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From the "Of Course He Isn't" Files: Brad Bird NOT directing the new Star Wars!
Ahoy, squirts! Quint here. Maybe some of you youngins don't remember what it was like in the late '90s-early aughts. Nothing brings out the rumor nuts like Star Wars. Remember Grando Calrissian? So when that weird "Brad Bird is directing Star Wars because 1952 is close to so-and-so's birth year" rumor came up and people started taking it seriously I just kind of shook my head.
I love Brad Bird. I think he's an immensely talented filmmaker and would make an amazing Star Wars movie should he be given the chance, but he's not directing Episode VII. Know how I know? Well, I drank some Iron Giant tea, looked at the leaves when I was finished and saw a pattern that looked suspiciously like a viking hat, which is worn on your head and your head has eyeballs that can read and those eyeballs can read Brad Bird's Twitter page where he just explicitly stated "Not doing Star Wars."
When pressed by his followers, Bird gave more quotes. Here:
"The science fiction film I AM doing is gonna be cool."
"I'm not slamming Star Wars. I'm just doing "1952"!"
"Michael Arndt is a fantastic writer and Kathy Kennedy is a brilliant producer. I will be first in line to see the new STAR WARS."
That's one "Who's directing the new Star Wars?" rumor down, 38,382 to go! I'm personally pulling for Jon Favreau. He has a knack for grounding fantasy in some kind of recognizable reality in much the same way Lucas did with the very first Star Wars.
Thoughts?
-Eric Vespe
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There's no there there!
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So, there is now 7 billion people left to run the hell away from this project.
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Nice guy, has the history... totally middle of the road director. He has a few bright spots in his filmography, granted, but he wouldn't excite me at all.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 9:02 p.m. CST
No Jon Favreau. That's not going to happen with how Iron Man 2 and Cowboys & Aliens did.
by happybunni
With something like Star Wars, they can do much much better. Again he should be a second unit director, but nothing more than that.
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Favreau, despite his hard work and dedication, has not done anything well since the first Iron Man. Joe Johnston has TWO watchable films, "Captain America" and "The Rocketeer". Both of these guys have albatrosses like "The Wolfman", "Jurassic Park 3", and "Cowboys and Aliens" hanging around their necks. Disney will aim surer and bigger than a couple of journeymen.
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I feel the same about Favreau. Made, meh. Elf. Ok, but hasn't held up over the years. I loved the first Iron Man. Kinda liked parts of Iron Man 2. Cowboys & Aliens? Don't get me started. But, I guess he could pull it off. Maybe.
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I am directing the new Star Wars, but please don't tell anyone, it's supposed to be a secret!
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Grabbing guys who have already cut their teeth may not be the best choice. Are there any young, bright directors out there just itching to make their mark on the mainstream?
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Disagree on Made, Elf is great for what it is, Iron Man is fantastic, Iron Man 2 was forced into production without a fleshed out script and I believe had he been able to have a little time with it the movie would have gone from "okay" to "great." Rewatch Cowboys and Aliens. It's not a great movie by any means, look at Favreau's technique. He directed the hell out of that movie. The failings were in the screenplay. You're also leaving out Zathura, which is just as good, if not better, than Jumanji if we're going to compare Favreau to Johnston. My opinion, of course, but barring a "holy shit" director coming on board like Fincher or Blomkamp, I think Favreau could do the best job of the likely guys being discussed.
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I'm surprised to see so few people rooting for Frank. I think he'd be perfect.
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Decent track record, and knows his stuff. Danny Boyle would also be a good shout for this project.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 9:13 p.m. CST
Confirmed early Lindelof PARADISE/PROMETHEUS draft is up
by This_is_the_Zodiac_speaking
Grab it before it's gone. http://www.prometheus-movie.com/uploads/PARADISEfinal.pdf Make it a post for it quint so people can whine about it for a few days.
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He's shown he can balance action, melodrama and humor extremely well, and it doesn't look like either of the two projects he's currently attached to (Red Star and the new Fantastic Four) are going anywhere anytime soon.
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I agree on IM2. I know he has passion. With the right script and guidance not pressure from Kathy Kennedy & The Mouse... I think Favreau could do the job. I'm rooting for Favreau or Johnston. Anyone else with a crummier resume will get my hopes up for a geat Episode VII.
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wasn't it this very website that floated the rumor that 1952 was one year off from 1953 which was Lucas's year of birth and therefore Brad bird was directing Star Wars? How is it that one arm is floating these rumors while the other arm is shooting them down?
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Always struck me more like a TV show where lots of directors and writers come in trying to emulate a certain look and feel.
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1) that grando calrissian talk from back in the day was some of the funniest stuff ever! i'm laughing just thinking about how much i used to laugh. 2) would have LOVED to see brad bird on star wars. oh well. 3) i'm saying let's go alfonso cuaron. of course i'm always down to see del toro rock so I'd LOVE to see him go at too. then again, sadly, part of me could care less about a new star wars movie. i hope my bitterness can be healed with episode VII. the original trilogy on blu-ray would be a great start!
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just because a director has some bad films in their filmography doesn't make them a bad director some of the best directors ever have made a bad film or two. I think the most important thing is to find someone with a passion for Star Wars
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I just found it. Nordling posted this exact rumor. http://www.aintitcool.com/node/59411 It wasn't us crazy fans who thought this rumor up. we just read what you guys posted.
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He knows how to handle these giant fucking Movies. Probably kill him though
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Seriously, I can't think of two people less likely to carry a billion dollar movie franchise.
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Joe Johnson would be a perfect choice. He was one of the effects techs and conceptual artists on the original trilogy. He personally designed Boba Fett. He's an accomplished director who's worked extensively with both Lucas and Kennedy. But more importantly than that, his story telling style is very much like that of the original trilogy. Many of his movies have that throwback feel, like they lived and breathed in the 1930s, ei The Rocketeer, and Captain America. I think it would be important to not only tell a great story, but let someone start directing these movies who can set the proper tone and nail the story telling style of the original trilogy. He would have the eye for it, the hands-on experience and knowledge to continue where ROTJ left off, and unlike every other big-name director who's passing on it, he wants to do one.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 9:30 p.m. CST
Surprised Favreau hasn't been announced as the director yet
by Bladerunner751
Who the fuck else are they gonna get?
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Look at his resume, all his movies pretty much suck. I know, I know, he lives in Austin and him and Harry smoke grass together but he's a poor Director.
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Gore Verbinski. He only brought in a couple billion dollars for Disney with the first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies. And he's finishing up The Lone Ranger for the studio now. Seems like he's a fairly natural choice for them to do Episode VII. Not that I'm particular excited about him doing it. I would most definitely have preferred Brad Bird, but his words are about as definitive as they can be.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 9:43 p.m. CST
Joe Johnston makes Uwe Boll look like Stanley Kubrick. The only name worse for the job is maybe George Lucas
by ass clown
I cannot phathom how anyone with a rational mind would even consider Joe Johnston for Star Wars. Am I the only one that finds all his films terrible? Am I alone in calling Jurassic Park III among the worst big budget movies of all time.
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No. Ok give it to Johnston.
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Honestly though I care more about the story and cast I think as long as lucas isn't back. I sort of trust they will pick a good fit
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Kickass moody music, good action, good character developement.
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What about Duncan Jones? www.nonipplesonthesuit.com
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Favreau's a good choice. I like the idea of Alfonso Cuaron too. Rian Johnson too but he's probably not as established yet, maybe not a big enough name for this kind of movie.
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I cannot agree more about Jurassic Park III. I don't think I've ever seen a monster movie where I had rooted more for the beasts to eat the humans than in that movie. But The Rocketeer and Captain America were two excellent films; in fact Captain America was my favorite Avengers one-shot. Johnston has good films in his blood, but I'd say his record is a bit spotty and not well-suited for Star Wars.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 9:49 p.m. CST
@Silv-YES...a director directs actors...Did you see I-III??
by txtone04
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ntHJ4I2Z7s
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He could breathe life into this franchise!
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Nov. 17, 2012, 9:51 p.m. CST
good call on bowie's kid, id also add attack the block director
by MJDeViant
Although I know ill get some hate for that
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With Iron Man 2, just how sloppy and limp his filmmaking is started to show.
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I think Star Wars films won't matter to audiences if they recognize the directors name so it would be cool to get a less proven director with an awesome vision. People will see it regardless so the studio could safely pick anyone they think has the right feel regardless of having a recognizable name to most movie goers. I garuntee Harry Potter people and Twilight people care about who directed or even know the directors name. I figure star ears people will be the same unless it is bay or uwe bol
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Joe Johnston may have created Boba, but his films are pretty damn corny, Im sorry. I would be very disappointed if he was chosen to direct a Star Wars film.
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But I've said it before and I'll say it again: any of the names being floated are capable of making a really cool Star Wars movie. The thing that will seal the deal is enthusiasm and love of the franchise. And I mean the entire franchise, Prequels included. The director who is chosen will have to totally embrace George's vision
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Nov. 17, 2012, 9:59 p.m. CST
Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer.
by Bobo_Vision
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10 p.m. CST
Why don't we just face it? Star Wars is fucking DEAD. Disney is involved. Lucas ruined the originals with unwatchable CGI. It's just DEAD.
by MENTALDOMINANCE
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Hell Ya
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he'll claim they cant get the director they want so he'll just have to do it himself. hahaha.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10:04 p.m. CST
Other than Han shooting first, the Special Edition changes are pretty minor
by P. David
People complain about Vader shouting "Nooo," but honestly, are we talking about Shakespeare, here? If Vader had shouted "Nooo" in 1983, no one would have thought it was out of place.
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who is someone that was connected to the original trilogy and isn't a big enough name to overshadow "Star Wars" like a Spielberg would. Plus he loves the retro.
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Everybody I have ever known who has worked for Lucas has left with their head hanging low. Those are people in production and preproduction. You might know some one as a fan or casually but until you work under him, you don't know him. So based on the few friends I have who worked for lucasfilm or ILM If I know the rep of working under this dudes thumb. I'm sure many others do too and it ain't fun. Jeez did you see how Afflecks composure was screaming Hell NO! Word gets around. Heck, Ron Howard is not shy about saying he would never direct for him again after Willow. 4 billion dollars ought to be enough for the dude to just walk, and that is just what needs to happen. The man has lost his muse. If you can't see that by not...based on 5 straight crap films, you are blind, and are trap in your adolescence.
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Robert Zemeckis FTW. He has all the skillsets we want and need. He can do everything Lucas can do, and everything Lucas can't do. He can bring us the Oscar calibur Star Wars films we really want.
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Two directors with a perfect directing record in my book, and both would give a STAR WARS film the grounding that it would need; I don't see either one of them relying on green-screen or CGI to get their story across. Make it so.
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He can do everything Lucas can do, and everything Lucas can't. Exceedingly capable with high-end FX, working with actors, action, drama, comedy. It's the Oscar calibur Star Wars we all want.
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Sorry for the pseudo double post, I refreshed and the first one disappeared somehow so I posted again. Whatever, that's how strongly it should be Zemeckis anyways.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10:26 p.m. CST
Luke Skywalker needs the Obi-Wan beard in Ep. 7 to cover HIS FAT FACE!
by JMoe
Lose some elbees Hamill before filming starts geez!
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10:30 p.m. CST
I also will not be directing the new Star Wars movie.
by Fries Against
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10:32 p.m. CST
Faverau is a terrible choice. They can do better than that
by la te ral us
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10:33 p.m. CST
Tommy Wiseau will be directing it for $4.25/hr (Plus tips) and a sixer of Natty Light.
by Jacob Underhill
Or course, you could replace George Lucas these days by putting a broken air compressor and container of spoiled milk in a director's chair and no one would notice the difference.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10:33 p.m. CST
The rumor that I started was that 1952 was possibly a cover (ala ROTJ's Blue Harvest) for Star Wars Episode VII
by lv_426
Up until more recently, 1952 hadn't really had much info floating around about it, except for the fact that Lindelof and Bird were involved. The fact that Disney acquired Star Wars and suddenly announced Episode VII right off the bat made me think of the 1952 project as a possible Blue Harvest. It seemed like a theory that could be possible if Disney had in fact been working with Lucasfilm on new Star Wars sequels before the big announcement a few weeks ago. The birthday thing wasn't really relevant to the theory, but just additional fuel to the conspiracy theory fire. I guess I was trying to think of why they'd pick 1952 as a fake movie title. Using the year of Mark Hamil's birth seemed a very Lindelof-type thing. It felt like the kind of easter egg type of mystery box game that Abrams and Lindelof like to use in their scriptwriting and when they are hyping up one of their films or shows. Now it is turned and twisted in that the whole theory, which I admit was wrong, is because of the birthday connection? That wasn't really the basis at all. Again, obviously I was wrong about 1952 being a Blue Harvest type of cover for Episode VII. I guess I'll just put on my dunce hat and sit in the corner and stare into my soup and look for patterns that tell me who is going to direct Star Wars Episode XXIIIVVVVVVXXXX. Either way, it was all in the fun of talking about new Star Wars and getting excited about the possibilities. Not only that, but I threw you guys the first big crazy Star Wars Episode VII rumor which spawned an epic talkback. I don't want nor expect a pat on the back. I just think it is funny that you make fun of and shit on a regular talkbacker that tried to send something cool and fun in. Should anyone send in anything now: conspiracy theory, fun rumor, solid hard Hollywood evidence, an early film review, or anything else relating to movie news? Not unless they want to possibly be blasted later for it. What if they send something in, even if it is at the time rock solid yet the studio or movie star on said project bails and things change? Is AICN going to later report on it and blast another talkbacker with something like *remember that nutball that sent us a scoop about Stallone possibly doing another Rambo movie, but now it is a remake of First Blood and not a sequel to Rambo?... well they were totally balls out wrong yo!* I guess I'll have to do better next time. I suppose the only thing that will suffice will be if I build myself a time machine and travel into the future and buy a Blu-ray of Star Wars Episode Whatever and come back to the now and give said Blu-ray to Harry.
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I'm pretty sure that SuperShadow is going to direct them. Anyone remember that douchebag?
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10:43 p.m. CST
Seriously, get over the idea that any successful director is going to do this
by Bass Ackwards
There's no way anyone with a name and a career already going is going to want to waste years of their life being pushed around by Disney brass to make a merchandise commercial. The director they get will be someone desperate for a studio hit to revive their career, or someone hoping this will be something that will launch their career.
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Those tb's were fun, no matter how crazy the idea was.
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Thanks though.
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there i said it first.
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Brad Bird, Darn Joe Johnston, No Matthew Vaughn, Probably Christopher Nolan? No way Jon Favreau, Maybe!
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SW7 is gonna make you pine for the days of the Prequels, the 'Nooooooooo', the stupid fucking clone sequences, 'Roger, Roger', and, yes, Jar-Jar Fucking Binks.... now that Brad's officially 'out'. The only man with half a chance of rescuing this is Sam Raimi... Bruce Campbell MUST figure in ALL scenes as the new Star Wars bad-ass-muvverfucka.
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You acted as a rumor nut or rather a conspiracy crazy, basing your far stretched conspiracy theory on a year number which was not even the correct one. But you blew it, YOU BLEW IT. If anything else, this kind of fan made conspiracies is a clear proof that fanboys are both desperate and retarded.
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but, regardless, fuck disney.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10:53 p.m. CST
Sam Mendes for SW7. Which means a snoozefest with a gay Vader.
by frank
Admit it, he is not going to fuck SW any further than Lucas already did, so why not?
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I mean, why the hell not?
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10:55 p.m. CST
Give it to Iron Jim. Oh sorry, i forgot, he is already making
by frank
his own SW sequel. fuck yeah.
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Everyone else GTFO.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 10:59 p.m. CST
The more I think about it, QT is the man for SW7. Why? Here's why.
by workshed
It needs a witty, cracking ride of a script. Fun. Danger too. QT is always fun. He has the best DP in the biz. He cannot be argued with. He leaves you with memorable imagery time after time... he'd pull the best out of the performers and, he could resurrect the Ghost of Mace Windu. Oh, Ok. Bad idea.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:03 p.m. CST
NO to Joe, his only good movie was Oct Sky, plus he's older generation
by iluvsyfy
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:05 p.m. CST
And they should let fan-editor 'The Man Behind The Mask' edit it...
by workshed
...seeing as the incomparable Menke is no longer with us. Anyone who has seen 'The War of the Stars I & II' (or, better still, 'Jaws: The Sharksploitation Edit') knows how good that kid(?) is. If you haven't seen those edits, track em down. Beware though, watching Star Wars/Jaws is never the same again after watching them, and you end up going back to those again and again!
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:09 p.m. CST
Just look at Nolan and Fincher's resumes, it is no contest, really.
by iluvsyfy
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:10 p.m. CST
Have the loser of the two direct SW8 and then the winner SW9.
by iluvsyfy
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:12 p.m. CST
So Fincher is the only one left of the big 3 they sent it to? Spielberg, Bird, and Fincher... Fincher or Scorsese please!
by happybunni
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At this point, Disney can ask any number of great directors to direct Star Wars. Why in the world would they ask someone like Favreau, who has yet to make a single great film? Iron Man was fun and all, but that's it. Aside from that, what has he done? Cowboys and Aliens was bad, plain and simple. Favreau simply hasn't demonstrated he can be trusted with something like this.
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And Masanobu Takayanagi as the Director of Photography. Trancendence is coming.
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A Star Wars fan once tried to study me, Clarice. I ate his liver with Favreau beans and a nice Chianti... ssss ssss ssss ssss
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Couldn't be more wrong for something like Star Wars. They don't have the right tone of fun and adventurous films in their resume. The right director needs to understand not just the Star Wars mythos, but the other films and stories that inspired Lucas in the first place. In doing so, they can recapture the spirit of the originals, all the while using today's technology to push this next trilogy to the next level.
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Did not scream fun or adventure either. I think you guys are underestimated how a director can adapt to the work. These people do not stay the same throughout their careers. Look at Spielberg.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:24 p.m. CST
Fincher was not sent the treatment according to sources, but Nolan was
by paladinryan
According to firstshowing.
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Or Peter Weir or David Yates
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Deathly Hallows bored me and had questionable pacing and emotional choices.
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Let in Life FTW!
