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George hasn't seen the trailer yet:

George Lucas said:

I don’t know anything about it. I haven’t seen it yet because it’s not in the movie theater. I like going to the movies and watching the whole thing there.

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For those that worried he was still involved. He wrote a general story outline for the next three films and then handed it off to Kathleen. He put Kathleen Kennedy in charge so he wouldn't have to deal with Star Wars anymore.

In fact, while he said he plans to see the new film when its released; when asked if he was interested to see J.J.'s take on Star Wars his response was:

George Lucas said:

Not really.

Right now he's more concerned with securing the land for his proposed museum and has been fighting a federal lawsuit over it.

He left Kathleen Kennedy in charge because he trusts her judgement. She's the one running the show now.

I've decided to level up from figures to busts and statues. They just seem....classier to me. =P

Before we start talking about directors, can we get some competent writers first?

Talk about counting your dewbacks before they've hatched!

WOW! This guy's collection is amazing!

Roger Christian said:

Looking at the lightsaber in the trailer it has to be a found, older one as the blade is rougher, it's flame-like, so not as smooth as the newer blades. The snowy environment would hint that someone has found an ancient saber so I surmised this is an older laser sword. For sure there is a lot of debate going to be blogged now about the little blade protection side flames. They look cool, but aren't practical, and that was the original Star Wars mantra, everything had to look used and real. George wanted it that nothing ever stood out as designed, just a used universe that was real. So there has to be a reason coming for this laser sword. J J Abrams would have considered every visual in this first teaser.

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The creator of the original lightsaber has spoken.

DuracellEnergizer said:

SilverWook said:

If you stayed through the end credits to Guardians of the Galaxy, you'd know Howard doesn't need George any more. ;)

I'd need to start with the opening credits, first. =P 

 Definitely recommend it. One of the best films this year.

Being John Malkovich (1999)

That was just weird.

TV's Frink said:

Is this the right thread to debate Star Wars stereotypes?

That's one thing I really liked about the Clone Wars. All the clones were voiced by the same dude but he always slightly altered his voice in different ways for each individual clone.

Erik Pancakes said:

 Novelizations are in a sort of grey area right now. I haven't seen any official comment on their canon/non-canon status since the "Legends" business. Same with the radio dramas.

Del Rey said:

The novelizations of the seven films--including The Clone Wars--are canon.

Del Rey said:

To clarify, movie novelizations are canon where they align with what is seen on screen in the 6 films and the Clone Wars animated movie.

As for myself, I too have my own personal canon. But I don't discount the importance of there being an official canon. They need a clear timeline going forward so that they can remain internally consistent and not start having to retcon themselves every other week as the case was in the old EU.

Another year is upon us and the films are already piling up. Here's what we have to look forward to so far:

Air

EVA

Vice

Infini

Drain

Aurora

Strings

Chappie

Self/less

Terminus

Insurgent

Ex Machina

The Martian

The Shaman

Alien Outpost

Synchronicity

Predestination

Tomorrowland

Another World

Jurassic World

Project Almanac

Jupiter Ascending

Terminator Genysis

Zoe and the Astronaut

Monsters: Dark Continent

Iron Sky: The Coming Race

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

So which are you looking forward to?

First post has been updated to take into account a number of films that were pushed back. One notable example Welcome To Yesterday was even renamed to Project Almanac.

Another, Prospect, turned out to be a short film. It can be watched here.

her (2013)

Surprisingly emotional and moving. I think this is the best performance I've ever seen from Joaquin Phoenix.

Yeah I saw that. It was awesome for what it was but the sets looked like they were made of plywood and you could see the block of foam they used to cover up the giant opening on the back of his mask. That plus Batman lost, so there's that as well. =P

I would hope so. It's not been officially clarified as far as I know but Wookieepedia has them listed as Legends.

ranger613 said:

I hope one day independent technology will progress top the point some ambitious filmmakers will take something like this on. Sw fan films are the most impressive of all fanfilms, hope someone "remakes" them 

 We're already there in regards to special effects. The trouble areas are always sets, performances and the writing.

Erik Pancakes said:

The 2003 Clone Wars cartoon is no longer canon (the 2008 series contradicts it too many times, I think).

 Actually they went out of their way to avoid everything covered in Tartakovsky's Clone Wars. So it still fits in perfectly with the later show. Though since George wasn't personally involved in the project it's been discarded.

Your list also leaves out the novelizations of all the films.

This is a Thumper's mom's rules thread:

The thread you're looking for is located here.

SilverWook said:

I highly doubt they will ever be mentioned by name again in future films.

 Saving for potential use on TFA release day. ;)

StarThoughts said:

If midi-chlorians were only a metric by which Force strength is measured, it wouldn't have been an issue.

 That pretty much sounds like how they were described:

Qui-Gon Jinn said:

Midi-chlorians are a microcopic lifeform that reside within all living cells and communicates with the Force...Without the midi-chlorians, life could not exist, and we would have no knowledge of the Force. They continually speak to you, telling you the will of the Force.

They're not the Force, they're just what helps us commune with the Force. Which is still incredibly stupid but not as stupid.

The evidence keeps piling up:

ranger613 said:

Tobar said:

This is how I imagine Frink is feeling on the inside.

 About.....?

Welp, it's official!

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH TO PLAY DOCTOR STRANGE

The celebrated actor to become the Sorcerer Supreme!

Benedict Cumberbatch has entered the world of the mystic arts.

The actor will star in Marvel’s “Doctor Strange,” scheduled to hit theaters November 4, 2016. The film, directed by Scott Derrickson with Jon Spaihts writing the screenplay, will follow the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a horrific car accident, discovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions.

“Stephen Strange’s story requires an actor capable of great depth and sincerity,” said Producer Kevin Feige. “In 2016, Benedict will show audiences what makes Doctor Strange such a unique and compelling character.”

Cumberbatch rose to international prominence with his critically acclaimed turn as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous creation in “Sherlock,” currently preparing its fourth season. The series’ most recent season earned Cumberbatch the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie in 2014, after winning the BAFTA/LA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year in 2013.

Cumberbatch most recently starred in “The Imitation Game,” playing famed mathematician and logician Alan Turing, and will soon be seen in “The Hobbit: The Army of the Five Armies” as Smaug and the Necromancer. For the role of Smaug, Cumberbatch stepped into the world of motion capture to bring the dragon to life. He will next be seen in Scott Cooper’s film “Black Mass,” the story of Whitey Bulger coming to theaters next September, where he stars opposite Johnny Depp and Joel Edgerton.

The star’s other credits include the Academy Award-winning “12 Years a Slave,” “War Horse,” “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,” “August: Osage County,” “Star Trek Into Darkness,” “The Fifth Estate,” and “Parade’s End.” Benedict will be returning to the stage this summer in Hamlet at the Barbican with Lyndsey Turner directing. His last stage performance in Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein opposite Jonny Lee Miller awarded him the Olivier.

With “Doctor Strange,” Cumberbatch is just the latest actor to join the bold Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introducing new heroes and continuing the adventures of fan favorites across multiple films.

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This is how I imagine Frink is feeling on the inside.