RUMOR: Darth Vader May Cameo In The Han Solo Movie

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A new report suggests that none other than Darth Vader will be making an appearance in the Han Solo spin-off.

 

 

A few months ago, we reported a story from the site FandomFest that actor Spencer Wilding, who was one of two actors to portray Darth Vader in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, had to cancel a convention appearance at Kentucky’s Fandom Fest due to filming for Han Solo. At the time, we had info that if this info was true, it was not for the role of Darth Vader. Wilding himself later confirmed that not only did he not film any Vader scenes for Han Solo, but he didn’t film anything Star Wars-related at all! Now a new report from That Hashtag Show suggests the Dark Lord of the Sith might appear in the Han Solo movie after all (presumably played by another actor):

 

“A source close to the production has revealed to us that someone—presumably not Wilding, given his pretty definitive statement that he isn’t involved—was on the set of Howard’s Han Solo reshoots in Darth Vader’s armor as recently as two weeks ago. Unfortunately, that’s pretty much all we can confirm. We don’t know how big of a role Vader will play in Han Solo; it could be nothing more than a brief cameo in a single shot; it could be a full scene with dialogue; it could be multiple scenes. We don’t know. The only thing we can say with confidence is that Darth Vader is making some kind of appearance in the film.”

 

The site That Hashtag Show has a good track record of keeping tabs on casting calls, so this is definitely something that should not be dismissed. It sounds like this is going to be a cameo for Darth Vader akin to his instantly memorable appearances in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Lucasfilm are very aware that Vader is a unique character who should not be over used in the new movies. The Han Solo movie takes place 10 years before A New Hope and I am sure many fans will be fine if we don’t see Vader in the film at all. If this rumor turns out to be accurate, we hope Vader’s cameo will be a brief yet memorable one. What do you think?

 

 

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Grant has been a fan of Star Wars for as long as he can remember, having seen every movie on the big screen. When he’s not hard at work with his college studies, he keeps himself busy by reporting on all kinds of Star Wars news for SWNN and general movie news on the sister site, Movie News Net. He served as a frequent commentator on SWNN’s The Resistance Broadcast.

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Grant has been a fan of Star Wars for as long as he can remember, having seen every movie on the big screen. When he’s not hard at work with his college studies, he keeps himself busy by reporting on all kinds of Star Wars news for SWNN and general movie news on the sister site, Movie News Net. He served as a frequent commentator on SWNN’s The Resistance Broadcast.

224 thoughts on “RUMOR: Darth Vader May Cameo In The Han Solo Movie

  • September 20, 2017 at 4:13 pm
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    As long as the circumstances call for his being in the film I’m okay with it. I don’t want to start seeing Vader shoe-horned into everything without reason.

    • September 20, 2017 at 4:18 pm
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      I’m right there with you. I’m all in favor of fan service so long as it is warranted and is executed well.

    • September 20, 2017 at 6:06 pm
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      Let’s face it, the Vader scenes in ‘Rogue One’ was the ONLY scenes anyone talked about.

      • September 20, 2017 at 6:40 pm
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        I kind of wish we had had more Vader in R1.

        Still, I think they messed up a bit – if Vader sees the Tantive IV escape from the belly of Raddus’ ship at the climax of Rogue One, then how come Vader doesn’t confront Leia about that obvious fact when their have their exchange in EP 4 ( “I want to know what happens to the plans they sent you” )?

      • September 20, 2017 at 7:29 pm
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        That’s precisely what worries me. That the Vader scenes were the most talked about makes me worry that LFL are going to start putting him in everything just for the buzz.

  • September 20, 2017 at 4:22 pm
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    Someone in another forum made a good point — a scene with Vader and Boba Fett explaining the backstory of the line, “No disintegrations” could fit into the story quite naturally.

    • September 20, 2017 at 4:44 pm
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      That’s a really good idea.

      • September 20, 2017 at 4:48 pm
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        The more I think about it, the more I’d love to see it (and I’m not a fan of fan service).

        Total speculation here… but this scene could be one of the main contentions between Kathy K. and the Lego guys that led to their exit.

        • September 20, 2017 at 4:58 pm
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          I read this post, and was a little disheartened with the thought of Vader appearing in this one, but the scene you commented on could add serious value.

          It could well have been a source of the many rifts between the two parties.

          • September 20, 2017 at 5:08 pm
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            Counseling disheartened Star Wars fans is my side job.

          • September 20, 2017 at 10:31 pm
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            “Counseling disheartened Star Wars fans is my side job.”

            And it must be a very lucrative one that keeps you extremely busy…

          • September 20, 2017 at 10:34 pm
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            It helps to fund my Ketamine addiction.

            😉

    • September 20, 2017 at 8:47 pm
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      That’s a smart way to use Vader and develop the world. Because, if these old aspects are used to that effect, cool. But really, Vader’s presence, my fear is that SWs is going to oversaturate him and most of the OT. Because, I love the OT like everyone here. But really, this franchise needs to move on.

      And I hope that TLJ will be a signal for that to come. Because, the one thing I always respected about Star Trek was how creative each of the iterations there are. And my hope is that SWs can follow that same path of going bold.

    • September 20, 2017 at 9:13 pm
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      Do we really need an explanation and to see every single reference and every single call back from every throw away line ever? I mean they did a whole movie based on one so anything is possible. But is it necessary and something I want to see? Please no. Then we will get a Battle of Tenab comic, the “business of Kato Namodia that didn’t count” etc etc etc. Just please do something else.

      • September 20, 2017 at 9:25 pm
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        Yes. Yes we do. You clearly haven’t been listening to the fans. The most vocal want to wring scenes from literally every single line of throw-away dialogue in the OT.

      • September 20, 2017 at 10:19 pm
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        No, and I also thought some of the cameos in R1 were silly and unnecessary, but showing Vader’s connections to the gritty underworld through Boba Fett or Jabba is fine with me. It’s something I hoped and expected to see in the prequels but didn’t. And I don’t expect Vader to share a scene with mini-Han.

        I have faith in Kasdan’s writing — he understands restraint.

    • September 21, 2017 at 3:11 pm
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      Then we will have our first major continuity error, as Vader’s first used Boba Fett’s services in the the Marvel run.

  • September 20, 2017 at 4:30 pm
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    From the outside looking in I can’t imagine a Vader cameo feeling natural. Vader and Han Solo having direct contact doesn’t feel quite right for me, but they can pull it off in a reasonable and believable fashion then I’m up for it.

  • September 20, 2017 at 4:35 pm
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    I’d really rather he didn’t appear.

  • September 20, 2017 at 4:41 pm
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    Rogue One was not a cameo.

    • September 20, 2017 at 6:47 pm
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      And those rebel scum at the end can confirm that. Lol

  • September 20, 2017 at 4:52 pm
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    Fuck.

  • September 20, 2017 at 4:57 pm
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    Will probably be all over the trailer with epic dialog – but only be featured for 2 seconds in the movie.

  • September 20, 2017 at 5:00 pm
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    Of course. Because the small town that is the Star Wars galaxy needs its bankable space messiah to be omnipresent in every imaginable event in galactic history.

