Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015, Abrams) S: Hamill, Ford, Fisher
11-26-12 | 07:52 PM
#701
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
I don't really blame McCallum for how the prequels turned out, but it does indicate a new direction.
The part I liked about that article was that Derek Jacobi wants in. I hope he gets it.
The part I liked about that article was that Derek Jacobi wants in. I hope he gets it.
11-26-12 | 09:50 PM
#702
11-26-12 | 09:52 PM
#703
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
Exactly. McCallum was a "yes" man through and through. Things are looking very promising with both him and Lucas stepping down.
11-27-12 | 07:29 AM
#706
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
Screw that, Rob Cohen or fail.
11-27-12 | 09:48 AM
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11-27-12 | 10:11 AM
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11-27-12 | 10:17 AM
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
You know what? Why not have Jee-woon Kim tackle one of the new Star Wars flicks? The Good, the Bad, the Weird had a great balance of action and humor, and was one of the most entertaining movies I've ever seen. He's doing the new Arnold movie in the English language, so I say that give him a shot.
11-27-12 | 10:33 AM
#710
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
If McG is the director then I won't even bother, even as a diehard Star Wars fan. He makes the same kind of dummy action movies that Michael Bay does that have zero character development, zero story, and is just relies on CGI and loud explosions. Terminator Salvation was HORRIBLE, and typical of a McG movie.
11-27-12 | 10:59 AM
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
If McG is the director then I won't even bother, even as a diehard Star Wars fan. He makes the same kind of dummy action movies that Michael Bay does that have zero character development, zero story, and is just relies on CGI and loud explosions. Terminator Salvation was HORRIBLE, and typical of a McG movie.
11-27-12 | 12:16 PM
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
Hell no, T3>Salvation any day. T3 wasn't amazing, but it wasn't blindingly stupid like Salvation was.
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11-27-12 | 12:50 PM
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11-27-12 | 03:37 PM
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
After watching that Total Recall remake, I think Len Wiseman should stop making movies forever, burn any and all existent copies of them, and spend the rest of his life atoning by allowing fanboys to sniff his fingers.
11-27-12 | 04:49 PM
#717
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
I wondered what McCallum was doing when the news first hit, and I guess I missed the retirement announcement. Seems like there could have been a place for him in the new agreement, but he probably agreed it was time to move on.
11-27-12 | 10:09 PM
#719
Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
Like I said, the man doesn't know how to say no. Disney just had to ask/tell him to retire.
11-27-12 | 10:27 PM
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http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/...rs-episode-vii
British actor Jason Flemyng has made nine movies so far with producer-director Matthew Vaughn, including last year's X-Men: First Class where he played the villainous mutant Azazel. But in a new interview Flemyng may -- may -- have confirmed the recent rumors that Vaughn was being lined up to direct Star Wars: Episode VII.
Check out this interview from HeyUGuys (via The ) with Flemyng to see his reaction to the Star Wars questions. Skip forward to about the 1:11 mark:
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Check out this interview from HeyUGuys (via The ) with Flemyng to see his reaction to the Star Wars questions. Skip forward to about the 1:11 mark:
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DbTYiX5A3Bk?start=69" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
11-28-12 | 07:20 AM
#721
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
I agree. T3 was a decent action movie, as Mostow atleast put in an interesting story that tied to the other 2 Terminator films. Salvation was just terrible, and I have yet to watch it again.
11-30-12 | 07:16 PM
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
Alan Horn says we should expect a director announcement soon.
http://www.vulture.com/2012/11/disne...-7-secret.html
Rumors have been flying lately that X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn will helm Episode VII, and Horn demurred from confirming the buzz, though he set the timetable for an announcement on that front: "I would say you'll know soon. And it's got to come from Kathy Kennedy — we don't have the company yet!" Still, Horn said that fans should rest assured that Disney has the franchise's best interests at heart. "We take very seriously the obligation to make a very good movie. Kathy is a very experienced producer; George Lucas is the godfather of that franchise and very, very involved on a consulting basis, so we feel very confident."
12-01-12 | 06:50 AM
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Re: Star Wars: Episode VII (2015, D: Unknown, S: Unknown)
Easily the best part of that making of doc. Everyone had a silent reaction of "Oh God No..." Im glad to see that even Lucas had the sense to realize he was fucked, but had no choice in finishing the movie.
12-01-12 | 08:21 AM
#725
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No, George Lucas is probably the one man in Hollywood who could have started over (or at least made major changes) at this point. Yes, there was a schedule, but can you imagine the fanboy expectations for the finished product if he announced, "the movie isn't up to the standards our fans expect, so we're remaking it."