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:36 p.m. CST
That's good. No Giacchino. Thank god. If they hire Giacchino, I am boycotting.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:37 p.m. CST
If Zimmer does this I am boycotting too. Fuck all the people who can't compose scores on their own.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:40 p.m. CST
cavejohnson -- as I said, rumor was not SOLELY BASED ON THE YEAR thing
by lv_426
The fact that 1952 was something that Lindelof and Bird were working on. I based my theory off of the notion that it could be a Blue Harvest-like cover for Episode VII. And yes, I admit that the year thing was flimsy, but only put in as something that sounded like the type of Abrams/Lindelof mystery box type of thinking. As for blowing it. What exactly did I do wrong? I never said it was rock solid, just a theory. A what-if idea you know? I guess that is not allowed, even though I've already admitted multiple times that my theory/rumor about 1952 was wrong. After that I even said that 1952 not being a cover ruse for Star Wars was great because it means we get both Episode VII and a new big budget sci-fi film from Brad Bird. I will now shut up and go stare at the swirling patterns of French vanilla creamer in my coffee to see where the future of humanity lies.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:40 p.m. CST
If anyone from Remote Control does this, Star Wars music is dead going forward. Someone like Christopher Gordon would nail it. Listen to his Moby Dick. He has integrity and craft.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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I mean, John Carter was basically a star wras movie, and he's already in the Disney family.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:41 p.m. CST
You blew it up! You maniacs! You blew up all the Twinkees!!!!
by lv_426
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or Alex Proyas or Timur Bekmambetov or Guillermo Del Toro
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:47 p.m. CST
A TEAM of composers (credited or not) have no PERSONALITY. Williams complete sketches are all in HIS HAND.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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pick up the worst choice and there you have it
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:48 p.m. CST
Why do people keep blaming CGI for the Prequel problems?
by LORDOFLIGHT
That was the least of their problems.
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:49 p.m. CST
Speaking of theories, I had a dream a few nights ago that was basically the sequel to Prometheus
by lv_426
Maybe I psychically tuned into the future and really saw Prometheus 2? I'll have to write up a synopsis and send it to the staff here at AICN.
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No country for old men with lightsabers ++ Role for Tommy Lee Jones ++ Role for Javier Bardem
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:53 p.m. CST
Bad dialogue, Haydn Chistiansen and just general kid friendly shit was the problem.
by LORDOFLIGHT
ROTS was an improvement but when people keep blaming CGI it diverts attention from the main reasons why the Prequels were lacking.
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show me diversity in Fincher or Nolan's work. All of Nolan's films feel like extensions of his previous and point out ANYTHING about Fincher that Star Wars would benefit from?
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Nov. 17, 2012, 11:59 p.m. CST
adeceasedfan -- I don't recall the engineer planet being named
by lv_426
It was pretty cool looking though. I'd say you could just call it the Giger planet. I really looked like what you'd expect the engineer world to look like. There was also a female engineer character, multiple strains of xenomorphs, other creepy crawly Giger-esque creatures, as well as a whole secondary storyline happening on LV-223 where the adult version of the deacon is seen causing all sorts of mayhem. I'm not making this up. I actually did have a dream that was pretty much like watching an entire freaking movie of Prometheus 2/Paradise.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:02 a.m. CST
An auteurless Star Wars movie like this one needs nothing but an acting coach and a naturalistic Director of Photography. ILM can design their shots, and let it direct itself.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:04 a.m. CST
There were no prequel problems. They are not supposed to be any certain way.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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I want this now.
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Now that Brad Bird is out, Joe Johnston is my fav to direct. He has the aesthetic needed for Star Wars. That serial look with the modern twist. George lost that look in the prequels. Joe would bring that back, hopefully with a mix of practical sets and effects with CGI when needed.
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Planet Zeus was a reference to Harry's fake script review.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:08 a.m. CST
Captain America looked ok, but the lighting was like a McDonalds' commercial. Bring back naturalistic lighting.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:10 a.m. CST
I like Joe Johnston's visual compositions, but I do not like his lighting. Waaay too staged.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Both can direct epic movies that do not look like CGI-fests. Favreau has shown that he can't, even Iron Man the first, although entertaining, had the CGI effects poorly integrated into the pictures. And this is as much the director's job as it is the effect supervisors.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:19 a.m. CST
If it was the Johnston from Rocketeer I would be OK with it But...
by chien_sale
He has taken quite a stumble in recent years. His work on Cap was atrocious, especially the action. And I want a great action director for Star Wars. It's like Sam Raimi, they hired him for Spider-Man when he was already passed his prime and he went all corporate doing countless CGI crap. The Raimi from Evil Dead...Hell even the Raimi from Darkman would have made a kickass Spider-Man. Too late, though.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:28 a.m. CST
QUINT - I totally agree with everything you have said.....Jon Farvreau at this point IS THE BEST CHOICE
by wannabedirector
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Your description of Joe Johnson could be cut and pasted into any description of Jon Favreau. As long as you took out "few bright spots" and replaced it with "one bright spot that Robert Downey Jr. Handed him on a silver platter" I'd rather it wasn't Johnson either but Favs is a hack.
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Favreau is such a bad choice I'd pick George Lucas over him.
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Give me a director who hasn't relied on one actor to carry their films.
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Has the history. I think he is very capable of pulling it off.
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MAYBE Affleck. Or that guy that directed the Rise of the Apes movie.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:58 a.m. CST
At this point, Michael Mann, Duncan Jones, Fincher, & Blomkamp
by ganymede3010
Are our only hope, I knew this was too good to be true
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i say make three new interconnected trilogies.One can focus on Mark, one on carrie and one on harrison put a gun tp brad birds face and make him direct the luke trilogy sam raimi can have Carrie's and since tarantino is out give the han trilogy to mathew vaughn so weak they arent doing thrawn though.godamnit
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Han has a Brechtian aside about the French bourgeoisie, then shoots first
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Cohen brothers. On Tatooine. A Blue elephant sells his soul to the Lord of the Sith so that he can play his keyboard "real good". Meets up with a group of space rednecks, and wind up helping the local boy who's marginally less corrupt than his competition become elected to the Jedi council. There's supposed to be a flood, I think, and maybe bring back that space spice from Lucas' first draft of "The Star Wars", but I may be getting this all mixed up with "No Country for Old Fremen"
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Nov. 18, 2012, 1:13 a.m. CST
Chris Nolan by fat for me. Gore Verbinski second choice. Wachowskis third.
by zillabeast
Nolan is probably going to end up getting the next Bond film though, which is basically his lifelong dream. We will have to see.
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Give Kevin Smith a 100 mill. Affleck as Han. Jason Mewes as Chewie?
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SW 7,8 and 9 need to follow the blueprint of the originals but utilize the serious undertone of Empire, mixed with some bright spots. Nolan, Fincher and maybe Affleck are the best at doing this type of work. I don't want crazy fun Avengers type films, save those Star Wars for the latter films.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 1:24 a.m. CST
I think that Favreau is very overrated. Iron Man was enjoyable, but Iron Man 2 was underdeveloped and Cowboys & Aliens was pretty poor.
by Ecto-1
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Nov. 18, 2012, 1:26 a.m. CST
Just as long as they get someone decent, Brad Bird was too good to hope for.
by Randy
Bird's a master, but we have plenty of other solid directors to pick from. Honestly, part of me wants them to go with a crazy out of the box choice like Baz Luhrmann or Jean-Pierre-Jeunet. However, they will most likely go very studio with this and get a guy like Favreau. Like someone else said, I noticed that Star Wars can be great without getting a big name director, look at empire strikes back. Sometimes, if a script of solid enough and the producing is on point, you just need a director who understands narrative and drama well enough. This is a lot of directors could work, depending on the material given to them.
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Zemeckis is the only director out of all these suggestions who has a proven track record of bringing a tear to the audience's eye. If you think Favreau is a good choice for the new Star Wars, you obviously didn't GET the original Star Wars.
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Idiots.
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I'm surprised Joseph kosinski (From Legacy) isn't in the running.
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...is the reason that movies suck right now. And I'm not saying that as an insult to him. Favreau does his very best with every project he does. But many of the end results suck hard. Good movies aren't some scoreless teeball league where doing your best is all that matters, the results have to be there. Even he would say that he isn't the BEST director for this. He's better than fucking Fincher? Really? Hell, Verbinski? Aronofsky? Nolan? Jackson? Come on.
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Because I want to see Maads Mikkelsen (sp?) as a badass unknown Sith trying to bring back the Dark Side.
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I think they could be great for it.
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Star Wars Episode VII Directed by Satan himself
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Knows how to helm a billion dollar franchise, at least.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 1:50 a.m. CST
What matters is the script, and the writer and premise is already chosen
by Jared Bond
Seriously, get over the idea that any successful director is going to do this. There's no way anyone with a name and a career already going is going to want to waste years of their life being pushed around by Disney brass to make a merchandise commercial. The director they get will be someone desperate for a studio hit to revive their career, or someone hoping this will be something that will launch their career.
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Is leagues ahead of everyone else mentioned. Every film he's made is beautifully crafted, with a strong story, well drawn characters, emotional resonance, and great fun. He's unlucky that his inadvertent, though superb, star wars audition in John carter was, bizarrely, mistaken for a bad film, but Kathy Kennedy might be able to persuade the bean counters to stick with him. And he's clearly on the same, thoughtful, wavelength as Michael Arndt. Wall-E is the only film in decades to bottle the same lightning that struck with star wars, the empire strikes back, poltergeist, e.t., raiders of the lost ark, Indiana jones and the temple of doom, and back to the future.
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The above is by -bass ackwards-, and I'm not going to repost what I wrote. The effect is all ruined now.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 1:53 a.m. CST
So if Nolan's action isnt for everyone? He does everything else supremely well.
by zillabeast
It's a no brainier. He is the best choice by a mile.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 1:54 a.m. CST
Quint, Favreau will have everything in place, but his vision will hit a plateau. Have you seen his Iron Mans and Aliens & Cowboys?
by CodeName
Would love to hear your thesis on why he would make a great SW director. The guy means well, and it's obvious he's a geek, but his ideas are just middle of the road when it comes to sci-fi. Will Favreau know how to dig into the force? Will he hire expert, real life swordsmen to choreograph his action scenes? Has Favreau studied the the ideologies of Hayato Date? Unless Favreau has already transcended all of the above, then maybe he can carry SW on his shoulders. He's not the guy to do it.
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Kind of an Irvin Kershner vibe going on there. Last I checked, that's not such a bad thing.
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maybe the next next one. every disney director will have a go at it, like tag teaming a chick but with all hollywood participating.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:19 a.m. CST
Yeah give it to the director of Cowboys and Aliens - SERIOUSLY??
by Mel
idiots.
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So I'm just gonna throw Guillermo Del Toro out there and be done with it.
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He has proven with Harry potter he can make fantasy seem realistic. However will he want to work with Lucas. That the question for any name director. Nobody wants to be a puppet if you already have a good name for yourself.
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By Favreau's own admission, he's not a great action/special fx director (he hands that stuff off to the b-team). He's also not big on story or script, he likes an outline and a loose set with lots of improv, which works for flick were he gives a shit, but for studio movies that are paychecks to him, its just ends up being actors dicking around until the action team comes in (another thing Favreau has said, big budget flicks are easier because you have the action sequences to pull the audience along, and you don't have to worry so much about the other stuff). So, being a guy who isn't overly concerned with action, special effects, story, or script, why would anyone want Favreau on this? He needs to stick to films that center on charismatic leads who can bullshit with each other, not sprawling space operas with big casts and big stories.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:37 a.m. CST
best choice will be Nolan, but he will never do it ever!
by dioxholsters_scion
because star wars is turning into a disney fuckathon, that means you guys will never see a good director near it, expect loads of TV directors though. Thats the way it works. But hey, just see how many directors james bond went through until they hit a decent one... yea
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:37 a.m. CST
Peter Weir, a good choice but he wont do it either
by dioxholsters_scion
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she/he got nothing to lose now! hahaha, get it?
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:40 a.m. CST
David Yates I truely believe is one of the top 3 on Kathleen Kennedy's list
by zillabeast
He's been tremendously successful with his target demographic, and is honestly quite good. I think he and Verbinski are the safest bets for Disney right now.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:40 a.m. CST
The irony of the Matrix conquering star wars again
by dioxholsters_scion
the match was started in 99 and it comes full circle when tranny wachwaski helms the very franchise he competited against in winning nerd fans
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harry potter was unwatchable
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:44 a.m. CST
i would like to see a movie showing luke killing harry potter though
by dioxholsters_scion
call it Harry Potter and the blood that gushed out of his silly neck
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:45 a.m. CST
They need a director that can take the script and infuse Old Style Star Wars-ness.
by DidntPullOutInTimeCop
I'd love Nolan to come in and do that, but would he really wanna copy old movies? I'd say we need a director without a too distinct style. Tarantino is another, in my mind horrible, suggestion. With a great script and time to do it well Favreau could actually be the one (not The One, just the best director). And he seems to get along great with Ford, both Hamill and Fisher has been on his show, it seems to make sense. Just hope his geek mind doesn't explode when he gets the word.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:47 a.m. CST
forget old star wars, we need Star Wars for the 21st century
by dioxholsters_scion
things changed, we need to do something new but cool. no more space western, its been done by pretty much every sci-fi now. Time for change. New characters, forget boba fett, forget smugglers, give me new things.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:50 a.m. CST
Star Wars is one franchise that could withstand a major shift of direction
by zillabeast
Remember, KK is a smart businesswoman, and she is probably looking at all these new "gritty" sci-fi films such as District 9, and JJ Trek, and may decide that's the way to go. Wouldn't shock me.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:56 a.m. CST
Could you imagine Nolan? It would be sick how good it would be.
by temporalgyrus
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:58 a.m. CST
Nolan took a dead franchise and made, "the batman movie I never knew I always wanted to see." -Roger Ebert
by temporalgyrus
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Lucas has always said that he was watching a certain technology develop in order to do what he wanted for the next film. Then aviator comes out and he says he believed that that technology was almost there. I can only assume he was talking about motion capture. I heard from an inside guy that a test was done using motion capture to expand the obi wan vs vader light sabe fight for episode 4. That test was done while attack of the clones was in production. It was assumed by this guy that it would be added into the DVD original series for some sort of special edition. I was told it looked cool since the original scene was so short for the two titian Jedi knights finale fight. That Lucas always wanted that scene to be more epic so a digital Alec Guinness was made and for the time was pretty realistic. he later told me that the idea got scrapped because of unknown reason. Perhaps Lucas did not think the motion capture looked convincing yet. Anyway, I hope we don't see digital versions of Luke and Leia. I would rather the final story be about the older. Characters. Perhaps Han and Leias son being a possible Jedi with his fathers rebellious nature that needs to be mentored by Luke in some sort of cool crisis that could lead him to the dark side. My be cool to see Luke, Han and Leia die trying to pass the torch to a new generation. Just please. Not in CG motion capture.
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I'll direct Star Wars 7!
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:13 a.m. CST
Bayona and Amenabar should be great options, specialy the first one. He's got the Spielberg touch.
by kim
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His Tron: Legacy was full of SW references and imagery. Sam Flynn actualy held a lightcycle stick like a lightsaber! The aerial fights! The Vaderesque villain! The father-son dynamic. The story arc. He knows Disney, they know him. He is young, capable of great imagery but he will have to follow the script with reverence and a capable editor should manage any pacing issues.
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Do it!
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:22 a.m. CST
Danny Boyle - also a strong contender. The director will be a name people recognize.
by zillabeast
First impression of the new STAR WARS should not, and will not be, "huh? whodafuck is that guy?" It will be something that people recognize and connect to. Kathryn Bigalow is due for a blockbuster. Just sayin.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:31 a.m. CST
What's the point in getting excited about this? All the directors that would be any good either aren't interested or not "Disney" enough to be considered.
by RedJester
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...make it happen, Disney!
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That would be awesome. One thing is clear though, they need a top notch A-list director. Not some generic run of the mill director like Fav.
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The problem with all these ideas and debates is that most of them are not possible. Nobody seems to take into consideration that this movie is supposed to be released in 2015. A Star Wars movie takes 2 years to make with all that FX work. Whoever does this has to be available to get going immediately. Most of the names being thrown around already have projects in the pipeline for the next year or two. They're not going to dump things they've already got moving to go make somebody else's movie. And a bunch of the other names have long standing studio partnerships that they wouldn't blow up ala Singer leaving Fox to do Superman. Does anybody really think Nolan would leave WB, where he is a God who has a blank check to make any movie he wants, to go make Star Wars for Disney?
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theres no way zemeckis, nolan, or jackson will do it. They are the types to create their own worlds and follow no ones lead but joe johnston and frank marshall are the types i think will be considered. both have frequently worked with lucas, kennedy and the like over the years. johnston has had a couple of disappointments like wolfman, but i thought jp 3 was certainly better than lost world, plus rocketeer, honey i shrunk the kids, rocketeer ,october sky, hidalgo even jumanji has its moments. bottom line is that he knows star wars, disney type movies, effects and can direct actors and action well. frank marshall also knows all the people involved and is a solid director also, similar to johnston. i cant see kennedy hiring a big name who cant be controlled to a certain degree
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most of johnstons films have good old fashioned feel and humour to them which perfect to star wars. if u get a newer generation director you will end up with handheld camera, hyper editing, ridiculous action and toilet humour. none of which is good for star wars.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:06 a.m. CST
dioxholsters_scion: *no more space western* ?!!
by DidntPullOutInTimeCop
If we don't need that, don't make another Star Wars movie! What's the point of a 9 part saga if they don't feel like they belong together? Man you're way off! If they made movies outside *the saga*, then what you're suggesting could, maybe, work. Gritty Star Wars, fuck me.
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He clearly has a love for Star Wars. The family guy star wars were not just funny but caring of the image and feel of the original star wars..im surprised he has been overlooked!
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:56 a.m. CST
quint: jonston is middle of the road but not Faverau?
by chronicallydepressedlemming
The only good thing he's done to my mind is the first half of Iron Man 1. What has he done that makes you think he should be doing Star Wars? Jonston at least gets the pace and flow of pulp to be able to pull off a Star Wars that will feel like it belongs next to the original trilogy.
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1. Of all the names so far mentioned with any seriousness, his calendar for the next two years is the most auspicious. Indeed, there's a Star Wars sized gap between now and Finding Nemo 2's proposed release date in 2016. 2. His Twitter feed went silent in July, just before Lucasfilm and Disney evidently shifted into a higher gear in August, and perhaps indicative of a sudden need to keep mum. 3. After Star Wars VII proves to be, as is possible, one of the most successful and loved movies in history, critics and audiences will be inclined to reevaluate John Carter, which will, in the long run, likely more than make its money back and will, like The Wizard of Oz, be loved, with its initial release problems effectively forgotten. Having Stanton direct Star Wars VII is also the only reasonably likely way to wake the needlessly dormant John Carter franchise. Why wouldn't Disney want Star Wars to have an exponentially beneficial effect? (Brad would have been good too, but this way Disney gets two birds with one... sorry) 4. His TED talk shows that he's both not very good at reading from an autocue, and that he clearly loves, appreciates, and understands good stories, and what's special about great Disney and Star Wars films. 5. He seems incapable of making a bad film. The 'how do we market this' problem that blighted John Carter is, almost uniquely, absent in Star Wars. Star Wars, in a fundamental sense (and not that it won't need it in practical ways) has long since transcended the need for marketing itself. The John Carter mythology fell out of the popular consciousness some decades ago. Star Wars, by comparison, almost extraordinarily in light of the poor quality of the story and characters in the prequels, is at the heart of the popular cultural imagination.
