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Online ticket sites can't keep up with the [Star Wars] hype. New trailer in OP!

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  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    @DMAC is easily my favorite artist.

    Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
  • BlankZoeBlankZoe Registered User regular
    Marvel released some details about the Shattered Empire event they're running this fall, which fills the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, confirming that upon the Emperor's death and the destruction of the Death Star 2 the Empire didn't lose its grasp on most of the galaxy, but is now enveloped by an internal power struggle with its top leaders all jockeying for the the top position. This puts the Rebellion in a somewhat dangerous position as they are now facing several powerful, independent, opponents as opposed to a singular, somewhat slow to act, overwhelming force.

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    So it's a comic thing? Or did you mean to say Disney and it's in more than comics?

  • ShadowenShadowen Snores in the morning LoserdomRegistered User regular
    Blankzilla wrote: »
    Marvel released some details about the Shattered Empire event they're running this fall, which fills the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, confirming that upon the Emperor's death and the destruction of the Death Star 2 the Empire didn't lose its grasp on most of the galaxy, but is now enveloped by an internal power struggle with its top leaders all jockeying for the the top position. This puts the Rebellion in a somewhat dangerous position as they are now facing several powerful, independent, opponents as opposed to a singular, somewhat slow to act, overwhelming force.

    I like this. It seems as though they're taking the best concepts from the EU and trying to do them right with actual, y'know, creative vision. One of my favorite things about the post-ROTJ EU was the Rebellion playing Warlord Whackamole.

  • DMACDMAC Come at me, bro! Moderator mod
    Shadowen wrote: »
    Blankzilla wrote: »
    Marvel released some details about the Shattered Empire event they're running this fall, which fills the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, confirming that upon the Emperor's death and the destruction of the Death Star 2 the Empire didn't lose its grasp on most of the galaxy, but is now enveloped by an internal power struggle with its top leaders all jockeying for the the top position. This puts the Rebellion in a somewhat dangerous position as they are now facing several powerful, independent, opponents as opposed to a singular, somewhat slow to act, overwhelming force.

    I like this. It seems as though they're taking the best concepts from the EU and trying to do them right with actual, y'know, creative vision. One of my favorite things about the post-ROTJ EU was the Rebellion playing Warlord Whackamole.

    If Lucas was still writing, that might be the actual name of a Warlord.

  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    DMAC wrote: »
    Shadowen wrote: »
    Blankzilla wrote: »
    Marvel released some details about the Shattered Empire event they're running this fall, which fills the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, confirming that upon the Emperor's death and the destruction of the Death Star 2 the Empire didn't lose its grasp on most of the galaxy, but is now enveloped by an internal power struggle with its top leaders all jockeying for the the top position. This puts the Rebellion in a somewhat dangerous position as they are now facing several powerful, independent, opponents as opposed to a singular, somewhat slow to act, overwhelming force.

    I like this. It seems as though they're taking the best concepts from the EU and trying to do them right with actual, y'know, creative vision. One of my favorite things about the post-ROTJ EU was the Rebellion playing Warlord Whackamole.

    If Lucas was still writing, that might be the actual name of a Warlord.

    Excuse me, DMAC, it's Darth Whackamool in the original Lucas script.

    Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
  • TransporterTransporter Registered User regular
    edited July 2015
    DMAC wrote: »
    Shadowen wrote: »
    Blankzilla wrote: »
    Marvel released some details about the Shattered Empire event they're running this fall, which fills the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, confirming that upon the Emperor's death and the destruction of the Death Star 2 the Empire didn't lose its grasp on most of the galaxy, but is now enveloped by an internal power struggle with its top leaders all jockeying for the the top position. This puts the Rebellion in a somewhat dangerous position as they are now facing several powerful, independent, opponents as opposed to a singular, somewhat slow to act, overwhelming force.

    I like this. It seems as though they're taking the best concepts from the EU and trying to do them right with actual, y'know, creative vision. One of my favorite things about the post-ROTJ EU was the Rebellion playing Warlord Whackamole.

