Bob Iger Reveals That Multiple Star Wars Shows Are In Development For Disney’s Streaming Service

As if today’s big reveal about the Game Of Thrones showrunners looking to work on a new series of Star Wars films wasn’t enough, Disney CEO Bob Iger has just confirmed that multiple shows based on the Star Wars franchise will be coming exclusively to their new streaming service.

 

Disney is holding it’s usual First Quarter conference call, and with it comes another big surprise as Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed that a handful of Star Wars shows are being developed for the service:

 

 

 

 

It should be clarified that these are shows and not movies, meaning that there currently aren’t plans to make direct-to-streaming movies for the service. But this is certainly great news – we already knew that a live-action television series was in development for the streaming service, but this presumably means that we’ll be getting another animated series along the way – likely even more than one. Between the ongoing acquisition of Fox’s assets and the sheer amount content that’s being developed, it’s becoming clear that Disney is about to become a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the realm of streaming – Netflix and Amazon, watch out!

 

 

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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.

Grant Davis (Pomojema)

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.

147 thoughts on “Bob Iger Reveals That Multiple Star Wars Shows Are In Development For Disney’s Streaming Service

  • February 7, 2018 at 12:42 am
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    Netflix would have been nice and probably easier for folk outside of the USA

    • February 7, 2018 at 12:54 am
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      The disney streaming service will for sure be in as many countries as possible, disney loves money, and they will own all the content on their platform.

      • February 7, 2018 at 9:15 am
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        I don’t own a smart TV so unless they put the app on Playstation I won’t watch.

  • February 7, 2018 at 12:53 am
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    Not shocked by this at all. I’m sure it could get to the point where Star Wars tv will have a similar forward to the Marvel Netflix series with several shows running at the same time

  • February 7, 2018 at 1:12 am
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    Hooray.

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:32 am
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      Dear Ghost of Obi Wan Kenobi,

      I used to think you were one of the most annoying people on these forums.

      As it turns out. Far from. Congrats. I was dead wrong.

  • February 7, 2018 at 1:14 am
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    i hope it’s not the thing the writers of GOT will do

    • February 7, 2018 at 1:29 am
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      It’s not. They’re writing and producing some movies.

      – Pomojema

      • February 7, 2018 at 1:59 am
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        thx for the reply !

  • February 7, 2018 at 1:24 am
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    All this excitement has over run my circuits!

  • February 7, 2018 at 1:26 am
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    This reminds me of the Star Trek franchise in the mid 90s when it was everywhere.

  • February 7, 2018 at 1:41 am
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    Animated — Ahsoka
    Live Action — Underworld themed series

    Other — Lego??

    Not really much over-saturation considering we’ve known about the development of these projects for years and it’s taking forever…

    What’s exciting is that Benioff and Weiss were offered the TV series, but pitched their own very specific (possibly fan-pleasing) idea. I see this as Iger seizing an opportunity, and not over-saturation at all.

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:24 am
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      Personally I wouldn’t be that into an Ahsoka series but I know a lot of people would. I’d like to see one set post ROTJ – Rogue Squadron perhaps.
      Lego on the other hand I could really get behind. I’d really like to see a Lego Star Wars movie

  • February 7, 2018 at 1:43 am
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    It seems like using the GOT guys would have worked better for a tv show not movies. Did they not learn the directing duo disaster on Solo? One director works best for movies I feel. Keep them on the tv series. Why can’t peter Jackson try some Star Wars directing. It would be awesome.

    So when are we gonna get a official announcement on third spin off? Seems like that would come sooner than these projects. I hope it’s a mature series

    • February 7, 2018 at 1:54 am
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      they are said to be writers and producers, not directors.

  • February 7, 2018 at 1:52 am
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    Iger and Kennedy look hellbent on milking the Star Wars franchise to death even WORSE than what Berman and Braga did to Star Trek.

    This won’t end well.

