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Disney acquire 'Star Wars' with $4.5bn LucasFilm sell.


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#91 thecasinoroyale

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Posted 11 November 2012 - 09:36 AM

Interesting developments....wonder if we'll get a director soon and how that will fare!

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Posted 15 November 2012 - 02:31 PM

Here is how I envision the next trilogy, and the sequel trilogy. I see 6 new films being made. Next, I do not think we should or will see any of the OT actors, there is no way Harrison Ford returns as Han Solo. Not even Disney can put together enough cash for that. I think we will see some EU characters (Thrawn, Mara Jade, Talon Karrde, Brakiss, Kyp Durron) in the sequel films too, but not exactly follow the EU. I am praying they do not introduce the Yuuzhan Vong, as I thought that war sucked big time.


Episode 7-This should take place 5-10 yrs after ROTJ. We should see the final stand of the Empire, and meet the woman who will marry Luke (I think Mara Jade). Luke has also started to train some Jedi to restart the order. At the end of the film, Han and Leia are married, the Jedi are heroes, and the Empire is defeated.

Episode 8-Takes place a couple years later. If you remember the prequel spoilers, the middle episode was to be an Indiana Jones type Star Wars adventure. In this case, Brakiss is trying to find some sort of artifact. In the meantime, Luke and Mara are starting to fall in love, while Leia is pregnant and about to give birth. Once Brakiss finds the artifact, he begins to turn to the Dark Side. Luke engages him in battle and is defeated, but not dead. Leia gives birth and Brakiss tries to start a massive insurrection

Episode 9-Takes place 2 yrs after Episode 8. Luke has recovered, but the Jedi are fighting Brakiss and the Republic as they are seen as outcasts and enemies of the state. Mara is pregnant, and Leia's child (or children, twins?) are safe. It is a sure bet that we will see a major character die-Han, Lando, Wedge, Chewbacca, all are fair game to die. Luke and Brakiss face each other a final time with Luke killing his former student. The film should end with the conflict resolved, the Jedi seen as heroes and Luke and Mara's child being born.

Episodes 10-12 should deal with the Solo and Skywalker children

#93 The Shark

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Posted 15 November 2012 - 03:08 PM

UPDATED: StarWars.com Confirms Michael Arndt To Script VII!!


The guy who wrote LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE and TOY STORY 3? No thanks.

#94 coco1997

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 04:05 AM

EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI scribe Lawrence Kasdan to pen EPISODES VIII-IX

http://www.eonline.c...es&dlvrit=79438

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#95 thecasinoroyale

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 08:22 AM

......exxxxcellent! :)

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 08:52 AM

NO Brad Bird for Director
http://ca.eonline.co...-line-to-see-it

The same writer who wrote "The Empire Strike Back" is back! I guess that make sense and don't mess with the formula.....should have kept him for prequel series

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 09:32 AM

Well hopefully they will take a better approach to these new films than the prequel trilogy, I hope to aim for a more mixed audience of children and adults, not just young children and die-hard fans. Disney must know the repurcussions the series has faced since 1999 so I pray they want to rectify that backlash, win over old and new fans once more and create an even bigger impact in the series.

#98 SecretAgentFan

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 09:38 AM

Thematically, you are right.

But financially, there were no repercussions. In fact, the prequels were so tremendously successful that they must have been laughing at all the internet grudgery all the way to the bank.

I do think, however, that they will try to make the new trilogy four-quadrant-films, appealing to everybody, even the aging fans of the original trilogy.

#99 S K Y F A L L

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 11:27 AM

Pretty exciting that they are already hiring these guys for E.8 & 9, they aren't wasting anytime.

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 11:34 AM

For a release in 2015, they can't afford to waste time to get a really strong decent story for 3 films, and a solid cast and crew.

But I agree, Lucas knew his plan going back to 1999 and the truckloads of cash he made, and also a horde of new young fans to the series, is genius. Hopefully, this new trilogy (still feels strange writing that about Star Wars!), will appeal to the young and old fans to become something amazing!

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 12:53 PM

For anyone interested;

John Ary: The Characters I Want to See in Episode VII!!

#102 Hockey Mask

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Posted 21 November 2012 - 12:56 PM

Hopefully it will more Empire and less Jedi.

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Posted 22 November 2012 - 12:49 AM

For some strange reason, I'm expecting a Buzz Lightyear appearance.

Not sure exactly how I feel about the Disney folks continuing THE ACTUAL Star Wars saga...


I'm actually kind of worried.

Edited by Trevelyan 006, 22 November 2012 - 12:49 AM.


#104 Shaun Forever

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Posted 22 November 2012 - 07:57 PM

Glad its' not just me.

#105 coco1997

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Posted 22 November 2012 - 08:18 PM

I don't see the concern. Lucas has his hand in this new trilogy, using ideas and outlines he created thirty-some years ago, but isn't writing or directing them, which was the downfall of the Prequel Trilogy. They've already locked in three extremely talented writers (one of whom penned THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK), and all of the original cast members seem interested in reprising their roles.

Disney also owns Marvel, and they've done a great job with that brand so far.

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Posted 23 November 2012 - 10:04 AM

And they certainly handled 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' well, that was split opinon towards the end but made truckloads of money, lots of merchandise and brought pirates back for all young and old generations.

Check out this fan made Ep.VII poster...

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Reckon we'll see Grand Admiral Thrawn in these new films?

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Posted 28 November 2012 - 02:46 AM

Breaking news.............Star War 7 has a director

http://thefilmstage....ars-episode-vii



Although it’s been less than a month since we heard a new Star Wars trilogy is being set into motion, it’s been a whirlwind of rumors with a few brief glimpses of the truth. This month we got aconfirmed writer for Star Wars: Episode VII with Michael Arndt and tonight it looks like we have our strongest inclination yet for who will be stepping behind the camera. The first of the rumored names for the directing gig may turn out to be true, as new evidence of Matthew Vaughn helming has cropped up.
Appearing at the UK premiere of Seven Psychopaths, actor Jason Flemyng opened up aboutStar Wars and after making a joke, the actor (who has worked on nine films with Vaughn) seemed like a deer in the headlights when he just about confirmed Vaughn was directing, before attempting to cover up his response. It’s no press release from Disney, but it surely makes a strong case. HeyUGuys captured the video and you can see the Star Wars talk begin around 1:11 below.

It does not seem it confirm yet
and we can rule him out for Bond 24