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[Snow Queen]

Yes I know, I own them haha. I mean for a new generation, modern children to enjoy. They could very well be the new Minions (albeit, cooler and more warrior-like and far less stupid).

Minions was bad enough once.

 

[StarLord]

Forget those awful Ewoks, kiddies need a BB-8 adventure animated series!

 

[Snow Queen]

Forget those awful Ewoks, kiddies need a BB-8 adventure animated series!

I like the way you think.

 

[Snow Queen]

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Minions are awesome. They are kid friendly Gremlins:

 

[Aejej]

That's the whole point though, SW can accommodate all of those things. More characters, more eras, etc etc. I mean the new trilogy is all about a new era. Star Wars unlike Marvel/DC is truly limitless in what it can do. It's been doing this for 40 years almost in book/various other media forms.

I don't see how DC or Marvel are "limited" in any way compared to Star Wars. There are literally decades of comics stories in the comics to draw from.

The only limitations imposed come by way of the people who oversee these projects.

That's the reason the second Avengers film bears many similarities to the first.

That's the reason for all the Star Wars-ian elements surfacing in (Abrams') two Star Trek films.

And that's the reason there are so many visible callbacks to the original Star Wars trilogy in The Force Awakens. I expect a structurally similar — predictable — "saga" to the 1977-1983 movies, the chief difference being modern VFX.

 

[CommanderConnor]

need skywalker!! Need skywalker!!

 

[StarLord]

Wired.co.uk - In pictures: inside the 'Force Awakens' stormtrooper dressing room

When costume designer Michael Kaplan (Blade Runner, Star Trek) was looking for a way to update the stormtroopers for The Force Awakens, his inspiration came partly from the phone in his pocket. "With time, I think, simplification occurs," says Kaplan."Because the stormtroopers are hard and white and plasticky, my thoughts did go to Apple."

Where once were bumps and nodules, now are clean lines and floating faceplates.

The revised stormtroopers are illustrative of Kaplan's general approach to the new film's approximately 1,500 costumes, which had to retain the spirit of the original films while also showing the passing of three decades, both in fictional and real-world technology. In the case of the stormtroopers, that meant a smoother silhouette but also construction more suited to battle than their 70s counterparts.

"The original stormtroopers were vacuum-formed," says Kaplan. "That process required a much thinner plastic to be heated and molded. These are much harder [cast in polyurethane], so they don't crack. They're much tougher materials, plus they have more flexibility."

The most striking costume revealed thus far was never originally supposed to be used. The elegant silver armour of Captain Phasma, a first order officer played by Gwendoline Christie, started as just a whim of Kaplan's.

"I loved the idea of taking a stormtrooper into the world of armour," he says. "It was just something I had in my head. The concept artist took my sketch and came up with a really beautiful illustration. I loved it and I hung it on the wall of our design room.

"One afternoon [producer] Kathy Kennedy came by and pointed at it and exclaimed, 'That is fantastic.' JJ loved it as well, so he created the role of Captain Phasma to wear it."

All 6’3" of Christie covered in mirrored metal might have caused some reflection headaches for the cinematographer, but "That's not my responsibility," Kaplan chuckles. "She looked wonderful."

 

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[HelloImBen]

"Imma be honest, the idea of the Han Solo film and the Boba film alone don't really do much for me"

None of the spinoffs do anything for me. Maybe after a trailer or something I'll get more amped. I just hate the idea of spinoffs. Sequels are one thing but talking about stand alone movies that don't add anything to the new trilogy.

I think the casual audience, especially the less intelligent ones, will be confused/annoyed at the timeline. Episode 7 and then wait, they are trying to steal Death Star plans now? Episode 8 and then hold on, did Han Solo go back in time? etc.

 

[HelloImBen]

It's like how they're doing Batman v Superman and then doing Suicide Squad/Wonder Woman, both which are rumored to take place BEFORE BvS.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Lucasfilms and Disney know how to market. They will make it very easy for people to understand.

 

[Marvolo]

The star wars universe has had spinoffs for decades. The only new thing is that these spinoffs will be told on film and not just on the page.

As a star wars fan Im so happy that the larger star wars universe will no longer be relegated to just books and comics.

 

[StarLord]

Lucasfilms and Disney know how to market. They will make it very easy for people to understand.

Exactly. How hard is it to say ''This movie is set between such and such''?... the answer is not very.

 

[Solidus]

The star wars universe has had spinoffs for decades. The only new thing is that these spinoffs will be told on film and not just on the page.

As a star wars fan Im so happy that the larger star wars universe will no longer be relegated to just books and comics.

Well said and I agree.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Rogue One promises the chance to see Vader in his prime, with modern tech. He may not be in the film, but if he is. Worth the price of a ticket imo.

The Han flick is being made by Lord and Miller. As a fan of film, that is amazing thing.

Boba Fett is a popular character that people have wanted to know more about for 35 years. And I am not talking about little boy Boba. With the right kind of story, could end up with a fantastic film. His cameo in the comics have already been pretty terrific.

 

[WoodyROM]

Rogue One promises the chance to see Vader in his prime, with modern tech. He may not be in the film, but if he is. Worth the price of a ticket imo.

The Han flick is being made by Lord and Miller. As a fan of film, that is amazing thing.

Boba Fett is a popular character that people have wanted to know more about for 35 years. And I am not talking about little boy Boba. With the right kind of story, could end up with a fantastic film. His cameo in the comics have already been pretty terrific.

I hadnt given thought to Vader being in Rogue One, now im even more excited.

And i couldnt agree more about Lord/Miller

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I hadnt given thought to Vader being in Rogue One, now im even more excited.

And i couldnt agree more about Lord/Miller

There has been rumors and talk of Vader being in Rogue One, and not as a mere presence. We are talking the screams of Rebels. The original sculptor of Vader's helmet just started work on the movie. So, I'd say there is a legit chance.

I am sad about them being off The Flash, but this is going to be great imo.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

I hope the mainline films break away from the Skywalker saga one day.

Featuring Skywalker's great, great, great grandnephew removed eight times.

 

[Kane52630]

I guess this is the best place to ask this... but a few people on tumblr want me to do a few motion posters for this and I need the billing block of credits (which is usually a .png file). Sometimes I find them on websites, but I can't find s*** on their website. halp?

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I still don't deeply care about the spin offs either but that doesn't mean that I will never care about them.

 

[matt47]

Yeah I don't care about the Han Solo movie. But I'm really excited for Rogue One.