    • February 7, 2018 at 2:05 am
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      IDK, look how it’s going with Marvel. Maybe there doesn’t have to be a “to death” if they play it right

    • February 7, 2018 at 3:47 am
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      I know right? Disney has no idea how to market their own brands or what sells. Oh, wait a second…

  • February 7, 2018 at 1:52 am
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    Oversaturation. Look at the NFL ratings have been steadily decreasing the past 3 years.

    • February 7, 2018 at 3:33 am
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      So what. The NFL is different than Star Wars and it doesn’t seem like anyone but you is tired of it.

    • February 7, 2018 at 3:46 am
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      Use the force, Dan. Turn off the intenet. Modems lead to hate, hate leads to Facebook. Facebook leads to to suffering…

  • February 7, 2018 at 2:16 am
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    Assuming that there will be a live action series,I’d love to see it accompanied by something similar to the After Trek Show. That is good fun!

  • February 7, 2018 at 2:34 am
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    We are getting a single SW film a year and a single animated show.

    There are 3 Marvel films every year, SHIELD, the Netflix shows, and now Runaways and Cloak & Dagger. I’m probably even forgetting something else MCU related.

    Oversaturation is not an issue right now

    • February 7, 2018 at 2:47 am
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      As someone who follows all Star Wars and MCU stuff, I see myself being quite saturated.

      • February 7, 2018 at 7:55 am
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        With both, sure

  • February 7, 2018 at 2:46 am
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    I just really hope they aren’t too watered down, we have had a lot of really great sci-fi shows, but also a ton of really bad ones. Fantasy especially struggles on TV asside from GoT and a few gems. So here is hoping they really put a lot of love into this. Also, I don’t need it to be super dark, Star Wars isn’t that kind of property, but I also hope it’s not too cheesy either. Forces of Destiny is cute but not made for me, Rebels is slightly better but still has a lot of mediocre episodes between the good ones and is still mostly aimed at younger viewers. I always thought the OT struck a great balance of age range, so I hope they can capture that tv-pg13 vibe.

  • February 7, 2018 at 2:48 am
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    “Disney’s Streaming Service” you mean, torrents?

    • February 7, 2018 at 3:44 am
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      Not to people who aren’t thieves.

      • February 7, 2018 at 4:20 am
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        People deserve the right to experience their own culture and its art regardless of their financial status

        • February 7, 2018 at 4:38 am
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          So because you can’t afford it, you are entitled to steal it? Is that what I’m reading? I’m an author and my last book was shared online by people like you. I spent two years writing so someone could decide to give it away for free. I hope you don’t go through that.

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:02 am
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            A lot of people only want free books. I’m a self-published author, I’ve sold about 10 copies in a year at £0.99. When I put a free promo on for 48 hours or something I get like 200 downloads.

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:23 am
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            I disagree. My first book was self published and I sold 15000 copies before it was stolen. It’s why I hate going digital.

            Don’t let thieves dishearten you, Andy. There is a paying audience.

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:14 am
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            If someone can’t afford your book you are still better off if they read it, they can then spread knowledge of it to their friends and if they liked it you are more likely to see other people tracking it down to buy. You don’t lose money if someone who was never going to make a purchase doesn’t make a purchase

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:21 am
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            What do you do for a job, Ben? Are you better off if you do it for free?

            Your logic is simply you lying to yourself to ease your conscience for stealing. Because you are stealing. You can call it what you want, but you are a thief. You are acquiring something you haven’t paid for and in your twisted logic you feel you are entitled to it. I hope you never create for a living and experience the disappointment of someone giving your hard work away for free. I don’t work for free and I doubt you do to. Stop putting yourself over others.

          • February 7, 2018 at 6:31 am
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            I’m a graphic designer and have had work used without payment btu it brought good word of mouth. In the case of books that’s a hard thing to make much money from without getting really well known first. What if a library had your book? Would people who read it be thieves?

          • February 7, 2018 at 6:41 am
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            You just compared copyright theft to a library. Are you serious? Go home Ben, this conversation is way over your head.