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I only say that since I think almost every director ever has been connected to this project - including the dead ones. However, now I look at it, its actually one of the better ideas out there.. Yay me!
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Nov. 18, 2012, 5:09 a.m. CST
Blomkamp as Director, with Peter Jackson controlling him from the sidelines.
by Scrunchie-Scroochie
Give Neil Blomkamp the sandbox he needs, with Peter Jackson as his wise mentor. Jackson himself would not want the full director's gig, because he will be burned out from The Hobbit, but he could certainly give his little puppet Blomkamp a few nudges in a certain direction every now and then. Also, as is Jackson's fickle way, he may change his mind halfway through and decide he does want to fully direct one (or two) of the films, after he gets a taste for ewok flesh. Like Jabba and Salacious Crumb - the one-two punch of Jackson and Blomkamp would be a perfect fit for this franchise. Search your feelings...
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Re point no. 5, I should qualify that comment about the story and characters in the Star Wars prequels, lest it seem needlessly mean. It is specifically because of the abundance of joy in the story and characters that he created in the original three films that George Lucas's missteps with the prequels will prove not to matter so much in the long run. In this respect, I suspect that Stanton appreciates, more than Lucas latterly did himself, that Lucas's great talents were those of an inspired producer rather than a director, just as he seems to recognise that the great, classic Disney films owed much to Walt Disney, essentially, as a director of story and character, rather than as a producer.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 5:26 a.m. CST
Snatch Wars starring Brick Vader: http://youtu.be/vskHXtPuvBk
by batfunk
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Kennedy three months from now: "All the directors we wanted were tied up. So I just said 'George, why don't you do it? I mean, you know this universe inside out, there's nobody better'. And he was kinda reluctant, but the idea grew on him, and he said "OK, I'll do it". We're all so thrilled and excited. We have a terrific script, a really great story. I'm sure everyone is going to just love it".
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What about the composer? I'd argue, in fact, that as Star Wars films are, in an important sense, more produced than directed, the music in the films is on a par with the story and production design in terms of importance, and more important than the direction as such. E.g., Richard Marquand, as fine a contribution as he made to Star Wars, was less integral to Return of the Jedi than John Williams. In a similar way, and notwithstanding the poor treatment of his music in the prequels, Williams's scores in those films provided some of the, relatively few, alas, excellent things in them. It would be great if John Williams could have some input into the new films, but, simply in light of his age, and notwithstanding that he's doing particularly fine work right now, it's unlikely that he will be the sole composer, certainly for the two later films. Perhaps a relationship akin to that of Newton Howard and Zimmer on the Batman films would be wise, with Williams in the Newton Howard role, and Michael Giacchino in the Zimmer role, and the latter ultimately taking over on his own, as Zimmer did on TDKR. Giacchino clearly loves and has learned from Williams's scores, and has proved he can arrange and develop Williams's Star Wars music with Disney's Star Tours. Moreover, with John Carter he proved he could make a fine, epic, symphonic SF fantasy score, which is precisely what Star Wars requires. And his work generally is great. Star Trek and The Incredibles just being obvious examples.
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Surely he is pretty much the definition of the term 'Hack'?. Captain America is fucking un-watchable and clunky with terribly directed action with no pace feeling or imagination. The effects in that movie were syfy channel bad (that fucking awful green screen cgi wonky characters against terribly rendered background shit on top of the train?), the whole thing was just the epitome of the idiotic no attention span moronic noise and effects Transformers school of film-making that we seem to be plagued with at the moment. To me he is on a par with Ratner or McG...Captain America was worse than both X3 and Terminator Salvation combined, which at least, if you squeeze and try reeeeeeally hard you could at least say probably had a few decent scenes between them (I know it's a stretch)...but why even bother!? In summary. Soul-less, vision-less and devoid of talent. Joe Johnston is a journey-man hack...if this is what they are looking for then they are not making the Star Wars we have had in our hearts for a generation.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 6:06 a.m. CST
Actually, I'm kinda hoping for Brett Ratner just so I can see the entire internet explode
by Heironymous Mosh
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Only he would want the director of Cowboys and Aliens over the director of The Rocketeer.
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It has to be Blomkamp. District 9 was amazing.
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T'would be nice.
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One more tiiiiiiiime!
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If she could make bababooey a star, she can do anything
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But he helped design Boba Fett's suit, you say. Who gives a shit, I reply. But he has worked with Star Wars before, you say. So has Rick McCallum, I reply, would you want him directing? Come on, McCallum isn't even a director, you say. Johnston is barely one either, I reply, besides, you only want Johnston because of his non director work on Star Wars anyhow, conveniently forgetting what a truly mediocre director he has proven himself to be over the years. It's still not the same thing, you say. Okay, how about George Lucas then, he designed a whole bunch of Star Wars characters, do you want him back directing again? Um, well...fuck you, you say. If Johnston gets the job, fuck us all, I reply. And we all lol. Or not. Seriously though, Johnston would be a terrible choice, he's basically just a geek friendly version of Brett Ratner and Rob Cohen. These kind of guys add nothing to a film, they have no vision, no flair, and inject no energy, they are, instead, merely On Time And On Budget film-makers, who deliver mediocre, by the numbers product. The re-launch of Star Wars deserves better than that. The only good film Johnston has made is October Sky, and that didn't require any visual flair, atmosphere, or sense of adventure or excitement to it. I mean look at Joe Johnston's filmography as a popcorn entertainment/studio blockbuster director: Captain America - Not bad, particularly by his usual standards, but nowhere near as good as it could (and shoud) have been. Had all the right ingredients, but once again Johnston proved himself a poor cook, and overboiled the lot. The Wolfman - pure mediocrity, regardless of which version you watch. Hildago - A great adventure yarn turned into a rather plodding heap of mediocrity, thanks to the lifeless direction of Johnston. Jurassic Park 3 - Made Jurassic Park The Lost World look good by comparison. He couldn't even make dinosaur attacks exciting. Jumanji - Robin Williams might have been having fun, but bad cgi, and worse direction meant that many (most?) in the audience didn't. The Rocketeer - Nowhere near as good as the superb material he was given to work with. The cast did their part, but Johnston once again delivered a strictly by the numbers, and largely unexciting, adventure. Should have had that same feeling of timeless adventure as Raiders, instead it had more of the tired, worn out feeling of Crystal Skull. Honey I Shrunk The Kids - High concept, low quality, despite Moranis' best efforts to inject some life into the proceedings. Joe Johnston doesn't make awful per se, he just makes dull, flat, lifeless ones that reek of by-the-numbers paycheck film making, and usually end up being utterly and painfully mediocre and forgettable, no matter how good the material is that he has to work with, or what the size of the budget. He is absolutely not someone we should want to see put onto Star Wars, at least not if you want a film that has any chance of being something special. I mean honestly, if you want some kind of an idea of what a Star Wars film by way of Joe Johnston would be, then pick any of the prequels, and take away any of the exciting bits, and that's pretty much exactly what you'd get. We had flat and dull and lifeless for the prequel trilogy, I'd rather not have it all over again with this sequel trilogy, or else you may as well have left it all in Lucas' hands...
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Nov. 18, 2012, 6:37 a.m. CST
To anyone who has implied or directly said that the director choice is unimportant, it can be anybody or will inevitably be a studio puppet clearly knows fuck all about film production.
by Sean
This could go 2 ways. Find someone who will more or less mimic the tone and sensibility completely of the past films...clone them more or less OR a director who will be unbound to this, who can still maintain the key fundamentals that make Star Wars what it is...that can be suitable for kids but still go to very dark places (i was shit scared of Vader and the Stormtroopers as a kid and numerous other parts of the original trilogy. Hell, at 28 I was gobsmacked as watching Anakin's injuries in Revenge Of The Sith) and...break new ground. The studio is basically, the employer of the director, the client...there will have to be some give and take along the way but my belief most of the directors currently working (at least the ones we've all been speculating on...profilic names) have a set of balls to fight for what they want. They will have a creative vision and will not acquiesce to everything uttered by the suits. Just because Kershner and Marquand were not and to this day are not big name A list directors...it doesn't mean that ILM and all the other crews did all the work. What i prefer to be the choice for EP 7 is likely to be different to what i think the studio's choice will be...but so many powerplayers have turned it down so far already for various reasons. Affleck, Spielberg, Bird, Tarantino, Abrams all said no and the list is getting smaller. Much as i'd dearly love to see some of my favourite directors take a stab at Star Wars, i think it is worth giving it to a young, hungry director...someone like Blompkamp or Kosinski or just about unknown. But more importantly, he/she needs to be a fan. If you aren't a Star Wars geek and you take on what will be one of the most carefully scrutinised and mammoth exercises in movie making, you are doomed to failure. Seriously, i would give my left nut to direct a Star Wars film, as many of you would but i can freely admit that it is a fucking daunting proposition. Making Episode 7...(put 8 and 9 out of your head for now) will most surely separate the men from the boys. Again, to whoever gets it, old or young, established and trusted, new and eager...good luck.
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You couldn't possibly pick a more wrong choice.
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You said only an idiot would chose the director of Cowboys and Aliens over the director of the Rocketeer... Really? an 'idiot' This is also the director of Iron Man over the director of Captain America! Do you think Captain America was a good movie? did you think it even looked like an adult directed that movie?...it is not even competent. I rarely want to come on to the internet to argue with people...I just don't understand how people can watch films that should never have got past a first draught of a script being directed by people who can't make interesting moving images (at it's most basic level, never mind visual story telling or feeling or emotion) and think it's good entertainment. Cowboys and Aliens was a pretty standard action movie with a dumb popcorn premiss, but it's only saving grace was it's direction...it had pace and style, had effects that were worked on by people who cared about making it look real (not ONE effect shot in Captain America is passable to a paying audience, not one, it's a fucking con)...and professional. I didn't love Cowboys and Aliens but I recognised that it was made by a professional director who knows how to make movies...and it was a movie. I've not even mentioned Iron Man. I mean, that was mediocre material elevated by direction just as much as Cowboys and Aliens...the director brought his talent to it, injected feeling and pace and made damn fucking sure that it LOOKED LIKE A MOVIE before it was released. I'm just going to stop now. I can't be arsed.
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Correct on every count. This Joe Johnston talk really makes me mad, I've made all these points already above. It's not even about him...he's just a symptom. Guys who can't make films being allowed to make films. Actually I disagree with you on Captain America, you said it was ok...I honestly think it's at very least shockingly un-professional to release a film that looks like that and allow people to pay to go and see it...some of the worst effects I have ever seen in a big movie. Really shocking. It did not look like a finished movie on any account. I don't understand how it could have been released. Utter contempt fot paying customers by people thinking 'ah fuck it, they're all stupid anyway'.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 6:55 a.m. CST
I almost fell asleep during Cowboys And Aliens...personally i think everyone involved in that production, especially in the direction, was asleep with me.
by Sean
Very little effort seemed to have been involved in that film at all.
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I knew I just had to bide my time!
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The Transformers movies are not only released but are then deemed success... Where freedom comprises of being made to believe you have a choice between two parties within a system designed to keep you poor, wrapped in the promise of prosperity. Where the culmination of the human race's musical legacy is the x-factor ...in this world, you have no cause to hope for a new Star Wars film being enjoyable. Good night children. And good luck.
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You've got to be fucking kidding, right? On one side of the scales, you've got the mostly good - but far from great - 'Iron Man'. On the other side of the scales, you've got the utterly fucking MEH!-umvirate of 'Elf', 'Zathura', 'Iron Man 2' and 'Cowboys & Aliens'. How the fuck did Chinny McChinChin Favreau wind up on any sane fanboy's wish list of possible SW directors? He's the living embodiment of the antithesis of excitement.
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He can handle a multi-cook kitchen (London 2012), is a brilliant director and the whole thing will be shot in England anyway.
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I want him for JL.
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He's like an Orson Wells without all that genius baggage.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:38 a.m. CST
This will never EVER get one of the great directors! Never. A Nolan, Fincher or Cuaron would want to put his own spin on the universe. Thats not what Disney would allow.
by MariusXe
Its sad, but true.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:42 a.m. CST
And by the way... Nolan would be fucking great! He wouldn't have Jedis as main characters and would do a film about a bounty hunter or some criminal in the SW universe.
by MariusXe
It would be awesome, intelligent and, yes, dark. Still, will never EEEEEEEEEver happen! Not what Star Wars is about. Star Wars, now more than ever, is not about a good story. Its about money.
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Or someone from Troma.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:46 a.m. CST
They will hire someone who has a moderate amount of talent, but no artistic vision for it, so he does exactly what Disney wants him to do.
by MariusXe
A Joe Johnson or Martin Campbell guy.
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hes not that old yet is he? must be only in his mid 60s if that. but i read something a year or two back where he or Nimoy said they couldnt imagine directing a big budget movie today as it would be so different to when they did them in the 80s due to all the advances in technology, FX, CG, new cameras, the crazy fast editing etc etc that they just wouldnt be able to do it (think it mightve been when Nimoy or Meyer were asked if they would direct a new star trek movie) but im sure if Meyer were asked to do Episode VII and accepted hed soon get up to speed with everything (or at least direct the hell out of the actors on real life sets and leave all the CG stuff to the tech boffins - one would hope the lesson learned from the prequels is to NOT go overboard with all the green screen/virtual set stuff anyway) and bring in a fucking good movie!!
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:57 a.m. CST
Kennedy seemed to be saying it would be someone she's worked with...so bad new folks: it's M. KNIGHT SHYAMALAN!!!! shes produced all his films.
by FleshMachine
wouldnt that be the worst news ever?
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:58 a.m. CST
or what about if we broke Jonathon Frakes out of movie jail?
by CARTMANEZ
he's still banged up for having directed Thunderbirds...gotta be allowed out at some point...why not for Ep 7?
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I reckon he'd capture the spirit of IV-VI
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Lars von trier! Or Werner Herzog!
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With bizarre camera swoops and light sabers lopping off heads complete with geysers of red and blue blood ! Yeah, that'll happen.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:09 a.m. CST
fleshmachine - if its someone KK has worked with it could also be any of these:
by CARTMANEZ
Spielberg - has said no (even though really it should be him) George Miller Joe Dante Richard Donner Robert Zemickis Barry Levinson Frank Marshall David Fincher Clint Eastwood
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if not Universal? should aim Singers Battlestar Galactica for summer 2016 now...
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:20 a.m. CST
OMG NEWS SCOOP!!! - "James Cameron ditches Avatar sequels to pursue lifelong dream of directing new SW trilogy"
by CARTMANEZ
j/k - but hey it would be no more crazy than the whole Lucas sells company to Disney who will make new SW movies thing...or Arnie returns as Conan...or even Singer directing X Men again (although he was already involved with XMFC so not totally crazy) some crazy shit happening this year...dont rule more crazy out
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It was about at least one director: Irvin Kershner. With the on set decisions made by Kershner during the filming of Empire, he added more to the Star Wars mythology than Lucas ever did while banging out his scripts.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:27 a.m. CST
anyone else pissed at Spielberg ruling himself out of the game straight away?
by CARTMANEZ
correct me if im wrong but as i understand it - Spielberg was meant to direct Jedi but couldnt (something to do with Lucas resigning out of directors Guild or something) then he was supposed to direct a prequel (ep II or III) but in the end Lucas did em all (although he did help out on some Sith scenes) now its open season and he immediatly rules himself out saying its Georges sandpit type thing? Spielberg doing it would be like Brosnan getting to be Bond after missing out on Living Daylights - its unfinished business!!
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From that list, Robert Zemeckis is surely the most dependable and likeliest. Not a bad choice either.
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was desperate to direct one and asked Cubby Brocolli (mustve been the mid-late 70s - imagine Roger Moore being directed by Spielberg LOL) but CB turned him down so ended up eventually doing Raiders then there was something about Cubby saying ok you can now but by then Spielberg didnt wanna do it...
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:37 a.m. CST
also - Spielberg has never directed a SPACE set Sci Fi movie
by CARTMANEZ
CE3K...ET...TwilightZone...the JPs...AI/MR/WOTW...Indy 4 none set in space :(
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When I first heard about Star Wars 7, I *IMMEDIATELY* thought Joe Johnson. He has been involved with Star Wars forever and has now turned into a a competent director. I thought Capt. America was excellent. If not him, I vote they stay away from the "big named" guys. No JJ, no Faverau, no Singer, no Cameron, no Raimi, no Fincher, no Nolan, no, no no.... Get someone who is competent, but is still looking for his (or her?) shot. A virtual unknown. I look at ESB and ROTJ... I had no idea who Kershner or Marquand were back then (granted I was only 11 at the time.) I think the director here is less important than the actual story.
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Really??? The guy is a genius.
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Silence prequel? - yep Xmen? - yep Superman? - they wanted him to Terminator? wasnt he apprached before McG? when in any doubt get The Rat
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the man has the knowledge to direct big budget SF (Final Frontier)
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:52 a.m. CST
...and like Lucas created his own majorly succesful SF universe
by CARTMANEZ
Tekwar He knows....he knows
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:54 a.m. CST
since everyone is throwing Superhero directors around....whats Joel Schumaker up to these days?
by CARTMANEZ
just imagine "Directed by Joel Schumaker" coming up at the end in blue over the starfield backdrop
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Like the rest of the interwebs, I thought Green Lantern was total garbage. That said, I think it had much more to do with studio meddling and a terrible script/story. I think he could do an incredible job. I would cry tears of absolutely joy if they got either Zemeckis or Richard Donner to do it. Jon Favreau, NO. Joe Johnston, PLEASE GOD NO.
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or has HULK pretty much made his name poison to the SF genre?
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:59 a.m. CST
My money is on the sunshine/Dredd 3D guy. The character and story work in those movies is as powerful as it gets
by UltraTron
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Nov. 18, 2012, 9 a.m. CST
The guy is clearly the visionary Lucas was when he made THX1138
by UltraTron
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could it be him?....would he even consider it?
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Nov. 18, 2012, 9:03 a.m. CST
Dredd 3D? You mean the movie that AICN promoted ad nauseam but which stayed for about 30 minutes in theaters, right?
by ObnoxiousCamper
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you know this to be true..
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He's an incredible director... forget Hulk...
