The 'ahem' lively banter on my thread hopefully wont be as colorful over here.Damn, does this mean I can't call Sebastian a geek hipster?
Random. Isn't geek hipster redundant? I mean, both groups are nowadays looking at mainstream franchises and claiming they liked them before they were cool.
I support the idea of Pigs in Space: The Movie.
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You? You can call me Dr. Geek Hipster. I didn't go through 8 years of Geek Hipster Medical School for nothing.The 'ahem' lively banter on my thread hopefully wont be as colorful over here.Damn, does this mean I can't call Sebastian a geek hipster?
Pfh, you got that degree off the internet from Zoidberg University (The Fightin' Cephalopods!).
Disney bought Lucasfilm in coordination with Kathleen Kennedy (Chairman of Lucasfilm) and the watchful eye of George Lucas. He sold the company to Disney for $4 Billion dollars so Star Wars can continue in strong hands through Disney. The films will have strong budgets, and top notch effects. The films will be made with guidance and watchful eye of Lucas but Lucas won't actually be there working on them. As of now I don't really know how they will continue the story of the original characters with Episode 7 as everything has been told in the Skywalker family. Now they will be shooting out Star Wars movies left and right and they better make them of high quality otherwise they are only ringing the franchise dry..squeezing out every penny they can off the name.
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So that article gave a bit more then others I have read...
Gaming - it seems Disney has no interest in developing lucasarts games for PC or consoles, though they would but will leave it open for licensing to other developers.
TV - they have great interest in bringing Star Wars to TV, specifically Disney XD, I am worried this will kill the Dark StR Wars TV show that was in development that the developers said was too dark for normal TV.
Indiana Jones - paramount still owns the disruption rights, which Disney said would make it very difficult to make another movie.
So that article gave a bit more then others I have read...
Gaming - it seems Disney has no interest in developing lucasarts games for PC or consoles, though they would but will leave it open for licensing to other developers.
TV - they have great interest in bringing Star Wars to TV, specifically Disney XD, I am worried this will kill the Dark StR Wars TV show that was in development that the developers said was too dark for normal TV.
Indiana Jones - paramount still owns the disruption rights, which Disney said would make it very difficult to make another movie.
On gaming, I think this is a good thing. SW games in general have done very well using this very model. I mean, aren't they the only real exception to the "games based off of movies suck" rule?
TV's kind of iffy, but I'm optimistic given some of Disney's film choices. I mean, Pirates of the Caribbean was hardly your classic Disney fare - there were curses, and people getting stabbed, and even prostitutes. I think Disney might be willing to open up a little, tho I'm not sure how they'll integrate it into their own channel..
I don't think Indiana Jones can really continue without Ford anyway, and he's pretty much past that point now, don't you think?
This is gonna be great.
I wish Lucas sold out years ago.
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All the moroseness about "no more Star Wars movie......evar....." totally gone now.
Wasn't there still a live action television series somewhere deep in the works maybe-possibly? If so, I wonder where this leaves those plans.
I just assumed that after talking it over they went,
"Holy crap, SFX are expensive. No way this will work on TV unless it's animated."
I agree that the original actors would of course be too old. But IIRC Lucas drafted the storyline for 9 episodes from the beginning so I my question is if you think Disney intends to finish this cycle or if they might go back to the age of the republic for example.
He didn't draft it. Just made some allusions to its existence in a few interviews over the years. I doubt he has more than 3 pages of stuff written down.
Overall I'm quite happy about Star Wars finally leaving the talentless fingers of Lucas. Hopefully Disney finds a good mix of writers, actors and directors to do the new movies.
If the Disney line of Marvel movies is anything to go by Star Wars could be as good again as it ever was.
On one hand, the way Marvel has been handled makes me hopeful we will get Star Wars movies on par with the original three.
On the other hand, statements about pumping out a new Star Wars every few years, and then looking at all the Direct to DVD animated sequels and the "went to the well one too many times" 4th pirate movie makes me very very very afraid.
Also, does this mean Darth Vader is going to show up on Once Upon a Time? Because...I am kind of cool with that...
Star Trek (some would say) revised the story line with new actors, lets see if there are new actors who can fill those shoes. Joseph Gordon-levitt = Han Solo FTW
I'll counter with Sam Rockwell as Han.
