Tobar

CatBus said:

Well sure, but the PT tie-in is unnecessary to accomplish this.  Why not have Max Von Sydow play some entirely new character, instead of an elderly, decrepit Boss Nass?  The fact that there's so much distance between the ST and the PT is an "all clear" signal to the writers that the trainwrecks of the past can be ignored altogether.  Instead there's more of this "unified saga though unnecessary cameos" BS we get from the Special Editions.  It would be unified enough just by not too explicitly contradicting anything from the previous films.

 I think that bullet point was just written weirdly. I don't think Von Sydow is supposed to be a character that we know from the PT. Just that he was around at that time. But if he is, my votes on Kitster! =P

Ah, did they make it into the background after all? It's been too long since I've seen ROTJ.

AntcuFaalb said:

If the following is true, then I'm really fucking excited despite what I've said in the past. http://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/2nyd64/rumor_potential_4chan_episode_vii_leak_possible/

 I only read up to the point where they discuss who the two main leads are. I don't want to run the risk of being totally spoiled.

But that all fits with what I've been thinking the film would be.

Having that line be about an Awakening and then showing Boyega on the run. That made me think he was the one they were talking about.

Rebels introduced the concept of the Inquisitors outside of the EU and I thought they can't introduce something that big without addressing it in the ST.

The fact that the Inquisitor in Rebels was that species from ROTS had me doubly suspicious. I really think they might be playing a larger role than has been let on. Playing on that original description of the Emperor from the novelization: "Once secure in office he declared himself Emperor, shutting himself away from the populace. Soon he was controlled by the very assistants and boot-lickers he had appointed to high office, and the cries of the people for justice did not reach his ears."

Even ROTJ was going to depict the Emperor having "advisors" following him everywhere, though they were cut from the final film:

Then a while ago I noticed that some of the background Pau'an's in ROTS struck a striking similarity to the Emperor's Royal Guard:

So I'm highly suspicious of the Pau'ans. Though, it could always be Mas Amedda:

He was always in the shadow of the last two leaders of the Galaxy. Never calling much attention to himself. I always thought he was a bit of shady character.

In fact, here he is in ROTS wielding a Sith themed staff:

Makes you wonder just how big a roll he played behind the scenes...

I move for a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Frinklorum.

emanswfan said:

So the beach ball Droid is a Mcquarrie concept?

Tobar said:

I like the soccer droid but I think I would have liked something like this better:

I like the soccer droid but I think I would have liked something like this better:

emanswfan said:

First test at trying to reduce the teal-orange color grade and give it a slightly more OT look.  Still needs some work though.

http://youtu.be/zwVjr1URORI

JEDIT: As always, Youtube manages to ruin the video with bad compression.

 Night and day! I actually got excited watching it this time. Now the only real complaint I have is that stupid saber. Fantastic work emanswfan!

timdiggerm said:

1. Because it's full of stuff from the original trilogy meant to evoke nostalgia

 Probably mostly this. =P

That and the static shots. It also had a nice thrust to it. Most good teasers have an emotional thrust to them. All the TFA teaser has is mostly a feeling of constant motion. Felt very hodge podge and incongruent.

Handman: I'm about to head out the door and will be away for the next two days. Mine was just me messing about with Photoshop for 30 seconds. But I might post Screenshot Comparisons when I get back if no one else does. I'm sure people who actually know what they're doing will do a far better job. =P

I did the same thing this morning Johnny. I think the thing I found most disagreeable besides that stupid saber was the Michael Bay color timing. Had it had proper timing I don't think I would have been half as disappointed.

But then again, why does this fan teaser look better than the real deal?!?!

Also, we now definitely have a better understanding of the title.

There's been an awakening. Have you felt it?

Looks like it refers to the Dark Siders sensing someone discovering their latent Force abilities. Probably Daisy Ridley's character. Or it could be John Boyega, could explain why it looks like he's on the run.

See what I mean?

I did notice one nice touch though. It looks like Daisy Ridley's goggles were scavenged from an OT Stormtrooper helmet.

Space Hunter M said:

Needs moar Vivaldi music.

 THIS! I was so hoping for a throwback teaser.

Teaser Trailer for those that might want to partake!

Have no idea what the general consensus is on discussing it in here though.

JawsTDS said:

Who's the guy doing the voiceover? He sounds oddly familiar..

 Sounds like it could be the Inquisitor from Rebels.

TMBTM said:

timdiggerm said:

Trailer reveals that new film made by modern director will look like a new film made by a modern director. Fans with unrealistic expectations pissed.

I thought it was a very exciting trailer.

 This.

 Who's pissed? Disappointed is the word. Up to now JJ was all about shooting on 35mm and praised the practical effects and real sets.

The color timing felt like a Michael Bay film and the picture looked like it was shot digitally. =/

The props and costumes had an amateur feeling quality as well.

I really wanted to love it but I think that stupid three-prong lightsaber is what really killed it for me. =(

Mithrandir said:

Really disappointed by the trailer.

Teal and Orange look

Hand-camera shot inside the shuttle (stormtroopers shot)

Nothing looks as used as in the OT

Stupid lightsaber for the bad guy.

 This.

It felt like a fan film. =(

You're a monster.

Leonardo said:

Ryan McAvoy said:

I go on about how good it is too often but, 'Short Circuit 2'. Fisher Stevens not only "browns up" his skin but puts on a ridiculous exagerated accent and mixes up his words "how time is fun when you're having flies" to play Ben Jarhvi. But again the character is played with such warmth and humour. Ben's such a lovely guy and you are rooting for him to get the girl.

Dude, Ben Jarhvi was so embarrassing. Nothing he said was funny IMHO, just annoying. Not as obnoxious and loud as Jar Jar Binx, but man... Why did he have to be the focus of the second movie? Not that the first one was a masterpiece...

 Man, Short Circuit 2 is one my favorite films. Ben was a fantastic protagonist that I related to a lot growing up.

Went and looked back into it. Turns out it was just fans reading too much into a couple tweets Leland Chee had made establishing the span of years between the films and shows.

There is a new trend of different planets each having their own dating systems though.

Nope, just click and watch! 

Just a heads up:

If you've been thinking about checking out Rebels, now is a great time!

The official site has uploaded the first few episodes as well as the extended season opener!

Better act fast though, they're apparently only going to be up until the 7th!

Was the BBY/ABY an in-universe calender? I always thought it was just for readers.

I guess that explains the outrage when the Story Group established a new calender system for the canon universe.

But,why.

timdiggerm said:

You know, despite what you say about original format, I've had no desire to see any Hobbit in 48

 You're not missing out. I tried it and deeply regretted it. Felt like the film was being sped up most of the time. A thoroughly unenjoyable experience, I never bothered seeing it like that for the second.