I'll be surprised if they don't announce what's coming after the Han Solo movie.
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George Oscar Bluth II
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4am?! Sheeeeeiiiiiiit. I ain't prepared.
WadiumArcadium
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More hope than expectation.
Ewan's filming Trainspotting 2 in Scotland at the moment so he's not that far away.
brandonh83
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eh yeah I'll put my expectations for that completely aside. Not gonna get worked up on that right now.
You don't think Daisy would be there next year?
George Oscar Bluth II
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VIII is releasing next year so she's most likely there. Not sure if she'll be at the autograph hall, though. She isn't this year. Only Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are from the main cast.
My biggest hope is that they show something for the next season of Rebels that will make me care about staying with the show. They did a great job of hyping the last season with great trailers but I feel as though the season didn't deliver. The things I cared most were Clone Wars related and now with
and likely
gone, I'm losing interest. I do need to keep my expectations in check though and remember the show is aimed at a young demographic.
Ahsoka
the Inquisitors
BattleMonkey
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Almost none of the current stars of the current trilogy are doing any autographs/photos with fans. They have been to the last and this Celebration, but not doing any of the fan meeting stuff or selling themselves. I wouldn't expect them to be doing this stuff till some time after their trilogy is done
TDLink
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Interested to see what they show at the Ahsoka panel. Last two years they did Clone Wars panels and ended up giving quite a bit of details about stuff they didn't have time to get to, including the release of complete arcs with unfinished animation.
Also looking forward to the new trailer(s) and news on future films of course as well.
Also looking forward to the new trailer(s) and news on future films of course as well.
WadiumArcadium
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Yeah, I can see what you mean. Hoping Making Star Wars were right and this guy's turning up.
Filoni said that he'd announce huge news for Season 3 at Celebration that people have wanted for a while. If the rumors about said news are true, then it could get really interesting...
That wouldn't do anything for me. The old EU was never my jam. If he does get introduced and makes the show better though, then I'm all for it.
As mentioned above, Thrawn wouldn't do anything for me. I honestly can't think what would be "huge" for me. They already brought in and
wrote out
The best news for season 3 would be an announcement that they're dropping adventure of the week format and introducing either a season long arc or multiple episode long arcs.
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Until they do that, I don't think Rebels will ever actually be a good show, besides the rare episode here and there.
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Until they do that, I don't think Rebels will ever actually be a good show, besides the rare episode here and there.
Yeah, I get what you're saying. I have a feeling that this'll be the last season, so maybe they'll have a few more surprises in store.
Seeing as how people here are talking about Rebels, new Star Wars Show is up with a clip from season 3
https://youtu.be/Qe3LSQiMJUk
https://youtu.be/Qe3LSQiMJUk
WadiumArcadium
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I wouldn't be surprised if it was the final season. There have been rumours saying the same thing for a while. Hopefully it does go out with a bang if that is the case.
KeyBladerXIII
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The season finale for Rebels season 2 was great, so I'm hoping Filoni can keep it up.
I know it's for young kids, but I'd have Ezra
. I doubt it'll reach that level, but still...
Also, more Maul.
I know it's for young kids, but I'd have Ezra
really dive deep into Dark Side stuff now that Kanan is blind and Ahsoka is gone
Also, more Maul.
Well, Ezra's new hairdo isn't a selling point for me. Like his new lightsaber though.
I thought those rumors were at least kinda debunked. I thought either Filoni or Freddie Prinze Jr. said otherwise.
The season opener was really strong too but the rest of the season just seemed weak to me. I'm not expecting any different for season three.
Rebels absolutely needs to move to 3-4 episode arcs. The 2 or 3 they have done are the best episodes in the show.
I'll keep watching because this HAS to be the end of Maul and I am also fascinated by how they will handle Kanan's character from here. And you have to imagine Vader will continue to pop in on occasion.
EDIT: Yeah what's with Ezra's hair? That doesn't look good at all.
I'll keep watching because this HAS to be the end of Maul and I am also fascinated by how they will handle Kanan's character from here. And you have to imagine Vader will continue to pop in on occasion.
EDIT: Yeah what's with Ezra's hair? That doesn't look good at all.
Hondo continues to be great though.
Yes, I'd love that as well but like you said, it's probably something they can't do because of the show's demographic.
PeskyToaster
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I heard that hotels could be hard to come by though. Maybe I will look into it.
I think the target audience prevents that. There seems to be the idea that kids can't handle serialized stories. Gotta have one complete story per episode outside of the odd two-parter.
Lifejumper
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Short haircut. Confirms the msw rumors. Thrawn incoming.
brandonh83
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They are. We had to book ours like, on the dime.
