Star Wars: Episode VIII (2017)

[fridge112887]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

look at who started it, come on.

[recentlyJTR41]

Originally Posted by Tiduwho

I look forward to Kylo Ren offing General Ginger in the future.

He wasn't on the planet when it blew up right?

Yeah he's going to get fucked big time. Can't wait.

[DaveHead36]

Do we know who is writing this episode? The fact that Kasdan wrote 7, was a huge reason I had high hopes for it.

[Tomriddle]

Originally Posted by DaveHead36

Do we know who is writing this episode? The fact that Kasdan wrote 7, was a huge reason I had high hopes for it.

Rian Johnson is writing the actual script, but I think JJ and Kasdan and Kathleen Kennedy and the rest of the brain trust roughly outlined what the trilogy is going to be about?

[ryguy469]

"before it was then announced that Rian Johnson would director Episode VIII from a script written by Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg. "

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/What-...oro-86527.html

[coldengrey12]

I have to imagine Kathleen Kennedy is going to be the one who assures the creativity continuity in this trilogy, to make sure whatever vision JJ and Kasdan had from VII isn't lost by the time we get to IX.

[DaveHead36]

Originally Posted by Tomriddle

Rian Johnson is writing the actual script, but I think JJ and Kasdan and Kathleen Kennedy and the rest of the brain trust roughly outlined what the trilogy is going to be about?

Originally Posted by ryguy469

"before it was then announced that Rian Johnson would director Episode VIII from a script written by Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg. "

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/What-...oro-86527.html

good to see Kasdans name cropping up. Makes me feel better story wise. Just have to hope the directors stay back on the cgi. What a world of difference the worlds were with people in suits.

[Dramageek]

Originally Posted by ryguy469

"before it was then announced that Rian Johnson would director Episode VIII from a script written by Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg. "

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/What-...oro-86527.html

Another takeaway from this article, though I'm not sure how true this still is: "Benicio Del Toro will be involved in Episode VIII, as the film’s villain"

This is what I have to say about that:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-f8hwafsIU

[Tomriddle]

Originally Posted by ryguy469

"before it was then announced that Rian Johnson would director Episode VIII from a script written by Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg. "

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/What-...oro-86527.html

I believe they were taken off the project?

Unofficial reports claimed in November 2012 that Lawrence Kasdan—who originally wrote the screenplays for both Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi—and Simon Kinberg would divide writing responsibilities for Star Wars Episodes VIII and IX, and both would co-produce all three films of the upcoming sequel trilogy, alongside Kathleen Kennedy.[9] However, in February 2013, Disney confirmed that Kasdan and Kinberg were working on standalone films, not main saga films.[10] On June 20, 2014, a spokesperson for director Rian Johnson confirmed that he would write and direct Episode VIII, as well as pen a story treatment for Star Wars: Episode IX.[

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_...ote-LA_Times-0

[lockman21]

At the risk of sounding like an idiot, this is all new to me...

Why isn't JJ Abrams directing this movie?

[Tomriddle]

Originally Posted by lockman21

At the risk of sounding like an idiot, this is all new to me...

Why isn't JJ Abrams directing this movie?

Didn't want to. He said that "he got his first taste, and the second could never be as good as the first."

Truthfully, I just think it's a lot of work. He's talked a lot about all the sacrifices he and his family had to make so that he could make this movie (just in terms of time commitment).

[Dramageek]

Originally Posted by lockman21

At the risk of sounding like an idiot, this is all new to me...

Why isn't JJ Abrams directing this movie?

I can't remember where I read or heard it, but I'm pretty sure he only wanted to do Episode VII. He didn't want to be pegged only as the guy who does sequels, or some such thing.

[Lee3691]

Abrams just spent about 10 years making science fiction movies. I am sure he is looking to try something different.

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by lockman21

At the risk of sounding like an idiot, this is all new to me...

Why isn't JJ Abrams directing this movie?

