Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,541MI6 Agent
    He was supposed to be 200 years old during A New Hope, so it's not much since then and now in Wookiee years.
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    On Sunday, director Gareth Edwards took to the stage at the Anaheim Convention Centre (California) to reveal a few details about Rogue One, the first of the standalone Star Wars films scheduled for release in December 2016. Set between the third and fourth movies in the Star Wars saga, the film will follow a band of resistance fighters who unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans. Aside from the storyline, Edwards also revealed art and a brief preview for an audience of excited fans. Article includes pics from preview.

    ANOTHER tale from a galaxy far, far away:
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3046228/Director-Gareth-Edwards-talks-Star-Wars-standalone-movie-Rogue-One-starring-Felicity-Jones-convention-iconic-franchise.html
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    COOL! Very.
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  • BigChrisBigChris Posts: 12MI6 Agent
    I had very grave doubts about this movie when Abrams was announced as director because of how badly bastardized Star Trek and basically told Trekkers to take a hike. But the most clips I see and the more practical effects they show us, the more excited I'm getting!
  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    BigChris wrote:
    I had very grave doubts about this movie when Abrams was announced as director because of how badly bastardized Star Trek and basically told Trekkers to take a hike. But the most clips I see and the more practical effects they show us, the more excited I'm getting!
    Dude, he wasn't a Trek fan, but he's a big SW geek! This will be golden, trust me.
    Dalton & Connery rule. Brozz was cool.
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  • Agent LeeAgent Lee Posts: 254MI6 Agent
    chrisisall wrote:
    BigChris wrote:
    I had very grave doubts about this movie when Abrams was announced as director because of how badly bastardized Star Trek and basically told Trekkers to take a hike. But the most clips I see and the more practical effects they show us, the more excited I'm getting!
    Dude, he wasn't a Trek fan, but he's a big SW geek! This will be golden, trust me.

    +1
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  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    chrisisall wrote:
    I got all teary and childlike watching that.

    Me too. -{

    I think this article - especially the last two paragraphs- nails why we react so emotionally to that trailer:

    http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/film/star-wars-the-force-awakens-chewbacca-and-han-solo-come-home-in-new-trailer-10194892.html
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  • The Living DaylightsThe Living Daylights Solving a murder mystery.Posts: 37MI6 Agent
    So, it's currently being rumoured that Joss Whedon (director and writer of Marvel's Avengers Assemble and Avengers: Age of Ultron) will be helming the second Star Wars Anthology film after Gareth Edward's Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One installment.
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  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,541MI6 Agent
    Boba Fett has already begun pre-production and the Director has been hired, maybe that is the one he's doing.
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Fans at San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H were treated to a special look behind the scenes of Star Wars: The Force Awakens by director J.J. Abrams, producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and writer Lawrence Kasdan.

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Comic-Con 2015 Reel
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTNJ51ghzdY
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  • chrisisallchrisisall Western Mass, USAPosts: 9,062MI6 Agent
    Drool... slobber...
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  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    Can't wait for the Han Solo origins film in, what, 2017?
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  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,326MI6 Agent
    Really looking forward to this however with it now under the ultra powerful and resourceful Disney and with all the spins offs planned I hope it doesn't go the way of the Marvel films (which I'm now sick to death of in any form)
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  • DR NO-ahDR NO-ah AustraliaPosts: 104MI6 Agent
    Can't wait for the Han Solo origins film in, what, 2017?

    I am so excited for episode 7/8/9 but this I am not looking forward to. To me Harrison Ford IS Han Solo and I will probably find it hard to except someone as his younger self. Hopefully I am proven wrong though and it is great.
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  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,326MI6 Agent
    edited September 2015
    My young nephew was around for the day yesterday and we had a typical couch Sunday (typical in my house anyhow). It was snowing outside etc so we banged on the Star Wars blu ray box set that I had a few Xmas's ago. Arguing where to start I reluctantly lost and had to start with the wrong trilogy, thus it kicked off with the Phantom Menace and inevitably during the course of the day all three of the "prequels" were watched whilst I read and frequently looked up at the TV!!!!

    Anyhow its been a long time since I watched them - is it me or have they already aged badly?? I think the CGI is now under par and Anakin / dialogue and acting feels worse then ever (comical when finally Vader).

    After it was all over I showed him the new trailer for the Force Awakens and the newish making snippet documentary and it was a relief on the eyes to see sets, models, characters in costume and importantly spaceships and characters that are familiar - instant nostalgia!!!!!

    I know JJ has a lot of doubters for this project but it def looks like he has learnt from Lucas not what to do. Hope the story holds up!!!