BFIB
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While there are parts of Rebels I like, they really need to cut down on the ridiculous things, like Inquisitors using their lightsabers as helicopters. Took me right out of the show. Just keep it grounded.
WadiumArcadium
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The full stream schedule's been released. Looks like they won't be showing the Future Filmmaker panel.
PeskyToaster
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So it would probably be best to wait until a 2018 location is announced at this point. Honestly I've never even been to a convention before so it would be an experience for sure.
boooooo
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
Time to get the Google Glasses ready.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
For anyone who's attending: if you can't get a wristband for the Future Filmmakers panel, they'll stream to other stages (which you'll need a specific wristband for).
Don't think I can get there until at least 07:45 since the first train arrives just an hour before that.
Don't think I can get there until at least 07:45 since the first train arrives just an hour before that.
Duane Cunningham
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Wait... has there been some kind of clarification since the finale? She's not necessarily gone for sure, is she?
They're not streaming the highly anticipated Corellian Invitational Tournament for the X-Wing Miniatures Game at Star Wars Celebration? WTF
I'm pretty sure Filoni said that her role in the Rebels story is done, at least for now. It's been a while since I read that but what I got from it was to not expect her back on the show, at least not anytime soon.
Edit: found it
Source
KeyBladerXIII
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Short haired young force-sensitive is trained by blind goateed jedi and is exposed to both sides of Force philosophy as Imperial forces fight fledgling Rebellion.
Yep, Ezra's going to make the ultimate sacrifice and then be cloned by Vader in a Kamino lab.
Duane Cunningham
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Hmm. I see. And "more stories to tell" could even mean just chronologically earlier ones, too, like the novel.
Debating on whether to go or not. I love Star Wars and a Star Wars convention sounds great, but the whole wristbands for the main panels being given out at 6am seems like a pain in the ass, especially seeing how difficult it is to get over to Excel at that time in the morning.
Was thinking of going on Friday for the Mark Hamill/Rogue One stuff, but I have no idea how possible it will be to get into them if I tube/DLR over there first thing in the morning.
It's also £36 for a day. If it isn't possible to see all the panels, it's a very expensive day out to what is essentially a glorified shop (yes, I know there'll be other stuff going on, but the big stuff is the main appeal.)
And with those panels streaming online, is there really much point unless I want to buy loads of stuff I can't afford?
If tickets were cheaper it'd be a no-brainer, but £36 is a lot to spend on something that doesn't guarantee you'll see what you want to.
Was thinking of going on Friday for the Mark Hamill/Rogue One stuff, but I have no idea how possible it will be to get into them if I tube/DLR over there first thing in the morning.
It's also £36 for a day. If it isn't possible to see all the panels, it's a very expensive day out to what is essentially a glorified shop (yes, I know there'll be other stuff going on, but the big stuff is the main appeal.)
And with those panels streaming online, is there really much point unless I want to buy loads of stuff I can't afford?
If tickets were cheaper it'd be a no-brainer, but £36 is a lot to spend on something that doesn't guarantee you'll see what you want to.
Lol, what if that tank in the Rogue One trailer contains him? The plot thickens...
Fuuuuuck
What do you convention experts think? Does this mean they'll be showing footage, or does Lucasfilm just hate us?
WadiumArcadium
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The Force Unleashed is definitely something that doesn't need to be reintroduced to canon, as much as I like Sam Witwer.
They kinda did the same thing last year with this early Rogue One teaser that was never released officially outside of Celebration. I really don't think they'll be actually showing much footage - just the title reveal and maybe a very brief sneak peak of VIII.
They kinda did the same thing last year with this early Rogue One teaser that was never released officially outside of Celebration. I really don't think they'll be actually showing much footage - just the title reveal and maybe a very brief sneak peak of VIII.
Hmm. I see. And "more stories to tell" could even mean just chronologically earlier ones, too, like the novel.
I'm sure she's
not dead. Not a Jedi so she can get out the Yoda "last of the Jedi" thing. I think she's too much of a fan favorite to kill off.
Agreed. I liked those games but I'm good with those elements can staying out of canon.
KeyBladerXIII
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They've already salvaged the best part of Force Unleashed by keeping Sam Witwer on as Maul and Palpatine. The only other thing I wouldn't mind is the PROXY droid, I thought that was an interesting concept.
They've already shown Episode 8 footage to some people, so I'm sure they'll either show that again or more.
To be honest I've got no idea, never been to anything like this before, just been reading other people's opinions around the web. Also the wristband thing is new. It'll be interesting to see how people fare queuing on Friday morning.
I'd love to get a few autographs as well but I've no idea how feasible it is time wise (yes the prices also suck).
not sure if want
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