together and don't even acknowledge each other when they are together again, choosing instead to follow people they just met?
I won't say it ruined the film, but it did detract a bit from it for me.
Def
Post by: magentus on April 19, 2016, 10:12:47 AM
I asked the same thing when I saw it.
Maybe Chewie is still upset about that "walking carpet" comment and now that Han is dead he doesn't have to pretend to like Leia anymore?
That one really bothered me- I mean they both just lost someone very important to them, they get together and don't even acknowledge each other when they are together again, choosing instead to follow people they just met?
I won't say it ruined the film, but it did detract a bit from it for me.
Def
JJ Abrams has this to say about it:
“That was probably one of the mistakes I made in that. My thinking at the time was that Chewbacca, despite the pain he was feeling, was focused on trying to save Finn and getting him taken care of. So I tried to have Chewbacca go off with him and focus on Rey, and then have Rey find Leia and Leia find Rey. The idea being that both of them being strong with the Force and never having met, would know about each other — that Leia would have been told about her beyond what we saw onscreen and Rey of course would have learned about Leia. And that reunion would be a meeting and a reunion all in one, and a sort of commiseration of their mutual loss.”
Hmm, massive oversight really given they've lost probably the most significant person in their lives.
Post by: dks on April 19, 2016, 10:21:30 AM
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
Post by: magentus on April 19, 2016, 11:10:24 AM
maybe they have not lost him yet..... :-\But Leia felt it when he died so I don't think he's coming back. :(
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
And for anyone thinking of adding a 'That's what she said' (I'm looking at you pf-rozzle), have some respect. :D
Post by: Etherealicer on April 19, 2016, 03:49:11 PM
Well, it was never claimed that Han Solo was human, maybe he is a Maiar and comes back as Han Solo the Whitemaybe they have not lost him yet..... :-\But Leia felt it when he died so I don't think he's coming back. :(
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
And for anyone thinking of adding a 'That's what she said' (I'm looking at you pf-rozzle), have some respect. :D
Post by: magentus on April 19, 2016, 03:51:52 PM
Go and sit on the naughty step and think about what you just said E-Therizzle. Have some respect.Well, it was never claimed that Han Solo was human, maybe he is a Maiar and comes back as Han Solo the Whitemaybe they have not lost him yet..... :-\But Leia felt it when he died so I don't think he's coming back. :(
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
And for anyone thinking of adding a 'That's what she said' (I'm looking at you pf-rozzle), have some respect. :D
Post by: Etherealicer on April 19, 2016, 04:00:47 PM
Wait, you didn't like the Star Trek reference, then how about Han Solo has a Horcrux like in Dr. WhoGo and sit on the naughty step and think about what you just said E-Therizzle. Have some respect.Well, it was never claimed that Han Solo was human, maybe he is a Maiar and comes back as Han Solo the Whitemaybe they have not lost him yet..... :-\But Leia felt it when he died so I don't think he's coming back. :(
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
And for anyone thinking of adding a 'That's what she said' (I'm looking at you pf-rozzle), have some respect. :D
Post by: magentus on April 19, 2016, 04:17:47 PM
Wait, you didn't like the Star Trek reference, then how about Han Solo has a Horcrux like in Dr. WhoGo and sit on the naughty step and think about what you just said E-Therizzle. Have some respect.Well, it was never claimed that Han Solo was human, maybe he is a Maiar and comes back as Han Solo the Whitemaybe they have not lost him yet..... :-\But Leia felt it when he died so I don't think he's coming back. :(
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
And for anyone thinking of adding a 'That's what she said' (I'm looking at you pf-rozzle), have some respect. :D
I do love a good cross pollination !
Actually, Han Solo is a Cylon and minutes after hitting the ground on Hoth (I know it's not really Hoth) he regenerated in one of those jelly baths on a Cylon Base ship, to be greeted by Malcolm Reynolds and the crew. Mods please close this thread. :D
Post by: Gareth on April 19, 2016, 06:41:35 PM
Wait, you didn't like the Star Trek reference, then how about Han Solo has a Horcrux like in Dr. WhoGo and sit on the naughty step and think about what you just said E-Therizzle. Have some respect.Well, it was never claimed that Han Solo was human, maybe he is a Maiar and comes back as Han Solo the Whitemaybe they have not lost him yet..... :-\But Leia felt it when he died so I don't think he's coming back. :(
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
And for anyone thinking of adding a 'That's what she said' (I'm looking at you pf-rozzle), have some respect. :D
I do love a good cross pollination !
Actually, Han Solo is a Cylon and minutes after hitting the ground on Hoth (I know it's not really Hoth) he regenerated in one of those jelly baths on a Cylon Base ship, to be greeted by Malcolm Reynolds and the crew. Mods please close this thread. :D
But what will Han Colo do when the Kilrathi show up? Fight them or offer them the co-pilot's seat. ;)
Post by: dks on April 19, 2016, 07:50:40 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on April 19, 2016, 10:21:11 PM
That is depending on the Nephilim... Although this leads to another beef I have with many SciFi shows... I mean if you have a cat the size of Hobbes in your cockpit... wouldn't there be hair everywhere? And wouldn't those hair ruin stuff like the life-support system and everything else? You could call this splitting hairs but considering that this is exactly why we have the Fisher Space Pen, right?Wait, you didn't like the Star Trek reference, then how about Han Solo has a Horcrux like in Dr. WhoGo and sit on the naughty step and think about what you just said E-Therizzle. Have some respect.Well, it was never claimed that Han Solo was human, maybe he is a Maiar and comes back as Han Solo the Whitemaybe they have not lost him yet..... :-\But Leia felt it when he died so I don't think he's coming back. :(
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
And for anyone thinking of adding a 'That's what she said' (I'm looking at you pf-rozzle), have some respect. :D
I do love a good cross pollination !
Actually, Han Solo is a Cylon and minutes after hitting the ground on Hoth (I know it's not really Hoth) he regenerated in one of those jelly baths on a Cylon Base ship, to be greeted by Malcolm Reynolds and the crew. Mods please close this thread. :D
But what will Han Colo do when the Kilrathi show up? Fight them or offer them the co-pilot's seat. ;)
P.S.: It is also the reason why my wife was rejected as an astronaut :P
Post by: styx on April 20, 2016, 07:33:53 AM
He will be the first to shoot......
if he had just taken a shot, maybe he would have survived
Post by: zoidberg on April 20, 2016, 08:39:16 AM
Post by: magentus on April 20, 2016, 11:58:41 AM
The kid just bought the Lego Carbon Freezing Chamber. Looks like a cool set.I would be cautious Z-Man, your kid may be up to something..........
Post by: pfrsantos on April 20, 2016, 06:53:36 PM
The kid just bought the Lego Carbon Freezing Chamber. Looks like a cool set.
(https://sp.yimg.com/xj/th?id=OIP.Mcb017806ace9e294c2b775fcee7b85e5H0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on April 22, 2016, 12:18:15 PM
That is depending on the Nephilim... Although this leads to another beef I have with many SciFi shows... I mean if you have a cat the size of Hobbes in your cockpit... wouldn't there be hair everywhere? And wouldn't those hair ruin stuff like the life-support system and everything else? You could call this splitting hairs but considering that this is exactly why we have the Fisher Space Pen, right?Wait, you didn't like the Star Trek reference, then how about Han Solo has a Horcrux like in Dr. WhoGo and sit on the naughty step and think about what you just said E-Therizzle. Have some respect.Well, it was never claimed that Han Solo was human, maybe he is a Maiar and comes back as Han Solo the Whitemaybe they have not lost him yet..... :-\But Leia felt it when he died so I don't think he's coming back. :(
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
And for anyone thinking of adding a 'That's what she said' (I'm looking at you pf-rozzle), have some respect. :D
I do love a good cross pollination !
