Star Wars VII Director? - Page 5

TheAQU4M4N · 10-30-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spider-Vader

It's going to be fun as hell to see every director in Hollywood fight for this movie.

Yeah, I can't wait till we hear something by the summer or even spring.

Sawyer · 10-30-2012, 09:19 PM

If Brad Bird gets the gig, he best bring Paula Patton's fine ass along for the ride.

A barely-there gold bikini would just be the cherry on top.

Boom · 10-30-2012, 09:22 PM

Duncan Jones.

mikeboydus · 10-30-2012, 09:22 PM

Disney isn't going to take a chance with Episode 7, I will bet money they pull out the big guns and offer it to someone experienced and legendary.

I have almost no doubt they will offer it to Spielberg, Johnston, Zemeckis, Cameron, Jackson, Howard and Burton, probably in that order too. If they can't get one of them then they might consider using Whedon, but I bet he will be unavailable and we could end up with someone like Raimi or Gore Verbinski.

Ultimately, I think they will make an offer that can't be refused to Spielberg, Johnston or Zemeckis.

I SEE SPIDEY · 10-30-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

If Brad Bird gets the gig, he best bring Paula Patton's fine ass along for the ride.

A barely-there gold bikini would just be the cherry on top.

LoL

Sawyer · 10-30-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeboydus

Disney isn't going to take a chance with Episode 7, I will bet money they pull out the big guns and offer it to someone experienced and legendary.

I have almost no doubt they will offer it to Spielberg, Johnston, Zemeckis, Cameron, Jackson, Howard and Burton, probably in that order too. If they can't get one of them then they might consider using Whedon, but I bet he will be unavailable and we could end up with someone like Raimi or Gore Verbinski.

Ultimately, I think they will make an offer that can't be refused to Spielberg, Johnston or Zemeckis.

Just like they didn't take a chance with The Avengers, huh?

I SEE SPIDEY · 10-30-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Boom

Duncan Jones.

After Source Code (Personally I loved it and dug it far more than Moon) I'd totally be on board.

georgec · 10-30-2012, 09:30 PM

Joss Whedon and Brad Bird seem like they'd be crowd favorites.

Solidus · 10-30-2012, 09:32 PM

Joss would not be available, he's doing The Avengers 2. And honestly I don't think Joss would be my pick for Star Wars, he's great with humor, but too much for Star Wars IMO.

I SEE SPIDEY · 10-30-2012, 09:33 PM

Joss is doing Avengers 2 so he won't have time.

FilmNerdJamie · 10-30-2012, 09:36 PM

Wouldn't bank on Episode 7 being ready for 2015.

I SEE SPIDEY · 10-30-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmNerdJamie

Wouldn't bank on Episode 7 being ready for 2015.

Why not Jamie?

FilmNerdJamie · 10-30-2012, 09:50 PM

Gotta assemble writers, director (There is already a shortlist on the latter btw), settle on story, cast it, build it, shoot it, post production (All three prequels spent over a year in post), etc. 2012 is essentially over and two years is... pretty fast to have a new Star Wars film finished by.

I'd say 2016. That date wasn't definitive. "Targeting" it. Also let's be honest here. As huge as The Avengers was and the sequel will be (though it can't top its box-office domestically), in the eyes of the public the return of Star Wars would overshadow it.

flickchick85 · 10-30-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Well he does have 1952 planned with Disney...

Oh yes, that "mystery sci-fi" flick....maybe it was really Episode 7 this entire time.

Solidus · 10-30-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmNerdJamie

Gotta assemble writers, director (There is already a shortlist on the latter btw), settle on story, cast it, build it, shoot it, post production (All three prequels spent over a year in post), etc. 2012 is essentially over and two years is... pretty fast to have a new Star Wars film finished by.

I'd say 2016. That date wasn't definitive. "Targeting" it. Also let's be honest here. As huge as The Avengers was and the sequel will be (though it can't top its box-office domestically), in the eyes of the public the return of Star Wars would overshadow it.

Interesting. Though I kinda wonder with these new films if they will be (hopefully) less CGI intensive as the prequels were, and not require as much work in post.

Octoberist · 10-30-2012, 10:02 PM

Me want Brad Bird! me want!

mikeboydus · 10-30-2012, 10:03 PM

The entire Marvel cinematic universe was a chance, there was no absolute guarantee that it would be a success. In many ways it was a learning experience and a gamble.
In the end it paid off and Disney has made back the money they invested in it.

Star Wars on the other hand is a proven property with huge profits: $33 billion plus including games, toys, etc. It is theirs to screw up. It has a massive potential based on its history. Star Wars is not a gamble.

