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Hardcore Legend said:

ZkinandBonez said:

Well, just remember that “close” is quite relative when dealing with a map that covers an entire galaxy.

Yeah, I get that. It is just further shrinks the Star Wars galaxy. I understand the need to have Scarif near Tatooine in order for the events of ANH to kick off.

In AOTC, Obi-Wan’s long range transmitter is damaged and so he can’t contact Coruscant directly. Instead he reaches out to Anakin on Naboo to retransmit his message for him. Except, Anakin isn’t on Naboo but Tatooine. This places both systems within range of Geonosis.

People always underestimate the power of the theater.

For posterity:

If he does I hope they get his makeup right this time.

I went on a bit of spree recently. Bought the following:

• Spaced Invaders
• Monster House
• Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
• E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
• The Land Before Time
• Iron Giant
• Godzilla 1984

LexX said:

Got mine on Dec. 14th right after work! 😃

What’s it like in the future?

dahmage said:

For a year that didn’t have very many good movies…

I thought it was a pretty good year for film:

• Hunt for the Wilderpeople
• Kubo and the Two Strings
• Hell or High Water
• Train to Busan
• Shin Godzilla
• Arrival

That’s at least one solid film every other month. And we still have Rogue One and Passengers to look forward to.

ZkinandBonez said:

Ronster said:

Nien Nunb might be in Rogue One.

He is Lando’s alien co-pilot in Return of the Jedi.

It seems unlikely that well see any Sullustans in RO as they canonically (in both btw) only joined the Rebel Alliance shortly before the Battle of Endor.

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That wouldn’t have much affect on when individual members of the species joined the Rebellion. For example, in the Legends canon it was a Sullustan that scouted out Yavin IV before it became the home of the hidden Rebel base.

That aside, the thing that discredits the idea that Nien Nunb is in Rogue One is the fact that at that time he was still a smuggler in the current canon. Which was revealed in a Marvel comic back in June of last year.

SilverWook said:

The big question is did the front ramp exist in the original 1977 design? 😉

McQuarrie’s original initial sketches:

Early McQuarrie piece from '75:

Joe Johnston fleshing out of the design:

A later McQuarrie piece:

doubleofive said:

Minority Report
3/5

Sounds about right.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Featurette

Sheesh, it’s like the ending of Harry and the Hendersons in here. I had no idea there were so many lurkers around.

I like it because it reminds me of old RPGs.

Yeah, that’s why I prefer the John Smith pack. It maintains that pixely style.

Additionally, we’ve been told that Inhumans has no impact on the fate of Agents of SHIELD. No decision has been made as to whether Agents of SHIELD will return for a fifth season or not.

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Lord Haseo said:

Still looks like shit either way.

I weep for the young.

Luckily my screening was free from any technical difficulties.

The story was solid. Patrick Troughton has always been my favorite Doctor since my first run through of the series.

I’m a little disappointed in the animation studios efforts here. You could tell they were working with a very small budget and during the little featurette after the show they mentioned how they were working under extreme time constraints to get it done by the deadline.

I wish they had brought back the studio that did The Tenth Planet. Their character designs were a little too anime-y but their layouts, use of lighting and animation was pretty great at times.

In contrast, the effort here for Power left a lot wanting. Their backgrounds and the Daleks were great though.

But it’s serviceable and the story can now be watched in at least some form now.

Tyrphanax said:

That’s a great texture pack because it keeps the original feel of the game. I’d definitely play with that one.

That’s my biggest issue with texture mods and remasters in general.

The original Star Wars has a shot of Artoo descending a flight of stairs.

That’s crazy! What kind of budget will those first two episodes have if they’re going to IMAX…

pittrek said:

Does it mean that this is the last season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

Possibly, but I doubt it. Ghost Rider has really shaken things up on the show. I’d hate to see it end right after being reinvigorated.

Speaking as a Latino myself, we generally don’t take slurs against us seriously. They’re something to laugh at.

In other news:

But we’ll also get to see a Klingon captain, a female admiral, a male admiral, a male adviser and a British male doctor.
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The Captain a Klingon?!?!

You should see if it’s playing in your area. I just finished a rewatch of The Tenth Planet in preparation for tonight.

Don’t we have a copy of the original mono mix that disproves that?

I can’t believe that franchise is 15 years old. That’s NUTS.