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

[DJMcNiff]

Originally Posted by SethRex

Actually now that I think about it, that early Chewie art kinda looks like the one alien guy on Rebels.

Originally Posted by pksmith74

Probably quite close to the truth actually. Rebels is heavily inspired by MacQuarrie's original concept art. The current Darth Vader model, the lightsabers and many of the ships and vehicles are all drawn from his original designs and sketches.

Zeb's - "the one alien guy on Rebels" species (Lasat) is based on Ralph McQuarrie's early concept art of Chewie. From a StarWars.com article from last year:

The upcoming television series Star Wars Rebels reintroduces several well-known concepts drawn by the late Ralph McQuarrie into the Star Wars universe. One of the more prominent McQuarrie concepts that has been given a new life is the character Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios, a Lasat. Although, this is not the first time the early Chewbacca concepts have been refurbished into a new alien species. In 1988, West End Games released Tatooine Manhunt, which included a bounty hunter named Puggles Trodd, accompanied by an image that bore a striking resemblance to McQuarrie’s early Chewbacca. Thus, the Lasat species was born. Now, 16 years later, that species is explored again in Rebels. But Zeb is not the only character that is based on abandoned Star Wars aliens developed for film; the galaxy is filled with them. Many found their way into the Star Wars universe through various ways, from West End Games to Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

http://www.starwars.com/news/back-fr...ar-wars-aliens

[pksmith74]

Originally Posted by DJMcNiff

http://www.starwars.com/news/back-fr...ar-wars-aliens

Puggles Trodd? Now there is a name bound to inspire fear in your targets.

He must have been related to this guy.

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[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by jayman3

Look at all the practical effects. Take that George Lucas with your CGI creatures of the PT!

That's not *all* the creatures of TFA. Not to mention many times when they walk or talk they are either CG or enhanced with CG - same technique Abrams used in his STAR TREK films.

Also, does anyone see a resemblance in McQuarrie's early Chewbacca concept art
To that of this creature?

Not really. This guy is actually based on the concept art:





Zeb. He's a Lasat.

[Himmel]

Target announces exclusive The Force Awakens soundtrack



It will come with two trading cards, and outer cover.

http://http://makingstarwars.net/2015/12/target-exclusive-star-wars-the-force-awakens-soundtrack-announced/

[Gamma_Winstead]

Originally Posted by pksmith74

Actually there were only three. Qui-Gon's training was incomplete when he died and he was unable to maintain his form after death. This was actually mentioned by Qui-Gon himself during the Yoda story arc.

I knew there was something about qui-gon.

Helps my point more though. Finn is not dying and learning this skill in one film. That's ridiculous.

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by Terminated

Target announces exclusive The Force Awakens soundtrack

It will come with two trading cards, and outer cover.

http://http://makingstarwars.net/201...ack-announced/

Eh. Collector cards and fancier cover.


I'd prefer more score.

[pksmith74]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

Helps my point more though. Finn is not dying and learning this skill in one film. That's ridiculous.

I totally agree with you on this. Everyone has a theory about what will or what won't happen. One thing I know for sure is that we all find out in less than a week exactly what happens!

[Himmel]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Eh. Collector cards and fancier cover.


I'd prefer more score.

Me too

[pksmith74]

Originally Posted by Terminated

Me too

Hopefully John Williams will eventually release the full length score. Even better, I hope they do a screening of The Force Awakens with a full live orchestra. I went to one of these events in the past and it was a fantastic experience. Watching Williams at work, even better!

[just1nj]

I'll be finishing up my first viewing of TFA in exactly a week. So close.

[Ernest Rister]

"If people have access to a theater that has laser projection, it is shockingly better...You cannot compare a traditionally projected image with a laser image. The blacks are true blacks. It’s almost as if you have to adjust to it.”
-- J.J. Abrams on Laser Projection

Guess who is watching all seven SW films in Laser Projection next Thursday?

[Lt. Brannigan]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

"If people have access to a theater that has laser projection, it is shockingly better...You cannot compare a traditionally projected image with a laser image. The blacks are true blacks. It’s almost as if you have to adjust to it.”
-- J.J. Abrams on Laser Projection

Guess who is watching all seven SW films in Laser Projection next Thursday?

Cyclops?

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by jayman3

Look at all the practical effects. Take that George Lucas with your CGI creatures of the PT!

Also, does anyone see a resemblance in McQuarrie's early Chewbacca concept art

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To that of this creature?

I see the similarity, agreed. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Terminated

Thanks, i just want to keep us fans in the loop.

Originally Posted by just1nj

I'll be finishing up my first viewing of TFA in exactly a week. So close.

Good reminder to begin rewatching the star wars movies before VII hits theaters. Thanks.

[Spencer_Kain92]

anyone know when this starts screening for critics?

[Mandalorian]

Originally Posted by Spencer_Kain92

anyone know when this starts screening for critics?

I know that some are seeng it as early as Tuesday. Not sure if there are any sooner.

[Ernest Rister]

14th, same day as premiere.

Here's a tiny bit of Williams' new score:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lxzUEl...e_continue=130

[ChristmasFnatic]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

"If people have access to a theater that has laser projection, it is shockingly better...You cannot compare a traditionally projected image with a laser image. The blacks are true blacks. It’s almost as if you have to adjust to it.”
-- J.J. Abrams on Laser Projection

Guess who is watching all seven SW films in Laser Projection next Thursday?

Shockingly better than IMAX?

[Adam_ME]

Originally Posted by Mandalorian

I know that some are seeng it as early as Tuesday. Not sure if there are any sooner.

Crap. That means I'll have to avoid the internet for 2 days til I see the movie. I don't trust those guys not to spoil it.

[WJWS Channel 13:Amity]

Originally Posted by ChristmasFnatic

Shockingly better than IMAX?

IMAXwithLaser 3D has been at the Chinese for 9mths now, and it's amazing

[WJWS Channel 13:Amity]

Originally Posted by AvengingCursader

almost here! Just one Question ?

Soon I'll get the answer I seek lol

Spoiler he's

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