Star Wars ongoing thread: The Acolyte now airing

[Alpha_TATEr]

1 hour ago, UK Eagle said:

Not surprising but kind of sad. The fact he was rarely seen in the suit last season and having a bigger franchise out there to act in... 

Let's see if Kathleen Kennedy puts an ethnic chick in the suit and makes them gay

FYP

[Alpha_TATEr]

[NOTW]

Agree on click bait articles with rumors, too much of that.  I've seen headlines that suggests that Mando takes a back seat to Bo Katan going forward.  These shows are supposed to lead to the final movie so they should just do one more season and balance the screen time including her and Boba Fett (we don't need a season 2 of his show) and wrap it all up in the movie.

They should probably mix in some Ashoka/Rebels characters to start to merge the stories to make the movie a bit more seamless.

[UK Eagle]

To be fair, Mando was already marginalised in season 3 - Bo Katan was very much pushed forward in that program, so it's all in motion already.

Part of me looks at the performance of the Marvels and wonders if Disney has the stomach to spend a lot of money on a movie where most cinema goers won't know who Bo Katan is.

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49 minutes ago, UK Eagle said:

To be fair, Mando was already marginalised in season 3 - Bo Katan was very much pushed forward in that program, so it's all in motion already.

Part of me looks at the performance of the Marvels and wonders if Disney has the stomach to spend a lot of money on a movie where most cinema goers won't know who Bo Katan is.

They will market young Luke even if he's just a small part, plus Baby Yoda.  They'll show Thrawn, Stormtroopers, lightsabers and pew pew lasers and spaceships.  The movie would be an ensemble of Mando, Bo Katan, Ahsoka, Sabine, Heru, Ezra, Thrawn, Baby Yoda and probably Luke in some way.

The way they've been going they'll throw in an Anakin flashback or force ghost with Hayden Christensen.

[Weaponx01]

All of this Mandoverse stuff should have just been Heir to the Empire the tv show. Seven seasons of Mando, Ahsoka, Luke, Rebels and friends fighting Moff Gideon and Morgan Elsbeth as they bring back Thrawn, etc.

What I really hate about it though is that none of this is mentioned in the sequels. Aside from a glimpse of the Ghost in 9. So whatever happens here has to be resolved and moved well past before those start. 

[UK Eagle]

15 hours ago, NOTW said:

They will market young Luke even if he's just a small part, plus Baby Yoda.  They'll show Thrawn, Stormtroopers, lightsabers and pew pew lasers and spaceships.  The movie would be an ensemble of Mando, Bo Katan, Ahsoka, Sabine, Heru, Ezra, Thrawn, Baby Yoda and probably Luke in some way.

The way they've been going they'll throw in an Anakin flashback or force ghost with Hayden Christensen.

Absolutely, they will drip out the bits you've said, just not sure that people will fall for the hey look, young Luke, etc any more.  It's become such an over used trope, or pander in some people's parlance, it's lost the overall affect it would have had 3 or 4 years ago.

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https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/21/23971309/dave-filoni-star-wars-chief-creative-officer-lucasfilm-asoka

Dave Filoni gets the keys to the Star Wars franchise

Disney has elevated Filoni to a new chief creative officer role at Lucasfilm.

Dave Filoni just got rewarded for the success of Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, and other Star Wars shows with a promotion to chief creative officer of Lucasfilm. According to details in a new Vanity Fair interview, he’ll work alongside head developer Carrie Beck, reporting directly to Kathleen Kennedy, and together, the duo will determine the direction of Star Wars overall — not just the streaming shows.
Filoni told Vanity Fair he’ll now be involved "at the inception” of everything that happens in the franchise. He’ll keep his executive vice president title and his director role on the New Republic film that connects to the stories of Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, and The Book of Boba Fett.

[UK Eagle]

Hayden Christensen's retirement fund give their approval of this appointment

[Alpha_TATEr]

as long as kennedy is in charge, the franchise will muddle in mediocracy. 