Actually, Han Solo is a Cylon and minutes after hitting the ground on Hoth (I know it's not really Hoth) he regenerated in one of those jelly baths on a Cylon Base ship, to be greeted by Malcolm Reynolds and the crew. Mods please close this thread. :D
But what will Han Colo do when the Kilrathi show up? Fight them or offer them the co-pilot's seat. ;)
P.S.: It is also the reason why my wife was rejected as an astronaut :P
Maybe Wookiees don't shed?
Or maybe they do twice a year, and he just stays clear of the cockpit those days?
Def
Post by: Gareth on April 22, 2016, 12:46:13 PM
That is depending on the Nephilim... Although this leads to another beef I have with many SciFi shows... I mean if you have a cat the size of Hobbes in your cockpit... wouldn't there be hair everywhere? And wouldn't those hair ruin stuff like the life-support system and everything else? You could call this splitting hairs but considering that this is exactly why we have the Fisher Space Pen, right?Wait, you didn't like the Star Trek reference, then how about Han Solo has a Horcrux like in Dr. WhoGo and sit on the naughty step and think about what you just said E-Therizzle. Have some respect.Well, it was never claimed that Han Solo was human, maybe he is a Maiar and comes back as Han Solo the Whitemaybe they have not lost him yet..... :-\But Leia felt it when he died so I don't think he's coming back. :(
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
And for anyone thinking of adding a 'That's what she said' (I'm looking at you pf-rozzle), have some respect. :D
I do love a good cross pollination !
Actually, Han Solo is a Cylon and minutes after hitting the ground on Hoth (I know it's not really Hoth) he regenerated in one of those jelly baths on a Cylon Base ship, to be greeted by Malcolm Reynolds and the crew. Mods please close this thread. :D
But what will Han Colo do when the Kilrathi show up? Fight them or offer them the co-pilot's seat. ;)
P.S.: It is also the reason why my wife was rejected as an astronaut :P
Maybe Wookiees don't shed?
Or maybe they do twice a year, and he just stays clear of the cockpit those days?
Def
Maybe he's just very fastidious about grooming? Does he shampoo and condition? Hair products? What is this forum doing to my mind? :ahhh
Post by: pfrsantos on April 22, 2016, 01:03:59 PM
That is depending on the Nephilim... Although this leads to another beef I have with many SciFi shows... I mean if you have a cat the size of Hobbes in your cockpit... wouldn't there be hair everywhere? And wouldn't those hair ruin stuff like the life-support system and everything else? You could call this splitting hairs but considering that this is exactly why we have the Fisher Space Pen, right?Wait, you didn't like the Star Trek reference, then how about Han Solo has a Horcrux like in Dr. WhoGo and sit on the naughty step and think about what you just said E-Therizzle. Have some respect.Well, it was never claimed that Han Solo was human, maybe he is a Maiar and comes back as Han Solo the Whitemaybe they have not lost him yet..... :-\But Leia felt it when he died so I don't think he's coming back. :(
I did say, earlier in the thread, that we did not see a body, so you never know (I hope they do not claim it was a dream :rofl: )
And for anyone thinking of adding a 'That's what she said' (I'm looking at you pf-rozzle), have some respect. :D
I do love a good cross pollination !
Actually, Han Solo is a Cylon and minutes after hitting the ground on Hoth (I know it's not really Hoth) he regenerated in one of those jelly baths on a Cylon Base ship, to be greeted by Malcolm Reynolds and the crew. Mods please close this thread. :D
But what will Han Colo do when the Kilrathi show up? Fight them or offer them the co-pilot's seat. ;)
P.S.: It is also the reason why my wife was rejected as an astronaut :P
Maybe Wookiees don't shed?
Or maybe they do twice a year, and he just stays clear of the cockpit those days?
Def
Maybe he's just very fastidious about grooming? Does he shampoo and condition? Hair products? What is this forum doing to my mind? :ahhh
I'll tell you, but it's a secret...
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Tell no one...
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(http://novusasia.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Loreal-Funny-Chewbacca_0.jpg?itok=hRphKE2Z)
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Post by: dks on May 06, 2016, 10:57:27 AM
STORY OF THE ORIGINAL OMEGA SEAMASTER JEDI
Post by: Whoey on May 18, 2016, 11:05:45 AM
Post by: Gareth on May 18, 2016, 05:43:57 PM
Post by: Whoey on May 21, 2016, 10:47:56 AM
:think:
Post by: Whoey on June 17, 2016, 07:09:10 PM
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/star-wars-r2-d2-unpainted-prototype-sideshow-collectibles-21723/?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+R2-D2+Prototype+Version&utm_content=Image+-+R2-D2+Prototype+Version&utm_campaign=061616news
:drool:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 17, 2016, 07:16:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTpOQrqoO0
:think:
That was actually really really cool!
Def
Post by: ironraven on June 18, 2016, 03:11:51 AM
Post by: Steinar on June 18, 2016, 04:10:27 PM
Post by: TheDude on June 18, 2016, 04:13:45 PM
Oh..... a galaxy far far away
Post by: dks on June 18, 2016, 05:08:55 PM
Post by: AlephZero on June 18, 2016, 07:05:16 PM
https://youtu.be/VcDy8HEg1QY
Oh I see what you did there...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyvkiZV0Ous
:facepalm:
:D
Post by: magentus on June 19, 2016, 02:56:49 PM
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160619_003_zpskrgpgqwl.jpg) (http://s923.photobucket.com/user/magentus2112/media/WP_20160619_003_zpskrgpgqwl.jpg.html)
Post by: zoidberg on June 19, 2016, 03:00:44 PM
My Fathers day card from my daughter after we were discussing Star Wars toiletries we would invent:
(http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad80/magentus2112/WP_20160619_003_zpskrgpgqwl.jpg)
That's so funny. :tu: :tu:
Post by: Gareth on June 19, 2016, 03:02:00 PM
Post by: Gareth on June 19, 2016, 03:18:58 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on June 19, 2016, 03:22:43 PM
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Post by: Whoey on June 20, 2016, 10:24:34 AM
I saw tissues and car sun visors too.
Yodas from $150 down to $20 :facepalm:
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More evidence of TFA merchandise gone awryhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207657105200270&set=o.202559486798
(worth noting that at $20 I'd probably get one, $150 not so much)
Post by: AlephZero on June 23, 2016, 06:59:29 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV5WqRnFejI
Post by: Etherealicer on June 24, 2016, 09:42:52 AM
Post by: Etherealicer on July 12, 2016, 02:16:59 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8liMRPi70I
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 12, 2016, 06:35:51 PM
Def
Post by: Kev D on July 13, 2016, 01:03:42 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 13, 2016, 01:08:02 PM
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Post by: dks on July 13, 2016, 01:12:14 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on July 13, 2016, 01:14:29 PM
I'd hate to see the state of his thumb after trying to use the scissors or pliers. :ahhhAnd I would love to see that enormous bottle of wine that requires that CS :D
Def
Btw, you underestimate how much fun it is to watch other people get hurt >:D
Post by: Kev D on July 13, 2016, 01:19:51 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 13, 2016, 02:41:32 PM
I'd hate to see the state of his thumb after trying to use the scissors or pliers. :ahhhAnd I would love to see that enormous bottle of wine that requires that CS :D
Def
Btw, you underestimate how much fun it is to watch other people get hurt >:D
Not so much when it is someone with:
a- a lightsaber
b- magical superpowers
c- a temper
d- a penchant for tantrums
Otherwise I'd agree with you, but this seems like a recipe for disaster!
Def
Post by: sawman on July 13, 2016, 03:36:55 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 13, 2016, 05:05:09 PM
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Post by: Whoey on July 15, 2016, 07:00:53 PM
:drool:
Post by: Gareth on July 15, 2016, 07:08:18 PM
http://io9.gizmodo.com/star-wars-is-adding-some-gorgeous-new-ships-for-rogue-o-1783721583
:drool:
I do wonder about bringing in new designs for a period where everything is already well established. I suppose an cargo AT-AT is fine and a special shuttle is as well, but they're going to have to come up with a good reason we've never encountered the Strike TIE Fighter though. That aside; it's a pretty cool design. 8) Hints of the Rebel Snow Speeder in the wing design?
