ST Rian Johnson to write and direct Episode VIII (and also new SW Trilogy - see page 194)

http://deadline.com/2017/02/disney-...9-new-distribution-deal-star-wars-1201938700/

 

Ireland and Dubrovnik are going to look insane in IMAX. Salt flats too. But Ireland especially cause they spend the most time there so IMAX camera will cover various locations.

 

https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/201...ises-the-last-jedi-and-the-han-solo-film.html

 

Get you a colleague who will respect you like JJ Abrams respects Rian Johnson.

 

I believe sometime last year or maybe even after Episode VII released in theatres that JJ said he was jealous he couldn't direct VIII after reading Johnson's script. Gahhhh I am so pumped.

 

Greg Grunberg, ‘Snap Wexley’ actor: "[J. J. Abrams] read [the Episode VIII script] and said something he never, ever says: ‘[It’s] so good [that I wished I had written it myself].'” “He may have said something one time on ‘Lost,’ with Damon [Lindelof], but I never hear him express regret like that.” (December 22, 2015)

J. J. Abrams: "Here’s the thing about Greg. You put a microphone in front of him, you never know what you’re going to get. I love my friend Greg. He’s my best friend since Kindergarten. I think that my enthusiasm for VIII is enormous. I think he also might have invented a couple of the quotes that he gave but I am very much excited for, and very jealous of anyone, especially Rian (Johnson), who gets to work so closely with this extraordinary cast and crew. Truly an amazing group. In that regard, for sure, but honestly, I’m also relieved to have gotten the chance to do a Star Wars movie." (February 14, 2016)

 

http://www.starwarsunderworld.com/2017/03/rian-johnson-talks-about-working-with.html

 

What episode of Lost could possibly have been that good?

 

" What just happened there? Did that mean something? Why are they back on the plane? Did they time travel or is it a dream or are they all dead?"

I like plot twists, but I hope I don't leave the cinema just confused.

 

Spoiler

Jack died, Hurley became the Island's protector, Kate, Sawyer and the rest escaped with Lapidus flying them out of there. The island wasn't purgatory or a dream, it all happened. The flash "sideways" was something else, a kind of afterlife that occurred after a character died, regardless of whether they died on the island or 50 year later

 

No, it's "in 'D'"- it's a reference to John Williams' score being a bit monotonous this time

 

The Constant!

 

I wouldn't expect anything more "indie" than ESB. Or more "Indy" than The Last Crusade.

If the score is actually in D minor, that's great news. I always find it's really the saddest of all keys.

 

I think that "indie" is like a code word for "character driven" rather than plot driven. Substance over style, that sort of thing. Raiders of the Lost Arc would be Indy going "indie".

 

Ha!
"John, this track that soundtracks Luke's death is incredibly moving, what's it called?"

 

The Constant would be one of the best time travel films of all time if adapted into a feature length. Man, that episode kills me every time

Edit: oops, sorry, didn't realise both these notification were in the same thread

 

indie vibe, blockbuster vibe...I don't care. Just make a good movie without recycled ideas and plot points. Laura Dern had some very encouraging things to say in a recent interview. Ive always had faith and been 100% on board with Rian J.....just hope Disney/some boardroom of execs doesn't freak out and have him change things that aren't "playing it safe". If episode VIII is another soft reboot of Empire then I'll have to wash my hands of the series. TFA was acceptable as a soft reboot but only that film can get away with it. You have the great new characters now go do something interesting with them.

 

As much as I love Rian myself, this doesn't really mean much. The cast of Jurassic World worshipped Colin Trevorrow on tape and the movie turned out to be... well, Jurassic World.(And now he is doing Episode IX) So, "no hype til the results come in" is my rule.

 

True, but not once did I hear that Trevorrow's JW had an indie sensibility. When I hear that about big films, it's always encouraging. Because if a director places an emphasis on character and intimacy, the larger canvas will be even more compelling.

 

Since Rian Johnson had named Three Outlaw Samurai as an influence for the saber choreography, I picked it up on the Criterion Collection and gave it a watch a few weeks ago (great film). The swordplay is extremely methodical and slow, and like the original SW trilogy more about character moments/inner conflicts than the fight itself. I was thinking to myself I could hop on board with this idea if done right. Out of pure curiosity I just watched the obi-wan and Darth Maul fight from the new cartoon and it's EXACTLY like Three Outlaw Samurai. Worked well I thought.