May the Force be with Zack Snyder

darthorcrux · January 2013

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/14/zack-snyder-developing-a-star-wars-film

Back in November, the Los Angeles Times reported that Man of Steel and 300 director Zack Snyder said he had no interest in directing the hotly anticipated seventh Star Wars film. But Vulture has learned that while this may be specifically true — he won’t be doing Episode VII — it was a bit of misdirection: He is in fact developing a Star Wars project for Lucasfilm that is set within the series’ galaxy, though parallel to the next trilogy. It will be an as-yet-untitled Jedi epic loosely based on Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 classic Seven Samurai, with the ronin and katana being replaced by the Force-wielding knights and their iconic lightsabers.

After that new Man of Steel trailer, I'm not terribly upset about this.

chester · January 2013

I really don't know about the whole star wars thing.

darthorcrux · January 2013

chester said:
I really don't know about the whole star wars thing.

Well, they're going to be movies. Just movies. Just entertaining, fun movies. That's what Star Wars is.

Lord Stafford · January 2013

We'll have to wait and see what comes of it. One thing is for sure; it will make a whole load of money.

Lord Stafford.

chester · January 2013

The prequels didn't entertain me, they annoyed the crap out of me. The original trilogy is very entertaining but the ending of the trilogy was a bit childish. The series needs to mature a little bit. Stop the childish humor and the kiddie kiddie fest.

darthorcrux · January 2013

Well, not everything is for everyone. That'll always be true.

Lord Stafford · January 2013

Still, I don't think you can get much better than what I'm posting...

Lord Stafford.

Lord Stafford · January 2013

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chester · January 2013

darthorcrux said:
Well, not everything is for everyone. That'll always be true.

As a little boy i loved star wars. Even the prequels, now it just hate those prequels.

darthorcrux · January 2013

Episode 3 is my favorite of them all. I think Lucas nailed that one hard.

Lord Stafford · January 2013

Particularly with the fall of Anakin.

Lord Stafford.

darthorcrux · January 2013

That scene where Anakin is in the empty council chamber and Padme is staring out of the window is a fucking masterful scene. It tells us so many things and so many emotions without words, only in direction, music, and tone. It's incredible. Very underrated film.

Lord Stafford · January 2013

That's exactly the scene I was thinking of. Truly, it is the subtle scenes, without words, that capture the emotions of Anakin and his downfall.

Lord Stafford.

chester · January 2013

The end of Episode 3 was very good, i won't deny that. Episode 3 in general was good. Episode 1 and 2 are just terrible.

Lord Stafford · January 2013

Also, John Williams is at his best in that scene. Of course, you have the ever recognisable theme playing alongside the final duel, but when Anakin is staring across the mountain of buildings towards Padme, you know through his music just what has become of Anakin, and that his choice is made.

Lord Stafford.

chester · January 2013

Natalie Portman's acting was very touching in the finale. Her death scene moved me.

Lord Stafford · January 2013

What with her line of "There is good in him." it only makes her death sadder.

Lord Stafford.

chester · January 2013

And the tragic fact Anakin weakened her so much she died at the birth of their children. And her sad burial.

Lord Stafford · January 2013

One of the most powerful moments in the history of cinema...

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Lord Stafford · January 2013

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Lord Stafford · January 2013

Then, the return and redemption of Anakin Skywalker...

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Lord Stafford · January 2013

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chester · January 2013

I wouldn't say one of the most powerful, but it was still quite powerful.

Lord Stafford · January 2013

Well, then, one of the most memorable. Good luck forgetting that one line...

"No, I am your father."

Lord Stafford.

chester · January 2013

Still don't understand why Darth Vader did die when killing the emperor. He could have killed him without dying.

Lord Stafford · January 2013

No, he couldn't. In the past, The Emperor had known of Vader's intention to murder him and take the galaxy for himself. Also, he knew of Vader's weakness for his son. Therefore, his true allegiance; even if he chose to ignore it. Hence, you have Sidious telling Luke to strike down Vader, not only as a replacement, but because of Sidious suddenly wanting Luke as his new apprentice.

Really, it's just to do with the cycle of events. The same happens with Vader and Luke as originally does with Anakin and Dooku. But, back on point; Vader would know that he was already on his deathbed, also knowing and not caring that if he were to kill the Emporor, saving his son, he would be sacrificing himself, as well as fulfilling the prophecy.

Lord Stafford.

Darth Ledger · January 2013

Sounds good to me!

SoulxxBond · January 2013

Hmmm....

http://www.hypable.com/2013/01/14/zach-snyder-star-wars-film/

Update: Zach Snyder denies working on ‘Star Wars’ film

darthorcrux · January 2013

http://www.vulture.com/2013/01/zack-snyder-preps-non-trilogy-star-wars-film.html

UPDATE: Vulture takes the accuracy of its reports very seriously. And while a piece published in The Hollywood Reporter this evening quotes Snyder's rep as saying that the director "is not involved in any way with the new Star Wars," Vulture stands by its story. This reporter heard through a source very familiar with the situation that Snyder recently flew up to Marin County to meet with Lucasfilm execs about the project. When subsequently reached by Vulture, Snyder's spokesperson would only repeat that he "is" not currently involved. One should note the possible political ramifications here of our original story break: Snyder's last Warner Bros. film, Sucker Punch, lost millions for the studio, and execs there could have become distressed at the idea of him getting involved with another studio's franchise when they have so much at stake with their upcoming Man of Steel and want him available for an immediate sequel.

