The Shogun
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Seriously? Do we have any idea of his role in this / future Star Wars films? Is he a Sith? Is he some sort of creature? A mystery?
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Seriously? Do we have any idea of his role in this / future Star Wars films? Is he a Sith? Is he some sort of creature? A mystery?
This is my favorite scene after the X-Wing scene. He looks so menacing.Really digging the movement from the Sith dude. A nice change from the typical samurai stance we always get.
EroticSushi
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Obviously not. It seems like he suddenly felt a presence in the woods and arms himself for what's awaiting him. I just picture a buttload of lightsabers igniting in the next shot all around him.
I created it in PS with every frame from that shot, which is why it's so smooth.
indigo-cyclops
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It's a black cloaked figure from behind who takes a few seconds to pose with his sword.
DiipuSurotu
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Yup. The opening crawl will still mention that it is Episode VII though.
MiamiWesker
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gawd i know. watched it on youtube a handful of times, downloaded it and watched it a few more times, copied it over to my ps3 and been watching in on my tv since. been texting my brother all day about it. completely loving it and soaking it all up.
LurkerPrime
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I can't get over how dumb the T-saber looks. It's lacking the simple elegance that makes traditional lightsabers look so awesome.
It's called a laser sword, doofus.
Michael F. Assbender
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My money's on Gollum.
Why wouldn't they be? Every time there's a new modified light sabre, it's a big deal. And unlike Darth Maul's, this one is not that different from your typical sabre, while looking both dumb and impractical.
And honestly, the CG looks pretty bad too. It looks like they blew their budget on everything else that they saved the light sabre effects for last.
Whoops. I meant the original trilogy, not Eps 1,2 and 3.
I mean the way he walks. There's just something about it, can't tell what.
BluePigGanon
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A mystery. I don't think they've officially identified any of the characters except the OT ones. And even if you deep dive into hardcore spoilers, I have only heard the scantest speculation on what Serkis' role is.
The Shogun
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He sounds like such a nice guy.
I bet all my money on super evil overlord.
Haha, yeah he certainly sounds evil no doubt about that, but I was just curious if we actually knew his role or if the studio has managed to keep it a secret. Like is he an actual Sith Lord or just some other type of evil character. Hell theoretically that cloaked figure with the new sword could even be him.
catapult37
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100% agree. 100%.
Given the title, you get the feeling that he is suddenly starting to become aware of the force or something. You nailed it with the indy/solo comparisons.
HYPE
Really digging the movement from the Sith dude. A nice change from the typical samurai stance we always get.
This is Adam Driver's character, right?
Oh my bad, it's late in my room right now.
indigo-cyclops
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Fair enough, he seems to be stomping about at something. It just seems like one of those overt shots to let us know that this dude is a badass. I don't want that in Star Wars.
catapult37
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You know, I agree. And even though my first reaction to the hilt is "this is dumb," I DO like the effect of that slightly-delayed activation. The saber design is dumb, but the overall timing and motion of the shot is pretty awesome.
Good use of steadicam.
OricWindstar
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It's smart they put the light saber in the trailer, as it's apparently going to take some getting used to.
MiamiWesker
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Well it's kind of agreed on that the Sith is Adam driver so he is not that Sith.
I have read some stuff, I believe there are solid theories on who Serkis is.
SmackAttack
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What? I see nothing wrong with the effects and you do realize this movie is 13 months away from release. I'm sure the CGI has time to get better than it already looks.
MrCunningham
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I posted the wrong ones.
And 50% of the Star Wars trailer tread is about the hilt sabre.
There's something off about it. The energy emitted doesn't look like it normally does.
catapult37
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Yeah, completely disagree here. i thought the slightly flamey look of the saber was really sweet.
Dufase19089
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Wow, its has not been a whole day and George Lucas has already made some changes to the Teaser...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjrPTCnZwB4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjrPTCnZwB4
StreetsAhead
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I can't believe people still say 'retarded' to be derogatory. So insensitive.
Anyway, watched the trailer again when I woke up. There's something I can't quite put my finger on, but it feels much more like the OT than the new trilogy ever did. Maybe I'm being thrown by the ships, but I think it's mostly the use of practical effects. Hopefully we're not going to be subjected to actors in single shots being stitched together from multiple takes like in AotC (I think it was that one).
Anyway, watched the trailer again when I woke up. There's something I can't quite put my finger on, but it feels much more like the OT than the new trilogy ever did. Maybe I'm being thrown by the ships, but I think it's mostly the use of practical effects. Hopefully we're not going to be subjected to actors in single shots being stitched together from multiple takes like in AotC (I think it was that one).
I'm thinking that's intentional.
The Shogun
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LOL. Darth Vader scenes in every film are literally nothing besides overt shots of showing that dude was a badass. Non stop force choke killing mother fuckers and just talking non stop shit to all the rebels / Jedi.
Psh, Stinkles. Whatever they call it, it'll be better than "Prophet's Bane". ;D
BluePigGanon
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Because it's not a normal lightsaber. "Classic" lightsabers are going to look like they always do.
SmackAttack
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You're right but I (and others) think it is intentional. Maybe this isn't a true Sith and tried to make one as best he could through inexperience.
bananafactory
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I've been at work so I only watched it 20. Gonna watch it another 100 tonight
Agree 100%. I haven't been excited about Star Wars in decades. This teaser changed everything for me.
BreezyLimbo
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The new lightsaber looks to be Claymore inspired! Between the length and the hilt, it looks to be a much stronger version than the regular saber. Granted, it's probably as light as a regular saber, but probably has more power than it.
As for the light 'hilt' that it has, that's probably a sort of exhaust pipe for excess energy, which probably explains the length of it.
As for the light 'hilt' that it has, that's probably a sort of exhaust pipe for excess energy, which probably explains the length of it.
Michael F. Assbender
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Meh. Whoever made this was trying too hard. There's comedy to be found in that trailer, but this didn't find it.
Mr_Antimatter
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Someone in the I09 breakdown said it looks like it's sort of malfunctioning, like it was a homemade one made in secret.
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Am I the only one who thinks even the Sith is CGI?
indigo-cyclops
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They are handled quite differently. The style is completely different, but I mainly mean stuff like the posing for a brief second or two to look cool as fuck. It's lame, and decidedly modern. But hey, I'm interested to see where Ep. 7 takes us.
The Shogun
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Now keep in mind I'm a fan of Star Wars but not super hardcore into the lore. It is my understanding however that there is always at least 2 Sith correct? A master and an apprentice. So even if Adam Driver is the "main" Sith wouldn't there have to be another? Possibly Serkis character?
Stop playing some many vidya games.
TheKaeptain
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I'm willing to bet there is less CG in that trailer than people think.
VisceralBowl
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generated by the fox engine?
catapult37
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That would be cool. The effect is sweet
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