    • September 20, 2017 at 5:57 pm
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      I have to admit… it is starting to bother me a little. This is a GALAXY. Everyone seems to know everyone or heard of someone. We know that wouldn’t remotely be the case. There’d be tens of thousands of crime organizations, governments, rich families, companies, worlds etc.

    • September 20, 2017 at 8:45 pm
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      Agreed. It is actually one of the biggest gripes I have even with the NC. Nostalgia and the novelty of the OT and even the PT will wear off. As for this film, as long as Vader’s role is very small, cool.

      But really, LF if they want to pump more of these movies out, need to start venturing into different territory. I am hopeful that TLJ will do it, but really after HS and Obi-wan, I wouldn’t want to see any other anthology films centered around stuff that I knew.

      For example, why not a anthology film on the Mandalorian War or Tav Vizula’s rise? That could be fun. Or a film centered on a group of bounty hunters? SWs is a big universe. Bottlenecking it does it a big disserivce, because yeah; the OT was one slice of a bigger world, the galactic Civil War.

      That doesn’t mean that always has to be the case.

    • September 20, 2017 at 9:23 pm
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      I said the same weeks ago – by refusing to take any chances, by constantly fetishizing the OT, and by constantly shrinking the galaxy, LFL is doing real long term harm to this franchise. It’s NOT connecting with kids the way it used to, and I suspect part of that is the unwillingness to to do anything new or unexpected that engages their imagination.

      • September 21, 2017 at 2:18 am
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        I have my own problems with the creative directions LFL is taking with the franchise, but you’re deluded if you think it isn’t connecting with children. Every kid I’ve ever met is over the moon for Rey and Finn and BB-8.

        • September 21, 2017 at 6:57 pm
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          “Every kid I’ve ever met is over the moon for Rey and Finn and BB-8.”

          They really are. My kids absolutely love Star Wars. And yes, my being their father probably carries some leveraged influence, but I’m seeing it everywhere. I like what I’ve seen from Lucasfilm’s recent endeavors, but I also realize that I’m no longer their prime market. I’m in my 40’s. To a lot of marketers, I’m old and nearing irrelevance. And lets not forget that Star Wars is essentially a kids’ property.

          I think that Lucasfilm realizes that banking on the continued fandom of a 10-year old boy or girl is a much better investment than making some 45-year old happy. It is what it is. I’m okay with that. If some middle-aged dude is going to protest Star Wars and only see the three times and not buy a bunch of action figures – well…whatever.

      • September 21, 2017 at 6:41 am
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        “It’s NOT connecting with kids the way it used to”

        CITATION NEEDED

      • September 21, 2017 at 6:47 pm
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        “It’s NOT connecting with kids the way it used to…”

        That’s categorically untrue. Where in the world are you getting this?

        Are you around kids at all? I am. Star Wars is pretty dang popular with them. Sure, Star Wars shares the stage with other hot properties like Marvel, but I’m seeing children embrace Star Wars in ways that hasn’t been seen since the late 70’s/early 80’s. And the market certainly reflects this.

        So yeah, if you think that kids aren’t connecting with Star Wars in a big way, you’re either not looking or you’re in denial.

  • September 20, 2017 at 5:19 pm
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    Not to be too morbid but James Earl Jones isn’t going to be available to voice Vader for much longer. As long as it makes sense for Han to find himself in an Imperial entanglement there is room for Vader.

    • September 20, 2017 at 6:03 pm
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      In this day and age, Jones’ voice can be replicated in the event he dies.

      • September 20, 2017 at 6:15 pm
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        And Peter Cushing can be digitally resurrected. It’s not the same thing. I’m interested in hearing Jones’ performance not a emulation of it.

        • September 20, 2017 at 7:16 pm
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          Well, no one lives forever. Further, replicating Jones’ voice is NOT the same thing as using CGI to replace Cushing.

          • September 20, 2017 at 7:43 pm
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            I think you’re missing the point. I want to hear JEJ’s performance. Not a replication of it. In principle, a digital recreation of his vocal performance is the same as bringing Peter Cushing’s physical performance to the screen digitally. In both cases a living actor’s performance is used as a foundation for a digital recreation of a dead actor. Neither recreation is equivalent to the original actor’s performance of the role. The point is mute as the most likely scenario is that the role will simply be recast with someone that can mimic Jones’ voice.

          • January 27, 2018 at 1:51 am
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            In the TV show Friends Joey thought that the point was, “Moo.” because who cares what a cow thinks!

          • January 27, 2018 at 1:51 am
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            In the TV show Friends Joey thought that the point was, “Moo.” because who cares what a cow thinks!

    • September 20, 2017 at 9:21 pm
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      Eh – he already no longer sounds like he did in his 40s (who does at 80? Aside from maybe Christopher Lee), so I can’t bring myself to support that argument.

  • September 20, 2017 at 5:46 pm
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    They’re gonna just shoe-horn him in with some thing like “prepare my Star Destroyer for my arrival” while the Millenium Falcon just grazes Vader’s ship,.

  • September 20, 2017 at 6:02 pm
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    He was inserted into the picture as a form of damage control in light of the history of bad news this movie has had.

  • September 20, 2017 at 6:15 pm
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    If it happens it happens but it feels unnecessary at this point.

    However if we see Han witness Vader’s brutality first hand it could go to provide an additional rationale as to why Han just straight up draws on and shoots at Vader in Cloud City. After all Han does typically try to talk his way out of a fight first, as we’ve seen in numerous instances.

    • September 20, 2017 at 7:20 pm
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      Yes he does. Every time! 😉

  • September 20, 2017 at 6:22 pm
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    I’ll take whatever Darth Vader I can get. Bring it.

  • September 20, 2017 at 6:27 pm
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    its a small universe!

    • September 20, 2017 at 7:24 pm
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      A long time ago, in a galaxy right next door…

  • September 20, 2017 at 6:37 pm
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    It’s be cool if Darth Vader is a thread that carries through all the spin-off movies.

    Perhaps we’ll even learn why Han is so quick to fire at Vader, and why Vader is so keen to torture Han in ESB??? ( I’m joking – I do NOT want to see the movie go down this route ).

    • September 20, 2017 at 7:05 pm
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      Like Stan Lee

  • September 20, 2017 at 6:38 pm
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    Guess they think they need Vader to help promote the film, and maybe sell a toy or two

  • September 20, 2017 at 6:44 pm
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    Providing there is a good reason for Vader being part of the film I see now problem and would be ok with his cameo in future anthology films in the correct time period.

    We should remember a cameo could be as simple as a holographic message, either reporting to him or giving orders. It doesn’t mean we’ll get lightsaber action or even any use of the force.

  • September 20, 2017 at 6:56 pm
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    Could be we just see him as a hologram giving orders. Could be he’s on the hunt for Wookies who had contact with Jedi previously & gets involved with Han that way. Could be anything. I can’t wait to see it though!

  • September 20, 2017 at 6:59 pm
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    In the book of EP V, it says that Vader is aware of the Falcon and its abilities. Also, in the old EU (not canon), Han was an imperial officer. There might be room in showing Vader in that Han Solo movie, without making it feel too forced.

