2,151 Reply by fireproof78

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TheGreg wrote:
fireproof78 wrote:
TheGreg wrote:

Hmm. Maybe. I'm not really aware of anything other than the three movies, and I guess in my mind the decision is whether to try to add another three to the real three, or more junk to the EU.

fireproof78 wrote:

But it wouldn't be EU, as it would be canon, since Disney can declare it so. How the fans accept it, or don't, really won't affect the brass at the top anymore than it affected Lucas' overall approach to the prequels.

I don't see why you think Disney has any more ability to declare it canon than any other random bum on the street. I mean, Lucas has been rambling for years about there being more to the canon than three movies, and that's clearly bullshit.

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Yeah, I may be an overly optimistic guy (maybe) but my point was i GL's mind, his movies were the canon, then the EU was part of another canon, and he called it an alternate universe. So, his perspective was that movies were essentially his canon-so, the owner of the franchise, in my opinion (feel free to disagree smile ) can declare it canon. That's my take and perhaps I am wrong.

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2,152 Reply by fireproof78

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TheGreg wrote:

Hmm. Maybe. I'm not really aware of anything other than the three movies, and I guess in my mind the decision is whether to try to add another three to the real three, or more junk to the EU.

But it wouldn't be EU, as it would be canon, since Disney can declare it so. How the fans accept it, or don't, really won't affect the brass at the top anymore than it affected Lucas' overall approach to the prequels.
Now, and not to sound overly optimistic, there is the real possibility that someone, who is a fan, will step in with more respect to the OT.
Merchandising will never be the problem-never was for Star Wars, and never was for Disney, so obviously the combined two is a powerhouse.
I disagree that we can expect more Ewoks too. Look at the "Clone Wars" cartoon. Even if you don't watch it, the marketing has carried forward with the same impact as the movies, without delving in to the same child appeal as Ewoks.

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2,153 Reply by fireproof78

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Dorkman wrote:

Apparently not only is there the ROTS novelization, but in predictable Star Wars style ROTS is actually the middle installment of a trilogy, with a prequel novel leading up to the events of ROTS and setting the stage, and a follow-up novel about his first mission as Vader, which sounds like the actually interesting part of the story I wanted to goddamn see. And it's cheaper to buy the trilogy than just two individually.

So now I'm reading three fucking Star Wars novels when I finish Cloud Atlas. Just when I think I'm out.  mad

Well,
i didn't know that... hmm  oops
*?flees the wrath of the Dorkman*

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2,154 Reply by fireproof78

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Teague wrote:

Giacchino. End of story, has to be Giacchino.

I will fight Bullet to the death. And he's a bullet.

I'm with Teague on this one. I enjoyed the new Star Trek music very much and thought it gave good scope to the movie. And I would take Hans Zimmer on this one too.

I also think Gore Verbinski would do a great job, especially given the fact that the
OT was partially inspired by Eorl Flynn:
http://reprog.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/anakin-vs-obi-wan.jpg
Ok, well, moving on...

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2,155 Reply by fireproof78

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Eddie wrote:
fireproof78 wrote:

I wonder what happened to make him change his mind about sequels.

I think it may have been the 4 Billion dollars.

LOL
I meant originally. I thought his original plan was to do sequels not prequels.

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2,156 Reply by fireproof78

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I grew up with the 90's and the Power Rangers, and I can honestly say that a gritty reboot would just be interesting to see. I mean, take away the need to rely upon footage from the Japanese show and just build from the ground up.  It honestly is a stereotypical hero's journey story, with archetypal characters, a wizard and a witch.
So, if they could break away from the source material a little, and redo it, it could be good.
Also:
http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs25/f/2008/132/c/6/Green_Spartan_Ranger_by_OO_Green_Ranger.jpg

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2,157 Reply by fireproof78

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avatar wrote:
fireproof78 wrote:

Older post on Cracked.com but a fun and interesting read, given what happened:
http://www.cracked.com/article/167_5-re … -prequels/

We'll finally get that Jar Jar origin story we've all been waiting for.

Not only that, but we will also get the Jar Jar Christmas Special wink

After giving this some thought, I am, like most, cautiously optimistic. It could be the shot in the arm the franchise needs to get out of the doldrum that Brian was talking about, with "The Clone Wars" and a new generation being introduced to the universe through that show and not the films, and the stagnation that could occur. Disney could take this universe in several directions, and it is crazy to think of the possibilities.

But, the EU is more than likely out and not just because of Disney's releases. Lucas himself considered the EU to be in a parallel universe to his own, and there are the usual levels of canon with movies being the top tier and the rest being subjected to change. Well, everything is subject to change in the Lucas world, but I find it funny reading a quote from an interview about EU events after the OT:

TOTAL FILM: "Are you happy for new Star Wars tales to be told after you're gone?"

LUCAS: "I've left pretty explicit instructions for there not to be any more features. There will definitely be no Episodes VII–IX. That's because there isn't any story. I mean, I never thought of anything. And now there have been novels about the events after Episode VI, which isn't at all what I would have done with it. The Star Wars story is really the tragedy of Darth Vader. That is the story. Once Vader dies, he doesn't come back to life, the Emperor doesn't get cloned and Luke doesn't get married..."

Now, obviously, this is all up in the air, but I wonder what happened to make him change his mind about sequels.

