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Star Wars Episode VIII (Spoilers)

Discussion in 'Movies, Music and TV shows' started by Red Aviary, Feb 15, 2016.

  1. Shinysavage

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    We seem to be using the thread to discuss Rogue One, which is a standalone side story set before episode 4 - it's about the team who stole the plans for the Death Star.

    Episode 8 only started filming a few weeks ago, they're nowhere near a trailer yet!
     
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  2. Peter North

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    Oh I see. So this is not episode 8 this is a fiiler movie correct?

    Edit: I see your post now Shiny thanks for clearing that up.
     
  3. Klackerz

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    It's better to create a new thread for Rouge One I guess to avoid the confusion.
     
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    Or just have this as a general Star Wars film thread /shrug
     
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    Might as well.

    As for the trailer, yeah, not quite as inspiring, I guess you could say, as the Episode VII trailers. I'm curious to see what they're actually going to be doing since there were so many "steal the Death Star plans" stories in the now-Legends EU.

    Still think it should've been about Rogue Squadron, given the name and all.

    I'm also not really sold on another young female protagonist.
     
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  6. Peter North

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    What they really need to do is get a guy that is palatable to everyone and give him a harem with all the female protagonists.
    I want just one mainstream movie that has a harem ending.
     
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    I just heard a theory that the protagonist chick from this movie might be the new canon's answer to Mara Jade.
     
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    And thus Jyn is Rey's mom? That would be fun. Like father like son, Luke be mackin on significantly older ladies.
     
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    I see no problems with this.

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    That trailer looks awesome.
     
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    Can I say that just seeing the new trailer had me giddy: "MORE STAR WARS" is always an awesome feeling to have!

    I really liked it actually. It looked a bit more gritty and I'm really interested in this first movie without a jedi, that's certainly going to give a different tone to it.

    Apparently all the anthology movie will be self-contained, which is nice as well.
     
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    Vader is supposedly going to show up and play a part (although I'm not sure if that's confirmed or just a mainstream rumor). I would probably literally cream my pants if we got to see DV in his prime on the battlefield.
     
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    Wasn't his prime episode 3? As a cyborg I thought he was actually weaker. Although seeing more DV is definitely good for the soul.
     
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    Oh I am so ready for this. If they get JEJ for the voice...
     
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    In terms of acrobatic ability only. Definitely not in terms of force ability or physical strength. Pain and anger are what feed dark side power, and he's supposed to be in severe constant pain post Ep3. The suit keeps him alive outside his meditation chambers, and it helps to dull the pain, but only to a manageable degree. The cybernetic limbs are also physically stronger than human limbs.

    Unmaimed Anakin was just a baby Sith who couldn't best Obi-Wan. Maimed Anakin is a Sith Lord who can force choke entire platoons and use their floating bodies as shields from blaster fire.
     
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    So the consensus is no picking fights with Vader unless you've got balls of steal or your just plain dumb.
     
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    I heard that as well, but the director did say in an interview that there would be no Jedi. Now, it might simply mean that the protagonist is not a Jedi. Plus, Darth Vader is a Sith. So who knows. Either way, I'll be happy to watch it :)
     
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    Is there any news as to whether or not any of the Star Wars movies will come out in 4K Ultra HD?
     
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    Wait, you mean this movie is not about the Rogue Squadron? That blows.
     
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    Thought the trailer was pretty awesome. I like that it's telling what appears to be a self-contained story that doesn't follow a Jedi main character. The Star Wars universe has a lot of potential for smaller scale stories like this. Protagonist looks interesting.

    The one thing I disliked were the space samurai. Firstly because it feels like they're treading on Jedi ground. Basically "Jedi that aren't Jedi". Secondly because it just feels so incongruous within the SW universe. That dude with the katana looks like he's wandered off Earth into the Star Wars universe.
     
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