    • September 20, 2017 at 7:54 pm
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      Yes, Vader is aware of the falcon’s abilities in episode V…. because the falcon escaped his Death Star in IV.

      • September 20, 2017 at 9:20 pm
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        Princess Leia: They let us go. It was the only reason for the ease of our escape.
        Han Solo: Easy? You call that easy?
        Princess Leia: They’re tracking us.
        Han Solo: Not this ship, sister.

        • September 20, 2017 at 9:26 pm
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          And then shot him out of the Death Star trench later…

          • September 20, 2017 at 9:36 pm
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            So then he underestimated the falcon?

          • September 21, 2017 at 2:52 pm
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            After that, sure.

    • September 20, 2017 at 9:19 pm
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      Because the Emperor’s enforcer spent a lot of time hanging around academy recruits.

  • September 20, 2017 at 7:04 pm
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    That ties in with the bit in “Star Wars” where Solo say’s “Hey that’s that guy all dressed in black that I saw briefly in my youth”.

    • September 20, 2017 at 7:14 pm
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      Also ties into the scene in ANH where Han says, “Kid, I’ve been all over this galaxy, and I’ve never seen anything to make me believe there is one all powerful force controlling my destiny. Except, of course, that big guy dressed all in black that was crushing people’s throats without touching them and slicing them to bits with a red lightsaber. Yeah, that was one scary dude!”

      • September 20, 2017 at 7:43 pm
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        And the orange old lady with glasses who knows the Force who went “way back” with Han.

        • September 20, 2017 at 8:30 pm
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          That’s a damn good point! In regard to in the Solo film though if they’ve any sense the two would never meet and its simply Vader instructing an Imperial Officer.

        • September 20, 2017 at 9:18 pm
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          Eh…I’m willing to give that a bit of a pass. It’s been 30 years since Jedi; maybe ‘way back’ means in that period somewhere. Still hate the character tho…

        • September 20, 2017 at 9:24 pm
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          No proof that Han knew anything about her Force abilities, something she likely kept hidden at the time.

      • September 20, 2017 at 9:16 pm
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        “Ancient weapons and hokey religions are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid. Oh, obviously I meant except for that one time, with that one guy.”

      • September 20, 2017 at 9:24 pm
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        You assume things you have no idea about.

        • September 20, 2017 at 10:24 pm
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          It’s fascinating how a rumor-of-a-cameo snowballs in some fans’ imaginations into this being a Vader-centric film.

          Deep breaths, Deadly. Deep breaths.

  • September 20, 2017 at 7:08 pm
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    I hope Vader rides a bantha in this movie.

    • September 20, 2017 at 8:44 pm
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      That would actually be a sight to see!

  • September 20, 2017 at 7:14 pm
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    Why does everything have to connect, come back, etc. etc. etc. ?

    • September 20, 2017 at 7:23 pm
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      Simply because it draws the crowds. Familiar names and locations help to ground the film for the casual filmgoer. Anything else is a risk and when you have millions riding on a film you want a return.

      • September 20, 2017 at 7:42 pm
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        After the gazillion $’s made by TFA and Ro, I think they can afford a risk.

        • September 20, 2017 at 7:45 pm
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          They could afford a risk, but its having the guts to do it as well. I think they prefer to play safe, having JJ back for IX is a prime example.

          • September 20, 2017 at 8:15 pm
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            Ain’t that the truth.

    • September 20, 2017 at 9:15 pm
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      Because Vader is the best selling figure in the whole lineup. Tada. That’s it.

    • September 24, 2017 at 3:50 am
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      Because that is precisely what the casual movie-goer likes.

  • September 20, 2017 at 7:23 pm
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    It’s starting to feel like they are using Vader as a crutch for the spin-offs. I’d rather they not have Vader in the movie.

    • September 20, 2017 at 9:24 pm
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      He was barely in Rogue One so…no?

  • September 20, 2017 at 7:30 pm
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    I hope not. I actually hope the Empire doesn’t feature heavily in the movie at all, although it looks from the shots like they may do. It would be nice to just have something that is star wars but a little bit removed from what we’re used to. Although I like Disney Star Wars movies to date, I’m sure that by the time they’ve finished milking it, I will be put off Star Wars in much the same way that thanks to the internet I’m bored of sex.

    • September 20, 2017 at 8:29 pm
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      So long as they keep making films set in that time period, it’s going to be very difficult to avoid the presence of an enormous galactic empire.

      • September 20, 2017 at 9:14 pm
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        The Han Solo books did it just fine, and even if we toss those, we know that the Outer Rim was a place that ANH Luke thought the Empire wouldn’t even fight to keep hold of. There are LOTS of ways to push the Empire to the background.

        • September 20, 2017 at 9:31 pm
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          Haven’t read them. But having a film solely located within the planets of the outer rim would be one way to do it I suppose.

        • September 20, 2017 at 10:13 pm
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          In the Han Solo books there was the … its the Empire really but were not allowed to use the Empire so were calling it the CSA, but in reality in your minds as you read this they are the Empire.
          Bit like the First Order (Shhh it’s the Empire really)

          • September 20, 2017 at 11:51 pm
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            Yeah, I know why it was there, but my point was that you can absolutely set this film on the fringes of the reach of the Empire (think of it as Caledonia during the Roman occupation of most of Europe for example), and not deal with much, if any, of the trappings of the OT Empire.

  • September 20, 2017 at 7:37 pm
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    Vader is awesome. They paid $4 Billion for Vader. Might as well use Vader.

    • September 20, 2017 at 9:49 pm
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      Sad but true

    • September 24, 2017 at 3:49 am
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      More Vader please.

  • September 20, 2017 at 7:54 pm
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    Hello. I am AI Comment Bot 2249. I am just like a human, except I am less robotic and have a personality. I am here to save you the trouble of opining & posting by using my highly attuned algorithms to predict every possible response and collate them into one post.

    Here goes:

    1. Vader has no place in a Han Solo film, ever. (Even though I have no idea what a Han Solo film is)
    2. It wouldn’t be a Star Wars film without Vader. (Perhaps I’ve missed a Star Wars film or two.)
    3. George Lucas would never do such a thing. (Perhaps I missed three or four Star Wars films.)
    4. Oh sure, and I’ll bet Han also bumps into a pre-teen Leia and tells Lando, “Someday I’m gonna pop her parsec.”
    5. Just one more anthology film with Vader, and I can burn and replace the three prequels.
    6. Just one more antholgy film with Vader, and I’ll have three much more modern sequels to those wonderful prequels.
    7. Kathleen Kennedy is probably doing the exact opposite of what George would do.
    8. George Lucas is probably telling Ron Howard what to do from behing the curtains.
    9. I’m sure Donald Trump is behind this.
    10. Without Spencer Wilding behind the mask, I am very skeptical.
    11. I was going to see this film nine times, but now probably only six (just to make a statement of how disatisfied I am.)
    12. I’m going to cheer in the theater as if I’m surprised to see Vader (even during my third viewing.)
    12. Alden Ehrenreich licks cats.
    13. Han didn’t shoot first… Han shot. Period.