            When you can understand the legal and financial ramifications of THEFT you can come and sit at the grown ups table. Until then, you don’t know what you are talking about. Stop trying to justify that youre a thief. You are taking something you don’t want to pay for because you’re broke and you feel you’re entitled to it, or you’re going to be a good Samaritan and tell the person you stole from that you’ll give them good word of mouth. How noble of you. But all thieves try to justify their actions.

          • February 7, 2018 at 6:53 am
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            How is people reading a book available from a public library any better for you than the same people downloading it from a publicly accessible website? You still don’t get paid but you’re better off getting the exposure.

        • February 7, 2018 at 4:47 am
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          That’s utterly ridiculous. I want to see Hamilton, but tickets are $500. Should I get them for free? How about concerts? The last time the Rolling Stones played in Cleveland, tickets were over $200. Should entry into that show be based on your income? Do tell.

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:11 am
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            Physical events like that have a limited amount of room, it’s not similar to duplicating a file

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:38 am
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            Now you’re making excuses.

        • February 7, 2018 at 5:50 am
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          I imagine you work for free, then, since everybody is entitled to experience the fruits of your labour, regardless of their financial status?

      • February 7, 2018 at 5:09 pm
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        After paying my ticket for The Last Jedi, I’d say Disney robbed me first.

      • February 8, 2018 at 3:50 am
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        Muahahahahahaha! That comment truly, deeply, made my day. Back in the 80s my local video store got my allowance money. Now it’s my internet provider who does. We may use torrents (allegedly) but aren’t Comcast, Verizon, AT&T and similar ilk pocketing our money??? The way I see it we ain’t stealing (allegedly), we are using a service we pay dearly for. Plus going to the movies these days cost as much as buying the frickin’ DVD. Who is the thief here? I do simpatize with Resident Author though. Perhaps those internet providers should share a slice of the cake with content creators? Just saying.

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:05 am
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      If it’s coming from you, you mean tourettes.

      • February 7, 2018 at 5:09 am
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        I really hope you’re at this years’s SWNN Valentine’s Day Social. We couldn’t afford a helium tank, but I’m sure we can use all of your hot air to fill up the balloons.

  • February 7, 2018 at 2:48 am
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    No matter how you feel about it, at least there will be something for everyone.

    • February 7, 2018 at 3:05 pm
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      Fair point. I’m not that interested at all in the sequel trilogy after TLJ, but really excited about R1 and Solo. With all this content, I think it’s time to accept everyone has their preference to watch some things and skip others.

  • February 7, 2018 at 3:31 am
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    I just hope that they have the budget to do it right. Sounds great though!

  • February 7, 2018 at 3:43 am
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    Blah blah blah I hate Disney
    Blah blah blah too much Star Wars sucks
    Blah blah blah Kathleen Kennedy’s feminist agenda
    Blah blah blah Disney only cares about money
    Blah blah blah Ruin Johnson (I can haz be funny)
    Blah blah blah Han Solo sucks
    Blah blah blah JJ sucks
    Blah blah blah No Tv show trailer yet. This is going to fail?

    Did I miss anything?

    Two huge pieces of news today and people are still complaining. Not enough Star Wars. Too much Star Wars. Too familiar Star Wars. Too different Star Wars. Jesus…..

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:05 am
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      Post fact world.

    • February 7, 2018 at 6:30 am
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      ‘Tis the fanbase we all know and love.

    • February 7, 2018 at 8:04 am
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      Yesterday someone was claiming that its not ‘creative’ for star wars to include new aliens, that they should only use ones from the movies or legends.
      I feel bad for people who aren’t enjoying the new films but personally I think Disney is doing brilliant work. Loved Last Jedi

    • February 7, 2018 at 9:23 am
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      Well said, I agree with you fully!

    • February 7, 2018 at 9:16 pm
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      There’s a new one today: Star Wars sucks because I’m not American

  • February 7, 2018 at 4:25 am
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    I could do without anymore Animation shows.

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:35 am
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      Many people love them, but yeah, we all want live action.. i wouldn’t be surprised if all the shows were live action…. or all but one.. idk. i’m psyched 🙂

  • February 7, 2018 at 4:48 am
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    More Star Wars? Like…a crap ton of more Star Wars?

