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Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 01:59 PM

Disney buys Lucasfilm for $4 billion
 
http://www.deadline.com/2012/10/disn...-wars-creator/

Quote:

BREAKING: Disney Buying LucasFilm

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Tuesday October 30, 2012 @ 12:47pm PDT

More to come.
@CNBC
BREAKING: Disney buys Lucasfilm for $4B in cash & stock

:(

Discuss Thrower 10-30-2012 01:59 PM

A gif of George Lucas' head transposed on Scrooge McDuck swimming in money goes here,,,

mikey23545 10-30-2012 02:01 PM

This will greatly impact my life.

Frosty 10-30-2012 02:01 PM

Oh no!!!







Wait - is this bad?

DJ's left nut 10-30-2012 02:02 PM

Why?

Isn't that well pretty much tapped out at this point? Is Disney just going to re-release Star Wars every 5 years?

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 02:02 PM

This might be a good thing if it leads to MOAR STAR WARS. :clap:

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 9066088)
Why?

Isn't that well pretty much tapped out at this point? Is Disney just going to re-release Star Wars every 5 years?

You're kidding, right?

This is one of the most powerful IPs the world has ever known.

It prints money.

We're going to see another Star Wars movie.

Micjones 10-30-2012 02:03 PM

What doesn't Disney own at this point?

Buck 10-30-2012 02:04 PM

Disney has done alright with Marvel. I bet they have big plans for Luke and Indy.

Woodchuck 10-30-2012 02:04 PM

Good, I hope this means George Lucas is done with Star Wars. He has almost completely destroyed it. I was a huge fan of the originals.

DJ's left nut 10-30-2012 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066093)
You're kidding, right?

This is one of the most powerful IPs the world has ever known.

It prints money.

We're going to see another Star Wars movie.

I'll defer to the die-hards on this one.

It just does not seem like a $4 billion property to me.

Bump 10-30-2012 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066089)
This might be a good thing if it leads to MOAR STAR WARS. :clap:

ya if they don't cast models instead of actors for Darth ****ing Vader

Al Bundy 10-30-2012 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066093)
You're kidding, right?

This is one of the most powerful IPs the world has ever known.

It prints money.

We're going to see another Star Wars movie.

Will Luke, Han, Leia, Chewbacca and the Ewoks be fighting Zombies?

RealSNR 10-30-2012 02:07 PM

For those of you excited about a new Star Wars movie, google Lucas's proposed plot outlines to Star Wars Episodes VII, VIII, and IX.

Yeah, let's not make any more Star Wars movies. I'd be fine with that.

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck (Post 9066096)
Disney has done alright with Marvel. I bet they have big plans for Luke and Indy.

Oh god, no.

Those bastards aren't allowed to touch Indiana Jones.

Pushead2 10-30-2012 02:09 PM

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"Star Wars" episode seven will come out in 2015, Disney says

L.A. Chieffan 10-30-2012 02:10 PM

****ing Lucas man

loochy 10-30-2012 02:15 PM

I'm down for more star wars as long as they feature more Natalie Portman and her "enhanced" features

siberian khatru 10-30-2012 02:16 PM

Can Disney now release the original saga on Blu-Ray, minus the Special Edition bullshit? Because I'll buy that.

Frazod 10-30-2012 02:17 PM

As long as Darth Lucas no longer has creative control over the franchise, I don't care who he sells to. At this point Ed Wood would be an improvement.

Die in a ****ing fire, George. Like you should have 30 years ago.

bevischief 10-30-2012 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones (Post 9066094)
What doesn't Disney own at this point?

The Chiefs.

loochy 10-30-2012 02:19 PM

I really really really want to sell something for 4 billion dollars, then retire

jAZ 10-30-2012 02:20 PM

Didn't the last 3 movies prove that Disney already owned Lucas Film?

