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Argonath RPG Community => Speakerbox => World and local news => Topic started by: Teddy on October 31, 2012, 12:28:21 am
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Walt Disney Company has purchased Lucas Films from George Lucas for a whopping $4.05 billion dollars. Shortly after, Disney Chief executive announces they will create the 7th installment of Star Wars, which helped create the largely known Lucas Films with George as a consultant and a estimated release in 2015.
Source: New York Times (http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/30/disney-buying-lucas-films-for-4-billion/)
This is honestly amazing!
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Amazing ? This is the worst thing that could happen..
Disney ? Star Wars Episode 7 ? What will be the story ? Luke's son vs Dark Vador's son ? Please.. this is ridiculous.
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$4.05 billion dollars.
:wow:
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Since it is today's Disney, they'll probably fuck it up.
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If we make it past 2012.. :wow:
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A good investment by Walt Disney...
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Inb4 poisoned apples and magic mirrors. I find Disney's fairy stories much more easy to believe (and more entertaining) than guys in dresses fighting each other.
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than guys in dresses fighting each other.
Hey man! Don't offend the Scottish! ;)
Also, Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny be staring in this Star Wars? :banana:
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Luke's son vs Dark Vador's son ?
Did you see the films? Since, well you know... luke is.... well... :trust:
Since it is today's Disney, they'll probably f**k it up.
Pirates of the Caribbean was made by Disney, and that was an amazing set of films :)
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Did you see the films? Since, well you know... luke is.... well... :trust:
Dark vador pls.
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inb4 when people realize Disney runs the Marvel Movies, Aka, Iron Man, and The Avengers, aswell as Pirates of the Caribbean, and those we're some of the most epic movies in the last decade, I don't think they'll fuck up.
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Mothafucka disney. :evil:
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The question is, what is there to make for E7? Restoration of the Jedi Order and Yuuzhan Vong wars?
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The Vong wars would be interesting, but I wonder how would Vongs look like, if made by Disney :P
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The question is, what is there to make for E7? Restoration of the Jedi Order and Yuuzhan Vong wars?
Lucas said in an interview years ago that he had planned to base future films on the restoration of the republic. However, I'd love to see a film about events that occured in the KotOR games, for example - The Mandalorian Wars, The Jedi Civil War, The Sith Empire and so on.
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Or they may they may pull a Peter Jackson and go before E1 as well.
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Or they may they may pull a Peter Jackson and go before E1 as well.
The Mandalorian Wars, The Jedi Civil War, The Sith Empire and so on.
Would all be before E1. 5000 years, in fact. There would be so many badass characters as well: Revan, Malak, Nihilus etc.
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A movie about Revan would be boss, especially considering they've already determined a final identity for him (See SWTOR)
But nah, not really no. That'd be boring because everyone knows how it was and how it ended. This E7 needs something which was barely touched in the SW universe.
And very unlikely that E7 will be another prequel, didn't you guys realise that, despite the fact the movies weren't released in chronological order, they are set in a chronological order still?
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A movie about Revan would be boss, especially considering they've already determined a final identity for him (See SWTOR)
Yeah, where they totally ruined his badass image in my opinion.
But nah, not really no. That'd be boring because everyone knows how it was and how it ended. This E7 needs something which was barely touched in the SW universe.
True, although I wouldn't mind seeing it purely for how awesome the actions scenes would be. Sure, through the games and other things people may have a general idea of how the movie would progress, but Disney could always add their own spin or plot twists.
In terms of something barely touched on, what could they really do? There's a game or book for practically everything in the SW universe.
If they wanted to be really daring, they could come up with something completely new - I'm sure Lucas wouldn't mind (and even if he did, too late now) seeing as he'll be working with them as a creative consultant.
And very unlikely that E7 will be another prequel, didn't you guys realise that, despite the fact the movies weren't released in chronological order, they are set in a chronological order still?
Yes - what's your point?
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Alice in wonderland vs the sith.. :poke:
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And very unlikely that E7 will be another prequel, didn't you guys realise that, despite the fact the movies weren't released in chronological order, they are set in a chronological order still?
How do you figure? If they went before it wouldn't be a problem, it doesn't have to be called E7 either.
Would all be before E1. 5000 years, in fact. There would be so many badass characters as well: Revan, Malak, Nihilus etc.
I think Revan or Malak would both be incredible, but I agree with the destruction of the "badass" image, perhaps it would build his image.
Alice in wonderland vs the sith.. :poke:
I've seen a lot of people make jokes about Disney films and the new star wars. Sad to see so many blind and retarded people. Why don't they just research what films Walt Disney Company and its MANY children film companies have actually made, I think they'll actually open their eyes... or just be even more clueless to the world around them. Whatever floats your boat I guess.