Good old George lol

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2,158 Reply by fireproof78

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Older post on Cracked.com but a fun and interesting read, given what happened:
http://www.cracked.com/article/167_5-re … -prequels/

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2,159 Reply by fireproof78

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I don't believe it...
Also this:
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PpEaaFocflA/TpTZPso91nI/AAAAAAAACSE/EL8yLJmTNNo/s1600/princess_star_wars_cake.jpg

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2,160 Reply by fireproof78

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Sounds like fun to me.
And hilarious big_smile

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2,161 Reply by fireproof78

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vidina wrote:


Now Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children, on the other hand...

..Was even worse. Goddamn it.

I was about to say...then you said it. While I enjoyed the film, it made absolutely no sense. Even after I read more on Final Fantasy, I still was confused.
So, um, cool story, I think?

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2,162 Reply by fireproof78

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redxavier wrote:

Those would likely fall into that Citizen Kane category, i.e. what could DiF really say about it?

I'm not so sure, simply because the production design, the effort behind it, as well as the impact on the movie industry as a whole are worth commenting on.

I probably wouldn't bring it up, but I grew up with "The Ten Commandments" and yet know one that I know, other than my family, really knows the movie. Maybe its impact has been lost due to movies like "Lord of the Rings" and other such epics, but I just think its worth discussing and exposing a new generation to it.

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Darth Praxus wrote:

Just curious here—has anyone besides me on this forum read the novelization of ROTS by Matthew Stover? He basically doubled the length of the story, replaced all of George's dialogue with his own, changed the motivations of many of the main characters, threw in a lot of subtlety and a HECK of a lot of awesomely written battle sequences. The result is one of my favorite books of all time. That's right, not one of my favorite STAR WARS books, one of my favorite BOOKS. Period. He actually succeeded where Lucas failed and wrote a highly convincing, emotional story of a fallen hero that affects the reader tremendously.

I actually quite enjoy the book myself, and agree with Praxus. It is well written, and engaging, with excellent battle descriptions.

My one complaint is that it still has the failing of the movie in that the Dark Side and Palpatine are still painted as being right with the Jedi being in to the wrong. But, it does provide a better perspective for all the characters, as well as all the things that Praxus said.

Worth the read, in my opinion.

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2,164 Reply by fireproof78

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I, for one, am happy smile

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2,165 Reply by fireproof78

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So, a random bit I heard on the radio is that Arnold Schwarzenegger is reprising his role as Conan the Barbarian in the "Legend of Conan."

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2,166 Reply by fireproof78

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redxavier wrote:

I'd like to hear a Troy commentary as well. There aren't nearly enough historical films in the DiF library at the moment - that's not meant as a criticism, just an observation that SF has dominated so far.

Well, if you want historical films, why no Cecil B. DeMill's "Ben-Hur" or "The Ten Commandments." Those are good historical film pieces, both as period pieces and as film history.

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2,167 Reply by fireproof78

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After seeing the LCC judging, wouldn't mind having Eddie and Ryan for a good choreography vs. bad choreography discussion.

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2,168 Reply by fireproof78

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I would like to see Troy too, and Kingdom of Heaven. A good sword fighting double header big_smile

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2,169 Reply by fireproof78

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holden
Yeah, Teague rage!
*grabs popcorn*

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2,170 Reply by fireproof78

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I'm with Zarban. I at first bought in to the found footage aspect, but it kind of wore off on me, and it never engaged me when I looked at the movie itself.
If you want to discuss one aspect, I would say, how the found footage part of the movie is used as the hook and whether or not it works.
For me, I echo Zarban's sentiments.

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2,171 Reply by fireproof78

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Zarban wrote:
Eddie wrote:

Damon Lindelof  had just wrapped Lost when Ridley calls and says, "Hey, Im a fan of Lost." Lindelof comes on board, and with each new draft, the "sandbox got bigger and bigger," until one day, Prometheus happened.

That's what you get when you hire a guy who wrote for Lost. You're basically saying, "I'd like to introduce some totally inexplicable batshit insanity into my story with no rules or plan for how to make it make sense."

That should be on his business card.

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2,172 Reply by fireproof78

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bullet3 wrote:

I tip my hat to thee

I thank you, sir.
Though I apologize for my surge in posting pics.
I just discovered the magic of the information superhighway wink

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Dorkman wrote:
fireproof78 wrote:

As for "Prometheus" someone has to get the snacks and moderate all the medications to keep the panelists under control. I mean, I just relistened to Episode 3 commentary and there was some serious drinking in THAT movie, and just word "Prometheus" has the DiF members foaming at the mouth..

Yeah, I think THOR marks the end of my personal drunk-on-mic era. I wouldn't want to not be able to give PROMETHEUS the focused reaming it deserves.

Well, one of you should probably be sober wink
No, I think its great you have taken a break from the drunk-on-mic days. Good job smile
http://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/2008/4/7/highfivesquir128520512438437500.jpg

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2,174 Reply by fireproof78

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http://www.dailygalaxy.com/my_weblog/20 … -dead.html
Ridley Scott thinks there is nothing fresh from science fiction.
I would care to disagree.
Especially with Curiosity probe and and new discoveries with Mars, the other probes, as well as the United States Air Force's space plane, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_X-37
New discoveries are constantly happening which provides fresh developments for science fiction.
Thoughts?

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2,175 Reply by fireproof78

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avatar wrote:

That's the only nice thing I can say. Let DiF (& Red Letter Media) cast Prometheus back into the fiery abyss from whence it came.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e227/Daramin/prometheusatmountdoom.jpg

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