Predarat 10-30-2012 02:23 PM

If you thought Jar Jar Binks was bad, wait until you get a load of Disney.

siberian khatru 10-30-2012 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jAZ (Post 9066132)
Didn't the last 3 movies prove that Disney already owned Lucas Film?

Zing!

Beef Supreme 10-30-2012 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Predarat (Post 9066142)
If you thought Jar Jar Binks was bad, wait until you get a load of Disney.

get a load of Disney

get a load

load

Frazod 10-30-2012 02:27 PM

It's not like I'm a big fan, but most aren't most Disney movies good?

The last three Star Wars movies were pure shit.

I'd hate to see Star Wars turned into Pirates of the Caribbean, but it's better than Lucas turning Darth Vader into an emo pussy.

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 02:27 PM

Disney should cast new actors in the roles for Luke, Leia and Han.

Anthony Daniels can reprise his role as C3P0, and some slapdick can wear the Chewie costume.

Take Timothy Zahn's novels and convert them to Episodes VII, VIII and IX.

PROFIT.

Valiant 10-30-2012 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut (Post 9066099)
I'll defer to the die-hards on this one.

It just does not seem like a $4 billion property to me.

Uhh.. yeah their IP is huge, most people just think movies. If they are getting all the IP then it is a steal. If they only get movies, it will take a decade to make the money back.

Toys, comics, clothes, merch and video games.

Hell, just make a good trilogy and you get 4b in profit from movies and theatre.

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 02:30 PM

I dunno if Lucasarts (their video games division) falls under the Lucasfilm umbrella.

But I wouldn't be surprised.

DaneMcCloud 10-30-2012 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066089)
This might be a good thing if it leads to MOAR STAR WARS. :clap:

:D

I'd say more but I'm sure you can all figure it out.

loochy 10-30-2012 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 9066193)
:D

I'd say more but I'm sure you can all figure it out.

Let me guess: You go to the gym and you see George Lucas there on a regular basis. He proceeded to tell you all about the plans Disney has and he gave you a copy of the tentative script he gave them.

Red Brooklyn 10-30-2012 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru (Post 9066122)
Can Disney now release the original saga on Blu-Ray, minus the Special Edition bullshit? Because I'll buy that.

This.

DaneMcCloud 10-30-2012 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy (Post 9066196)
Let me guess: You go to the gym and you see George Lucas there on a regular basis. He proceeded to tell you all about the plans Disney has and he gave you a copy of the tentative script he gave them.

Actually, I've only run into George Lucas once and that was at Wolfgang Puck's Cut steakhouse a few years back.

Let's just say that this transaction wasn't a secret. From what I've been told (which we'll soon find out if it's true or false), is that Star Wars has a "future".

And that's all I'm going to say.

bevischief 10-30-2012 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066164)
Disney should cast new actors in the roles for Luke, Leia and Han.

Anthony Daniels can reprise his role as C3P0, and some slapdick can wear the Chewie costume.

Take Timothy Zahn's novels and convert them to Episodes VII, VIII and IX.

PROFIT.

Yes.

loochy 10-30-2012 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 9066206)
Actually, I've only run into George Lucas once and that was at Wolfgang Puck's Cut steakhouse a few years back.

Let's just say that this transaction wasn't a secret. From what I've been told (which we'll soon find out if it's true or false), is that Star Wars has a "future".

And that's all I'm going to say.

Yes, but will Natalie Portman be invloved? Pleeeeaaassseeeee?

And can that Hayden Christian dude or whoever he is.

Woodchuck 10-30-2012 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy (Post 9066118)
I'm down for more star wars as long as they feature more Natalie Portman and her "enhanced" features

No kidding man. They look like two ewoks rolling around in a blanket.

DaneMcCloud 10-30-2012 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066164)
Disney should cast new actors in the roles for Luke, Leia and Han.

Anthony Daniels can reprise his role as C3P0, and some slapdick can wear the Chewie costume.

Take Timothy Zahn's novels and convert them to Episodes VII, VIII and IX.

PROFIT.

It was done successfully with Star Trek, so it can be done.

