The Last Jedi: Behind the Scenes Photos of Crait, and Speculation on the Planet’s Significance

New behind the scenes photos have surfaced of Salar de Uyuni, amid the Andes in southwest Bolivia, which is now confirmed to be the filming location for the planet Crait in The Last Jedi. After the photos we have some speculation about the planet and it’s potential purpose and impact in the film.

 

 

Thanks to lafosadelrancor.com for sharing Star Wars Fan Club of Bolivia’s photos, see below:

 

Cockpit of new Resistance ship
Cockpit of new Resistance ship

 

Crait: on location in Bolivia
Crait: on location in Bolivia

 

Crait: crew on location in Bolivia

 

 

CRAIT: SPECULATION ON THE PLANET’S SIGNIFICANCE

 

Not that all Star Wars planets names are based on real words in regards to symbolism, but if we aren’t going to speculate and theorize, what’s the fun in that? With that said, Crait is a form of the word croit, an indicative of croire which means “to place one’s heart, to trust, believe”. That sounds very Star Wars to me, and Rian Johnson say this planet will play a big part in the film.

 

As we learned in Rogue One, the planet Jedah was mined by the Empire for kyber crystals. In The Last Jedi teaser we saw these quirky, new, assumed to be Resistance ships tearing up the surface of Crait exposing a red substance. Is it possible Crait is being mined for something as well? Rian Johnson revealed to Entertainment Weekly that Crait is a desolate place, rich with minerals for mining.

 

“It’s way out there. It’s very remote. It’s uncharted,” says Johnson. “It’s a mineral planet and so there are mines on it.”

 

So we have an uncharted planet, rich with minerals, with mines, that will play a big part in the film, which based on the teaser appears to be a struggle between balancing the light and dark side of the Force. Pablo Hidalgo did confirm on twitter late last year that a Sith, Jedi, or anyone, “can find it (a kyber crystal) the way anyone can. Digging them out of the ground.” Now we know crystals do not take on a color until it is bonded, so the red minerals could just be the soil that the crystals are found within and not necessarily have any bearing on the color of the crystals.

 

 

Notice in the trailer even though these new speeders/ships are seemingly flying towards the First Order walkers, they are not firing shots (granted neither are the walkers), but are dragging and cutting up the surface of the planet. It’s possible these ships are not for warfare at all, but strictly for mining, and the First Order is there to intercept them.

 

In the trailer, the one speeder focused on seems to be having a rough time, bouncing off the surface, perhaps someone who isn’t a very good pilot. We can rule out Poe Dameron of course, and I think that’s above Rey’s pay grade at this point, so could it be Finn? Rose?

 

What do you think of the photos? I think it was a great location for a Star Wars planet, because frankly it’s not a desert and it doesn’t have snow, so it’s fresh and unique to the saga.

 

What is your take on the speculation about the planet’s involvement and purpose in The Last Jedi? Sound off below and let us know! Now that the trailer is out “this is where the fun begins”, we look forward to the journey to December!

 

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100 thoughts on “The Last Jedi: Behind the Scenes Photos of Crait, and Speculation on the Planet’s Significance

  • April 17, 2017 at 11:33 pm
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    It is a desert. A high desert. A desert is defined by the amount of rainfall it receives, and not by appearance alone… Although it certainly looks like a desert to me?

    • April 18, 2017 at 12:32 am
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      Beat me to it. You can beat we will get another in IX and probably Han Solo too.

      • April 18, 2017 at 1:02 am
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        So what? This planet looks clearly different than any other planet we’ve seen in the films before, with the stark white salt flats and the blood red mineral soil. This is not another Jakku/Tatooine.

        • April 18, 2017 at 1:36 am
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          This was actually my favorite shot in the teaser. It was the most visual stimulating to me. It’s still similar to the X-Wings flying right above the water in the TFA teaser, but at least it looks cool with that red sand/minerals.

          The only other shots that caught my attention were Finn in the pod, the beautiful shot of the sun above the island, Rey looking like she’s ready to fight something by the sea, and the transition from what looks like space to the rocks on the ground.

          The rest of the shots were meh to me, because they looked like stuff we have already seen before.

          • April 18, 2017 at 6:52 am
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            I would include Rey running at dusk with the lightsaber. That gave me chills. Take another look.

