Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens

[Joun_Lord]

I like those E-11 type guns held by the First Order stormtroopers and Phasma. The magazine well is swapped over from the actual Sterling smg to make holstering it easier but the really funny thing about them is they technically have two stocks atleast out of universe.

They have the M4 style stock and also the underfolding stock. Is the underfolding stock a stock in universe on the E-11 or is it a grip or grenade launcher or a plasma harmonic stabilizer?

[Adam Reynolds]

Here are several new teasers for the main trailer to air tonight:






Nearly all of this is new. There are also a couple that are repeats of things we have seem previously.

[The Romulan Republic]

Looks like Spoiler

the forest (whatever planet that is) is going to be the site of a major battle.

[Purple]

Maybe it's just me but all the material I have seen so far is giving me a sinking feeling. It's like they took the original trilogy and distilled it to a bunch of bullet points (- must have jedi and sith, - must have rebels and empire, - must have death star like superweapon etc.) and the trailers are here to tell us they have hit each of those points.

[Gandalf]

Makes sense. For ages now they've been promoting the film as "here's all of those characters you loved as a child, back for more fun."

By just giving people what they want, it helps with the overall brand power of SW. Now perhaps everyone might see it twice for nostalgia value alone. The adults can buy $300 premium Han/Chewie action figures, and kids can buy that rolling droid thing you drive with your iPhone from Toys R Us.

[Purple]

The thing I fear is that by doing this they are basically going to create a movie that lacks any real substance beyond hitting the bullet points at any cost. And that it will basically suck from trying too hard to be the OT Mk2.

[Gandalf]

Perhaps, but I don't really think they're going for "substance." I wager they'll be trying to make a marketable fun film with broad appeal, like what The Avengers tries to be.

[The Romulan Republic]

Maybe it's just me but all the material I have seen so far is giving me a sinking feeling. It's like they took the original trilogy and distilled it to a bunch of bullet points (- must have jedi and sith, - must have rebels and empire, - must have death star like superweapon etc.) and the trailers are here to tell us they have hit each of those points.

I do see some differences, including changes in the technology and more diverse casting. But in some respects they are sticking close to the OT, I think. If that is the case, though, I wonder how much of that is due to the fact that we have had over a decade of fans bashing the Prequels in part for, let's be honest, not being exactly like the OT.

[applejack]

The trailer is up on Youtube

[Borgholio]

Excuse me while I squeal like a schoolgirl.

[DarthPooky]

hear it is and it is AWSOME
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGbxmsDFVnE[youtube]

[DarthPooky]

oh some one did it before me

[DarthPooky]

Sorry about the link I still don't know why it did not do the vidieo not that it matters now. It sounds like a new variation on the force theme I think. So anyway THAT WAS AWSOME

[Adam Reynolds]

Looks like Spoiler

the forest (whatever planet that is) is going to be the site of a major battle.

What I saw indicates that Spoiler

It is the location of Maz Katana's castle. I believe she is also the one speaking in the trailer other than Rey and Finn. From what I have seen, indications are that Rey is captured immediately after that sequence.

I do see some differences, including changes in the technology and more diverse casting. But in some respects they are sticking close to the OT, I think. If that is the case, though, I wonder how much of that is due to the fact that we have had over a decade of fans bashing the Prequels in part for, let's be honest, not being exactly like the OT.

That would indeed be ironic if the new films are criticized for doing the opposite.

Comments on trailer: Spoiler

Loved the X-wing and Millenium Falcon combat. It is interesting that all of it is atmospheric.

It is interesting that the voice, which I assume to be Maz Katana, is ambiguous in terms of who she is speaking to at the end. It could be either Finn or Rey. Though my money is on Rey. For some reason I envision a scene in which she snatches up Luke's first lightsaber after it is knocked out of Finn's hands and takes on Kylo Ren. I have a feeling she is stronger in the Force than he is.

I also really liked the take on the Force theme. It was slightly more energetic while still feeling hopeful.

[applejack]

Sorry about the link I still don't know why it did not do the vidieo not that it matters now. It sounds like a new variation on the force theme I think. So anyway THAT WAS AWSOME

You forgot a backslash on the last youtube tag. Plus, you had "https" in there, so it still may not have shown the video properly.

[The Romulan Republic]

That would indeed be ironic if the new films are criticized for doing the opposite.

A problem with trying to pander to the whiny rabid fan crowd is that they're basically never happy.

[DarthPooky]

You forgot a backslash on the last youtube tag. Plus, you had "https" in there, so it still may not have shown the video properly.

Thanks ill keep that in mind.

[RogueIce]

Awww, Han and Leia hugging!

Also, Carrie Fisher looks a lot more legit as Leia than I thought she would.

[Mr Bean]

Looking at what RogueIce posted... that image... all that comes to mind is another scene from another story

Aemon's blind white eyes came open. "Egg?" he said, as the rain streamed down his cheeks. "Egg, I dreamed that I was old."

Also I made a noise, much like a school girl's squee at seeing that X-wing shoot down a Tie-fighter at 1:34

[DarthPooky]

At the end Finns face is like OH CRAP what did I get myself into.

[Guardsman Bass]

Now that's more like it! I remember being super-meh in response to the earlier trailer - it felt like such a rehash. This . . still has some of it, but it also looks like its own creature and entertaining as hell.

I think I prefer space combat over combat so close to the ground, though. It makes it look more epic.

Also-

"Who are you?"

"I'm no one". Hehehehe.

[Adam Reynolds]

I think I prefer space combat over combat so close to the ground, though. It makes it look more epic.

Spoiler

I believe we see both. The reason the X-wings are in the atmosphere is to avoid the blast from the Starkiller. They start off in space before it fires.

At the end Finns face is like OH CRAP what did I get myself into.

For some reason I suspect he will lose.

It is interesting that the comment is ambiguous as to whether it is talking about Finn or Rey embracing the Force. Though I would bet on Rey. It is interesting that as the dialog states "the Jedi" it focuses on Finn rather than Rey.

[Anacronian]

Starkiller base firing?

[Iroscato]

At work at the moment, so I can't really comment in too much detail, but HOLY HELL.

[mr friendly guy]

So it seems like the Force and Jedi and Sith are once again relegated to almost myth. Not too sure about this to be honest since it could run the risk of rehashing what happened in the original trilogy, ie Luke trying to rebuild the Jedi.