Star Wars: The Force Awakens (12/18/15)

[Rorywan]

But the tension at the resistance base when the FO was coming after them at the climax seemed forced when compared to ANH.

Their dialogue had no weight.

Oh well, I still like the movie.

Yeah it was, I like Leia's sense of urgency the most. The rest was a little atmosphereless. A small hiccup.

 

[karamazov80]

I got an e-mail from Disney Store today. You get a lithograph set and coupon for a future order from their website when you pre-order the Blu Ray/DVD from them:

https://www.disneystore.com/star-wa...303_Spring30Costume&RRID=19162749&CMP=EMC-eml

 

[IrishJedi]

I got an e-mail from Disney Store today. You get a lithograph set and coupon for a future order from their website when you pre-order the Blu Ray/DVD from them:

https://www.disneystore.com/star-wa...303_Spring30Costume&RRID=19162749&CMP=EMC-eml

I wonder if it's the same lithograph set that came with the digital pre-order packet at Walmart. If so, warning: they're only about 9" x 6" in size.

 

[Rorywan]

Any sign of the 3D Blu yet?
Damn, hard to know where to order from, looks like it's out in US a week or so before UK, but I haven't seen any mention of a 3D set yet.

 

[karamazov80]

I wonder if it's the same lithograph set that came with the digital pre-order packet at Walmart. If so, warning: they're only about 9" x 6" in size.

When the special editions and prequels were first released on Blu Ray, the Target exclusive was similar to that. So, I suspect it is something like that. They show the lithograph photos on that link (I think).

 

[xipotec]

JJ 's gift is casting. I am on of the few who loves the new Star Trek movies, and they work for me because of brilliant casting.

 

[The Ween]

Though JJ would have the final say, isn't it up to the casting director to find the actors for the roles?

 

[rushmore223]

Most all Directors take a significant role in choosing the actors, especially for the primary roles. Would be crazy not to, since so much hinges on having the right actor for the role.

They might leave the casting director to pick and choose the actors for some of the far less signicant roles, like background characters.

 

[IrishJedi]

When the special editions and prequels were first released on Blu Ray, the Target exclusive was similar to that. So, I suspect it is something like that. They show the lithograph photos on that link (I think).

Ah! Didn't notice, thanks. Those are different. The ones that came in the Walmart package were all the various posters (Teaser, Release, IMAX, etc). I'm glad the Disney variant has different prints, but yeah... they'll surely be pretty small in size.

 

[IrishJedi]

Though JJ would have the final say, isn't it up to the casting director to find the actors for the roles?

The Casting Director mainly puts together large pools of different actors to read for various roles and I'm sure has the Director's ear, but the Director almost always makes the decision and has final say (often with input from Producers, of course). The Casting Director's main contribution is in casting the minor roles.

 

[Khev]

But the tension at the resistance base when the FO was coming after them at the climax seemed forced when compared to ANH.

Their dialogue had no weight.

Oh well, I still like the movie.

Yeah, the whole "intelligence" debriefing on Starkiller Base was a bit suspect. In the span of one conversation Admiral Ackbar goes from clueless "How is it possible to power a weapon of that size" to an expert "the base has shields we cannot penetrate." Who cares though, that's the luxury of a movie that good. You just chuckle and gloss over little things like that, just like no one really cares that Tarkin didn't just blow up Yavin or that the snowspeeders didn't attack that AT-AT's from behind and so on.

Other parts of the conversation were good though, I actually *liked* the Asian guy and Han's "okay so how do we blow it up" was a nice counterpoint to his eye rolling reactions to the DS attack in ANH.

 

[Khev]

I got an e-mail from Disney Store today. You get a lithograph set and coupon for a future order from their website when you pre-order the Blu Ray/DVD from them:

https://www.disneystore.com/star-wa...303_Spring30Costume&RRID=19162749&CMP=EMC-eml

Sweet, official confirmation of the 4/5 release date as well. I'd actually like to have an 8x10 of that Han/Chewie pic. Hmmm.

 

[jye4ever]

Yeah no detriment to the overall fun.

On the brightside my wife has agreed to change her name to Rey tonight.

 

[IrishJedi]

Sweet, official confirmation of the 4/5 release date as well. I'd actually like to have an 8x10 of that Han/Chewie pic. Hmmm.

I'd like to have one signed by both Ford and Mathew (Yes, that actually is Mayhew in that shot... and the ones sitting in the MF cockpit. The rest are the new guy).

 

[Khev]

I'd like to have one signed by both Ford and Mathew (Yes, that actually is Mayhew in that shot... and the ones sitting in the MF cockpit. The rest are the new guy).

No way. Are you sure? Chewie's little mannerisms/head bobs were so seamless with how he appeared in the OT. I assumed all of his reaction shots ("we used to have a bigger crew," "wasn't he a war hero," "oh, you must be so brave...") were Mayhew. If not then the new guy is freaking awesome.

 

[IrishJedi]

No way. Are you sure? Chewie's little mannerisms/head bobs were so seamless with how he appeared in the OT. I assumed all of his reaction shots ("we used to have a bigger crew," "wasn't he a war hero," "oh, you must be so brave...") were Mayhew. If not then the new guy is freaking awesome.

New guy did SOME of those. Not sure exactly which ones, though.

 

[a-dev]

On the brightside my wife has agreed to change her name to Rey tonight.

Make it count

 

[Khev]

Official blu-ray announcement: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Comes to Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital | StarWars.com

Bonus features include*:

Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey – For the first time, discover the complete story behind the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers in this feature documentary
The Story Awakens: The Table Read – Cast members familiar and new reflect on the memorable day they all first came together to read the movie’s script
Building BB-8 – See how the filmmakers brought the newest droid to the screen, creating an instant fan favorite in the Star Wars universe
Crafting Creatures – Watch movie magic as the filmmakers bring a cast of new creatures to life
Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight – Go deeper into the epic, climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren
John Williams: The Seventh Symphony – The legendary composer shares personal insights of his work on Star Wars and The Force Awakens
ILM: The Visual Magic of The Force – An insider’s look into the remarkable digital artistry of the movie’s visual effects.
Force For Change – Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. See how the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative has united Star Wars fans all over the globe to help others
Plus Deleted Scenes

Standard release:

TARGET – The Target Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack comes with exclusive packaging and an added 20 minutes of bonus content, including never-before-seen interviews with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega and a deeper look at the movie’s costumes and weaponry
WALMART – The Walmart Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack comes with exclusive BB-8 packaging and an exclusive Star Wars Galactic Connexions trading disc
BEST BUY – The Best Buy Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack features exclusive SteelBook Packaging

Target exclusive:

Walmart exclusive:

Best Buy exclusive:

Note: The 3D version of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available later this year.

Fuuuuuuudge. At least 3D is coming but even with the early announcement I can't wait. Will have to double dip. It's happening again, it's happening again!

 

[IrishJedi]

I like the video.

And I'm thrilled that the Deleted Scene I wanted the most* is on there!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVzbyDq3QSY


*Kylo onboard the Millennium Falcon, which should include a cool moment of him in the cockpit.

 

[jye4ever]

Make it count

Official blu-ray announcement: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Comes to Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital | StarWars.com

Fuuuuuuudge. At least 3D is coming but even with the early announcement I can't wait. Will have to double dip. It's happening again, it's happening again!

Yeah no way in hell do I have the will power to hold out until the 3D version.

I ain't no kara.