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I’ve definitely been looking forward to the X-Files revival.

But it wasn’t until this latest trailer that I became STOKED. Anyone else excited?

Maybe they’re jealous because he got to make out with Ashley Judd:

For me it was, “Teeny Jedi, teeny Jedi!”

Yeah, I’d have to agree. Rogue One is at the top of my list. As for Star Trek Beyond I want to give it a chance. Into Darkness was such a magnificent failure but Pegg has been promoting Beyond as more of a return to form. And he hated the trailer, so, maybe it might turn out decent at least?

The worst example I can think of for that would definitely be IG-88. I never once considered that as canon despite its standing.

daileyxplanet said:

Did anyone here like the Brian Wood written Dark Horse Star Wars? I read it on Marvel Unlimited last year and really enjoyed it. There were some peaks and valleys but for the most part it was a fun read.

I wasn’t a fan. The out of left field, "Oh yeah guys, Leia was a fighter pilot didn’t you know?" thing was ridiculous and was not supported by anything that had come before it or after. The cast felt out of character to me in that series. Personally, I think it was the first big sign of a decline in quality at DH. Not that I’m happy that Marvel took the license. DH at their worst was still better than modern Marvel on their best day.

Thinking on it. None of DH’s attempts at a regular series starring the Big Three really worked. Though I do have to admit I’m probably a bit prejudiced in the matter. Seeing as I consider a mix of the original Marvel run and the daily newspaper strip to be the definitive story of what happened between SW and ESB.

ZkinandBonez said:

I was just disappointed that they didn’t actually call him “TR-8R.”

Also in this case I wouldn’t say that it killed any “mystique.” He’s not some weird cantina alien he’s some guy who clearly knows Finn, and who has some pretty unusual training. It doesn’t really matter, not for the sake of the film anyway, but for those who do like to have backstories, now they have one. One that actually makes some sense, unlike certain other EU backstories

I also love how the fans have named Daniel Craig’s stormtrooper “JB-007.”

I’m relieved they didn’t call him that. Talk about lame fan service. He was obviously part of the same crew that Finn was, so the FN indication in the name is logical.

As for Skippy the Jedi Droid, he was never and has never been considered canon. He was the subject of a comic short story in Star Wars Tales. A title that from its inception was a collection of non-canon stories.

The official discussion thread has gotten unruly since the release of the film. With that in mind a dedicated thread for a specific topic seemed appropriate.

So let’s have a discussion about the effects of the The Force Awakens!

First let’s start with some great videos detailing the effects work that went into the film:

‘Star Wars’: Behind the Visual Effects of ‘The Force Awakens’

IAMAG - Exclusive Breakdown (Thanks DominicCobb!)

VFX Breakdown Reel for TFA (Thanks again Bewy!)

DP/30: Star Wars: TFA On Set FX

DP/30: Star Wars: The Force Awakens - The On-Set FX Supervisors

DP/30: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Lucasfilm VFX Supervisors

Making of Holochess for Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

Behind-the-Scenes: Making the Stop-Motion Puppets for Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

Crafting Creatures

Behind the Magic: The Visual Effects of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Articles:

The Force Returns

Star Wars 7 VFX Supervisors on Pushing The Limits of Practical Effects

What did you think of the visual effects work in The Force Awakens?

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Another year has arrived and the films are slowly starting to pile up. Here’s what we have so far:

Approaching the Unknown
10 Cloverfield Lane
Midnight Special
The 5th Wave
Passengers
Terminus
Equals
Arrival
Lazer Team
Kill Command
Star Trek Beyond
Star Wars: Rogue One
Independence Day: Resurgence

So what are you looking forward to this year?

Krampus (2015)

Finally got a chance to catch this before it slipped out of theaters. Fantastic light horror film that calls back to the 80s style of filmmaking. Would have been perfect had it ended a little sooner than it did but it was still a great film. Loved the great mix of practical and CG effects. So many films get that mix wrong but the balance was perfect here. Definitely recommend if you’re a fan of films like Gremlins.

DominicCobb said:

I trust Lord and Miller to pick the actor that will be best for this film.

I did as well until I saw the shortlist. Miles Teller, seriously?

Yeah, Harrison vouches for him.

That list of names is freaking awful. Jack Reynor or Scott Eastwood are the only interesting contenders on the list but the role should obviously go to Anthony Ingruber. If he’s not cast and someone the likes of Miles Teller is, that’s a clear sign the film will be a disaster.

No sign of it here!

I say we leave Stinky where he lie.

I think maybe it’s supposed to be Cindel’s dad. That or they caught Wilford on a good day. 😉

The domestic poster is more accurate in its depiction of the film, though a bit dull:

Yoda Is Your Father said:

Which ones? I’m not really familiar with anything outside of the main saga.

(and Clone Wars which doesn’t deserve a poster)

I’ve seen three Star Wars films without Williams. Two with no crawl.

joefavs said:

All I know is that Alexandre Desplat is doing the score. The only work of his that I can recall without looking up is The Grand Budapest Hotel. I actually loved that score, but that was all central European folk music, so there’s no way that’s any indication of what his Star Wars will sound like.

He was brought in to replace John Williams for the Harry Potter films.

Here’s a sampling of some of his work.

Bingowings said:

Blackstar Warrior as a full length movie.

A thousand times this! (For anyone not in the know)

The Teaser Trailer for Daredevil Season Two is here!

This entire thread is ridiculous.