Star Wars - Episode VII: The Force Awakens

[Selena Halcyon]

I think it always was going to be. Abrams is a good director with a deep love for SW.

 

[Connor Harrison]

That's what this new trilogy needs - the heart. JJ seems to have it both professionally and personally for the films.

The prequels didn't have the heart, and that was a big loss that couldn't be replaced.

 

[Galatea Raste]

[member="Connor Harrison"]
Can't shut down my twitter because #PitchMAS is Friday and I am participating to try and get a publisher to take my book.

 

[Connor Harrison]

[member="Galatea Raste"] Ah right! I wish you well with that, sounds promising!

 

[Galatea Raste]

[member="Connor Harrison"]
Thanks! Will have to see if someone will do a second printing. Tough market.

 

[Rusty]

Massive Star Wars spoiler:

Spoiler

 

[Connor Harrison]

[member="Rusty"] ACTUALLY had me hesitant there, but knew you'd be a nice guy in the end...

 

[Luthian Omondon]

Back on the subject with JJ Abrams, I wanna say something.

Honestly, since he's pretty much the king of remakes (I think he had something to do with the Star Trek Stuff o . o), straying from that path and into the field of sequels seems kinda odd of him, especially since he's working on such a HUGE project (in an interview he said he was working on The Force Awakening for three years now). But I'm also glad he's taking over after George Lucas, since he was recommended by Spielberg (Who I love for Transformers. Bayformers, not so much :/)

In all seriousness, when I'm in the theaters. If the movie does end up sucking, I'm probably gonna' end up blaming JJ Abrams. And so will disney if he wastes the 4 billion dollar investment on the franchise.

Spoiler

(BUT WE ALL KNOW IT'S GONNA ROCK BECAUSE HYPE HYPE)

 

[Kixi Rajki]

2 new epic final trailers if you haven't seen them. I just saw these now. Just over 5 hours before I see the actual movie!!!!!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4fA-0l8Cp8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDoB6kd20-8

 

[Connor Harrison]

SW done good at the annual Visual Effects Society awards:

- Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Motion Picture

- Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature

- Outstanding Created Environment in a Photoreal Feature (Falcon / TIE Chase on Jakku)

- Outstanding Models in a Photoreal or Animated Project (BB-8)

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/2016-ves-awards-winners-star-861174

Excellent stuff.

 

[Morgana Belcourt]

I'm sorry were people talking about the title being lame??? Were ANY of the other movies different in that sense? Honestly The Force Awakens is no more lame with it's title than A New Hope or The Phantom Menace or The Empire Strikes Back.

 

[Talon Vosra]

It was a great New Hope remake.

 

[Valiens Nantaris]

Attack of the Clones is honestly one of the worst movie titles ever.

Force Awakens has nothing on that.

 

[Connor Harrison]

'The Force Awakens' wins the Best Visual Effects BAFTA, and John Boyega takes home the public-voted BAFTA Rising Star award last night in London.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35260399

 

[Connor Harrison]

With a mooted release date of April 5th, we can take 'The Force Awakens' home in under 2 months on Blu-Ray and DVD.

Reports suggest the Blu-ray will be a 3 disc set, but is that 1 movie, 1 DVD and 1 Bonus Disc, or a 3D version? Who knows.

Not long now!

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2016/02/22/star-wars-the-force-awakens-blu-ray-to-arrive-as-3-disc-set/

 

[Connor Harrison]

UPDATED Home Release info and artwork:

- Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey – For the first time, discover the complete story behind the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers in this feature documentary

- The Story Awakens: The Table Read – Cast members familiar and new reflect on the memorable day they all first came together to read the movie’s script

- Building BB-8 – See how the filmmakers brought the newest droid to the screen, creating an instant fan favorite in the Star Wars universe

- Crafting Creatures – Watch movie magic as the filmmakers bring a cast of new creatures to life

- Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight – Go deeper into the epic, climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren

- John Williams: The Seventh Symphony – The legendary composer shares personal insights of his work on Star Wars and The Force Awakens

- ILM: The Visual Magic of The Force – An insider’s look into the remarkable digital artistry of the movie’s visual effects.

- Force For Change – Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. See how the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative has united Star Wars fans all over the globe to help others

Plus Deleted Scenes

http://www.starwars.com/news/its-true-all-of-it-star-wars-the-force-awakens-is-coming-home

 

[Connor Harrison]

Confirmed list of 'TFA' deleted scenes to feature on the Home Release:

- Finn And The Villager

- Jakku Message

- X-wings Prepare For Lightspeed

- Kylo Searches The Falcon

- Snow Speeder Chase

- Finn Will Be Fine

 

[Connor Harrison]

'The Force Awakens' leads the MITV 2016 Movie Awards with 11 nominations people can vote for...if you're in the US I think.

http://www.mtv.com/news/2750915/mtv-movie-awards-nominations-2016/

- Movie Of The Year

- Best Female Performance; Daisy Ridley

- Breakthrough Performance; Daisy Ridley

- Breakthrough Performance; John Boyega

- Best Action Performance; John Boyega

- Best Hero; Daisy Ridley

- Best Villain; Adam Driver

- Best Virtual Performance; Andy Serkis

- Best Virtual Performance; Lupita Nyong’o

- Ensemble Cast

- Best Fight; Rey vs Kylo Ren


Get voting if you can!

 

[Darth Prazutis]

The title was pretty good.

Thankfully today Star Wars is a multi billion dollar enterprise, so we don't have any situations like the Ewoks where they couldn't afford to use wookies so they just settled for little rat bears.

Hello yeah Star Wars gettin all the nomination, I wonder how many it'll win.

 

[Connor Harrison]

[member="Darth Prazutis"] I'm sticking my neck out and going for.....6.

- Movie Of The Year

- Best Female Performance; Daisy Ridley

- Breakthrough Performance; Daisy Ridley

- Best Hero; Daisy Ridley

- Best Villain; Adam Driver

- Ensemble Cast