Post by: magentus on July 15, 2016, 09:27:53 PM
Post by: Whoey on July 17, 2016, 01:02:05 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmXp802sFgQ
more mandos and... thrawn! :ahhh :drool:
Post by: magentus on July 26, 2016, 03:18:14 PM
Any opinions?
Post by: Etherealicer on July 26, 2016, 03:25:19 PM
I woke up this morning wondering what the tactical advantage of an AT-AT (Mega cool looking but slow and vulnerable) is over a fast moving and more manouverable vehicle.None! They trip and fall over so easily that a regular tank would be better. But then those A-wings are not great either. Seriously, a present day helicopter would be much more efficient. Also noticed how poorly their rockets perform?
Any opinions?
Post by: magentus on July 26, 2016, 03:30:06 PM
I woke up this morning wondering what the tactical advantage of an AT-AT (Mega cool looking but slow and vulnerable) is over a fast moving and more manouverable vehicle.None! They trip and fall over so easily that a regular tank would be better. But then those A-wings are not great either. Seriously, a present day helicopter would be much more efficient. Also noticed how poorly their rockets perform?
Any opinions?
You're right! And why didn't the empire just send in Tie Bombers to bomb the shield, or even do it from a Star Destroyer in orbit? The Rebellion would have been better off sending X and Y-Wings to attack the AT-AT's.
I'm so good at these tactics I will apply for Admiral Ackbars job.
I really enjoyed the scenes in 'Force Awakens' when the X-wings are flying over the water. More of that please!
Post by: Kev D on July 26, 2016, 03:32:49 PM
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-36892759
Post by: magentus on July 26, 2016, 04:03:24 PM
The force wasn't with them that day
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-36892759
I heard he was just about to shoot a scene and someone said 'Break a leg'. I'll get my spacecoat.
Post by: Kev D on July 26, 2016, 04:20:09 PM
The force wasn't with them that day
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-36892759
I heard he was just about to shoot a scene and someone said 'Break a leg'. I'll get my spacecoat.
:facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 26, 2016, 06:55:11 PM
(http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/17EB3/production/_90517979_starwarsreadthrough.jpg)
The caption below it reads:
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The cast of Star Wars Episode Seven: The Force Awakens taking part in a read-through at Pinewood Studios
See the two guys in the bottom left with the checkered shirts on? The one who's face you can see is Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker, who didn't utter a single syllable in the entire film.
Why the heck was he at the read through? Or did he have lines, but someone accidentally spilled whiteout all over his copy of the script? :ahhh
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Post by: dks on July 26, 2016, 06:56:41 PM
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 26, 2016, 07:01:11 PM
I woke up this morning wondering what the tactical advantage of an AT-AT (Mega cool looking but slow and vulnerable) is over a fast moving and more manouverable vehicle.
Any opinions?
An AT AT is heavily armed and armored with a bunch of troops inside. It is perfect for inserting troops into an area that is inaccessible due to space oriented weaponry (like the ion cannon) but is not suitable for many other vehicles. The Rebels were having trouble adapting speeders to the cold, who is to say the Imperials wouldn't as well? And, on the offensive is not the time to find flaws in equipment.... however, ordinarily AT AT's are used in places like Endor, where they can stomp through heavy vegetation that would hamper a repulsorlift vehicle.
Look at the Russian Mil-Hind. It is very much like an AT AT in that, as a helicopter it has obvious flaws, one of which being that if it goes down it takes a whole platoon with it. But, with it's weaponry and adequate support, it is not a helicopter you want to go up against. Hell, a AH 64 Apache would certainly give soem thought before taking on a HIND.
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Post by: Etherealicer on July 26, 2016, 07:04:41 PM
Anyone else find this funny?I don't think this is Mark Hamill, I think it is his stunt double.
(http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/17EB3/production/_90517979_starwarsreadthrough.jpg)
The caption below it reads:QuoteThe cast of Star Wars Episode Seven: The Force Awakens taking part in a read-through at Pinewood Studios
See the two guys in the bottom left with the checkered shirts on? The one who's face you can see is Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker, who didn't utter a single syllable in the entire film.
Why the heck was he at the read through? Or did he have lines, but someone accidentally spilled whiteout all over his copy of the script? :ahhh
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 26, 2016, 07:09:58 PM
I woke up this morning wondering what the tactical advantage of an AT-AT (Mega cool looking but slow and vulnerable) is over a fast moving and more manouverable vehicle.None! They trip and fall over so easily that a regular tank would be better. But then those A-wings are not great either. Seriously, a present day helicopter would be much more efficient. Also noticed how poorly their rockets perform?
Any opinions?
A-Wings were designed by General Crespin, a fighter jock who believed that swift strikes would win more than heavy artillery. The A Wing is a super fast attack fighter that often appears, hits the opponents and is gone before the opponent can react. They were specifically designed to take on the TIE Interceptor, which was much faster and more maneuverable than an X Wing. Helping the A Wing become more effective is the fact that the side mounted lasers raise and lower to continue firing on target as the fighter passes over or under, effectively hitting the target from three sides.
They don't take a lot of hits, but the idea is similar to an (theoretical) assault version of the SR 71- get in, do what you have to do then get out before anyone can do anything about it. While the SR 71 took pictures, the A Wing shoots things.
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 26, 2016, 07:16:44 PM
I woke up this morning wondering what the tactical advantage of an AT-AT (Mega cool looking but slow and vulnerable) is over a fast moving and more manouverable vehicle.None! They trip and fall over so easily that a regular tank would be better. But then those A-wings are not great either. Seriously, a present day helicopter would be much more efficient. Also noticed how poorly their rockets perform?
Any opinions?
You're right! And why didn't the empire just send in Tie Bombers to bomb the shield, or even do it from a Star Destroyer in orbit? The Rebellion would have been better off sending X and Y-Wings to attack the AT-AT's.
I'm so good at these tactics I will apply for Admiral Ackbars job.
I really enjoyed the scenes in 'Force Awakens' when the X-wings are flying over the water. More of that please!
TIE bombers would have been too easy to pick off. And, escort fighters would have been seriously hampered as well in the cross winds and the giant solar collectors on either side. TIE bombers, fighters, interceptors etc were never designed for atmospheric combat.
The X Wings were needed to help cover the escape of the transports- sending them against the AT AT's would have been suicidal for the escaping transports, as the TIE fighters would have been scrambled even if the Star Destroyers were incapacitated by ion blasts.
Y Wings are slow bombers and would have been chewed apart by AT AT's and AT ST's.
Using Star Destroyers from orbit wasn't an option because of the shielding. They may have succeeded if they pounded away for an extended period of time, but that would have given the Rebels a chance to either escape another way or call for reinforcements.
It is very sad that I know all of this well enough to have a logical argument about it.... :facepalm:
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Post by: Gareth on July 26, 2016, 07:19:34 PM
Anyone else find this funny?
(http://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/624/cpsprodpb/17EB3/production/_90517979_starwarsreadthrough.jpg)
The caption below it reads:QuoteThe cast of Star Wars Episode Seven: The Force Awakens taking part in a read-through at Pinewood Studios
See the two guys in the bottom left with the checkered shirts on? The one who's face you can see is Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker, who didn't utter a single syllable in the entire film.
