General Star Wars Episode VII News/Speculation Thread

[Darthphere]

Originally Posted by Rowsdower!

Good God, enough with Boba Fett. He did nothing significant in the original films and Lucas only included that ridiculous backstory in the prequels as BJ to the fanboys. I don't want to see any reference to Boba Fett, his daddy Jango Fett or his son Foot Fett anywhere in the new movies.

I think Boba Fett and to a lesser extent Darth Maul get so much fanboyism simply because they look cool.

[Nathan]

That's basically it. They looked cool and acted like badasses for the short amount of screentime they had.

[Rowsdower!]

Originally Posted by Darthphere

I think Boba Fett and to a lesser extent Darth Maul get so much fanboyism simply because they look cool.

Bingo. Darth Maul was practically a non-character. He had a couple cool fight scenes, but nearly no lines. And while the "silent badass" approach can work really well for some villains (Kroenen in Hellboy, Lurtz in The Fellowship of the Ring, hell, even Michael Myers), Maul didn't have the presence of any of these characters.

And Boba Fett was even worse. I remember the first time I heard a fanboy going on about how awesome he was and it took me a bit of time to even realize what character he was talking about because he did so little in the movie. I personally never even thought he looked that cool.

[Professor_X]

Boba Fett is cool, but he doesn't deserve any more screen time.

It was always sort of a shame that Maul was only in TPM. I think a major problem with the PT was that their was a new villain in each movie. I think it would have rocked to see Maul come back. It would have shown the audience that even though defeated, with cybernetic technology, the villain could return. It would also allow Anakin to fight him in the later movies, partly for revenge for killy Qui-gon, but also partly to ssentially take his place in the form of Darth Vader. The symbolism would have been continuous. I don't want to knock Lucas, and imply that I know better...but damn. I always thought it would have been better, story-wise to have one villain.

That's why I think for the new trilogy we need to stick to one major baddie.

[Darthphere]

Originally Posted by Rowsdower!

Bingo. Darth Maul was practically a non-character. He had a couple cool fight scenes, but nearly no lines. And while the "silent badass" approach can work really well for some villains (Kroenen in Hellboy, Lurtz in The Fellowship of the Ring, hell, even Michael Myers), Maul didn't have the presence of any of these characters.

And Boba Fett was even worse. I remember the first time I heard a fanboy going on about how awesome he was and it took me a bit of time to even realize what character he was talking about because he did so little in the movie. I personally never even thought he looked that cool.

IG-88 for the win.

[paladinryan]

Disney Chief on How He Kept Star Wars VII a Secret [Vulture]

KEY: Rumors have been flying lately that X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn will helm Episode VII, and Horn demurred from confirming the buzz, though he set the timetable for an announcement on that front: "I would say you'll know soon. And it's got to come from Kathy Kennedy — we don't have the company yet!" Still, Horn said that fans should rest assured that Disney has the franchise's best interests at heart. "We take very seriously the obligation to make a very good movie. Kathy is a very experienced producer; George Lucas is the godfather of that franchise and very, very involved on a consulting basis, so we feel very confident."

Whole Article:

Disney's got a lot to tout these days, and last night at the Beverly Hills Hotel, studio chairman Alan Horn threw a party celebrating the company's successful 2012 animation slate, which includes Brave, Frankenweenie, and Wreck-It Ralph. Still, if there's one accomplishment Horn should be proudest of, it's that earth-shaking acquisition the company pulled off last month: Not only did Disney begin proceedings to buy Lucasfilm (where Kathleen Kennedy will replace George Lucas as the head of the company), but out of nowhere, the studio announced Star Wars: Episode VII for 2015. How did they manage to keep that shockaroo totally secret until the bombshell press release went out? "We threatened everybody with a blast from the Death Star!" Horn told me last night, laughing.
"But really, I think everybody was mature about it," he continued. "It's important to keep these things confidential, so people just kept their mouths shut." How many people knew about Episode VII? "Not many. It was a very small group. Probably a smaller group than knew about the attack on bin Laden!"
Rumors have been flying lately that X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn will helm Episode VII, and Horn demurred from confirming the buzz, though he set the timetable for an announcement on that front: "I would say you'll know soon. And it's got to come from Kathy Kennedy — we don't have the company yet!" Still, Horn said that fans should rest assured that Disney has the franchise's best interests at heart. "We take very seriously the obligation to make a very good movie. Kathy is a very experienced producer; George Lucas is the godfather of that franchise and very, very involved on a consulting basis, so we feel very confident."
In fact, Horn has been a huge Star Wars fan since the first installment was in theaters. "In 1977, I saw it at the Avco on Wilshire Boulevard — unlike most people here, I was probably in my early forties then," he said. "I remember racing home and thinking, What am I doing? Why am I driving a hundred miles an hour down Wilshire Boulevard? But I was so psyched by the film, so I remember it very well. Where were you? In kindergarten?"
"Not yet born," I replied.
He made a face.
I asked him what he was proudest of this year: the Lucasfilm acquisition or the big-screen career of his daughter Cody, who played Channing Tatum's love interest in Magic Mike. Horn chuckled. "I feel proudest always of my family, including my other daughter, who graduated just a few months ago from Stanford, and my wife. But I'm most proud of the fact that I've been allowed to join this fabulous company."
And why not? Now that Disney owns Lucasfilm, Marvel, and Pixar, there's nothing left for any other studio!
"That's our plan," he laughed.

