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[Bobby Roberts]

Still gotta get Leia & Luke out the picture, too.

The old guard has to clear out. That is the way of things.

the way of the forrrrrcccceee

 

[ViewtifulJC]

the first 30 minutes of TFA before all the old people showed up >> the parts where the old people showed up

 

[brandonh83]

Still gotta get Leia & Luke out the picture, too.

They'll both be dead by the end of Episode IX and Luke's death will be the most emotional shit ever put on film (for fans/people who love the character). You can bookmark this post, I don't give a shit.

 

[Surfinn]

Honestly, by the time Artoo showed up, I was like "We're good here. You can put the blanket back on him."

Give the trashcan his rest.

Give him a chance!

 

[DarkJediKnight]

the first 30 minutes of TFA before all the old people showed up >> the parts where the old people showed up

I disagree somewhat. Han in the millennium falcon was awesome! His "it's true, all of it" speech had impact even though I saw it a million times in the trailer.

Leia was useless and Luke, well, can't beat getting paid millions for a 5 min job.

 

[brandonh83]

Yeah, the completion of Han's arc is the best thing to happen in the series so far IMO. ROTJ sure as shit didn't give him much to do, so count me out of the opinion that the movie gets "worse" when the "old people" come back. The Han/Kylo scene is the best scene in the series from an acting/cinematography standpoint and it wouldn't make any sense to not bring the three major characters back and finish their arcs in a more satisfying way than what ROTJ attempted. Not to mention the movie still very much focused on the new characters.

Luke was in a fine place, arc-wise at the end of VI, but Han and Leia I felt didn't really get much. TFA rectified that for Han, and it's looking to do that for Leia.

 

[Fury451]

Honestly, by the time Artoo showed up, I was like "We're good here. You can put the blanket back on him."

Give the trashcan his rest.

The real question is, why had nobody pushed 3PO down a flight of stairs in 30 years? Or at least reprogrammed his voice or something.

 

[brandonh83]

Honestly, by the time Artoo showed up, I was like "We're good here. You can put the blanket back on him."

Give the trashcan his rest.

R2 and BB-8 will save the galaxy. Mark it.

 

[AntChum]

The real question is, why had nobody pushed 3PO down a flight of stairs in 30 years? Or at least reprogrammed his voice or something.

Why do you think he had a red arm? BB-8 has already tried; the surprise post-credits scene for Episode 8 is going to be him finishing the job.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

the first 30 minutes of TFA before all the old people showed up >> the parts where the old people showed up

Lies.

Pre Takodana >> post Takodana*

*with a few exceptions such as the Han and Ben scene.

 

[brandonh83]

Lies.

Pre Takodana >> post Takodana*

*with a few exceptions such as the Han and Ben scene.

I think that's what he was saying lol

But yeah, lies.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

I think that's what he was saying lol

But yeah, lies.

Yeah, but Han...

Wait, how long does it take for Han to show up in this movie?

Edit: I may have brainfarted. Anyway, I agree with what you said about it.

 

[-griffy-]

Yeah, but Han...

Wait, how long does it take for Han to show up in this movie?

Edit: I may have brainfarted. Anyway, I agree with what you said about it.

He walks onto the Falcon 40 minutes 20 seconds into the movie.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

The Daily Mail (bleh) have got a ton of Anch-To set pics from Pinewood. Nothing spoilery, just the Falcon and the Jedi Steps. It's a pretty impressive set. It looks like their might be some kind of cave as well, perhaps another vision incoming for Rey? That old tree's pretty creepy looking.

There's another set above it. Looks like some kind of hangar perhaps.

http://i2.wp.com/makingstarwars.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/image-19.jpeg?w=962

http://i1.wp.com/makingstarwars.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/image-20.jpeg?w=962

http://i1.wp.com/makingstarwars.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/image-22.jpeg?w=962

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

Wow, that is an impressive set for something that I can't imagine getting too much screen time - but either way, cool stuff.

 

[Blunoise]

How the hell do they make these sets so quick, and do thy have to break down the falcon everytime ?!! That seems crazy

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Another in-progress set.

http://i1.wp.com/makingstarwars.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/image-25.jpeg?w=962

 

[chaislip3]

There's a door on the right side of the burnt tree. Wonder if that's Luke's house.