Why the heck was he at the read through? Or did he have lines, but someone accidentally spilled whiteout all over his copy of the script? :ahhh
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IIRC I heard that he was reading all the narration and directors. i.e. "a door slides down and traps an old smuggler by the leg" :facepalm:
Post by: magentus on July 26, 2016, 07:53:36 PM
I woke up this morning wondering what the tactical advantage of an AT-AT (Mega cool looking but slow and vulnerable) is over a fast moving and more manouverable vehicle.None! They trip and fall over so easily that a regular tank would be better. But then those A-wings are not great either. Seriously, a present day helicopter would be much more efficient. Also noticed how poorly their rockets perform?
Any opinions?
You're right! And why didn't the empire just send in Tie Bombers to bomb the shield, or even do it from a Star Destroyer in orbit? The Rebellion would have been better off sending X and Y-Wings to attack the AT-AT's.
I'm so good at these tactics I will apply for Admiral Ackbars job.
I really enjoyed the scenes in 'Force Awakens' when the X-wings are flying over the water. More of that please!
TIE bombers would have been too easy to pick off. And, escort fighters would have been seriously hampered as well in the cross winds and the giant solar collectors on either side. TIE bombers, fighters, interceptors etc were never designed for atmospheric combat.
The X Wings were needed to help cover the escape of the transports- sending them against the AT AT's would have been suicidal for the escaping transports, as the TIE fighters would have been scrambled even if the Star Destroyers were incapacitated by ion blasts.
Y Wings are slow bombers and would have been chewed apart by AT AT's and AT ST's.
Using Star Destroyers from orbit wasn't an option because of the shielding. They may have succeeded if they pounded away for an extended period of time, but that would have given the Rebels a chance to either escape another way or call for reinforcements.
It is very sad that I know all of this well enough to have a logical argument about it.... :facepalm:
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No, that is the explanation I wanted thanks chief - I made a rookie mistake as well - they were snow speeders on Hoth, not A Wings. I will step down from Admiral Ackbars position and try something easier like being the guy who tightens up the bits on the back of the X-Wing before flight. :salute:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 27, 2016, 12:33:28 AM
I woke up this morning wondering what the tactical advantage of an AT-AT (Mega cool looking but slow and vulnerable) is over a fast moving and more manouverable vehicle.None! They trip and fall over so easily that a regular tank would be better. But then those A-wings are not great either. Seriously, a present day helicopter would be much more efficient. Also noticed how poorly their rockets perform?
Any opinions?
You're right! And why didn't the empire just send in Tie Bombers to bomb the shield, or even do it from a Star Destroyer in orbit? The Rebellion would have been better off sending X and Y-Wings to attack the AT-AT's.
I'm so good at these tactics I will apply for Admiral Ackbars job.
I really enjoyed the scenes in 'Force Awakens' when the X-wings are flying over the water. More of that please!
TIE bombers would have been too easy to pick off. And, escort fighters would have been seriously hampered as well in the cross winds and the giant solar collectors on either side. TIE bombers, fighters, interceptors etc were never designed for atmospheric combat.
The X Wings were needed to help cover the escape of the transports- sending them against the AT AT's would have been suicidal for the escaping transports, as the TIE fighters would have been scrambled even if the Star Destroyers were incapacitated by ion blasts.
Y Wings are slow bombers and would have been chewed apart by AT AT's and AT ST's.
Using Star Destroyers from orbit wasn't an option because of the shielding. They may have succeeded if they pounded away for an extended period of time, but that would have given the Rebels a chance to either escape another way or call for reinforcements.
It is very sad that I know all of this well enough to have a logical argument about it.... :facepalm:
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No, that is the explanation I wanted thanks chief - I made a rookie mistake as well - they were snow speeders on Hoth, not A Wings. I will step down from Admiral Ackbars position and try something easier like being the guy who tightens up the bits on the back of the X-Wing before flight. :salute:
Even though they were called snow speeders when the toys came out, they were actually not snow speeders. If they were snow speeders then they shouldn't have had trouble adapting them to the cold. They were simply light assault or recon speeders.
Speeder is a generic term for repulsorlift vehicles in Star Wars. Repulsorlifts are the things that allow various vehicles to float, from landspeeders to speeder bikes. They are generally used in place of wheeled or tracked vehicles since they are more versatile and less moving parts mean less maintenance. In the case of the snow speeders, they didn't so much fly like the X Wings or A Wings etc, as they jumped off uneven terrain and glided around.
As I said, I have immersed myself in the Lore of Star Wars just a bit too much.... :ahhh
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Post by: Gareth on July 27, 2016, 01:55:05 AM
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Post by: magentus on July 28, 2016, 11:01:39 AM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_effect_vehicle
There's a bunch of stuff on Youtube as well.
Post by: Gareth on July 28, 2016, 01:13:57 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8Nu94khHoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch2zs-7je_s
Post by: magentus on July 28, 2016, 01:24:32 PM
The Russians have come up with some amazing massive vehicles - The Hind - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-24, the 'Hook' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-6 and the Antonov plane https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-225_Mriya
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on July 28, 2016, 03:40:05 PM
Sure they may not have the same capacity as the current crop of container ships, but a standard container ship takes approximately 1 week to cross the Atlantic (at least from the UK to Halifax, where I used to work), and an ekranoplan could make the trip over and back in one day.
Plus, the ability to go inland some distance (depending on terrain of course) would mean less reliance on coastline for shipyards. Cargo could be brought inland, providing faster delivery to landlocked areas.
It could theoretically revolutionize shipping as we know it if it were to ever be explored.
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Post by: magentus on August 09, 2016, 03:14:30 PM
http://m.imgur.com/a/DBIlh
Post by: Gareth on August 09, 2016, 07:13:19 PM
Back to the Star Wars Universe - here are some awesome pics from 'Rogue One' - looks gritty!
http://m.imgur.com/a/DBIlh
Definitely liking the looks of this. Donnie Yen being in it is definitely a exciting prospect. 8)
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 09, 2016, 11:44:13 PM
Nor a needlessly gritty and dark version like Stargate Universe.
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Post by: magentus on August 12, 2016, 02:46:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frdj1zb9sMY
Post by: PTRSAK on August 12, 2016, 03:24:21 PM
Post by: magentus on August 12, 2016, 03:37:59 PM
Okay, I have to admit (nearly 20 pages in) that my initial concerns (i.e. "I have a bad feeling about this") were unfounded. It could have all turned out a lot worse. :-)I'm with you there - I really enjoyed the new one - it had it's weird moments - Chewy walking straight past Leia after Hans death and Chewy being fine with Rei driving the Falcon. :think: But pretty pretty pretty good as my mentor Larry David would say.
Post by: Gareth on August 13, 2016, 01:55:12 AM
New Trailer for Rogue One:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frdj1zb9sMY
Still looking good to me. 8)
Post by: Sea Monster on August 13, 2016, 05:12:44 AM
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Chewy walking straight past Leia after Hans death
Yeah that was pretty weird, along with Leia not wanting to go see Luke? (I get she's a busy lady, doing General stuff, but Han just died, and she's just discovered the location of her brother. She couldn't get a day off? Maybe someone in the Resistance should start a union, get some basic workers rights going)
I mean they really wanted the whole leia/rey hugging scene, passing on the legacy etc etc, it was magical, and there was strong female role models everywhere, we all had a great time, but maybe some eye-contact and a chewie growl?
Leia: Hmm, my (Husband? Ex? Baby-daddy?) just went on a dangerous mission.
Oh, here comes his best friend and co-pilot chewie, who I've also had many adventures with, well screw that guy.
Whoop, here comes some 20something girl I've barely met, I'll get my news from her, and hug it out.