    Bring. It. On.

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:27 pm
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      This exactly!

      Why any so-called fans on this forum would want Disney to produce less Star Wars content defies logic.

      • February 7, 2018 at 5:28 pm
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        I think it’s got more to do with the quality of that content but sure you and Bobby don’t really care about any of that now do you, just as long as there’s more new super dooper cool toy characters to buy and play with.

        • February 7, 2018 at 9:15 pm
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          If you say so it must be true

  • February 7, 2018 at 5:05 am
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    Developing several I think doesn’t mean they’ll all see the light of day. I expect we’ll get one animation and one live action. More star wars is never a bad thing. At least, unless you include caravan of courage…

    • February 7, 2018 at 5:18 am
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      Caravan of Courage was very entertaining when I was little. Battle for Endor had no redeeming features

  • February 7, 2018 at 6:15 am
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    DISNEY TO PRODUCE AS MUCH STAR WARS MATERIAL AS POSSIBLE INDEFINITELY!!!

    in other, related news: water is wet!

    • February 7, 2018 at 3:15 pm
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      Imagine it, TLJ playing on a loop forever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and…

      This ain’t no technological breakdown, oh no, this is the road to Hell.

  • February 7, 2018 at 6:44 am
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    I’m totally open… actually I’m more looking forward to movies beyond the saga. In some ways I almost feel it was a mistake to go back at all but hey… it got the ball rolling.

    I feel they kind of screwed Rey up. I was really looking forward to her. Now… I don’t know. That’s why I’m ok with leaving the saga behind. Let’s meet new characters not restrained by the storylines of the originals.

    I do hope they spare no expense. GoT levels of production cost. Use it wisely though.

    • February 7, 2018 at 9:36 am
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      The Netflix show Altered Carbon was a really good example of what a TV show can achieve with world building and special effects. However, story and character development sadly took a back seat on that show.

      • February 7, 2018 at 12:03 pm
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        I only watched the first episode. I’ll get around to the rest. Sadly what you’ve said has been echoed by others… which dampened a bit of my drive to watch it.

    • February 7, 2018 at 7:39 am
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      I hope Elon Musk outlives me. I don’t want to see the movie of his life, I just want to keep watching it live

    • February 7, 2018 at 2:58 pm
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      Did you watch the launch footage and the resettling of the boosters on their pads? Absolutely unreal. It looks like their orbital insertion burn went a bit too long, however, as the car is now on a course to swing it through the asteroid belt.

      • February 7, 2018 at 6:23 pm
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        I’ve watched it a couple times already, on loop. There was a time when people would be glued to their TVs watching this sort of thing in awe. Now, if I walk outside and take a poll, I’ll bet 9 out of 10 people have no clue this just happened.

  • February 7, 2018 at 8:08 am
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    I think this is the correct direction after the last film had issue and problems Directors dont wright films writers do and creators create. The Game of Thrones writers is the correct response after the last film. Knights as in Jedi Knights and Kingdoms or Planets or systems is the way to go. I think Disney putt that George Lucas pressure on Directors like it was there vision and it wasnt.

    • February 7, 2018 at 9:03 am
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      *don’t *write *put *wasn’t
      The last film was the best one since the OT

      • February 7, 2018 at 9:19 am
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        Every word of what you just said, was wrong.

        • February 7, 2018 at 9:24 am
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          That would have been a better way for me to say it

          • February 7, 2018 at 2:58 pm
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            “The last film was the best one since the OT” – LOLOL, that’s not exactly a ringing endorsement is it.

    • February 7, 2018 at 11:10 am
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      Careful. Bunch of great director’s are writers as well and writing their own movies. Tarantino, Paul T. Anderson, Christopher Nolan, Alfred Hitchcock, Richard Linklater, James Cameron, Sergio Leone, Stanley Kubrik, The Coen Brothers, Francis Ford Coppola, John Carpenter, Brian De Palma, Hayao Myazaki, just to name a few.