    If Lucas was still writing, that might be the actual name of a Warlord.

    Excuse me, DMAC, it's Darth Whackamool in the original Lucas script.

    AHEM, he was called Mr. Kill'thisguy in Lucas's original first draft of the concept.

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  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Darth Dinkleberry and his apprentice, Original-Concept-Do-Not-Steal.

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  • fightinfilipinofightinfilipino Angry as Hell #BLMRegistered User regular
    i don't care so long as Grand Admiral Thrawn is somehow reinstated as canon.

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  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    i don't care so long as Grand Admiral Thrawn is somehow reinstated as canon.

    Oh God, please yes.

    They already put his race in the KOTOR MMO. He is easily the most badass admiral possible, especially with his backstory.

    Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
  • ShadowenShadowen Snores in the morning LoserdomRegistered User regular
    i don't care so long as Grand Admiral Thrawn is somehow reinstated as canon.

    Oh God, please yes.

    They already put his race in the KOTOR MMO. He is easily the most badass admiral possible, especially with his backstory.

    Hey, imagine Thrawn being like Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs, the already-caught super-smart bad guy who the good guys go to help them nail down this other evil guy whom Thrawn is not particularly fond of...

    I mean it's not going to happen, but it would be cool.

  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Shadowen wrote: »
    i don't care so long as Grand Admiral Thrawn is somehow reinstated as canon.

    Oh God, please yes.

    They already put his race in the KOTOR MMO. He is easily the most badass admiral possible, especially with his backstory.

    Hey, imagine Thrawn being like Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs, the already-caught super-smart bad guy who the good guys go to help them nail down this other evil guy whom Thrawn is not particularly fond of...

    I mean it's not going to happen, but it would be cool.

    I much prefer Thrawn as the prodigal son of the Empire, back from the outer rim to discover the shambles of what he used to fight for.

    Also, if Lucas was still in charge, they would just build a new death star then Han Solo would survive Endor exploding by hiding in a glass bubble.

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  • WeaverWeaver Who are you? What do you want?Registered User regular
    Admiral Palleon please

  • WeaverWeaver Who are you? What do you want?Registered User regular
    Finally fix the Star Wars mustache shortage

  • BlankZoeBlankZoe Registered User regular
    So it's a comic thing? Or did you mean to say Disney and it's in more than comics?
    It's a comic event, the lead series is by Greg Rucka and Marco Chechetto

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  • nightmarennynightmarenny Registered User regular
    I really hope that the new eu for Star Wars is well curated and also respected by the film makers.

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  • BlankZoeBlankZoe Registered User regular
    I really hope that the new eu for Star Wars is well curated and also respected by the film makers.
    Marvel has said they work very, very closely with Lucasfilm and have to get everything approved so it sounds like it will be

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  • DMACDMAC Come at me, bro! Moderator mod
  • AtomicTofuAtomicTofu She's a straight-up supervillain, yo Registered User regular
    Blankzilla wrote: »
    So it's a comic thing? Or did you mean to say Disney and it's in more than comics?
    It's a comic event, the lead series is by Greg Rucka and Marco Chechetto

    And your favorite colorist, TBD

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  • ShadowenShadowen Snores in the morning LoserdomRegistered User regular
    Ugh, here we go with the retcons. I'm pretty sure I would have remembered a giant stormtrooper head at the Battle of Endor. Are we sure Lucas isn't writing for SW anymore?

  • chiasaur11chiasaur11 Never doubt a raccoon. Do you think it's trademarked?Registered User regular
    Shadowen wrote: »
    Ugh, here we go with the retcons. I'm pretty sure I would have remembered a giant stormtrooper head at the Battle of Endor. Are we sure Lucas isn't writing for SW anymore?

    It was just off camera the whole time.

