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Disney Buying LucasFilm! WHOA
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WDW1974
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Bob, considering how you raised the Olsen twins, you shouldn't talk about nothing!
But Star Trek is superior to Star Wars in every way. One is pure fantasy and hokey with some incredibly poor acting and the other is Star Trek. ... SW is one great film from 1980 and largely a merchandising empire that Disney actually helped along greatly with its Star Wars weekends.
But Star Trek is superior to Star Wars in every way. One is pure fantasy and hokey with some incredibly poor acting and the other is Star Trek. ... SW is one great film from 1980 and largely a merchandising empire that Disney actually helped along greatly with its Star Wars weekends.
Obi Walt Kenobi
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Word has it that the creator is donating the majority the money he made off this deal from disney to charities.
http://touch.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-73130613/
http://touch.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-73130613/
SeaCastle
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We must be careful to keep from assuming that acquiring Lucasfilm is the panacea to Disney's problems. They are much more deeply-rooted than that. Until we see a major management and culture change within the company, I'm afraid that we'll be stuck with bread and (Storybook) circuses, or rather, long periods of time punctuated by minor expansions, whilst the nickel-and-diming, outsourcing, and cutbacks we've come to experience at the parks continue. This is not something that a walk-through Pandora or Dagobah could ever fix.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
G00fyDad
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Technically the name Star Wars alone was never a single film. You may be thinking of A New Hope (or Episode IV). And if that is the case then it was released on May 25, 1977. However, if you did intend on using 1980 then maybe you were thinking of The Empire Strikes back that was released on May 21, 1980.
Oh, and as far as my opinion goes (take it for what it is worth) Star Wars far out ranks the Star Trek universe. Of course I like them both, but SW is better.
Beholder
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Speaking for myself, I've always considered Star Wars an action driven space opera of sorts. Heavy on action and lean towards fantasy. Star Trek has been more story driven with a emphasis on interpersonal relationships and philosophical issues. I believe the chemistry of characters/actors in Star Trek have always been it's strongest asset, especially the original series.
I love both franchises, both are filled with iconic characters and memorable stories. For theme park value and pure entertainment, I go with Star Wars. If I'm in the mood for a more thoughtful form of passing the time, it's Star Trek.
I love both franchises, both are filled with iconic characters and memorable stories. For theme park value and pure entertainment, I go with Star Wars. If I'm in the mood for a more thoughtful form of passing the time, it's Star Trek.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
Not true, when the movie was first released in 1977 it was called just "Star Wars". Neither "A New Hope". nor "Episode 4" appeared in the opening crawl, these were added in later releases.
WDWFREAK53
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Never say never.
Think about it this way.
Right now, the way technology is...most people have better entertainment systems than what is in the movie theaters. So, to compete with that and to keep the movie-going experience unique...they did 3D. Take it another step, and you have IMAX. People have 3D TVs now and more and more will when the technology gets better.
Ok...so now IMAX is a unique experience...but what happens when that gets old? I foresee new "theaters" with holographic projections that actually put you into the setting. Older movies may not be able to be converted to this new technology and then what? Do you think Star Wars will just go by the wayside much like black and white?
SirLink
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1)Studios said do 3D because they could increase prices of movie tickets.
2)People have 3DTV's in most use cases it was cheaper due to a better deal than the current standard HDTVs, not because they want 3D - most people don't. That is why a few films that have been shown in both 3D and normal the studios ended up making more money off the normal version that was shown in fewer screens.
3)Next TVs they want people to buy will be XHD(Extreme HD) and I presume 3D will be dropped.
4)You convert older movies - just like you converted older films to stick in the fad known of 3D.
5)You can buy black and white Blu Ray films ya know.
6)You don't redo cult classics, same reason why they aren't redoing ET or Back to the Future.
ParentsOf4
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Since you foolishly mentioned the 'Star Wars' opening, I remember being dragged to an opening day (at my local theater, not May 25, which was only limited engagement) 10 AM showing of 'Star Wars' by my brother-in-law (a Sci Fi fanatic). I said no one goes to a movie at 10 in the morning, didn't even know they showed movies at 10 AM. My brother-in-law told me I didn't understand, this was a special showing. He said this movie was going to be big, really big. There were maybe 20-30 people in the theater.