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To be fair, with The Wolf Man and Jurassic Park III, he came onboard at the last minute, and they were writing the script on the set of JP III. He was brought in to do the best he could with a movie that was already being made.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 9:19 a.m. CST
Move on to what jaws fan? Dick buckets? You do understand that nothing can stop starwars if Lucas couldn't kill it with 3 giant turd movies.
by UltraTron
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Nov. 18, 2012, 9:19 a.m. CST
Whoever it is, I just hope they have the love of characters that Kirshner had, but also has the self-restraint to use the special effects sparingly
by AlienFanatic
Empire was, to me, the perfect Star Wars movie. Even more watchable and entertaining than the original, even though Star Wars is my fondest moviegoing memory as a child. But Kirshner had the ability to see the humanity in the characters George Lucas created, while Kasdan wrote an excellent screenplay without getting bogged down in some of the tangled dialog that Lucas tends to write. We know Ardnt will turn in a solid screenplay, and likely much better than anything Lucas wrote for the Prequels. We just need a director that isn't going to lose it with "ooh shinies!" and commit every CG idea to the screen. We need big, HUGE character moments with Luke, maybe Han, and perhaps Leia (though I'm really struggling with how Carrie Fisher looks so incredibly different--and dumpy--these days.) We need a really compelling reason to look forward to VIII and IX. The director really will make a huge difference on this one. BTW, if Favreau directs, will we get a new Star Wars character named Tarky Stony, a wise-cracking Jedi in a power suit?
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Nov. 18, 2012, 9:22 a.m. CST
Carrie Fisher: worst fucking choice for a space princess imaginable. Should have been Caroline Munro
by UltraTron
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Nov. 18, 2012, 9:23 a.m. CST
Jane Fonda in that thong she wears in that italian dialogue movie I can never remember the name of would have been fine
by UltraTron
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i know Avatar 2,Avengers 2,JLA are all locked in but what about Blade Runner 2? (or the Prometheus sequel), T5?, Ghostbusters III? or even Tron 3? and arent they going to do BTTF 4 for the anniversary?
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Neither of these guys could pull it off! It would have to be a self directing script for that to work. Favreau isn't a good actor, let alone director. Need to think outside the "box".
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Awesome director
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:06 a.m. CST
Gore Verbinski turned a theme park ride into a good movie.
by Brian Hopper
If he can do that, he can direct a new Star Wars movie. Guarantee you that Disney will give him a close look. If you know anything about that company, you know how risk averse they are. The key factor with Star Wars 7 above all else is, Don't mess it up. That means risk aversion, and that means Gore Verbinski. Also, the buzz inside Disney is that despite its shaky start The Lone Ranger is pretty good. And not often noted about Verbinski: HE'S the one who interpreted Ringu into a new U.S. film, The Ring, and turned it into a huge hit. It's still one of the most successful horror films ever made. The feat accomplished there is somewhat analogous to refreshing Star Wars. And I'll add: Verbinski is a good filmmaker. He's not a corporate, by-the-books hack like so many others. Depp's schtick in the first Pirates was not well received at first by the Disney suits, and certainly not an obvious choice for the film. Who knew it would be worth billions of dollars? The Ring and The Mexican both have an edge, too. And Rango is filled with off-the-wall stuff. That first Pirates movie is an absurdly entertaining film. It's that rare film that, when you first saw it, left you walking on air a bit when leaving the theater. Just like Star Wars did in 1977.
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Pen15.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:07 a.m. CST
Really too bad Brad Bird isn't directing Ep. 7. I'd say "HELL NO" Johnston and Favreau.
by acroyear
I really hoping for J.J. Abrams or Brad Bird. :(
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you know the rest..
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:11 a.m. CST
if its JJ - it will be the the same as what happened with Singer going from X Men (which like JJ with Trek - he wasnt a fan) to Superman (which like JJ with SW he was a MASSIVE fan)....
by CARTMANEZ
...remember what happened there... if you love something too much it can hurt the end product (also see Jackson with King Long)
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...make it so!
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honey i shrunk the kids, rocketeer, jumanji, october sky, jp3(better than lost world for me), and hidalgo. he came in late in development for wolf man and captain america i think is his worst film
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nolan? fincher? jackson? theres no way theyll do it. they are directors who want full control
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:17 a.m. CST
After just having seen that borefest LINCOLN, I hope that it's not Spielberg. I still think it'll be Ron Howard.
by planetran_fan
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i could see that
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:19 a.m. CST
Someone mentioned Frakes...after he desecrated (and defecated on) THE THUNDERBIRDS, he should be relegated to working for Hostess Bakeries.
by planetran_fan
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Luke to Han after a lightsaber fight 'i just got my ass kicked!'
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:21 a.m. CST
And I'm with Ultratron...Carrie Fisher was an uninspired choice.
by planetran_fan
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maybe someone english
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Nevermind.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:25 a.m. CST
i'd LOL if its a Lucas padwan like a Clone Wars director...
by CARTMANEZ
then write off Episode VII as another prequel type thing
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he has directed a Tales from the Crypt im sure he could do this
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so many of you basement dwellers were thwapping your meat to her awesome bouncing boobs in Star Wars and metal bikini in Jedi? F'ing hypocrites.
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Mark if you cud just come over heeah like dat..now Mark i vant you to swing deh lightzaber in duh eearh like dat
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:45 a.m. CST
screw the other names...there is only one man that can do this...
by frehleyisgod
SW Ep7 absolutely HAS to be the comeback film for Hal Needham... it will be called Star Wars:The Kessel Run... imagine the possibilities... everybody in the SW universe in their own ships trying to complete the Kessel Run in the fastest time while trying to avoid getting caught by the Empire and having good old fashioned hi-jinks along the way... and don't forget that there will be a big fight near the end of the film with everyone involved... man...I can't wait for shit to get real and Porkins yells out, "Dun Dun Dun...!!!" and turns into Captain Chaos...
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:47 a.m. CST
you know thinking about it, im pretty certain Joe Johnson will get the gig as...
by CARTMANEZ
at its heart SW is 30s/40s serial stuff right? well for that you got Rocketeer and Capt America then you got the KK connection (JPIII) but ultimatly theres the strong Lucas connection - worked on the SW OT, Ewok movies, Willow, Indy trilogy, and even directed some Young Indy It will be JJ (now theres an AICN headline to throw everyone off when it gets announced right?!)
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He's a Disney favourite, he can handle big budget FX intensive movies, he can do family oriented movies that still have an attitude to them, he's the best choice. Every other director mentioned so far is an auteur who prefers to do their own thing, or is bland and safe. I would have said Andrew Stanton, but I doubt Disney would trust him again after John Carter.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:48 a.m. CST
If back in 1980 internet existed and people would had been throwing names of possible candidates for directing Empire, who would have voted Irvin Kershner?
by drompter
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Hey dude I thought your theory was great, and the main logic behind it was the description of 1952 as being a tentpole sci fi movie with mass merchandising appeal. Plus Brad Bird seemed to definitely fit as a potential candidate. So it held water as speculation, and as you have admitted the bit about matching the date 1952 to peoples births was probably an unnecessary elaboration on the main guess. Im actually still a bit peeved Brad Bird isnt going to direct and like most talkbackers I dont feel Favreau is quite the right man for this.
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1) already a Disney guy. 2) say what you want about the flick, but John Carter LOOKED like a Star Wars movie. 3) WALL-E. make it happen.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:53 a.m. CST
Welcome futurists, cyberphiles and the rest of you dateless wonders...
by Brian Hopper
If I had to pick two things that have come out of the back-end of Star Wars 35 years later with self-mocking humor and general all-around awesomeness, it's Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. And this is against the odds, given that it's Harrison Ford who turned into a huge movie star (before devolving into your weird, grumpy uncle). Any SW fan picking on Hamill or Fisher should be shot.
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Enough of this Jon "Cowboys and Aliens" Favreu nonsense.
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Stanton would be fine as well, but would he or Disney postpone Nemo 2?
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You can bet Lucas played a much larger role in those films than he will in these new ones, so I would argue the choice of director is more important in this case. Also, lv426 I do think Quints dismissive attitude to what you sent in is a bit unfair and to be honest, rude.
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he was created for this very purpose
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Iron Man. Iron Man 2 was so so, Zathura was allright, Cowboys and Aliens was fucking awful.
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Iron Man. Iron Man 2 was so so, Zathura was allright, Cowboys and Aliens was fucking awful.
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Maybe he'd want too much creative control? If Tgey want a hack, there's always Michael Bay or Brett Ratner.
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so i heard - ive never seen either of them
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11:10 a.m. CST
Guillermo Del Toro should make Mountains of Madness for 2015 - NOT Ep VII
by CARTMANEZ
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11:12 a.m. CST
Fuck Gore Verbinski - He sleeps through projects. Stanton or Zemeckis!
by Quarantine
The first 2 thought that came into my mind when I heard Disney bought Lucas was "Crap, does this mean the Pirates director or Snow White director were the front runners?" I forgot about the Pixar roster until people started mentioning Brad Bird and I became excited again. Looking at Kennedy's resume and Pixar's talents, if Bird is out then I think Stanton or Zemeckis are the only guys left that seem logical while still having the talent to excite. I could also get behind Mathew Vaughn but I didn't think Kick Ass or his X-Men movies had good cinematography or action sequences. I liked his humor and attention to character though.
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hes guy that has to have total control and create his own world without interference so it wont happen
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. . . but 'Up' alone tells me Pete Docter could do it as well.
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My world, Hard.
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Yep.
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... you KNOW you want it!
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11:31 a.m. CST
Yes. You could pick a worse director for EPVII than Nolan.
by Hesiod2k7
Woody Allen comes to mind. That being said -- Nolan won't do it because he would be constrained to follow the Star Wars cannon even more than he was in doing Batman.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11:37 a.m. CST
Troy Legacy was better than I thought it would be. Kesinski should be considered as well.
by Quarantine
The original Tron's story wasn't particularly strong so I wasn't expecting much of Tron Legacy but it had atmosphere and a better father/son story than I expected. The visuals and Daft punk's score were also first rate. It' one of those 6.5-7.0 of 10 movies that I'll watch more regularly than some 7.5-8.0 out of 10 movies because its light fun with a solid 3-act structure. I also think the scenes in "real life" looked great. The lighting was very much like David Fincher which makes sense since the Cinematographer was the same guy from Benjamin Button and a camera assistant on Fight Club.
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October Sky....... The rest were formulaic with only a bright spite here and there in each of the films. Most were very mundane pics.
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He want from colossal bust with John Carter -- which was panned critically, and by audiences -- to unappreciated auteur who's John carter is an underrated masterpiece, or something. John Carter was just OK. It was not a great film. It wasn't the shitfest that some people think it was either. It was just, meh. Kind of like Cowboys & Aliens which IS a bit underrated in my opinion. The problem with bringing in a big name director here is that Star Wars is not something that can just be totally reinvented stylistically. Lucas, in fact, TRIED to do that with Phantom Menace and the fanboys all had a collective heart attack. He went from Star Wars being a fun, popcorn flick paying homage to the old Flash Gordon sci fi serials of his youth into Lawrence of Arabia in Space. The people suggesting Nolan for this is incredibly brain dead. He's defintely not the right director for this franchise. Nor is Ridley Scott for the same reason. I'm actually surprised no one has mentioned James Cameron, who might actually be perfect -- but is busy working on his own franchise.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11:38 a.m. CST
Plus Joe is from the older generation, we need the younger fresher talent.
by iluvsyfy
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11:40 a.m. CST
These 3 SW films need fresh innovative talent who can direct dark serious fare...
by iluvsyfy
Not play it safe booooooooringggggggg, like the 3 prequels.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11:43 a.m. CST
As for Michael Bay....Let him direct a droidsformer film in the future
by iluvsyfy
It would satisfy the kiddies and make tons of money for the mouse.
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It would be one thing is John Carter was a critical success that everyone regarded as a really good film that simply succumbed yo poor marketing and budget problems. But, it wasn't that great a film to justify handing over the keys to one of the biggest Sci Fi franchises in the history of cinema to him to reboot. The ideal person would have been Joss Whedon, but he's tied up with Avengers 2. I think KK will be looking for another Joss Whedon to do this. Someone who is good with ensembles. One possibility I have't seen mentioned is Shawn Levy.
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Just check out the Lone Ranger trailer. He´s resurrecting a dead icon (sounds familiar?), and results are looking good. Now look at that shot of Johnny and Armie, trapped and threatened by a de-reailed train coming at them. Now replace them in your mind with two Jedis. Can you feel that sense of excitement? Saarlac Pit anyone?
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11:46 a.m. CST
Gore Verbinksi? Seriously gentlemen? A lot of folks are just calling out good directors even though they are very wrong choice. But Verbinski?? Oh my gentle Jesus
by Ali Kerim Bey
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Star Wars needs a talented director who will be otherwise invisible. I don't want every character in Star Wars talking in the same rhythm as Jon Favreau in Swingers - as happened in Iron Man 2, for example. I don't want any director out there to put their personal "stamp" on it. The problem with the prequels (aside from acting and writing, which were also big problems) was that they looked like Star Wars, but didn't feel like Star Wars. The reason Empire is the best of all the Star Wars movies is that Irvin Kirshner served the story and, for the most part, got out of the way. I hope whoever gets the job is smart enough to do that. And really, if that's the job, then get someone who's not a huge name. Get someone who will put the story and the tone first. To any director who gets this job I say, "This isn't about you. This is bigger than you. Don't try to own it. Just do a good job and keep your ego out of it."
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It'll be hilarious.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11:54 a.m. CST
Need to talk about casting director......there can be only one.......Nina Gold
by iluvsyfy
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verbisnki? hmmmmmmmmmmm not terrible. I'm still pulling for Fincher. We all know he would make the best film. I'd like to see him direct a standalone Tales of the Jedi movie though rather then one of these sequels...verbinski though is absolutely an awesome option. And I say that having positively hated the two pirates sequels. Those were smoking hot piles of garbage.
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Similar to John Carter, the plot in this just doesn't seem compelling enough to draw casual fans who don't care about the "brand's" past. John Carter had the same problem. A movie and its trailer should be able to pull in an audience based on the story setup regardless of what it's called. This is why the 21 Jumpstreet reboot was so surprisingly good. Even if you didn't know the original show you hear the premise of an ex-jock and ex-nerd having to go under cover as cops in High School and you already know what you're in for. John Carter's story was just so-so and the Lone Ranger's looks even worse.
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Verbinski is a lesser evil.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:13 p.m. CST
Fuck it give it to roman Coppola. CG is flawless. Let billy Zane be a bald guy in it.
by UltraTron
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:14 p.m. CST
Wes Anderson did such an epic job with Life Aquatic which is one of the great adventure films. Give it too em. Fuck it.
by UltraTron
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:15 p.m. CST
CQ- friggin iPad changed it to cg because it learned it from you guys bashing cg all the time
by UltraTron
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:17 p.m. CST
Hey anybody see Dredd 3D? If ya did then you know Danny Boyle is my new favorite director.
by UltraTron
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:20 p.m. CST
Anyways. This choosing a director shit is hard work. I can see why they leave it up to me same as when they got the idea for wreck it ralph from my posts here.
by UltraTron
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We don't want Michael Bay swooping crane shots, or David Fincher camera movements through coffee cups, air vents, and garbage cans. Again, this is why I think Bird would have been perfect and why I think Zemeckis or Stanton should both be right up there. Zebeckis, if he wanted it -- and it doesn't seem like something he would -- is pretty much exactly what you'd want. He's Speilberg-lite and is movies always feel brilliantly planned and executed as a result. Stanton didn't force his own style on much of John Carter. There were a lot of epic wide shots. You can already imagine him handling a solid Jedi action scene after seeing Carter gift guys and basically "force jump." The native aliens (an oxymoron, I know, but I can't recall their species name) had character and emotion (unlike most of the prequel aliens -- exceptions being Watto who, despite people being angry at the Hasidic Jew comparisons, was a pretty solid character). The dog-like creature in John Carter was likable enough. Stanton seemed willing to show wide shots of the space ships in Carter. Wall-e had a lot of vista shots and had a lot of restraint and intimacy. And let's face it... A bug's life was basically the magnificent seven with bugs, and Wall-e was like Chaplin in space so like-Lucas, he knows how to borrow from the past and put his influences into a blender. He seems well-suited to the project for all of these reasons, has the connections, and him directing Star Wars would probably help Disney recoup some money on John Carter as well. I have to think he's the guy.
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Hope Duncan Jones gets a shot
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Alex Garland ended up directing the majority of that film
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:37 p.m. CST
BRENDA CHAPMAN HAS BEEN WORKING FOR LFL FOR LAST 6 MONTHS. COULDN'T BE HER, RIGHT???
by Darth Busey
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:39 p.m. CST
Joe Johnston has never made a truly memorable film since The Rocketeer
by wcolbert
I'm sorry, but Jumanji was just OK. I guessss you could call it memorable as well, but just barely. Nobody is going to remember Captain America in 20 years. And Jurassic Park 3 forever tainted his credibility as far as I'm concerned. It was the rock solid evidence I needed that Johnston does not have an understanding of how to approach a big film. A talking raptor, dream or not? Really? I think he thought he was making Jumanji 2. And as for the much vaunted Captain America, I'll say it again...it isn't BAD at all, but it isn't spectacular. It in no way says "I could direct a great star wars trilogy that'll last for the next 30 years in the public image". Frankly I think the ideal would have been Spielberg, but as we know now that he won't do it... I can't really think of someone who has the sort of eye and mindset and imagination that the younger Lucas had - and a willingness to stick with the established universe and not try to do their own "new and cool thing" (invariably, this ends badly). I guess Blompkamp, I dunno. just not Johnston, and certainly not Favrau (loved Iron Man, but he just doesn't have that whimsy to him...though I'd still take him over Johnston).
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Nov. 18, 2012, 12:40 p.m. CST
I'M PRETTY SURE THAT LFL AND DISNEY WOULD BE HAPPY WITH RICHIE CUNNINGHAM IF HE WANTED TO DO IT.
by Darth Busey
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Nov. 18, 2012, 1 p.m. CST
Just give me buttons! No touch screens please. This is main difference between SW and ST. Buttons!!!
by clarntoon
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It won't make much sense unless you are schooled in the renaissance, but it will look fucking lush. There will be blood as well.
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Del Toro, Zemeckis, Wachowskis, Blomkamp, and Whedon are the only good names left.
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I could definitely see it if only for the great look he would give the props, set design and special effects. Although he may be forced to defer to ILM for that stuff. Let's see what he does with Pacific Rim first, but it's certainly creating enough industry buzz he's being offered a lot of projects lately.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 1:30 p.m. CST
Take it back to its wester roots? Give it to Clint Eastwood?
by clarntoon
We all know EP4 was a spaghetti western shot in space.
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I would watch the fuck out of that.
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As for Nolan - he has already shown us that he can make someone with a mask who should be menacing sound camp. Do you want Darth 2 to sound like Bane?
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Sky Captain was awesome.