      And yes, Rian Johnson is a great Writer/Director as well.

      • February 7, 2018 at 5:27 pm
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        Hitchcock didn’t normally write his own screenplays…

  • February 7, 2018 at 10:55 am
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    Well, I just hope they are gonna make a tv series about the Old Republic. They should make use or draw inspiration on the Legend books. There’s a lot of periods they could cover. The Sith vs Jedi war period would be great. Or maybe a whole tv series about the origins of the Sith (Revan, Bane).

  • February 7, 2018 at 11:14 am
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    My only problem is, that this practically would force me to get that streaming platform of theirs. Why don’t they also release these on blu ray? Like they did with some netflix series?

    • February 7, 2018 at 11:21 am
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      I don’t give a crap. i’ll pay the $6 or whatever a month. take my money (they said it would be significantly cheaper than Netflix, as it should be, as they won’t have that much original content)

      • February 7, 2018 at 12:14 pm
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        if it’s indeed much lower than Netflix, that’s better. Also, it comes to me, the films tht may appear are: the disney films; marvel; lucasfilm; jerry bruckheimer films; Possibly some tv shows. That’s pretty much all.

      • February 7, 2018 at 1:33 pm
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        That’s around the price of a single iTunes movie rental. It certainly sounds good value for money.

  • February 7, 2018 at 11:17 am
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    Well, we knew already Disney is working on a Live TV show and that Filoni is working on the next generation animated show (the one coming after Rebels). So that’s already 2. My guess ist maybe 1 or 2 more are being developed besides.
    Wouldn’t surprise me if one of them is for little kids, kind of like Forces of Destiny, which I am not interested in anyway.

  • February 7, 2018 at 12:09 pm
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    I really don’t see this as much different than the EU days, only now a portion of the mountain of books, comics, etc. that would have been released each year are now TV shows and movies. So very tragic. RIP Star Wars.

    • February 7, 2018 at 2:11 pm
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      I think it’s different. The EU stuff was written by one dude, there’s not a lot of quality control there. I used to read the star trek books when I was younger and out of I think 6 or 7 DS9 books they had Odo shoot a phaser in every one of them- something that it was established in the series he wouldn’t do. I think for most people star wars has always been a much more visual thing, I think it’s hard to not get a bit excited when something comes along even if it does feel like the cow is being over-milked.

      • February 7, 2018 at 2:35 pm
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        Oh trust me, I completely agree. I want Star Wars being visual. The reason why I never got into the EU was because I just couldn’t convince myself to read a story that I would much rather watch. That and the quality control factor you mentioned. Lucasfilm is so much better set up now to have success in this than ever before.

  • February 7, 2018 at 2:26 pm
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    Milking it for all it’s worth. How can this be a good thing? I already hate the animated series to the point where I can’t watch them.

    • February 7, 2018 at 2:37 pm
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      So don’t. It really isn’t for everybody. My wife and I watch them, but a buddy of mine who is just as big of a fan will never watch them. We didn’t care much at all for Forces of Destiny, but most of it is pretty good in our opinion. Over saturation is one thing I am worried about admittedly, but they are also branching the franchise in ways that attracts people that wouldn’t have normally watched it. It’s all personal preference.

    • February 7, 2018 at 2:54 pm
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      Cartoons are generally for kids, as are action figures come to think of it, hey SW kidults, grow up.

      • February 7, 2018 at 3:26 pm
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        Well, yes and no. Would you say that the SH Figuarts, Black Series and Sideshow collectibles are for kids as well? Generally not. Those collectibles are generally for adults. Go to Jedi Temple Archives. That is a whole site about collecting Star Wars. I understand the appeal of collecting. My wife and I have a large assortment of Black Series figures that we enjoy. People have collections of what they enjoy. My parents collected Hummels for some reason.

        • February 7, 2018 at 3:42 pm
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          Ah not at all, they’re for kids, that’s why they have different heads and arms weapons etc so big kidults like yourself can play with them.