          • April 19, 2017 at 5:19 pm
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            Yeah, that was a good shot too. I forgot about that one.

        • April 18, 2017 at 3:23 pm
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          This is discouraging. We’ve already seen a planet that has land with sky above it in previous Star Wars movies. We need something completely original or its practically a direct copy of a ESB. If they cant come up with some other kind of atmospheric to terra firma configuration I am going to scream plagiarism.

          • April 19, 2017 at 2:20 am
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            I agree. The next Star Wars movie needs to not have any planets, otherwise it’s a REHASH!!!

    • April 18, 2017 at 12:57 am
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      Indeed, the largest desert on Earth is in Antarctica.

    • April 18, 2017 at 1:20 am
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      My connotation was in reference to sand planets, not anything that biologically qualifies as a desert on Earth.

  • April 17, 2017 at 11:57 pm
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    I thought the synthetic Kyber crystals were Legends still?

    • April 18, 2017 at 1:21 am
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      It is, reverted back to the canon update after a brain blip, good catch 😉

    • April 18, 2017 at 1:58 am
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      Yes, ’cause as of the Ahsoka book, I believe instead of the Sith using synthetics, the Kyber’s they touch “bleed” which brings on the red coloring.

  • April 18, 2017 at 12:03 am
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    Death star 4 crystals. Why not, it’s an original story right?

  • April 18, 2017 at 12:12 am
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    When I saw Crait, thought it was a nod to Darth Krayt.

  • April 18, 2017 at 12:37 am
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    It better not fucking be for ANOTHER superweapon in IX ala ROTJ. I have to say that the teaser was probably the least visually interesting of any SW trailer and the fact that a C grade franchise like the one for Thor III can beat it in terms of views just highlights that fact.

    On the bright side, At least we know that the theatrical trailer can’t be any worse.

    The fact that Carrie Fisher did some touch ups on the script is a good thing but not even her skills could salvage TPM.

    • April 18, 2017 at 12:54 am
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      Thor trailer was out 4 days before TLJ trailer, that’s why it has more views.

      It was as visually interesting as the first TFA teaser.

      You shouldn’t expect them to blow their load in terms of visually impressive shots in just the first teaser.

    • April 18, 2017 at 1:45 am
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      Nobody could salvage TPM’s script. “Ex-queeze-me.” 😉

    • April 18, 2017 at 1:59 am
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      Two paragraphs of words and you have brought nothing interesting or new to this conversation.

      Good job. Rage on, stroke out.

      • April 18, 2017 at 3:41 am
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        Two paragraphs?

        And I don’t jive everything said, but who are you to say everything he wrote was garbage. At least qualify your smut with “I think” or “was this your intent.”

        I actually agree, Fisher being involved in the writing process is a positive development.

        • April 19, 2017 at 1:38 am
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          Timmeh, so angry. What crawled up your ass the past couple days mm?

    • April 18, 2017 at 2:53 am
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      Are you outta your mind? I thought it was the MOST visually interesting trailer for any Star Wars film to date. The colors were rich, vibrant, there were shots that were intimidating, the shots of Ach-to were stunning. Did it barely show anything? Yes, but as was the teaser for TFA. That last line of the Jedi ending gave me chills and made the crowd at celebration go wild so idk what the problem about a script for a film that isn’t even out is? Call me crazy but there are A LOT of time travelers on this site. What’s your damn secret?

      • April 18, 2017 at 1:58 pm
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        Even if it’s rubbish, I suspect the cinematography will be lovely.

    • April 18, 2017 at 3:14 am
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      I don’t know why people rage against TPM so much. It’s not terrible. Not AOTC terrible anyway. I think people just don’t like Jar Jar and young Anakin because they want Star Wars to be for ‘grown ups’. I was 7 when I saw ROTJ at the cinema and I thought Ewoks were awesome. Star Wars is primarily for kids. Deal with it.

      • April 18, 2017 at 5:55 am
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        Actually Star Wars is not “for kids” —- considering TFA was rated PG-13. Star Wars is “for families” and TPM remains reviled because YES it was a “kiddie show” — and that’s why the majority of Fans have left that film for dead. And I agree – Ewoks ARE awesome.