So he can do the limited Lost revival on ABC we've all been hoping for

[scrock25]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

So he can do the limited Lost revival on ABC we've all been hoping for

Is this true??

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by scrock25

Is this true??

Nope, just wishful thinking

[scrock25]

Fuck you Chad!!

[junior94]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

So he can do the limited Lost revival on ABC we've all been hoping for

I don't know... I'd count myself among the bigger Lost fans out there, and I woudn't want anything even close to that being attempted. It was a lovely, compelling self-contained show, let's just let it be


But also as to the whole thing of Abrams not directing Episode 8... he wouldn't have been able to pull off being a part of the whole press machine as he's had to be lately for this thing, AND while being immersed at the same time into pre-production on 9 to the level that Rian Johnson is right now (though technically it might've even already started shooting by now). Especially not with a release date only about 18 months away.

[lockman21]

Originally Posted by Tomriddle

Didn't want to. He said that "he got his first taste, and the second could never be as good as the first."

Truthfully, I just think it's a lot of work. He's talked a lot about all the sacrifices he and his family had to make so that he could make this movie (just in terms of time commitment).

Originally Posted by Dramageek

I can't remember where I read or heard it, but I'm pretty sure he only wanted to do Episode VII. He didn't want to be pegged only as the guy who does sequels, or some such thing.

Makes sense. Just seems odd to pick up something of this magnitude without wanting to do the trilogy.

But what the hell do I know.

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by junior94

I don't know... I'd count myself among the bigger Lost fans out there, and I woudn't want anything even close to that being attempted. It was a lovely, compelling self-contained show, let's just let it be


But also as to the whole thing of Abrams not directing Episode 8... he wouldn't have been able to pull off being a part of the whole press machine as he's had to be lately for this thing, AND while being immersed at the same time into pre-production on 9 to the level that Rian Johnson is right now (though technically it might've even already started shooting by now). Especially not with a release date only about 18 months away.

You don't know any of that He's been able to pull off a whole "press machine" for both Star Wars and Star Trek, granted Star Wars has been the bigger of the two, and probably biggest to date for any movie prerelease ever. I've seen him nothing but pleasant in any interview and on any late night tv show, even months prior to the release date of TFA.

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by lockman21

Makes sense. Just seems odd to pick up something of this magnitude without wanting to do the trilogy.



But what the hell do I know.

I could have sworn I read it somewhere, but when I look now I can't find a source, but as a result of what I thought I read I always thought it had to do with he's always been a Star Wars fan first. What an honour to be in charge of one so he can't turn it down but any more would potentially interfere with his fandom and maybe make him not like it as much? I get it to an extent. But after how great TFA turned out with all the little things, and how it felt like a star wars film, definitely nervous moving forward.

That falcon scene on jakuu. Goddamn was it sexy. I don't think it would have looked anything like that had it not been Abrams in charge. And now that I think about, my favorite shot from that whole sequence, I don't even recall if it made the movie. I know the action made it into the movie, but I don't recall seeing the same angle from the trailer on the big screen.

[junior94]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

You don't know any of that He's been able to pull off a whole "press machine" for both Star Wars and Star Trek, granted Star Wars has been the bigger of the two, and probably biggest to date for any movie prerelease ever. I've seen him nothing but pleasant in any interview and on any late night tv show, even months prior to the release date of TFA.

First of all, I feel almost certain that I do recall him bringing up just generally this kind of detail (no of course I can't give you a link). That he may have a number of other reasons for choosing this personal course, but that just as well could've been one. And I didn't say that he's been doing a poor (or even questionable) job with the press on this movie. Indeed he's been pretty damn cool most of the time. But I don't think he's ever in his career had to do this heavy of a press tour on a movie at the same exact time as being in full on preparation for another movie that would be equally as massive. There was far more of a gap between the two Star Trek films, I can tell you that.

