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Well...at least it's not as bad as "The Phantom Menace" or "Attack of the Clones".

 

[CloudyTuba]

Sure, that works! ¯\_(&#12484_/¯

Haha basically. I don't find it very exciting or descriptive but it isn't offensive either. Sounds like a title than any 4th grader on deviantart could come up with. Sort of dull but it works I guess. If I had my way it would be something more interesting, but whatever. Lukewarm feelings.

I just hate when people gets upset over a freakin subtitle...

it
s not the sub you're going to the watch...it's the movie.

it could be Star Wars: Force Titties and I wouldnt care.

Okay nevermind, eagerly awaiting the title change to Star Wars: Force Titties.

 

[ryseing]

Could they attach a trailer to big hero 6 maybe?
Or is Tommorow too soon?

I'd rather they wait and attach it to Tomorrowland.

 

[brandonh83]

I 100% agree. It just sounds slightly bland.

An Ancient Fear was what I was hoping for honestly. Really intriguing.

An Ancient Fear is kind of a weird combination of words to me. It's not bad and I wouldn't have minded that either, but I think this sounds more natural and is just as intriguing-- what does the Force "awakens" mean? It's putting emphasis on the biggest element of the series, and is the first Star Wars title to feature the term. That greatly excites me.

I think when we find out what it actually means that people will be more okay with it as it'll make more sense.

 

[cloud_sleep]

Bland.

 

[Ecotic]

Terrible, it sounds generic and has a meaning akin to ROTJ. It lacks punch, and if the title doesn't have punch it better have intrigue, mystery, or a double-entendre of some kind.

 

[liquidtmd]

Star Wars: Dark Forces would have been a nice tip of the hat to the fans whilst making it clear story wise it's breaking away from the EU and satisfied Hollywoods obsession with the word 'Dark' all in one go.

As it stands, it's OK.

 

[lawlohwhat]

Now I have to listen to everyone's hack jokes about sleeping for the next year? Can you imagine how bad the reviews will be to read and listen to?

 

[snoopeasystreet]

It really is tho.

"A New Hope" is a fantastic subtitle, the others are kind of dumb.

I'm edging between apathetic and disappointed with "The Force Awakens".

 

[Hot Coldman]

That's fine I guess?

 

[Reversed]

It is the best title.

Empire Strikes Back says hi.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

When the Force awakens, do you think it has morning wood?

 

[brandonh83]

Now I have to listen to everyone's hack jokes about sleeping for the next year? Can you imagine how bad the reviews will be to read and listen to?

No. It's going to be incredibly annoying though, that's for certain.

 

[Hagi]

Doesn't sounds any worse than any of the rest of the titles. I still think Phantom Menace is the best.

 

[friskykillface]

Should have been

Shadows of the empire

Dash the god returns but it would connect to the story line since the empire is basically in shadows

 

[Aiii]

Good title, I like it.

 

[VisionaryQuest0]

Could they attach a trailer to big hero 6 maybe?
Or is Tommorow too soon?

There probably won't be a trailer for this until Age of Ultron.

 

[Ithil]

You got me interested. What is this movie about?

 

[Coreda]

Star Wars: Dark Forces

I like this, although it feels like it's missing a word. No idea what the premise is, but something like Star Wars VII: Dark Dawn would also sound decent. Actually, not really, needs more pulp.

 

[jett]

Star Wars: The Foreskin Awakens, coming to a porn parody near you soon!

It's a lame subtitle, and in that, it fits with the rest of the series.

 

[Mariolee]

Can't wait for Star Wars Episode VIII: This Feels Forced

 

[Digital-Hero]

sounds like a fan fic :/

And Empire Strikes Back and A New Hope are literary works...

Nope, this title fits as corny and cheesy as all the others.

Empire Strikes Back says hi.

Oh you do... That title is horrible.

 

[BocoDragon]

I immediately like this name.

 

[thecouncil]

That title needs to go back to bed.

 

[Ithil]

Now I have to listen to everyone's hack jokes about sleeping for the next year? Can you imagine how bad the reviews will be to read and listen to?

"THE FORCE AWAKENS IS A SNOOZER!"