 

[TheXbox]

Please don't be a magic tree rehash...

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Now we know where Luke planted his tree.

Haha.

 

[brandonh83]

I can already tell how bad the dialogue is going to be based on these recent set photos.

 

[MMarston]

Now we know where Luke planted his tree.

Haha.

That's a really fast growing tree.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

That's a really fast growing tree.

It's amazing what the Force and a bit of sunshine will do.

 

[sphagnum]

I like the look of whatever building that short staircase and floor pattern is supposed to be. Reminds me of Coruscant.

 

[XAL]

The conclusion they draw lends a bit more credence to the idea a lot of TFA deleted scenes were intentionally held back for story reasons. Wonder if the artbook and the deleted scenes we already got will be the only details we'll get until after the trilogy. And if there is a good bit of dropped/shelved/moved story material they don't want us seeing yet, I wonder if there's an even crazier collection of TFA artwork we won't see until years from now.

Or there were a bunch of story changes at the last minute and more problems than they want to admit to this early into this new trilogy.

 

[Peru]

Yeah the movie took a hard dive for me as soon as Rey and Finn get captured by Solo.

The middle section there is probably the weakest, yeah, but when they separate again it picks up, Rey v Kylo especially.

 

[TM94]

I felt it all got a bit clunky when they went to see Maz and Rey ran away from the lightsaber.

Meh.


Hopefully Leia dies in the next movie.

 

[brandonh83]

The middle section there is probably the weakest, yeah, but when they separate again it picks up, Rey v Kylo especially.

I can see this, but if it takes a dive, it's pretty minor, and for me pulls up very fast. I felt like there maybe needed to be more stuff around the Resistance, more exposition or something, but that's usually targeted for being "boring." It felt like maybe something was missing or that there could have been more scenes around the middle, but I also appreciate that it keeps moving onto important stuff.

 

[d1rtn4p]

Yeah the movie took a hard dive for me as soon as Rey and Finn get captured by Solo.

Agree. Up until that point it was amazing. After that, it felt more like a star trek movie for some reason. Fast paced and sloppy for some reason. I also just can't stand the idea of another death star. So bad.

 

[TheXbox]

Don't blame Han and Chewie for TFA's story problems. Harrison Ford's performance is a bright spot. It's a joy to see him take on the character again with genuine enthusiasm, and to see his arc resolved so poignantly. They did right by him.

The issue is with pacing, continuity, and Starkiller Base. "We need a cantina scene!" JJ exclaimed. No you fucking don't. "We need a Death Star!" Nuh uh. Nobody in this movie even cares about your lame ass ANH side plot. I blame Kathleen Kennedy for that one, though.

 

[jelly]

Set designers, makers are amazing. That must be one tough but rewarding job.

TFA took a dive because the freighter scene was straight up garbage, that Scottish accent made it about ten times worse, the monsters were so bad and the leap to Maz was like driving round the corner in 30 seconds.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

There's no one point where I could say it went downhill and my enjoyment decreased. I'm not a big fan of the Rathtar scene bar Han's dialogue and another planet destroying base is a tired concept, but they didn't stick out to me that much. I also liked Maz a lot. Glad she's returning in VIII.

 

[sphagnum]

I liked the bar idea better when it was part of an exotic city and not just the mess hall of a castle.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Please don't embed leaked set pics or describe them in detail. Use the spoiler thread.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Please don't embed leaked set pics. Use the spoiler thread.

I thought they were ok if they weren't spoiling anything? We had the Croatia set pics in here didn't we? I'll remove them anyway.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

The details on sets always blow my mind.

 

[Surfinn]

There's no one point where I could say it went downhill and my enjoyment decreased. I'm not a big fan of the Rathtar scene bar Han's dialogue and another planet destroying base is a tired concept, but they didn't stick out to me that much. I also liked Maz a lot. Glad she's returning in VIII.

Man did it become cool to hate TFA in the post few months, my god. Lots of hyperbole in this thread. The CGI could have been better for the Rathtars, but I found the scene really enjoyable. NeoGAF sure is a drag sometimes.

Anyway, those sets look fantastic. Glad we're continuing where we left off. So excited.

 

[sphagnum]

Did anyone ever notice that there seems to be a castle-looking structure in the background of the rain vision?