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Ridley Scott's return to sci-fi
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:20 p.m. CST
Reading this TB, it's as if most haven't even seen Star Wars before...
by Jay
Fincher? Nolan? That District 9 guy? Dark and gritty like Empire? Sorry buddy boys, the Star Wars inside your head is not the Star Wars in the movies. Empire was certainly more serious in tone, but It was NOT dark nor gritty. It is not the R rated fantasy you all make it out to be. Nolan? It's silly how different and wrong Nolan's style is for SW. Star Wars is supposed to be FUN! The director has to take the story/characters seriously. Beyond that, we know Nolan, Fincher, etc aren't going to do this film. So stop wasting your breath. And let's get something out of the way. STOP trying to pin SWs success on one person, and one person only (And it's conveniently never Lucas) Empires success is not solely due to Kershner. It's not solely due to Kurtz, Kasdan, or even Lucas. How many times must it be pointed out that Kershner & Kurtz did NOTHING before and after SW that remotely represented their best work on the franchise? Never Say Never Again? Robocop 2? Return To Oz? Slipstream!? I just did to the director & producer of Empire what you guys are doing to the directors that are realistically being considered right now. The reason people keep bringing up Johnston, Favreau, or Verbinski is simple. They have a more classical, non-overbearing style, and they're good movies tend to happen when the script is good. We already know we're getting a quality screenwriter. So what SW needs is a craftsman who can work with effects. The names I listed, in that order, is who I would personally prefer to direct it. You can bash some of their movies, but as Quint said about the underrated Cowboys & Aliens, Favreau "directed the hell out of that movie". And he did. So did Johnston & Verbinski on their movies. But more importantly, they've always taken their subjects seriously. It's a no-win situation online, so it's not like it matters. But it's fucking laughable that people will bash Quint for suggesting Favreau, claim Quint doesn't understand Star Wars, and than name the most ridiculous choices themselves to direct. Fucking idiots.
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Stanton has the right sensibility, storytelling. Wall E, John Carter Johnson has a great ability to tell a story through visuals with believable CGI and gritty practical effects. LOOPER, Brick, Brothers Bloom
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well said sir.
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At least from the names I've seen. Although, I would like to see what kind of SW movie Rian Johnson would make.
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i was blown away by some of the stuff in TL - the haunting imagry, the score (the best score since Blade Runner), the 'feel' of it was just amazing - the opening with the big 'TRON' in the cityscape as Daft Punk blasted out the tron score, the night city scenes on the bike, the massive ship things picking up Sam, Bridges was really great too (especially at the end facing off with Clu) even little stuff like original Tron Boxleitner and having Inceptions Cillian Murphy in the opening was great it was just an awesome cinematic expierance (probably helped by the fact it was the first 3D film id seen at cinema having only caught Avatar in 2D) and this is coming from someone who didnt particulaly like the 1982 Tron and only went to see TL cos there was nothing else on and i had to see something on that particular day at that particular time the only thing that was abit iffy at times was Clu Bridges (and some bits he did look pretty good) - imo they should really have kept CG 1980s Bridges for in the grid only and not used any CG Bridges the opening (just keep him in the dark in the opening and been satisfied with the 1980s footage for the news bit)that way it could explain why Clu didn’t look 'quite' there anyway if the TL dude was announced as directed id be quite happy with that choice...(there were a couple of SW references in TL - the lightsabre gag and Jedi Flynn in Obi Wan style robes)
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:40 p.m. CST
Woulda been interesting to see Brad Bird use every part of the Bantha
by HapaPapa72
But a Rian Johnson or Joe Johnston SW sounds good too.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:42 p.m. CST
Quint really?! You class Blomkamp as a "Holy Shit" director and in the same league as Fincher? Dude.
by peter
I mean, I loved LOVED District 9 but he's made 2 features 1 of which we haven't even seen yet. Sure a bunch of great shorts and a few commercials but to put him in the same league as Fincher... that's a little generous isn't it.
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cmon its gonna be him isnt it i think JJ will get announced sometime this week
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:46 p.m. CST
watching TRON LEGACY in 3D made me want to buy a motorbike and ride around streetlit cities at night listening to the Daft Punk score
by CARTMANEZ
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Fincher or Spirlberg yeah Blomkamp.....not so much (at least lets see his new film anyway)
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:52 p.m. CST
Stanton committed big budget movie suicide with John Carter
by CARTMANEZ
if he hadnt pushed for JC - maybe hed be in with a shot. (but then he wouldnt have done any live action?) after JC i dont see how. it was all very prequelish and more importantly - didnt make bank also i heard him get abit confrontational in a couple of interviews with regard to the title and the budget...not a good thing to do
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:54 p.m. CST
hmm lets see who is in Disney's pocket.... personally I still vote for Gore.
by peter
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:56 p.m. CST
cartmanez, yeah not that Quint gives a shit about my opinion but he's lost a bit of cred with me over that Blomkamp comment.
by peter
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Johnston worked on the first Star Wars and designed Boba Fett... He even won an Oscar for Raiders of the Lost Ark. Don't you think it would be awesome to see him take over the reigns of a franchise he helped define?
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Nov. 18, 2012, 2:58 p.m. CST
all those big name directors saying no to SW....like directors saying no to star trek in years past
by CARTMANEZ
whod have thought it would get to a point when Trek is considered cooler than Wars. thank the prequels
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The big yellow one is the sun. ;)
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He has better things to achieve in his newly formed live-action transition. Will be interesting to see where "Star Wars" can go, but i feel a new direction is needed for this franchise without the fear of feeling repetitious.
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the more i check out JJs bio i more im convinced its gonna be him..he started out on SW/ESB/ROTJ and Raiders/Doom (plus worked on Willow, Howard the fuckin Duck, the Ewok movies, wrote a Droids ep, directed Young Indy and even worked on the original Battlestar)...he's directed Disney films (Honey i Shrunk, Rocketeer)...big budget 30s/40s serial pulp (Rocketeer/Capt America)...Spielberg action (JPIII)...and even horror (Wolfman) - (which will come in handy for the darker Sith elements) the man has the connections, the body of work, the age and expirance - its got to be him.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:21 p.m. CST
JJ is actually better for SW than ST, but that won't happen
by Detached
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:21 p.m. CST
and with the right script, martin campbell could do a great job
by Detached
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I've only seen the first pirates and I thought it was cack but Rango was fucking superb, so I wouldnt have a problem with him doing star wars if he can deliver on that level.
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First of all, Spielberg would be perfect. Just perfect. He could capture that magical feeling that star wars had easily. But i think Andrew Stanton is the man for the job. John Carter was an amazing film, it just didnt do too well at the Box Office. Which obviously hurts his chances. But i don't think that should affect any decisions to have Stanton direct SW. Because its STAR WARS! People will flock to see Ep 7 no matter who's directing. And with Andrew Stanton Directing and writing/co-writing the screenplay, it would be quite an amazing SW film.
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One thing Favreau has going that I thought many fan boys would have pointed out is: although he has a lot of CG on his films, Favreau does also make a point of using practical effects where appropriate. I think that is what was missing from many of the prequel films. I did not expect them to look all shiny and Flash-Gordon-like by use of CGI. Although I knew it was a more "civilized age" I still had expected the prequel films to have a more boiler plate and rivets look. A bit like the reimagined BSG, but less dark or violent. My guess is that they will grab someone from left field. I don't think anyone predicted Michael Arndt as the screenwriter, so my guess is that the director will be unexpected. Joe Johnson does make a lot of sense, but I assume he already has projects on the go. On another more, while I know Spielberg career is past SW type films these days, but I would have loved to have seen what the Beard would have done. Question: any idea if they are looking for the director to sign or 3 films or are they planning for a new director for each installment of the sequels?
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:35 p.m. CST
When speaking about Johnston, no one brings up Hidalgo?....
by SlickyVonBoner
I thought that movie was amazing.. it had heart, adventure, little bit of romance. I think it's his best directed movie by far. The direction is in the vein of Raiders of the Lost Ark.. I think this guy can easily pull off a Star Wars movie with the right script.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:37 p.m. CST
Christopher Nolan wouldn't know fun if it came up and slapped him in the face
by Al
I'm a big fan of Christopher Nolan but "fun" is not a word I would use to describe anything that happens in his movies.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:37 p.m. CST
what about a Harry Potter dude like Chris Columbus, Yates etc
by CARTMANEZ
but then itd be like awwwww no! a Harry Potter guy YAWN
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:38 p.m. CST
Though looking at IMDB, Johnston is currently filming a project.
by SlickyVonBoner
If Kennedy and Lucas approve a script they will want the director available right away. Hmm, look for directors that are open at the moment.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:42 p.m. CST
Looking at a list of directors that are in post-production
by SlickyVonBoner
And could be available soon ... Guillmero del Toro (my personal favorite), JJ and Neill Blomkamp.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:44 p.m. CST
Also Peter Jackson will be finishing up Hobbit movies for the next 2 years.
by SlickyVonBoner
so he's a no go.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:45 p.m. CST
The new SW trilogy is God's way of testing all of you to see of you will finally move on with your lives....
by Bobo_Vision
....or if you will waste away your time and your Sundays debating this useless crap only to have Disney eventually take a giant dump in your mouths and your souls 2 to 3 times a year for the next few years.
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Ronald McDonald
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from about 97-05 shit ahh fuck you internet you ruined my life! (or gave me a life - from a certain point of view...)
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:53 p.m. CST
What's the name of the director of A Serbian Film? Get that guy! If people are suggesting Nolan, then that guy is a valid choice too.
by hank henshaw
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:53 p.m. CST
what about the guy who brought Bond screaming like a madman into the 21st century?
by CARTMANEZ
Lee Tammaoi or whoever the fuck you spell it - yeah i said it
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Nov. 18, 2012, 3:56 p.m. CST
imagine....just imagine....if on Monday morning you click on the latest AIC news article entitled "And the director of Episode VII is..." and then read the name....
by CARTMANEZ
Joseph McGinty Nichol
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I don't think Johnston can direct a feature film to save his life. His films are so empty, he does little more than shoot what's on the storyboards - I don't think character and emotion is ever considered when he makes a movie. He would even be a downgrade from George Lucas directing. Favreau hasn't directed a great film since "Swingers". Iron Man 1 and 2 are soulless and over-produced merchandise commercials. I really hope the new Star Wars films get directors that can actually make memorable big-budget films.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:07 p.m. CST
Bob Zemeckis gave an entire generation of kids nightmares FOR LIFE with all those dead eyed nearly people CG flicks
by CARTMANEZ
the meeting will last 2 minutes and end with 'get out of here Bob'
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:10 p.m. CST
How about the one person who actually did something great with the franchise in the last 10 years!
by BlackLodger
Has noone thought about Genndy Tartakovsky...No real film record to speak of, but the Clone Wars cartoons were truer to the universe than anything in the prequels. And they actually made Sammy J into a badass Jedi. It's the smartest move. Who else has actually handled the series at all besides Genndy? Nobody that's who....Video games and Halfway decent CGI toons not withstanding. Think of the emotional content of Titan and Samurai Jack mixed with his visual knack. It's the only way to go. Name recognition is the only reason he won't be given what he actually deserves.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:12 p.m. CST
In other news: I am also not directing the new Star Wars movie.
by Crooooooow
I will, however, be directing the the bestiality porno Barn Whores - Rise of the Sheep
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:19 p.m. CST
Of the directors who haven't said no... 1) Zemeckis 2) Stanton 3) Yates
by Quarantine
1) Zemeckis - Basically Speilberg-lite and knows both Kathleen Kennedy and George Lucas on a personal level. Has directed kids fare, dark actor-driven fare and lots in-between. Has a classical, timeless style and charm to his direction. 2) Stanton. A film geek that understands mythology and family entertainment. Disney still believes in him and he'll be motivated to make up for Carter. Wall-E was charming, intelligent and played well against all demos in many countries and had a classical feel in many ways. 3) Yates did a really great job of the Potter finale and balanced darkness with family friendly entertainment. There were some fantastically inspired scenes in both films and the final assault on Hogwarts was impressive with excellent action choreography. Both Potter films had terrific cinematography as well. As I'm writing this I'm reminded of the fact that Yates should be second here and Stanton third but I'm writing this on a tablet so I'm not about to edit or shift things around. Yates is somewhat underrated. I know people think that any director can step in and direct a Potter film but that last one was epic. He'd be an excellent choice.
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Firefly, hello? Just made Marvel over a billion dollars? Known for working with ensembles? HOW IS THIS NOT THE FIRST NAME BEING MENTIONED?
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its that simple (i bet Whedon is furious he cant do Ep VII :)
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:30 p.m. CST
this movie is about the money flow to disney like someone said
by dioxholsters_scion
it will be crap with a crap director, for the people who feel somehow demeaned by the mention of nolan in these thread, i hate you and you will WISH he had agreed to do it. Nolan, is the most perfect of choices, his problem though is that its either his way or the high way and disney rather have a fuckathon with star wars than make it one director's vision.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:31 p.m. CST
this who debate is waste of time, we all know star wars will suck, 2015? disney is after money
by dioxholsters_scion
And Moon and district 9 are overrated pieces of okay run off the mill crap, they just liked because sci-fi has went so far down hill than anything half-assed seemed great.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:32 p.m. CST
Everybody thought of Whedon first but Avengers is his baby now
by Quarantine
Whedon is probably the first guy everybody thought of along with Peter Jackson but both have other priorities. I don't see Jackson working for IlM because of how important Weta is to him though Kennedy probably did get to speak with him during Tin Tin. Jackson is improving as a filmmaker so if he was given it with Arndt delivering a good script it could be amazing. Jackson likes big sets and has a history of using practical effects where possible so if he were announced I'd be excited.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:34 p.m. CST
Wall-E was the absolute crap, but im glad people finally realized how shitty that director is now
by dioxholsters_scion
hack needs to fuck himself
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:36 p.m. CST
whedon and avengers are the worst hollywood couple
by dioxholsters_scion
disgusting movie, makes me vomit.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:43 p.m. CST
http://www.empireonline.com/features/star-wars-director-rumour-control
by CARTMANEZ
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He has the technical ability.
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Ooooh, I'm edgy and relevant...
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Nov. 18, 2012, 4:48 p.m. CST
Bong Joon-Ho, Park Chan-Wook and Kim Ji-Woon to direct the trilogy
by Happyfat73
These Korean guys are directing circles around the Americans at the moment anyway... make it a Korean SW trilogy.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 5:02 p.m. CST
Disney, write Peter Jackson a check for $200M and give him final cut
by Rtobert
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He successfully rebooted the Bond series twice (GoldenEye and Casino Royale), plus he did a hell of a job on The Mask of Zorro. Is he a sexy choice? Of course not. But he's got a track record of treating iconic material well -- getting great performances out of actors, and delivering impressive visuals.
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Glad someone else agrees
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JUNE 2012 “I can’t speak with any specificity as to what the next thing will be. There are amazing opportunities that have arisen as a result of this. One of them, I will say, will probably create a good deal of ire against me on the Internet when people find out what it is. So, I just want to say in advance that I promise you, for all those who love the mythology that I will be tackling, trust that I love it as much as you do. And I will respect it, and hopefully make it not suck.” 11 NOVEMBER 2012 I would not comment much on it, but I’m as much a Star Wars fan like everyone else who grew up with it as one of the most important in their lives. I am deeply aware of how incredibly important it is for billions of people. It really is a mythology, and possibly also a religion for many. I can not comment on what my involvement would be, but I can definitely say that I would love to direct a Star Wars movie at some point in my life.It would be incredible. I will not be deterred by it. While I understand that every thinking director who cares about the series as much as I do, would be afraid to ruin something. But I also believe that there is a risk that many directors would gladly take, precisely because they care so much about it. http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/rumors/colin-trevorrow-on-directing-star-wars-ccamp.php
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I think Spike Lee should direct the next Star Wars. Yep...that's it...Spike Lee.
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99% of people posting on here would see it if it was written by my neighbour (if they fired michael arndt) and directed by my dad's dog. It's nigh on impossible to beat the original trilogy so the best we can hope for is better than prequels. With George away from writing and directing we are in with a chance. Let's just cross our fingers and wait.
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Bird would never even consider doing a Star Wars movie. Why? Well, because at the end of the day it's NOT their gig at all, it's Lucas's, Disney's, Kennedy's, the director is too low down the food chain to have enough influence. So we're gonna be stuck wtih Ratner level madness, trust me. I personally still believe Del Toro pulled out of The Hobbit mainly because he was NOT going to get his own way and make the movies he wanted. This includes studio pressure for 3D etc. yes, but also the fact that he was always going to have Peter Jackson to answer to. If it had been the other way round, Peter wouldn't accept that either. No GOOD director wants or needs that kind of shit going on. A paycheck director will gladly step in and take a slice of this franchise. Favreau would do it, but I fucking hope they don't give it to him.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 6:19 p.m. CST
i mentioned martin campbell too - he was actually my first thought.
by Detached
he did such a great job on casino royale... yeah, green lantern was bad, but that was a bad script, possible studio interference, who knows. but i think campbell could do a great job.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 6:26 p.m. CST
Martin Campbell you say? Can you say "Green Lantern"?
by urmomsfuckbody
Enough said!
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Nov. 18, 2012, 6:52 p.m. CST
It'll never happen but what kind of awesome job would be done if it were directed by CHRIS FUCKING CUNNINGHAM?
by Sean
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Boba
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Nov. 18, 2012, 6:56 p.m. CST
I still don't see why everyone is wanting former big blockbuster fx driven summer movie directors. Get someone who has done an "American Graffiti" not someone who has failed at a Star Wars already.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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I honestly can't think of a good director who isn't mainstream. All I do know is that I want it to be someone who knows how to emphasize story over the fx, like Bryan Singer. That was the prequels main failing to me... In the OT you'll notice a better balance, maybe because they were limited by the technology, but by the time Lucas gained the power to do anything he wanted visually, it all went to shit. Ideally, Spielberg doing a star wars would be brilliant. All these other directors people are throwing around aren't worthy of helming a star wars film. The question isn't if the director is capable of making a good or decent piece of cinema, the question is if he can make a GREAT piece of cinema, something beyond the norm. I'm thinking Del Toro, but I don't like how his wacky visuals overwhelm his movie's story sometimes.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 6:58 p.m. CST
Disney Star Wars will NEVER be better than the prequels, because the prequels took risks a studio WILL NEVER TAKE.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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During the on-going Rebel-Clone Republic Whatevs War, Master Luke sends jedi-in-training JarJar Willard on a dangerous mission to a planet far far away to assassinate a renegade Colonel Han Solo who has set himself up as a god among a local tribe.