 

[Deleted member 20415]

Star Wars - The Force Awakens

Here's some puns to get you started

Obi yawn kenobi
Snoozebacca
Bed-i
Pram solo
Leia on her bed

C-Sleepio

 

[BTM]

For the people who think the title is terrible, give me something "better."

 

[adj_noun]

"THE FORCE AWAKENS IS A SNOOZER!"

YOU'LL FORCE YOURSELF TO STAY AWAKE

 

[Radec]

Not bad

 

[Blader]

This is starting to remind me of the awful TDKR name complaints.

"It should have been called...The Shadow of the Bat. Or just Gotham."

Spoiler

your suggestions are all terrible

 

[DieH@rd]

Name is fine. It signifies both start of the new storyline and rebirth of star wars in our culture.

 

[brandonh83]

For the people who think the title is terrible, give me something "better."

There have already been some better ones, like Shadows of the Empire and Dark Force Dawn Down or Dark Empire Rises and The Dark Force.

 

[GungHo]

When Fluke turns to the dark side, he is going to be on Tattooine and yell at the moon, "Father, the sleeper has awakened."

 

[Bulbo Urethral Baggins]

For the people who think the title is terrible, give me something "better."

Adventures of Luke Starkiller, As Taken From the Journal of the Whills, Saga 4: The Force Awakens

 

[bananafactory]

Not a great title but definitely not the worst.

Might be better in retrospect once we know the context.

 

[Mr. RHC]

We'll see if the film does the title justice, standalone it sounds rather generic.

 

[adj_noun]

For the people who think the title is terrible, give me something "better."

Star Wars VII: The Search for Sheev

 

[Chezzymann]

I have a feeling with all the hype this movie is getting they literally could not release any title without getting a negative backlash. The expectations are just far to high for any combination of words to satisfy people.

 

[Mariolee]

"THE FORCE AWAKENS IS A SNOOZER!"

YOU'LL FORCE YOURSELF TO STAY AWAKE

THE FORCE AWAKENS IS ANYTHING BUT A SLEEPER HIT

 

[Ithil]

There have already been some better ones, like Shadows of the Empire and Dark Force Dawn Down or Dark Empire Rises and The Dark Force.

Those are bloody terrible titles.

 

[Exterminieren]

Apparently the Episode VII is officially gone. Just The Force Awakens now.

 

[jett]

For the people who think the title is terrible, give me something "better."

Star Wars Episode VII: A New Hope For Mo' Money: JJ Abrams's Lens Flare Boogaloo: Weekend at C3PO's Redux

 

[thecouncil]

I get the sense the title dropping now means those rumors about a teaser around Thanksgiving (or even earlier) are likely true.

Just quickly looking up the dates for Episode III:

title reveal: July 24, 2004
teaser trailer: November 5, 2004
movie release: May 19, 2005

...not like that means anything, really.

eidt:
Episode I
title: Sept. 25, 1998
teaser: Nov 17, 1998
movie: May 19, 1999

Episode II
title: August 7, 2001
teaser: Nov. 2001
movie: May 16, 2002

 

[brandonh83]

Those are bloody terrible titles.

I was being sarcastic. Some of the suggested titles I've seen have already even been taken before.

 

[Platy]

The lack of number makes me afraid about the ... milking of the franchise

 

[Borgnine]

There have already been some better ones, like Shadows of the Empire and Dark Force Dawn Down or Dark Empire Rises and The Dark Force.

Everybody has this impulse to make everything as gritty and brooding as possible. I'm telling you guys Star Wars is the last thing you want to be super serious and dark. It's like everyone has forgotten why they fell in love with these movies in the first place. The Force Awakens is already kind of pushing it.

 

[Digital-Hero]

The lack of number makes me afraid about the ... milking of the franchise

It will say the episode number in the opening crawl titles. Not to mention you have to click "VII" on Star Wars.com to even get to the webpage for Ep7.

 

[brandonh83]

Apparently the Episode VII is officially gone. Just The Force Awakens now.

This is greatly disappointing if true. I like the title itself, but dropping the episode would suck.

 

[Seesaw15]

Better than Star Wars: Into Darkness

 

[TheXbox]

Be interesting to see if the drop "Episode VII" in the marketing for this movie. No doubt it will show up in the opening crawl, but calling it the seventh installment might bring some unnecessary baggage. They're gonna want people to go see this and not worry about having to watch six other movies.