hogso Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I took “introduce new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never before explored” to mean "we're making up what ever the **** we want, focusing on the shit that will sell the most merch". It took, what, 10 years for some people to start getting tired of comic book movies? How long until we get tired of Star Wars ones? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 New low for the franchise? Or to put it in another way. Barf! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted November 10, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 10, 2017 They released Star Wars branded fruit (Yoda grapes etc) and light saber lipstick for Force Awakens, so I'm not sure how much lower they can go on merchandising. I do think Star Wars will lose its sheen being an annual franchise. I'm not the biggest Star Wars fan but I can acknowledge they had a special feeling about them, there weren't many of them with years between them and so on. Churning them out makes them lose that special sheen. Especially when they start fiddling with things - a Solo prequel just seems like a cash in, filling gaps that don't need filling to let them use a popular character again. I'd have more faith if they did brand new stories, or if they must fill in gaps, do things like Rogue One, where there's a gap for a story with only cameo appearances of established names. Instead they'll just bank on doing 'the untold story of that character you all love and remember!' over and over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 30 minutes ago, Chindie said: They released Star Wars branded fruit (Yoda grapes etc) and light saber lipstick for Force Awakens, so I'm not sure how much lower they can go on merchandising. I do think Star Wars will lose its sheen being an annual franchise. I'm not the biggest Star Wars fan but I can acknowledge they had a special feeling about them, there weren't many of them with years between them and so on. Churning them out makes them lose that special sheen. Especially when they start fiddling with things - a Solo prequel just seems like a cash in, filling gaps that don't need filling to let them use a popular character again. I'd have more faith if they did brand new stories, or if they must fill in gaps, do things like Rogue One, where there's a gap for a story with only cameo appearances of established names. Instead they'll just bank on doing 'the untold story of that character you all love and remember!' over and over. Agreed. I was a huge Star Wars fan when I was a kid. For me the first 3 films were magic. Now it's pure entertainment but I do kinda like the 2 Disney films so far. And that the first one was a homage to Star Wars is a good thing for me. Back in the 70's and early 80's you could buy anything and everything with a Star Wars logo (in the states) so as you say it's always been about the merch. A bit like KISS. I just might skip on the "Young Han Solo" , Boba Fett or Jabba in tha Hood movies thou. Perhaps they can do a reboot and start from scratch again like Marvel and DC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I'm not going to complain about more Star Wars. The more the better. I'll probably give up when the Wayans Brothers do, Not Another Star Wars Movie though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdistheword Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Now most people probably know this, maybe even said in here but how have I only just noticed that C3PO’s leg is silver in every film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Which leg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdistheword Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Bottom of the right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 The Old Republic could be a good source of material for a spinoff tv series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brumerican Posted November 12, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2017 1 hour ago, theboyangel said: The Old Republic could be a good source of material for a spinoff tv series. I'd like to see a rom-com set in the Star Wars universe. Working title - "Looking for love in Alderaan places". 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, Brumerican said: I'd like to see a rom-com set in the Star Wars universe. Working title - "Looking for love in Alderaan places". With lots of "stroke my wookie" jokes? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 7 hours ago, theboyangel said: The Old Republic could be a good source of material for a spinoff tv series. There's something in the pipeline for 2019 by all accounts. I'm sure I read there are 50 odd scripts that Lucas was working on for a spin off TV show, called Star Wars Underworld. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted November 12, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 12, 2017 29 minutes ago, dAVe80 said: Star Wars Underworld. Mmmm yes 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Tegis said: Mmmm yes I'd even watch a Jar-Jar Beckinsale movie if they made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 8 hours ago, sne said: I'd even watch a Jar-Jar Beckinsale movie if they made it. Calling @Designer1 to the Photoshop department . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raver50032 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 15 hours ago, dAVe80 said: There's something in the pipeline for 2019 by all accounts. I'm sure I read there are 50 odd scripts that Lucas was working on for a spin off TV show, called Star Wars Underworld. Yeah, I heard up to 100 episode scrips had been storyboarded for a Live Action TV series. As Star Wars 'Underworld,' I would expect that be a face off between smugglers and Bounty Hunters. Would love to see Naa Shadaa in film - I imagine it a bit like the original Bladerunner in atmosphere. I think the new trilogy that Rian Johnson has been awarded will be Old Republic era - be prepared for amazing 'Lord Of The Rings' scale Jedi v Sith battles - the contrast of light blue sabres against a swathe of red ones. The Sacking Of Coruscant, and Malgus The Betrayer... and a bit of swticheroo Revan for good measure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted November 17, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted November 17, 2017 Ink masters 'tatooine' edition..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 On 18/11/2017 at 03:21, Villan_of_oz said: Ink masters 'tatooine' edition..... I'm all for it given that i've booked in to get a Star Wars tattoo next month! I have my first ever midnight screening ticket for Thursday at 12.01 and I can't wait. There are no reviews out yet but the initial reactions are building it up enormously. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 The reactions to the premier have got me beyond hyped. Sounds like it's another winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I saw 'not as good as rogue one' which didn't fill me with, ahem, 'hope'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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