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ST Clues from concept art?

Discussion in 'Sequel Trilogy' started by TK327, Jun 22, 2014.

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  1. TK327

    TK327 Force Ghost star 4

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    We've already seen that concept art from the OT has been used (X-wing, Jabba's gate). This thread is for reasonable speculation about what other bits of concept art we might expect to be used for the ST.

    I'll start with this. Looks similar to what has been reported regarding new trooper look. Specifically, a thin eye slit and flared helmet. Did anyone actually say the troopers' face would be completely covered?

    http://www.nexusroute.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ep415trivia09.jpg
     
  2. TK327

    TK327 Force Ghost star 4

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    http://www.sidebarnation.com/.a/6a00e54f0984ee88340120a70bd918970b-popup

    These were done by Dermot Power. The figure on the right has yellow eyes. There have been reports that Nyong'o was trying out yellow contacts.

    Is this look distinct enough from Ventress, to warrant creating a new character based on it?

    I could see this being an inspiration for a new Jedi despite the fact that it was concept art for a villain.
     
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  3. Darth_Corvus

    Darth_Corvus Jedi Master star 4

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    The old conept arts are definitely used. But we don't know how many and to what extent. Not to mention that Darth Maul was a sith witch for a long long time. Plans might change with time.
     
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  4. TK327

    TK327 Force Ghost star 4

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    Although the Sith Witch was ultimately abandoned, that's not to say it wasn't a good idea. And the designs by McCaig and Powers for the Sith Witch were stellar, IMO.

    I know this is just fanboy gushing, but how could they not use this concept or something inspired by it? I'm sure McCaig, who worked on Ep 7, would have been happy to help finalize her look!
     
  5. Darth_Corvus

    Darth_Corvus Jedi Master star 4

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    I also love that sith witch concept art. But, the story prooves that even if concept arts are followed initially, the final product can change.
     
  6. TK327

    TK327 Force Ghost star 4

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    I agree. But the story doesn't prove that they can't/won't revisit unused concepts for future films.
     
  7. D'an

    D'an Jedi Master star 4

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    I'm seeing that pic for the first time & I'm in love with it. It looks like a role Lupita was born to play- and it screams BAD ASS. Here's hoping...
     
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  8. Darth_Corvus

    Darth_Corvus Jedi Master star 4

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    Of course. They are revisiting some OT concept arts just now.
     
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    TheManFromMortis Jedi Master star 3

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    Whilst I like the look, it is essentially just Ventress with a different face. Given that fact, I wouldn't want to see this in Episode VII.
     
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  10. I Are The Internets

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    Do we really need more threads dedicated to fancasting Lupita? Leave the poor woman alone.
     
  11. TK327

    TK327 Force Ghost star 4

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    Yes. Let's fancast Lupita to the max! Turn it to 11.

    Agree that that the drawings are just Ventress with a different face. Despite the fact that she is canon, I still think that a character inspired by these designs could be in the cards.

    The possibility of sightings of Lupita with yellow contacts should at least give us pause to consider this.
     
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  12. loki41872

    loki41872 Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    Maybe she's just playing an alien, nothing more. Yellow contacts doesn't mean she's a sith.

    [​IMG]
     
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  13. TK327

    TK327 Force Ghost star 4

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    For sure. These designs could could easily be be repurposed for a new Jedi, for example.

    The face of my avatar (CZ3) was originally concept art for Vader.
     
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    TK327 Force Ghost star 4

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    Pre-cyborg version of Grievous was interesting. A hint of sand people in this concept. Wouldn't mind seeing a cameo of one of his kind as they appear without the Robocop treatment.

    http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yr419Wm4j...AAj-g/m3Xw-1Z2Xps/s1600/Grievous_original.jpg

    Also, quite like this concept for the Clone fighter. Has an OT vibe.

    http://www.modelermagic.com/wordpre...10/2008-11-16_KG_MMM_FU_CLONE_FIGHTER_003.jpg

    http://www.offtoseetheelephant.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Clone_Fighter_Fu.jpg
     
  15. D'an

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    TK327 Force Ghost star 4

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    Ha! I am by no means an expert. I just really enjoy looking at concept art. In many cases I like the stuff that wasn't used more than the stuff that was.

    A couple of those are concept art for Battlestsr Galactica. One has stormtrooper-y looking cylons. Maybe this is what's really behind the rumor of the stormtrooper helmets.

    The last pic is of the Sith home world, I believe. In an earlier treatment of RotJ, this is where Vader brings Luke to meet Sidious.

    Thanx for posting those! I'd like to see some architecture in the new films based on those drawings.
     
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  17. D'an

    D'an Jedi Master star 4

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    I'd like to know more about this one in particular:

    [​IMG]

    The source said it was the Yavin temple interior. This to me suggests an extensive back story that Episode IV didn't have time to address.

    As far as the "Storm Trooper" rumors are concerned, I'm sure it's likely set snoopers are indeed seeing armored soldiers, but to automatically assume they're Imperial or fighting for the bad guys is a bit hasty IMO.
     
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    TK327 Force Ghost star 4

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    Would love to see that concept brought to life as well. I think some of these could be used to depict places other than originally intended. This looks different enough from Yavin that it could be the basis for something entirely new.

    Agree that there has been a lot of hasty conclusion-jumping.
     
  19. Darth_Corvus

    Darth_Corvus Jedi Master star 4

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    Aaaand right on schedule a sith witch rumor pops up. Where is that freaky concept art?
     
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    TK327 Force Ghost star 4

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    darklordoftech Force Ghost star 6

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    How does it suggest a backstory? I didn't notice anything in the picture.
     
  22. CairnsTony

    CairnsTony Force Ghost star 5

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    This picture is in a book I have called The Illustrated Star Wars Universe published in 1995. The caption that goes with it says, "In the ruins of the Temple of the Blueleaf Cluster, a strange crystalline centrepiece seems to throb with dark energy from some event in the world's past, as if trapped spirits reside in the crystal".

    EU wise, I vaguely recall that this was retconned into Exar Kun's story arc, and has something to do with the Massassi I think, but I'm not sure.
     
  23. TtheForceHurts

    TtheForceHurts Jedi Master star 4

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    Crystal throbbing with dark power makes me think of the force bomb on Ruusan...


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  24. thejeditraitor

    thejeditraitor Chosen One star 6

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    that pic of gg is pre-crash when he was known as Qymaen jai Sheelal

    Grievous - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki
     
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  25. thejeditraitor

    thejeditraitor Chosen One star 6

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    yes it was from one of the initial script versions. they used it later here..

    Temple of the Blueleaf Cluster - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki

    great thread btw.
     
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