Post by: Whoey on August 13, 2016, 06:35:44 PM
RIP Kenny Baker :(
Post by: Gareth on August 13, 2016, 10:13:49 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/aug/13/kenny-baker-r2-d2-dies-star-wars
RIP Kenny Baker :(
Very sad news. :(
Post by: Gareth on August 13, 2016, 11:25:45 PM
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Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 14, 2016, 01:19:39 AM
ANOTHER Rogue One Trailer! :ahhhShow content(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpoFax_UMAE_t0M.jpg:large)
:D
:facepalm:
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Post by: magentus on August 14, 2016, 02:16:00 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on August 15, 2016, 03:05:48 PM
:rofl:ANOTHER Rogue One Trailer! :ahhhShow content(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpoFax_UMAE_t0M.jpg:large)
:D
:facepalm:
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Post by: Etherealicer on August 15, 2016, 03:07:02 PM
Yessssss... is it December yet :ahhhNew Trailer for Rogue One:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frdj1zb9sMY
Still looking good to me. 8)
Post by: magentus on August 15, 2016, 03:11:32 PM
Only 123 days to go :facepalm:Yessssss... is it December yet :ahhhNew Trailer for Rogue One:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frdj1zb9sMY
Still looking good to me. 8)
Post by: Gareth on August 15, 2016, 11:43:10 PM
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Told you. 8)
Told you. 8)
Post by: magentus on August 16, 2016, 02:23:33 PM
Post by: Etherealicer on August 16, 2016, 03:46:13 PM
No, really, this time.....honest. :whistle:looking so forward to thisShow contenthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXEMO_Zv_gQ
Told you. 8)
Post by: Whoey on August 16, 2016, 07:03:03 PM
Post by: magentus on August 16, 2016, 07:18:30 PM
another rumour that a certain bounty hunter may make an appearance in Rogue One... :ahhhOM flippin G!
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 16, 2016, 10:07:36 PM
https://youtu.be/1VBoB5zuOFg
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Post by: Gareth on August 17, 2016, 12:04:08 AM
Dengar?
https://youtu.be/1VBoB5zuOFg
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Bossk was always the cool one IMO. 8)
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on August 17, 2016, 12:38:31 AM
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Post by: Whoey on September 02, 2016, 07:11:02 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRAOcRBDr-A
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Post by: ironraven on September 08, 2016, 07:58:53 PM
I'm not complaining if they bring back a lot of the cooler stuff. Danksaber can stay dead though.
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on September 08, 2016, 11:04:53 PM
Timothy Zahn may have killed himself after seeing this, just so that he could roll over in his grave.
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Post by: magentus on October 13, 2016, 04:04:40 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC9abcLLQpI
Post by: Smashie on October 13, 2016, 04:33:13 PM
Latest trailer for Rogue One - OM flippin' G:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC9abcLLQpI
It's a Star Wars film, I'm excited, 'nuff said :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on October 13, 2016, 05:15:29 PM
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Post by: Whoey on December 16, 2016, 07:34:29 PM
(http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/zoom/jhil_sw_mill_falcon_multi-tool_kit.jpg)
:ahhh
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on December 16, 2016, 10:19:07 PM
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Post by: magentus on December 20, 2016, 12:18:30 PM
I'll probably go and see it after Crimbo, but am really looking forward to it - I'd love to hear what you all thought of it as the trailers look A Mazing.
Post by: Whoey on December 20, 2016, 12:24:56 PM
Post by: magentus on December 20, 2016, 12:27:59 PM
I haven't yet. We'll likely do the same as we did for The Force Awakens and head to San Sebastian (1h drive) to see it in original version in a smaller theatre as they're only showing it dubbed here in town. :facepalm:Cool! Report in once you've seen it.
What are your feelings on the mooted Boba spin off?
Post by: Whoey on December 20, 2016, 12:45:40 PM
I'll be glad to see him pop up where ever.
The cartoons are and have been quite kind in expanding the "mandoverse" so that's something at least.
Post by: magentus on December 20, 2016, 12:52:30 PM
:salute:
Post by: Whoey on December 20, 2016, 12:57:37 PM
Interesting about the banners...... Watch this space I guess.(https://i0.wp.com/media2.slashfilm.com/slashfilm/wp/wp-content/images/ZZ346657C9.jpg)
:salute:
the one on the left edge is also one of the symbols off boba's armour:
(http://www.starwarsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2.jpg)
((https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/03/17/b9/0317b9b8482e5e09526204ee6222dc5a.jpg))
My thought is if he didn't show in TFA, he's not likely to appear in the trilogy, but since the stand alone films are back and forth in time where ever it suits them it's a solid possibility.
Post by: magentus on December 20, 2016, 01:07:16 PM
I was just looking at those pics and the 'Vhett' meaning farmer - I love the back story stuff.Interesting about the banners...... Watch this space I guess.(https://i0.wp.com/media2.slashfilm.com/slashfilm/wp/wp-content/images/ZZ346657C9.jpg)
:salute:
the one on the left edge is also one of the symbols off boba's armour:
(http://www.starwarsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2.jpg)
((https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/03/17/b9/0317b9b8482e5e09526204ee6222dc5a.jpg))
My thought is if he didn't show in TFA, he's not likely to appear in the trilogy, but since the stand alone films are back and forth in time where ever it suits them it's a solid possibility.
He's too interesting a character to not appear somewhere.
Post by: Gareth on December 20, 2016, 04:07:51 PM
Post by: magentus on December 20, 2016, 04:21:42 PM
I think we're planning on seeing it by the end of the week. Not quite sure what to expect TBH, I'm a little concerned that we'll be given a lot of ships, gear etc that don't appear in New Hope and there's going to be little to no reason for it. New Stormtroopers and TIE fighters will bug me the most I suspect.Looking at the trailer there's a new droid (who will hopefully destroy C3PO at some point :D ), cool looking Stormtroopers in Black Armour, but apart from that it looks the same. The Rogue One ship is a new design, but in the beige and red colours of the rebellion, and the AT AT's Tie Fighters, X-Wings etc all look canon to ANH as far as I can see.
There are no Jedi in it which will be refreshing (no 'My powers have tripled in strength since we last met' crap) just plain down to earth rebels.
Post by: Whoey on December 20, 2016, 05:23:13 PM
Post by: Gareth on December 20, 2016, 07:18:53 PM
Yeah I'm kind of not sure about new troops/ships. I know (from the toys & figures) that there are quite a few we never see after this, which makes absolutely no sense to me.
and, not to sound too cynical, I think we have a reason for new troops and ships right there. ;)
Post by: Whoey on December 20, 2016, 07:54:25 PM
yes, but Vader wasn't technically in TFA, and they still swamped us with loads more Vader stuff (I'm not complaining, that means I get more Boba Fett stuff too...)Yeah I'm kind of not sure about new troops/ships. I know (from the toys & figures) that there are quite a few we never see after this, which makes absolutely no sense to me.
and, not to sound too cynical, I think we have a reason for new troops and ships right there. ;)
But every time I see more advanced tech in a movie that is supposed to be before the original trilogy I can't help but cringe. The other day EP1 was on tv... and I couldn't help thinking how did the tech advancement present then go backwards 50 years between trilogies.... :facepalm:
Post by: ironraven on December 21, 2016, 02:57:24 AM
Don't worry about the tech level, this isn't anything we didn't see between the Battle of Yavin and Endor. Trust me. This is the Star Wars universe we all grew up with. The U-Wing is not some supership, it's a good, solid craft that fits one hell of a special niche and they use it right. I have only ONE quibble and it is small and easily over looked.
My in-universe explanation: This story is not like the old propaganda, huggy feely pieces that were put out during the Rebellion. This is the Republic having authorized a drama about events that took 40 years to declassify. It feels dirty. It feels like there is some real ugliness in the universe.
Post by: Gareth on December 21, 2016, 09:27:30 AM
I have seen it.
Don't worry about the tech level, this isn't anything we didn't see between the Battle of Yavin and Endor. Trust me. This is the Star Wars universe we all grew up with. The U-Wing is not some supership, it's a good, solid craft that fits one hell of a special niche and they use it right. I have only ONE quibble and it is small and easily over looked.
My in-universe explanation: This story is not like the old propaganda, huggy feely pieces that were put out during the Rebellion. This is the Republic having authorized a drama about events that took 40 years to declassify. It feels dirty. It feels like there is some real ugliness in the universe.