  • Crimson KingCrimson King Registered User regular
    DMAC wrote: »
    Shadowen wrote: »
    Blankzilla wrote: »
    Marvel released some details about the Shattered Empire event they're running this fall, which fills the gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, confirming that upon the Emperor's death and the destruction of the Death Star 2 the Empire didn't lose its grasp on most of the galaxy, but is now enveloped by an internal power struggle with its top leaders all jockeying for the the top position. This puts the Rebellion in a somewhat dangerous position as they are now facing several powerful, independent, opponents as opposed to a singular, somewhat slow to act, overwhelming force.

    I like this. It seems as though they're taking the best concepts from the EU and trying to do them right with actual, y'know, creative vision. One of my favorite things about the post-ROTJ EU was the Rebellion playing Warlord Whackamole.

    If Lucas was still writing, that might be the actual name of a Warlord.

    in my head this rhymes with "guacamole"

  • Munkus BeaverMunkus Beaver You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to. Philosophy: Stoicism. Politics: Democratic SocialistRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Ok, here's my important question:

    Is Wedge Antilles coming back? I mean, the man has two death stars painted on the side of his X-Wing, he's got to be some kind of important figure. Maybe he could replace Mon Mothma of Ackbar!

    Humor can be dissected as a frog can, but dies in the process.
  • JoolanderJoolander Registered User regular
    Yeah. Akbar is kind of racist toward humans

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  • chiasaur11chiasaur11 Never doubt a raccoon. Do you think it's trademarked?Registered User regular
    Well, he's right. Human hands are clumsy as all get out.

  • GvzbgulGvzbgul Registered User regular
    His hands don't look so special to me.

  • JavenJaven Registered User regular
    Gvzbgul wrote: »
    His hands don't look so special to me.

    Only because you're looking at them with your dull, human eyes

  • Donovan PuppyfuckerDonovan Puppyfucker A dagger in the dark is worth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered User regular
    Weaver wrote: »
    Finally fix the Star Wars mustache shortage

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  • WeaverWeaver Who are you? What do you want?Registered User regular
    One isn't enough!

    Also oh man William Hurt should play Paleon because he's basically Thunderbolt Ross anyways.

  • WiseManTobesWiseManTobes Registered User regular
    Weaver wrote: »
    Finally fix the Star Wars mustache shortage

    I dunno, I'm guessing it's very easy to keep trim thanks to the existance of Lightshavers

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  • GR_ZombieGR_Zombie Krillin It Registered User regular
    Mads Mikkelsen for Thrawn.

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  • SeriouslySeriously Registered User regular
    leave thrawn and pellaeon in the books in my opinion

    they were my super favorites but I know them inside and out, and I'd like something new

  • GvzbgulGvzbgul Registered User regular
    edited July 2015
    Benedict Cumberbatch is going to play Grand Admiral Adam Smith a brilliant human strategist and tactician. But "Adam Smith" is a smokescreen, a name invented to conceal his real identity...
    Thrawn.
    Still human though.

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  • Bluedude152Bluedude152 Registered User regular
    They aren't going to use any plot from he books

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  • AlexandierAlexandier Registered User regular
    Grand Admiral Adam Smith.....

    A. Smith.
    A....Sith!
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  • chiasaur11chiasaur11 Never doubt a raccoon. Do you think it's trademarked?Registered User regular
    Alexandier wrote: »
    Grand Admiral Adam Smith.....

    A. Smith.
    A....Sith!
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    Worse.

    An economist.

  • EtchwartsEtchwarts Eyes Up Registered User regular
    They aren't going to use any plot from he books

    I mean I wouldn't expect any 1-1 plots

    But I don't think anyone is like, forbidden from picking a character or two out if they're so inclined

  • PhillisherePhillishere Registered User regular
    They aren't going to use any plot from he books

    I mean I wouldn't expect any 1-1 plots

    But I don't think anyone is like, forbidden from picking a character or two out if they're so inclined

    I expect there will be a lot of cherrypicking of useful stuff from the IP before it is over. Hell, the villain in the new movie has a helmet that is, at the very least, a visual callback to Revan, and that's as deep a cut as you can get.

  • BlankZoeBlankZoe Registered User regular
    I doubt it is an intentional call back, honestly

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