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would be cool
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:05 p.m. CST
I think part of the problem with landing a big name is that Disnet already announced that there would be more Star Wars movies after the sequel trilogy is made
by Stegman84
Therefore any big name director who actually does want to work on a Star Wars film figures it is probably best to bide their time, wait this sequel trilogy out, and then go for the gig of making a Star Wars film that could truly be their own, and not so beholden to a series already two thirds made, and beset by fan expectations of what the next films in this sequel saga should be and do and contain. I mean why make a Star Wars film bound by all the creative limitations and strains that you will have to face in doing the sequel trilogy, when you can just wait a few years, and then pitch your own distinct take, and create your own characters and story that take place within the greater Star Wars universe. Use those cinematic toys to make your own thing, rather than trying to copy and follow on from Lucas' past work. That's my theory anyway. It's not that none of these talents want to work on a Star Wars movie, they just don't want the headache and responsibility and limitations of working on the sequels.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:06 p.m. CST
I think either a very very indie director, or an older guy like Donner would be WAAAY better than a young guy in the studio system. Why? Nepotism and ass-kissing gets you there. Not talent.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:11 p.m. CST
"When I was nine years old, I went to see Star Wars like ten times and I started breaking down how they made the shots and studying how to make a film." John Singleton - John Williams composed for him on ROSEWOOD.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:24 p.m. CST
Saying Whedon should do it is like saying the Buck Rogers TV pilot director from the 70s should do it. Firefly is nothing compared to a Star Wars movie.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:25 p.m. CST
Besides, Whedon made his own space saga, right? Wouldn't it be like Lucas taking over Firefly? How bout some respect.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Sounds like he's it based on his quote from June.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:26 p.m. CST
Jesus, if you're going to have Whedon do it, why not the Riptide guy, or the Magnum PI guy?
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:28 p.m. CST
Are you guys BLIND? This is awful...
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuEfGbj9qS4
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Firefly was excellent with a tiny budget, and the Avengers was the comic equivalent of succeeding with an "unfilmable" novel. He won't pass on Avengers 2 though.
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To be honest, Kershner was a middle of the road director as well (Never Say Never Again and Robocop 2, anyone?), yet Empire turned out the best of the six movies. No seriously-above-average director has EVER been given the reins.
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the lesser of evils. Not to mention a safe return of investment.
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Only saw it once, but I remembered enjoying it a lot more than the mess that was The Lost World.
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Watched Xmen 2 last night, and it was so over-the-top compared to First Class. I think Vaughn created a very believable world.
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Nice.
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Judd Apatow: the 400 Year Old Wookiee Martin Scorcese: the Departed Jedi Sam Mendes: Spacefall Tarantino: Reservoir Ewoks/ Pulp Fett.
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Little doubt about that.
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I really don't. Nothing on his filmography makes me think he's be good for this.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:50 p.m. CST
According to Comicbookmovie.com a NO NAME Director has already gotten the GIG!
by ganymede3010
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=70240 Interesting, although I'm not 100% convinced.
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Favreau hasn't directed a great film since "Swingers"
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That was supposed to be a quote. Anyway: Favreau did not direct Swingers. Doug Liman did.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:51 p.m. CST
grinspoom Return of the Jedi? Empire Strikes Back? He storyboarded sequences. Designed stuff. If you look at his work, is framing matches early ILM.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Joe Johnston it is.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:53 p.m. CST
A "no name" director like Colin Trevorrow is actually a better choice than a studio fave like Favreau.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Mea culpa, folks.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 7:55 p.m. CST
Get Joss Whedon and Nolan to co direct,Whedon for the good guys/space battles and Nolan for the Sith.
by JohnWayneWasGay
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I can’t speak with any specificity as to what the next thing will be. There are amazing opportunities that have arisen as a result of this. One of them, I will say, will probably create a good deal of ire against me on the Internet when people find out what it is. So, I just want to say in advance that I promise you, for all those who love the mythology that I will be tackling, trust that I love it as much as you do. And I will respect it, and hopefully make it not suck.
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Happened to watch The Spy Who Loved Me the other day. Holy fuckin' shit, Munro was hot at her peak.
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Hard not to draw conclusions from that quote.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:06 p.m. CST
Trevorrow tweeted out that he'll be waiting in line next to Bird
by Bladerunner751
Doesn't sound like he got the gig either.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:08 p.m. CST
People may joke about Roland Emmerich directing but he'd actually be a really good choice. One of the best choices.
by Charlie
He can handle giant special effects movies with ease. He has a great sense of action and visuals while always shooting in a very traditional cinematic approach. None of the shakey over the top stuff. It's all right up there on screen clear as day. He delivers what you want. Character's are always important to his films, often they can be cliched and thin, but they do work to anchor the more silly elements. When you see most of his films, the best parts are the direction, the production design, the action and the visuals. They're always fun and exciting films. He delivers what is promised. Give him a good Star Wars script and he sure as hell could give us an amazing film from it. If you logically think about it, he's probably the best suited. His style isn't incompatible with Star Wars. He can handle special effects as good as anyone. He knows how to deliver a big block buster, that is above average and entertaining. Look at any of his big films that have issues. Is it with the directing or the script? Does he not get the absolute best out of those scripts? To me Stargate Independance Day 2012 10,000 BC Day After Tomorrow Shows he has the skills to deliver a classy star wars film. As long as he isn't writing the script. However he'd probably have a lot of good influence and ideas. Especially on the action side of things.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:25 p.m. CST
Here's a quote from Trevorrow when he gave a interview to a Swedish Blog 6 days ago!!!
by ganymede3010
1) Obviously, you are not in Hollywood preparing some big movie franchise. I have to ask: Are you directing one of the new "Star Wars" movies? It is not something that I can comment too much on. But I can definitely say, I am as much of a fan of Star Wars as everyone else for whom Star Wars was the most important thing in their life, when they were a kid. I'm deeply aware of how profoundly important it is, to billions of people. It really is a mythology and possibly even a belief system for a lot of people. I certainly can't comment on what my involvement may ever be, I can definitely say that I would absolutely love to direct a "Star Wars" film at some point in my life. That would be incredible, I'm not daunted by it. Even if I understand that any thinking director who cares about it as I do, as much as a lot of directors do, would be afraid of screwing it up. But I also think that it's a risk that a lot of directors would be willing to take, because they care about it so much. http://geektyrant.com/news/2012/11/12/director-colin-trevorrow-talks-about-star-wars-episode-vii.html
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:29 p.m. CST
But after that, they are gonna be some really cool and exciting Star Wars universe movies. You're gonna see really bold, exciting directors, they'll do a crazy, underworld Star Wars movie and all kinds of stuff. And I'm excited to watch all those movies.
by ganymede3010
interesting indeed.
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How much is the bloated Turkey Neck paying you to bombard every SW thread with your inane banter? Ballpark figure? *George's precious vision* That's rich!
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:42 p.m. CST
For people who think that the Jedi's inability to sense Palpatine was the Sith Lord was a "plot hole", you're having a real hard time guessing the director of Episode 7.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:43 p.m. CST
It's all love, drmorbius. I've been a die hard STAR WARS fan since 77. Never gonna get me down.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 18, 2012, 8:46 p.m. CST
I agree, jawsfan. Let all the hacks have their STAR WARS so they can be shown for what they are.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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From the producers of Little Miss Sunshine. Hmmm... Obvious link to the writer of SW VII. Also, has a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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anybody?
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hadn't thought of him. he could work out really well.
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as i said earlier, that was a bad script. but campbell can deliver the goods if they don't screw up the story. besides, every director makes flops. the beard himself has certainly not hit every one out of the park.
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when i want to find something in a talkback, i just use "ctrl-F" in explorer to find a word. that could help next time (i imagine ever browser has a "find" function). just fyi....
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the right story. the same martin campbell who gave us casino royale also got stuck with the mess of the green lantern script.
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Blue Jean. She got a camouflaged face and no money. Remember. They always let you down when you need 'em. Oh, Blue Jean. Is heaven any sweeter than Blue Jean?
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Nov. 18, 2012, 9:04 p.m. CST
I know what would make the RedLetterMedia fans happy. CROWDSOURCE the movie. Then TEST SCREEN it for a bunch of cynical Gen-X ers. Then do a "Phantom Edit" before releasing.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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She's got the whole package. The eye, the brains, and the BODY! Va-va-va-VOOM! HUBBA HUBBA!
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Nov. 18, 2012, 9:29 p.m. CST
Just finished "Safety Not Guaranteed" - It's a bit like Harvey/Kpax if directed by somebody somewhere between Spike Jonze and the Little Miss Sunshine team
by Quarantine
Honestly, my wife loved it. It was a charmer. It's been a while since I watched a festival charmer so I enjoyed it but I'd be lying if I thought I saw anything in it that made me think he was ready for Star Wars. Then again, consider American Graffitti. Maybe George saw his movie, met the man, and felt the same way. He's obviously a huge Star Wars fan like many of us. There are at least 3 references to Star Wars in the movie. As far as directing style goes, I'd say he's closer to being somewhere between Spike Jonze and Little Miss Sunshine team than other hipster directors like say... Wes Anderson or the guy who did 500 days of Summer. Anderson and the 500 days guy but have a ton of style and they like to show it off. Colin Trevorrow is less showy and a bit more organic. The tone was a little bit like Little Miss Sunshine at times and near the end a little bit like a Spike Jonze film. The writing wasn't Eternal Sunshine good but it was clearly an inspiration, as was the old movie Harvey I'm sure... and perhaps even Kpax (though that sounds more like an insult than I mean it to). He'd have to show a lot of growth to be ready for Star Wars but in a weird way I'd feel excited that Lucas and Disney were willing to take a risk on a younger director that really loved the material. Peter jackson stepped up from the Frighteners to do LOTR. Christopher Nolan stepped up from Memento to do Batman Begins. The Wachowskis went from Bound to the Matrix. Lucas stepped up from American Graffiti to direct Star Wars. Many directors have been given opportunities to take on huge projects after smaller budget work so if they go this route we can only hope it works out in the long run like some of these leaps of faith in the past have. In some ways I'd prefer something like this over a well known pro. Maybe Trefforov can somehow rekindle the organic quality and sense of wonder that the originals had. Here's hoping!
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Search your feelings, you know it to be true.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 9:33 p.m. CST
Stegman makes a great point above about why most top directors are likely so fast to rule themselves out
by Childs
They are probably all waiting until after the sequels are done, and all the baggage that comes with them is out of the way, then they can make their own Star Wars films in their own way. Oh, and I also agree with Stegman's other post, and everyone else who also said it, that Joe Johnston would be an absolutely horrible choice. Though, unfortunately, I'm sure that he is on the short list, what with his ties to not just Lucas, but also Disney, Spielberg, and Kennedy. Hopefully Kennedy will look for talent rather than mediocre compliancy though.
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https://twitter.com/colintrevorrow
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Nov. 18, 2012, 9:43 p.m. CST
John Williams should direct it. Then his music won't be cut to pieces in the editing room.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Still think it will be Fincher, Cuaron, Aronofsky, or del Toro.
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He admitted that they passed on him.
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Newer guys like Duncan Jones, Rian Johnson, Neill Blomkamp, Rupert Wyatt, Ruben Fleischer, or slightly older talents like Andrew Dominik, John Hillcoat, Alfonso Cauron. Basically someone who has shown their quality and potential, but who hasn't gone hollywood quite yet, and hasn't done the big hollywood popcorn blockbuster thing before, even if they have made studio funded movies. Someone who would be excited about the opportunity, but who has also proven their worth in the past, who knows the importance of story and character just as well as atmosphere and pacing and visual flair. People who could balance the twin needs of serving the legacy, and creating something new and exciting. Basically we don't want already star directors who are only out to make their own personal mark on Star Wars (leave that for the films that come after the sequel trilogy), and we most definitely do not want paycheck cut and paste directors, who just do what is required and nothing more, without injecting anything special into the mix. Or at least that's what I want anyhow.
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...ridiculous.
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@colintrevorrow Are you officially saying that you are out of the running? @maerj2000 That is what I am saying
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:04 p.m. CST
At least they considered him! I bet he'll do something with Lucasfilm at some point.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:09 p.m. CST
When It Comes to Who Should Direct The Next Star Wars, One Name Comes To Mind: Buzz Maverik
by Buzz Maverik
I'm available. I work cheap. Pay me one million dollars, have a Purdy shotgun custom made for me, buy me an H2 and fill it with Cuban cigars, and I'm your guy. I'm low maintenance. All I ask is final cut, my nephew Thrash Maverik does the score and my friend Erigilone's mom does craft services (best canoli west of Chicago). I won't even charge to rewrite Li'l Miss Sunshine's screenplay. Also, unlike George, I'll provide more feedback to the actor's than "Faster and more intense."
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:10 p.m. CST
Disney needs to spill the beans for the sake of these directors
by paladinryan
Before another one gets accosted on twitter, lol.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 10:34 p.m. CST
Roland Emmerich? If that flaming, preternaturally untalented hack
by Brian Hopper
gets anywhere near Star Wars I will literally have to take some kind of action to prevent it. Jesus Christ on a bike his potential involvement is a disturbing thought. God he's the absolute worst.
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Definitely Favreau gets my vote as well. Another I'd like to see directing and definitely screenwriting is Lawrence Kasdan. He did a WONDERFUL job on the screenplays of Raiders and Empire and Silverado is one of my favorite westerns. Joe Johnston would do a great job in addition to having a history with the franchise.
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11 p.m. CST
It will not be an older, established director like Zemekis or Howard
by P. David
Whoever directs Episode 7 will have to subjugate his own creative vision, at least to some degree. It's going to be someone young and trendy who is in the process of making a name for himself.
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Safety Not Gamorrean.
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Zemeckis is friends with Lucas from back in their USC "Dirty Dozen" days, but does he want to commit 6 to 8 years of his life making Star Wars movies? Probably not. These sequels will have probably more hype around them than the prequels did becuase its potentially the first time Luke, Han, Chewie and Leia will be back but the first time a new director will have worked with Lucas since the prequels. So I doubt a lot of established directors will want to sign up for that.. who wants to be the person that made a bad Star Wars movie? (Even though I think the prequels significantly lowered expecations). It'll probably be someone capable yet hungry enough that Disney and Lucas can push around...someone like Andrew Stanton sounds like a solid bet... hes still got a bunch of Disney hits under his belt and one the bomb that was John Carter... if Disney is going to pull from anywhere it'll be the Pixar crew IMO. But honestly, will it really matter? It will be someone who can crank out reliable consistent product. As baffling as the Star Wars prequels were, Lucas wrote and directed whatever the hell he wanted and financed them himself and nobody told him no. Those days are gone. Disney isn't going to go out and say to directors and writers "Hey we want to see your vision on this and your unique take on the universe" they're going to say "Star Wars 7 releases on this date and Star Wars merchandise on this date.. here is your script... we look forward to being on set and seeing dailies" Did Lucas sell the merchandising rights? Im pretty sure he kept those right?
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Nov. 18, 2012, 11:38 p.m. CST
pdb - Agreed. Whoever gets the gig will kneel before the flowing robes of Disney and kiss their silk slippers. Without a doubt.
by Darth_Kong
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You beat me to it. Always thought El Topo was a Jedi lol
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Nov. 19, 2012, midnight CST
Andrew Stanton? Is he responsible for the tacky designs of the John Carter movie, or was that foisted upon him?
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 12:04 a.m. CST
Still gonna say, if they're going for a young one, Kyle Newman. Fanboys is a cult classic among Star Wars fans.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 12:11 a.m. CST
It's funny we're discussing all these big successful directors but they'll probably just get a Marcus Nispel type.
by Charlie
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...of names being eliminated. Just make the announcement, Disney! A comic on the subject: http://www.cinemabums.com/?p=636
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Im pretty sure Stanton had pretty much full control over John Carter..maybe too much. Fanboys? I watched about 30 mins of that movie and literally threw it in the garbage I thought it was that bad.
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I love Swingers and I love the first Iron Man. However, look what he did with Iron Man 2 and Cowboys and Aliens. All these excuses about the script not being right or hollywood interfering don't matter. He's the director and the buck stops there.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 12:21 a.m. CST
Marcus Nispel ... now THAT would be hilARious.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Simon West will direct it. FACT!
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Nov. 19, 2012, 12:29 a.m. CST
dansh1138 You missed the best parts. Yes, it's cheesy, but intentionally so, like a Midnight Madness or Pee Wee's Big Adventure. However, I think he could do it. There are moments in there that let me know it.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 12:30 a.m. CST
How about George Lucas? You know you want it.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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I didnt get the intentional level of cheese J... I watched as far as the Seth Rogen Star Trek thing then I stopped... maybe I'll give it another shot. Is it funnier than Attack of the Clones?
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Nov. 19, 2012, 12:43 a.m. CST
I think that was one of Seth Rogen's worst performances ever, but it leads to a good getaway scene.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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JOHN WOO!!!!! Hell yes, broken arrow, the Killer, Face-off, OMFG imagine how much action that would be on screen imagine the fighting between the new jedi's and rogue sith lords!!! With fighting choreograhy by Donnie Yen, EPIC! I mean it'll be a different star wars but that's what's kind of missing. we need action also drama but cut the shit outta funny stuff. the old star wars didnt have much funny moments you gotta take shit seriously. I mean the fate of the universe is on your heads and all...
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Nov. 19, 2012, 12:54 a.m. CST
Directors I'd have full confidence in: Cameron, Zemekis, Wachowskis, Mel Gibson.
by spicy-mag.com
...I'd say Nolan, but he is clearly incapable of shooting a good fight scene. All the others would bring it.
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Studio announces a new Star Wars film, and sitting right there on the docket is a mysterious sci-fi project of supposedly epic scale, involving merchandising, with a few principals who were at the top of the immediate rumor list for potential involvement in the SW sequels. Original sci-fi epic films are rare, those involving major merchandising plans even more rare, and oh by the way, the names heading it are the two most frequently mentioned by all the fanboys as likely candidates for SW duty. Of COURSE it was plausible. Frankly, it had Blue Harvest written all over it. The ideas around the actual number 1952 were a bit silly and unnecessary, but that was never the point of it. Neither Quint nor anyone else knew that Bird wasn't involved before his Twitter post. And I was around in those late-90s, and this idea was far more plausible than most of 'em. Anyway, it was just an idea presented in a talkback. If AICN was so coolly sure of its unrealism, it didn't have to keep reprinting it and mentioning it. As it is, it's clear that AICN has absolutely no idea what will be happening with this project. Looking forward to when they do.
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Yeah, I saw it. I quite enjoyed it. But it's essentially an offbeat indie comedy.
