News Round Up 2017

[adam.adbe]

Daisy Ridleys feet aren't big enough...in my opinion. Maybe it's just me.

She has time enough to make the role her own, as does Boyega. Neither Fisher or Hamill were much in the EP4, and both were totally overshadowed by Guinness. Hell even Mayhew stole more scenes, and he was inside a bear costume. For me, I'm happy to withhold judgment until the next movie.

 

[adam.adbe]

When will he announce his candidacy for President?

2019, alongside the reopening date for the HOP.

 

[rteetz]

Anyone have any idea what’s going on here? They were never the best slides but it looks like they’ve gone full river country on this

Not sure. I believe there was a mechanical issue at first but not they have just been sitting.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

She has time enough to make the role her own, as does Boyega. Neither Fisher or Hamill were much in the EP4, and both were totally overshadowed by Guinness. Hell even Mayhew stole more scenes, and he was inside a bear costume. For me, I'm happy to withhold judgment until the next movie.

Different era...the spectacle provided cover for hamill and fisher to "drop the whine" then...and brackett/kirshner/kasdan did a fantastic job with character in empire...

Now there is no spectacle...ilm has been caught and in many ways left behind...it's all gotta be the actors, no margin for suckiness

 

[lockedoutlogic]

That one dates from at least the 70s and early USENET, if not before.

Still silly...about 20 keystrokes

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Already posted but sometimes news gets lost in here so I’ll leave it

As long as Ali Krieger wasn't involved...I'm cool with it...

 

[rteetz]

News

Breakfast No Longer Available at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I'm pretty sure the decision for Han Solo's death came from Harrison Ford. The conversation went kind of like this...

Kathleen Kennedy: Hey Harrison, would you like to be in Force Awakens?
Harrison Ford: Does Han Solo die?
Kathleen Kennedy: no
Harrison Ford: No thanks
Kathleen Kennedy: nevermind, yes he does die
Harrison Ford: I'm in

You forgot "how much?" From Ford on each line...

 

[jknezek]

Different era...the spectacle provided cover for hamill and fisher to "drop the whine" then...and brackett/kirshner/kasdan did a fantastic job with character in empire...

Now there is no spectacle...ilm has been caught and in many ways left behind...it's all gotta be the actors, no margin for suckiness

The spectacle may be down, but the fan base is already built in and will happily keep going and buying tickets because it is... Star Wars. The franchise itself will provide plenty of cover for them to try and grow into the role for at least the next 2 mainline movies. The suckiness didn't really stop Episode III from making more than Episode II, though Episode I did beat them both. So there was some drop off, but we saw the exact same pattern where Episode IV made more than V or VI, but VI made more than V.

I expect this trilogy will follow. VII will make the most, VIII probably the least, and the climatic finale, even if it is the weakest of the three, will finish second.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

The spectacle may be down, but the fan base is already built in and will happily keep going and buying tickets because it is... Star Wars. The franchise itself will provide plenty of cover for them to try and grow into the role for at least the next 2 mainline movies. The suckiness didn't really stop Episode III from making more than Episode II, though Episode I did beat them both. So there was some drop off, but we saw the exact same pattern where Episode IV made more than V or VI, but VI made more than V.

I expect this trilogy will follow. VII will make the most, VIII probably the least, and the climatic finale, even if it is the weakest of the three, will finish second.

I am the fanbase...and I'm on the last wrung for story failures/cheeky Hollywood crap with no depth.

And unlike understanding just how bad the pricing and management trends at wdw over the last 10 years really have been...I am not alone in this one.

The air of invincibility was stripped permanently after attack of the clones...they are vulnerable. Especially when they stick furbees in the movies.

 

[jknezek]

I am the fanbase...and I'm on the last wrung for story failures/cheeky Hollywood crap with no depth.

And unlike understanding just how bad the pricing and management trends at wdw over the last 10 years really have been...I am not alone in this one.

The air of invincibility was stripped permanently after attack of the clones...they are vulnerable. Especially when they stick furbees in the movies.

