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

[AmrlKJaneway]

One hundred and fifty lost their jobs. That's so sad...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain...her-lucasarts/

[Delta09]

Originally Posted by Cook

Disney has officially closed Lucasarts and canceled Star Wars 1313 and First Assault for good. All employees are laid off.

http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/disn...rs-video-games

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Originally Posted by BleedingBlu

The games arent dead im sure they will find an outside developer to finish them.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-...s-report-says/

At least they have some what of a back up plan for games.

[Groge511]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

most likely. They posted it today. From his production dairy.

The video that pic is taken from was uploaded on April 1st. There's also a "hidden" easter egg which is a script for The Silmarillion

[Forever Knight]

I'd like Joss Whedon to do this film.

[Spicoli]

[kamphausd1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t51PkKc5l1Q

Now this I would love to see.

[bluthx]

Originally Posted by kamphausd1

I can't believe this. The acquisition started out with so much promise (a new trilogy with Lucas reduced to creative consultant, the ultimate butt kisser leaving the company, the increased likelihood of getting the UOT), and then this shit happens. What the hell?

I'm just curious who this person was??? Rick McCallum?

[kamphausd1]

Originally Posted by bluthx

I'm just curious who this person was??? Rick McCallum?

Yep.

[bluthx]

Originally Posted by kamphausd1

Yep.

Thanks for the quick answer. And I thought so... LOL

Did he quit or get "let go"?

[kamphausd1]

Originally Posted by bluthx

Thanks for the quick answer. And I thought so... LOL

Did he quit or get "let go"?

I'm honestly not sure. Supposedly he retired from Lucasfilm, but the details seem kind of sketchy. His departure was just casually announced in a podcast from a Lucasfilm representative about a month after the acquisition with almost no fanfare.

Again, I don't know all the facts, but something tells me he was told to resign either by Kennedy or the higher ups at Disney because they realized he didn't have a very good name with the fan-base and was pretty much Lucas' biggest enabler for the past 15 years.

So yeah, that's what I think happened. And if that is indeed what happened, then he got exactly what he deserved.

[metaridley]

Guys, guys, guys. Clearly, Disney is not at fault for anything bad that ever happens. They never make mistakes.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by metaridley

Guys, guys, guys. Clearly, Disney is not at fault for anything bad that ever happens. They never make mistakes.

No one is saying they don't make mistakes. But they also aren't the only ones here to blame, but it's just as easy for everyone to point their finger at them and have them take the heat. That way it looks like Disney does everything wrong and takes all the blame, not Lucasfilm. I'd say it's a safe bet that Lucasfilm are the ones who did it. The announcement of a new trilogy changed everything for the company. They needed to cut back and prioritize, and I get that. Is it a bummer? Sure. But in the end, we may still get great games from other companies. Time will tell, of course, but lets have everyone focus on 'Episode VII' for now, and make sure it's done right. That's what we need right now. Fans don't want to be disappointed again, and I'm sure the company knows that.

[metaridley]

Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

No one is saying they don't make mistakes. But they also aren't the only ones here to blame, but it's just as easy for everyone to point their finger at them and have them take the heat. That way it looks like Disney does everything wrong and takes all the blame, not Lucasfilm. I'd say it's a safe bet that Lucasfilm are the ones who did it. The announcement of a new trilogy changed everything for the company. They needed to cut back and prioritize, and I get that. Is it a bummer? Sure. But in the end, we may still get great games from other companies. Time will tell, of course, but lets have everyone focus on 'Episode VII' for now, and make sure it's done right. That's what we need right now. Fans don't want to be disappointed again, and I'm sure the company knows that.

Finally, a level-headed, rational person! Thank you for such a well thought-out, polite response, sir.

[Kaiju]

This might have been posted already, but I don't care. For a fan made poster, it's pretty awesome.

[Groge511]

Originally Posted by TheMan

This might have been posted already, but I don't care. For a fan made poster, it's pretty awesome.

[Show spoiler]

Oh my god. I think i just WARSgasmed.

[Kaiju]

Originally Posted by Groge511

Oh my god. I think i just WARSgasmed.

You and me both, buddy.

[Walts Ghost]

Originally Posted by metaridley

Finally, a level-headed, rational person! Thank you for such a well thought-out, polite response, sir.

No problem.

[toddly6666]

Originally Posted by TheMan

This might have been posted already, but I don't care. For a fan made poster, it's pretty awesome.

...looks like a video game poster.


I just watched Mark Hammil in Sushi Girl the other day - awful movie but Hammil's performance was pretty entertaining. If he does show up in the new Star Wars movies, I think they should let him add his kooky side he developed from all the years of playing Joker and this Sushi Girl character. An elder Luke Skywalker would seem more interesting if he was more similar to Yoda (mix of kooky and wise) rather than a bland Qui Quion Jin or Ben Kenobi.

[Dotpattern]

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I just watched Mark Hammil in Sushi Girl the other day - awful movie but Hammil's performance was pretty entertaining. If he does show up in the new Star Wars movies, I think they should let him add his kooky side he developed from all the years of playing Joker and this Sushi Girl character.

Let's not forget

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (12/12) Movie CLIP - Cocknocker! (2001) HD - YouTube

[Forever Knight]

That poster looks sexy.