NEXT Star Wars 1/6th Figure...

[Wor-Gar]

If the guy had linked me to one article where a Disney executive vaguely mentioned putting the PT on the backburner he would have proved his point and I would have admitted being blind to this proposed marketing move by Disney. He didn't because he honestly has no proof whatsoever and every time I introduced actual proof to suggest the PT is still very much in the picture his response was "You're dumb and can't see what I can see."

The focus right now seems to be appropriately on the new film(s) but they're still making room for some PT & OT stuff.

Here's an article where Disney is claimed to put the 3D prequels on hold for reasons you won't like...

If you couldn’t tell from the fact that Disney has hired J.J. Abrams to direct “Star Wars: Episode VII,” the studio is shifting the focus of its “Star Wars”-related plans. Though the initial plan was to give the “Star Wars” prequels back-to-back 3D rereleases, it’s being reported that that idea has been scrapped.

Deadline‘s sources say that Disney only wants to focus on “rebooting the franchise” with the new “Star Wars” films. Considering the taint the prequels left on the series, that sounds like a smart move to us. “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” was thus far the only “Star Wars” prequel to hit theaters in 3D, and it ended up making $43.5 million in the United States during its run.


“Star Wars” prequel 3D rereleases put on hold indefinitely | IFC

I know you'll disregard this in some way.

If I wanted to spend more then 10 seconds searching I'm sure I could find more evidence, but I don't want to get into this debate all over again. However, there is stuff out there that speaks to the point.

 

[Spark Extractor]

It's been a great read folks, but going to have to turn in for the night. Can't wait to wake up and look at all the HT 1/6 ESB Yoda reveal pics in the morning.

 

[TonTon]

It's been a great read folks, but going to have to turn in for the night. Can't wait to wake up and look at all the HT 1/6 ESB Yoda reveal pics in the morning.

That would be a great way to end it. I think you meant AOTC Yoda though.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Truth is, after paying 4 billion dollars, I doubt any Disney exec would put himself in the position of being quoted as saying "we don't like the PT" regardless of how any individual feels.

 

[Khev]

Truth is, after paying 4 billion dollars, I doubt any Disney exec would put himself in the position of being quoted as saying "we don't like the PT" regardless of how any individual feels.

Nope instead they'll say things like this:

“We tried to sit down and ask ourselves, ‘what feels right?’” Abrams said. “The only real mandate we had was what delights us. We treated the films, especially 4, 5, and 6, we treated those as canon.”

The Heroic Universe J.J. Abrams gives the Star Wars prequels the cold shoulder

"We treated the films...especially 4, 5, and 6...as canon." That is such a diss against the PT. Why would he need to say "especially 4, 5, and 6." Either all six films are canon or they aren't. He's clearly saying "okay I have to 'officially' say they're all canon but yeah...I think you all know I'm only acknowledging the OT."

 

[SNIKT1950]

Here's an article where Disney is claimed to put the 3D prequels on hold for reasons you won't like...

If you couldn’t tell from the fact that Disney has hired J.J. Abrams to direct “Star Wars: Episode VII,” the studio is shifting the focus of its “Star Wars”-related plans. Though the initial plan was to give the “Star Wars” prequels back-to-back 3D rereleases, it’s being reported that that idea has been scrapped.

Deadline‘s sources say that Disney only wants to focus on “rebooting the franchise” with the new “Star Wars” films. Considering the taint the prequels left on the series, that sounds like a smart move to us. “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” was thus far the only “Star Wars” prequel to hit theaters in 3D, and it ended up making $43.5 million in the United States during its run.


“Star Wars” prequel 3D rereleases put on hold indefinitely | IFC

I know you'll disregard this in some way.

If I wanted to spend more then 10 seconds searching I'm sure I could find more evidence, but I don't want to get into this debate all over again. However, there is stuff out there that speaks to the point.

Wow, that article is quite disingenuous.

Basically Disney acquired Lucasfilm in late October and announced Episode VII. Said announcement pretty much ended Lucasfilm's original plan to release all six films in 3D. I'm shocked the article actually words it "though the initial plan was to give the “Star Wars” prequels back-to-back 3D rereleases..." Such misinformation.

The cancellation of the 3D re-releases wasn’t a *** at the prequels. They were going to re-release all the films.

 

[Wor-Gar]

See? Anything presented will receive the same whitewashing... so why waste time?

But I defer to my earlier post three pages back as to how any evidence will be received...

No, but this argument is a bit like the blue/brown Han coat. People just have different viewpoints, like old Ben said.

It's ironic because the one place that spreads more misinformation that anything else -- the internet -- is also the first place people scream "source" for proof. Of course, they will also pick-and-choose what "source" they believe, so what's the point?

