New Star Wars Trailer

[Agis]

Yup, Wookies have a 200+ year lifespan

[ErikB]

I also had someone explain to me that the race Chewbacca hails from live for an exceptionally long time, so in Chewie years (the film is set '20 years' after the last episode) he has only really aged a few years.

Dog years.  ;-)

[Gangleri]

Looks pretty snazzy and sharp.  Abrams certainly knows how to make a movie. 



But I just can't get too excited about the trailer, as slick as it is. Don't get me wrong, I expect it will be an enjoyable film.  But do we really need yet another Star Wars movie, even if it's a good one?  I don't see much difference between this and Abrams' ST movies, or Crystal Skull, or even the Prequels.  It's just the same old stuff, dressed up in new clothes (except for Harrison Ford, who has to wear the same outfit as before) for purposes of nostalgia exploitation. 

[OSHIROmodels]

for purposes of nostalgia exploitation. 

But that's what we want 

Lucas fucked up big time, we want the feel of the original films, just tarted up a bit 

cheers

James

[Pijlie]

Against all better judgement and gut feeling, I am looking forward to that movie.....

[Agis]

Simple answer from me: YES!

I like Ep. IV-VI and I liked Ep. I-III.
I like CW and Rebels, so keep it coming the more the better.
I would love to see quality TV Series, just as Marvel is doing it with SHIELD, Agent Carter and Daredevil!

[Brummie]

I didn't mind 1-3 I liked the big battles, and the Clone Wars in concept was really cool, I really didn't MIND the storyline or the characters much, but I loved the action scenes and the atmospheres.

4-6 I love because its one of the first things I remember ever watching. And Han Solo (and Indiana Jones tbf) were Child hood heroes.

Nostalgic or not though, I look forward to seeing these, there is plenty that could be done for Star Wars, its a huge universe, so why not utilise it? For those of us not particularly interested in the books etc this is a good avenue. In fact, as a kid, I always wondered what would happen after.

I always found that the end of something big was more interesting than all the events prior. Like the collapse of the Roman Empire, or the Soviet Union etc. Loads of paths they could explore with this.

Put it this way, I'm not much of a Trekkie fan, though I have watch Star Trek. The recent films were really cool from the perspective of someone not particularly involved in the 'lore'. And I really look forward to them doing more.

[ErikB]

But that's what we want 

Lucas fucked up big time, we want the feel of the original films, just tarted up a bit 

Absolutely correct!

[Brummie]

I-III was complete rubbish. Kudos to those that can like it but its still just plain bad film making from every industry bench mark out there.

This on the other hand has some potential.

Removing lucas from the equation was exactly what this franchise needed to remain viable by the look of things. Driving over him repeatedly with a necromower would have been even better, but hey.

in other news its NOT tatooine its a planet called Jakku. Looks like the jawas dont get a golden era after all.

 Battlefront will also include a free downloadable level available two weeks before Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in theatres December 18. It’s set on Jakku, the battle-scarred desert planet glimpsed in Force Awakens teasers. The expansion, dubbed Battle of Jakku, will explore the moment following Return of the Jedi when the New Republic confronted Imperial holdouts on the previously unseen Outer Rim enclave.
“You never get to see it in the new movie, so it was this brilliant opportunity to recreate the Battle of Jakku, which you only see the remnants of in the movie,” said Bach. “In the game, you actually get to play the Battle of Jakku. It’s the same place from the new movie but 30 years earlier.”

Omg that sounds cool. Well looking forward to Battlefront.

Just wish there was a miniatures game that didn't focus purely on really small skirmishes, and didn't go OOP after a few years.

[Momotaro]

I like CW and Rebels, so keep it coming the more the better.

Clone Wars and Rebels convinced me that the Star Wars lightning could be put back in the bottle.  Brilliant stuff.

No sitting on couches or walking down corridors talking about Trade disputes there!

Although like Brummie, there's a certain, mythic grandeur about Episodes I-III that I love.  Big battles, the Jedi in action and their nemesis!

[Vermis]

It might seem an odd thing to focus on, but I really do like those armour tweaks.

But that's what we want  

I can see what Gangleri means, though. The first nu-Trek movie was great in the cinema, sorta fine afterwards when I realised the old characters were made a bit unlikable, and I haven't even bothered watching the second yet. Not enough to convince me that JJ Abrams is some kind of visionary genius who leaves a young George Lucas in the shade. Not to be a killjoy, but there's still a chance the movie could be like a latter-day Simpsons episode - a few phoned-in appearances by guest stars (hey, remember this guy?) and a lot of ridiculous padding. We also got all excited coming up to 1999 (I assume), remember?

That said...

Clone Wars and Rebels convinced me that the Star Wars lightning could be put back in the bottle.  Brilliant stuff.

I only ever caught part of one episode of Rebels (the pilot?), but when they were trapped by imperial fire near the end and [spoilers]that guy stood up and put together that thing while the music played...[/spoilers] Man it was great.

[olyreed]

The trailer has put my faith back in Star Wars. Just what I wanted, and with the Rogue one story line about the search for the Death Star plans, things are looking good methinks

[OSHIROmodels]

A slight aside and not really wargaming related but I thought I'd share as this is my wife's airline and I'll be having a go later in the year 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32346867/star-wars-plane-being-launched-by-all-nippon-airways-later-this-year

cheers

James

[Grimmnar]

A slight aside and not really wargaming related but I thought I'd share as this is my wife's airline and I'll be having a go later in the year 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32346867/star-wars-plane-being-launched-by-all-nippon-airways-later-this-year

cheers

James

Looks awesome. Not a flyer but would ride int hat over the Hobbit one. :-)

But i do have to ask. Those wings. They supposed to be like that in flight?
Can see why i am NOT a flyer. :-)

Grimm

[Agis]

More news about the 2016 SW movie Rogue One:
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Director-reveals-plot-for-Star-Wars-film-Rogue-6209909.php

...so 2016 Rogue One, 2017 Ep VIII and 2019 Ep iX, glorious times for us fans indeed!