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Get ready for more Clone Wars and Rebels characters in live action!

[iladelphxx]

Space Whales: The Movie 

[UK Eagle]

20 hours ago, iladelphxx said:

Space Whales: The Movie 

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https://nerdist.com/article/three-new-star-wars-movies-announced-including-daisy-ridley-return-as-rey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR2sv_4TQIuhzg3Bdp2S7fK46gdq2GT2XqTpBv7xh9DPnDGKOzduxSS34Rc#Echobox=1700665054

Info about 3 new movies (one we knew about, Filoni's movie to wrap up the TV shows)...........

After many false starts and canceled projects, Star Wars is finally ready to return to theaters. Lucasfilm announced three new upcoming standalone movies during the opening of Star Wars Celebration 2023. These new Star Wars movies include a story about the founding of the Jedi, a movie that will serve as the finale to this era of interconnected Disney+ shows, and the return of Daisy Ridley’s Rey.

And with that, the galaxy far, far away is finally going back to the big screen. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy revealed James Mangold (Logan, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Dave Filoni (The Mandalorian, Ahsoka), Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (Ms. Marvel, Saving Face) have all been tapped to direct these new Star Wars movies.

While Lucasfilm shared few official details about the films, the little they tell us says a lot. Here’s what we know about these new Star Wars movies so far.

James Mangold’s New Star Wars Movie Tells the Story of the Force

James Mangold’s "will go back to the dawn of the Jedi,” a time set tens of thousands of years earlier than anything we’ve ever seen on screen before. That might mean we’ll meet the figure known as Prime Jedi. That’s the person who founded the Order on Ahch-To sometime around 25,000 years before the events of A New Hope. Fans already know Ahch-To well. They first saw it in The Last Jedi when it served as Luke Skywalker’s hideaway. A release additionally shares, "James Mangold will take audiences deep into the past, telling the tale of the first Jedi to wield the Force and harness it as a liberating power in an era of chaos and oppression.”

Lucasfilm further noted to Empire that his new Star Wars movie "takes place 25,000 years before Episode IV, and it’s about the discovery of the Force.” He further shares, "I told Kathy [Kennedy, head of Lucasfilm] I wanted to make a kind of Bible movie, a kind of Ten Commandments of Star Wars – kind of a Cecil B DeMille film about the arrival of the Force, and that’s what I’ve been pecking away at between press events. That’s the idea.”

 

James Mangold’s New Star Wars Movie Connects with Rey’s Next Appearance

Kennedy also recently shared that this movie will help inform the new Star Wars movie featuring the return of Rey. She noted to Total Film, "I think it’s a really nice compliment to what we’re doing with moving into the future with Rey, and then understanding a bit more of where this all came from,” she explains. "Because it will be at the heart of creating the new Jedi Order, so to get a real sense of where that might have began with the dawn of the Jedi could be pretty cool.” 

According to a new official Star Wars eras list revealed by LucasFilm, this movie will most likely take place in the "Dawn of the Jedi” era, but could even take place earlier than that.

Rey Will Return in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Star Wars Movie

The third and final new Star Wars movie announced will focus on the future. Obaid-Chinoy’s movie will take place after The Rise of Skywalker. It will mark the return of Daisy Ridley as Rey. Set 15 years after the ultimate defeat of the Sith, she will be trying to build a new Jedi Order. Hopefully, that goes a lot better than her mentor Luke Skywalker’s attempts. According to the new list of Star Wars eras, it seems like this movie will take place in the "New Jedi Order” era.

Kathleen Kennedy shared more about the movie with Variety. She noted:

Well, we’re 15 years out from ‘Rise of Skywalker,’ so we’re post-war, post-First Order, and the Jedi are in disarray. There’s a lot of discussion around, ‘Who are the Jedi? What are they doing? What’s the state of the galaxy?’ She’s attempting to rebuild the Jedi Order, based on the books, based on what she promised Luke, so that’s where we’re going.”