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put yourself in the shoes of these filmmakers. fuck all star wars, it means nothing if you will end up with a shitty movie because the studio forced your hand and with your name attached to it. Taratino said it with all honesty, hes said what all directors are thinking. These AICN fuckheads are listing directors that will never ever sign a contract with disney on this one, they should be thinking of TV directors, or brett ratner types. I mentioned Chris Weitz as an example, hes a safe choice and studios will control him easily.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 2:05 a.m. CST
Phil Tippett to direct Star Wars episode 7(Variety--1 hour ago)..
by UltraTron
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuEfGbj9qS4
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Nov. 19, 2012, 2:12 a.m. CST
breaking news: lana wachowski will direct star wars 7
by dioxholsters_scion
lana wachowski: "i always thought luke had a feminine side...we need to explore that"
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Nov. 19, 2012, 2:50 a.m. CST
Sure, let's hire Joe Johnston and create the most generic, heartless and plain Star Wars ever!
by brokentusk
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Nov. 19, 2012, 2:54 a.m. CST
Jon Favreau? Martin Campbell? Thank THE MAKER you guys aren't responsible for hiring the director!
by brokentusk
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wow. Disney is gonna rape all our childhoods with mickey mouses big black dick
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:18 a.m. CST
if you really love star wars you would boycott this movie
by dioxholsters_scion
all you retarded nerds who scolded Lucas should stand against this coming atrocity. we deserve better. star wars deserves better.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:19 a.m. CST
remember, you can nit reboot star wars, everything Disney will do is set in stone
by dioxholsters_scion
all the more worry
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:32 a.m. CST
Cameron, Verhoeven, Raimi, Verbinski, Besson, Wachowskis, Del Toro
by abacadaeafag
Johnston and Stanton make sense but they are boring choices. As for everyone else mentioned: "I just saw this movie that I really liked. Who directed THAT movie, because I liked it a lot?" Nolan, Fincher, Tarantino, Blomkamp, Mendes, and Aranofsky would all be shit for Star Wars. They are totally the wrong fit. Especially Blomkamp. Just because District 9 was sci-fi doesn't mean he's magically the best choice for Star Wars. Jodorowsky... now that would be a movie to see.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:33 a.m. CST
I honestly don't know what people were thinking when they wanted Lucas gone. I mean, it's clear he would have done more if people didn't slam him so much. Does everything have to change hands? What happened to creating something?
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:37 a.m. CST
I think it may come from a natural desire for something like Star Wars to be publicly owned. But that's not possible, is it? Lucas couldn't release the work via public domain cc0 license without breaking contracts with Fox, etc.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:38 a.m. CST
Although I may slam directors, I never argue they should stop authoring their own work... That's really crazy to me. Everything's different. Is there no appreciation for difference? It seems odd to hand this to someone else now.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:40 a.m. CST
That's why JJ Abrams' Trek seems somewhat wrong to me. It's not like people can make Trek, it's now JJ's Trek... It's really odd he's not more interested in creating his own characters.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:43 a.m. CST
I would like to encourage all directors to do what Lucas did, and CREATE. Could you see Lucas directing The Avengers even if he was asked?
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:46 a.m. CST
Whatever you think of Lucas' work, what possible justification could there be to want someone else to take it over, instead of creating something new of their own?
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:50 a.m. CST
Whedon created things, but like so many, he's now being enveloped by the studios, put on projects created by retired people.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:56 a.m. CST
More power to filmmakers, I say. Whoever you are. Don't wanna see the studios crapping on you.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 5:06 a.m. CST
Last week Frank Marshall said they narrowed down to 2 candidates, one of them could be Colin Trevorrow
by wadi77
Now that he's out, I think they've decided. The other is Josh Trank.
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He just came off the Avengers, proving he can handle a big budget success. And he rocks. He'd be my first choice.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:11 a.m. CST
Nothing like the "don't sell out" pleas or "Star Wars jumped the shark" ramblings from angry white guys writing from their parent's basements
by Quarantine
Seriously, what happened to your excitement? Why are you so jaded? We already know we're getting a good script now that one of the better working writers available is doing it. The fact Trevorrow and the Chronicle guy are on the short list suggests they truly do want to give a young talent a shot. And as far as answering why anybody would want to do it, there are few fictional universes as large as Star Wars. This universe blends fantasy and science fiction and these filmmakers will have access to some of the best animators, set designers, cinematographers, and composers in the industry, complete with a fat budget and get to love out a childhood fantasy, hoping to make the best Star Wars movie of their dreams. Makes sense to me.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:41 a.m. CST
Script Treatment went to three directors. ALL three turned it down.
by entrainer
Maybe shitty treatment? Alfonso Cuarón would be my 2nd choice if the script is good. Steven Spielberg was my first choice... But Cuarón really changed the Potter films for the better with POA, still my favorite of the films. And Children of Men was great. I think he has the 3D chops with Gravity underway. He can work with young actors as well as older... combine fantasy and sci-fi.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:46 a.m. CST
quarantine Will you cut the shit about parents' basements already? It's getting old, and I don't think any of the wankers on The People vs George Lucas were down there.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:50 a.m. CST
It's not going to be a major A-list director doing this.
by Orbots Commander
Why would they, if they already have a successful career? Instead, look for the job to go to a young up and comer looking to make their mark, maybe with only an indie movie or two under their belt, or an established director, who is looking to re-vamp a flagging career, i.e. Jon Favreau.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:57 a.m. CST
"Ooo I get to play in George's universe" is really not a noble endeavor given circumstances. Anyone he influenced is likely upset the hateboys got to him.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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...sign on to this multi year project, where you're going to be pushed around by both Lucasfilm and Disney executives, who will be breathing down your neck during the entire production? It would drive most to drink. A journeyman TV drama director, maybe somebody who's shot episodes of Lost or BSG, is a better bet.
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Glad you liked my fanedits and thanks for telling about it.
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http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/broadway_heave_handled_with_grace_0vjEsPAD8kN914Z4Wl6neP
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Brad Bird's only live action is MI:IV JJ = MI:III, Super 8 (and Star Trek I+II) When I think Major A-List I think the Beard, Ridley Scott, Martin Scorsese, Peter Jackson, James Cameron... Michael Bay too, but for $$$/popcorn type action films.
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Cuaron is my personal choice. This might be stupid to say... but I trust it'll be a decent director. It'll be a pretty good movie. BUT it'll fall short of amazing. I wonder if the old fanboys understand that the new Star Wars movies are not for them. Disney wants to force this on the next generation of kids. Appealing to the old fanboys is a good start as they old fanboys will buy their children Star Wars products.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 8:29 a.m. CST
Wally Pfister for DoP? And how about a young talent with a proven track record in the genre ie. Neil Bloomkamp, Duncan Jones, Rhian Johnson
by Reg Guth
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I think they both are potential next-gen MAJOR A-List directors. Brad Bird seems to be charting the right path going with original work. JJ did rock the LOST pilot but at this point, JJ seems to be more of a "mash-up" artist, remixing the past with Super-8 and Star Trek. I hope he nails something original after Trek II. But look @ these: Cameron: Terminator, Abyss, Titanic, Avatar Spielberg: CEOT3K, Jaws, ET, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List Scorsese: Raging Bull, Mean Streets, Aviator, Good Fellas, Departed (ok, a remake kind of) Ridley Scott: Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator these are all original worlds. I'd also put the Cohen Bros, David Lynch, and Quentin Tarintino as "A-List" but they don't play in the same sandbox... although I'd never would've thought Sam Mendes would do Bond. REGARDLESS... Star Wars 7-9 is MAJOR A-List property. Look at the interest. If done poorly, it could hurt careers like Superman Returns did Singer's... and he was high after Usual Suspects, X-Men 1 + 2. Script has to be there. Treatment has to be compelling. Pirates of the Caribean worked because the script for part 1 was there. Matrix worked because the script for part 1 was there. I think 2015 is to soon a target, 2016 is more realistic. Don't want to sink the franchise out the gate. Can't reboot after the first film of a new Trilogy.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 8:56 a.m. CST
I am going to carry on a whole conversation using only the subject field.
by F This
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Nov. 19, 2012, 8:56 a.m. CST
Because my shit is too important to be stuck down in the regular comment text.
by F This
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Nov. 19, 2012, 8:57 a.m. CST
I gotta make sure everybody reads what I got to say in BOLD, spread out over 27 posts
by F This
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Nov. 19, 2012, 8:59 a.m. CST
I also can't compose a single post with more than 1 sentence. My shit > you all
by F This
Fucking retards that can't use talkbacks correctly. Herp-de-fucking-DERP.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 9:08 a.m. CST
Only someone willing to be a studio puppet for little money will get it
by performingmonkey
That's why Bird and Abrams are nowhere near this. Disney don't want anyone whose name will generate any level of expectation. Also, if they passed on Trevorrow that proves that they don't just want a fanboy. Experience with tech is gonna be top of the fucking list. They want FAST filmmaking, videogame/music video style. There's no time for anyone with credibility to piece this shit together. Maybe we'll get a NAME for Episode VIII but definitely not VII.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 9:33 a.m. CST
Colin Trevorrow has confirmed he's not doing it - Link proving it
by Quarantine
http://screenrant.com/star-wars-7-director-brad-bird-colin-trevorrow/
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Nov. 19, 2012, 10:19 a.m. CST
Still say Dredd 3D is the biggest surprise of the year and what that guy did with that low budget is better than all the prequels put together
by UltraTron
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Nov. 19, 2012, 10:20 a.m. CST
Heroic moments? Yup. Superb character depth and interaction. Dredd has it all
by UltraTron
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Nov. 19, 2012, 10:21 a.m. CST
Dredd guy needs a shot and audiences who didn't see Dredd need to be shot
by UltraTron
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. . . cause we're bored and need a constant flow of new info that AICN can't keep up with anymore. But DAMN, don't they need to get this person on the job soon??? 2012 is practically over . . .
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We're going to have several years of Harry and company arrogantly dismissing rumors after the official word comes out, and acting like they knew the whole time?
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at least it would get him away from Fantastic Four.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 11:03 a.m. CST
Funny thing about 99% of these choices - the prequels would have been better with any of them!
by Darth Macchio
Think about it... I love Star Wars like it's part of my family. That said, we're all freaking out over this as if it's a movie we have to make for aliens about the human race and if it sucks, they'll kill us and use our bodies as interstellar muppets. But as I'm reading through all of these suggestions and ideas, it occurs to me that most all of the suggested directors would have done a better job on the prequels than Lucas himself did. Interesting to think about eh? No one's even considered a woman? Katheryn Bigelow would be a good choice. Personally, I'd love to see Del Toro get it - he's got imagination to spare, did his own fantastic scene version of 'ode to the SW cantina' in HB2, demonstrates a clear understanding of character and importance in relation to action. Others would be Curon of Blompkamp. Duncan Jones. And Favreau is infinitely better at directing kids than Lucas - the kids in Zarthura were exactly that...'kids' (especially the brothers aspect of that movie too). The bigger this gets, the more hype there is, the more likely people will be putting their careers on the line by signing onto the director's chair...the less likely it can end well for us, you know.
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Darth Macchio, yes it is interesting to speculate about what other directors might have brought to the table with the PT and also what they might do with the NT (next trilogy / new trilogy - the acronym starts here!). The one thing that I hope they will keep is the consistent visual look. We dont want shaky cam suddenly appearing. We dont want desaturated color suddenly appearing (as much as I like the last HARRY POTTER films im looking at you David Yates). We dont want crazy camerawork flying around (Sam Raimi). I think we all want the stately, slightly slower paced, epic scope that the OT had. If only David Lean were still alive. He did a pretty good job with LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, he'd have been a good choice for Star Wars!
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Nov. 19, 2012, 11:30 a.m. CST
Okay, so if Trevorrow still claims he's directing something beloved but not Star Wars perhaps he's taking on Josh Trank's Fantastic Four?
by Quarantine
Maybe that's what happened? Both Trank and Trevorrow were finalists and perhaps Trank was offered Star Wars and now is taking that with Trevorrow taking on the Fantastic Four reboot? Chronicle basically featured teens with force powers. It was both critically acclaimed and inventive. He's a young director who probably understands why the prequels didn't connect with his generation and younger and who's at a stage in his career where he could devote himself to these movies for the next 8-10 years and he'd still only be 35-37 years young by the time he's done. A lot of names have been tossed around but this kid might have the best mix of everything they're looking for in a young director.
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If the new episodes are going the Space Opera way again. Star Wars borrowed heavily from the much older John Carter property.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 11:40 a.m. CST
Dredd was fucking awesome, but star wars is different all together
by dioxholsters_scion
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Nov. 19, 2012, 11:43 a.m. CST
we need a director who hates visual effects, and who hasnt done sci-fi
by dioxholsters_scion
that would be your man. star wars needs character/story focus that transcends any genre. We got a mouthfull of CGI crap last decade, no need for those district 9 animators to redo what already has been done.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 11:44 a.m. CST
Nolan is best choice, but he would be insane to take it
by dioxholsters_scion
unless they give him carte blanche like WB did with batman
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Nov. 19, 2012, 11:48 a.m. CST
How ‘John Carter’ Succeeds Where the ‘Star Wars’ Prequels Failed
by SoftAndPorky
http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/opinions/john-carter-star-wars-jgiro.php
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Nov. 19, 2012, 11:50 a.m. CST
Zemeckis would be a good choice...he knows fx, can do serious, he can do exciting, he can do fun...he knows how to get a good performance.
by FleshMachine
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It would be interesting to see what he could do. Remember the man has now something to prove.
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I like his animated films but there is no way they'll go with him after JC. Plus he's doing a NEMO sequel next.
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In light of the recent Star Wars news have decided to start a blog. It's something I have been meaning to do for a long time and today I finally sat down and did it. Have a look and please let me know what you think. I'm going to be adding entries when I can and will be charting the build-up from now until the release of the new film (and maybe beyond). So check it out and spread the word. Thanks. http://starwarsherewegoagain.blogspot.ie/
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Favreau? WTF? Has everyone forgotten IM2 and Cowboys and Aliens? Horrible! He's 1 for 3.
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You know, Joe Johnston made that horrendous piece of shit Jurassic Park 3, but he once made a decent throwaway retro superhero movie that hit so lets hire him to do Captain America! You know, Zack Snyder made that horrendous piece of shit Watchmen, but he once made a decent throwaway comic book movie that hit so lets hire him to do Superman! You know, Andrew Stanton made that horrendous piece of shit John Carter, but he once made a decent throwaway sci-fi movie that hit so lets hire him to do Star Wars!
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Nov. 19, 2012, 1:10 p.m. CST
This just in!!! Mel Gibson to direct first film in next SW trilogy!
by Darth Macchio
Yeah...of course not...but isn't there just a tiny little piece of you...somewhere way down in the dark beneath the roof of hell...a tiny piece that hoped this was true? somewhere were you want to see a batshit crazy Mel Gibson directed Star Wars film. i like the comment a poster made above where he/she said it should be brett rattner directing just so we could all watch the internet explode.
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Kathleen Kennedy has produced every one of M. Night's movies. Before he became known as a one-trick pony as a result of consistently writing in twist endings he had a lot of industry fans as a result of the craftsmanship in his films. His films have always looked great visually and Air Bender let him try his hand at VFX. With Arndt writing what we all hope is going to be an amazing script could M. Night step in like a hired gun and just direct a classical looking Star Wars film? I know it sounds strange but I can kind of imagine it.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 1:58 p.m. CST
Part 3 of the 5 part video series on SW.COM "To come back for a new video Nov. 19th" (Today)
by Quarantine
Apparently, they're releasing part 3 of their 5 part video series today. May not mean much of anything, or who knows... maybe it will coincide with an announcement of some kind, but it sounds like they'll put something up later today.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 2:03 p.m. CST
Good. No one wanted an Ayn Randian Star Wars.
by Bedknobs and Boomsticks
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Nov. 19, 2012, 2:56 p.m. CST
Apocalypyto was superb, so I would like a Gibson Star Wars.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 3 p.m. CST
softandporky Sorry, but I watched John Carter, and it didn't move me. The prequels made Steven Spielberg, and me, cry. Compaining about the violence in the prequels doesn't make John Carter better. Compaining about Jar Jar doesn't make Carter any less car
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 3:01 p.m. CST
"Compain". New word for Lucas hating.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 3:03 p.m. CST
Iron Man and Elf were good, but hard to replicate. The writers and actors pulled it off more than the director, I think.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 3:04 p.m. CST
Nobody Wants to Direct Star Wars? No One At All?
by Lesbianna_Winterlude
Hmmmm.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 3:26 p.m. CST
Props to Favreau for Iron Man and Elf, by the way, I just think he needs the freedom to work with actors to create characterizations.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 3:38 p.m. CST
How about containing yourself until we know who IS directing?
by PorkChopXpress
If you keep posting articles about who ISN'T directing the new Star Wars movies...it's going to get real old. In fact, it's already there.
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This is how it is here...imagine what it will be like out in intertubeland in a few months? I bet they already have witness protection setup for the eventually announced director's family.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 3:47 p.m. CST
This film will be directed by Disney's Marketing Department
by Knuckleface
Disney will want to keep this one close to their chest and will put it in the hands of somebody they can control. It'll either go to an unremarkable journeyman director like the aforementioned Joe Johnston or Steve Barron or it will go to an unknown Commercial Director or Film School Grad.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 3:48 p.m. CST
Colin Trevorrow? Duncan Jones? Dudes, they're not handing this to a noob.
by Brian Hopper
This is virtually guaranteed to be THE most valuable cinematic franchise of the next decade or two. There is NO WAY Disney hands the directorial reins to a director with only one or two films under his belt. That would be an insane business decision, and Disney (though it makes mistakes) is not known for insane business decisions. Whoever it is will be a known quantity with a track record. There are whole rooms full of suits who will need to be happy with this person, not to mention Lucas himself. Star Wars is beloved, even by casual observers. Disney will not hand it off to an eager newbie. Anyone who has not directed one or more SUCCESSFUL fx-laden, big-budget, tentpole, fantasy/SF movies will not even be considered.
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It all matches up. Someone they've worked with before, John Carter isn't exactly miles off in terms of scale and subject, and check out how quiet his Twitter feed has been. It's almost as if he's really busy and keeping quiet so as to not slip up.
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http://www.examiner.com/article/the-new-star-wars-director-should-be-gore-verbinski Again, this guy is the lesser of evils.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 3:58 p.m. CST
Gore Verbinski only works with large teams of ghostwriters. He has never valued music. Nobody even knows who wrote what in the Pirates films. It's rather generic. The score is far more important than the director.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4 p.m. CST
If it isn't an auteur orchestral composer who writes their own music, 1-3 minutes per day, not rushed, fuck this whole production. Verbinsky=Remote Control Productions=WORTHLESS FILM.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:04 p.m. CST
As one of those people who sommetimes shudder at the mention of a reboot but why not just reboot ALL the prequels?...cuz they ALL sucked.
by The_All_Dead
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Check.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:10 p.m. CST
The third video on SW.COM was released - No new news though
by Quarantine
Mostly just George and Kathleen reminiscing and talking about how they struck the deal. Nothing as far as directors go.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:17 p.m. CST
I could live with Verbinski - I think he'd be able to immidate the look fine. I just wouldn't be as excited as...
by Quarantine
I just wouldn't be as excited as handing it into the hands of a young up and coming director. Jackson went from Frighteners to LOTR. Webb went from 500 Days of Summer to Spiderman. Nolan went from Memento to Batman Begins. Spiderman was probably the first huge studio thing Raimi did. Darkman didn't seem THAT big (it was solid though). Avengers was the first huge feature that Whedon directed. Favreau went from Elf to Ironman. Thor was the most action-packed thing Branagh had done. You can go on and on for director's being given opportunities from smaller movies to blockbusters and many of them have delivered. I don't think Kennedy will be afraid to give a young talented director that loved the material the reigns.