Although the word on the street is that it would be new scripts, not novel adaptions.

bevischief 10-30-2012 02:41 PM

Maybe they buy the Chiefs next...

kcxiv 10-30-2012 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR (Post 9066104)
For those of you excited about a new Star Wars movie, google Lucas's proposed plot outlines to Star Wars Episodes VII, VIII, and IX.

Yeah, let's not make any more Star Wars movies. I'd be fine with that.

Keep making them! They have so much material to work with and different era's in the star wars universe. We get alot of them in cartoon's video games and what not. Im all for this.

Frosty 10-30-2012 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 9066213)
It was done successfully with Star Trek, so it can be done.

Although the word on the street is that it would be new scripts, not novel adaptions.

I hope it involves new characters instead of rebooting familiar characters.

Donger 10-30-2012 02:43 PM

The comments about the last three being "kiddy movies" always strikes me. Are those who complain about this unaware that the first three were also kids movies. The only thing that is different is the audience of the first three when they came out got older.

DaneMcCloud 10-30-2012 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR (Post 9066104)
For those of you excited about a new Star Wars movie, google Lucas's proposed plot outlines to Star Wars Episodes VII, VIII, and IX.

Yeah, let's not make any more Star Wars movies. I'd be fine with that.

LMAO

Supershadow?

LMAO LMAO LMAO LMAO

Um, no.

:D

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 9066218)
The comments about the last three being "kiddy movies" always strikes me. Are those who complain about this unaware that the first three were also kids movies. The only thing that is different is the audience of the first three when they came out got older.

The prequels are far kiddier than the originals.

The only exception is the ewoks in VI.

They did a nice job of making Revenge of the Sith less kiddy.

Frazod 10-30-2012 02:45 PM

They should use the characters from the original KOTOR. That story was better than all of the movies combined.

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 9066206)
From what I've been told (which we'll soon find out if it's true or false), is that Star Wars has a "future".

Of course it has a future.

It might be the strongest IP of all time.

I'm really excited to see what some other creative minds do with it.

Ace Gunner 10-30-2012 02:47 PM

looking forward to roger goodell starring in the next star wars.

loochy 10-30-2012 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9066223)
They should use the characters from the original KOTOR. That story was better than all of the movies combined.

Darth Revan FTW

kcxiv 10-30-2012 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066222)
The prequels are far kiddier than the originals.

The only exception is the ewoks in VI.

They did a nice job of making Revenge of the Sith less kiddy.

yeah, thats the one thing i didnt get. The originals while bad ass, are cheesy as ****. Just like the newer ones.


Anyways, im all for more star wars

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9066223)
They should use the characters from the original KOTOR. That story was better than all of the movies combined.

I've seen enough prequel bullshit.

I want to see the remnants of the Empire being mopped up by the New Republic.

Stormtroopers, TIE Fighters and Star Destroyers, that shit is Star Wars.

Frazod 10-30-2012 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 9066218)
The comments about the last three being "kiddy movies" always strikes me. Are those who complain about this unaware that the first three were also kids movies. The only thing that is different is the audience of the first three when they came out got older.

I don't agree with this. There are a lot of things that I liked as a child that I recognize as kiddie-oriented crap now - the original Battlestar Galactica is a good example.

DaneMcCloud 10-30-2012 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066224)
Of course it has a future.

It might be the strongest IP of all time.

I'm really excited to see what some other creative minds do with it.

Well, it didn't until this transaction.

George wanted to do something that rivaled Avatar but in the end, he just doesn't have the energy or willpower.

Oh, and the criticism of the second trilogy really got to him.

Donger 10-30-2012 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066222)
The prequels are far kiddier than the originals.

The only exception is the ewoks in VI.

They did a nice job of making Revenge of the Sith less kiddy.

You are referring to Jar Jar (or whatever it's name was)? Considering that the Episode I was about a little Anakin, I trust you aren't complaining about that one being kiddy.

