Andy 60 Posted September 6, 2017 Apparently we hadn't made a topic yet. Anyway, Colin Trevorrow has left the movie. A new director has yet to be announced. :O http://www.starwars.com/news/a-statement-regarding-star-wars-episode-ix Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted April 1, 2018 So, who are these fans petitioning to have Meryl Streep replace Carrie Fisher as Leia? http://metro.co.uk/2018/04/01/star-wars-fans-petition-meryl-streep-replace-carrie-fisher-princess-leia-7432205/amp/ I don't think I like that idea... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted April 6, 2018 I don't think it will work, anyway. Kathleen Kennedy and Lucasfilm and the rest have said that they will not be recasting the role or using a CGI Leia or anything like that. Episode 8 was the last we saw of the character. Let them petition all they want. It's probably the same ones who petitioned to remove Last Jedi from canon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted April 6, 2018 Probably, lol. I think it'd be a terrible disservice to fans to recast, bit to mention how difficult it would surely be to step into her shoes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted April 7, 2018 Yeah, they'll just have to get used to having a Star Wars film without the 'Big Three.' (Excluding a Force Luke in 9). It was bound to happen anyway, just sooner than we thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted April 7, 2018 Yeah, although Hamill wants to be a scary Force ghost... We'll see how that works out for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted April 10, 2018 He can just use his Joker voice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) That'd work. Edited June 10, 2019 by Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted July 7, 2018 Well, I saw a story that Kerri Russell is up for a role in 9. Just more of JJ bringing back his friends? lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted February 16, 2019 Just rewatching The Force Awakens, and find it interesting that Snoke says when they are looking for BB-8 and the map that it would "lead to the last Jedi". Makes me wonder if the title of Episode IX has been hidden in a quote from The Last Jedi all along? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) There are some theories that go with that... Like maybe Spark of Hope. https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/lists-top-10-potential-titles-for-star-wars-episode-ix Edited February 21, 2019 by Mara 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) So yeah. We got our first teaser for Episode 9, and the big title reveal at the end. Let the speculations begin! LOL It's gonna be a long 8 months, is all I'll say... Edited April 13, 2019 by Mara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted April 14, 2019 I know right, I watched the live stream and I when Ian McDiarmid was stood on the stage when the lights came back on I was like ? Never would have seen that coming. Can't wait to see what kind of role he'll play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted April 20, 2019 Definitely... Nice to have that common thread of the whole saga, with the Skywalkers on one side, and Palps on the other, book-ending it. Been seeing theories swirling around now that this means that Rey is a Palpatine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted April 21, 2019 Yeah, I hope they don't make it anything so simple as that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) Whoo, they put the D23 footage online. I did read a summary, but this is much better! More a trailer for the entire saga than Rise itself, with much of Luke's voiceover from the first trailer, and a look back at all the films, but, there is a bit of new footage, and man... that last shot.... wow. Let speculation commence! Also if you don't get emotional watching that, I don't know who you are. Edited August 27, 2019 by Mara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted August 30, 2019 Thought I'd share some quotes from J.J. and Daisy and John re: the Emperor, but will put in spoilers in case you want to stay complete spoiler-free (though they are pretty vague statements, obvs): Spoiler "I will say that that's part of what the story is," Abrams said when asked who the big bad of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER would be. "And also, I will say that with the Emperor around, he's not going to be your, you know, the cuddly pal. I can't wait for you to see how that plays out, but he's in the poster for a reason." "He's the biggest baddie in Star Wars history. Now that we've done the story, I'm like, it couldn't have happened any other way," Ridley said. "It had to be that. But he's very instrumental to the plot of the film. It's not just like he appears again; it's all explained." Boyega was also quite excited about the Emperor's return, saying, "I think the Emperor and his doctrine has trickled down to so many of the characters in the Star Wars universe. The Dark Side, it is what it is because of a lot of his actions and plans. To have him come back, he's like the greatest foe, the greatest enemy. I mean, we might as well take him down properly." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) And here we go... Have to say, Threepio's line about his friends... Tears. Definitely. I mean, the whole thing is emotional but... it's like he's saying what I'm thinking. Edited October 22, 2019 by Mara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted October 25, 2019 Typically it came out while I was on holiday ? I think I'm the only one that found the line about friends to be too cheesy. But I'm otherwise pretty stoked for the film. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted October 28, 2019 Probably. And maybe you need to plan your holidays better! Obviously! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted December 17, 2019 Less than three days till I see it, and I'm freaking out. A mixture of excitement and impeding sadness, basically. Ugh the emotions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 60 Posted December 18, 2019 I'm currently sat in the cinema... 20 minutes!!! ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted December 19, 2019 I have to wait 20 more hours (and 20 minutes)! And I'm having a bit of a freakout. Not gonna lie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