        • April 18, 2017 at 1:57 pm
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          I know times are changing, but is 12 now considered adulthood?

          • April 18, 2017 at 6:34 pm
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            Do you mean 13?

          • April 18, 2017 at 6:56 pm
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            No, 12 – As in the films were made with 12 year old kids in mind according to the man that made them.

        • April 18, 2017 at 9:50 pm
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          Yes it is.

      • April 18, 2017 at 6:13 am
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        Yeah, it’s primarily for kids. Because kids’ movies are filled with decapitations, dismemberments, immolations, forced choking, bisections, child-killing, implied rape, and mass genocide. The original trilogy was PG only because the PG-13 rating had not been implemented yet. The reasons for disliking TPM are too numerous to list, but it can be summed up in the nonsense plot, the boring political maneuvering, the wooden acting and stilted dialogue, the bland and unappealing characters, midiclorians, the idiotic cartoonish bullshit and, of course, Jar-Jar.

        • April 18, 2017 at 7:52 pm
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          None of those things you’ve listed really come across particularly graphically in the movies. I was about 6 when I first saw Star Wars, it was definitely thought of and marketed as a kids/family movie. I know the fans want it to cater to middle aged adults because that’s what most of us are now, and Rogue One did that, but the trilogy movies will always have a lot of elements to appeal to kids, as they should.

          I don’t know the ratings system in the US, but the original Star Wars movie and The Phantom menace were both rated ‘U’ on original release in the UK.

          • April 18, 2017 at 8:29 pm
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            Smoldering skeletons, bloody detached arm, hideous burned skin. It’s all in there. Movies for children don’t tend to have anything remotely like that. Plus a couple of mild curse words and scantily clad women here and there.

          • April 18, 2017 at 8:48 pm
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            regardless, the british board of classification rated Star Wars as suitable for all viewers. I think revenge of the sith was a higher rating, but I don’t quite recall and I’m lazy to look it up.

        • April 18, 2017 at 9:50 pm
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          Lucas has always said that this are kids movies, from the very begining, so I think there is no question on that.

          • April 19, 2017 at 6:06 am
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            Oh yeah, and I forgot how much kids love movies about conflicts over the taxation of trade routes, political maneuvering, committee meetings and sessions of the Senate.

          • April 19, 2017 at 8:37 pm
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            Kids loved it, you can’t deny it, taxations and commitee mettings and still they loved it.

            Anyway, there is no secret the primary target for this movies are kids, I think that’s one the reason a lot of people love them, they don´t just stuck in mature themes, and everybody can see them and like it.

      • April 18, 2017 at 6:31 pm
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        I personally think TPM is the most watchable of the PT. Probably because it doesn’t focus around a forced love story and is more about fun. But then again, I never liked the podracing scene and people seem to think that is one of the better aspects of the movie. So whateve’s…

        • April 18, 2017 at 7:42 pm
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          I agree with you. I didn’t appreciate it so much on original release, but it’s grown on me. Somehow the CGI gets worse with the following two prequels and TPM seems more an adventure like Indiana Jones (or the original star wars movies) than the other prequels.

          • April 18, 2017 at 7:56 pm
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            That’s a great point. The overall look of TPM feels more tangible and real than the other two. I think they relied less on CGI touch ups and more on actual environments. I think I read they used a lot of miniatures in TPM, which I think would give it more of a realistic look.

    • April 18, 2017 at 6:46 am
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      I do like the visuals, so I disagree. Also Carrie Fisher doing touchups is nice. She is actually really good screenwriter. As for Episode nine, who knows. I know a lot of people aren’t too keen on Colin Trevorrow for JW. But really that movie wasn’t his fault, rather the studio. Hence, why he didn’t come back.

      Plus, assuming if TLJ is amazing and if Rian is on board, if he is writing the screenplay, man expect some cool stuff from that movie.

  • April 18, 2017 at 12:49 am
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    yet another space laser , perhaps built by someone who wants revenge for something for some reason .