Speaking to Empire, Kennedy added, "The First Order has fallen, the Jedi are in chaos – there’s even a question of how many exist anymore – and Rey’s building the New Jedi Order, based on the text that she was given and that Luke imparted on her.” She also offers, "Rey has made a promise to Luke, and that’s really the core of where we’re going and what this story will be. And I think it offers just tremendous opportunity to introduce new characters and start with something fresh, because we culminated with what George [Lucas] was creating, and now we take all of that and move it to the next chapter.” 

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[UK Eagle]

I think at this point, Daisy Ridley would be excited by anything Star Wars related, judging by how much her career has stalled.

I am however, not sure highlighting someone was involved with Ms Marvel is a net plus for a film. Especially when their career is well, more documentary focused than sci-fi and has this absolute banger in her recent history "Fundamental. Gender. Justice. No Exceptions."

James Mangold could make an interesting film, but will he stick it out long enough without getting frustrated and leaving?

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[iladelphxx]

The only way I want to see Rey again is if she pulls a Poochie 

 

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[dawkins4prez]

On 11/23/2023 at 3:25 PM, NOTW said:

It's porn!  The Boner Awakens!

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Chat GPT: Write a 3 paragraph summary of a Star Wars movie if it were written by Quentin Tarantino.

 

In Quentin Tarantino's Star Wars film, the galaxy far, far away takes on a grittier and more visceral tone. Set against the backdrop of a lawless Outer Rim territory, the story follows a ragtag group of mercenaries, smugglers, and bounty hunters, each with their own dark pasts and hidden agendas. The opening scene introduces us to Jax, a morally ambiguous ex-Jedi with a troubled history, who finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes heist involving a valuable artifact that holds the key to a powerful weapon.

As the plot unfolds, Tarantino weaves together a nonlinear narrative, exploring the characters' backstories through intense and dialogue-driven scenes. The dialogue is sharp, filled with Tarantino's trademark wit, and the characters are morally ambiguous, blurring the lines between hero and villain. Lightsaber duels become gritty, close-quarter battles, and the Force is portrayed as a mysterious and sometimes malevolent power that can be harnessed for both good and evil.

The film is punctuated with Tarantino's signature visual style, featuring vibrant and stylized cinematography, unexpected twists, and a soundtrack that blends iconic Star Wars themes with Tarantino's eclectic musical choices. The narrative culminates in a climactic confrontation, where alliances shift, betrayals are revealed, and the characters confront their own demons. In true Tarantino fashion, the film delivers a satisfying, yet unpredictable, resolution that leaves audiences questioning the nature of heroism in the morally complex world of Star Wars.

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Chat GPT: Write a 3 paragraph summary of a Star Wars movie if it were written by Wes Anderson.

 

Wes Anderson's Star Wars film unfolds in a meticulously designed galaxy with a whimsical and symmetrical aesthetic. The story centers around a group of unlikely heroes who embark on a quirky adventure to restore balance to the universe. Led by an eccentric yet endearing droid named B-27, the group includes a neurotic protocol droid, a laid-back smuggler with a penchant for colorful capes, and a stoic Wookiee who communicates through subtitled deadpan expressions.

As the characters navigate the intricately crafted planets and quirky spaceports, Anderson's signature visual style infuses every frame with pastel hues, meticulously framed shots, and an eclectic soundtrack featuring a mix of classical and quirky tunes. The dialogue is delivered with deadpan humor, and the characters' idiosyncrasies shine through in their interactions. Lightsaber duels become choreographed, balletic spectacles, and the Force is portrayed as a whimsical yet powerful energy that connects the characters in unexpected ways.

The film's plot unfolds like a cosmic caper, filled with misadventures, unexpected alliances, and moments of poignant introspection. Amidst the grandeur of space battles and epic showdowns, Wes Anderson's Star Wars captures the essence of human (and alien) relationships, reminding audiences that even in a galaxy far, far away, the search for connection and understanding is at the heart of every story.