          • February 7, 2018 at 3:50 pm
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            If that is your opinion then so be it. I have no wish to argue with a troll.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:21 pm
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            That’s ok, I know you Americans find debate and banter stressful, I’ll leave you alone now.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:43 pm
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            Sanctimonious prat.

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:01 pm
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            Ow, that hurt, you soytenly know all about it when you’ve been kanjiklubbed folks.

          • February 7, 2018 at 8:55 pm
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            Thought so

          • February 7, 2018 at 8:30 pm
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            You start to lose the argument when you resort to racism.

          • February 7, 2018 at 9:26 pm
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            Yes, that’s true Avenger, when you see it, do let us know.

          • February 7, 2018 at 3:59 pm
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            Star Wars was made for children. So, based on your own logic you’re a “kidult” as well.

            And “kidult” isn’t nearly as clever as you probably think it is.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:07 pm
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            I wouldn’t waste your time, Bobby. Some people just want to give others a hard time. The block feature is a wonderful thing when used with the right individuals.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:08 pm
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            Yeah, he crops his head up here once every so often, trolls a bit, then goes to dark for a while. What a “kidult”.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:26 pm
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            I thought “kidult” wasn’t clever BS, make your mind up.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:54 pm
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            I’m mocking you. Come on, try and keep up.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:58 pm
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            Neverr.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:20 pm
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            See my reply above.

      • February 7, 2018 at 3:42 pm
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        It’s sort of odd to criticize folks for taking an interest in action figures on a Star Wars news site. If you’re that grown up, I’d suggest a forum for enthusiasts of aluminum siding or lawn mower repair.

        • February 7, 2018 at 3:47 pm
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          It’s not odd at all BS, I have an interest in the movies, when they’re good(as did my father with the OT, though he didn’t play with the toys or enjoy the Droids cartoons)which admittedly hasn’t been a thing for quite some time now. When I was a kid I watched and liked cartoons and played with action figures, when I became an adult I put away these childish things.

          • February 7, 2018 at 3:56 pm
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            I have “childish things” that are probably worth more than all of your collective belongings. And if you’re the child of someone that grew up with the original movies, then you’re still a kid.

            And at any rate, I think you’re probably full of crap. If you regularly visit a Star Wars news site, then you’re probably doing so at a computer desk within site of more than a few Star Wars items. You can insist otherwise, but nobody will believe you.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:18 pm
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            I don’t care what you believe, o aptly initialled one, nor do I care how much your toys are worth – so stop throwing them out of your pram – we here, in parts foreign, aren’t quite as materialistic as you guys in America. Anyway if they’re worth that much then why don’t you sell them and buy your own kids something nice you selfish git. Finally, I never said my father grew up with the original movies – where did you get that from? You must have your Prequel glasses on – just that he enjoyed watching them with me when I was a kid, that’s how those movies are, remember, they appeal to all ages.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:41 pm
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            Sanctimonious much.

            Believe it or not, Star Wars fans collect toys and props all over the globe, not just in the states.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:51 pm
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            Well obviously I believe it, that’s why I wrote about it, duh. Yes, the Americanisation of much of the Western world, including my country, is certainly increasing, that’s why I often feel the need to criticise aspects of it.

          • February 7, 2018 at 6:58 pm
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            Well at least your criticism of American Star Wars collectors is based on something that makes sense…like the perceived marginalization of your home country by the USA. Makes perfect sense

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:57 pm
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            I love that you upvoted your own post. Good going.

            “Anyway if they’re worth that much then why don’t you sell them and buy your own kids something nice you selfish git.”

            I spoil my kids rotten. Because…you know…I’m a materialistic American. I don’t know where you’re from or if you live in a grass hut or what, but it’s possible to own nice things and still take care of your children. If you’re an adult, you should already know this.

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:09 pm
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            Now isn’t it interesting that you equate spoiling you’re kids rotten, with materialism. Indeed it seems to be a theme here, there’s more and more emphasis on the merchandise at the expense of the movies. Explains a lot really.

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:21 pm
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            “…there’s more and more emphasis on the merchandise at the expense of the movies.”