DeepSouth 10-30-2012 02:49 PM

Didn't Lucas do American Graffiti ? I love that movie...........

Frazod 10-30-2012 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066229)
I've seen enough prequel bullshit.

I want to see the remnants of the Empire being mopped up by the New Republic.

Stormtroopers, TIE Fighters and Star Destroyers, that shit is Star Wars.

The worst thing about it would be Carth. He's the only character in the Star Wars universe that whines as much as Anakin.

DaneMcCloud 10-30-2012 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepSouth (Post 9066235)
Didn't Lucas do American Graffiti ? I love that movie...........

His profit from American Graffiti funded Star Wars, ILM, Lucasfilm, etc.

Donger 10-30-2012 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9066230)
I don't agree with this. There are a lot of things that I liked as a child that I recognize as kiddie-oriented crap now - the original Battlestar Galactica is a good example.

I suppose that depends on how you define kiddie. If you label the prequels as that just because of Jar Jar, I think that's an over-statement.

listopencil 10-30-2012 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9066160)
It's not like I'm a big fan, but most aren't most Disney movies good?

The last three Star Wars movies were pure shit.

I'd hate to see Star Wars turned into Pirates of the Caribbean, but it's better than Lucas turning Darth Vader into an emo pussy.

Exactly. Hopefully this means that Lucas will have no more creative control of the franchise. I would trust Disney's thinktank of robotic movie creating automatons with the Star Wars universe more than Lucas himself.

Ace Gunner 10-30-2012 02:52 PM

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/pictu...pictureid=1230

Direckshun 10-30-2012 02:53 PM

Didn't Lucasfilm release Rango?

Frazod 10-30-2012 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DeepSouth (Post 9066235)
Didn't Lucas do American Graffiti ? I love that movie...........

There are basically two George Lucases. The young visionary film maker, and the bloated egomaniacal douche he later became.

listopencil 10-30-2012 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud (Post 9066232)

Oh, and the criticism of the second trilogy really got to him.


Good. It was poorly done.

loochy 10-30-2012 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066229)
I've seen enough prequel bullshit.

I want to see the remnants of the Empire being mopped up by the New Republic.

Stormtroopers, TIE Fighters and Star Destroyers, that shit is Star Wars.

woah woah woah why does the empire have to lose? I want to see those dirty rebels doing some hard time.

Al Bundy 10-30-2012 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9066246)
There are basically two George Lucases. The young visionary film maker, and the bloated egomaniacal douche he later became.

You're describing Carl Peterson as well?

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 9066240)
I suppose that depends on how you define kiddie. If you label the prequels as that just because of Jar Jar, I think that's an over-statement.

No, also because the first one's lead was a ****ing kid.

And was filled with cutesy bullshit like fart jokes.

Frosty 10-30-2012 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja (Post 9066227)
yeah, thats the one thing i didnt get. The originals while bad ass, are cheesy as ****. Just like the newer ones.

My youngest son (15) can't stand the originals. Says the acting is terrible (most talking about Hamill). I can't say I disagree but still love the original trilogy. I think kids today are more sophisticated.

They need to pattern any new Star Wars after the animated series, which is darker.

listopencil 10-30-2012 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy (Post 9066248)
woah woah woah why does the empire have to lose? I want to see those dirty rebels doing some hard time.

The good guys have to win in the end in the Star Wars universe.

Saulbadguy 10-30-2012 02:56 PM

Yes.

DaneMcCloud 10-30-2012 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty (Post 9066254)
My youngest son (15) can't stand the originals. Says the acting is terrible (most talking about Hamill). I can't say I disagree but still love the original trilogy. I think kids today are more sophisticated.

They need to pattern any new Star Wars after the animated series, which is darker.

The acting in the original Star Wars is laughable, especially Harrison Ford.

He took a tremendous leap from Star Wars to Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Frazod 10-30-2012 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 9066240)
I suppose that depends on how you define kiddie. If you label the prequels as that just because of Jar Jar, I think that's an over-statement.