Sounds good mate. Cheers. :cheers:
Post by: Etherealicer on December 27, 2016, 12:23:17 PM
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Post by: Whoey on December 29, 2016, 11:36:55 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLrqtmKazpI
vs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea_e0qiZz7c
:ahhh :gimme:
Post by: Gareth on December 29, 2016, 12:48:45 PM
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Post by: Etherealicer on December 29, 2016, 12:56:15 PM
Sweet! I used to play X-Wing for hours!Sorry, but Tie Fighter was much better, much improved gameplay AND you could play for the right side.
Post by: Smashie on December 29, 2016, 01:58:12 PM
SO MUCH WANT!
going to try to find my joystick (stop sniggering at the back)
Post by: Smashie on December 29, 2016, 02:07:13 PM
Post by: Whoey on December 29, 2016, 03:13:37 PM
I have the xwing vs tie CDs somewhere...
And yes, I'm also more partial to Tie Fighter.
Post by: Smashie on December 29, 2016, 04:22:39 PM
The mod isn't available yet afaik. Xwing is on sale on steam however: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/66449/
I have the xwing vs tie CDs somewhere...
And yes, I'm also more partial to Tie Fighter.
Alliance was my favorite
Post by: Etherealicer on December 29, 2016, 04:57:01 PM
It might sound like heresy but the best was Wing Commander :DThe mod isn't available yet afaik. Xwing is on sale on steam however: http://store.steampowered.com/sub/66449/
I have the xwing vs tie CDs somewhere...
And yes, I'm also more partial to Tie Fighter.
Alliance was my favorite
Post by: Gareth on December 29, 2016, 06:16:52 PM
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Post by: Etherealicer on December 29, 2016, 06:42:05 PM
Shockingly bad film though. ;)I have seen worse and the space battles are far better than those of a far more popular franchise?
Post by: Gareth on December 29, 2016, 06:44:15 PM
Shockingly bad film though. ;)I have seen worse and the space battles are far better than those of a far more popular franchise?
I'm afraid all I can remember of it is the wooden script and plot. :think: I'll take your word on it that it has ok space battles. :salute:
Post by: Etherealicer on December 29, 2016, 07:16:57 PM
Why else would you watch it? Freddy Prince jr.?Shockingly bad film though. ;)I have seen worse and the space battles are far better than those of a far more popular franchise?
I'm afraid all I can remember of it is the wooden script and plot. :think: I'll take your word on it that it has ok space battles. :salute:
Post by: Whoey on December 29, 2016, 07:55:29 PM
Post by: Whoey on January 23, 2017, 06:54:37 PM
"The Last Jedi" eh? wonder what that will be about...
Post by: Gareth on January 23, 2017, 07:50:52 PM
http://www.starwars.com/news/the-official-title-for-star-wars-episode-viii-revealed
"The Last Jedi" eh? wonder what that will be about...
Things aren't looking good for Luke Skywalker...
Post by: magentus on January 23, 2017, 08:08:15 PM
Was he ever really a Jedi? Yoda was quick to say he'd completed his training, but he made a right mess of his first teaching assignment. :facepalm:http://www.starwars.com/news/the-official-title-for-star-wars-episode-viii-revealed
"The Last Jedi" eh? wonder what that will be about...
Things aren't looking good for Luke Skywalker...
Post by: Whoey on January 23, 2017, 08:12:39 PM
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Post by: Kev D on May 04, 2017, 08:27:53 AM
Happy Star Wars day :D
Post by: Don Pablo on May 04, 2017, 08:30:03 AM
May the schwartz be with you. :D
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Post by: Kev D on May 04, 2017, 12:09:42 PM
Happy SWD all :cheers:
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Post by: Gareth on May 04, 2017, 12:15:51 PM
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"So what does that make us?" :think:
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"So what does that make us?" :think:
Confused :rofl:
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 04, 2017, 01:19:29 PM
Shockingly bad film though. ;)
Yes, it was, but Mark Hamill was one of the voices in the cartoon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCWZiEBJpt0
He played a starfighter pilot.... which was a radical departure from being Luke Skywalker. :facepalm:
May the Fourth be with you all!
Def
Post by: Gareth on May 04, 2017, 02:01:37 PM
Shockingly bad film though. ;)
Yes, it was, but Mark Hamill was one of the voices in the cartoon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCWZiEBJpt0
He played a starfighter pilot.... which was a radical departure from being Luke Skywalker. :facepalm:
May the Fourth be with you all!
Def
I didn't even know that existed. :o
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 04, 2017, 04:08:53 PM
Or have you not yet seen my thread about me painting dragons all through High School? :facepalm:
Def
Post by: PTRSAK on July 09, 2018, 12:09:25 PM
Hell, who am I kidding?
I TOLD YOU SO. Under the House of Mouse, Star Wars has been crippled to the point of their last effort being a BOX OFFICE FLOP and LOSING MONEY
Could you have EVER have even contemplated either of those two scenarios being applicable to a Star Wars movie?
No, well, not until you get producers who fill the movies up with PC, SJW crap and THEN have the unmitigated gall to abuse and blame the FANS for not liking the garbage they served up hoping that the brand itself would be a golden ticket.
Shame Disney, shame. You have for all intents and purposes killed off what was one of the greatest movie franchises EVER.
I told you so. over 5 years ago. And it makes me sad to have been right.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-01-27/jj-abrams-to-direct-next-star-wars-film/4486140
Lucasfilm, bought by Disney, planning to bring out another StarWars trilogy, Lucas not writing or directing, just a "creative consultant"...
I have a bad feeling about this.
Post by: magentus on July 09, 2018, 12:16:47 PM
Personally I loved 'The Force Awakens' and parts of 'Last Jedi' and really loved 'Rogue One' - R1 is the jewel in the crown of the entire franchise for me. As much as I hate Disney and pretty much all it stands for, I think they have put a bit of much needed equality into the mix.
I wonder maybe if we've reached peak Star Wars and are starting to realise the Emperor has no clothes on.
Post by: lister on July 09, 2018, 03:17:40 PM
Oh and while we are at it lets make the main villain an overgrown emo teenager. That will go great with our hero demigoddess! :D
Post by: Don Pablo on July 09, 2018, 03:23:48 PM
Like a proper good war movie. :salute:
Post by: magentus on July 09, 2018, 03:27:46 PM
I never liked the princesses and princes in outer space aspect of star wars but I really like the aesthetics (excluding cute furry characters intended for selling merchandise). But what the smurf did they think when they thought up Rey? Just make the hero so overpowered that no one else stands a chance against her. That'll make for a great story! Right? :twak:
Oh and while we are at it lets make the main villain an overgrown emo teenager. That will go great with our hero demigoddess! :D
Lol! Let's not forget what a whiney teen Luke was in the beginning, And how he ignored Yoda's advice because he thought he knew best - And C3PO :facepalm:
Seriously though, there is a lot wrong with Star Wars, but that's not necessarily an new thing - Although the space battles and ships etc are cool, the dialogue and plot have always been dicey.
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 09, 2018, 03:37:01 PM
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make the main villain an overgrown emo teenager.
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 09, 2018, 03:41:48 PM
We've become so spoiled by the special effects that likely never again will movies have the impact Star Wars had.
Post by: Don Pablo on July 09, 2018, 03:46:38 PM
And let’s not bring up Parsecs. :facepalm:I never liked the princesses and princes in outer space aspect of star wars but I really like the aesthetics (excluding cute furry characters intended for selling merchandise). But what the smurf did they think when they thought up Rey? Just make the hero so overpowered that no one else stands a chance against her. That'll make for a great story! Right? :twak:
Oh and while we are at it lets make the main villain an overgrown emo teenager. That will go great with our hero demigoddess! :D
Lol! Let's not forget what a whiney teen Luke was in the beginning, And how he ignored Yoda's advice because he thought he knew best - And C3PO :facepalm:
Seriously though, there is a lot wrong with Star Wars, but that's not necessarily an new thing - Although the space battles and ships etc are cool, the dialogue and plot have always been dicey.