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He didn't draft it. Just made some allusions to its existence in a few interviews over the years. I doubt he has more than 3 pages of stuff written down.
Pretty much my take on this, too.
Overall I'm quite happy about Star Wars finally leaving the talentless fingers of Lucas.
This is mean-spirited and overlooks the entire original series, as well as countless well-executed comics, video games, and other licensed material (which, granted, Lucas wasn't involved in directly, but was wise enough to let others take a stab at).
It's also worth noting, for all the George-haters out there, that Lucas has had his hands tied regarding collaboration because he's not a member of the union. It's exceedingly difficult for him to get other people to take over directorial efforts because most everybody belongs to the DGA. It's not so much that Lucas can't stand the idea of someone else directing; it's that it's hard to find someone else of sufficient caliber who can actually do so.
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Star Trek (some would say) revised the story line with new actors, lets see if there are new actors who can fill those shoes. Joseph Gordon-levitt = Han Solo FTWI'll counter with Sam Rockwell as Han.
Guys, guys... let me spell it out for you.
1) Disney gets Marvel.
2) Disney makes Avengers.
3) Joss Whedon directs Avengers.
4) Avengers is a success.
5) Disney gets Star Wars.
6) ...well, you see where I'm going with this.
So the obvious choice for Han Solo is Nathan Fillion.
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Walt Disney, the other frozen ornament so prized by Jabba...
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The Power of the Dark Side ...
Does this create the possiblity of ... Disney and Paizo enter negociations ... Paizo anounces Pathfinder Star Wars?
He didn't draft it. Just made some allusions to its existence in a few interviews over the years. I doubt he has more than 3 pages of stuff written down.Pretty much my take on this, too.
Overall I'm quite happy about Star Wars finally leaving the now talentless fingers of Lucas.This is mean-spirited and overlooks the entire original series, as well as countless well-executed comics, video games, and other licensed material (which, granted, Lucas wasn't involved in directly, but was wise enough to let others take a stab at).
There I changed it. I think that says it better. Lucas may have had some talent in his youth when he had to fight for his creative vision but it atrophied long ago under a deluge of yes-men.
It's also worth noting, for all the George-haters out there, that Lucas has had his hands tied regarding collaboration because he's not a member of the union. It's exceedingly difficult for him to get other people to take over directorial efforts because most everybody belongs to the DGA. It's not so much that Lucas can't stand the idea of someone else directing; it's that it's hard to find someone else of sufficient caliber who can actually do so.
Couldn't care less now. 3 movies of steaming crap weaned me off Star Wars...but I still love the original trilogy.
Conan....bomb.
John Carter.....bomb.
After that travesty Prometheus, I vowed never to look forward to anything ever again.
I'm so psyked.
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Wasn't there still a live action television series somewhere deep in the works maybe-possibly? If so, I wonder where this leaves those plans.
All they would have to do is take the entire cast of Firefly into the Star Wars Universe...*bam*, done.
Wasn't there still a live action television series somewhere deep in the works maybe-possibly? If so, I wonder where this leaves those plans.All they would have to do is take the entire cast of Firefly into the Star Wars Universe...*bam*, done.
Nay!! Nathan Fillion is having too much success with Castle.
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and they certainly can't do worse than Phantom Menace, IMHO.
They could certainly do worse than Phantom Menace. They could do The Ewok Adventures. *shudder*
This is going to hurt...
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As long as there's gonna be at least 1 cool mando character ill be happy
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The Mouse Rules...let us bow down before the Mouse and worship in his name..
Walt would have been so proud
Any offers on the next target for Disney..how about..Hasbro?
The Mouse Rules...let us bow down before the Mouse and worship in his name..
Walt would have been so proud
Any offers on the next target for Disney...how about...Hasbro
Paizo?
Not a big enough Player methinks
Star Wars rides at Disneyland to be announced shortly.
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Disney buys Marvel comics, makes the Avengers, earns 1 billion dollars.
This is a win for Star Wars.
It also prevents Lucas making anymore "improvements" to the original movies, also a win for Star Wars.
Paizo?The Mouse Rules...let us bow down before the Mouse and worship in his name..
Walt would have been so proud
Any offers on the next target for Disney...how about...Hasbro
Disney backed D&D is not a bad idea.
