Robbiem
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I guess the writing was on the wall when they sold the sand crawler building a couple of years ago. Still sad to see it closing, I just hope the staff find new jobs
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"In addition to streaming on Disney+, all 11 live-action Star Wars movies will now also be available on Disney’s linear networks — including broadcast (ABC) and cable (FX nets, Freeform) — starting this month. The arrangement stems from Disney renegotiating the existing domestic licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery’s Turner Networks, which will continue to carry the full suite of movies.
The development comes as the seven-year term of TNets’ deal for the first six Star Wars movies, consisting of the two George Lucas trilogies, expired at the end of September, with the windows on the newer films staggered and set to expire at different times over the next couple of years. The new co-exclusive multi-year deal aligns the terms of the 11 films for both the Disney and the Turner networks, which will end at the same time. The fate of the slate’s domestic linear TV rights beyond that has not been determined."
More in the article below.
deadline.com
The development comes as the seven-year term of TNets’ deal for the first six Star Wars movies, consisting of the two George Lucas trilogies, expired at the end of September, with the windows on the newer films staggered and set to expire at different times over the next couple of years. The new co-exclusive multi-year deal aligns the terms of the 11 films for both the Disney and the Turner networks, which will end at the same time. The fate of the slate’s domestic linear TV rights beyond that has not been determined."
More in the article below.
‘Star Wars’ Movies Head To Disney Linear Networks, Will Be Shared With Turner Nets Under New Deal
In addition to streaming on Disney+, all 11 live-action Star Wars movies will now also be available on Disney's linear networks starting this month.
deadline.com
Star Wars: Shawn Levy Explains His Approach to His Upcoming Movie
The filmmaker claims he feels empowered to trust his cinematic instincts.
"When [Lucasfilm president] Kathy Kennedy brought me on board to make a Star Wars movie, her central mandate to me was, 'I want a Shawn Levy movie. I want a story and a tone that reflects you and your taste and what you bring to your movies -- with a Star Wars story,'" Levy recently shared with Variety. "So I have felt extremely empowered. We are in early days, unfortunately, because the development process was abruptly paused [due to the WGA strike], but I feel very empowered to trust my instincts in the development of this story and movie."
Hunh... KK didn't demand a Girl Boss movie?
It's almost like you can't trust what YouTubers are saying about what they're ""hearing"" about LucasFilm and Disney...
Screamface
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Also didn't request a film that will appeal to Star Wars fans.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
…how did I overlook this delicious thread until now??
Which fans? The fandom itself is divided.
Unpleasable Fanbase - TV Tropes
Sometimes, fanbases are, or appear to be, perennially complaining not just about minute details of the Canon, but about everything. This sometimes relates to fake fannishness: some people just don't like a piece of fiction, yet insist on …
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_caleb
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So many Star Wars fans think they represent the majority of Star Wars fans.Which fans? The fandom itself is divided.
Unpleasable Fanbase - TV Tropes
Sometimes, fanbases are, or appear to be, perennially complaining not just about minute details of the Canon, but about everything. This sometimes relates to fake fannishness: some people just don't like a piece of fiction, yet insist on …
mysto
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I know I do.
_caleb
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I think the reason the Star Wars franchise hasn't been pulling in the numbers it used to is because the fandom is so fragmented compared to what it used to be. Many OT fans can't fathom it, but lots of people love the PT and/or the ST (Reylos are a Swiftie-class fandom). Solo may have bombed at the BO, but it has fans, too! There is literally no way to please even a majority of fans.
I think Disney knows this, and that's why they've been creating SW content focused on various sub-fandoms:
I'm hopeful they'll keep getting better at understanding these audiences and dialing in content for each of them, but I don't expect any smash successes that appeal across all SW fandoms anytime soon.
I think Disney knows this, and that's why they've been creating SW content focused on various sub-fandoms:
- The Mandalorian = Westerns, aimed at fans of OT.
- Ahsoka = Samurai films, but targeting fans of Rebels.
- Visions: for anime fans
I'm hopeful they'll keep getting better at understanding these audiences and dialing in content for each of them, but I don't expect any smash successes that appeal across all SW fandoms anytime soon.
MichRX7
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I'm going with more than solid. This game really brought in a lot of non-gamers to gaming back in the day. Not as revolutionary as X-Wing VS Tie Fighter was, but still up there.
MichRX7
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Thankfully many of us just enjoy a good movie when it's a good movie, lol...
I saw the original in theater Saturday (day after opening day) and Sunday and at just under 10 years old at the time I can still remember the feeling of amazement I had after that first matinee. I saw the same look in my oldest son's eyes when I took him to see the same movie when he was in that age bracket when they re-released them back to the movies.
Tha Realest
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Brilliant game. “What if we did Wolfenstein 3D, but you shoot stormtroopers instead of stormtroopers?”
_caleb
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I’m so glad you were able to experience that w/your son! Very similar to my own experience.
But there are lots of opinions about what makes “a good movie.” Your standard (or mine, for that matter) isn’t THE standard (as evidenced by all the popular stuff out there that doesn’t appeal to me in the least).
erasure fan1
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I haven't really seen too much evidence that any of the directors have all that much input in the content of he films. Rogue one, solo, force awakens, all started out as something different. Then changed because lucasfilm didn't like the direction. I think with Andor and Mando, Tony and Jon had the most control.
A lot of OT fans like the prequels. Especially after the sequels were released. Sure they're made fun of a bit for the things we all know. Some cringe dialogue and humor, too much green screen... The clone wars animated series was EXTREMELY popular with OT fans.
OT fans love prequel Obi-wan. I would guess he's hands down OT fans favorite part of the prequels in general. The show unfortunately wasn't given the care it should have gotten. It could have been a lot better with a few changes. And Boba Fett wasn't liked because it is one of the laziest attempts at a series so far. Poor special effects, Fett not even being in it for 1/3rd of the episodes and most importantly it wasn't the Boba Fett that most really wanted.
networkpro
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- In the Parks
- Yes
They used the Pander Stone too many times and it fractured the multiverse.
_caleb
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Yeah, I certainly don't mean to say that fans of OT cannot also be fans of PT/ST. These aren't discrete groups, there's a lot of overlap! They just overlap for different reasons (some of which you mention).
Some fans don't mind what you (and I) would consider to be poor special effects (see Whovians, Trekkers) or lazy storytelling (Marvel). When it comes to War Wars, the PT greenscreen stuff drives me crazy (some people love the Anakin lava-surfing scene) and the obvious full CG stuff really pulls me out of the scenes (CG C3PO in the droid factory).
_caleb
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erasure fan1
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That's true. If you have a quality story though, you are much more likely to look past questionable special effects. That's been an issue with Disney star wars in my opinion. Too many questionable story choices across the whole of Disney star wars. And because of that, the visuals becomes more of an issue. If you aren't going to have a good story, at least blow people away with the visuals. Avatar has made a nice career of that. Heck I'd argue the force awakens did it as well. Most looked past the many, many story faults because of how good the visuals were. It has some absolutely fantastic star warsy visuals.
Screamface
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The biggest thing TFA had was that it had excitement and was left with potential at the end. They hired someone who is excellent at doing that. The problem is the next person they hired was not because the people running things aren't story tellers. They aren't creatives. They were just ordering the next product..
In hindsight we can see many glaring flaws with TFA, but the initial excitement was there on release. It still could have easily been the start of an amazing trilogy, but the next film had no intention of that.
In hindsight we can see many glaring flaws with TFA, but the initial excitement was there on release. It still could have easily been the start of an amazing trilogy, but the next film had no intention of that.