Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

[Connor Harrison]

[member="Darth Vornskr"] Oh lord.

I mean...fine, he worked in the prequels and then tied up with the Force Ghost in 'ROTJ' but to bring him back for something over 30 years later? There's no need is there? Especially as Darth Vader or anything - Force Ghost POSSIBLY, but Vader? No way, he's gone. Don't bring Vader back!


Also, new chat with Benicio Del Toro - 100% in for 'EpVIII':

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-34329523

 

[The End Narrator]

It's been heavily rumored - speculation of resurrecting Anakin Skywalker, so many different things.

I believe it probably will be a flashback of sorts - maybe even flow walking.

 

[Darth Carnifex]

Dash Star's theory is interesting.

We know that Kylo Ren is obsessed with Darth Vader, going so far to try and acquire his Jedi lightsaber and model his appearance and mannerisms after him.

Perhaps the rest of the Knights of Ren are in the same boat?

Perhaps they're trying to gather some of Vader's DNA to recreate the idol that they've molded their entire purpose around?

And that's why Kylo is trying to get Anakin's lightsaber, and they've gotten his mask and all that.

Maybe in Episode 7 they don't succeed in doing so, but in Episode 8 they find a way?

TBH I'd be very interested to see how that'd play out.

[member="Connor Harrison"]

 

[Selena Halcyon]

I don't buy into a lot of rumors. There were also a ton of tools saying that Kylo was Revan.

 

[Darth Carnifex]

Yeah, but weren't most of those his pleb fanboys?

[member="Selena Halcyon"]

 

[Selena Halcyon]

I have to assume many were, but I also think a lot just bought into the idea.

 

[Connor Harrison]

It's interesting to think about for sure but I worry it would garner negative views on the whole as if a new trilogy can't let Vader be...they have to bring him back as if he's the only villain/interesting character linking what will be 9 episodes over 50+ years of story from 'TPM' to 'Ep IX'.

As I say, the idea is interesting to play with on screen and I'd like it, but to actually bring him back...hm I dunno. He's had his 6 episode development and made a legacy on that. Let's leave him in there now. Force Ghost of Anakin I'll take.

 

[Darth Carnifex]

I don't foresee him being a main character, but maybe like they manage to clone him and create a Vader without the suit that the heroes have to beat.

Just a quick cameo and fight, nothing too major hopefully.

If this turns out to be true.

[member="Connor Harrison"]

 

[Connor Harrison]

Ah, Clone Vader would be interesting. Yeah, a strange hybrid Dark Sider that the Knights of Ren try to create. Like the Clone Emperor or something. Hmm.

And I wonder if Del Toro will be replacing Kylo, Hux or Phasma as a new villain. Betting it's Phasma...

 

[Ludolf Vaas]

I'm picturing a Hayden Christensen appearance as something like the Arnold Schwarzenneger cameo in Terminator Salvation. If he gets cloned, it sounds like he might be more of a plot device than an actual main character. The clone would make an appearance, maybe gestating in some kind of chamber or something, maybe fighting... but probably having few if any lines.

At least that's how Im picturing it.

 

[Selena Halcyon]

I actually don't think Del Toro will be replacing any villain in terms of the focus. I think he'll be an extra villain of secondary importance.

 

[Enoch Zambrano]

[member="Darth Vornskr"]

When you die can I clone you, Paps?

 

[Darth Carnifex]

I've already transferred my spirit into an artificial body.

The flesh I wear now isn't my original body.

[member="Enoch Zambrano"]

 

[Enoch Zambrano]

[member="Darth Vornskr"]

*twitch*

How am I supposed to worship you...?

 

[Darth Carnifex]

Like all the others.

With unwavering devotion.

[member="Enoch Zambrano"]

 

[Coren Starchaser]

They're resurrecting Vader to spawn a Revan-Vader-Kylo love child.


Confirmed on this press release I just made up.

 

[Connor Harrison]

Gugu Mbatha-Raw joins the cast....

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=45615

 

[Connor Harrison]

Christmas didn't hurt 'The Force Awakens', and now 'Episode VIII' has ben pushed back from May to December 2017.

Good idea? Bad idea?

I think it's a good one to corner the end of the year trade, BUT it means going up against 'Avatar 2'...which I don't see as a threat as that hype train has well and truly left the station after the mediocre reflection from the first.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35368146

 

[Valiens Nantaris]

I figure they want them spaced 2 years apart, and TFA was supposed to be released back in May 2015. This keeps the gap 2 years and allows them the time they need.

Fair enough.

Avatar 2...has anyone really thought much about that original film since 2010?

 

[Claire Ouron]

[member="Valiens Nantaris"]

I didn't even know there was a sequel to that being made. Is it going to be in eye-bleeding 3D too? I saw the first movie in 3-D, my whole family had horrible headaches.