Originally posted by Bashar Teg
sopposedly there was a second version that also bombed, and GL saved the day. it all reeks of internet bullshit, tho
Originally posted by Darth Thor
Andy Signore has debunked the whole test screening thing.He had a source close to Disney on and says Disney would never do test screenings for Star Wars as to avoid spoilers and stuff.
After the backlash TLJ received, a test screening doesn't sound far-fetched. Disney or anyone associated with it isn't going to admit "we test screened 6 different endings" because it makes the movie sound directionless.
I'm not saying a test screening did happen...just saying that it isn't far fetched and I don't see Disney admitting it.
What I absolutely do believe however, is that Lucas consulted on the film. Disney is finding that GL isn't receiving the kind of hate he was getting in the past and there has been a rekindled fondness for the PT. Yes, many people still hate them...as evident by comments here, but outside of KMC, you will find lots of "If Hayden is not in Episode 9 then I will be so let down."
Remember Hayden was the guy who sucked so bad......but Star Wars 9 will be ruined if he's not in it.