Star Wars: The Thread

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Saw 'Solo - A Star Wars Story' last night.
I was never into the idea of a Han Solo film, and I wouldn't say my opinion on that matter has changed even after seeing it.
It was alright, not amazing, not bad. I prefered 'Rogue One' over this one.

I still do not understand Lucasfilm's reasoning for not letting these Stand Alones have Opening Crawls. Sure, they have to stand out and be different from the Saga films, fine. But you have a 2 hour movie to make it different, what's a minute and a half crawl in the beginning going to do? 'Rogue One' could have really needed one to set the stage of where we are in the Galaxy when we first meet the Ersos. And then this film just opens with a three passage opening text to set the mood for Corellia, that might as well have been an Opening Crawl.

That said. Holy smokes at all the old (read: Pre-Disney) EU references in this movie. I found myself grinning widely everytime a new EU reference happened. And most of them were actually pretty obscure ones. If you are a hardcore EU fan, I suggest watching the movie just to see how many you can identify.

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Also, totally wasn't expecting that cameo at the end. Knowing his history with the subject matter of the film, I guess it makes sense for that character, but it was definitely a neat surprise, for someone like me who has been following along with most of Canon.

 

[Absent]

I enjoyed it. I went to see it with a group of friends who know little to no star wars and they loved it. I really hope that cameo opens many opportunities to allow more TCW and Rebels characters...Preferably Ahsoka.

I loved all the prequel and EU references.

 

[Patricier]

If you want more Young Solo movies, you'd better do ANYTHING you can to help Solo do well. I recommend seeing Solo as many times as you can while spending as much $ on it as you can (see it in 3-D, D-Box, Imax, buy as much merchandise as you can, etc. ) as its very likely to not only gross enough to break even and get sequels, but also potentially cancel future potential Star Wars (and even other franchise) movies!

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

If you want more Young Solo movies, you'd better do ANYTHING you can to help Solo do well. I recommend seeing Solo as many times as you can while spending as much $ on it as you can (see it in 3-D, D-Box, Imax, buy as much merchandise as you can, etc. ) as its very likely to not only gross enough to break even and get sequels, but also potentially cancel future potential Star Wars (and even other franchise) movies!

I don’t want more Young Solo films.

This film’s failure won’t cancel any other films in the franchise. Solo was long-predicted to end up being a flop commercially due to the general apathy surrounding the film and the fact that the studio wasn’t pushing it like the other films before. Also the fact that it came out in Spring when fans had been conditioned into seeing Star Wars as a winter movie event. One commercial failure among commercially successful films is not going to close the doors on anything.

 

[Zettaflare]

Why did Disney think it was a good idea to put Solo up against Infinity War and Deadpool 2?

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

Why did Disney think it was a good idea to put Solo up against Infinity War and Deadpool 2?

No confidence in the film. They already knew it would bomb, so they likely planned to have it out in between blockbusters so audiences wouldn’t focus on it for too long. That will allow the film to fade into obscurity and both Disney and Lucasfilm can avoid any scrutiny because critics will be too busy with other films.

A release in a more open season would have brought about more negative press. The film already had that in spades due to its troubled production. Disney and Lucasfilm didn’t need more of it.

 

[King Sora X]

Saw the film. I didn't like it. Nothing about it was entertaining except Donald Glover. And he can only carry a film so far. Not surprised they've put any future solo star wars films on hold until they reevaluate their strategy.

 

[Deleted member 246005]

I rented Solo on youtube for 4.99. It's a fun movie with a rocky start, good middle and decent end.

 

[Absent]

The new TV series has been revealed to be called “The Mandalorian.” Set between ep6 and ep7, during the fall of the Galactic Empire and before the rise of the First Order.

 

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Written and Executive Produced by Jon Favreau

Dave Filoni is finally given a chance to direct a live-action episode, so we'll see if he is capable to potentially direct a movie as many clamour for.
Taika Waititi, of Thor Ragnarok, is also set to direct an episode.

 

[Cyborg009]

Written and Executive Produced by Jon Favreau

Dave Filoni is finally given a chance to direct a live-action episode, so we'll see if he is capable to potentially direct a movie as many clamor for.
Taika Waititi, of Thor Ragnarok, is also set to direct an episode.

nice to see the Mandalorian fashion is still around by this time.

 

[Nayru's Love]

Looks like Oberyn finally decided to wear that helmet.

Also, the outfit gives me some New Vegas vibes. Will be keeping a good eye on this series' development.

 

[Absent]

Sabine and the Darksaber have to make a cameo, it would be insane.

 

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It's been quiet on the Star Wars news front the last couple of months - probably a good thing to cool down after how Last Jedi was recieved and Solo failing to attract audience - but with Celebration happening in little over two weeks, maybe we'll start to kick into marketing for ep IX.

That said, a rumour - from a supposedly credible source - says that the Game of Thrones guys will start principal production of their movie(s) in autumn.

 

[Zettaflare]

Rise of Skywalker is the title for episode 9

 

[Nayru's Love]

Is that the Senate I heard

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

During the panel, John and Oscar said finnpoe rights. /gay

The panel was fantastic. Lots of photos of the new outfits and little hints of what is to come.

BUT OH SHIT PALPATINE. I’m sure he’s not back like alive but back like “I just possess people and make them evil” or some sort of evil ghost of sorts.

The theory spreading about is that the Jedi Order is dead forever now, and in its place Rey will create the Skywalker, and I think that would be, for a lack of better words, poetic and sweet.

 

[MATGSY]

During the panel, John and Oscar said finnpoe rights. /gay

The panel was fantastic. Lots of photos of the new outfits and little hints of what is to come.

BUT OH SHIT PALPATINE. I’m sure he’s not back like alive but back like “I just possess people and make them evil” or some sort of evil ghost of sorts.

The theory spreading about is that the Jedi Order is dead forever now, and in its place Rey will create the Skywalker, and I think that would be, for a lack of better words, poetic and sweet.

Force possessing his own clone.

 

[Absent]

A surprise to be sure but a welcomed one. I can’t wait to see the senate in action again.

I would sacrifice my first born to get an ahsoka mention or better yet a quick glimpse.

- I personally don’t think he’s a ghost cause that goes against old and new canon that Sith’s can persists past death.

 

[Recon]

I couldn’t tell much from the trailer, but I’m interested. After all, it’s the end of the saga (finally). I really hope the ending is an amazing send off.