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There's a lot more to Disney than what we might see on TV these days... the Disney Channel maybe isn't the best to carry its past and future image, but that's for a completely different audience, for instance.
And for that matter, Disney's not all Snow White or Hannah Montana or whatever.
Disney has the potential to make something really great with Star Wars. They have a massive resource base, and it wouldn't be unlikely for them to extend collaborations with all sorts of people and other companies to come up with something that everyone would enjoy.
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Pirates of the Caribbean was made by Disney, and that was an amazing set of films :)
You mean, the first one? because all the others besides the first one were awful?
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E1 - 1999
E2 - 2002
E3 - 2005
E4 - 1977
E5 - 1980
E6 - 1983
E7 - 2015?
Just seems a bit... weeeeird. Ep 1, 2 and 3 were made to fill a gap in the history of the Star Wars series, what will an Ep 7 add to the saga? Didn't they happy end this sh!t?
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There's essentially endless SW content they can make a film from, Dutchy. The expanded universe of the SW franchise is ridiculously huge.
They could make 7 a follow on from 6, or they could make it before the events of 1.
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You mean, the first one? because all the others besides the first one were awful?
I enjoyed the first one the most, only one I didn't like was the last.
There's essentially endless SW content they can make a film from, Dutchy. The expanded universe of the SW franchise is ridiculously huge.
Very true indeed, they could make another trilogy with the possibilities, maybe even more.
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I enjoyed the first one the most, only one I didn't like was the last.
Empire Strikes Back will always be the best for me. But, you seriously liked Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, but not Revenge of the Sith?
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Yes - what's your point?
Be attentive, I was talking back at Teddy's statement of preE1 prequel.
Post Merge: November 03, 2012, 01:34:37 pm
How do you figure? If they went before it wouldn't be a problem, it doesn't have to be called E7 either.
Do you think it would make sense to produce a Harry Potter book titled "Harry Potter 2 and the shitstain of volandemort" and speak about pre-Harry Potter time?
Post Merge: November 03, 2012, 01:36:51 pm
Empire Strikes Back will always be the best for me. But, you seriously liked Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, but not Revenge of the Sith?
He was talking about Pirates of the Caribbean....
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I just wonder if theyll take stuff from the books that come directly after the films ...
Or will they make something "totally" new?
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I just wonder if theyll take stuff from the books that come directly after the films ...
Or will they make something "totally" new?
As far as I remember reading about it not too long ago, they are planning on an original story.
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Be attentive, I was talking back at Teddy's statement of preE1 prequel.
I realise that as it was pretty obvious. Still, I don't get your point. Yes, the order of the movies doesn't reflect their release dates, but they can still go either way with 7.
He was talking about Pirates of the Caribbean....
Oh yes.
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I realise that as it was pretty obvious. Still, I don't get your point. Yes, the order of the movies doesn't reflect their release dates, but they can still go either way with 7.
Just think for a moment why Star Wars movies became episodes.
Exactly, they were numbered by episodes to show the chronological order. But due to the rumors of "original story", I may partly agree that they can make a sequel, although that is highly unlikely.
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Really don't understand how people can be excited for the 23rd James Bond film, but not for the 7th Star Wars film.
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Thankful that Disney bought up Star Wars instead of Cartoon Network. We've all seen how Cartoon Network created a epic failure of copies in their Clone Wars thingy, where Obi-Wan battles General Grevious several times, and it's exactly the same intro where Grevious spins his four hands' lightsabers to the ground as he walks slowly towards Obi-Wan. It's exactly the same.
So I'm thankful that Disney bought it instead of Cartoon Network.
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Really don't understand how people can be excited for the 23rd James Bond film, but not for the 7th Star Wars film.
7th Episode not from LucasArts - smells fishy.
Post Merge: November 04, 2012, 08:46:17 pm
Thankful that Disney bought up Star Wars instead of Cartoon Network. We've all seen how Cartoon Network created a epic failure of copies in their Clone Wars thingy, where Obi-Wan battles General Grevious several times, and it's exactly the same intro where Grevious spins his four hands' lightsabers to the ground as he walks slowly towards Obi-Wan. It's exactly the same.
So I'm thankful that Disney bought it instead of Cartoon Network.
idk i like them mang
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Thankful that Disney bought up Star Wars instead of Cartoon Network. We've all seen how Cartoon Network created a epic failure of copies in their Clone Wars thingy, where Obi-Wan battles General Grevious several times, and it's exactly the same intro where Grevious spins his four hands' lightsabers to the ground as he walks slowly towards Obi-Wan. It's exactly the same.