Post by: magentus on July 09, 2018, 03:48:22 PM
SW has also done a lot of damage to the film industry - for every well plotted, well acted film there are about a hundred lazy cliched superhero/gangster/'grossout comedy/lowest common denominator horror flicks, and everything is made with one etye on the merch and sequel/prequel/spinoff.
It may turn out to be great news that Solo bombed - Disney might think twice about making the same film over and over again with Boba Fett, Obi Wan, Jar Jar, the Ewoks, Chewy's mum, young Leia, etc etc ad nauseum.
Post by: magentus on July 09, 2018, 03:49:13 PM
OK Pabs :D Consider it not brought up :tu:And let’s not bring up Parsecs. :facepalm:I never liked the princesses and princes in outer space aspect of star wars but I really like the aesthetics (excluding cute furry characters intended for selling merchandise). But what the smurf did they think when they thought up Rey? Just make the hero so overpowered that no one else stands a chance against her. That'll make for a great story! Right? :twak:
Oh and while we are at it lets make the main villain an overgrown emo teenager. That will go great with our hero demigoddess! :D
Lol! Let's not forget what a whiney teen Luke was in the beginning, And how he ignored Yoda's advice because he thought he knew best - And C3PO :facepalm:
Seriously though, there is a lot wrong with Star Wars, but that's not necessarily an new thing - Although the space battles and ships etc are cool, the dialogue and plot have always been dicey.
Post by: lister on July 09, 2018, 04:19:51 PM
Agreed.
SW has also done a lot of damage to the film industry - for every well plotted, well acted film there are about a hundred lazy cliched superhero/gangster/'grossout comedy/lowest common denominator horror flicks, and everything is made with one etye on the merch and sequel/prequel/spinoff.
It may turn out to be great news that Solo bombed - Disney might think twice about making the same film over and over again with Boba Fett, Obi Wan, Jar Jar, the Ewoks, Chewy's mum, young Leia, etc etc ad nauseum.
Don't get me started on the Han Solo. First the before mentioned overgrown emo uses him to enact half of the Oedipus complex (let's just hope Disney is willing to let things be half done in this instance... :facepalm:). Then they butcher his origin story (or so I hear). The only main character I really liked. He is just a regular human. He is not the one. He has no access magic abilities. He is not a part of aristocracy. All his awesomeness depends solely on him having guts, skill and brains (ok, there is also the awesome ship, a huge wookiee sidekick and a blaster but still). :ahhh :twak:
Post by: ThePeacent on July 09, 2018, 04:23:21 PM
Lol! Let's not forget what a whiney teen Luke was in the beginning, And how he ignored Yoda's advice because he thought he knew best - And C3PO :facepalm:
and let us not forget the annoying, really bothersome young Anakin, his bad acting, impolite manners and sense of greatness :ahhh that luckily taught him a lesson :D
Post by: magentus on July 09, 2018, 04:27:09 PM
yes Rogue One was the best of the bunch of new films :tu:Absolutely!Lol! Let's not forget what a whiney teen Luke was in the beginning, And how he ignored Yoda's advice because he thought he knew best - And C3PO :facepalm:
and let us not forget the annoying, really bothersome young Anakin, his bad acting, impolite manners and sense of greatness :ahhh that luckily taught him a lesson :D
And what about Ewan McGregors excrable Obi Wan performance. And that accent :facepalm:
Post by: Gareth on July 09, 2018, 04:29:46 PM
I agree with Mags in that The Force Awakens is a definitely a good Star Wars film and that Rogue One is the best of the new ones I've seen. There is far too much I dislike in the story of Last Jedi (too much for me to care to list) but I still think there stuff in there to enjoy and, very importantly, it's still better than any of the horrifically mishandled prequels.
Post by: Gareth on July 09, 2018, 04:36:41 PM
yes Rogue One was the best of the bunch of new films :tu:Absolutely!Lol! Let's not forget what a whiney teen Luke was in the beginning, And how he ignored Yoda's advice because he thought he knew best - And C3PO :facepalm:
and let us not forget the annoying, really bothersome young Anakin, his bad acting, impolite manners and sense of greatness :ahhh that luckily taught him a lesson :D
And what about Ewan McGregors excrable Obi Wan performance. And that accent :facepalm:
Given that he's a known good actor, any fault with the performance has to be laid at the feet of the director. That goes for any good actor that somehow seems to throw out a turkey or two. It's always the director who gets to say "OK, that'll do". I'd have loved to have seen him as Kenobi in a well made film.
Post by: ThePeacent on July 09, 2018, 04:57:32 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on July 09, 2018, 07:29:10 PM
and what about Liam Neeson :facepalm:Directors fault again!
I don't like how people keep bashing movies before they're released. Group thinking is a powerful thing and has sunk good movies before they were even released. :-\
And on the flipside, group thinking has elevated bad movies to top tier status. :facepalm: :D
Post by: ironraven on July 10, 2018, 02:35:30 AM
Solo seems to have flopped purely on the basis that everyone was saying what a disaster and how awful it was before it was even finished, let alone seen.
I agree- people were told to hate it before it came out. There were things about it that were annoying, but all minor. This died for two reasons- bad timing on the release (should have held off until December) and the power of social media's "3 Minute Hate". If decaff is a dangerous state of mind, then groupthink is a hundred times worse. Sure, there were directorial issues and turn over, but that should have all died when Ron Howard was picked up to direct. One, he's a damn good director. Two, he's a fan. And three, this brings him full circle- American Graffiti was Lucas' big break out, and it was also Howards first adult role and put him next to Harrison Ford. Once Ron Howard was the student, now he is a master. Sure, we can kibitz about "parsecs", but it was a loan word.
Even the L3 hate is a case of Yoda's Tree- bring with you your baggage you will. I was very concerned by what I'd heard before hand, and I was wondering what people were talking about. I work with a hyper annoying SJW, so maybe after putting up were it's 205 proof stupidity L3 was nothing. But to me, she was no more an SJW than Fredrick Douglas or Malcom X in their early days. I did find her Pinnochio syndrome annoying, but hey, Luke wants to be a real Jedi. :P Then again, I've always been pushing for "droid rights" in that universe. Pass the Turing Test, you're in the class of people- not all droids pass, neither to all real world humans.
Besides, has anyone else read what kind of insanity old George had in mind for the third trilogy? Miniaturization and talking to microflauna that would have been the Whillis? Really, we're saying what we're getting is bad compared to that? Even JJ Abrams' exercise in authorized fan fiction and it's follow up are better than that. Solo got screwed. And for people who are still pouting because there were no Jedi in Rogue One, remember- it's the story that took 40 years to declassify. And, yes, there was a bad Jedi.
Post by: ironraven on July 10, 2018, 02:40:13 AM
R1 made me sad. :(
Like a proper good war movie. :salute:
It didn't make me sad. Made me jealous. Call me weird, but dying well is a glorious goal in life.
Post by: Gareth on July 10, 2018, 01:34:59 PM
Post by: ironraven on July 11, 2018, 03:17:27 AM
Anyone else happy that the coolest cat in a galaxy far far away is coming back? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-billy-dee-williams-returning-as-lando-calrissian-xi-1125818
I'm thinking a very stern talking to by Uncle Lando and Uncle Chewie is in Kylo's future.
Post by: Don Pablo on July 11, 2018, 08:16:36 AM
Well if he comes back to the light like Grandpappa Vader, that could well be a possibility.Anyone else happy that the coolest cat in a galaxy far far away is coming back? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-billy-dee-williams-returning-as-lando-calrissian-xi-1125818
I'm thinking a very stern talking to by Uncle Lando and Uncle Chewie is in Kylo's future.