No matter what you presented in your argument, someone would deny its authenticity. If you present an article that states "Disney is holding back on PT", then the other person will simply then question that author, or that source, or say that's one article and provide another that says the opposite.

 

[SNIKT1950]

See? Anything presented will receive the same whitewashing... so why waste time?

I defer to my earlier post three pages back as to how any evidence will be received...

No whitewashing here. The article you chose aimed to paint the cancellation of the 3D re-releases as an anti-PT position by Disney, when in reality it wasn't. Now, had ANH, ESB & ROTJ still gotten 3D re-releases while AOTC & ROTS didn't, then it'd be onto something.

 

[Wor-Gar]

No whitewashing here. The article you chose aimed to paint the cancellation of the 3D re-releases as an anti-PT position by Disney, when in reality it wasn't. Now, had ANH, ESB & ROTJ still gotten 3D re-releases while AOTC & ROTS didn't, then it'd be onto something.

You just demonstrated my original point. And no one will ever be able to satisfy you because no executive is going to go on record to harm their $4B purchase, which is the only evidence you will accept knowing damn well they won't do it.

SKINT, you and I already have been through this type of debate a number of times and it gets us nowhere. Differing views and all that. Let's just take the high road and get back to more important complaining about not getting a new Star Wars figure from HT yet.

 

[nexus]

I really think the smart thing for Disney to do with the Prequels is to hire a talented director and editor, give them $25M-$50M per, and have them rework, re-shoot, and re-edit. They own it so they can do whatever they want. They could ret-con out some of the unpopular stuff like midichlorians and the Anakin riding the pig on Naboo, cut some of the clunky dialogue, redo and update some of the CGI (they could even redesign JarJar and retrack his audio with a different voice actor and new lines), although doubtful they would. I honestly think these could be measurably improved. Maybe not a 9/10 but an 8/10. Sure there would be some blowback but folks would quickly get over it if the movies were appreciably better. Lucas is a great visionary and creative director, but not good at directing actors or editing. He had complete control, final edit, and was surrounded by "yes" men, so it was a perfect recipe for mediocracy. I'd bet Disney would turn a $150M investment into $1B.

 

[SNIKT1950]

Nope instead they'll say things like this:



"We treated the films...especially 4, 5, and 6...as canon." That is such a diss against the PT. Why would he need to say "especially 4, 5, and 6." Either all six films are canon or they aren't. He's clearly saying "okay I have to 'officially' say they're all canon but yeah...I think you all know I'm only acknowledging the OT."

JJ is very transparent. He clearly doesn't care for the PT.

I will just say this. I would never presume to question anything George Lucas says is canon in Star Wars. And our job was not to negate or undo.

In other words, "I have to stomach the fact that these films I don't like remain canon."

Kathleen Kennedy probably doesn't like them either lol

Its clear that the people at the helm now don't love the PT but understand a huge chunk of the fandom does.

 

[devilof76]

IrishJedi is the most reliable source here for insider knowledge regarding the current state of Star Wars. You'd be wasting your time to dismiss what he has to say.

 

[sithgorilla]

Only time will tell when, and how much, PT merchandise will be released. My personal opinion: I don't like the PT. But tons and tons of people do. And those people should not be denied products from the films that they love.


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[j14]

So....have HT announced Tarkin yet......lol.

 

[Lumos]

I'm getting tired of waiting for the next (non-trooper) announcement. I feel like characters for the Marvel movies (like Ultron) were announced much quicker than this. But that's probably just because I want these TFA figs so badly. Really ticks me off that my two biggest wants are nowhere to be seen - Poe and a mask-free Kylo.

I WANT TO THROW MY MONEY AT YOU HOT TOYS, BUT YOU'RE NOT LETTING ME.

 

[Invictus Sol]

Maybe they're waiting on some more stuff to sell through before POing anything else? Have to admit I am getting a bit impatient for another OT release.

 

[SNIKT1950]

As far as the OT goes I'm expecting an ROTJ release. Either Palpatine or Jedi Luke.

Really hope I'm wrong though and the next OT figure announced is Stormtrooper Han.

With TFA my money's still on Poe Dameron.

 

[chrisstbh]

As far as the OT goes I'm expecting an ROTJ release. Either Palpatine or Jedi Luke.

Really hope I'm wrong though and the next OT figure announced is Stormtrooper Han.

With TFA my money's still on Poe Dameron.

We have enough Stormtrooper related figures for now...

 

[ali032373]

What happened to the bounty hunter line??

 

[Wor-Gar]

What happened to the bounty hunter line??

They just previewed 4-LOM. Where you been?

Apparently the plan is to release 4-LOM before the end of the year, then preview Zuckuss for 2017 and then Dengar will finish the line sometime in early 2019. You up for it?