Star Wars Expanded Universe Thread

[Triggermv]

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-...use-at-the-news-of-ron-howards-hiring-a152018

As more details have emerged, it sounds like this whole Lord and Miller firing wasn't just a matter of Kennedy and the directors clashing over tone and directing style, but also a fair amount of clashing with both the writers and the cast/crew. This report says the set erupted in applause when Howard was hired. I also heard another report over the weekend that the lead Alden Ehrenreich actually came to Kennedy to discuss his disapproval of what was going on and how his character was being portrayed. I thought they said that people were saying Han Solo was turning more into Jim Carey from The Mask, rather than Han Solo due to Lord and Miller.

With all the details/rumors that keep coming forth, I'm becoming more and more on Kennedy's side. While I was a bit exciting about Lord and Miller directing in the first place, I've always had some fear that they couldn't adapt their comedy style to fit this new movie. Lets face it, the comedy in both 21 Jump Street and The Lego Movie IS NOT Han Solo/Star Wars comedy, so don't make it that way. I guess I was just hoping Lord and Miller would ultimately adapt to their new settings and new comedy expectations the same way that the Russo Bros adapted once they came into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

 

[Triggermv]

http://screenrant.com/han-solo-movie-lord-miller-changes-ron-howard/

News travels fast. Here is even more details on how the breaking apart happened and more on the why. After all of this, I'm still calling it right here and now: THIS MOVIE'S RELEASE DATE WILL BE MOVED FROM MAY TO DECEMBER OF NEXT YEAR, regardless of the fact that this article is saying there is still a lot of "usable footage". No, there is nothing official, but just trust me on this one. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

 

[CycloneErik]

If Han's dad is Kurt Russell I'm gonna be pissed.

Can't happen. Too much Ego involved.

 

[NorthCyd]

http://screenrant.com/han-solo-movie-lord-miller-changes-ron-howard/

News travels fast. Here is even more details on how the breaking apart happened and more on the why. After all of this, I'm still calling it right here and now: THIS MOVIE'S RELEASE DATE WILL BE MOVED FROM MAY TO DECEMBER OF NEXT YEAR, regardless of the fact that this article is saying there is still a lot of "usable footage". No, there is nothing official, but just trust me on this one. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

I don't know why you are so certain they will delay. They have almost a full year. And for the record I hope they do push it to christmas.

 

[3GenClone]

The D23 expo is taking place and Disney is showing off the model for their new Star Wars theme park. There will be two parks, one in California and the other in Florida, and both are scheduled to open in 2019. Check out the link for more photos

http://io9.gizmodo.com/heres-your-first-look-at-an-insanely-detailed-model-of-1796906343

 

[Triggermv]

Don't know if people saw this, but in an interview, the Russo Bros (Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America: Civil War, Captain America: The Winter Soldier directors) said they would love to be able to direct a Star Wars movie someday. To me, this is a no-brainer and I don't doubt Disney likely feels the same way, especially if Infinity War pays off the way I think it will. However, I'm also a Russo Bros schill. I love those guys and think they are two of the best directors out there. Doesn't hurt their cause either that they are already knocking everything out of the park in the Disney family already. Also doesn't hurt that their Marvel tone would easily transition over to the Star Wars universe too. Their ability to blend weight, seriousness, comedy, and fun is up there with the best of them, which is what Star Wars is.

http://screenrant.com/star-wars-spinoff-movies-director-russo-brothers/

 

[Triggermv]

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-...ibe-jack-thorne-to-rewrite-the-script-a152993

Star Wars Episode 9 script is apparently getting rewritten now by someone else.

 

[3GenClone]

The Hollywood Reporter and Variety are both reporting that Disney is working on an Obi-Wan solo movie. Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot & The Hours) is reportedly in talks to direct and write the script.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...star-wars-film-planned-director-talks-1030505

http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-next-stand-alone-star-wars-movie-will-be-an-obi-wan-1797946422

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/obi-wan-kenobi-star-wars-movie-disney-stephen-daldry-1202531346/

 

[3GenClone]

Here is a link showing off the Star Wars toys that will be released tonight for "Force Friday"

http://io9.gizmodo.com/all-the-glorious-new-star-wars-the-last-jedi-toys-reve-1798310172

And I have to point this out specifically:

7,541 pieces


http://io9.gizmodo.com/this-7-541-piece-millennium-falcon-is-the-largest-most-1798426562

 

[3GenClone]

More director drama - now Colin Trevorrow is no longer directing Episode 9.

