Popular Post Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2019 While some of the conflict between her and Poe was under-cooked, I love Holdo herself as a character and Dern's performance. At heart, she was very correct that Poe needed to learn some hard lessons about leadership. Poe needed to mature, Leia knew it but had too much of a soft spot for him to take the hard line that Holdo did (this probably relates to her soft spot for Han Solo....). I think that theme of maturity and leadership is really cool to introduce to Star Wars. Like I said, the execution was under-cooked and could've used more script passes, but the idea is solid. To describe it like it's some kind of crime against God and Star Wars is... a bit much. crumbs, Chen G., Holko and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,456 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 The cancelled prequel was the one with Naomi Watts. It would have focused on the creation of the White Walkers and the first Long Night. The actual greenlit prequel is going to be about the House Targaryen and their conquest and rule over Westeros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Geez $10m on a cancelled pilot? That's a lot of coin for no return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,513 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Since Benioff & Weiss are out, I take it Kevin Feige's Star Wars film will move forward for the 2022 release date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Matt C said: Since Benioff & Weiss are out, I take it Kevin Feige's Star Wars film will move forward for the 2022 release date? 23 hours ago, Jay said: So does this basically guarantee the movie Disney slotted for December 2022 is Rian Johnson's first trilogy movie, or is it still possible it could be something else? 23 hours ago, mrbellamy said: Kevin Feige’s thing could happen sooner rather than later. Other than that maybe they end up releasing something non-SW there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Nobody knows. They delayed TROS from May to December, so it's not like they absolutely *have* to hold themselves to that release date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Gasp! New development! Apparently, D&D have actually been removed from their Star Wars project since May this year, before their Netflix deal. The decision was made after the final episode of Thrones aired. Quote On a Patreon-only episode of The Storm podcast (formerly Storm of Spoilers) Joanna Robinson (primary GoT reporter for Vanity Fair, also covers Star Wars and Marvel) reported that the decision to remove B and W was made in May, before the Netflix deal. She says (according to Disney sources) that it was a “soft” removal and was not announced in order to allow B and W to shop their services elsewhere. She suggested that B and W’s comments about GoT last weekend at an event in Austin may have sped up the announcement. ALSO, her sources have told her that Feige will be reporting directly to Iger on his Star Wars project, not to Kathleen Kennedy. Apparently, Disney has its eye on Feige to steady the franchise. However, she said that does not necessarily mean that KK is being fired, and Feige’s role may be in a consulting capacity. She did not seem to have a clear idea of what was next for the films... Very interesting stuff. Edit: No idea what the hell happened with those ampersands. Edit 2: Since people keep asking, she said the decision was made after the final episode of GoT, after Iger had made his announcement about the next film. And another comment further down the thread Quote Okay, listened to this podcast, and some clarifying points: May 14th - Joanna's date for Iger's announcement of the trilogy "being a go, and this is the date for it, it's the first film, etc". May 19th - series finale Removed from the franchise over the summer (not necessarily in May) Joanna speculates this may also be because Disney is more focused on launching their TV. She believes it was a soft firing and that is why the GOT guys were able to shop around in the first place. Joanna speculates that why the news itself is coming out now may be due to the panel over the weekend. This is due to the timing, not any ruminations from her source. Others on podcast speculate that it would read as good PR. Robinson's comments about Feige do seem to match what I speculated, which is that given who Feige is and given what deals he is making across the industry, he is being treated equal to KK in terms of the chain of command on his film (read: not the company). To the extent that he is being viewed as someone who could right the ship, it is about the PR move in terms of LFL's "missteps". This is when she separates it from the notion that KK is getting fired or overlooked or anything. It seems to be about the spin, and on a personal note, it is true that bringing aboard a "hitmaker" like Feige is at least an equivalent exchange if you're then going to fire another party. Side note: Bob Iger really does suck Holko and Edmilson 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Figures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Jason I’m Making Star Wars is suggestion it’s a fight between Disney and Netflix Jason has been very accurate the last few years so I’m inclined to believe what he has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 The Reddit post was deleted at the request of the Vanity Fair reporters who hosts that podcast. They also pulled the podcast episode. Seems like she’s just trying to stay out of trouble, not denying what she originally said. Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Manakin Skywalker 4,894 Posted October 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2019 There are so many different versions of the story that I don't know which one to believe. Either way it's getting kind of ridiculous that like 70% of the directors hired by Lucasfilm have been fired and their movies cancelled (or reshot like Solo, and technically Rogue One as well). I've been a staunch supporter of Kathleen Kennedy since the beginning, and still am. However what's been going on the past few years is definitely bizarre. Whether this is all because of Kathy, or Bob, or whomever, I have no idea. But someone behind the scenes at either Disney or Lucasfilm seems to not really know what they're doing. Bilbo, Edmilson and Chen G. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 No-one's flying the plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Arpy 4,145 Posted October 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2019 Is it KK's fault, though? D&D despite their receding reputation seem to be decent people who were tangled in multiple projects. It's not unreasonable for KK and Lucasfilm to want to take precautions when dealing with this mega franchise. I wonder what would've happened had Trevorrow been kept on, or Lord and Miller still on Solo - it could've been a bigger trainwreck. Also, I don't know about anyone here, but I can't go anywhere online without seeing 'Kathleen Kennedy was responsible for Rian Johnson, and he ruined Star Wars!'. It's disheartening because a lot of what we know from the BTS is there was a great camaraderie between Johnson and everyone who worked on TLJ. It was only "ruined" the moment "fans" saw it. Manakin Skywalker, Edmilson, crumbs and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I guess they didn't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,513 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 . Remco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Rian Johnson directed Ozymandias, the only thing on IMDb that has a collective user rating of 10.0 that I know of. That's pretty impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstrox 6,651 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Even good directors are entitled to bad movies every now and again! Some would argue that Johnson’s was TLJ, even though that movie was good as hell. I’d argue that his bad movie was Looper. I’ve liked his other movies and obviously his work on Breaking Bad. Apparently Knives Out is excellent. Edmilson and Fabulin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 He likes the colour red a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Looper’s alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Manakin Skywalker 4,894 Posted October 31, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2019 My biggest problem in when people call Johnson a straight up asshole. He seems like one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Remco, Holko, Cerebral Cortex and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 "You know who's worse than Hitler?" "Who?" "Rian Johnson. Duh..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Manakin Skywalker said: My biggest problem in when people call Johnson a straight up asshole. He seems like one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Now get back to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,287 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 6 hours ago, Thekthithm said: Rian Johnson directed Ozymandias, the only thing on IMDb that has a collective user rating of 10.0 that I know of. That's pretty impressive. I’m surprised it hasn’t been spammed with 1 votes by now. How can self-respecting Star Wars fans let that stand?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 6 hours ago, Disco Stu said: Looper’s alright The first half, that is. 6 hours ago, Modest Expectations said: Can't wait to see Knives Out! Those who have seen it can't believe how good it is, which is a totally different reaction compared to TLJ. 6 hours ago, mstrox said: Even good directors are entitled to bad movies every now and again! Indeed: David Fincher's Alien 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 14 minutes ago, mrbellamy said: I’m surprised it hasn’t been spammed with 1 votes by now. How can self-respecting Star Wars fans let that stand?? I was thinking the same thing! Maybe IMDb's silently cracked down on that and not taking 1 votes seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Anyone else think Roger Ebert's one-star review of Armageddon was way too harsh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Never made to the end of that movie so Ebert was still being too mild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulin 3,513 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 He's a true feminitht filmmaker. Even when his films are bad, we must unite in claiming them to be good. Chen G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Benioff and Weiss's trilogy would have focused on the origin of the Jedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Sounds interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Would have loved to have seen their flavour or their take on Star Wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Here's a Variety article about the situation ‘Star Wars’: Inside ‘Game of Thrones’ Creators’ Exit and the Pressures Facing Lucasfilm (EXCLUSIVE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,529 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 On 10/31/2019 at 7:45 AM, Alexcremers said: Never made to the end of that movie... Asteroid gets blown up, by Willis, who sacrifices himself; Afleck and dick-magnet get hitched; big rememberence service; cue soppy song, by Aerosmith. Happy to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Great film! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 What are you doing with a gun in space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Would a bullit shot in space keep going forever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 'We drill holes' became a meme in Germany, though i don't know if it was a dub creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 It's a decent guilty pleasure flick with a good cast and lots of memorable lines. The asteroid scenes start to drag a bit, but the part where Bruce Willis puts Ben Affleck back on the ship and says he loves him always gets me for some reason. Pieter Boelen and Dixon Hill 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 454 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 On 10/30/2019 at 11:38 AM, Disco Stu said: Nobody knows. They delayed TROS from May to December, so it's not like they absolutely *have* to hold themselves to that release date. Disney loves keeping a prime spot to themselves -- and it's only if a major title is delayed (or absorbing a rival studio like 20th Century Fox) will they give up a pre-Christmas Friday. There's still plenty of time for Disney to fast-track the Feige SW film for 2022, it's still three years away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,316 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Plus it's highly likely Avatar 2 gets delayed one year and takes the 2022 SW slot, with Disney moving another property to that Dec 2021 slot. I'd bet money that Indy 5 has already been pencilled in for a delay, considering it's stuck in development hell with constantly changing screenwriters and the release date is only 20 months away. They were meant to start shooting at Pinewood next April. If that happens I'll eat my fedora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Benioff and Weiss went on a podcast and spoke about their canceled Star Wars deal a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,456 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Let's see... Rian Johnson trilogy; Benioff & Weiss trilogy; Josh Trank's Boba Fett movie (I remember when that was supposed to be released in May 2020... lol); Kevin Feige's movie; Damon Lindelof's movie (or trilogy, I dunno); A Jabba the Hut movie written by David Goyer and directed by Guillermo Del Toro (I don't remember this being mentioned here in JWFan, but GDT did talk about it on Twitter before, of course, being cancelled) Rangers of the New Republic, starring controversial star Gina Carano; J.D. Dillard's mystery movie, potentially based on the TIE Fighters games; May or may not still happen at some point in the future: Patty Jenkins' Rogue Squadron; James Mangold's Dawn of the Jedi And I guess the Johnson trilogy hasn't been officially cancelled... Have I forgot anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,287 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Taika Waititi Rey Skywalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,456 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 5 hours ago, mrbellamy said: Taika Waititi Oh right! That one being cancelled is honestly cause for celebration. Love & Thunder showed that Waititi shouldn't be anywhere near big budget franchises. 5 hours ago, mrbellamy said: Rey Skywalker That one theoretically has a release date... But so did Trank's Boba Fett back in the day lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,364 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Did anybody actually watch the video I posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerateWohl 4,369 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 15 hours ago, Edmilson said: Let's see... Rian Johnson trilogy; Benioff & Weiss trilogy; Josh Trank's Boba Fett movie (I remember when that was supposed to be released in May 2020... lol); Kevin Feige's movie; Damon Lindelof's movie (or trilogy, I dunno); A Jabba the Hut movie written by David Goyer and directed by Guillermo Del Toro (I don't remember this being mentioned here in JWFan, but GDT did talk about it on Twitter before, of course, being cancelled) Rangers of the New Republic, starring controversial star Gina Carano; J.D. Dillard's mystery movie, potentially based on the TIE Fighters games; May or may not still happen at some point in the future: Patty Jenkins' Rogue Squadron; James Mangold's Dawn of the Jedi And I guess the Johnson trilogy hasn't been officially cancelled... Have I forgot anything? What about the Lando movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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