  • April 18, 2017 at 12:55 am
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    Wasn’t the planet code named Crete during production. If that’s the case I imagine the battle of Crete might be the inspiration. In the WW2 battle the Nazis invaded the island of Crete fighting allied soldiers and civilians. Maybe those new (mining?) vehicles are civilians fighting the new order. At first it looked like the allies were going to repel them but then the Nazis launched an offensive that drove the Allied soldiers off the island. And if the Last Jedi is similar in tone to Empire Strikes Back, the battle would be pretty similar to the outcome at the battle of Crete. I don’t just want to throw it out there.

    • April 18, 2017 at 1:24 am
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      I’ve seen that theory floating around too, could very well be or Johnson using the name as a reference.

    • April 18, 2017 at 7:12 pm
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      My thoughts as well. A couple extra pieces of evidence include the speeders not looking Republic in origin, but rather a different culture. They also appear to be cleverly manipulating perhaps a native environment. A smoke screen for ground troops seems likely. I’ve attached a reference photo of similar red smoke screen being used in Iraq against US forces in 2007 – apparently it’s an effective color for this purpose: https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/2ee06da7be8c3f9c6b43e2849334c12f7fd2e135171f7e0776cb98f57e3f8d5d.jpg

  • April 18, 2017 at 1:27 am
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    Can’t wait for Finn to tell Rose “I hate salt, it’s irritating, and it gets everywhere”.

    • April 18, 2017 at 1:53 am
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      Given your love for the Prequels, I would assume that’d be a highlight for you in the film.

      • April 18, 2017 at 3:35 am
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        Don’t ever take Hannity out as you AVI. It’s far too perfect.

        • April 19, 2017 at 1:38 am
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          Don’t ever stop having verbal diarrhea and a lack of restraint in venting your anger. It always brightens my day.

    • April 18, 2017 at 6:43 am
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      Can I just say I love that line? Not because it is good, but because of how hilariously bad it is. And even then so, I’m looking forward to this movie because Rian also doesn’t hate the prequels. Unlike the self-aggrandizing individual of Abrams, Rian actually doesn’t want to just give us diet edition OT.

      Rather, he wants this movie to not only be a sequel, but fit in the greater franchise. And as such, I expect some callbacks to the PT. And that’s good. Yeah, I do not like those movies, but they are still a part of the mythos.

      As for how that I could be I have a fun theory: I have a feeling those callbacks will be tied to the history of the Jedi. And if it is anything like Avatar Wan in second season of Legend of Korra; that makes me excited. Because, that season not only imagined to deliver one of the best origin stories I have seen for a concept, the Avatar, but also managed to masterfully weave it into the narrative with its second half.

      And I have a very strong hunch that this will extend with TLJ. Rey, maybe connected to the First Jedi? Snoke, being an evil that is connected to the First Jedi as well? Who knows?

  • April 18, 2017 at 1:31 am
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    Battle of Hoth 2.0… if TFA was a New Hope knockoff, Disney will surely continue to play it safe with rebooting/rehashing what has already sold in the past. Except these speeders are kicking up the red dust as a smokescreen for the fighters that will be behind them.

    • April 18, 2017 at 1:39 am
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      We can only hope not, Daisy has said in interviews that this movie was different and was kind of out there, which knowing Rian Johnson means that it will be pretty different.

      If these speeders are indeed meant to make a smokescreen as a distraction that’s already different and clever enough to make the battle not seeem like Hoth 2.0 to me.

      • April 18, 2017 at 1:51 am
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        Exactly, I hope you’re right! I can’t think of any other reason these very low flying speeders, each with a needle thing in the dirt, would be kicking up huge clouds of red space dust while powering ahead directly toward visible AT-AT’s, other than some kind of cover/screen for what’s behind them. But ..who knows. Like you say, Rian Johnson… Fingers crossed.

      • April 18, 2017 at 1:56 am
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        My guess?

        They’ll try to use tow cables, and the Walkers will have some sort of defense against them.

    • April 18, 2017 at 1:52 am
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      Change the record.

      • April 18, 2017 at 1:52 pm
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        Vinyl is back too. It’s like 1980 all over ;p

    • April 18, 2017 at 1:55 am
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      That armor’s too strong for blasters! Rogue group, use your dangly hooky things. Go for the ground and dig up a cloud of red stuff! It may be our only way of stopping them!

    • April 18, 2017 at 2:01 am
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      So every new battle cannot possibly resemble any previous one in any way at all? Each one needs to be an entirely new concept and execution?