[TheAQU4M4N]

Originally Posted by paladinryan

Disney Chief on How He Kept Star Wars VII a Secret [Vulture]

KEY: Rumors have been flying lately that X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn will helm Episode VII, and Horn demurred from confirming the buzz, though he set the timetable for an announcement on that front: "I would say you'll know soon. And it's got to come from Kathy Kennedy — we don't have the company yet!" Still, Horn said that fans should rest assured that Disney has the franchise's best interests at heart. "We take very seriously the obligation to make a very good movie. Kathy is a very experienced producer; George Lucas is the godfather of that franchise and very, very involved on a consulting basis, so we feel very confident."

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I knew, They are building The Empire

[HowardStark]

I am betting Lucas had the script ready disney just wanted to have a writer go over them so not to get anymore fan backlash. I am guessing Star Wars would be worth leaving XMen First Class Sequel For.

I am betting everything was set in motion when they started this whole releasing all 6 movies in 3D buisness.

[paladinryan]

George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy high on David Fincher to direct Star Wars.

[Destructus86]

Originally Posted by Bim

It appear Ewan McGregor is also willing to appear in the next SW if asked: http://www.tmz.com/2012/11/29/ewan-m...r-wars-disney/

Obi-Wan Kenobi WILL be returning to the new "Star Wars" movies -- at least if Ewan McGregor has any say ... telling TMZ, he'd happily reprise his role as the Jedi Master in the next installment.

McGregor was out at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood Tuesday night when we asked if he was down with the new movies -- and Ewan said Ew-betcha.

As we reported, Lucasfilms was bought out by Disney for $4 BILLION -- and the studio is already planning several more SW movies.

Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) have also said they want in on the new flicks.

I could go for old Ben making a force ghostie appearance to Luke. They can age Ewan if need be

Why would Obi Wan be in it? That makes no sense...i'm sure it's just very wishful thinking. His purpose ended at the end of Return of the Jedi.

[HowardStark]

I am sure there is stuff Ghost Form still needed for Obi Wan or Yoda yet. Lets face its Guinness is dead but Ewan is best option to Old Obi Wan they can use.

[Iceman]

Fincher & Vaughn wouldn't be bad choices although I'm kind of sick of X-Men directors leaving for other films.

[DarkSovereignty]

the X-franchise is the taylor swify of superhero movies.

[Bim]

Originally Posted by Destructus86

Why would Obi Wan be in it? That makes no sense...i'm sure it's just very wishful thinking. His purpose ended at the end of Return of the Jedi.

Hey, if people are allowed to have their dreams of random EU SW characters showing up, i say force ghost Obi-Wan can be mine and he makes more sense than some of the other characters . Besides, it could be a minor cameo of him giving Luke some advice at some point, kinda like what he was in ESB and ROTJ.

[Matt Mortem]

No Fincher. He'd do great, sure, but this doesn't seem like his cup of tea. I'd rather have him do different projects.

[Darthphere]

Originally Posted by Matt Mortem

No Fincher. He'd do great, sure, but this doesn't seem like his cup of tea. I'd rather have him do different projects.

He would do one and then do something else. It's his style. I'd like to see it.

[Matt Mortem]

Originally Posted by Darthphere

He would do one and then do something else. It's his style. I'd like to see it.

Maybe have Fincher do one of the spin-off's that are rumored, but I don't think I'd want him for Episode 7. Besides, I want sequels to Girl With The Dragon Tattoo more than I want a Fincher Star Wars.

[paladinryan]

The first rule of the New Jedi Order is: YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT THE NEW JEDI ORDER.

[HowardStark]

I think Jon Farvouro makes most since off the list. Wonder if Robert Downey Jr would play a Jedi or a Bad senator.

[Professor_X]

Originally Posted by HowardStark

I think Jon Farvouro makes most since off the list. Wonder if Robert Downey would play a Jedi or a Bad senator.

He'd just play Iron-man. With a lightsaber

[Doctor Jones]

Originally Posted by Matt Mortem

No Fincher. He'd do great, sure, but this doesn't seem like his cup of tea. I'd rather have him do different projects.

If he's interested, then it would be. He would know about what he likes better than us.

[fireflyhatter]

David Fincher's Halo 4 commercial was pretty cool...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ThOTsWW9Y

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by fireflyhatter

David Fincher's Halo 4 commercial was pretty cool...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ThOTsWW9Y

Awesome, didn't know he was involved in that.

[Spider-Vader]

Originally Posted by Rowsdower!

Good God, enough with Boba Fett. He did nothing significant in the original films and Lucas only included that ridiculous backstory in the prequels as BJ to the fanboys. I don't want to see any reference to Boba Fett, his daddy Jango Fett or his son Foot Fett anywhere in the new movies.

Have fun with that. The Fetts sell merchandise & Disney's definitely going to capitalize on that.

[Sawyer]

Army of Fetts. Deal with it.