Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi

[JMick]

New behind the scenes teaser

 

[traitor71]

Just want to add some release dates for future movies:
Han Solo movie: May 25, 2018
Episode 9: May 24, 2019

My hopes for this Han Solo movie are dim based on the reports about it. Maybe Ron Howard will get it on track, but who knows.

 

[intlzncster]

My hopes for this Han Solo movie are dim based on the reports about it. Maybe Ron Howard will get it on track, but who knows.

What are those reports? I was pumped for this, but I've heard nothing so far. I tend to not get too much into it, until it's about to drop.

 

[JMick]

What are those reports? I was pumped for this, but I've heard nothing so far. I tend to not get too much into it, until it's about to drop.

The directors were fired weeks into shooting

 

[intlzncster]

The directors were fired weeks into shooting

Maybe that's a good thing? idk could be interpreted either way, no?

 

[JMick]

Maybe that's a good thing? idk could be interpreted either way, no?

Idk. They have to basically reshoot everything. It could be fine but who knows

 

[traitor71]

Maybe that's a good thing? idk could be interpreted either way, no?

It's a good thing in that it hopefully does away with the slapstick comedy approach that those guys were taking with the project. That was what was reported anyway. I still don't have much hope for it though, but we will see. I am sure they will get my money anyway.

 

[JMick]

It's a good thing in that it hopefully does away with the slapstick comedy approach that those guys were taking with the project. That was what was reported anyway. I still don't have much hope for it though, but we will see. I am sure they will get my money anyway.

Did anyone actually want this movie? That's what I don't understand.

 

[ZooCougar]

My hopes for this Han Solo movie are dim based on the reports about it. Maybe Ron Howard will get it on track, but who knows.

Didn't the same thing basically happen with Rogue One? Maybe not a director change, but lots and lots of reshoots? It could still be a quality movie.

 

[huskypantz]

Didn't the same thing basically happen with Rogue One? Maybe not a director change, but lots and lots of reshoots? It could still be a quality movie.

Yep, I believe it was originally "too dark" for Disney's taste. There were also reports that Jyn Erso was originally less rah rah and more rebellious.

 

[huskypantz]

Did anyone actually want this movie? That's what I don't understand.

If they're going to make Han Solo a slapstick comedy then I'd be pissed. I want a movie that acts like a Star Wars movie.

The problem with the Han Solo character is that it's such a great character because of Harrison Ford. Hopefully they cast the right guy in the role.

 

[huskypantz]

JJ Abrams to direct episode 9. He did a nice job on TFA, this is an excellent move for the trilogy.

 

[huskypantz]

Newest rumor - trailer #2 will air on Oct 9 during MNF.

 

[StoweD210]

Newest rumor - trailer #2 will air on Oct 9 during MNF.

They'll get viewers, but making people sit through the Vikings vs. Bears seems cruel.

 

[UCFBfan]

They'll get viewers, but making people sit through the Vikings vs. Bears seems cruel.

I believe they did the same thing with Force Awakens. It was during half time IIRC

 

[intlzncster]

New Trailer. Not bad, not bad at all...

 

[intlzncster]

 

[junglehusky]

Somebody's switching sides in Ep. VIII instead of waiting until IX. Could be Rey, could be Kylo, could be Luke or any combination thereof.

 

[Penfield]

Somebody's switching sides in Ep. VIII instead of waiting until IX. Could be Rey, could be Kylo, could be Luke or any combination thereof.

I got money on that Porg

 

[CL82]

Somebody's switching sides in Ep. VIII instead of waiting until IX. Could be Rey, could be Kylo, could be Luke or any combination thereof.

For what it is worth, the big head in the background is typically reserved for the villain.

 

[HuskyHawk]

For what it is worth, the big head in the background is typically reserved for the villain.

I was going to say "yeah right, Luke is the bad guy". Then I checked all the posters. Vader in back for 4, 5, 6, then either Darth Maul or the Emperor in 1, 2, 3 and Kylo Ren in 7. I wonder if they even thought about it or are just messing with us. Luke is clearly the big deal in this one.

 

[Penfield]

I was going to say "yeah right, Luke is the bad guy". Then I checked all the posters. Vader in back for 4, 5, 6, then either Darth Maul or the Emperor in 1, 2, 3 and Kylo Ren in 7. I wonder if they even thought about it or are just messing with us. Luke is clearly the big deal in this one.

Luke = Snoke confirmed

 

[UCFBfan]

And here I was thinking, reviving my original thoughts, that Kylo and Rey are siblings. Maybe it's the novels side of me that still envisions Han and leia having twins and maybe Disney isn't getting rid of that storyline entirely.

The trailer did make it seem like their raw force presence was identical.

 

[intlzncster]

If Luke goes bad, I'm gonna LOVE this. I can see him wanting to Kill Ren and Kylo for fear of their potential power, effectively wiping out the Jedi. A misguided attempt to eliminate the most powerful (and therefore dangerous) elements of the Force. Seduced by the Darkside in his righteousness.

 

[huskypantz]

That was fun to watch but the next 2 months are going to be painfully slow. I hope there are some major surprises on the way. Driver is great in his role - imagine if Hayden Christensen actually knew how to act. Jar Jar or not, he would have elevated the prequels. I think they have enough acting talent to hit home runs for episode 8 and 9, here's hoping.