Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens

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The forum discussion centers on the anticipation and reception of "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens," directed by J.J. Abrams, set for release in December 2015. Participants express optimism about the film's return to practical effects over CGI, and discuss the inclusion of iconic characters like Han Solo and Luke Skywalker. The conversation highlights concerns about the film's reliance on nostalgia and parallels to "A New Hope," while also noting the excitement generated by trailers and behind-the-scenes content. Overall, the community exhibits a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism regarding the film's narrative direction and character development.

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Released, the teaser trailer has been

 
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I'm carefully optimistic, apparently they're primarily going for classical practical effects as opposed to the CGI nightmare that gave us the unmentionable who shall not be mentioned.
 
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Hard to really get anything from the teaser. I put my faith in JJ. I think he's a good director. It does have a retro feel which I think is good.
 
So everything will be different in this than any of the extended universe stuff right? They de-cannonized all of EU or something?

I'm curious what this movie might be bout. It looks like the Millennium Falcon is in it, so it's not too far into the future from Return of the Jedi?
 
Matterwave said:
so it's not too far into the future from Return of the Jedi?
From what I've read it's only 30 years
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
From what I've read it's only 30 years

O...so it's almost roughly real time? lol

Do you know if Old Han and Old Luke will be in it?
 
Matterwave said:
Do you know if Old Han and Old Luke will be in it?
Yes they are, which is why it's not too far in the future
 
I think a teaser this far ahead of the release could backfire on them. (yes they do this a lot just many movies end up regretting it by release time)
 
Release is scheduled for December 2015.
 
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Times have changed - it used to be that when a cool trailer came out, the next day everyone would just be talking about it

Nowadays, they're all vying to outdo it by the next day



Even Star Wars Kid has come a long way since he first appeared a dozen years ago:

 
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If this doesn't make you hyped I don't know what could:
 
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OOh the handles of the light Sabre light up now.
 
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A new trailer was released yesterday... I am looking forward to the movie... :smile:
 
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Definitely looking forward to it. :woot:
 
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Some "behind the scenes" stuff:
 
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The Empire seems to have relocated...



 
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Alternative trailer with other shots :woot: (from Walt Disney Studios Japan):
 
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I've told myself to keep my expectations down, but I must admit that my expectations are now quite high, these screenshots from the Japanese trailer above are sooo cool, in my opinion :biggrin::

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I got tickets for opening night!
 
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Imager said:
Who would of thought Jar Jar is the Sith lord

https://www.reddit.com/comments/3qvj6w/

I just saw this today, thought it was crap... then I watched some clips. I wonder if the reddit user works for the studio, the more I saw, the more convinced I was.
 
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Even more clips here:
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens ALL Trailer & Clips (2015)
 
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My hype continues... :smile:
New Force Awakens Featurette Introduces A New Cast To The Star Wars Legacy
 
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DennisN said:
My hype continues... :smile:
Hype is good.
All in one place.
 
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Chinese trailer with action shots I have not seen before:


and another short one:
 
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The Chinese trailer in better quality (HD):
 
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Imager said:
Who would of thought Jar Jar is the Sith lord

That would be the greatest gag of all cinema, but after doing some digging Andy Serkis the motion capture guy who worked on supreme leader snoke said the character is over 7' tall jar jar is just 6'5" . If this is true then snoke will be a new introduction probably.
 
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:smile:
 
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Hahaha, that's quite likely how my and my girlfriend's relationship is going to go after seeing this movie :p

Speaking of premature force awakening, I can't decide if this is awesome, mean or both:

 
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