    Really starting to look forward to this one now as Star Wars needs some serious redemption!! :D

    Just still a little concerned about the quality and frequency of the spin offs and sequels (I'm sick of all things Marvel - overload!!!) I know sometimes here we complain about the frequency of Bond releases however there is def a point where too much, too soon is a bad thing!!
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  • writingsonthewallwritingsonthewall SpainPosts: 425MI6 Agent
    welshboy78 wrote:
    My young nephew was around for the day yesterday and we had a typical couch Sunday (typical in my house anyhow). It was snowing outside etc so we banged on the Star Wars blu ray box set that I had a few Xmas's ago. Arguing where to start I reluctantly lost and had to start with the wrong trilogy, thus it kicked off with the Phantom Menace and inevitably during the course of the day all three of the "prequels" were watched whilst I read and frequently looked up at the TV!!!!

    Anyhow its been a long time since I watched them - is it me or have they already aged badly?? I think the CGI is now under par and Anakin / dialogue and acting feels worse then ever (comical when finally Vader).

    After it was all over I showed him the new trailer for the Force Awakens and the newish making snippet documentary and it was a relief on the eyes to see sets, models, characters in costume and importantly spaceships and characters that are familiar - instant nostalgia!!!!!

    I know JJ has a lot of doubters for this project but it def looks like he has learnt from Lucas not what to do. Hope the story holds up!!!

    Really starting to look forward to this one now as Star Wars needs some serious redemption!! :D

    Just still a little concerned about the quality and frequency of the spin offs and sequels (I'm sick of all things Marvel - overload!!!) I know sometimes here we complain about the frequency of Bond releases however there is def a point where too much, too soon is a bad thing!!

    Couldn't agree more with you almost to the letter. Much of the cgi looks terrible today (acting WAS terrible back in the day). I for one am not much worried with JJ at the helm for the first one: after all, the 2009 Star Trek was almost a 10 to me (Into Darkness is way more open to debate...). And as for overexposure, I can understand Disney's need for a quick RoI, but it's true that they could overdo it. Hopefully quality will be kept!
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    New official trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been released. Plus article on the trailer from the Mail Online.

    Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Trailer)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGbxmsDFVnE

    Princess Leia returns!
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3280234/Final-trailer-Star-Wars-Force-Awakens-revealed-Monday-Night-Football-websites-tickets-crash-demand-causing-chaos.html
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  • The Red KindThe Red Kind EnglandPosts: 3,338MI6 Agent
    Booked my tickets yesterday. Can't wait! (Not as excited as I am for SPECTRE though :v
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  • welshboy78welshboy78 Posts: 10,326MI6 Agent
    edited October 2015
    Will have to watch it again but my excitement levels dropped a little compared to the teasers - maybe all the CGI again

    Edit - looks good, must have been early morning blues - just rewatched with the sound pumped up!!

    Not sure about the villains voice though!
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  • Robbo88Robbo88 Newcastle, England.Posts: 253MI6 Agent
    Booked my tickets for the 17th December. 8am. Can't wait for this and Spectre.
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  • Absolutely_CartAbsolutely_Cart NJ/NYC, United StatesPosts: 1,740MI6 Agent
    I just saw the original Star Wars trilogy for the first time a couple weeks ago. Granted, it's nowhere near as good as peoples' nostalgia suggests but I found it entertaining nonetheless. The new one looks very good, so I'll likely go see it.
  • jamepeytoni011jamepeytoni011 Los AngelesPosts: 1MI6 Agent
    And I doubt there will be any returning characters or actors besides possibly R2 or C-3PO. New characters and a new story is exactly what Star Wars needs.
  • Robbo88Robbo88 Newcastle, England.Posts: 253MI6 Agent
    And I doubt there will be any returning characters or actors besides possibly R2 or C-3PO. New characters and a new story is exactly what Star Wars needs.

    Erm. The original cast are returning; Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels etc.

    Surely you've seen the trailer? Heck even when they anounced it last year, they showed you who was going to star in it.
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  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 38,078Chief of Staff
    Just a spammer, Robbo88. He's gone now.
  • Robbo88Robbo88 Newcastle, England.Posts: 253MI6 Agent
    Ah right. Seems to be an influx of them?
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  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 38,078Chief of Staff
    Sadly, yes.
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Official Japanese trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens includes new footage.

    Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Official Japanese Trailer (2015)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irWZCOKK-r0
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    Here is the first official TV Spot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Includes new footage.

    STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Official TV Spot #1 (2015)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU-s_HAEwsg
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  • Moore ThanMoore Than EnglandPosts: 3,173MI6 Agent
    The latest edition of Entertainment Weekly is a double issue devoted to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. There are four different covers. Inside features include behind the scenes (with never before seen images), the return of Han Solo, plus Creatures and Vehicles.

    This Week's Cover: The awakening begins with EW's exclusive inside look at Star Wars
    http://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/11/star-wars-force-awakens-ew-cover


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