  • September 20, 2017 at 8:06 pm
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    Hello. I am AI Comment Bot 2249. I am just like a human, except I am less robotic and have a personality. I am here to save you the trouble of opining & posting by using my highly attuned algorithms to predict every possible response and collate them into one post.

    Here goes:

    1. Vader has no place in a Han Solo film, ever. (Even though I have no idea what a Han Solo film is)
    2. It wouldn’t be a Star Wars film without Vader. (Perhaps I’ve missed a Star Wars film or two.)
    3. George Lucas would never do such a thing. (Perhaps I missed three or four Star Wars films.)
    4. Oh sure, and I’ll bet Han also bumps into a pre-teen Leia and tells Lando, “Someday I’m gonna pop her parsec.”
    5. Just one more anthology film with Vader, and I can burn and replace the three prequels.
    6. Just one more anthology film with Vader, and I’ll have three much more modern sequels to those wonderful prequels.
    7. Kathleen Kennedy is probably doing the exact opposite of what George would do.
    8. George Lucas is probably telling Ron Howard what to do from behind the curtains.
    9. I’m sure Donald Trump is behind this.
    10. Without Spencer Wilding behind the mask, I am very skeptical.
    11. I was going to see this film nine times, but now probably only six (just to make a statement of how dissatisfied I am.)
    12. I’m going to cheer in the theater as if I’m surprised to see Vader (even during my third viewing.)
    13. Alden Ehrenreich licks cats.
    14. Han didn’t shoot first… Han shot. Period.

  • September 20, 2017 at 8:19 pm
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    People seem to think that Vader and Han have to share a scene. This is not necessary. Han could be escaping from a place when Vader shows up. When I heard about Vader appearing in Rogue One, I at first thought that he would be leading stormtroopers on the beach. But the actual scene was much cooler.

    • September 20, 2017 at 9:12 pm
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      Vader should be used sparingly from here on out. Trotting him out to every corner of the galaxy, in every story diminishes his potency as a villain with every appearance. R1, fine, he actually has a role to play there, and he’s used effectively at the end, but that’s it – they need to put the big bad back on the shelf for a little bit, even if he does sell toys.

      • September 20, 2017 at 11:53 pm
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        Vader is like butter = More is always better.

        • September 20, 2017 at 11:54 pm
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          Have you just descended completely into self-parody now? If not, your instincts for story continue to be abysmally on par with a 9 year old. Away with you – slink back to Hot Topic in your suburban mall whence you came.

          • September 21, 2017 at 12:28 am
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            And why do you need to stomp on someone’s joy? Disagreement is one thing: totally legitimate. But mocking someone for getting joy out of something is just being a douchebag. Life is hard enough without people like you trying to squash the little moments of glee…

          • September 21, 2017 at 12:46 am
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            Because Kent is an idiot whose only ability to discuss any story invariably starts and stops with “MOAR VADER = MOAR BETTUR!!!”. But thanks for playing anyways.

          • September 21, 2017 at 1:01 am
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            I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that–wasn’t paying attention…

          • September 24, 2017 at 3:48 am
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            I’m an idiot for enjoying Darth Vader? Wow LOL

          • September 24, 2017 at 3:48 am
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            I don’t care about Mr Cranky, I’m still going to POP bigtime when Darth Vader walks out during the Han Solo movie — as will the rest of the crowd.

  • September 20, 2017 at 8:25 pm
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    or maybe he doesn’t meet han, and meet bubba fett hence why he says “no disintegration” as he has used him in the past

  • September 20, 2017 at 8:41 pm
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    Insert the “eat popcorn” joke. 🙂 But in all seriousness, okay; I guess. On one hand, I agree with Lewis that a cameo could be something as brief as a holographic message or even a line of dialogue. But really, I argue that should be the only extent in this movie.

    Much as I dislike John Campea, he did make a valid point with SWs: stop shrinking the universe. I didn’t mind RO and I look forward to Obi-wan. But the name of the game should be to explore other angles for this franchise. Because, the novelty of seeing classic items, like the Falcon, R2 etc. will wear off.

    As for Vader in this movie, just give him a small role. He shouldn’t be doing anything major, like RO at the end. Because, ultimately, the goal of this HS should be to showcase Han in his world: the world of smuggling/ the underworld. Vader is rooted in the Imperial world. It would be like trying to shove Batman in a Flash movie. Similiar concept given they are CB characters, but completely different in terms of spheres of the world that they operate.

    • September 21, 2017 at 12:06 am
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      If Vader has been used more in R1, it would have been a better movie. Krennic was such a forgettable snorefest.

      • September 21, 2017 at 1:44 am
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        Disagree. Krennic was the best part of the movie and in my view an excellent character. There’s a lot of subtlety to his performance and I loved the character. So to you, snorefest, but to me I appreciated the subtlety.

        Vader would have been a distraction. His moments to shine are the OT, unless there is a movie to which he is one of the major focuses. And really, that end sequence with Vader makes me appreciate his fight with Ben all the more. Because ignoring the special effects, Vader knew there was no way he could easily take down Ben with his TK wall and shielding being so strong.

        And besides, Vader rarely cares about politics as evidenced in the movie. He is the fist of the emperor. As such, he did exactly what that role entailed: he took no prisoners to clean up someone’s mess.

        • September 22, 2017 at 6:09 am
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          “Krennic was the best part of the movie and in my view an excellent character.”

          That’s something we can agree on.

  • September 20, 2017 at 8:57 pm
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    Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo…..

    • September 20, 2017 at 9:01 pm
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      All the upvotes for you. “Nooooooooo….” indeed.

  • September 20, 2017 at 9:06 pm
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    It’s a combination of badly fitted upper armor and some sterilizing of what actually started out as one of the absolute best ANH helmets available.

    • September 20, 2017 at 9:30 pm
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      Yea, he did look a little clunky. Maybe you’re right and it’s the armor itself. Idk it doesn’t really matter but at the same time it was kinda bothering me trying to figure out what’s wrong about it lol.

      • September 20, 2017 at 9:38 pm
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        Good discussion over at TheRPF in the thread discussing the R1 suit, with the guy who actually provided the helmet to LFL for the film chiming in. It’s a fan-sculpted bucket, and truly a thing of beauty. Hoping to get the cash together to buy one one of these days 🙂

        • September 20, 2017 at 10:39 pm
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          I wish I could buy some of the props they sell. They’re all beautiful.

    • September 20, 2017 at 10:31 pm
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      I think David Prowse might have had droopy shoulders for a body-builder.

      • September 20, 2017 at 11:40 pm
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        Possibly, but also look at the armor in the R1 shot up there – it’s sitting pretty weird and high, and you can tell from the hard crease at the shoulder that it makes that there’s a fair amount of room underneath it where the shoulder bells fit too. Beside the point, but the codpiece is also really, really bad in R1. Basically, despite having some nice individual parts, none of the suit fits well at all.

        • September 20, 2017 at 11:53 pm
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          I think it turned out to be two other guys besides Spencer that wore it as well, so if their body types were slightly different, it’s probably going to show considering they built just one suit.