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Chat GPT:  Write a 3 paragraph summary of a Star Wars movie if it were written by Martin Scorcese.

 

Martin Scorsese's Star Wars film takes the saga into a darker and more morally complex realm, exploring the criminal underbelly of the galaxy. Set against the backdrop of a sprawling, gritty city on the outskirts of the galaxy, the story revolves around a fallen Jedi, Max Corrigan, who has turned to a life of crime as a ruthless bounty hunter. Driven by a desire for redemption, Max becomes entangled in a power struggle between rival crime syndicates vying for control of a valuable resource that could tip the balance of power in the galaxy.

Scorsese's film delves deep into the psychological and moral struggles of its characters, portraying the Force as a double-edged sword that can be both a source of strength and a catalyst for inner turmoil. The cityscape is rendered with a stark, noir-inspired visual style, and the characters' relationships are fraught with tension and betrayal. Lightsaber duels become visceral and intense, reflecting the raw emotion and moral ambiguity of the characters involved.

The film explores themes of crime, corruption, and the consequences of one's choices, all set against the backdrop of a galaxy in turmoil. Scorsese's Star Wars is a character-driven epic that combines the grandiosity of the saga with the nuanced storytelling and gritty realism that are hallmarks of the director's work, creating a compelling narrative that challenges the traditional boundaries of the Star Wars universe.

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Chat GPT:  Write a 3 paragraph summary of a Star Wars movie if it were written by Christopher Nolan.

 

Christopher Nolan's Star Wars film takes the franchise into the realm of mind-bending, intricate storytelling. The narrative unfolds across multiple timelines and dimensions, introducing a new protagonist, Alex Harper, a former Jedi haunted by visions of a cataclysmic event that threatens the very fabric of reality. As Harper unravels the mystery, he discovers a secret society of Force-sensitive individuals manipulating the galaxy's destiny, with ties to an ancient, enigmatic Force artifact.

Nolan's Star Wars delves into the psychological aspects of the Force, portraying it as a manifestation of one's inner fears and desires. The film features Nolan's signature non-linear storytelling, creating a tapestry of interconnected events that culminate in a mind-bending climax. Lightsaber battles become intense, visually stunning sequences that blur the lines between dreams and reality, while the Force is explored as a tool to manipulate time and perception.

The film's intricate plot, combined with Nolan's visually striking cinematography and a Hans Zimmer score, results in a Star Wars experience that challenges the audience's perception of the traditional space opera. As Harper confronts his own inner demons and battles the manipulative force behind the galaxy's troubles, Nolan's Star Wars explores the nature of power, choice, and the consequences of playing with the fabric of the Force itself.

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Chat GPT:  Write a 3 paragraph summary of a Star Wars movie if it were a romantic comedy.

 

In this Star Wars romantic comedy, set against the backdrop of a post-war galaxy, we follow the endearing escapades of two unlikely heroes, Rey and Finn. Rey, a spirited scavenger with a knack for adventure, finds herself entangled in a complicated mission to restore peace to the galaxy. Along the way, she crosses paths with Finn, a charming and charismatic former stormtrooper seeking redemption. As they navigate the challenges of a galaxy in recovery, their banter, chemistry, and the occasional lightsaber duel create a delightful romantic tension.

The film introduces a quirky ensemble of characters, including a droid with a penchant for matchmaking and a wise old mentor who imparts love advice alongside Jedi wisdom. Lightsaber battles are reimagined as playful duels that mirror the characters' romantic dance, and the Force is portrayed as a cosmic force that brings kindred souls together. Amidst the laughter and heartwarming moments, the romantic comedy explores themes of hope, connection, and the transformative power of love in the aftermath of war.

As Rey and Finn's relationship blossoms, the galaxy witnesses a different kind of union—one that goes beyond political alliances and Rebel uprisings. The film's resolution is a celebration of love triumphing over the remnants of the dark side, proving that even in the vast expanse of space, romance can be the galaxy's greatest force.