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I think it traces back to the early WEG days. WEG provided the very backbone, the foundation, for everything we know about the Star Wars universe outside of the films.

They did a lot of awesome work expanding the universe BUT there was one aspect of it that was eventually abandoned but the echoes of which could still be felt going forward. That aspect being that the original contention was that most of the galaxy was still unexplored and it was new founded Empire that was leading this charge to explore what was out there and to conquer, exploit and enslave anything and everyone they came across.

For the longest time, it was a fact that Mon Cala/Dac was a newly discovered planet within the OT timeframe.

So with that context in mind, the Unknown Regions being laid out as they were made some sense. But it should have been readdressed loooooooong ago. That they’ve not done so at this opportune moment in time with the new canon is a massive failure on their part.

DuracellEnergizer said:

Pfft. Enlisted men can’t make decisions of that magnitude.

POP! POP!

These motion posters are getting out of hand!

ZkinandBonez said:

Hasn’t it always been like that in SW canon though?

Keyword "kept."

UGH, they kept the Unknown Regions as a giant blot that reaches right next to the Galactic Core. So DUMB.

I’ve always maintained that the Unknown Regions should have been one of the spiral arms of the galaxy. At least that would have made some sense.

The first trailer for Captain America: Civil War is here!

It’s been years since I’ve seen it but I remember enjoying the original series from back in 2003.

Anyone else a gigantic Graboid fanatic? I don’t know what it is about that franchise but I’ve always been a huge fan. It probably has to do with the fact that the original four films and TV series were headed by my favorite writing/producing duo of Wilson and Maddock.

Anyway, what with the new film that just premiered a month ago and the big news dropped today. Well, I thought now was the perfect time for a thread.

Without further adieu, here’s the big news:

Earth-shaking reboot news!

There’s a TV series in the works reviving the sci-fi franchise Tremors — and original star Kevin Bacon is back on board as an actor and executive producer.

Universal Cable Productions and Blumhouse Productions are developing a show based on the 1990 cult favorite about giant killer worms, a movie that spawned four direct-to-video sequels. There was a previous TV version, as well (the 13-episode Tremors: The Series that aired on SciFi Channel in 2003).

Andrew Miller (The Secret Circle) has been tapped to write the adaptation.

Bacon’s involvement is particularly cool as the actor is returning to the franchise after 25 years. Bacon, who recently starred in Fox’s The Following, only appeared in the original Tremors (and doubtless turned down ample opportunities to be involved with the sequels). Bacon will reprise his character Valentine McKee and the setting will return to the fictional Nevada desert town of Perfection.

Earlier this year Bacon said he’d love to revisit the character. “I’d love to do something else with Tremors and revisit the character 25 years later,” he said. “Part of what’s great about that movie is there are next to no digital effects. The monsters are done with puppetry, and it’s still off, funny and scary — it’s a cool accomplishment.”

UCP and Blumhouse are currently shopping the project around to various networks and we’re told “multiple bidders” are interested. Obviously SciFi Channel’s new incarnation Syfy seems like one potential fit, but nowadays pretty much every network is interested in genre shows.

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Handman said:

May I request something outlandish with Spock in it.

You may:

pittrek said:

Clone Wars was for teens and adults, Rebels is for children. Unfortunately.

I think you should go back and watch the first couple seasons of the Clone Wars. Far more kiddy than Rebels has ever approached. It wasn’t until the later seasons that they got away from themselves with how dark it got. It was good but it wasn’t true to what the heart of the franchise is.

Rebels was designed from the ground up to emulate the same kind of adventure romp that Star Wars was. Now they’re slowly working their way toward an ESB vibe.

I mean we’ve seen countless deaths in CW, but I can’t remember one death from Rebels, even the Inquisitor’s death was only “hinted” and not shown

Countless Stormtroopers have bitten the dust at the hands of our heroes. Including that poor fellow who Kallus kicked to his doom off a cliff. Then there was the execution of those two officers by the order of Tarkin. This season has seen the loss of fighters and a frigate on the Rebel side.

But the second season ? I still haven’t seen an episode of the second season which I would consider to be at least “good”.

You didn’t consider the wrath of Darth Vader in the season opener good? Nor the epic clash between an outmatched AT-TE and an AT-AT? You must have some crazy standards.

I knew there was a reason he randomly appeared in that Princess Leia comic. Though I do wonder if that’s actually him and not just another Sullustan. If so, you gotta feel sorry for the guy. More than 30 years in the service and he’s not a squadron leader yet?

I’ve wondered the same Swazzy. It’s always seemed to me the most vocal critics never even bothered to play it.

They’ve released a trailer for the new steelbook re-release of the blu-rays.
All of the top comments are demands for the theatrical versions.

It brings warm feelings to my heart.

George Lucas said:

A copyright is held in trust by its owner until it ultimately reverts to public domain. American works of art belong to the American public; they are part of our cultural history.

In the future it will become even easier for old negatives to become lost and be “replaced” by new altered negatives. This would be a great loss to our society. Our cultural history must not be allowed to be rewritten.

The public’s interest is ultimately dominant over all other interests. And the proof of that is that even a copyright law only permits the creators and their estate a limited amount of time to enjoy the economic fruits of that work.

Attention should be paid to the interest of those who are yet unborn, who should be able to see this generation as it saw itself, and the past generation as it saw itself.

There was only ever the one Darksaber and that was a literal last minute change. It was originally supposed to be a vibrosword but they never got Lucas’ approval. When he finally found out about it and someone explained what a vibroblade was he nixed it. So they added that weird glow to it in a hurry to try and salvage the scene.

Handman said:

I haven’t seen much of BB8 here, but I wouldn’t doubt it eventually. It would be a tremendous improvement over the Minions.

I forsee Woodstock and his family taking the spotlight after that latest Peanuts movie.

Fascinating. Looks just like Embo from the Clone Wars:

Leia Organa said:

you looked at me and then you winked and all the force was in the wink as if your pulsing solo like the muscular blind eye of some anemone from endor winkd and squirted with the force of all your being

imperialscum said:

The old EU actually made the final transformation, i.e. into a politician in republic/democracy which is a direct opposite of her status at the beginning of ANH.

Senator Leia Organa said:

I don’t know what you’re talking about. I am a member of the Imperial Senate on a diplomatic mission to Alderaan…

Trailer 2 for Jessica Jones is out!

Season drops on November 20th!

The Peanuts Movie (2015)

When they first announced this film and that it was going to be CG I was immensely worried that they were going to lose not only the aesthetic but the heart of what Peanuts is.

Thankfully, my concerns were not realized. The new hybrid look adds a new dimension to Shulz designs while staying true to their spirit. Similarly, the gang remains true to their core and weren’t changed for the sake modernization. They remain the same timeless characters we’ve always cherished.

It turned out to be not only a great film, but a genuine Peanuts one to boot.

They’re not the stars anymore. Any romance plotlines will be reserved for the new cast.

The old gang is just here to hand over the metaphorical baton.

That has to be some kind of record.

They’re rebooting the new Muppets show midseason!

Still making my way through the Eighth Doctor’s audio stories but once I reached the point where the show was relaunched I started on that as well.

Currently in the middle of season two. I already miss Eccelston.

It’s amazing to me how much RTD borrowed from Big Finish during his run.

Shooting for Doctor Strange has begun!