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I'll put money down that old Jedi Master Luke Skywalker will serve a similar function.
I honestly am hoping for it. Similar idea to Obi-Wan in Episode IV saying he's getting too old for this sort of thing.
fireproof78 wrote:... or cringe worthy ones.
All of them.
Sorry, sir, the game is be more specific...such as, that one were the Imperial officer gets knocked in to the shield generator or:
Maybe someone should copyright it again 
fireproof78 wrote:Why, Jimmy? Why did you post the old Spiderman?
Because I like it
I won't post much else because I don't want to a) take over the thread and b) bore anyone
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...wait, did you say something?
And, yeah, I'll hold off posting more too. Though now I'm getting a little nostalgic
Why, Jimmy? Why did you post the old Spiderman?
I actually preferred the 90's Spiderman cartoon and one was of my favorites growing up:
I love it,... every time I hear it I smile and say, "[there's a] Wilhelm!"
Yep.
I'm curious to know people's favorite Wilhelm moments, or cringe worthy ones.
Interesting read. Personally, its pretty amazing how she focused her sights on Abrams and didn't give up, though i kind of feel for the guy with all the demands on his time. But, that's the business.
Also glad to hear that they are pushing on the story-how the story goes will be a whole other...um, story. I will be curious to see how that goes.
I had a thought and it kind of solidifies my opinion regarding Abrams for Star Wars. I would to see a scene in the next trilogy in which there is a hand off from older generation to new generation. I think that Star Trek 09 had a great scene of Spock Prime (Leonard Nimoy) beginning to think of the action going on on the bridge and then the transition to the new crew making the same commands. Its a great passing of the torch moment and I hope that Star Wars can have a similar moment.
Speaking of comics, I actually tried to get in to the Green Lantern New Guardian series, which actually was pretty interesting, but then I spend hours researching what all I have read.
Also just read the new Star Trek prequel movie comic.
Other than that, back to school books
Invader Zim is epic. Always makes me laugh for sure 
I don't actually watch too many animated shows anymore, save for things like Curious George that my daughter watches. Though, if you have never watched Spiderman: The New Animated Series (it is a bit older but still fun. I think Neil Patrick Harris was one of the voices) it is worth a watch:
Here are some animated shorts. While not shows, they are certainly good for a laugh:
Personally, speaking as a film fan but not in the industry, I love it. It makes me laugh, though I can see while some would not want it since it can take you out of the movie. I actually just rewatched "Captain America" and it was in there. I had forgotten it was, and that is one of the things I like about it. Its cool yet kind of forgettable once the moment is past.
fireproof78 wrote:Um, who's "be" and why are they being reminded?
He has a cold, leave him alone!
Sarcasm-its all I got
This thread has come to remind be of that Onion article about the guy who writes for Just Shoot Me and refers to it as "JSM" and assumes that everyone watches it.
Um, who's "be" and why are they being reminded?
Also, I am excited about seeing Hugh Jackman as Wolverine again
Re-reading my responses and I realize that I sound much more calm and collected on the matter than I really am.
I was an emotional wreck before hearing this news. This didnt help much.
Sorry to hear that. Really do wish you feel better soon. Always hear for people who need to talk
What is the 3D printout made of? That is pretty cool
We must be consistent with our lens flares 
Unfortunately, while I understand your plight better now (all kidding aside *digital hug*) it honestly doesn't surprise me with Hasbro. 
I like their toys and all but they don't always make the best decisions with their products.
*wishes to make his own toy line*
Anyone else slightly curious as to how MLP could jump the shark? I mean, aren't they from a magical land?
Really didn't know what to make of CTD #1. Didn't seem to have much to do with either the ongoing comic or the trailers we've been seeing. The 'surprise' at the end really threw me for a loop. Looking forward to next month's issue to get an idea of what's happening.
I am with you, Greg. I just found it at a book store and read through it. It had a very different feel than the other, "Continuing Adventure" comics that have been coming out recently. Not sure how all the pieces are going to fit together in this one.
I haven't look recently but will check it out after this post-is your podcast going to discuss the new comics?
No pressure indeed. Once I get ontop of things, I might even start figuring out what actually IS taking so long. Editing alone can't take this long in this type of project, so there must be something else.
Oh well, I'll find out soon enough.