      That’s not how wars work.

      Technology changes over time and vehicles evolve, but warfare itself remains fairly consistent.

      • April 18, 2017 at 3:32 am
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        Not really. WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam all have very different elements. The enemy learns. The Iraq war 1 and Iraq War 2 were very different Affairs. Terrorist don’t fight wars the same as North Korea would.

        • April 18, 2017 at 4:12 am
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          WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq all had ground assaults that involved tanks. Complaining about walkers in a ground assault scene because there was also one in Empire is like complaining about seeing a tank assault scene in a war movie because other war movies had them before. Technology advances and equips the combatants with newer, more powerful weapons, but war does not look drastically different from one generation to the next or a span of 30 years, as is the case with the sequel trilogy in relation to the original trilogy.

    • April 18, 2017 at 3:00 am
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      I liked TFA but it only ranks midway in my liking of star wars movies. It was a blatant rehash of several ANH scenes, so I think Disney would be foolish to replicate TESB in this movie. That said, a walker attack against surface skimmers seems like a copy. We’ve got Rey training as a Jedi (or whatever comes after Jedi) it seems like there are some similar elements. Hopefully the movie will have enough unique factors to destroy any comparisons to TESB, but at this stage anything is speculation. If they do copy TESB, I hope they at least have Lando complaining that the deal is getting worse all the time.

      • April 18, 2017 at 7:14 pm
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        I have a theory that it will borrow the atmosphere, tone and smaller character beats from ESB, but will be its own thing. I see TLJ being akin to Avatar Wan’s story from Legend of Korra Season two. I pick that comparison because this movie will be dealing with the origin of the Jedi, much like Korra did with the Avatar.

        If that is the case, we’re in for a big treat. Because, not only would that make TLJ a great movie, but as part of the greater mythos of SWs it would make us view the franchise in a way we have never would have considered.

    • April 18, 2017 at 3:39 am
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      I doubt it. I understand why you feel it, but replicating is more JJ’s style (though he makes great quality replicas, one has to admit) than Johnson’s. His work feels usually fresh.

    • April 18, 2017 at 4:06 am
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      Normally, I could agree with your cynicism, but knowing Rian Johnson’s work I Highly doubt he’ll do it. Abrams did it, and really it is because Abrams is a crappy director(decent TV director, though). Unless, Kathleen Kennedy or LucasFilm forces him to do it, it won’t happen.

      Because, let’s look at this logically. TFA, like it or not, played it safe. That was intentional. That doesn’t mean it was good(I think it was really bad on their part), but really what this means is that they cannot do so again. Why? For one thing, even those fans who gave TFA a pass will be pissed. And two, ESB is arguably a better received movie than ANH. It’s counted as one of the best sequels of all time and a true pinnacle of filmmaking. Irwin Kersner’s magnum opus in my view.

      Imagine the backlash if they tired to copy ESB? It would be ten times what they got now. And also, on a personal level; I would hate that. ESB what makes it great is that it was its own thing. Kersner is a very talented filmmaker and he clearly forged his own path(with Lucas’ help) on crafting the movie.

      If Rian and LucasFIlm copied it, it would honestly be kind of an insult to that. I want Rian, and whoever is directing these movies, to take inspiration from Kersner and make their own movie/ stamp. SWs should celebrate its past, but it should also move forward. It’s a delicate balance, but one that is necessary.

      • April 18, 2017 at 4:11 am
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        Great thoughts, totally agree

        • April 18, 2017 at 6:39 am
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          I know I maybe coming off as naive, but really I do love Rian Johnson as a director. I actually got to meet him once when he was during a conference of screenwriting. Super nice and humble guy and honestly is a really damn good writer. So when I heard he went into the crowd to greet the fans who waited for the panel, it wasn’t a shock. He’s that cool.

          Plus, I do not like Abrams as a director. And really, LucasFilm does not have the luxury of nostalgia this time. And it will look equally bad, especially if Rogue One ends up being the better movie.

      • April 18, 2017 at 8:27 am
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        The script was said to be weird & different by several parties Lawrence Kasdan said the same thing when he saw the script well over a year ago. I’m sure the new complaints what will be it’s not Star Wars enough. Some percentage of the population are always going to complain one way or the other.

