Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker - Discussion Thread

Started by Galan00764 pages

Very true. 👆

I doubt they'll amount to much.

Originally posted by Zenwolf
I doubt they'll amount to much.

Yeah...

We already had badass stormies - Death Troopers in R1.

Adding more is not necessarily a bad idea... BUT... New Trilogy can't handle it well, as seen with Phasma, for example.

Originally posted by Darth Thor
Plus the prequels pretty much invented the concept of CGI characters and backgrounds. Peter Jackson has stated LOTR would not have been possible without TPM.

In fact im not even sure what Avatar added that was so revolutionary (aside from the 3D).

The influence is there in modern effects all over the place. Heck just look at Infinity War with the Wakandans with their shields being reminiscent of the Gungans in battle. Atlantis in Aquaman as well was very similar to the underwater Gungans world.

So yeah, love the Prequel effects or hate them, there is no denying they were game changing. And was kind of piss poor of the Oscars to give the best special effects award to Matrix over TPM.

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Originally posted by StiltmanFTW

Fvcking perfect. 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆

Originally posted by Galan007
Abrams went on record and said that any remaining questions about Rey’s parents will be answered by the end of this movie.
Originally posted by Zenwolf
Who really cares at this point?

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Just looking at leaky spoilers, false as they might be...or true...whichever...it just seems to get worse.

https://boundingintocomics.com/2019/08/16/alleged-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-leaks-reveal-how-emperor-palpatine-returns/

If that Palpatine shit is even remotely true....

Also, Han Solo as a force ghost? Jfc.

Originally posted by Galan007
If that Palpatine shit is even remotely true....

Also, Han Solo as a force ghost? Jfc.

You know it occurs to me, these ST movies make me appreciate post-ROTJ EU material faaar more than ever.

I'd take the Vong vs NR/IR over FO vs Resistance any day.

I'd take Palps coming back through his sheer will and Force prowess with Clone bodies than this...mind device...thing or whatever. Oh and he gets defeated by 2 scrubs compared to him? Kylo and Rey's potential means jack all unless within a single year, they suddenly just jumped straight to surpassing Yoda which...seems really unlikely.

Oh and the Knights of Ren were secretly loyal to Palpatine?....What?

You know it's hilarious that people harp on DE, but ya know back then...in the early 90s, no one knew of a prophecy or the PT, so it didn't exactly ruin much of anything. Anakin still saved his son back then, which was the most important thing so he could live and continue on with bringing the Jedi back.

If the ST pulls this **** now?.....Then what the hell was the point of Anakin's Chosen One status to begin with? Oh sure they could say "the prophecy was midread" sure....but then why is material still referring and keep pushing this Chosen One thing then? TCW seemed to clearly point out how important Anakin is to The Force, especially with Mortis.

I just...man this is like some kinda train wreck you can't just look away from. I know, rumors are rumors but...each time new ones come out it just gets worse...and worse!

Oh and 3PO getting the memories of a combat droid......no.....no.....

If even half of those rumors are true, then it's a HUGE letdown(even more than I was already expecting.)

The Palpatine shit alone is basically a copy/paste of the plot from the Exorcist, ffs.

Originally posted by Galan007
If even half of those rumors are true, then it's a HUGE letdown.

The Palpatine shit alone is basically a copy/paste of the plot from the Exorcist, ffs.

I didn't even think of that comparison! 😆

I have a few minor issues with that plot, like Han Solo being a force ghost, but I'm actually okay with it for the most part. Palpatine came back in Dark Empire, how is this any different?

Originally posted by Rebel95
I have a few minor issues with that plot, like Han Solo being a force ghost, but I'm actually okay with it for the most part. Palpatine came back in Dark Empire, how is this any different?

Difference between then and now, is what I stated up top.

Early 90s, Tom Veitch couldn't see the future and see there being a Chosen One prophecy that Lucas had with bringing balance to the Force...much less seeing an entire trilogy surrounding it. Even further with 08 TCW and how it shows how important Anakin is.

Palps returning now....well then what the hell was the whole Chosen One thing about for 3 movies? What was Anakin's growth in TCW and his important status to The Force then?

Originally posted by Zenwolf
Difference between then and now, is what I stated up top.

Early 90s, Tom Veitch couldn't see the future and see there being a Chosen One prophecy that Lucas had with bringing balance to the Force...much less seeing an entire trilogy surrounding it. Even further with 08 TCW and how it shows how important Anakin is.

Palps returning now....well then what the hell was the whole Chosen One thing about for 3 movies? What was Anakin's growth in TCW and his important status to The Force then?


True. But I mean we already knew Palpatine was returning from the trailer, so this plot isn't really a shock to me. It'd be cool if Anakin somehow played a role in helping Rey and Kylo defeat Palpatine though.

I'm thinking he's back.

Sadly even the Sheev hype doesn't make up for the fact that that is one ugly ass poster. Sidious looks like some awful CGI. Looks more like a poster for one of the animated shows then live action.

Originally posted by ares834

I'm thinking he's back.

Sidious is back!!!! 😂

SW true and greatest villain is back!

Oh I have no doubt that Palpatine is going to be a major part of this film.

My concern is *how* they're going to use him. Tbh, I think the spoilers Zen posted are going to end up being a lot more accurate than I'd like to think...

There are also several reports that Rey is shown wielding a red double bladed saber in the trailer that was released at the D23 Expo.

Originally posted by Galan007
Oh I have no doubt that Palpatine is going to be a major part of this film.

My concern is *how* they're going to use him. Tbh, I think the spoilers Zen posted are going to end up being a lot more accurate than I'd like to think...

There's also one with Kylo wearing Vader's armor....ya know, wearing the life support suit that was specifically tailored for him to keep him alive...ya know, the suit that was melted on Endor...