Welcome to the forums Kevin, there are a few Browncoats floating around here so you should fit right in.
Where from the States are you from?p.s.
Is LEARNING the new WINNING?
It should be. I mean, look at all we learn on the DiF forums
Also, welcome, Kevin.
Aaaaand cut to Allison's next post "Why in the hell did you tell me to watch that?"
Thanks, Squiggly, for the End of Watch review. Been debating on watching it and now really want to. The "found footage" is sometimes lost on me but this is one film I would actually try to move past that for.
Also, the bad guys are drug cartel members-um, evil is their middle name.
Drug Evil Cartel
Just like that
It was an interesting rant but this part stood out to me...
ANYTHING and ANYBODY you like, we'll do more of that. And we'll hire directors who know what they're doing, and we'll give them big budgets and total control. You didn't like the Star Wars prequels? We'll pay billions for the franchise and give it to somebody who SEEMS to know what he's doing. WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR?!
I have my personal doubts about new Star Wars, but everybody seems to be trying make good movies these days, Battleship aside.
I think I see what Teague is saying though I may mess it up too. The movie is saying that being special is good. We see Violet accept it and become more self-confident. On the other hand, they are still telling Dash to hide, or reduce his abilities.
Maybe the message is mixed because we never society accept the supers the way that they were before the whole lawsuit thing happen at the beginning. There is a personal turn around for Bob, for Violet, to some extent Helen. But, Bob still hides some, so maybe its a old over from the years of hiding?
I'm not sure. I like the whole becoming a better family man, but the actual resolution is mixed at best...
Thanks, Teague for giving me things to think about
That's what I'm afraid of. SW is a perfect platform to launch insane amounts of merch from. It's in Disney's best intrest to make the movie as generic and simple as possible but cram everything and anything that can later be sold as a toy/prop/whatever. It doesn't have to be good to sell and that's the problem.
I may be just spewing optimistic speculation here, and have no experience making movie for a company but here's a thought I had:
If Disney just wanted to make toy commercials, like Lucas did, then they would not have gone out and found, courted and hired a writer working on other science fiction films, and only loosely associated with Disney or a director who is very busy working on another huge science fiction franchise.
So, while there is room for the business model to be same old, same old, different day, Disney is clearly putting more in to this than than just a toy making machine. They obviously could have brought on any number of writers and directors they had in their back pocket-they didn't need to go out and find someone.
The other thing is, Star Wars is already toy fodder-Lucas did that, so if that happens, not only will I not be surprised, it will be no worse than were the franchise is now.
Regarding the story, Disney is known for taking classic stories and turning them in to something else, different and a little new. So, more potential exists for them to say, well what if it is a princess (or prince) in distress, like the original, but now do something new.
Reading the "Making of Star Wars" you realize that Lucas' original ideas were a lot of themes revolving around a princess being captured and rescued. That's Disney's bread and butter.
Well, Disney didn't buy Star Wars to be all risky and edgy with it. They bought it to sell it to as many people as possible. Of all the potential directors on the scale from incompetent hack to reliably commercial to genius, divided by who's available right now - Abrams is a solid choice.
And let's not forget the original Star Wars was just a goofy yarn about pirates and robots and samurai and a space monkey that made going to the movies fun again. (If you weren't around in the Seventies, you just can't understand how unusual THAT was).
Based on his track record thus far, Abrams' movies are fun, well-crafted, smarter than most, and tell a decent story with engaging characters at the core. What else does a Star Wars movie need to be?
I think Trey is right. Disney is working from a business model and they went with someone they are confident will produce a good product to sell.
I personally think that while American society isn't nearly as jaded as the 70's (Trey has spoken to that point in most of the SW commentaries) its getting pretty jaded. That is why something that is fun, perhaps with even a simple story, sounds like a good idea to me.
Personally, I am sick of dystopian worlds were death stalks every corner, Earth is shattered husk, and humanity lives on the ragged edge. Dystopia has its place as a story, but its getting pretty old.
So, why not do what George did originally, which was base it off of 40's sci-fi, a little political satire in there (Vietnam being an inspiration for the Rebels, small guy versus big guy)? Give me giant space ships that are incredible and characters who are real facing problems I can understand. I think the spirit of the originals is far more simple than people realize.
I honestly don't see asking much more.
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