        • April 18, 2017 at 9:02 am
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          That’s always a give in about complaints and people. Still, I’ll welcome weird and different than one note and safe any day. Still, overall, RJ is going to bring it. He knows just how important it is for this franchise to branch out in the right way. And I think he can craft something really cool.

        • April 18, 2017 at 5:21 pm
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          There are strong indications the script is “weird” and the teaser trailer reinforces that perception. I think there will be a big backlash against RJ, although I hope not.

        • April 18, 2017 at 5:24 pm
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          True, but there is also some percentage of the population that will say they love it no matter how awful it might be.

          • April 18, 2017 at 8:21 pm
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            Hey it works both ways. Good or bad is in the eye of the beholder.

      • April 18, 2017 at 9:25 am
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        Remember when everyone said “I trust Abrams” prior to December 2015?

        • April 18, 2017 at 1:48 pm
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          Not everyone.

        • April 18, 2017 at 5:50 pm
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          Yeah, I remember that. I also remember he went on to deliver a SW movie that, while obviously not perfect, is miles better than the prequels on every possible level, visually more enticing than RotJ and has better written characters and a richer story than ANH. And that was Abrams, ffs. Johnson is an ACTUAL director.

          • April 18, 2017 at 6:15 pm
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            whoa…some bold claims there…but all opinion.

        • April 18, 2017 at 6:09 pm
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          Indeed, but I wasn’t one of them. I was cautiously optimistic. Rian is someone who I know and I like his work. That fast-paced action and witty dialogue will be non-existent. Seriously, go watch Looper and Brick and you’ll see what I am talking about.

          I normally do not give such praise to a director and I would share your doubt. But to end my point, when i heard that Rian was doing episode eight I was more stoked for that movie than TFA.

  • April 18, 2017 at 1:51 am
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    I thought this shot in the trailer was rad, it shows how much vibrant colour is going to be in this one, I’m sure we’re going to get plenty of shots like this

  • April 18, 2017 at 1:58 am
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    I wonder if this is the First Order invading and taking over a new planet that is rich in materials they need. Perhaps the speeders are mining vehicles, and the people flying them are not Resistance fighters, but locals who are trying to defend their home. If this is the case, I am sure the locals will lose.

    • April 18, 2017 at 6:56 pm
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      Mmmhhh Sounds more interesting than just resistance fighter planes.

  • April 18, 2017 at 3:20 am
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    I love the symbolism for the planet, red, and the tone of the film. Although I thought the First Order was going to strike back, I realized they struck the first blow and it was a deadly one. The Republic is without a seat of power, ripe for a dictator to come in a Make the Republic Great Again. And Leia will need to step in and make sure that isn’t the case. I’m hopeful rather than a First Order strikes back we’ll get a First Order strikes, does damage, but the resistance excapes to fight another day. This with Luke’s battle to reclaim hope and Rey part in that.

  • April 18, 2017 at 9:38 am
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    I think it’s a clear set of a battle. If they are not firing is because they are just too far one from each other.

  • April 18, 2017 at 9:56 am
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    I didn’t take it as the pilot having trouble. I assumed they all just drove off the side of that cliff that was right behind them.

  • April 18, 2017 at 3:21 pm
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    I watched the trailer in slowmotion on youtube and if you look closely the soil appears to be more like a fluid than sand or dust. My guess is that beneath the lake surface there are vast seas of this red fluid. I think the “lava” people have been talking about is actually just that red liquid which people have called “lava” in the leaks for the lack of a better explanation. My guess is that these spaceships we see in the trailer are usually designed to cut open the salty crust to open up the red lakes beneath. I can imagine them cutting the surface arround the AT-ATs in an attempt to make them break through the salty surface and drown in the red liquid beneath. This would be abusing a weakness in the AT-AT design similar to what the Snowspeeders did. Anyway I could obviously be wrong but I really think the dust actually looks like a fluid.

    • April 18, 2017 at 5:01 pm
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      Nice theory. (And your English seems all but flawless to me. Don’t apologize when the Internet is full of would-be native speakers who think “would of” is a valid spelling of “would have”, and who believe the words “their”, “they’re” and “there” are interchangeable.)