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Cause it's real easy to find candidates depending on what you're using as a base level for comparing who would or wouldn't be a good fit. Like, for example, Chris Columbus (Harry Potter 1&2, etc) popped into my head and as soon as some followup notions starting going negative in my head, I immediately and without hesitation remain convinced he'd have done a much much better job of directing had Columbus been at the helm of Phantom Menace, ettc. Would new SW films directed by Columbus be as good as most of the suggested names here? Not likely but still...at the boring risk of knocking the prequels for the gajillionth time, anything we get now, with some very present and clear exceptions, will be better than what we got prior with Lucas himself.
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............the Star War films are NOT about you anymore....they aren't even FOR you any more....they are made so you empty your pockets to buy your kids more and more star wars toys. thats it. end of story. but you fucking nerds are never gonna let it go and Disney and the Lucas kids will just keep laughing all the way to the bank. <p> what a bunch of simple fucking creatures fanboys are.... <p> anyone who thinks that the Walt Disney company getting it's slimy hands on this franchise is somehow a good thing needs to pull their head out of their asses. of course most of you are too busy sucking your thumbs as you go to sleep at night wearing your Captain America jammies so it's not like you know jack shit anyway.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:30 p.m. CST
Verbinski has a tin ear for music. Better keep him away from that aspect if he's hired. Visually? Fine. Music? Complete trash.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:30 p.m. CST
"Nobody even knows who wrote what in the Pirates films". Well that's rather stupid.
by D.Vader
Considering the Pirates' movies are credited to one team of writers (and not a list of rewriters), I'm not sure how you reached that conclusion about "ghostwriters".
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:38 p.m. CST
Talking about the dozen or so composers on Pirates. Even Depp makes fun of it when the MIDI flute starts playing on the audio commentary.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:40 p.m. CST
I also spoke once with Royce Matthew who sued Disney, and I believe his side of the story: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/pirates-of-the-caribbean-studio-sued-for-plagiarism-408182.html
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 4:57 p.m. CST
Star Wars doesn't need a "film composer" Star Wars needs a SYMPHONIC composer who can do film.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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They are going to hire journeyman director Joe Johnston. Not anyones 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 10th choice. Favreau might get the nod, but even he isn't a terribly good choice (see Cowboys and Aliens). Why are the top choices keeping away? This is STAR WARS!! Brad Bird would have RULED. I think the fantasy of having people like Ridley Scott or Speilberg directing Star Wars if George Lucas let go was just a pipe dream. We're just going to get pedestrian directors. Yeah, great Favreau did Iron Man. He's got 1 good sci-fi genre film in his belt. Zathura? ech. Elf? Eh..no. Cowboys & Aliens managed to make Harrison Ford as a cowboy look bad. That's damn near impossible.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 5:02 p.m. CST
darth_macchio Columbus actually appreciates the scoring process, so I'm good with that.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 5:05 p.m. CST
Lando is set to return, like we didn't know that already
by ganymede3010
People who have seen Ardnt's treatment have confirmed it. I can't wait to more juicy details are leaked from Ardn't treatment.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 5:07 p.m. CST
Cowboys & Aliens managed to make Harrison Ford as a cowboy look bad
by iamnotspartacus
GREAT line. Can you direct?
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Okay, I guess that makes Verbinski wrong for Star Wars.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 5:09 p.m. CST
According a Lucas Film mole (gotta love unconfirmed SW Rumors)
by ganymede3010
Well, a sneaky spy, also known as an "industry insider" with close ties to Lucasfilm has let it slip that the fourth trilogy will revolve around Darth Vader's early years under Emperor Palpatine. It's also possible that within this timeline, we will see a teenage Han Solo and Lando Calrissian who join the Imperial Army as new recruits. Basically, Lucasfilm wants to use classic characters in new ways, because that's what the fans want, right? http://www.movieweb.com/news/fourth-star-wars-trilogy-to-possibly-revolve-around-darth-vader
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I'm shocked by all the people who think it's some kind of overlooked masterpiece. While Disney's marketing did it no favors it failed because it's a indecipherable mess of a movie. I cringed watching it because you could just sense how in over his head Andrew Stanton really was. And it's not just hammy performances or mindless action--the storytelling is messy and impossible to track. "Finding Nemo" was great and Andrew Stanton has done good work writing and producing for Pixar but he's got no serious live action skills. He's a terrible choice for EPVII and besides, isn't he working on Nemo 2 right now?
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Nov. 19, 2012, 5:20 p.m. CST
t appears we'll be debating this for the next 2 1/2-3 yrs.
by Deceased Fan
I mean we've been arguing over directors for what 2 weeks now. Anybody tired yet? Good, me neither. Johnston all the way!!
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Nov. 19, 2012, 5:23 p.m. CST
John Carter was Disney's/Stanton's test-case for the SW property. Ofcourse they pulled the marketing on it when negotiations with Lucas got serious.
by SoftAndPorky
There, now you know.
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no the reference is not from Apes.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 5:31 p.m. CST
My god two more years of these ppl discussing everything from the colour of solo's vest to the type of star wars shower curtains they own.
by sagamanus
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That will be another fanboy crisis of infinite dimensions.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 5:36 p.m. CST
Like Han and Lando would ever join the Imperial Army as new recruits. They're gamblers and smugglers, not stupid jarheads.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 5:37 p.m. CST
In 2015, this video will probably sum up my feelings about Disney Star Wars
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbVdyPZiOLM
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Aren't they all clones from the planet Downunda?
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Still no Tartakovsky love. Are all the attention spans here really that short. Who has better Star Wars credentials? Bah! You's fancy pants, alla ya's!
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6 p.m. CST
Re: John Carter "the storytelling is messy and impossible to track."
by D.Vader
Sorry DarthVedder, but I understood everything perfectly fine. What did you have trouble with?
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No. Only the Clone Troopers are. Hence the name difference. Storm Troopers and whatnot are actually different. After the Emperor took over, no more clones were "engineered" because it opened up the possibility for another Order 66 type scenario.
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I know it's cool to bash Cowboy & Aliens, but the guy refused to shoot it digital or 3D, and he used a number of models for it's production. Ditto with Zathura and Iron Man. Depending on the script, I think the guy would do a great job.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:20 p.m. CST
blacklodger Didn't really watch the Clone Wars cartoons. Like Samurai Jack. Why not that instead of Star Wars?
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:20 p.m. CST
Nolan is the only one we know who's been approached that's left
by paladinryan
Firstshowing said he, along with Abrams, Spielberg, and Bird, were sent the treatment.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:32 p.m. CST
This star wars is not made for YOU!! one should be aware of that
by dioxholsters_scion
Lucas had a vision, disney has a marketing department
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:36 p.m. CST
I'm sure if Disney steer content, it will turn into a recruiting tool for Imperial expansion, like Call of Duty.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:42 p.m. CST
If Disney turns Star Wars into a killing machine, Lucas will be a very sad(der) man.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:43 p.m. CST
please nolan please accept it!!! you are the man!
by dioxholsters_scion
please dude turn the pile of shit of a treatment into gold, i know you have doubts, because disney, but seriously if you do it star wars fans will have orgasms at the mere thought of what is to come.
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please stay the fuck away from SW, the least thing we need is a overrated prick who will drain the life and essence out from this mythology with his emotionless, plot-retarded and pretentious borefests. stay the fuck away.
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because that is what that makes movies boring, right? not the script, the acting, the direction. the digital/3d format.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:52 p.m. CST
Nolan's Star Wars - The galaxy is ruled by an iron fist by anarchists who don't believe in rulers(???). And at the end, it turns out the noble young space cop's birthname wasn't Daniel, but "Luke".
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 6:57 p.m. CST
Nolan's Star Wars - After the galaxy plunges into chaos due to the Rebel terrorists destruction of authority, it is up to a brave Jedi Knight to aid the space police in restoring the Empire and killing the evil Rebel masterminds Han Solo and Luke Skywalke
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 7:32 p.m. CST
Did you really just ignore everything else that I said, cavejohnson?
by Jay
Way to isolate half my sentence and incorrectly argue against a point I didn't make. It's really simple. With the right script, he makes good movies. He has the right attitude towards film-making, and it technically shows in all his films. Easy enough to understand now?
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Nov. 19, 2012, 7:36 p.m. CST
Nolan's Star Wars will explore jedi sexuality obviously
by dioxholsters_scion
thats just typical nolan movie
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Nov. 19, 2012, 7:49 p.m. CST
Worth noting that the House of Star Wars was built largely on practical fx.
by Brian Hopper
Guys in masks playing aliens, puppets, physical spaceship models, actual explosions, with the occasional matte painting thrown in. Favreau has (admirably) tried to extend that legacy a bit with his pictures, which is one reason among several that he'd make a decent choice for SW7. Other reasons: Iron Man is a good movie, he 'gets' SF and Star Wars and fx movies, he's a nice guy (I once met him briefly and he was just as likeable as you'd expect), he knows how to handle the fanboys, etc. I also forgive him a bit for IM2 and Cowboys & Aliens... crummy scripts. I still think they go with Verbinski but I could live with Favreau.
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Edgar Wright should be obvious, he's such a huge Star Wars fan. But Joe Dante... That's my wild-card pick. I think his style of film making was DESIGNED for a Star Wars movie. Also, Gremlins II was fucking fantastic.
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Dude can direct big scale, fantasy and small dramatic moments.. If you're going to give it to a director connected to Marvel, why not Branaugh?
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Nov. 19, 2012, 8:28 p.m. CST
Two more that would probably never happen... Seth Green or Seth McFarlane
by seign
The love for the franchise is strong in both of these guys. It will never happen in a million years of course (well, for Green especially... McFarlane is coming off of Ted so slightly more possible), but these are the types of people who should be approached. The tone for the new movies has to be more in line with the first three movies (well, ANH and Empire at least). They don't need a tonal shift! We don't need a "darker" Star Wars (which is what every franchise seems to do these days... "make it darker! make it darker"). I don't want to see a Chris Nolan Star Wars.
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And I wouldn't mind a small part for Mr. Branagh either.
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we need a new creative mind, not someone who had his dick in hollywood forever
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you should be banned from the internet, maybe one day when im in power i will ban you completely from all communications.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 8:43 p.m. CST
Jee Woon Kim, now that I think about it...could make a wickedly awesome Star Wars
by wcolbert
Granted, it might have a bit of a weird Korean cinema vibe to it, but who's to say that's a bad thing? I can handle drama - I saw the Devil was amazing - he can handle action - The Good, The Bad, The Weird shows that ... I think it'd be a very interesting choice. It won't ever happen...but it'd be a choice I'd be excited about. Certainly a more inspired choice than just going to some A-list director who made some big budget but relatively heartless and generic flicks like Joe Johnston. I guarantee you that. My instinct tells me we need new blood on this - or at least not quite so seasoned a vet in hollywood. It's time we brought in more directors from outside the main group, or movies will stagnate.
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I know it will never happen for a variety of reasons, but his visual style is perfect for Star Wars. Seriously. Watch any of the Lucas-directed installments, then watch Twin Peaks. I still wish he had accepted Lucas's offer to direct ROTJ.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 9:34 p.m. CST
Who are the young visionaries??? They're excluded from hollywood. This will be directed by a whore.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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To be "in power", I'd imagine one would have to remove one's self away from their computer long enough to take a hold of said "power". Considering you're probably a 500 lb neckbeard living at home with his parents, I'm relieved to know I have little to worry about.
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The exciting films are getting fewer and farther between. All the really good ones are either by older, established directors (Hugo, No Country For Old Men), or they're big-budget films that manage to transcend thier genres (the Dark Knight, assorted Pixar movies). There are no young, passionate, groundbreaking filmmakers leaving thier mark in Hollywood today.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 10:04 p.m. CST
And yet, if the flavor of the month who gets the job really cares about Star Wars, Episode 7 could work... because Star Wars is transcendent
by P. David
Star Wars exerts a power over people. The original films are so beloved that they motivate people to spend hours and hours on the internet talking about how much they hate the new ones. But kids love the new ones, and eventually, when the original fanboys pass away like Yoda, the things said on these message boards will pass away, too.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 10:25 p.m. CST
Yeah, the story is more important anyway, and that's settled. Good story and good score means good Star Wars. I honestly don't care about anything else.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 10:27 p.m. CST
Only reason I care about the director is it might impact John Williams' decision whether to compose 7-9. He would go with Columbus, Spielberg, maybe Dante, or an unknown depending on the meeting.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 19, 2012, 11:45 p.m. CST
Another analysis on why Gore Verbinski could direct...
by urmomsfuckbody
http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/breakdown-who-should-and-shouldnt-direct-star-wars-episode-vii-nadam.php To be fair the article also talks about Favreu. Although Cowboys and Aliens tanked as we all know.
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when you think about it, there isnt much of a future for this industry, I hate to think that nolan would be the last of his kind.
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Nov. 19, 2012, 11:51 p.m. CST
is one still a princess when they have no land to rule?
by dioxholsters_scion
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GOOD!
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Nov. 20, 2012, 12:59 a.m. CST
Aside from a non-ghostwritten soundtrack, I think the best case scenario for a director would be a non-blockbuster composer. Star Wars saga directing and acting should be pretty plain and non-showy.
by Fuck disney with a rusty chainsaw
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Nov. 20, 2012, 1:32 a.m. CST
Raimi, Verbinski, Kosinski or Burton, Disney boys like it or not make sense.
by WinterGhost
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Quality can be recognized by all generations. I wasn't alive when CASABLANCA was released and all the people involved in making it are dead and gone. Yet here it is, as relevant as ever. Kids like the prequels because they have robots, creatures, lightsabers, and spaceships. I loved those same things in the Original Trilogy when I was a child as well. But here is the difference: I appreciate the filmmaking brilliance of the Original Trilogy now as an adult. I guarantee those same kids who like the Prequel Trilogy now won't feel the same way as adults. They'll look at them like I look at CONDORMAN and FLASH GORDON now. I'm quite fond of both of those films, but they aren't great movies. STAR WARS and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK are masterpieces of cinema as well as being fun adventure films for kids. STAR WARS was a Best Picture candidate and it's in the National Film Registry. I could write an entire essay just on it's perfect screenplay structure. Perfect structure. And then another essay on the completely different but also perfect script structure of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. There is nothing brilliant about the Prequel Trilogy. I've been at AICN since before THE PHANTOM MENACE was released and I've heard ALL of the Prequel apologist's attempts at defending them. But I have never once had anyone go into detail about why any particular aspect of them is brilliant. Not once. They're never going to be in the National Film Registry. They're never going to be on the AFI top 100 list like STAR WARS is. They just didn't have the seismic impact that the Original Trilogy had. Not even a fraction of the impact. Even now in 2012, the STAR WARS show in Disneyland is Original Trilogy stuff. Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, the Imperial March etc...
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Nov. 20, 2012, 3:28 a.m. CST
Han Solo did join the Imperial Academy, he was kicked out for saving Chewbacca however
by ganymede3010
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Nov. 20, 2012, 6:44 a.m. CST
Of course the PT did not have the seismic impact of the OT. The original Star Wars is one of the most influential films of all time, second only to Citizen Kane.
by P. David
But the visual imagination of the PT exceeds that of the OT. Consider Darth Maul and his double-sided lightsaber; Dex’s Diner; robot rickshaws; retro, mirrored spaceships; the podrace; the chase through the skies of Corouscant; the exposed, living heart inside General Grievous; the mushroom planet; Anakin on an operating table, being turned into a machine. And I’m only scratching the surface. The visuals envelop you in another world, a world full of strange and eccentric details. And make no mistake—CGI made it all possible. More significantly, Lucas spent millions of dollars of his own money making three films with a downer storyline about a psychopathic politician coming into power and becoming a dictator, a story that resonates because it keeps happening in real life, down through history. The Jedi allow a Sith Lord come into power; they are are out-of-touch and culpable in the demise of the Republic. It’s a more interesting story than the OT by far, and it makes the OT a better story: a good human being falls to evil, and his son has to choose between following in his father’s footsteps, or breaking the cycle. The PT is very flawed. The OT has its own flaws, too. But I feel sorry for the people who can’t appreciate what the PT has to offer.
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Nov. 20, 2012, 10:26 a.m. CST
Don't get me wrong pdb, I think there are plenty of interesting things a out the Prequel Trilogy.
by one9deuce
But they are all such misfires, especially II and III. It's almost worse that some cool ideas were wasted by the ham-fisted execution. I think THE PHANTOM MENACE looks so beautiful and unique. The original production illustrations are spectacular, it's a shame the movie didn't look as incredible as those did. But it still looked great. AOTC and ROTS look like soap operas.
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Nov. 20, 2012, 10:29 a.m. CST
Stop conflating crap with "kids" movies...these movies ARE made for us
by Darth Macchio
This idea that "these movies aren't made for you!" is really so much bullshit. While I suppose there is a difference between "all ages" entertainment and "children's" entertainment, this idea that the only people whom are targeted for Star Wars films are children is a bit naive if not purposefully obtuse with regard to making an argument. Forget the fact that people are getting decapitated and having limbs cut off in both the OT and the PT - something you don't find too often on sesame street. To be sure, this isn't some Terrence Malick eccentricity that only "adults" would want to see, but this isn't remotely "Elmo's Christmas Special" either. as if being a "kids" movie would ever preclude quality anyway.
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... and mirrored ships! Masterpiece!
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For all thier flaws, the Prequels have gorgeous, hyper-imaginative visuals, action sequences that are miles beyond the OT, and a terrific storyline about the way that democracies sometimes turn into dictatorships. And they tie into the originals in consistently surprising ways. Yes, the performances lack enthusiasm, and the dialogue is stilted. But for me, the virtues of the PT overcome the flaws.
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That won't overfill their movie with CGI
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Nov. 22, 2012, 12:36 a.m. CST
Everyone knoes working on a STAR WARS movie at this point is career suicide.
by Nintendarth
Notice that NO ONE with an OUNCE of talent wants to be within ten miles of this? The geek era is dead, and it sure didn't last long. HAHAHAHAHA!
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