Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (USE SPOILER TAGS!)

[Steelmaker]

Originally Posted by s2mikey

But - Star Wars is a story about the redemption of Anakin Skywalker. Redemption implies a "correction" of ones wrongdoings or misfortunes. Thats why it happens the way it does. I can see what you are saying but thats kind of story-arc isnt for Star Wars. No go deal.

The killing of one evil Sith in order to save your own son is not a "correction" of slaying so many innocent people IMO. Now I guess the argument could be made that by killing Palpatine, he potentially SAVED millions of lives but that's still hypothetical and really wasn't his motive.

I think if Lucas wanted to show true redemption in Vader, he should've shown an actual internal struggle of good and evil going on inside of him the whole time. We should've seen a truly tormented Vader throughout the entire saga. That would've made him a much more sypmathetic character and the whole redemption story arc more believable. (Look at Gollum's struggle in LOTR). However I think he had already done so many heinous acts, with no sign of remorse, that he was too far gone to be shown as someone who would be redeemable.

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by The Apocalypse

Well, with the current Saga, the ball is still in FOX's court, at least until 2012.

No, they are only the distributor, not the content creator, and 2012 expires in about five weeks.

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

No, they are only the distributor, not the content creator, and 2012 expires in about five weeks.

Their distribution rights end in 2020 (except for IV), but I don't think they can keep Disney from re-releasing them if they want to.

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

Their distribution rights end in 2020 (except for IV), but I don't think they can keep Disney from re-releasing them if they want to.

They would only have to pay Fox a distribution fee.

[The Apocalypse]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

No, they are only the distributor, not the content creator, and 2012 expires in about five weeks.

I apologize most humbly for my despicable mistake and cast myself forthwith from this mighty realm, where my name shall never again be spoken

[IronWaffle]

Originally Posted by The Apocalypse

I apologize most humbly for my despicable mistake and cast myself forthwith from this mighty realm, where my name shall never again be spoken

Now, if only others would commit forum seppuku.

By the way, when you're done with your sword can I have it? But only if it comes with the slipcase... I mean sheath.

[The Apocalypse]

Originally Posted by IronWaffle

Now, if only others would commit forum seppuku.

By the way, when you're done with your sword can I have it? But only if it comes with the slipcase... I mean sheath.

Ah well, still, I think this whole Disney situation is just a wait-and-see kinda thing.

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by The Apocalypse

Ah well, still, I think this whole Disney situation is just a wait-and-see kinda thing.

Yuppers.

[aiman04]

We have confirmation that Rick McCallum has retired from Lucasfilm.

http://theforce.net/latestnews/story...rns_149049.asp

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by aiman04

We have confirmation that Rick McCallum has retired from Lucasfilm.

http://theforce.net/latestnews/story...rns_149049.asp

Interesting news. Kind of what I suspected, with McCallum's exit there probably won't be a live-action show....and with Roffman back in the fold, come on Heir to the Empire!

[Ernest Rister]

And the good news just keeps on coming.

[Steelmaker]

Originally Posted by aiman04

We have confirmation that Rick McCallum has retired from Lucasfilm.

http://theforce.net/latestnews/story...rns_149049.asp

Good riddance!

Is it just me or has Disney managed to create more positivity around Lucasfilm in the last month than what had been created in the last 2 decades?

[legendarymatt92]

Originally Posted by Steelmaker

Good riddance!

Is it just me or has Disney managed to create more positivity around Lucasfilm in the last month than what had been created in the last 2 decades?

+1 completely.

[Duffy12]

Originally Posted by aiman04

We have confirmation that Rick McCallum has retired from Lucasfilm.

http://theforce.net/latestnews/story...rns_149049.asp

[octagon]

The past two decades? No, that's taking revisionism a little too far...five years too far at least.

That said, there are definitely some exciting winds blowing these days.

[Will21st]

Amazing how this just keeps getting better and better....

[Elandyll]

Originally Posted by aiman04

We have confirmation that Rick McCallum has retired from Lucasfilm.

http://theforce.net/latestnews/story...rns_149049.asp

I have to admit I think this is good news, as he was one of the driving forces (beside the main one, obviously Lucas himself) behind the Special Editions, as well as the PT and the weird choices made for it.

[mrpink134]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

And the good news just keeps on coming.

Originally Posted by Steelmaker

Good riddance!

Is it just me or has Disney managed to create more positivity around Lucasfilm in the last month than what had been created in the last 2 decades?

Originally Posted by Duffy12

I feel the same way! All those Lucas yes man are leaving!

[500_Days_of_Night]

Originally Posted by mrpink134

I feel the same way! All those Lucas yes man are leaving!

"Leaving"? Or receiving a nice "GTFO... Your Services Are No Longer Needed" severance package?

[Rainhurt]

I trust Kathleen Kennedy to assemble a great team of people. She has always had an eye for talent and utilizing them very well. I think it is her doings, getting rid of all the yes men... not Disney.