So I'm thankful that Disney bought it instead of Cartoon Network.
Cartoon Network only shows the episodes :rofl:
There's some studio still making the series and a bloody almost MMO like game of it [refer to Clone Wars Adventures]
I'm not sure about a sequel for Star Wars, I would like the Vong Wars though and the New Republic times. That would be nice. Some Kyle Katarn action p1()x.
The Vong wars would be interesting, but I wonder how would Vongs look like, if made by Disney :P
Exactly.
Lucas said in an interview years ago that he had planned to base future films on the restoration of the republic. However, I'd love to see a film about events that occured in the KotOR games, for example - The Mandalorian Wars, The Jedi Civil War, The Sith Empire and so on.
That would be nice. Going back to those times where the plot is actually so set by Bioware and their games would be nice. Games don't interest me cause of my PC. So some movies would be nice.
There's a lot more to Disney than what we might see on TV these days... the Disney Channel maybe isn't the best to carry its past and future image, but that's for a completely different audience, for instance.
And for that matter, Disney's not all Snow White or Hannah Montana or whatever.
Disney has the potential to make something really great with Star Wars. They have a massive resource base, and it wouldn't be unlikely for them to extend collaborations with all sorts of people and other companies to come up with something that everyone would enjoy.
Relate the stuff above might have possible 1-2 episodes within the 2015 plot zone.
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OK So thoes bitching @ episode 7 and what it might be about, Just look @ the offical cannon timeline on wookiepedia and then you can go from there, Alot and I mean ALOT of shit goes down after EP6, Hell technically 1-2 months after the Battle of Endor you get the Ssssruk uprising that could easily be an episode 7. Also you have the entire Thraw serers that was well written by Timothy Zann and hell just what Thrawn does makes him a very good villan like a good bond villian only not cliche. So all you guys saying "vong" well there is alot and I mean alot Lucas could have gone for. ALSO FYI Lucas spent alot of time making Redtails, infact its because of that movie there is no EP 7 but the overall price just to buyout lucas films, I will say Lucas will die a very wealthy man, the real question is will fans respect him or hate him now.
OH and not everything Disney owns is 100% tainted by the failure of the TV Disney or Disney Music. Besides the Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise Pixar was bought by them and they still make great animated movies, also Disney partnered with Hayao Miyazaki you know his works magna/movies like "Spirited Away" and "Princess Mononoke" so if Disney plays ball with the fans then Disney could reap the rewards.
HOWEVER IF Disney buys out Hasbro then my god I'm changing faiths to Islam because Jesus would have failed me!
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Empire Strikes Back will always be the best for me.
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but that's the worst one
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Some people have critised Disney for this but if you look at what they've done with Pixar you can see that they will take care of the franchise. It would be good to see a new Indiana Jones film and this is a greater possibility with this deal.
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It would be good to see a new Indiana Jones film
Yes, because the last one was so good. :conf:
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:(
but that's the worst one
what
it is quite clearly the best one
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One of the exciting prospects for veteran Spielberg poducer Kathleen Kennedy as the new president at Disney-owned Lucasfilm is that she is more than capable of developing a strong script and luring gifted filmmakers to the planned "Star Wars" franchise reboot. Even without a script on hand, directors are lining up. Director Matthew Vaughn ("Kick Ass," "Layer Cake" and "X-Men: First Class") is rumored to be in talks to direct the newly announced "Star Wars: Episode VII," having recently dropped out of the next "X-Men" installment (old hand Bryan Singer is taking the reins). The news of "Episode VII" came last week during Disney's announcement of the major purchase of Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion.
Meanwhile, Harrison Ford says he is open to the idea of playing Han Solo again in "Episode VII," which reportedly takes up decades after 1983's "Episode VI" left off. Presumably the older trio would hand off the story to a younger generation, a tried-and-true approach to rebooting a franchise, much as a senior Spock (Leonard Nimoy) did in J.J. Abrams' "Star Trek."
EW reports that not only Ford, but "all three"--including Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia--are interested in being involved with the upcoming Star Wars film. EW speculates that if Ford were to draw up a new contract, it would involve a mandatory death scene for Solo. The character was originally meant to die in "Return of the Jedi," but according to Ford, his bankability as an action figure kept Solo alive.
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nd Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia--are interested in being involved with the upcoming Star Wars film.
(http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Content/100531/News/Todays_News_Our_Take/4_thurs/100603carrie-fisher1.jpg)
I don't think that is going to happen.