      • April 18, 2017 at 5:43 pm
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        I’d like to thank you for you comment. English isn’t my first language as well, and I’m constantly worrying about what I write and if it’s going to be at all comprehensible. Having someone putting a little bit of perspective on that is really great!
        Cheers 🙂

        • April 18, 2017 at 6:12 pm
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          English isn’t even MY OWN native language (I’m Norwegian). But the output of some native speakers I don’t always find very impressive. Perhaps those of us who use English primarily in written form are more conscious of the correct spelling than native speakers who rather make their best guess based on the pronunciation. That is when we end up with atrocities like “would of”, a spelling that should merit a thousand years of slow digestion inside a Sarlacc.

          • April 18, 2017 at 6:42 pm
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            I think it has to do with knowing vs not knowing English from childhood. Non-native English speakers learn what is correct from being properly educated from the beginning while native English speakers obviously learn how to speak the language from experience well before they learn to write it. So you can see how “would’ve” and “would of” can be confused and just carried on if never properly corrected (as they sound almost identical in some people’s pronunciation). Though I agree with ‘would of’ deserving a slow and agonizing death.

          • April 18, 2017 at 6:43 pm
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            I just realized that I basically stated exactly what you said already. My apologies.

  • April 18, 2017 at 4:17 pm
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    I immediately thought, it’s like Mars! The reddish orange color of Mars is just on the surface of the sand/rocks. Underneath it’s a light gray color similar to the moon. If these B type ships were flying across a Martian flat they’d be kicking up light gray, almost white dust contrasting against the red surface.

  • April 18, 2017 at 6:44 pm
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    Honestly, I think the franchise has taken a step back with the terrestrial locations standing in for planets. The universe feels much smaller than the pre-quels and The Clone Wars. And I say this as an Episode IV-VI guy. Disney threw the baby (unique and stunning CGI locations) out with the bath water (George’s lame actor direction). In terms of the look and feel, TFA doesn’t even measure up to The Clone Wars season 5. Hoping for a better balance in TLJ. See what I did there?

    • April 18, 2017 at 9:05 pm
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      Yeah I love the grounded realism, but wouldn’t mind the occasional exotic alien world.

    • April 18, 2017 at 9:42 pm
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      Hopefuly, there is much more in the movie regarding places, TFA was like if Star Wars came to Earth, I think RO did much better.

      I recently watched the trailer for the movie Valerian, And I liked a lot how they aren’t Afraid to do things, to create amzing beautiful CGI characters, and places. I Know it is conceptually different from Star Wars, But I feel SW is steping back a little in that sense and trying to remain safe.

      I read something about the locations in TLJ, that there are a lot of planets, 8 I think, and that Rian is making some crazy stuff in this movie, so I believe this movie will rock in the Star Wars universe.

      • April 19, 2017 at 6:32 am
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        I agree that RO struck a better balance in the look of the worlds.

  • April 18, 2017 at 7:19 pm
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    Here’s a modern Oliphant tank laying a smoke screen generating trail, which I believe acts in principle similar to napalm (another timed-release chemical agent). I’ve also attached a photo of red smoke screen being used in Iraq in 2007. I think this is what’s happening above on Crait: https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f8e52ee566b79a7781f87e75a305c2fda6da5618db77723864ae8399ad47ee56.jpg https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/2ee06da7be8c3f9c6b43e2849334c12f7fd2e135171f7e0776cb98f57e3f8d5d.jpg

    • April 19, 2017 at 7:20 pm
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      Yeaaaaaah. Exactly what I was thinking. Good cut.

  • April 18, 2017 at 8:26 pm
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    “Above Rey’s pay grade?” She flew the Falcon through the skeleton of a Super Star Destroyer! I think she could handle a freaking speeder.

  • April 18, 2017 at 10:17 pm
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    Is this going to be another rehash?

    • April 19, 2017 at 1:50 am
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      Yes. And we’ll lap it up.

    • April 19, 2017 at 4:19 am
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      Another? What was the other rehash?

      • April 19, 2017 at 7:15 am
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        your comment makes me scared

    • April 19, 2017 at 2:45 pm
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      Your next breath is a rehash of your last breath. Be original.

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