Rumor is that Rian Johnson (writer and director for Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi) is the lead candidate to replace him.

http://io9.gizmodo.com/colin-trevorrow-is-no-longer-directing-star-wars-episod-1800659967

 

[3GenClone]

That didn't take long - JJ Abrams is coming back to direct Ep. 9

http://m.ign.com/articles/2017/09/12/star-wars-episode-ix-to-be-directed-by-jj-abrams?read

 

[Triggermv]

That didn't take long - JJ Abrams is coming back to direct Ep. 9

http://m.ign.com/articles/2017/09/12/star-wars-episode-ix-to-be-directed-by-jj-abrams?read

I'm cool with this. Truthfully, my first choice to direct Episode 9 was Rian Johnson, but my second choice was probably then JJ Abrams. Ultimately, JJ is without a doubt a good, but a safe choice at the same time for Lucasfilm, and a safe choice is probably what they need at this point. They've already got themselves into enough hot water going with newer up-and-coming directors that are unknown quantities as to how well they are willing to play ball with Lucasfilm through their creative visions. Later in the process, at least they know exactly what they are getting into with JJ Abrams. Abrams also has a very long track record already of working really well with any studio.

 

[CYCLNST8]

Yeah, on the nerd forums I get a kick out of all the folks clamoring for Rian Johnson even though we haven't even seen The Last Jedi yet.

JJ is the safe bet. Fine by me.

 

[SCNCY]

The thing about JJ, didn't he, from a high level, plan the whole trilogy when he wrote Episode 7? It would make sense for him to direct again just from that perspective.

 

[Triggermv]

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/sci-...der-woman-2-aladdin-moves-to-may-2019-a153789

Well, now with the new director move getting announced, it has also caused Disney to shift back Episode 9's release day from May of 2019 to December of 2019. Honestly, I've found it hilarious that there is news of this movie getting shifted back to December of its accompanying year before we've heard of it happening to the Han Solo movie. With that said, I still stand by my claim that a move of the Han Solo movie to December of 2018 is still inevitable. If anything, with Episode 9 getting moved back, it only makes even more sense.

 

[3GenClone]

Now we know why Rian Johnson isn’t directing the ninth Star Wars movie: it was just announced that he will be directing a brand-new Star Wars trilogy based on all-new characters.

It was also announced that Disney is making a Star Wars TV series and plans to launch in 2019 on their streaming service

https://io9.gizmodo.com/rian-johnson-is-developing-a-new-trilogy-of-star-wars-m-1820310672

 

[khardbored]

Now we know why Rian Johnson isn’t directing the ninth Star Wars movie: it was just announced that he will be directing a brand-new Star Wars trilogy based on all-new characters.

It was also announced that Disney is making a Star Wars TV series and plans to launch in 2019 on their streaming service

https://io9.gizmodo.com/rian-johnson-is-developing-a-new-trilogy-of-star-wars-m-1820310672

What!?!

C'mon, Lucasfilm . . . don't leave us hanging like that!!!!

What's it about!!!!?!!!!

 

[harimad]

What!?!

C'mon, Lucasfilm . . . don't leave us hanging like that!!!!

What's it about!!!!?!!!!

All new characters.



Which, of course, will fuel crazy Internet theories about how they are all descendants of Skywalkers or Solos.

 

[3GenClone]

What!?!

C'mon, Lucasfilm . . . don't leave us hanging like that!!!!

What's it about!!!!?!!!!

This is a super-smart play by Lucasfilm & Disney. Rian Johnson directed The Last Jedi and now they announce a new trilogy a month before this films release. Now people will see The Last Jedi multiple times (or maybe more times than they normally would) in hopes that it ties-in to this new Trilogy somehow.

Perhaps a "prequel" trilogy that involves the Knights of Ren, Rey's parents, and the rise of Snoke and the First Order?

 

[SCNCY]

I am excited about this news. It will be interesting to see what is going on in other parts of the galaxy and the problems they face. I view this trilogy as a time gap between episode 9 and maybe a future episode 10. I hope the episode series continues with the greater larger galactic conflict between good and evil.

I saw a podcast last night speculating that this new trilogy could be new republic, but from the comments so far, it sounds like it will take place at the same time as episodes 7-9.