Harrison Ford still looks pretty much the same
(http://topnews.in/light/files/Harrison-Ford_5.jpg)
and as for Luke Skywalker, aka Mark Hamill
(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTY3Njc5ODc4OV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTYwNjY5MTU0._V1._SX214_CR0,0,214,314_.jpg)
Not sure, it really depends on what Lucas Films is planning to do for the next installment, the time period and the story line I suppose. Still can't wait for even a trail or some sort of sneak peak idea :)
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Disney gonna make Star Wars?
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More uneducated jokes still arise it seems.
Lucas Films is still Lucas Films, it'll have the same staff, same writers, same editors, same pretty much everything other than George Lucas stepping down from the day-to-day operations lead and is a child company now of the Walt Disney Company which is joinging this list:
Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Walt Disney Theatrical
Walt Disney India Ltd.
Pixar Animation Studios
Marvel Entertainment, LLC
The Muppets Studio
ABC Inc.
ESPN Inc. (80%)
A+E Networks (50%)
Radio Disney
Hulu (27%)
UTV Software Communications
Also do note, Pixar Animation Studios was founded by LUCAS FILMS before Disney Purchased Pixar from George Lucas.
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Aware, just posted my thought. Can't wait for its release :D
2015 seems .. so long away D:
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Aware, just posted my thought. Can't wait for its release :D
2015 seems .. so long away D:
A year already passed since first GTA V trailer, did you notice that?
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A year already passed since first GTA V trailer, did you notice that?
Yes, and it has been a pain :roll:
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The Vong wars would be interesting, but I wonder how would Vongs look like, if made by Disney :P
Just thinking of green mickey mouses with slime all other them :D
But damm, Id love them.
Make them a bit horrific, and I'd love them :D
Post Merge: December 03, 2012, 09:27:22 pm
Serious, the best thing they could and should be making is the thrawn thrilogie.
And make them in 3 films.
Thrawn is an awesome character, it fits to the rest of the story and is really not too far away from the rest of episodes.
And the story is awesome.
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LOL. :lol:
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Having heard any major news regarding the new film or takeover for a while. I did however come across Samuel L Jackson saying "Hell yeah!" to returning as Mace Windu in the new film, even as a one-armed ghost. Now that would be pretty awesome! :D
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Disney as a company started failing long ago on EVERY level.
It's just the consumers who FAIL even more who buy this stupid crap.
It's absolutely baffling how retarded consumers are on as a whole, wasting money on plastic crap and mediocre to horrible movies and TV channel subscriptions.
See, they even realize how much they fail, that they have to start buying companies to left and right because their own work force is terrible.
Nothing good can come out of this.
Can't believe I watched all that Disney crap back when I was to young to understand exactly how much it all SUCKS.
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Disney as a company started failing long ago on EVERY level.
It's just the consumers who FAIL even more who buy this stupid crap.
It's absolutely baffling how retarded consumers are on as a whole, wasting money on plastic crap and mediocre to horrible movies and TV channel subscriptions.
See, they even realize how much they fail, that they have to start buying companies to left and right because their own work force is terrible.
Nothing good can come out of this.
Can't believe I watched all that Disney crap back when I was to young to understand exactly how much it all SUCKS.
Wow, are you okay? lol
Sure, a lot of the stuff Disney comes out with nowadays is mediocre crap that even the kid audience it's intended for find to be rubbish, but they have produced a few little gems, such as Pirates of the Carribean and The Avengers, which gives me hope that they can actually pull the new Star Wars film off.
Well, let's just say I don't share the same harrowing view as you do.
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Pirates of the Carribean
Pirates of the
Pirates of
Pirates...
That movie? About pirates? NO.
The first movie was mediocre, the plot was absolutely terrible. Typical "Damsel in distress and her love of the life and his annoying sidekick" plot.
And the rest that followed was utter nonsensical SHIT that only a fan boy would appreciate.
And did I mention the goddamn plot holes? MY GOD, make it go away. I want to unsee it.
Pirates are supposed to be BAD ASS on the sea, pillaging gold on the sea and spanking some booty once in a while.
NOT some bullshit family story with "Johnny Deep" god forbid that horrible actor. The grimaces he's trying to make the audience laugh at in the movie are TERRIBLE. And it's worst just obnoxious. It was like watching a monkey jumping around. It's POINTLESS.
And Orlando, f**king Orlando. How can he sign up for this kind of SHIT? Why, just WHY!
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Pirates of the Carribean
Pirates of the
Pirates of
Pirates...
That movie? About pirates? NO.
The first movie was mediocre, the plot was absolutely terrible. Typical "Damsel in distress and her love of the life and his annoying sidekick" plot.
Still a better love story than twilight.
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Lol i predact that towards 2060 disney will own the world and bough everything even food alcohol will al be with the brand disney clothes cars all disney all disney! Even the news will be created by disney :p :p hear this words and think of me in 2060 :p