It's not that they're aimed at children. It's that they're BAD, HORRIBLE movies. Terrible. Poorly acted, poorly directed. If you can find the time between checking all of our local gas prices, you might watch Plinkett's reviews of Episodes I, II and III at redlettermedia.com. He ablely identifies everything about them that completely sucks. Well, almost everything.

I could go home and happily watch Shrek tonight. That's aimed at kids, too. But unlike any of the recent Star Wars movies, it's actually good.

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 02:59 PM

Maybe Dane can answer this:

Some time ago George left the Lucasfilm empire to Kathleen Kennedy.

Is she still in control now, or will Disney have control?

Donger 10-30-2012 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066253)
No, also because the first one's lead was a ****ing kid.

And was filled with cutesy bullshit like fart jokes.

Errr, wasn't the point of Episode I to show how Anakin developed? If so, how do you do that without using, well, a child?

listopencil 10-30-2012 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9066261)
It's not that they're aimed at children. It's that they're BAD, HORRIBLE movies. Terrible. Poorly acted, poorly directed. If you can find the time between checking all of our local gas prices, you might watch Plinkett's reviews of Episodes I, II and III at redlettermedia.com. He ablely identifies everything about them that completely sucks. Well, almost everything.

I could go home and happily watch Shrek tonight. That's aimed at kids, too. But unlike any of the recent Star Wars movies, it's actually good.

Yup. Look at almost all of the Pixar films. Obvious children's movies that are still enjoyable.

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 9066269)
Errr, wasn't the point of Episode I to show how Anakin developed? If so, how do you do that without using, well, a child?

You don't.

It was a bad idea, and Jake Lloyd sucked.

Luke was a teen when we first met him, so it should have been with Anakin.

Donger 10-30-2012 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9066261)
It's not that they're aimed at children. It's that they're BAD, HORRIBLE movies. Terrible. Poorly acted, poorly directed. If you can find the time between checking all of our local gas prices, you might watch Plinkett's reviews of Episodes I, II and III at redlettermedia.com. He ablely identifies everything about them that completely sucks. Well, almost everything.

I could go home and happily watch Shrek tonight. That's aimed at kids, too. But unlike any of the recent Star Wars movies, it's actually good.

No argument there. But I don't agree that the first were not kiddie movies. They were.

Frazod 10-30-2012 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066275)
You don't.

It was a bad idea, and Jake Lloyd sucked.

Luke was a teen when we first met him, so it should have been with Anakin.

Bad actor + bad director + bad story = steaming pile of shit.

Hammock Parties 10-30-2012 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 9066277)
No argument there. But I don't agree that the first were not kiddie movies. They were.

You cannot watch The Empire Strikes Back, objectively, and tell me it's a movie aimed at kids.

It's serious, dark and dramatic, and often grisly.

Episode IV is slightly lighter, but not by much.

There is a huge difference in tone and style.

Donger 10-30-2012 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066275)
You don't.

It was a bad idea, and Jake Lloyd sucked.

Luke was a teen when we first met him, so it should have been with Anakin.

So, you would have started with Episode II and not done I?

DaneMcCloud 10-30-2012 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning (Post 9066267)
Maybe Dane can answer this:

Some time ago George left the Lucasfilm empire to Kathleen Kennedy.

Is she still in control now, or will Disney have control?

I haven't heard anything about the structure of the company, just the rumor that it was going down and that Star Wars movies have a future.

I wouldn't think they'd begin any wholesale changes too soon but with Alan Horn in charge, anything is possible.

How about Christopher Nolan directing a Star Wars trilogy?

listopencil 10-30-2012 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger (Post 9066269)
Errr, wasn't the point of Episode I to show how Anakin developed? If so, how do you do that without using, well, a child?

Have you ever read Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card? A quick google search says that Ender was six years old when he was picked to start his training. Yet that book was incredibly good. I hope the movie lives up to it.


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