          It’s kinda like how Bob Anderson’s smaller frame stood out when he did the stunt work in Empire.

          • September 20, 2017 at 11:57 pm
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            Yeah, but the suit never looked…absurd on Anderson. The R1 Vader suit is just so totally wonky when they put it together. Shrug.

        • September 21, 2017 at 7:02 am
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          THATS IT!! Thank you! It looks like he has no neck.

  • September 20, 2017 at 9:10 pm
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    Goddamn, can we please just have a little smuggler-scoundrel-heist-adventure without dragging Vader into this? These are supposed to be stories outside of the saga for a reason.

    • September 21, 2017 at 12:03 am
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      These are stories outside the main saga but obviously intersect with the Characters we adore.

      • September 21, 2017 at 12:15 am
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        Shhh. Grownups are talking, sweetie.

        • September 21, 2017 at 12:36 am
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          + 100 condescension points! Level up! Way to go bud, you showed him!

          • September 21, 2017 at 12:45 am
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            Thanks, random internet guy who I’ll never meet. Means a lot coming from you!

      • September 21, 2017 at 3:19 am
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        Looks like you have a fan there Kent, looks like she’s got it real bad too. Be careful though, I reckon Mrs Crankycvnt is a bit of a bunny boiler.

        • September 21, 2017 at 11:55 pm
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          I am an extraordinarily busy man – here is my fist, please run towards it.

          • September 22, 2017 at 10:10 pm
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            You’re an extraordinarily bitchy moan.

          • October 8, 2017 at 1:24 am
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            You’re an extraordinarily bitchy moan.

          • October 8, 2017 at 1:25 am
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            You’re an extraordinarily b!tchy moan.

  • September 20, 2017 at 9:14 pm
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    And here we go again…

    • September 21, 2017 at 12:02 am
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      SO HAPPY !

  • September 20, 2017 at 9:23 pm
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    Shrug

  • September 20, 2017 at 9:39 pm
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    I hope this isn’t true. It reeks of the worst kind of fan service possible. “Hey look kids – it’s everyone’s all-time FAVORITE villain again, Darth Vader! Try not to wet your pants, and don’t forget to give us your money!” I thought the creative minds at Lucasfilm were smarter than this.

    Vader’s appearance made sense in Rogue One, given the story. I had the impression this was going to be a smaller, more personal story where the fate of the galaxy wasn’t at stake – hence no need for a MAJOR player like Vader to show up. Oh well, it’s not the first time the size of the Star Wars galaxy has been shrunk to nearly the size of a peanut due to almost impossible to believe coincidences (young Darth Vader building C-3PO anyone?).

    • September 20, 2017 at 10:02 pm
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      When they make a young jar JAR binx movie Darth Vader Will make a cameo.

      He’s Like Stan Lee

    • September 21, 2017 at 12:02 am
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      As long as the writing for Vader is solid (as it was for R1) — he’s one of the top assets Disney has for films during his lifetime period.

  • September 20, 2017 at 9:49 pm
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    “Obi wan never told you what happened to your future father in law.”

    • September 21, 2017 at 8:43 am
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      “That’s not true. That’s dysfunctional!”
      “Search your feeling, Han. You know it be true… It is your dessstiny.”

  • September 20, 2017 at 10:02 pm
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    Hope not, too on the nose. Could’ve been a set joke or prank?

  • September 20, 2017 at 10:04 pm
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    They just can’t help themselves. I understand why they would do this, mainly to slap Vader on every piece of advertising and merch for this film, but it reeks of the worst kind of pandering. These spin-offs should be telling new stories and introducing new characters and maybe even take chances. But instead they keep doing the opposite with no signs of changing.

    • September 20, 2017 at 11:27 pm
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      Agree 100%

    • September 20, 2017 at 11:51 pm
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      This actually insures the film is a HIT and entertaining.

      • September 21, 2017 at 12:15 am
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        “YAY!!!!! A COSTUME I RECOGNIZE!!!! I RECOGNIZE THAT THING SO I LIKE IT!!!!!”

        • September 21, 2017 at 1:57 am
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          Not the costume, but the character — the greatest movie villain of all time.

      • September 21, 2017 at 12:45 am
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        Vader was in the SW Holiday Special, wasn’t he? He really worked wonders for that thing.

        • September 21, 2017 at 12:49 am
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          Noicely played.

        • September 21, 2017 at 1:57 am
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          Actually, at the time, the SW Holiday Special did incredible TV ratings. So yeah, Vader did work wonders there. And that isn’t a Star Wars Film anyway so had no relevance whatsoever to this convo.

          • September 21, 2017 at 5:00 am
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            Ohhhh… so the medium that Darth Vader is in matters for his making it good. Vader’s influence on a film shown on television doesn’t count, but a film shown in a theater does. People tuned into it because it was Star Wars, and Star Wars was a phenomenon in 1978. And Darth Vader being in it did nothing to make it better at all. Vader simply showing up in something doesn’t do anything to make a good script or a good story.

          • September 21, 2017 at 7:21 am
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            The SW holiday special is not a “film” by any stretch of the imagination and irrelevant to all SW conversations because it isn’t even canon. But yes, Vader does improve every SW film he’s in — without his inclusion in Rogue One, the film would not have had the buzz it did. I’ll never forget everyone talking about “The Vader Scene” the day after it debuted.

          • September 21, 2017 at 10:17 am
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            Canonicity is irrelevant. The point you were trying to make was that by merely showing up in something, Darth Vader makes it good. It seems that your assessment of the quality of films is limited to how much money they make and how many recognizable characters are in it. To hell with the story, the script, the acting, the design…

          • September 24, 2017 at 3:44 am
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            Vader does improve every SW film he is in. Fact.

          • September 24, 2017 at 11:54 pm
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            Good scripts, direction, design and execution makes films good. Not a man in a costume that shows up.

        • September 21, 2017 at 6:48 am
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          Lmaoo

      • September 21, 2017 at 1:02 am
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        I’m sure a two second cameo of Vader in the tub will make it a billion dollar film. /S

        • September 21, 2017 at 1:06 am
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          Only if he still has the helmet on (and only the helmet) singing “rubber ducky” to his actual rubber ducky in that rich baritone voice. I’d say that might break 2 billion….

    • September 21, 2017 at 12:39 am
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      Star Wars isn’t going to introduce new characters without some inclusion of the old, it needs them to sell, even the PT relied upon it but managed to introduce new (not withstanding the misuse of them…). IF R1 hadn’t of killed everyone off it might have spun into different areas with one or two of the characters.

      The episodes should be taking chances as well and I hope that TLJ does just that and more.

      • September 21, 2017 at 1:01 am
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        We already have han, lando and chewie, with the possibility of borba Fett and jabba. How much more same old same old do we need?

      • September 21, 2017 at 1:57 am
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        But I argue that this franchise needs to push itself towards a new direction, even beyond Legends. Let’s look at Star Trek; which at one point was as equally popular as Star Wars.

