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ST R2-D2 IS IN FOR EPISODE VII!

Discussion in 'Sequel Trilogy' started by ScorpionJedi, Nov 14, 2013.

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  1. Circular Logic

    Circular Logic Jedi Master star 4

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    *Beep-boop-beep* (out pops Mace 'R2'-Windu) "Surprise, you mother******* piece of Sith!"
     
  2. TheBBP

    TheBBP Force Ghost star 6

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    How fricken awesome is that?! A pair of mega-fans now in on the official deal.
     
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  3. Count Yubnub

    Count Yubnub Force Ghost star 5

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    Well, now I know who persons #2 and #3 are. And knowledge is power!
     
  4. T-R-

    T-R- Chosen One star 5

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    now you want him to say

    don't innvoke the holy trilogy, it will just upset him
     
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  5. Pro Scoundrel

    Pro Scoundrel New Films Expert At Modding Casual star 6 Staff Member Manager

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    Yeah, it's actually incredible that it worked out that way. It's also interesting that LFL didn't already have go-to engineers for this. Oh well, between this and open casting calls, it seems like the lunatics really are taking over the asylum.8-}
     
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  6. Darth Downunder

    Darth Downunder Chosen One star 6

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    Will they give him back his jets so he's flying around again?

    Hope not.
     
  7. rezpen

    rezpen Jedi Master star 4

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    Ahem...
    Come on, not bad tho?
     
  8. KED12345

    KED12345 Jedi Master star 4

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    I dunno why I'm shocked, but I saw a Facebook page post about R2D2 returning in Episode VII and the most liked comment was "NOO!!! Original characters only!"

    :(
     
  9. Ryus

    Ryus Jedi Master star 4

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    The poster of that sad comment and all those that liked it are all 'mindless philosophers'.
     
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  10. mattman8907

    mattman8907 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    obviously that person never saw the original trilogy as a kid.
     
  11. KED12345

    KED12345 Jedi Master star 4

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    To be honest, I haven't seen a scrap of news yet where someone hasn't screamed "NOO!!"
     
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  12. Rox

    Rox Administrator Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Is this really news? I'm not reading through 6 pages of stuff. I would have thought that the droids coming back are a given. They link all three trilogies together.
     
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  13. phatdude1138

    phatdude1138 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    R2D2 needs C3PO to be complete, when Anthony Daniels is confirmed, then I'll be happy!
     
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  14. I Are The Internets

    I Are The Internets Shelf of Shame Host star 9 VIP - Game Host

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    NOOO I WANTED TO BE R2D2:_|
     
  15. LunarMoth

    LunarMoth Jedi Master star 4

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    I love that doc! Beneath the Dome!!!
     
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  16. TheBBP

    TheBBP Force Ghost star 6

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    I think that you are trying to find a negative where there really is none. Celebration Europe was this summer where they were discovered. They were probably part of a debate on whether or not to bring in them or an industry crew.
     
  17. Pro Scoundrel

    Pro Scoundrel New Films Expert At Modding Casual star 6 Staff Member Manager

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    Oh, I was just making a joke. I think it's great that these guys got the gig. I'm very positive about all of these developments. O:)
     
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  18. dolphin

    dolphin Chosen One star 5

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    I know the quotes were just about R2D2 but I love the apparent focus on practical effects.
     
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  19. KED12345

    KED12345 Jedi Master star 4

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    FWIW, most of the scenes in the prequels with R2-D2 were done with an actual model instead of CGI (obvious exceptions include the rocket-powered R2).
     
  20. Pro Scoundrel

    Pro Scoundrel New Films Expert At Modding Casual star 6 Staff Member Manager

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    I'm surprised no one's mentioned this.

    "Steeples, from Berkshire, England, and Towersey, from Middlesex, England, are working full-time on Star Wars: Episode VII at Pinewood Studios (where the Twitter photo was taken), focusing solely on astromech-building — for now."

    That's the first confirmation that I've read that they're already in Pinewood Studios.
     
  21. Immortiss

    Immortiss Force Ghost star 5

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    Seems like all long time for pre-production for shooting in the spring.
     
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  22. lord_eidolon

    lord_eidolon Jedi Grand Master star 3

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    Everyone is expressing surprise at how this 100 year old astromech droid could look so pristine... But hasn't it occurred to anyone, that in a galaxy where it's possible to build planet-devastating weapons an laser swords, you can probably upgrade and restore old hardware to keep it in ship shape? Not exactly a stretch of the imagination come on people...
     
  23. Darkslayer

    Darkslayer #1 Sabine Wren Fan star 7

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    What? Where? [face_rofl]
     
  24. Dewback

    Dewback Force Ghost star 4

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    I know, right? My hot rod was built in 1949 and it has newer brakes than my car built in 2011.
     
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  25. Mystery Roach

    Mystery Roach Chosen One star 4

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    People should also keep in mind that all droids start out looking clean and then get usually distressed to varying degrees shortly before shooting.
     
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