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joefavs said:

I know that he was a key player in organizing the Rebellion, but I’ve never seen anything to suggest he was actually a ranking member of that organization.

Princess Leia said:

General Kenobi, years ago you served my father in the Clone Wars. Now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. I regret that I am unable to present my father’s request to you in person, but my ship has fallen under attack and I’m afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. I have placed information vital to the survival of the Rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrieve it. You must see this droid safely delivered to him on Alderaan. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope.

Concept Art from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2:

Smithers said:

wasn’t the trailer supposed to be released at 8PM Eastern Time tonight? I’m not able to find anything.

No, the bit they showed on television was just the sizzle reel again. The trailer they showed the crowd at Celebration was just for the crowd at Celebration. Same as that awesome teaser from last year’s Celebration that they never officially released.

Jedit: They rarely think to check the smaller video sites

Huge spoiler for a character that could have a big impact on the course of the film potentially.

Oof, watching the panel. There’s a point where Jiang Wen accidentally drops a huge spoiler and everyone on the panel sinks into their chairs. Kathleen and Gareth were visibly upset afterward.

Lord Haseo said:

Also the picture in question was definitely made pre TFA. It would be nice if the maker updated it for both people who like and dislike TFA and the idea of the ST in general.

I’d say before the 2004 Special Edition given the Hayden comment.

There are plenty of good games on mobile. Just none of them are free to play.

A 35mm print has been found!

I would imagine only a few months, six at the most.

DuracellEnergizer said:

No scene has ever made me want to see a movie more than this scene.

They aired that uncensored on network television when I was a lad. It scarred me for years.

pittrek said:

Isn’t “trek” pronounced the same way as “track”?

No.

Trek - TR-EHH-K

Track - TR-ACK

I decided to pass just based on their opinion of MoS. Ain’t nobody got time for that.

GOTHAM (2014- )

Before I touch on anything else, I have to praise the production team for this series. The world of Gotham is a wonderful mix of different eras ranging from '80s automobiles, '40s clothing and aesthetics and '90s era cellphone technology. The set design is impeccable, it invokes the past but feels timeless all the same.

Similarly, the casting for the series is phenomenal. They always seem to manage to find people that not only look the part but are extremely talented as well. Ben McKenzie does a wonderful job as a young James Gordon. Robin Lord Taylor from the start has done wonders with the role of Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin. David Mazouz was a fantastic find for the part of young Bruce Wayne and he continues to impress and grow with the role. Similarly, Sean Pertwee is great as a more rough and tumble Alfred Pennyworth.

There’s a lot of incredible talent both behind and in front of the camera on this series. Unfortunately it often is let down by the writing. The series is at its strongest when the focus is on the investigation into the Wayne murder. But often, wanders off on tangents and finds itself on shaky ground. It would probably benefit from shorter more focused seasons around 10-15 episodes long instead of the current 22. As they are, both current seasons get off to rocky starts. But both find themselves by the end. Gotham is oft-maligned and misunderstood but ultimately is a beautiful if flawed gem.

Poe is circa ESB Han and Rey is sporting Luke’s Dagobah training gear. Please, please, please don’t be another rehash, please?

yhwx said:

DuracellEnergizer said:
And 85 is younger than 105. No one at either of those ages is likely to get down on the floor and start break dancing.

My mental image of this is quite funny.

Imagine no more…

I was thinking more like one of these:

It’s more of a Y-Wing with X-Wing engines:

I’m not a fan just because of the era it appears in. This and the Tie Striker look like they belong in the early post-ROTJ period. Not Pre-SW.

DominicCobb said:

A character transcends their actor or their creator. They are what they story needs them to be, provided it fits within what has been established. Just because Sulu hasn’t been shown as gay before doesn’t mean it can’t fit within what has been established. And, while I know when Takei says Gene’s original vision he’s talking about the very specific fact of Sulu’s orientation, I do believe this change is very much in keeping with Gene’s larger vision (unless his vision for an all inclusive Federation somehow excluded gay people?).

Let us not forget that this is not an alternate universe. This is supposedly just a divergent timeline. Sulu has always been heterosexual, he even has a biological daughter.

If anyone knows what Gene’s vision for the character was it would be the man who played the character for over three decades. To reveal in this film that Sulu is gay would mean that he was closeted throughout the entire original series as Takei points out himself. That doesn’t really sound like something that would happen in Gene’s vision of the 23rd century does it? Again, something that Takei pointed out.

The character of Sulu is very close to Takei’s heart. The fan film World Enough and Time (Highly recommended) stars Takei and solidly cements Sulu as heterosexual. While not canonical, Takei is very proud of this production and more than likely considers it part of his personal canon for the character. For the filmmakers to approach Takei for his input/blessing on something that they state is meant to honor him and then completely disregard his wishes is disrespectful.

I seem to recall an instance or two where Sulu was shown appreciating the female form.

It’s pretty messed up that they asked for his input and he repeatedly told them he was against it and they did it anyway. What a way to “honor his legacy.”

I was hoping they’d stream it. Flying out there is ridiculously expensive or at least was until recent events…

NeverarGreat said:

Timothy Zahn has many strengths, but grokking the Force is apparently not one of them.

Water brother!

Looks like there’s going to be a new one hour special titled Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey airing July 15th.