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2012/10/30 22:13:45
Subject: Re:Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
Cheesecat wrote: As long as they release the original trilogy, like it was before George Lucas revisited them I'll be happy other than that I don't give a feth about what Disney does with the franchise.
Yeah, this is probably the best thing that could happen from this deal. Now that Lucas and his idiotic "this is the final version of my film, so screw you" attitude aren't standing in the way of a proper release of the original versions of the movies we might actually get HD copies instead of that awful dvd release a while back. Supposedly undamaged copies of the film still exist and are just waiting for Disney to sense the money potential and make it happen.
As for new movies, just no. I could see the potential in new movies in general, the universe is certainly large enough for more stories to happen as long as they're willing to get away from the established characters. However, when a new movie is due in less than three years, and new ones ever 2-3 years after that it's almost guaranteed to be a rush job direct-to-dvd attempt to exploit the remaining "buy everything with 'Star Wars' on the box" fans as efficiently as possible.
There is no such thing as a hobby without politics. "Leave politics at the door" is itself a political statement, an endorsement of the status quo and an attempt to silence dissenting voices.
2012/10/30 22:16:32
Subject: Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
Glorioski wrote: As long as all the new Star Wars prequels are done in the style of X-Men First Class, where every female character appears half naked at least once this whole thing should turn out fine.
So a return to the classics?
Right. More nerd porn.
2012/10/30 22:21:22
Subject: Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
The centre of a massive brood chamber, heaving and pulsating.
Nerd porn is good. Good I tell you!
Squigsquasher, resident ban magnet, White Knight, and general fethwit.
buddha wrote: I've decided that these GW is dead/dying threads that pop up every-week must be followers and cultists of nurgle perpetuating the need for decay. I therefore declare that that such threads are heresy and subject to exterminatus. So says the Inquisition!
2012/10/30 22:22:05
Subject: Re:Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
The centre of a massive brood chamber, heaving and pulsating.
Nonononononononono. Never. Ever. We cannot let Disney get their claws on GW.
Studio Ghibli, on the other hand...
Squigsquasher, resident ban magnet, White Knight, and general fethwit.
buddha wrote: I've decided that these GW is dead/dying threads that pop up every-week must be followers and cultists of nurgle perpetuating the need for decay. I therefore declare that that such threads are heresy and subject to exterminatus. So says the Inquisition!
2012/10/30 22:26:59
Subject: Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
I take this news with a dose of fear, dread and a little New Hope!
Initial Plot for episodes 7 - 9
Captain Jack Sparrow discovers a hidden afinity for the force guided by a mysterious midget with large ears, a tail and a squeeky voice. Converts the Black Pearl using volcanic glass and plenty of tar for sealant thus enabling intergalatic travel.
He travels the galaxy searching for his missing father (spolier: jedi father) chased by the devious Darth <insert villianous british baddy name here> who is intent to foil his hilarious schemes.
2-1 On for Johnny Depp to have a leading role, Bill Nighy is a shoe in as well. Outside shot at Buzz Lightyear being a rebel fighter.
2012/10/30 22:40:22
Subject: Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
Powder Burns wrote:what they need to make is a fullsize leatherman, like 14" long folded, with a bone saw, notches for bowstring, signaling flare, electrical hand crank generator, bolt cutters..
2012/10/30 23:06:14
Subject: Re:Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
Well I thought Revenge of the Sith was a good movie. The other two had some good moments but very disappointed.
As someone that was 6 years old and watched the first starwars in a drive in theater in 1977 (Back when drive ins were cool), and basically grew up with episodes IV-VI I am quite interested to see what they do with the long anticipated episodes VII-IX.
I really hope they DO NOT use the same stars, Ford, Fisher and Hamill. I prefer that they continue the story only a few years after episode VI. I don't want to see a 60 year old Han solo.
GG
2012/10/30 23:09:48
Subject: Re:Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
generalgrog wrote: Well I thought Revenge of the Sith was a good movie. The other two had some good moments but very disappointed.
As someone that was 6 years old and watched the first starwars in a drive in theater in 1977 (Back when drive ins were cool), and basically grew up with episodes IV-VI I am quite interested to see what they do with the long anticipated episodes VII-IX.
I really hope they DO NOT use the same stars, Ford, Fisher and Hamill. I prefer that they continue the story only a few years after episode VI. I don't want to see a 60 year old Han solo.
GG
They can't bring Hamill back if they wanted to, it's why you don't see him in acting but you do see him in voice acting, his face got slagged some time after ROTJ, car accident I think.
I wouldn't mind cameos from them though.
I beg of you sarge let me lead the charge when the battle lines are drawn
Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
generalgrog wrote: Well I thought Revenge of the Sith was a good movie. The other two had some good moments but very disappointed.
As someone that was 6 years old and watched the first starwars in a drive in theater in 1977 (Back when drive ins were cool), and basically grew up with episodes IV-VI I am quite interested to see what they do with the long anticipated episodes VII-IX.
I really hope they DO NOT use the same stars, Ford, Fisher and Hamill. I prefer that they continue the story only a few years after episode VI. I don't want to see a 60 year old Han solo.
GG
They can't bring Hamill back if they wanted to, it's why you don't see him in acting but you do see him in voice acting, his face got slagged some time after ROTJ, car accident I think.
I wouldn't mind cameos from them though.
Yeah but that can be explained with a Lightsaber fight.
2012/10/30 23:20:53
Subject: Re:Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
KalashnikovMarine wrote: They can't bring Hamill back if they wanted to, it's why you don't see him in acting but you do see him in voice acting, his face got slagged some time after ROTJ, car accident I think.
The accident was between Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back.
Edit: According to Wiki, it was on the day before the final shooting of Star Wars. They had to use a double for the shots.
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Amidst the mists and coldest frosts he thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.
2012/10/30 23:21:52
Subject: Re:Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
generalgrog wrote: Well I thought Revenge of the Sith was a good movie. The other two had some good moments but very disappointed.
As someone that was 6 years old and watched the first starwars in a drive in theater in 1977 (Back when drive ins were cool), and basically grew up with episodes IV-VI I am quite interested to see what they do with the long anticipated episodes VII-IX.
I really hope they DO NOT use the same stars, Ford, Fisher and Hamill. I prefer that they continue the story only a few years after episode VI. I don't want to see a 60 year old Han solo.
GG
They can't bring Hamill back if they wanted to, it's why you don't see him in acting but you do see him in voice acting, his face got slagged some time after ROTJ, car accident I think.
I wouldn't mind cameos from them though.
Yeah but that can be explained with a Lightsaber fight.
Yeah I was thinking something like that myself.
GG
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2012/10/30 23:23:52
Subject: Re:Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion.