        That franchise after TOS, branched out into TNG, DS9; all of these unique series, with unique tones and characters. And while I argue that Trek for the most part is stuck in a rut; the fact it was willing to quote ” go where nobody has gone before” in terms of diversifying the brand is admirable.

        That isn’t to say that SWs shouldn’t toss its roots out. Much like Trek, it should. But this shouldn’t be mutually exclusive. BOTH can exist.

        • September 21, 2017 at 2:07 am
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          I’m not a “Trek” hater (nor would I label myself a “Trekkie”), but I would argue that Star Trek – while very popular and successful in it’s own right – was never “equally” as popular as Star Wars. Star Wars reached a level of success and appeal that has always been far greater than Star Trek’s.

          • September 21, 2017 at 2:59 am
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            I can see where you are coming from. And I argue that Star Trek’s appeal was limited, relative due to the harder elements of scifi and more socially/politically charged aspects. And as such, I found that the best Trek series from talking with fans are the ones that managed to balance out the elements I listed with characterization and strong thematic aspects.

            But really, my point is that Star Wars should take inspiration from Trek and do its own thing. Legends, like it or not; did this. Not because it could, but rather it had to. SWs story arguably had a definitive ending with ROTJ. So, really what those writers for Legends did is a miracle in that they took GL’s vision and crafted something that reasonated with a lot of people.

            My hope is that LF doesn’t forget that; that SWs was born from GL’s willingness to be bold. Even if the PT were one giant misfire.

        • September 21, 2017 at 4:55 pm
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          Star Wars will undoubtedly head in new directions. The creative team at Lucasfilm is very aware that if the franchise is to stay alive and fresh, it has to exhibit change. Some folks won’t adjust to the change, others will embrace it. But also remember that this new era of Star Wars is very young. We’ve had only two movies hit the theater since Disney acquired Lucasfilm and renewed their efforts to bring Star Wars back to the screen. Be patient.

          I don’t think the Star Trek serves as a good example with which to contrast with Star Wars. Yes, Star Trek branched off into series like DS9 and Voyager. Yes, these series introduced new characters and situations. But they also retained connective tissue to what the viewing base was already familiar with. While the folks on DS9 wrangled with the Dominion and other new challenges, they also interacted with Klingons and operated as a member of the Federation. And the Ferengi were established through Next Gen storylines. Heck, even Warf was a regular. Voyager wrestled with the Borg; probably a bit too much in my opinion, but retained an atmosphere quite similar to what we saw on Next Gen.

          • September 21, 2017 at 9:15 pm
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            I am patient. I did not like TFA, but RO to me was a brilliant movie and one that actually made me have faith that this new era of films LF is making can work. Namely, the anthologies. And really, if you have paid attention, I have been a big advocate for TLJ, as I know it will be fantastic, given one of my favorite directors who was underrated, is directing it.

            So do not presume to think, otherwise.

            My point is that so far, LF is hinging a lot on nostalgia and that is going to yield them diminishing returns. You are correct in asserting we have had two movies, but I am looking at the bigger picture with their NC.

            Because outside the movies; the NC has been solid. Books, like Tarkin, Thrawn, Bloodline etc. have generally been fantastic and take advantage of what they have got. But there are plenty who only see the movies and so far, they think this way. But really, comparing this canon stuff, movies and exterior material to the PT; I find it a bit lacking.

            Why? Because it is just going back to the same two eras. The PT era, when it was new, had so many storylines, like ShatterPoint, Yoda Rezenvous etc. All of which took place within that era. And really, what I want is to see the ST do the same thing. And while I have got stuff, like BloodLine, Poe, and Phasma’s stuff, I do believe LF mystery boxing elements has put them in this bind, excusing most of the naysayers and just diehard critics. So really, if the MB elements pay off in TLJ, I will happily accept LF’s strategy. As of now, I am left with feeling mixed. Yes, I like most of the NC, but I find it hollow.

            If anyone else finds it opposite, cool.

          • September 22, 2017 at 6:05 am
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            You didn’t actually respond to any of my points; just shifted the subject. I pointed out that in terms of how Star Wars and Star Trek handle narrative expansion, there are probably more similarities than differences. What you’re criticizing Star Wars for, Star Trek actually did to good effect.

            “So do not presume to think, otherwise.”

            Nah. I’ll presume.

          • September 22, 2017 at 6:33 am
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            The Star Trek stuff, I had forgotten to type out as I was busy, but basically, I will take your word as I am not a hardcore Trek fan. So, I will concede on that regards due to my lack of expertise. But really, I do not see a point in conversing with someone like you who is just a smartass and has been intellectually dishonest. Keep slaying those dragons.

            I am sure you will make some dent in them. 🙂

          • September 22, 2017 at 2:20 pm
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            “But really, I do not see a point in conversing with someone like you who is just a smartass and has been intellectually dishonest.”

            I’m not being a smart-ass, I’m disagreeing with you. And what is this “intellectually dishonest” nonsense?

    • September 21, 2017 at 1:34 am
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      Thank god I was losing hope for sensible geekdom. This is a cash grab of the highest order. All to save a movie NO ONE wants!

      • September 21, 2017 at 4:30 pm
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        “All to save a movie NO ONE wants!”

        Well, I’m looking forward to it. So…

    • September 21, 2017 at 1:54 am
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      LF risks over-saturating the market with Vader. Rogue One; it made sense how Vader was used. Fist of the Emperor and rarely got himself into politics. He hated it.

      Ignoring how HS by most of the fanbase is unwanted, Vader could work, IF his cameo was brief and doesn’t do anything major. But really, this raises a point on LF relying on nostalgic elements.

      They are going to burn people out. It doesn’t seem that way now, but it will happen. And if TLJ is something really cool and unique which I am predicting it will be:RJ isn’t Abrams.

      It is going to look really bad on this movie. Overall, my hope is that after HS and Obi-wan we see some actual risk taking with the anthology films to flesh out the universe.

      Maybe, an animated film, or heck, a movie about the Mandalorian War, rise of Tav Vizula. Or heck, even a movie with two ordinary Jedi on the run from Darth Vader during the gap between ROTS and ANH would suffice.

      But hey; what do I know? I’m just some whiny fanboy who cannot be pleased and really isn’t an authority. 🙂

      • September 21, 2017 at 4:45 pm
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        “Ignoring how HS by most of the fanbase is unwanted,…”

        You can’t quantify this. At all. Thinking you can shows a lack of imagination or appreciation of how disparate and disperse the general Star Wars fanbase is. This forum (and any other forum) constitutes only a tiny fraction of what we’d consider fandom. If you rely on that in order to gauge the opinion of the “fans”, then you’re getting a very myopic view. I contribute to several forums. I’m also a member of a couple different Star Wars collecting groups. And while I don’t do the costuming and cosplay thing, I have friends that do and interact with them at some level. Most all of them are pretty stoked about a Han Solo movie. Are some, maybe many, of them concerned about its quality? Sure. But saying the movie is generally “unwanted” would be categorically false.