Phineas · January 2013

darthorcrux said:
That scene where Anakin is in the empty council chamber and Padme is staring out of the window is a fucking masterful scene. It tells us so many things and so many emotions without words, only in direction, music, and tone. It's incredible. Very underrated film.

Literally my favourite scene in the whole saga. That song, Padme's Ruminations, is so powerful.

Martin1 · January 2013

My anus is prepared for the rape hate, but...

Am I the only one who fucking hated the ewoks almost as much as and if not more than jarjar?

RyGuy · January 2013

Martin1 said:
My anus is prepared for the rape hate, but...

Am I the only one who fucking hated the ewoks almost as much as and if not more than jarjar?

Oh you werent alone lol The story of Star Wars is great, but there are some real poopy character sprinkled thoughout the movies lol.

darthorcrux · January 2013

Martin1 said:
Am I the only one who fucking hated the ewoks almost as much as and if not more than jarjar?

No. The Ewoks on their own are fine; my problem is that they're situated in the final installment, which should have been a lot more epic. Star Wars is known for its incredibly unique and dense planets with amazing, alien art direction. Endor could have been shot in my fucking back yard. It was very inappropriate for Return of the Jedi, especially coming away from planets like Dagobah and Bespin (although not a planet, but a great location). Sure, Dagobah was just a swamp, but the atmosphere was excellent and rich with detail.

I just felt like, though a good film, ROTJ was not suitable for the end of such massive epic. This is why I flipped my shit when they announced Episode VII-- not only to just get more Star Wars movies-- but it means that Episode VI is now not the last episode, which in my mind makes Endor and the ewoks a bit easier to stomach as they aren't part of the finale anymore. I imagine Episode VII will begin a new story and Episode VI's story will always be the epic closure for the Skywalker tale, but at least here in a little while we won't be able to say "the last one wasn't epic enough it mostly took place in the fucking woods."

Also, the Jar Jar hate was and will always be over the top. Yes he's a stupid character with a bad voice and bad dialogue and it's perfectly reasonable to dislike him, but when people mention Jar Jar it's usually something like "I'd rather die in a car accident than watch Episode I again thanks to Jar Jar Binks." I don't think Jar Jar is funny but if I were a kid I would have absolutely loved him and as far as I'm concerned, let the kids enjoy what they will because when they get older they have to deal with the cynicism of the internet and real life in general.

yonythemoony · January 2013

Jar Jar is one of the reasons of why I got myself into Star Wars when I was a kid.

aaron · January 2013

I was honestly a bit unimpressed with ROTJ as a finale as well. As an installment, it's still grand and thrilling and one of the better episodes of the 6, but coming off of the masterpieces that are Episodes IV and V, it falls a little flat for me. I agree with the statement about the slightly underwhelming art direction for the Endor planet, especially after the fantastically mystical Dagobah. I loved that!

darthorcrux · January 2013

Disliking something is fine but there is such a thing as excessive, borderline obsessive hate. Again I don't really like Jar Jar either, but the movie had so much more to it, some good, some bad. I think Phantom Menace in general is an extremely fun, high spirited and super creative film. Frankly there aren't too many directors working today with the visionary power of George Lucas. Say what you will about his actor directing talents, but the man is a complete genius who paved an absolute technological path for sound and special effects. I also think Lucas is one of the greats at writing and staging action and that touch will be sorely missed in the new movies, which is why I'm really anxious to find out who's directing. Simply put, the entire history of movies owes George Lucas greatly and I find it appalling that people can be so venomous toward the guy just because he made some movies that they don't like. As Kevin Smith said recently, "some people say that George Lucas ruined their childhoods. And I'm like that's funny because he defined mine."

darthorcrux · January 2013

aaron said:
I was honestly a bit unimpressed with ROTJ as a finale as well. As an installment, it's still grand and thrilling and one of the better episodes of the 6, but coming off of the masterpieces that are Episodes IV and V, it falls a little flat for me. I agree with the statement about the slightly underwhelming art direction for the Endor planet, especially after the fantastically mystical Dagobah. I loved that!

My thoughts exactly. I've always felt that ROTJ is such a great film on its own, but when you consider the overall story and it being the end-point, that's where it starts to feel a little bit of a letdown. Thankfully the third act with Luke on the Death Star is absolutely amazing and poignant and the film finishes strong, but there's some weakness before and around it.

Lord_Darkeyes · January 2013

I really really like the phantom menace. Attack of the clones is pretty bad script wise and all, but still pretty enjoyable. However, revenge of the sith is a masterpiece in my eyes.

Samch92 · January 2013

Did someone ever watch the Star Wars Holiday Special? :P

May the Force be with Zack Snyder

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