NeverarGreat

I'm definitely excited, if only to see Star Wars treated with reverence again. The last time that happened was with Kershner at the helm, and we got arguably the greatest Star Wars movie ever. I feel like Episode 7 is very similar to ESB from a creative standpoint. There are high expectations, a dedicated team, new and returning actors, potentially novel applications of special effects technology old and new, and an understanding that the story must be taken in a new and unexpected direction. This last point is the most exciting for me, that they may give Star Wars another twist that makes it interesting for old and new generations alike.

TV's Frink said:

I use my eyes and some glasses.

.Mac. said:

That is indeed one of the best finds posted in this thread. I was clicking through those concept arts multiple times like mad.. so awesome! Absolutely loved the one inside a throne room, with the cloaked villain sitting to the far left where his lair is red and the hero is approaching through the door from the right where bluish light is coming in - very symbolic and the art says it all what's happening. I really really hope that exact style of shot will actually be in the film.

The throne art is actually my least favorite of the bunch, as it seems kind of Marvel villain-esque, if that makes sense. But all of them are really great, much more realistic and lived-in than the prequels and even McQuarrie's concepts. If the film is able to capture this feel, it could be one of the best Star Wars films on that strength alone.

Tyrphanax said:

Erik Pancakes said:

It's actually set 5 years before ANH, not 10.

Dammit! I knew it was either this way or the way I said. I took a gamble.

timdiggerm said:

NeverarGreat said:

Erik Pancakes said:

It's actually set 5 years before ANH, not 10.

 If that's the case, why does Obi-wan look so young?

 Okay, I haven't actually seen the show, but after doing some quick reading, isn't his only appearance as a hologram recorded around or just after ROTS? So the message is something like 13 years old by the time it shows up on Rebels.

Yeah, the hologram featuring Obi-Wan is the one he records when he and Yoda break into the Jedi Temple to warn any survivors away.

 Ah, that makes sense.

Erik Pancakes said:

It's actually set 5 years before ANH, not 10.

 If that's the case, why does Obi-wan look so young?

SilverWook said:

TV's Frink said:

This is an idea I've had for a long time, but it ended up much more difficult than I was expecting...and thus I'm not 100% sure it works.   But I'll let y'all be the judge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyqCXrGV2U

 Was thinking about this scene again. If this song doesn't fit there, maybe somewhere else? It's tailor made for Anakin...

http://youtu.be/qgll-igYqKc

 That's uncanny.

darklordoftech said:

I love that Droids in Distress is lightsaber-free.

 I actually didn't even notice that, and didn't miss it.

RicOlie_2 said:

I tried to imagine Yoda saying "brash" and "cocky" and failed. Yoda would be ashamed of me.

 Now I see Yoda berating Han while Han is doing a handstand in a swamp like an idiot.

So there may possibly be an update here:

http://www.slashfilm.com/new-disney-ad-fuels-rumors-full-star-wars-digital-re-release/

Insert obligatory speculation that it may be the 4K scans:

http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/94908

The ad is very low quality, so the only differences worth mentioning other than the extra cropping is the substantial bump in brightness.

Wonderful results!

.Mac. said:

Related and back on topic: something I do not want to see in VII (or for that matter, in any more SW) are bad guys or anyone who are terrible shots, ESPECIALLY if they should have had the training and experience.

And while I'm at it, no more Imperials always saying "Freeze" when instead they should have taken their shot.

 Absolutely this. It happens all the time in movies, and takes me out of the action. If someone is shooting at you, you do not think "hey, I may want to get behind cover at some point in the next several seconds". No, you duck and run instinctively like any person interested in self-preservation! Rebels ep. 2 had a particularly egregious example of this, and to a lesser extent the Star Wars detention block shootout is guilty as well.

SilverWook said:

Yes, it's not like these things are on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet, stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying Beware of the Leopard, or anything. :P

I appreciate any and all references to HHGTTG.

The site seems to be running faster now.

Harmy said:

Well, the second one was seriously mediocre :-( And the animation somehow seemed even worse.

Having only seen the second episode, I was beginning to wonder why this show was getting such high praise.

This episode feels very rushed, like they are afraid of allowing for any lingering moment or sense of atmosphere. I'm not a fan of the animation, but that should be secondary to story and character anyway. All in all, it's a show clearly meant for kids more than Star Wars fans. I'll pass.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfmckeuRxuE

Droids in Distress is on itunes, WatchDisneyXD, and now Youtube.

point5 said:

RicOlie_2 said:

Agreed. Please put large spoiler tags on each of your posts, the two of you...

You must be kidding right? These are not spoilers. They are part of a discussion about what we do not want to see in Episode 7.  They can only be spoilers if they ARE actually in Episode 7. Do you have a crystal ball?

 /Film, which has previously reported on almost every other leak of Episode 7 material, decided not to report this particular potential spoiler because it was so huge. If on the off chance it is in the movie, knowing it would be like spoiling 'I am your father'. For the record, I don't think this has much chance of being real, but it's the principle of the matter.

Potential spoilers should remain in the appropriate thread...

I know updates will happen when they happen, but just wanted to say that I'm looking forward to seeing what this print looks like!

darklordoftech said:

Pessimistic philosophy (such as "there will always be evil"). Star Wars is supposed to cheer us up, not depress us.

 I really hope that the nature of evil in the Star Wars universe evolves. It has a more complex vision of good versus evil than it is often given credit for, and I hope that JJ and company don't think that simply giving us another cyborg wielding a red lightsaber will be acceptable in this regard.

One of the most interesting things about GL's sequel outline is the idea that they will be more surreal and spiritual in nature. If nothing else, Disney should take this aspect of GL's ideas into account.

http://www.tor.com/blogs/2014/10/star-wars-conspiracy-theory-boba-fett-owen-beru-lars

This is somewhat interesting, but I don't like that it relies on the Special Edition of ANH to make it plausible.

DuracellEnergizer said:

Assuming the "Dark Luke" rumour is true, it might not be the real Luke; it could be a shape-changer who's assumed his form.

 Or Luke could be possessed by the Force ghost of Palpatine, though that doesn't explain why he would be holding Vader's helmet reverently.

If they try to tie this strongly to Star Wars Rebels, we could be seeing a shapeshifter who was one of the inquisitors.

The automata of the Star Wars galaxy are sick of hearing you defend 'percussive maintenance' as a viable alternative to mechanics. It's droid abuse!

It was my impression that the Falcon is always on the verge of breakdown. In fact one of my favorite moments is when it fails to start and Han hits a spot beside the door to start it. There is a faded place in that area of the door, indicating that he had to 'persuade' the Falcon to start regularly.

Oh come on, this thread's not even trying anymore!

Givin' em what they want. And it's working.

I hope to see stormtroopers with effective chrome armor that actually deflects glancing blaster bolts.