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          I was speaking in a very general sense and speaking for those people here who do not care about HS as a movie. I do not care about the movie, because I do not care about HS, at all. I am well aware of what you stated and your example is nothing more than an anecdotal of a group of individuals you, as well as, other groups. I too am a part of several other groups, and many have stated their indifference/ disinterest in this movie.

          Obviously, the excitement of a movie is on an individual level will be up to personal preference. But to gain a general feeling/ viewpoint on a matter is quantifiable via polls and data. Especially, if the sample is reliable and in turn can be an inference to apply to a greater population and if the methodology of gathering said data is sound. So really, your point is half right. The only good general indicator of quantifying interest in something is a poll, and even that can be skewed via response or other biases. And even then that is a general response, and with a subject matter like this; it all comes down to personal preference.

          Hence, the word, “most”. So really, your point with all due respect is half true.

          • September 22, 2017 at 5:52 am
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            “I was speaking in a very general sense and speaking for those people here who do not care about HS as a movie.”

            That’s not what you said. You stated that, “HS by most of the fanbase is unwanted…” before launching into a garbled and circular explanation of how polls and data operate. So…I’m assuming you have some poll data that demonstrates that “most” of the fanbase does not want this movie? Sweet. Can I see it?

          • September 22, 2017 at 6:12 am
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            No. I think I made it very clear that most excluded those people who were excited. So really, your point is a moot one as it is cherrypicking at its finest. My point on polling was meant to discuss how one can gauge general consensus/ appeal. And really, how even that in of itself is flawed. So, with all due respect, if you are going to accuse me of circular logic, I suggest you think carefully about making said claim. Otherwise, you look like an idiot.

            As for polling, yes I do have a poll set up as part of my degree and will be conducting research. And no, I won’t be showing you anything, as I have little tolerance for sarcasm and those who are intellectually dishonest. And on that note, I shall be going. Have a good day white knighting. I am sure you will slay some “dragons” 🙂

    • September 21, 2017 at 4:40 pm
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      “The spin-offs should be telling new stories and introducing new characters and maybe even take chances.”

      We’ve only had one spin-off movie to base anything on. It’s a bit premature to aver that Lucasfilm has failed at their mission in this regard. And I think Rogue One actually did a lot of what they set out to do. Rogue One introduced us to a slew of new characters while rooting the movie in situations we’re already familiar with. Could the movie have pursued a plot more outside of events we already know about? Sure, but for the first spin-off, I think it was wise to root the movie in some familiarity. And the movie did take risks. Contrary to the doom-and-gloom scenarios from some folks about Disney making Star Wars a “kiddie” franchise, Lucasfilm dropped a movie about what was essentially a suicide mission that ended in the deaths of all our principal protagonists – pretty ballsy stuff.

      I think we’ll see Lucasfilm continue to move in the direction in which they originally intended with these spin-offs. But the moves will be planned and deliberate.

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        i don’t want to rake over R1 again, so for the sake of brevity i’ll just say i disagree with most, if not all of that. but even if i agreed with you it doesn’t change what is coming next: han solo, old ben, fett, jabba, yoda, etc. just more of the same.

        • September 22, 2017 at 5:59 am
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          So…Rogue One didn’t feature new characters? It wasn’t rooted in some familiar situations? The movie didn’t show some guts in killing off all the principal protagonists? Like the movie or not, I’m not sure what you’d dispute here.

          “t doesn’t change what is coming next: han solo, old ben, fett, jabba, yoda,”

          Aside from Han Solo, all of these other projects are rumors. Don’t prejudge a company based on some crap you read on the Internet.

          • September 22, 2017 at 6:29 am
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            yes they had new characters, yes all the situations were exactly the same as we’ve seen before(as was the plot), and no, killing off already expendable characters isn’t gutsy or brave. everything besides the characters in that movie from the death star to the you’ll be dead guy was wholly unoriginal. thats my point. it was as safe as you can get and i don’t want them to get stuck in that OT rut forever.

            yes i will admit those ideas are still “rumours” and i will gladly admit i was wrong if they announce something different.

          • September 22, 2017 at 5:30 pm
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            I would ignore Bobby Sharp. The dude clearly is white knighting, attempting to justify his claims and trying to utilize logic but really just makes himself out to be intellectually dishonest and a smartass. A bad combination in my book.

            But yes, I do agree with you, man. I loved RO, but arguably it was stuck in the OT era. And really, my hope is that eventually these anthology films will branch out beyond the OT and do some cool stuff. If the ST is confined to a specific era and follows the “poetry it rhymes” format fine.

            But I do hope that these anthology films can serve as extra tapestries in this wonderful franchise of SWs; to which they offer their own unique examination of the world.

            But I see that happening sooner rather than later as hopefully TLJ opens the MB to an extent to where that is allowed to happen.

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        I agree with everythihng Bobby said here

  • September 20, 2017 at 10:29 pm
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    The cape chain seemed a bit tighter, but outside of that I think they nailed his classic appearance.

  • September 20, 2017 at 10:52 pm
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    Maybe in the middle of the movie, in a clumsy effort to crowbar Vader into the story, the primary antagonist will fly a shuttle to Vader’s castle so that he or she can be scolded with dad-puns and halfhearted Force-chokes.

  • September 20, 2017 at 11:19 pm
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    In “Star Wars – Solo”, Han attends an Empire book-burning rally, and gets Darth Vader’s signature in the diary he is carrying.

  • September 20, 2017 at 11:20 pm
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    He’ll probably have little bearing to the main plot, so I’m not bothered by this news.

  • September 20, 2017 at 11:52 pm
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    YES PLEASE YES PLEASE YES PLEASE YES PLEASE YES PLEASE YES PLEASE YES PLEASE YES PLEASE YES PLEASE

  • September 20, 2017 at 11:54 pm
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    Han Solo is know for his expertise in avoiding “Imperial Entaglements” so this is 100% spot on. Of course, Han would be smuggling and cross paths with the Empire. This movie just hit the MEGA-HIT button and I’m beyond proud of new director Ron Howard. Why “brief yet memorable”? Vader was FAR better than the snore-fest Krennis in R1….and will always sell more merchandise 🙂 BRING ME VADER!

    • September 21, 2017 at 12:14 am
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      Krennic was great, so was Vader.

      • September 21, 2017 at 1:59 am
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        I would have traded any Krennic scene for more Vader. Just hearing the audible GASP in the theater every time Vader came on screen was incredible.

        • September 21, 2017 at 2:17 am
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          True that.

        • September 21, 2017 at 2:59 am
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          Ok KenKal we get it, you just love your big, deep voiced, heavy breathing, black guys.

    • September 21, 2017 at 12:27 am
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      Ben said that, not Han. I mean, have you ever even seen these movies?

      • September 21, 2017 at 1:56 am
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        Right – which is why Ben sought out the amazing Han Solo. This universe is currently RULED by the Empire during this timeframe, thus it would be almost bizarre not to have StormTroopers and Vader in this film.

        • September 21, 2017 at 2:25 am
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          He didn’t seek out Han, Ben went into the bar looking for a pilot and Han was available. He didn’t even know Hans name until they sat down.