Disney backed D&D is not a bad idea.The Mouse Rules...let us bow down before the Mouse and worship in his name..
Walt would have been so proud
Any offers on the next target for Disney...how about...Hasbro
Unless they replace Elminster with Mickey Mouse...
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I agree (strangely) with Sebastian, that episodes I-III left so much to be desired, that any future movies will succeed by default. The absence of Lucas as a producer or director shouldn't be an issue (what difference did it make to have him in on I-III). Hamill, Ford & Carrie Fisher are still alive and not yet in a nursing home, and may be able to contribute (act) in the new movies.
Although Disney wouldn't have been my first choice of studios to get Lucasfilm, they may have been the only ones with the financial ability to pull it off. Better than nothing. This should have happened years ago. Better late than never...
Star Wars of the Caribbean! Oh, and since Disney also owns the Muppets, they can now insert little green muppets with bad grammar into the brand! Yaaaaay!
Cameron Diaz as Princess Leia.
Eh gads, whatta meesa sayin!?!?
The Power of the Dark Side ...
Does this create the possiblity of ... Disney and Paizo enter negociations ... Paizo anounces Pathfinder Star Wars?
This would be a hard time for Lisa. Paizo's policy of not making licensed products anymore versus, well, Star Wars.
What we don't know is how the FFG license for Star Wars looks - do they have they exclusive license for making SW RPG and for how long?
The Power of the Dark Side ...
Does this create the possiblity of ... Disney and Paizo enter negociations ... Paizo anounces Pathfinder Star Wars?
~laughter~ Nice! So very nice!
Disney backed D&D is not a bad idea.Paizo?The Mouse Rules...let us bow down before the Mouse and worship in his name..
Walt would have been so proud
Any offers on the next target for Disney...how about...Hasbro
Doesn't Disney company have a habit of being overprotective of their IP to the point of successfuly lobbying for changes of IP legislation?
Also, I don't think that presence of such giant in the rpg buisness would work well for rpg market (assuming that Disney would put anything beyond token support for it's new property) due to difference of magnitudes between participants.
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I never understood the hate for the man who created the film everyone is convinced could never be improved upon...
Does Lucas have any say on the direction of the movies. What about the proposed live tv series and cartoon?
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I never understood the hate for the man who created the film everyone is convinced could never be improved upon...
Hate is a strong word. I think what happened was that Lucas had this marvellous idea for a universe and when he made his first 3 movies in that universe he was surrounded by people who weren't afraid to channel his good ideas and filter his bad ones. By the time episode I came about the people around him trembled in his wake. If you watch some of the making of clips for episodes I-III, the people around him don't seem to be giving him any meaningful input and Lucas is just splashing around in the water.
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It would be interesting to bring in the original cast. Of course they are 30 years older so the story would have to reflect that. There would be something poetic about having Luke Skywalker as the old sage teaching a new student.
My vote is for the Timothy Zahn trilogy (Episode 7: Heir to the Empire). Heir to the Empire took place 5 years after Return of the Jedi, but I think it could be tweaked to take place 30 years after. Instead of the Empire being pushed back to a far corner of the galaxy and under the command of a former Grand Admiral, the Empire could have been all but destroyed and a certain former Grand Admiral has begun rebuilding after learning the secret to Palpatine's success.
Edit: Mark and Carrie would have to go to fat camp though.
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The Power of the Dark Side ...
Does this create the possiblity of ... Disney and Paizo enter negociations ... Paizo anounces Pathfinder Star Wars?
I do wonder what effect this will have on Fantasy Flight Games' upcoming Star Wars RPG.
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I never understood the hate for the man who created the film everyone is convinced could never be improved upon...Hate is a strong word. I think what happened was that Lucas had this marvellous idea for a universe and when he made his first 3 movies in that universe he was surrounded by people who weren't afraid to channel his good ideas and filter his bad ones. By the time episode I came about the people around him trembled in his wake. If you watch some of the making of clips for episodes I-III, the people around him don't seem to be giving him any meaningful input and Lucas is just splashing around in the water.
There's also the fact that he only grudgingly released a DVD set of the unaltered original trilogy, and even that was a half-hearted transfer with mono audio.
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They can now use Star Wars in Kingdom Hears.
Yoda vs Sephiroth.
Your welcome for that mental image.
