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ST 'Shadow of the Empire'

Discussion in 'Sequel Trilogy' started by EmperorAjay, Dec 26, 2015.

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  1. EmperorAjay

    EmperorAjay Jedi Padawan star 1

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    Apparently this was the original title for TFA.

    I know it's close to the book, but I like that title more. It sounds more like what you'd expect a SW movie to be called. What do ya'all think?
     
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  2. Strongbow

    Strongbow Force Ghost star 5

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    I prefer The Force Awakens. It perfectly mirrors the main stroyline of the movie. Shadow of the Empire emphasizes the political developments, which ar not the main plotline.
     
  3. ShaneP

    ShaneP Ex-Mod Officio star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    No I like The Force Awakens. It's a title like Return of the Jedi and based around a character and their story.

    Perfect title. Shadow of the Empire just reminds me of the bad EU from the mid-90s.
     
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  4. General_Cartman_Lee

    General_Cartman_Lee Jedi Master star 2

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    SOTE just sounds awkward. TFA is much more elegant.
     
  5. Colm

    Colm Jedi Master star 2

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    I know a rose by any other name is still as sweet, but Shadow of the Empire sounds almost depressing compared to The Force Awakens.
     
  6. JediKnightWax

    JediKnightWax Jedi Master star 4

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  7. DaveyWanKenobi

    DaveyWanKenobi Jedi Padawan star 1

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    I didn't know that was the original title for the movie. I kind of like that tittle, but obviously its a bit too similar to Shadows of the Empire. I'm kinda indifferent though. I wouldn't have been upset if they went with that name.
     
  8. ShaneP

    ShaneP Ex-Mod Officio star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Bummer Dude.
     
  9. Force Smuggler

    Force Smuggler Force Ghost star 7

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    Loved that EU novel and do think that title is better than what we got.
     
  10. NorthBayForce

    NorthBayForce Jedi Padawan star 1

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    I like TFA better
     
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  11. Artoo-Dion

    Artoo-Dion Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Was it the original title, or was it simply a working title?
     
  12. JFettG

    JFettG Jedi Grand Master star 4

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  13. Luke02

    Luke02 Chosen One star 6

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    From what I understand about the original script the one that Ardnt was putting together, that would made a lot of sense.

    But with a lot of changed and/or push to Episode VIII, The Force Awakens makes more sense.
     
  14. Twain

    Twain Jedi Master star 3

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    So glad we got The Force Awakens. It's a perfect title for this story.


    I'd love to see an animated Shadows of the Empire brought to the big screen as an Anthology film though. Great story too.
     
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  15. Vorax

    Vorax Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    Maybe they can use Shadow of the Empire for a post ROTJ full canon animated series.
     
  16. Norminator

    Norminator Jedi Master star 2

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    Am I the only one who liked this?
    It's the only EU novel I've enjoyed. (and the only one I finished)
     
  17. AmidalaLover

    AmidalaLover Jedi Knight star 3

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    Sounds like an anthology film or TV show.
     
  18. Sarge

    Sarge Chosen One star 10

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    Awful novel. Made me cringe.
     
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  19. Stoneymonster

    Stoneymonster Force Ghost star 4

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    I remember liking it. Prince Xixor bugged me though ;)
     
  20. EmperorAjay

    EmperorAjay Jedi Padawan star 1

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    Info on Arndt script?
     
  21. Biel Ductavis

    Biel Ductavis Jedi Master star 4

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    I love the SOTE Novel and think it would be an awkward title for the Movie as it would have been way too similar.
     
  22. Abounder

    Abounder Jedi Padawan star 1

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    Is this why they deleted the EU? ;)

    I like Shadow of the Empire more but it's been done already, so that's a no-go. Snoke was definitely shadowy in appearance though :emperor:
     
  23. themoth

    themoth Force Ghost star 5

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    TFA is better and wholly original.

    And the Force just doesn't awaken.

    R2-D2 awakens.
    The Millenium Falcon 'awakens' after being dormant.
    Luke is 'awakened' at the end after going missing.
    Finn 'awakens' to the fact a First Order life isn't for him.
    And I'm sure there's other examples.
     
  24. Biel Ductavis

    Biel Ductavis Jedi Master star 4

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    In the Visual Dictionary is a passage that he force does in fact awake, as force sensitives couldn't feel the force before because it was hibernating.
     
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