Taika Waititi Courted for Star Wars Movie - Blu-ray Forum

Cremildo · 01-16-2020, 09:53 PM

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After Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the space fantasy franchise is going on a pause, in terms of theatrical movies. But that does not mean the process has ground to a halt.

Taika Waititi, the filmmaker behind the Oscar-nominated Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok, has been approached to develop a Star Wars movie, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.

It is unclear where things stand in those talks. It is also unclear whether the project is separate from the one being developed by Kevin Feige, with whom he closely worked on Ragnarok, or a separate Star Wars project.

Disney and Lucasfilm, the producer of the Star Wars movies, had no comment. [SOURCE]

HD Canuck · 01-16-2020, 09:56 PM

A youngling has Emperor Palpatine as an imaginary friend in Jojo Wampa: A Star Wars Story!

CyberpunkCentral · 01-16-2020, 09:56 PM

wallendo · 01-16-2020, 10:00 PM

I like Star Wars. I like Taika Waititi.

Some things just don't go together.

I did enjoy his Mandalorian work, however.

Falaskan · 01-16-2020, 10:04 PM

Anything more like The Mandalorian is good!

If this becomes Star Wars: Ragnorok I will abandon the franchise, however.

Kaiju · 01-16-2020, 10:07 PM

I'm all in for a Taika Star Wars movie.

MifuneFan · 01-16-2020, 10:11 PM

To be honest, as a huge fan of Taika, I rather he stepped back from any other major franchise after Thor, and just continue do his own thing.

Rodney-2187 · 01-16-2020, 10:12 PM

IG-11: A Star Wars Story

MifuneFan · 01-16-2020, 10:13 PM

What We Do in the Shadows of the Empire

scifisuperfan · 01-16-2020, 10:13 PM

He saved Thor. He might save Star Wars but...

ImBlu_DaBaDee · 01-16-2020, 10:20 PM

1 month from now - Taika Waititi confirmed to be developing new Star Wars trilogy, no details as to plot, stars, writers, or release date.

1 month after that - Taika Waititi parts ways with Lucasfilm, citing “creative differences”

tcripe · 01-16-2020, 10:35 PM

I'm all for it. But, for the love of god don't handcuff him and let him work. I'm sick of KK hiring and firing directors left and right. *facepalm*

sandman slim · 01-16-2020, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ImBlu_DaBaDee

1 month from now - Taika Waititi confirmed to be developing new Star Wars trilogy, no details as to plot, stars, writers, or release date.

1 month after that - Taika Waititi parts ways with Lucasfilm, citing “creative differences”

1 year later, Blu-ray.com forum members continue acting saltier than Crait, arguing over it endlessly...

dvdvhsvcd · 01-16-2020, 10:47 PM

Another male director

InuYashaCrusade · 01-16-2020, 10:47 PM

MCU is taking over Star Wars now. First Feige and now Taika.

Rodney-2187 · 01-16-2020, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Canuck

A youngling has Emperor Palpatine as an imaginary friend in Jojo Wampa: A Star Wars Story!

I would go see it.

pikeman1 · 01-16-2020, 11:29 PM

The Mandalorian Season 1 Finale he directed is great, so I hope this works!

ArrestedDevelopment · 01-16-2020, 11:32 PM

No thanks. More movies like Jojo Rabbit please.

Cremildo · 01-16-2020, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdvhsvcd

Another male director

Maybe Kelly Reichardt was unavailable.

Darkstream · 01-16-2020, 11:48 PM

I wish Taika was still doing Flash Gordon instead.

01-16-2020, 09:56 PM	#2
HD Canuck Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Calgary, AB, Canada 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:1484 DVD collection:219 Digital collection:1536 iTunes collection:395 Blu-ray reviews:1	A youngling has Emperor Palpatine as an imaginary friend in Jojo Wampa: A Star Wars Story!

01-16-2020, 10:00 PM	#4
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	I like Star Wars. I like Taika Waititi. Some things just don't go together. I did enjoy his Mandalorian work, however.

01-16-2020, 10:04 PM	#5
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	Anything more like The Mandalorian is good! If this becomes Star Wars: Ragnorok I will abandon the franchise, however.

01-16-2020, 10:07 PM	#6
Kaiju Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:448 Blu-ray collection:1233 Trading Score:102	I'm all in for a Taika Star Wars movie.

01-16-2020, 10:11 PM	#7
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	To be honest, as a huge fan of Taika, I rather he stepped back from any other major franchise after Thor, and just continue do his own thing.

01-16-2020, 10:12 PM	#8
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:366 iTunes collection:762 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	IG-11: A Star Wars Story

01-16-2020, 10:13 PM	#9
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	What We Do in the Shadows of the Empire

01-16-2020, 10:13 PM	#10
scifisuperfan Banned Member since:Aug 2018	He saved Thor. He might save Star Wars but...

01-16-2020, 10:20 PM	#11
ImBlu_DaBaDee Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2018 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:431 DVD collection:30	1 month from now - Taika Waititi confirmed to be developing new Star Wars trilogy, no details as to plot, stars, writers, or release date. 1 month after that - Taika Waititi parts ways with Lucasfilm, citing “creative differences”

01-16-2020, 10:35 PM	#12
tcripe Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Seattle	I'm all for it. But, for the love of god don't handcuff him and let him work. I'm sick of KK hiring and firing directors left and right. facepalm

01-16-2020, 10:47 PM	#14
dvdvhsvcd Active Member Member since:Apr 2018 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Another male director

01-16-2020, 10:47 PM	#15
InuYashaCrusade Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:17	MCU is taking over Star Wars now. First Feige and now Taika.

01-16-2020, 11:29 PM	#17
pikeman1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Silent Hill Blu-ray collection:164	The Mandalorian Season 1 Finale he directed is great, so I hope this works!

01-16-2020, 11:32 PM	#18
ArrestedDevelopment Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:The O.C. 4K collection:489 Blu-ray collection:1622 DVD collection:68	No thanks. More movies like Jojo Rabbit please.

01-16-2020, 11:48 PM	#20
Darkstream Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:31	I wish Taika was still doing Flash Gordon instead.

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