            Star Wars has always been a franchise with a very heavy merchandising component. Lucas was nearly as busy lining up licensees as he was creating his films. You probably weren’t alive back then, but I’m old enough to remember aisles full of Star Wars toys in 1979. So, this silly idea that the mass-merchandising of Star Wars is something new is…well…something that fails to mesh with reality.

            Now go milk your cow.

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:55 pm
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            Wow, yet more BS from BS, you never let me down, you have an amazing ability to misrepresent and or misread my comments and then create a strawman. I never said that merchandising was new, just that there is “more and more emphasis” put on it for the benefit of people like you who are happy watching any oul sh!te on the screen, just as long as there are new toy characters for you to buy and play with.

          • February 7, 2018 at 5:58 pm
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            “…there is “more and more emphasis” put on it for the benefit of people like you.”

            Yeah? More and more? What is your basis for this? Keep talking. It’s entertaining.

          • February 7, 2018 at 6:11 pm
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            Endless ads everywhere, all kinds of stores, not just toy ones, filled with the merch, of everything you can think of. Loads of articles on sites like this one, waxing lyrical about the latest of the latter and loads of posters like yourself, inanely drooling over said articles, whilst being delighted with the latest, lazily written, crappy, derivative tribute act of a movie.

          • February 7, 2018 at 6:43 pm
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            “Endless ads everywhere, all kinds of stores, not just toy ones, filled with the merch, of everything you can think of.”

            Once again, how is this all that different from what we saw during the OT years? Is there more merchandise? Sure. But the OT was heavily advertised and merchandised in the ’77-’84 years so you’re really only arguing over degrees.

            “Loads of articles on sites like this one, waxing lyrical about the latest of the latter and loads of posters like yourself…”

            So, why exactly are you visiting this site? You clearly don’t like the current direction of Star Wars. Why are you here?

          • February 7, 2018 at 8:29 pm
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            “Is there more merchandise? Sure.” There you go, that wasn’t so hard was it. You know, if you didn’t engage in so much BS BS, policing the comments sections, getting outraged by people with opposing opinions, creating straw men, you’d save us both a lot of time.

            I’m here to offer an alternative point of view to people like you, so you don’t hog the floor and turn SW discussions into an inane, uncritical, “everything is awesome, because the alternative is rude” echo chamber. I live in hope of better days and better quality, less lazy and derivative movies.

          • February 7, 2018 at 9:40 pm
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            Nice speech. Nice try.

            “I’m here to offer an alternative point of view to people like you…”

            No. You’re not. You’re here to troll and insult people and call them children for expressing interest in Star Wars merchandise. You can deny that, but you’re transparent as hell. And yeah, I don’t hesitate to call out knuckleheads like you on their bullcrap. Don’t like it? I don’t much care.

            And I think you might want to look up ‘strawman’…

            Just sayin’

          • March 4, 2018 at 4:36 pm
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            Well I’ve been away from Disqus for a while, living out in the real world(not playing with toys) and I thought I’d just pop back in and see what’s up. But immediately I get this terrible stench, knowing that it can only mean that my stinking stalker has once again made his presence felt with yet MORE BS.

            But yeah I am here to call out people like you but your problem is, being the little facist that you are, you just can’t stand being contradicted or any criticism of any kind.

            Nah, I haven’t misused the term ‘strawman’ BS, that’s just another example of you flinging your BS in all directions, hoping that some of it will stick.

            Just sayin like.

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:36 pm
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            Are you really accusing adults and collectors of being childish and playing with toys?

          • February 7, 2018 at 4:46 pm
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            Well, I wouldn’t use the word “accusing” but yes, I’m saying that being interested in and collecting action figures like the Black series, for example, is undeniably juvenile.

      • February 7, 2018 at 8:26 pm
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        Action figures haven’t been for kids since the 80’s!

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:12 pm
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      Star Wars having a robust production plan isn’t necessarily the same as Lucasfilm “milking” the franchise. And anyway, that term is overused to the point of being near meaningless. Folks were complaining that Star Wars was being “milked” when Episode 1 was on the way and more product began hitting the shelf.