I remember that the shot list leaked by MillenniumFalcon.com (which differed from the one put up by MSW) mentioned a palace of some sort...

EXT DAY - 192 - SAVANNAH • Reprise Hand takes sword, we reveal Naka

EXT NIGHT - 193 - SAVANNAH - PEASANT'S HOVEL • Peasant is using the sword as a firestarter

EXT DAY - 194 - SAVANNAH - PEASANT'S HOVEL • Local trader buys sword off of Naka

EXT NIGHT - 195 - SAVANNAH • Local trader already has sold the sword on

EXT NIGHT - 196 - BATTLEFIELD • A battle rages. The sword is being used.

EXT DAY - 198 - ACADEMY • Leia and Han Solo hand over Young Kylo Ren to his Uncle for training

EXT DAWN - 200 - ACADEMY • Young Kylo Ren being trained by his Uncle

INT NIGHT - 202 - ACADEMY • Bodies left behind - Young Kylo Ren is gone

EXT DAY - 203 - JAGGED TERRAIN/PALACE • Kylo Ren joins The Knights Of Ren

EXT DUSK - 204 - ACADEMY • R2-D2 upset as his master leaves

EXT NIGHT - 205 - JAGGED TERRAIN/PALACE • Kylo Ren joins The Knights Of Ren

EXT DAY - 207 - CASTLE • Reveal Maz Kanata's spectacular Castle

INT DAY - 208 - CASTLE • Maz Kanata walks the group through the Castle interiour

EXT NIGHT - 209 - CASTLE • Kylo Ren and his Knights at campfire. Maz Kanata steals sword

INT DAY - 210 - CASTLE STAIRCASE • Walking down stairs, Maz Kanata reveals she stole it.

EXT NIGHT - 211 - MOUNTAIN SIDE • Reveal Maz Kanata on Speeder, she has the sword

INT DAY - 212 - CASTLE - UNDERGROUND CHAMBER • Finn is drawn toward the object, Rey repelled by it. She bolts

Wonder if this will come into play or if it's more or less been excised like the rest of the vision.

 

[jdstorm]

I have some hope because Rian Johnson is directing this one, hopefully he's better than JJ.

Of all the issues episode 7 had. JJs Direction was definitely not the problem. I'd be OK with him Directing every Star Wars film that he wants.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Did anyone ever notice that there seems to be a castle-looking structure in the background of the rain vision?

No, I did not. Didn't Pablo Hidalgo say the group that Kylo and the knights massacred was some kind of clan? Guessing that's their temple/base of operations.

 

[Einchy]

I'm going to pretend this is somehow related to VIII cus I wanted to talk about how insane Carrie Fisher is on Twitter.

She posts this

then an hour later she posts the same exact picture with slightly altered colors.

I'm starting to believe Carrie is one of Dril's personas because everything she posts is fucking weird.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

I like to think part of Rian Johnson rewrite was

Spoiler

"and in the opening ten minutes, Carrie Fisher's ship is attacked and she's in a coma for the entire movie and we never see her again"

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Spoilery bits

I should spoiler tag that if I were you.

 

[prag16]

I should spoiler tag that if I were you.

Is that really a spoiler? It's not just joking speculation?

 

[Surfinn]

I should spoiler tag that if I were you.

You might wanna be careful confirming spoilers, if that info is indeed true or even rumored.

 

[chaislip3]

So...May 4th is tomorrow. Any chance we get any VIII info or will the focus be on Rogue One?

 

[MMarston]

So...May 4th is tomorrow. Any chance we get any VIII info or will the focus be on Rogue One?

Money's on R1

 

[chaislip3]

Money's on R1

That's my guess. Holding out hope for a title reveal but I think that's more likely for Celebration or D23, if that.

 

[liquidtmd]

I'm going to pretend this is somehow related to VIII cus I wanted to talk about how insane Carrie Fisher is on Twitter.

She posts this

then an hour later she posts the same exact picture with slightly altered colors.

I'm starting to believe Carrie is one of Dril's personas because everything she posts is fucking weird.

Carrie takes her coke memes seriously

 

[WadiumArcadium]

You might wanna be careful confirming spoilers, if that info is indeed true or even rumored.

It was better to mention it than let everyone see it. Pretty sure JC assumed this was the spoiler thread.