Post by: Whoey on July 11, 2018, 09:57:54 AM
I felt Rogue One and Solo were as they should be, and had a good feeling after watching them in spite of a few nitpicks. I'd almost prefer more like this than any more of the third trilogy. It's not about familiar characters (although a reference to one goes a long way into building credibility) but more about maintaining the universe feeling.
At this point there is now so much lore in both the canon and Expanded Universe (ie: all the books and stuff before the mouse took over) that doesn't make sense due to rewriting bits in between that adding even more new ideas into it just ruins it all further. I read a lot of the old books, comics, and watched most if not all the cartoon series to boot. There's some really great stuff there that would be great to see in a feature film. Instead we get Leia superman flying through space, and children suddenly having advanced force skills with zero training. :facepalm:
As for the cartoons: I had feared that Rebels would have too much of a Disney Princess/Aladdin feel (at least at first it really did look like that was the direction they were taking) but I was pleasantly surprised and the sheer amount of Mandalorian lore added is rather impressive, and the look and feel got grittier as it went on. The Clone Wars was similar, it got pretty dark towards the end and was obviously catering to more mature fans than kids.
Post by: ironraven on July 12, 2018, 04:42:18 AM
As for the cartoons
Dave Filoni brought me back.
The first movie I ever saw in a theatre was New Hope, back when it was just Star Wars. I breathed it, I was a hard core fan through the 90s. I was confused and left ill by the special editions. And then.... Phantom Menace happened. It felt like George left a great big steaming smurf in my blue milk. Then Attack of the Clones. I was out, I was done. Sith, I didn't even see it in the theater. I didn't see it for six years.
Someone got me to watch the first episode of Clone Wars, not the movie but S1E1 with Yoda and a squad of troopers. And I was back, like I'd never left. As a general scoundrel put it, I was "home". I loved Clone Wars and I do wish I could get a poster of all the Jedi fortune cookies from CW. I will not deny that I nearly cried for 99 and Fives.
And with Rebels, I was in before we even saw Kannan was.
So I'm a Star Wars fan of high order again. Thank you, Master Filoni.
Post by: Whoey on July 20, 2018, 07:03:00 PM
https://youtu.be/RI7WyhWZkzk
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: Don Pablo on July 20, 2018, 11:12:56 PM
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Post by: ironraven on July 22, 2018, 03:38:54 AM
The animation in the helmets is new. The audio over it was just clips from Clone Wars, mostly Rex and the Dominos.
The "new" approach to that base is just a slightly more finished version of something from one of the episodes that got as far as the animatics. It was leaked, and this animatic for this particular episode is on Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypzCR5gctkQ
I won't lie, I wasn't impressed by the Bad Batch story arc, the members of the team... bothered me. THey feel like heavy handed, clumsy stereotypes. The only good thing about Taskforce 99 is that they paid homage to one of the greatest of their brothers, but they didn't feel like clones. However, even in animatics form, I could see one detail- Rex had the scar where his chip was pulled. Fives didn't fail.
The last few seconds is newish. Everyone approaching the holo of Ahaoka and Bo Katan is another cleaned up animatic, but that holo is new.
That being said, if we can see the Seige of Mandelor, I'm in. I'll put up with a LOT to see Ahsoka, the 332nd, Bo Katan, and maybe even a young Ursa Wren....
And on that review from the grumpy mando, I'll also give everyone one of my favorite bits of fan work
https://youtu.be/M9bPc2tmu_M
Post by: Whoey on August 18, 2018, 04:01:24 PM
:think:
Post by: ironraven on August 19, 2018, 05:32:56 AM
I am wondering if the lead is going to be Snap Wexley- if so, keep the guy who wrote Empire's End as far away from the writing team as is possible, and someone can give the kid some personality. Watching the New Republic fail will be painful, but... Filoni. I have hope. This is suggesting that the "if there is no military, there will be no war" notion that Mon Mothma had was subverted and infiltrated early on.
And I hope that Master Filoni's love of the Mandalor culture continues.
Post by: MadPlumbarian on August 19, 2018, 05:37:00 AM
JR
Post by: Whoey on August 19, 2018, 11:22:17 AM
I'm not sure I dig the new art style, but it will grow on me undoubtedly. I will NOT be like the mynock humping sleemos who hated Rebels and never gave it a chance because they didn't like the art. Filoni has a lot of influences, and sometimes he's unsubtle with honoring them even by my standards.He's no longer involved since he's gone back to clone wars apparently
I am wondering if the lead is going to be Snap Wexley- if so, keep the guy who wrote Empire's End as far away from the writing team as is possible, and someone can give the kid some personality. Watching the New Republic fail will be painful, but... Filoni. I have hope. This is suggesting that the "if there is no military, there will be no war" notion that Mon Mothma had was subverted and infiltrated early on.
And I hope that Master Filoni's love of the Mandalor culture continues.
Post by: ironraven on August 19, 2018, 09:49:22 PM
I"m going to cling to this hope.
Otherwise... *sigh*
Post by: Whoey on August 20, 2018, 04:51:51 AM
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So right now, Resistance is a bit different, in that I'm not on that day-to-day. I created and set it in motion, but I've given that to other people to raise up, people that I've worked with a long time, who I think deserve the opportunity to tell stories and I think it's exciting, and I give them my thoughts and notes – I was just doing that this morning, like George would give me. So that's fun.
Post by: Kev D on August 20, 2018, 09:08:32 AM
Post by: ironraven on August 21, 2018, 03:22:39 AM
http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/08/12/star-wars-rebels-season-4-finale-clone-wars-final-season-revival-disney-dave-filoni
:cry:
Post by: Whoey on December 29, 2018, 05:56:03 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey68aMOV9gc
Post by: magentus on December 29, 2018, 07:14:08 PM
good dark lord, this is a fan film?!?!?Yup really enjoyed it! Looking forward to the next one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey68aMOV9gc
Love the constant tension and violence between the Sith used as a training technique.
Post by: kirk13 on April 14, 2019, 08:13:27 PM
Heres a spoiler... Rey jumps over the shark :D
Post by: Don Pablo on April 14, 2019, 09:25:25 PM
Post by: Gareth on April 14, 2019, 09:42:53 PM
Gotta say I'm surprised...the trailer for Episode 9 has been out for 24hrs and no ones said anything yet!
Heres a spoiler... Rey jumps over the shark :D
...and the Emperor might be making some kind of comeback.
Post by: kirk13 on April 14, 2019, 10:23:05 PM
...and the Emperor might be making some kind of comeback.
I am so hoping Jar Jar Binks reveals himself as the Sith grand master
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Post by: SirVicaLot on April 15, 2019, 04:10:11 AM
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Post by: Don Pablo on April 07, 2020, 11:05:27 PM
Third time I've seen it. But the last act always gives me chills!
Post by: magentus on April 07, 2020, 11:18:57 PM
Just finished Rogue One, again. :facepalm::iagree: top film!
Third time I've seen it. But the last act always gives me chills!
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 07, 2020, 11:19:44 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on April 07, 2020, 11:52:13 PM
Post by: Wessaen on April 08, 2020, 03:59:50 AM
For all those fans who somehow think Rose ruined one of the Star Wars films, just remember some of us saw Jar-Jar bloody Binks in the cinema.
Rose was worse than Jar Jar. At least Jar Jar became a Sith. Rose just ruined half a movie. The other half was ruined by bad jokes and space walking Leia.
And Rogue One is the best star wars since the original trilogy. Fite meh!
That being said I haven't seen episode 9 or the Solo movie. When they hit the bargain bin I might drop a few bucks for em.
-Wes.
Post by: SirVicaLot on April 08, 2020, 04:42:14 AM
That being said I haven't seen episode 9 or the Solo movie. When they hit the bargain bin I might drop a few bucks for em.
-Wes.
Dito. But I will save my money for something else :D