If you saw The Last Jedi in the theater do you plan on seeing The Rise of Skywalker?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

If the leaks are true, JJ will have successfully made TLJ look like Saving Private Ryan

They're still involved with re-shoots and editing so at this point in time, it's safe to say that no one knows how this movie will work or end.

The day that KK fired Trevorrow back in August 2017, the release date should have been moved from December 20, 2019 to May 22th, 2020, giving them 5 more months in which to complete the film.

Like so many others, I'll be surprised if the film isn't a complete and utter disaster.

[Chiefspants]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

They're still involved with re-shoots and editing so at this point in time, it's safe to say that no one knows how this movie will work or end.

The day that KK fired Trevorrow back in August 2017, the release date should have been moved from December 20, 2019 to May 22th, 2020, giving them 5 more months in which to complete the film.

Like so many others, I'll be surprised if the film isn't a complete and utter disaster.

Holy ****. They’re still doing reshoots 6 weeks before release?

Maybe I’m an uncultured rube - but that does not inspire confidence.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

Holy ****. They’re still doing reshoots 6 weeks before release?

Yes. I mentioned it last week in my post and it was confirmed in an Entertainment Weekly article this week.

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

Maybe I’m an uncultured rube - but that does not inspire confidence.

No, it does not.

The writing credits for Episode IX now include Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connelly - the two men fired by KK in August 2017.

After KK went through every topline director in town and was refused, she went back to Abrams. Abrams and Terrio initially threw out the Trevorrow script but problems with the film and limited time to reshoot meant going back to elements of the original script.

George has also been brought in as a "consultant" by none other than Bob Iger himself.

I've seen a few articles floating around the internet that indicate the release date could be moved to May 2020 but I haven't been able to confirm that with anyone on my end.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yes. I mentioned it last week in my post and it was confirmed in an Entertainment Weekly article this week.



No, it does not.

The writing credits for Episode IX now include Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connelly - the two men fired by KK in August 2017.

After KK went through every topline director in town and was refused, she went back to Abrams. Abrams and Terrio initially threw out the Trevorrow script but problems with the film and limited time to reshoot meant going back to elements of the original script.

George has also been brought in as a "consultant" by none other than Bob Iger himself.

I've seen a few articles floating around the internet that indicate the release date could be moved to May 2020 but I haven't been able to confirm that with anyone on my end.

Wow.

Would it be safe to say that all problems sort of flow down from Kennedy?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Frazod

Would it be safe to say that all problems sort of flow down from Kennedy?

I haven't had anyone tell me that she's specifically at fault. But everyone, especially Iger and Horn, know she's in charge so ultimately, it's on her.

It's not a coincidence that Kevin Feige is suddenly up for a Star Wars film, even though there's no script, no writers and no story. They're preparing for the inevitable backlash of Episode IX and trying to reduce future fears by announcing that Feige will run a Star Wars film.

Iger and Horn trust Jon Favreau implicitly and I've been told that they're all having a blast in Long Beach filming Season 2 of The Mandalorian. It's a really, really happy set from top to bottom and that type of report, especially at the price tag, makes the execs very, very happy as well.

All that said, Kennedy's deal is up in 2021 and it's no secret that it's extremely unlikely that she's there until it ends.

[Frazod]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I haven't had anyone tell me that she's specifically at fault. But everyone, especially Iger and Horn, know she's in charge so ultimately, it's on her.

It's not a coincidence that Kevin Feige is suddenly up for a Star Wars film, even though there's no script, no writers and no story. They're preparing for the inevitable backlash of Episode IX and trying to reduce future fears by announcing that Feige will run a Star Wars film.

Iger and Horn trust Jon Favreau implicitly and I've been told that they're all having a blast in Long Beach filming Season 2 of The Mandalorian. It's a really, really happy set from top to bottom and that type of report, especially at the price tag, makes the execs very, very happy as well.

All that said, Kennedy's deal is up in 2021 and it's no secret that it's extremely unlikely that she's there until it ends.

More than anything I'd just love to see a do-over of VII through IX; even more so than a do over of I through III. Kind of like what Cameron did by basically ignoring all the Terminator movies after the second one.

Maybe if this next one bombs as badly as they're saying it could happen. I'm sure that's just wishful thinking, though.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Frazod

More than anything I'd just love to see a do-over of VII through IX; even more so than a do over of I through III. Kind of like what Cameron did by basically ignoring all the Terminator movies after the second one.

Maybe if this next one bombs as badly as they're saying it could happen. I'm sure that's just wishful thinking, though.

I think the plan after IX is to focus on the upcoming TV series. They have a built-in audience for the Rogue One prequel and it's really freaking cool that Alan Tudyk and Diego Luna will return. As much as I LOVE The Mandalorian, there is so much territory to mine with the R1 prequel series.

There's going to be a massive audience for the Obi Wan series. And if (and this is just an IF at this point, although rumors persist) the 4th series is set during the time of Solo: A Star Wars story, with many of the actors from that movie returning to the series, it'll give Lucasfilm and whoever's in charge an opportunity to divert from the disaster of the Skywalker sage and rebuild trust with the fan base.

Unfortunately, the cat's out of the bag with 7-9 and it's difficult to see them just outright disregarding the sequels, at least in our lifetime.

FYI, the time to subscribe to Disney Plus for you is November 28th, as the final episode of The Mandalorian airs on December 27th. There's a lot of great content, including brand new 4K versions of I-XI, Solo and R1.

[Sorry]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I haven't had anyone tell me that she's specifically at fault. But everyone, especially Iger and Horn, know she's in charge so ultimately, it's on her.

It's not a coincidence that Kevin Feige is suddenly up for a Star Wars film, even though there's no script, no writers and no story. They're preparing for the inevitable backlash of Episode IX and trying to reduce future fears by announcing that Feige will run a Star Wars film.

Iger and Horn trust Jon Favreau implicitly and I've been told that they're all having a blast in Long Beach filming Season 2 of The Mandalorian. It's a really, really happy set from top to bottom and that type of report, especially at the price tag, makes the execs very, very happy as well.

All that said, Kennedy's deal is up in 2021 and it's no secret that it's extremely unlikely that she's there until it ends.

How do you feel as a Star Wars fan about furthering the saga after this? I know money makes the wheel move forward but do you think it’s even worth it? Possible to make something fresh out of it?

[Chiefspants]

Originally Posted by Sorry

How do you feel as a Star Wars fan about furthering the saga after this? I know money makes the wheel move forward but do you think it’s even worth it? Possible to make something fresh out of it?

TV is the way.

Game of Thrones, say what you will about the ending, showed that a franchise does not need to be reliant on movies to be insanely successful.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Chiefspants

Holy ****. They’re still doing reshoots 6 weeks before release?

Maybe I’m an uncultured rube - but that does not inspire confidence.

yeah to my layman’s understanding that sounds like a recipe for disaster.