          • September 21, 2017 at 3:31 am
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            Tit for tat. Han is an expert at getting around the Empire. It’s all over those Canon-Comics you guys love so much :-p

          • September 21, 2017 at 2:28 pm
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            Exactly. Kent obviously loves Star Wars, but he embellishes quite a bit.

      • September 21, 2017 at 1:57 am
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        Kent didn’t attribute the quote to Han. I mean, have you ever even read his comment?

        • September 21, 2017 at 1:58 am
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          Precisley – Han is well known for maneuvering around the Empire. He’s a SMUGGLER hello haha

          • September 21, 2017 at 2:27 pm
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            He is a smuggler. And, according to Jabba, a pretty good one. That would imply a certain amount of aptitude in avoiding authorities. But to claim that he has some specific level of expertise avoiding Imperials (specifically) is jumping the gun a bit. I mean, he might, but it’s not substantiated by anything in the films.

          • September 23, 2017 at 10:01 am
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            We’ll talk about this again in come May 🙂

        • September 21, 2017 at 9:10 pm
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          Nobody. Not one character. NEVER. Says this about Han. Ever. Try again. Yet there’s a big ol’ quotation in his post.

          • September 21, 2017 at 9:30 pm
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            Han Solo himself implies that he is an expert at avoiding imperial entanglements. It turns out that he was lying but that’s not what your comment addressed. You wrongly asserted that Kent had stated that Han had used the phrase “Imperial Entanglements.” Which is not true. Kent did not say that.

    • September 21, 2017 at 2:24 pm
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      ” Han would be smuggling and cross paths with the Empire…”

      Sure, but the Empire doesn’t always mean Vader. I’d be surprised if the Solo film doesn’t include some sort of “Imperial Entanglement”, but I’m not sure how shoehorning Vader in would work. I don’t know. I dig Vader, but he doesn’t need to be in everything. His appearance in Rogue One was appropriate. The movie dealt with the Death Star: an object of immense importance to the Empire. So sure, Vader is likely to be around. But unless Han is engaged in something of galactic importance, I’ll find it a bit difficult to believe that it would fall on Vader’s radar.

      I guess we’ll see soon enough.

  • September 21, 2017 at 12:51 am
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    This definitely could be bad. But with the wash of weird news about the direction of this movie, the ace ventura-like han, all the improvisation, then swapping out two weird choices for director for a guy like Ron Howard…I don’t really know what to think about this movie anymore. In terms of Vader I see it like this…I like mustard on a lot of sandwiches, and it can get boring. But if you’re telling me I have to eat a shit sandwich, I’ll definitely take some mustard on it if there’s an option…So I don’t know. Needless fan service is bad, but maybe this will be the best part of the movie. lol. Who knows…we’ll see how it turns out I guess

    • September 21, 2017 at 3:01 am
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      I don’t know, mustard opens your sinuses up…

    • September 21, 2017 at 7:34 am
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      I”m not sure how Vader, the main villain of the SW franchise, would be “bad” for the film. Better to get as MUCH Vader as we can while we still have James Earl Jones around.

  • September 21, 2017 at 1:39 am
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    I hope he doesn’t choke on his little one liner this time

  • September 21, 2017 at 2:18 am
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    naaahh, stop the fan service and james earl jones can barely make his voice

  • September 21, 2017 at 3:05 am
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    Seems like if Vader’s in it he will get a scene, not just some background appearance. I think there will likely be a scene which in some way mirrors the scene on Cloud City where they walk into the dining room and Vader is waiting

    • September 23, 2017 at 10:00 am
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      I’m down

  • September 21, 2017 at 6:33 am
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    This is as ridiculous as that Han Solo cameo in Rogue One. It’s not gonna happen.

    • September 21, 2017 at 7:16 am
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      If they want the film to make mega-bucks, it will happen.

      • September 21, 2017 at 7:21 am
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        No. Flat-out, clear as crystal, no.

        • September 21, 2017 at 7:22 am
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          Yes actually – you don’t understand marketing, you don’t understand merchandise value, you don’t understand box office draw. You have your “own taste” of what you like in SW, and that is certainly fine, but I’m better at understanding what the casual movie goer will be drawn to. Period.

          • September 21, 2017 at 8:30 am
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            true, but then again, somehow the spin-offs seem not to get the same success as the main trilogy films might. At the Rogue One premiere in my cinema, there were maybe five other people in the room. Plus, unlike R1, I’m confident that Vader’s role will be simply appearing in ascene where Han is captured, looking intensively at him, then walking away and shouting orders of sorts.

          • September 21, 2017 at 2:18 pm
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            “… but I’m better at understanding what the casual movie goer will be drawn to. Period….

            And this is a statement based on…?

          • September 21, 2017 at 9:08 pm
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            VADER = BUTTER

          • September 22, 2017 at 4:06 am
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            Exactly 🙂

          • September 22, 2017 at 4:07 am
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            The casual movie goer is drawn to Vader. Vader is possibly the most popular movie villain of all time. I can walk in a 7-11 right now and buy Vader merchandise.

          • September 22, 2017 at 5:43 am
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            Yeah yeah. I know how popular Vader is. And I also know how merchandised he is. I get that. We all get that. What does that have to do with your claim that you’re, “…better at understanding what the casual movie goer will be drawn to”? That seems a rather dubious claim.

          • September 22, 2017 at 8:19 pm
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            Han Solo was not in Rogue One. Darth Vader will not be in Han Solo. Mark my words. I’m tempted to screenshot this comment.

          • September 23, 2017 at 9:34 am
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            Honestly, you might be 100% correct. Vader may not be in the film at all. But there seems to be speculation on the subject here. I can’t say with any certainty that he’s in the film — but if he is — it will be a much more memorable experience.

  • September 21, 2017 at 8:26 am
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    Quite a small galaxy. Wouldn’t it be interesting to cameo characters from either the new films or even comics/books? Quinlan-Vos/TPM style.

  • September 21, 2017 at 2:03 pm
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    adding fanwank for no story reason is stupid , may as well just have photos of everything from the other films on a slideshow to masturbate furiously to and forget about creating any new things for people to remember .

  • September 21, 2017 at 2:38 pm
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    Stupid beyond words. Leave him alone.Disney is terrified the movie will flop. Hence a little rumor about Vader to fetch interest. no, this has disaster written all over it. Kennedy should leave the Star Wars franchise to someone else. She is a fever…

    • September 21, 2017 at 4:26 pm
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      Well, I’m not sold on the idea that Vader should be in this movie, but to claim that Disney is “terrified” is silly. You don’t know this. Disney and Lucasfilm have been doing this for a while. Do they want the movie to do well?? Of course. But do run with this idea that they’re in some sort of panic mode is based on very little. Kennedy can stay where she’s at. She’s helped deliver two great Star Wars movies and has her fingerprints on many more. She’s not going anywhere. Nor should she.

  • September 21, 2017 at 5:04 pm
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    In the words of K-2SO:

    “I think that is a bad idea, and so does Cassian.”

  • September 21, 2017 at 6:28 pm
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    meh.

  • September 21, 2017 at 7:38 pm
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    I love Vader but the only part I could see him in a movie is when Han is in the imperial a ademy

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