[Gene Parmesan]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

I could have sworn I read it somewhere, but when I look now I can't find a source, but as a result of what I thought I read I always thought it had to do with he's always been a Star Wars fan first. What an honour to be in charge of one so he can't turn it down but any more would potentially interfere with his fandom and maybe make him not like it as much? I get it to an extent. But after how great TFA turned out with all the little things, and how it felt like a star wars film, definitely nervous moving forward.

That falcon scene on jakuu. Goddamn was it sexy. I don't think it would have looked anything like that had it not been Abrams in charge. And now that I think about, my favorite shot from that whole sequence, I don't even recall if it made the movie. I know the action made it into the movie, but I don't recall seeing the same angle from the trailer on the big screen.

If you're talking about the inverted dive from the first trailer, it's in the movie.

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by junior94

First of all, I feel almost certain that I do recall him bringing up just generally this kind of detail (no of course I can't give you a link). That he may have a number of other reasons for choosing this personal course, but that just as well could've been one. And I didn't say that he's been doing a poor (or even questionable) job with the press on this movie. Indeed he's been pretty damn cool most of the time. But I don't think he's ever in his career had to do this heavy of a press tour on a movie at the same exact time as being in full on preparation for another movie that would be equally as massive. There was far more of a gap between the two Star Trek films, I can tell you that.

I wasn't commenting because Of anything you said regarding the quality of his "press machine." You flat out said he couldn't pull off a "press machine"....that's exactly what he's been doing, and doing it quite well while producing the next Star Trek. My comments about him being pleasant while doing it, more evidence that he could pull it off.

Originally Posted by Gene Parmesan

If you're talking about the inverted dive from the first trailer, it's in the movie.

No, I'm talking about camera work regarding the falcon when it first goes into the back end of the crashed star destroyer. I don't remember if the specifics of the trailer shot (the way the camera zoomed in and panned) made it into the movie, but I'll be looking for it when I catch it in the philly IMAX. Can't wait for that!

[KevinTH]

The headline is misleading, as many are on the site, but still cool. I have faith in VIII, but Trevorrow for IX just blows my mind. The guy makes one huge movie and he gets to close out the whole thing???

Anyway:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...news/?a=129226

[cry_minarets458]

Or he was simply being polite, as he knows any Star Wars press will be picked up and potentially turn into a wildfire. Remember, DMB once said in the media that they thought everyday was their best album, and Steve Lillywhite said AFTW was the best album he made with DMB. FWIW

[smokew11]

Originally Posted by Tomriddle

Yeah... I'm guessing TFA is a backstory for Kylo and he's going to be badassified in VIII and IX, but I did find myself wishing at times that TFA had a stronger antagonist (well, Snoke is awesome, but he's very backround).

i really liked having a conflicted, not-yet-matured antagonist. I think it added a lot of depth, and the fact that he didnt die in his first movie (a la Maul), it allows for his character to take the next steps. If Ren was fully matured, Han's death scene would have had a much smaller impact to the story

[smokew11]

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

No, I'm talking about camera work regarding the falcon when it first goes into the back end of the crashed star destroyer. I don't remember if the specifics of the trailer shot (the way the camera zoomed in and panned) made it into the movie, but I'll be looking for it when I catch it in the philly IMAX. Can't wait for that!

it was there

[chadizzy1]

Rey's identity may have been confirmed:

http://comicbook.com/2015/12/24/reys...rce-awakens-d/

"At around 20:30 in the footage embedded above, Kylo Ren seems to shout at Rey to "Face me, cousin!"

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[Lee3691]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

Rey's identity may have been confirmed:

http://comicbook.com/2015/12/24/reys...rce-awakens-d/

"At around 20:30 in the footage embedded above, Kylo Ren seems to shout at Rey to "Face me, cousin!"

Click the "Show Spoiler" Button to reveal hidden text.

Still think she has some Kenobi in her - why else would she have an English accent? Found this on Yahoo: https://www.yahoo.com/tech/star-wars...143303935.html which agrees with my guess that she is both a Skywalker and a Kenobi.

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Interesting..