The opening music was cool, was absolutely wowed by the size of the first Star Destroyer, but what was it with all these robots. Where are the people? I didn't even start to like the movie until Luke finally appeared on the screen.
I think we stayed for 3 showings that day. Even in the days before cell phone, word-of-mouth got out quickly. I remember people on pay phones (remember those?) calling their friends to come to the movie. The last showing we stayed for was packed.
P.S. Sorry for the thread drift; reliving my youth.
Atomicmickey
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I think this thread is more of a catharsis than anything.
What were you expecting, leaked blueprints?
~Never give up, and never surrender!~
sshindel
The Epcot Manifesto
I'm pretty sure you just nailed it perfectly right there.
A fanbase who had thought they were never getting another movie, coming to terms with the fact that yes, we will be, and soon, and there will be multiple movies, and to top it all off, it is because of another great love of ours buying them out, which opens up seemingly infinite possibilities for future movies, shows, park attractions, merchandise, etc.
One big double-fanboy explosion all over a thread. I think I might have finally today started to come down into some semblance of sanity today. Or at least returned to the version of insanity that I was prior to the purchase.
WDWFREAK53
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1. Studios will say "Do [insert next technology here]" because it will increase prices of movie tickets.
2. I agree, 3DTV did not catch on yet but once technology that allows you to watch without the need for expensive glasses, it'll become more mainstream.
3. 3D won't be dropped but won't become the selling feature. (I am completely in agreement with you on 3D...it's a gimmick and nobody is really taking it seriously. Very few films actually benefit from 3D. (Avatar & Tron:Legacy are a couple)
4. There will be a time when the technology can't be utilized by up-converting film.
5. Aside from the rare exception, how many black & white blu-rays are flying off the shelves? Is it because the movies aren't good? No. Is it because people figure...well, why do I need Blu-Ray...it's a black and white film!
6. I thought the definition of a cult classic was a movie/show/album that only certain groups of people like...that weren't really popular movies in their time. Kind of like Donnie Darko. Star Wars/Back to the Future/ET...those were popular movies. Anyways...like I said, "Never Say Never" because Psycho was redone.
This could go back and forth forever but I'll end mine here. I've said it before but I hope they truly NEVER remake the original 3 films but I won't say that they never WILL.
That is already here. The LG 3D TV's use the passive glasses like you get at a movie theater. I have one myself and it is much better than the active 3D glasses that cost $30 and up a piece.
DisneyDreams030
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Ok, I didn't have time to read all these replies in the 68 pages, so I'm not sure if anyone has already said something like this:
When I heard that Disney was buying LucasFilm, all I kept thinking about was the ceremony to announce this aquisition. I'm going to totally nerd out here, but HOW COOL would it have been if Disney could have recreated the last scene from Phantom Menace, that parade where Padme gives the GunGuns that glowing orb as a thank you. I think it would have been so cool if Disney recreated that parade down mainstreet with Mickey leading it and the Disney characters marching up to the Star Wars characters (with that music and all). They could have had the glowing orb passed off to Mickey in front of the castle symbolizing passing the franchise to Disney. Think of how awesome that parade/ceremony would have been!!!
When I heard that Disney was buying LucasFilm, all I kept thinking about was the ceremony to announce this aquisition. I'm going to totally nerd out here, but HOW COOL would it have been if Disney could have recreated the last scene from Phantom Menace, that parade where Padme gives the GunGuns that glowing orb as a thank you. I think it would have been so cool if Disney recreated that parade down mainstreet with Mickey leading it and the Disney characters marching up to the Star Wars characters (with that music and all). They could have had the glowing orb passed off to Mickey in front of the castle symbolizing passing the franchise to Disney. Think of how awesome that parade/ceremony would have been!!!
flynnibus
Premium Member
But it was already envisioned as more... Which is why Lucas was able to negotiate the rights to future films easily. He gave up the first film to own the others... Which no one even knew would ever see the light of day. He gambled b4 Star Wars was released and won big
WDWFREAK53
Well-Known Member
Wow...I didn't realize that. Thanks for the info!
I'm wondering when the 3D tech will get here that doesn't require glasses (I know it's already on the 3DS but for larger television screens from multiple viewing angles)
Bork Bork
Active Member
My inner-geek is rejoicing! Thanks for throwing this awesome idea out there. Love it!!