      As others have said, if you don’t like the animated series, don’t watch it. It’s really that simple. I’m not a big fan of quite a few facets of Star Wars, but I don’t look at the things I don’t care for as some sort of blight on the brand. People have different tastes.

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:34 pm
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      Right because what Star Wars fans really want is less content. Disney should just dump plans for movies, shows, books and themepark attractions and put Star Wars back in the ground where it was after the PT. There is no reason to bring new and award-winning talent into the franchise. Just let the IP die, kill it if they have to.

      As a Star Wars fan I know that’s what I want.

      • February 7, 2018 at 8:25 pm
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        What fans SHOULD want is less, but consistently good quality content.

        • February 7, 2018 at 8:26 pm
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          I don’t think we have gotten that in movie form. Nothing great so far, just 3 okay to good movies. I am still waiting for the GREAT Star Wars Movie (There have only been two)

          • February 7, 2018 at 8:47 pm
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            I’ll admit to being disappointed with the new films, but even so they have been a well produced, good quality product. It’s clear that the film-makers care deeply about the subject but have made choices that don’t gel to well with me.
            The danger with too much content is that the quality will slip over time, people will get fed up with the brand and when each new film / TV show hits it will feel less special.

            Honestly, I don’t think you’re going to get the “great” Star Wars movie, certainly nothing as ground breaking as the originals were 🙁

  • February 7, 2018 at 3:01 pm
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    Damn it, everytime I scroll down to see the comments on a post (even if it’s good news), I literally scroll down my life to depression.

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:27 pm
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      I’ve started to block people due to how tedious I find their ad nauseam.

  • February 7, 2018 at 4:31 pm
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    Man… There should be two options in reading/writing comments: Pro/Hopeful/Happy and Cons/Negative/Grumpy. I’m all for everyone to have and show their opinion, but there’s just sooooo much of the negativity now, and the same comments over and over again… It’s really beginning to piss med off, really. So, it would be great with two. Sides of the comments section (a dark sideand a light side, it you will). Then everyone will be happy – you can choose what to read and see 🙂

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:36 pm
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      Aww bless.

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:49 pm
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      The Dark Side/Light Side idea is great but it wouldn’t work because ruining positive discussions of Star Wars is a key element for the Dark Side commenters. It goes back to the old axiom “Misery loves company.” It would be nice if they could just find another fandom they’re happy in.

    • February 7, 2018 at 8:22 pm
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      That’s kind of what comments sections are for!
      If you encounter someone too odious to your liking, just block them. I can think of a couple of posters here that are probably quite heavily blocked.

      It would be a boring world if everyone agreed on everything.

  • February 7, 2018 at 4:32 pm
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    Could be interesting if they tailor shows for the different generations of fans. I’ve given up on them coming up with something universally appealing like the OT, it seems to be beyond them.

    • February 7, 2018 at 4:38 pm
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      You mean…like the sequel trilogy. Don’t pretend like your minority opinion on those films is anything close to mainstream. The ST is almost universally loved.

      • February 7, 2018 at 4:44 pm
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        This original fan thinks so

      • February 7, 2018 at 5:38 pm
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        LOL, you should write a SW movie Robb, I’m sure it’d be verrrry imaginative.

  • February 7, 2018 at 4:44 pm
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    How many of these are live action? It could be the next Filoni series, another animated series and the one live action show. Will they in essence shift the Disney XD content to the streaming service?

  • February 7, 2018 at 6:52 pm
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    I’m hoping we will get some background on Snoke and Ben’s relationship if one of these projects are set between the OT and ST. Maybe a cartoon of Luke and Ben on adventures?

    • February 7, 2018 at 7:45 pm
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      I heard that the guy who plays Luke Skywalker also does voice over work, so that may work!

  • February 8, 2018 at 3:39 pm
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    People saying “too much Star Wars”, yet they come everyday to b*tch about it as if they had a moral obligation to do so.

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