Discussion Proof of Disney's brilliance--this forum! (Myself included)

What a great thread OP. It's driving me nuts not knowing anything, but I have been encouraged to go back and re read some of my old EU books and am more proactive getting new books as they come out to feed my need for Star Wars. Just seeing some of the non stories being pulled out of the air by the UK media already says to me that we won't be able to move for Ep 7 within a year or so. I'm glad I signed up here after lurking for so long. Sure there are "certain points of view" I'm not on board with, but that's the beauty of the site for me and I've even gone back and revised my opinions on some things after seeing others takes on them (TCW for example). Here's to the next 18 months or so of rumours and healthy discussions!

 

I love the fact that the ST has brought back a lot of 'long lost fambly' - For many years TF.N and the boards have been a source of fun, maddening frustration, heated arguments and lifelong friendships, all with the common thread, a love for Star Wars in ALL of it's incarnations - no where else have I ever found such a wonderful, eclectic mixture of amazing and interesting people...

 

You know, looking back to that day of October 31, 2012, I still can't believe it. I could have never seen Disney acquiring LucasFilm. I could have never seen the possibility of the ST in the near future. So let me just say that I'm glad that I get to discuss and anticipate the new releases with people such as Darth_Pevra, darklordoftech, Darth Chiznuk, Circular_Logic, Toonimator, Immortis, and so on. Your point-of-views are all very intriguing as well as varied and you're a huge part of why I still come to this forum. Thank you.

 

Frankly, I do think it's cool that TFN is so hyped, but it's hardly reflective of Disney's brilliance - it just shows how much people want new Star Wars.

 

We've jumped away from 'just Disney' here, but dare I say it, but unless you've been here a while (and I mean more than a few months, many people have been here for the better part of a decade) you just couldn't understand...

 

I'm one of the "back in the day" posters, and news of the ST totally psyched me up, too. But strangely, my rekindled love of "Star Wars" started just about six weeks before the announcement. Which is either a weird coincidence, or perhaps I sensed a ripple in the Force........either way, it's great/strange to be back after such a long time. And it makes me happy when I stumble upon a few "familiar faces" from back in my era.

Oh, and I totally hate spoilers. So I'm very pleased with Disney's secrecy thus far.

 

Thanks for the shoutoutz, Lurker. Glad to know that I'm in that group of peeps that you enjoy discussion with (though this is just my 87th post in the ST forum , and I'm still a relative newb) .

About this topic: yeah, I definitely agree that the anticipation for the ST has brought a lot of excitement to this forum (and a lot of wacky and redundant topics). There's definitely a revival of interest in Star Wars, and fans, both new and old, are coming together to talk about one of their favorite franchises. Say what you will about Disney, they have really offered lots of new things to get excited about besides the ST: new upcoming games, EU, and the upcoming Rebels animated series, to name a few. I'm going to save most of my excitement for when it gets closer to the release in 2015, but until then, speculate away, everyone!

 

Well, DarthPoppy , it turns out you've created quite the feel-good, group hug thread here. You deserve some extra power converters.

 

Absolutely, Chiz. This is exactly how I felt about the sale. I would search on line: SW Episodes VII - IX and the same thing would come up, over and over again, Lucas quoted as saying never more. Then we heard not one film, but a complete ST. Sheer joy and excitement was my reaction.

 

Darth Chiznuk : yeah, you should be ashamed.

Haha, seriously, I really like that so many of the great new posters here like you were dragged onto the boards by the news of the Disney purchase and ST movies. Same goes for the oldbies who were dragged back on after a long hiatus.

Somehow my own interest in SW has not waned since I got hooked in '77 at age three, but it's understandable how it could happen. So as cheesy as it sounds, I mean it when I say that part of what I like about all this is the infusion of great new posters here. Now all of you be good or we'll ban you.

 

I don't think that the bashing of the PT has lessened because Episode VII has "united" PT fans and PT-haters. I think what has happened is that at least some of the PT-haters have finally grown tired of obsessing over a 14-year-old movie that they hate, and also, hating on the PT isn't as "kewl" as it used to be. Increasingly, I see bashers rely on what I call "the Jar Jar strategy": that is, harping on Jar Jar, or just mentioning him as if doing so automatically ends all debate. Jar Jar may be the most unpopular SW character ever (or not), but even the Jar Jar strategy isn't nearly as effective as it used to be.

TPM: 3D drew in an impressive haul, especially for a barely-publicized 3-D release of a movie that has been torn to shreds for nearly a decade and a half, been hyperbolically called "the worst movie ever made," and which the public has been told, ad nauseam, is "universally reviled." Not to mention it was also available on DVD and Blu-Ray. The press, which has always painted the PT-haters as representing all of SW's fandom, tried its best to fling mud at TPM: 3-D, writing about it like it carried an infectious disease, and giving megaphones to parents who practically bragged about how they "wouldn't allow their children to see it," or "had ensured their children hated it already." The press also downplayed or ignored TPM: 3-D's financial success.

The Red Letter Moron tried to piggyback onto TPM: 3-D by releasing an MP3 version of his idiotic commentary so that his fans, whomever and wherever they are, could waste more time and money on a movie they hate and look "kewl," at least in their own minds, by raising their hands in the theater when their leader's commentary urged them to. Strangely, I neither heard nor read about any such incidences, nor was the newest generation of SW fans "repelled" by TPM: 3-D. They seemed to enjoy the heck out of it, actually.

 

THIS. ^^^
Having been to an Episode I 3D event in costume, I can tell you firsthand those lines were LONG! They wrapped around the interiors of the theater...and this was two days after it opened. There were no walkouts, no hecklers, and no booing. It was great.

But back on topic, totally agree with the OP. Disney seems to have a good hold on this one as far as marketing goes. They're letting it market itself at this point, so that by 2015 everything will be at a fever pitch, selling more tickets. And no spoilers?

Bring it.

 

Melody is expecting???

 

I know right? I couldn't help myself with the TPM novel and also made the mistake of looking on the back of the OST at one of the track titles.......

 

I agree with the OP here, as its nice that all of us will walk into a SW movie for the first time since 1983 and not know what to expect. The problem with the PT is there was specific plot points we wanted to see on screen that were talked about in the OT, so there was an anticipation on how they would be presented by Lucas. The ST is a different animal simply because they can take the story WHATEVER way they want it now, as they are not married to specific plot points that we all know are coming.

This is why I have always wanted the ST (going back to 1983) instead of the PT, simply because of the unknown and that makes it more interesting. I am in the minority cause it seems that most SW fans wanted the PT first, but the ST will be a refreshing addition to the Saga simply because of the main x factor is 'where are they going with this?'

 

Thanks eht13, I am off to Tosche Station to pick up those converters! But I really am digging the positive Star Wars vibes generated by the ST, it feels like old times!

 

I cannot believe it either. My interest was switched back on. I was unspoiled for TPM and it made it a wonderful experience and made me a fan. I cannot believe there are more SW films on the way!

 

All i know is if i dont get any VII news soon these kittens is going darkside