I SEE SPIDEY · 10-30-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmNerdJamie

Gotta assemble writers, director (There is already a shortlist on the latter btw), settle on story, cast it, build it, shoot it, post production (All three prequels spent over a year in post), etc. 2012 is essentially over and two years is... pretty fast to have a new Star Wars film finished by.

I'd say 2016. That date wasn't definitive. "Targeting" it. Also let's be honest here. As huge as The Avengers was and the sequel will be (though it can't top its box-office domestically), in the eyes of the public the return of Star Wars would overshadow it.

All fair points.

Solidus · 10-30-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmNerdJamie

Gotta assemble writers, director (There is already a shortlist on the latter btw), settle on story, cast it, build it, shoot it, post production (All three prequels spent over a year in post), etc. 2012 is essentially over and two years is... pretty fast to have a new Star Wars film finished by.

I'd say 2016. That date wasn't definitive. "Targeting" it. Also let's be honest here. As huge as The Avengers was and the sequel will be (though it can't top its box-office domestically), in the eyes of the public the return of Star Wars would overshadow it.

Who is on the short list if you don't mind me asking? Or do you just know there is a short list currently?

Thundercrack85 · 10-30-2012, 10:08 PM

This series can really only get better, so... I'm optimistic.

Long as Lucas doesn't write it.

TheDreamMaster · 10-30-2012, 10:11 PM

Know I'll get some flack, but I really want to see Raimi on this. As long as he doesn't have too much studio pressure, I think he'd do a really nice job.

Sawyer · 10-30-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by flickchick85

Oh yes, that "mystery sci-fi" flick....maybe it was really Episode 7 this entire time.

*goes into convulsions*

redhawk23 · 10-30-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawyer

Just like they didn't take a chance with The Avengers, huh?

The existence of that film has pretty much nothing to do with Disney. That project was set in motion long before Disney bought out marvel.

redhawk23 · 10-30-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Boom

Duncan Jones.

I honestly don't think he'd take the job. He's spoken about being pretty comfortable in admitting that he is only really capable and experienced enough to hand a certain size of film. It was one of the reasons why he took on Source Code, to try out dealing with other people's work within a (pretty small) studio.

The jump from Source Code at Summit to STAR WARS at Disney would be insanely drastic.

Oberon sexton · 10-30-2012, 10:33 PM

Joseph Kosinski

10-30-2012, 09:19 PM	#102
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10-30-2012, 09:22 PM	#104
mikeboydus Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: US Posts: 148	Re: Star Wars 7 Director? Disney isn't going to take a chance with Episode 7, I will bet money they pull out the big guns and offer it to someone experienced and legendary. I have almost no doubt they will offer it to Spielberg, Johnston, Zemeckis, Cameron, Jackson, Howard and Burton, probably in that order too. If they can't get one of them then they might consider using Whedon, but I bet he will be unavailable and we could end up with someone like Raimi or Gore Verbinski. Ultimately, I think they will make an offer that can't be refused to Spielberg, Johnston or Zemeckis.

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FilmNerdJamie The Mod You Deserve SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Between the Moon, New York City & your sister Posts: 7,585	Re: Star Wars 7 Director? Gotta assemble writers, director (There is already a shortlist on the latter btw), settle on story, cast it, build it, shoot it, post production (All three prequels spent over a year in post), etc. 2012 is essentially over and two years is... pretty fast to have a new Star Wars film finished by. I'd say 2016. That date wasn't definitive. "Targeting" it. Also let's be honest here. As huge as The Avengers was and the sequel will be (though it can't top its box-office domestically), in the eyes of the public the return of Star Wars would overshadow it. __________________ Think McFly Think

10-30-2012, 10:02 PM	#116
Octoberist point blank Join Date: May 2005 Location: California Posts: 31,536	Re: Star Wars 7 Director? Me want Brad Bird! me want!

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mikeboydus Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: US Posts: 148	Re: Star Wars 7 Director? The entire Marvel cinematic universe was a chance, there was no absolute guarantee that it would be a success. In many ways it was a learning experience and a gamble. In the end it paid off and Disney has made back the money they invested in it. Star Wars on the other hand is a proven property with huge profits: $33 billion plus including games, toys, etc. It is theirs to screw up. It has a massive potential based on its history. Star Wars is not a gamble.

10-30-2012, 10:08 PM	#120
Thundercrack85 Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,544	Re: Star Wars 7 Director? This series can really only get better, so... I'm optimistic. Long as Lucas doesn't write it.

10-30-2012, 10:11 PM	#121
TheDreamMaster Caught in the War Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mandalore Posts: 2,360	Re: Star Wars 7 Director? Know I'll get some flack, but I really want to see Raimi on this. As long as he doesn't have too much studio pressure, I think he'd do a really nice job. __________________ Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: Not the Hype's only Juggalo, but probably one of the few to be pretty vocal about it. Doesn't mean I don't like some of the same stuff you do though, so deal with it.

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