You are one person. The last two movies made close to 1.5B dollars. The fanbase is flourishing. Go to Comicon and you'll find even more. Think about how packed SW:GE is going to be, regardless of these next movies. My 5 year old twins favorite costumes are Jedi costumes. Their favorite toys are lightsabers. Their birthday party in May was themed around Jedi training. We have been asked by 3 families since how to do something similar. My 7 year old daughter's favorite book is Ahsoka. Their favorite games on Kindle are a Lego Star Wars game and an Xwing game.

Your ego is blinding you. You are not the fanbase. You are the aging fanbase, just like I am. There are plenty more behind us.

 

[rteetz]

News

Universal to hire 3000 for Holiday Season

https://www.news4jax.com/news/universal-orlando-hiring-more-than-3000-for-holiday-season

 

[TheMaxRebo]

The spectacle may be down, but the fan base is already built in and will happily keep going and buying tickets because it is... Star Wars. The franchise itself will provide plenty of cover for them to try and grow into the role for at least the next 2 mainline movies. The suckiness didn't really stop Episode III from making more than Episode II, though Episode I did beat them both. So there was some drop off, but we saw the exact same pattern where Episode IV made more than V or VI, but VI made more than V.

I expect this trilogy will follow. VII will make the most, VIII probably the least, and the climatic finale, even if it is the weakest of the three, will finish second.

I could see Ep VIII doing really well just based on a) Empire is the best of the series and people have hopes that it will repeat here that the 2nd is the best as well, b) confidence in the director - which is now a concern among at least some for episode iX, and c) we want the hear Luke talk and explain stuff and be a kick-butt Jedi, etc.!!!!!

now, maybe it will suck and will do poorly but I can see the potential for it to do well

 

[disneygirlsng]

As long as Ali Krieger wasn't involved...I'm cool with it...

That might be the first thing we agree about haha. I played with her when I was younger and her dad was one of my coaches in high school once upon a time.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

News

Universal to hire 3000 for Holiday Season

https://www.news4jax.com/news/universal-orlando-hiring-more-than-3000-for-holiday-season

I wonder if that is an unusually high amount. I know I'm spending two days at Universal for my early December trip because of the new Harry Potter Christmas stuff.

Never underestimate the draw of HP.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I wonder if that is an unusually high amount. I know I'm spending two days at Universal for my early December trip because of the new Harry Potter Christmas stuff.

Never underestimate the draw of HP.

Currently in the early stages of planning our first trip to Universal for my oldest (currently 8 years old) to see the HP stuff

Well, I was there last in 2000 - I think a thing or two might be different

 

[mikepizzo]

I'm pretty sure the decision for Han Solo's death came from Harrison Ford. The conversation went kind of like this...

Kathleen Kennedy: Hey Harrison, would you like to be in Force Awakens?
Harrison Ford: Does Han Solo die?
Kathleen Kennedy: no
Harrison Ford: No thanks
Kathleen Kennedy: nevermind, yes he does die
Harrison Ford: I'm in

You forgot "how much?" From Ford on each line...

Don't forget:

"And I get to dress up and Indy one more time, right? I love that damn high-crowned, wide-brimmed, sable fedora."

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Currently in the early stages of planning our first trip to Universal for my oldest (currently 8 years old) to see the HP stuff

Well, I was there last in 2000 - I think a thing or two might be different

Let me know if you have any questions! I know almost as much about Universal as I know about Disney.

 

[skier_pete]

Yeah I am considering Gold for the next expo.

From what I can tell, it's worth it for the discount on the passes for the D23 expo - at least in our case when it's 3 people going.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

You are one person. The last two movies made close to 1.5B dollars. The fanbase is flourishing. Go to Comicon and you'll find even more. Think about how packed SW:GE is going to be, regardless of these next movies. My 5 year old twins favorite costumes are Jedi costumes. Their favorite toys are lightsabers. Their birthday party in May was themed around Jedi training. We have been asked by 3 families since how to do something similar. My 7 year old daughter's favorite book is Ahsoka. Their favorite games on Kindle are a Lego Star Wars game and an Xwing game.

Your ego is blinding you. You are not the fanbase. You are the aging fanbase, just like I am. There are plenty more behind us.

I'm well aware of the box office...don't read too much into the box office.

The Star Wars fanbase is unique...it's discerning and unforgiving in many ways when it comes to the story and legacy.

Disney may not be worried about the longterm fanbase that dumps the cash...but they should be.