So, Thanos is in the SW Universe now?

To clarify (since folks are freaking out), the Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy project will still be announced next month and it's still shaping up to be the next STAR WARS movie. It's just moving fwd with a new writer, but no delays ahead of planned Feb start date. https://t.co/fbTDH8dLCZ

— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) March 21, 2023

Amen to this.

Season 1 is so dark and anger inducing. It's amazing that SNL never did a bit making fun of it and how gloomy every single scene and line was played. I've never hated a "villain" more than Patti Levin. I was cheering out loud when she got her head bashed in.

The jump from season 1 to season 2 though is the biggest jump in quality I've ever seen a show make. It went from interesting to masterpiece level and held there until the end.

Except you're leaving out the parts where they've already hired another writer and the movie is still on track to shoot in 2024/release in 2025, with the director still attached. Yes, it sucks that Lucasfilm and Lindelof didn't see eye-to-eye, but if this project were dead, it would be dead. They're not trying to cover anything up here, and again, this is par for the course for the development of the vast majority of blockbusters.

I didn't say I'm not disappointed. I am. I'm just pointing out the fact that, as of now, the movie is still happening. Yes, the sky is still falling at Lucasfilm, but I'm saying that in this particular instance I don't think it's going to lead to the movie being cancelled.

oh well, at least Lucasfilm is paying attention to the story now unlike 7-9

redline248 said:

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TCTTS said:

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I didn't say I'm not disappointed. I am. I'm just pointing out the fact that, as of now, the movie is still happening. Yes, the sky is still falling at Lucasfilm, but I'm saying that in this particular instance I don't think it's going to lead to the movie being cancelled.

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I never thought the news meant movie canceled, but I think it means it won't be very good.

I think there are 2 ways to look at. 1) Lindelof wanted to do something really dumb and Disney said gtfo. 2) Disney wants something dumb and is trying to force it into the movie and Lindelof said I'm out.

2nd option is more likely, imo, and is bad news.

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Here's Lindelof's exact quote...

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"I will just say, that for reasons that I can't get into on this Sunday morning, on this day, the degree of difficulty is extremely, extremely, extremely high," said Lindelof. "If it can't be great, it shouldn't exist. That's all I'll say, because I have the same association with it as you do, which is, it's the first movie I saw sitting in my dad's lap, four years old, May of '77. I think it's possible that sometimes when you hold something in such high reverence and esteem, you start to get in the kitchen and you just go, 'Maybe I shouldn't be cooking. Maybe I should just be eating.' We'll just leave it at that."

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So, yeah, I take that as the second option, or at least a version of it. Lindelof presumably thinks that what he turned in is either great, or a draft or two away from greatness. But Lucasfilm thought otherwise, and wanted to take it in a different direction, one that Lindelof didn't believe is as "great." Granted, who knows who's right (I'm of course siding with Lindelof), but it could be as simple as Lucasfilm feeling that Lindelof's version *is* great, but perhaps too "out there," and they want another writer to make it more accessible/mainstream. That would of course speak to Lucasfilm wanting to play it safe, instead of taking chances, which is what got them in this mess to begin with. But they've created this situation now where the next movie has to be perfect, and a huge hit, or they risk losing the theatrical side of the franchise altogether. So, once again, they're potentially holding on too tight and round and round they go.

Campea usually annoys me, but he's spot on here.

Pretty much verbalized my exact thoughts about KK, the situation at Lucasfilm, and especially about doing a trilogy with no plan.

It was a very accurate portrayal

She is a ****ing legend and should be recognized as such. But this isn't working.

I had to change jobs last year because it wasn't working and frankly I am back to *rockstar* status with my new leaders. It was hard to admit to myself but it was the best thing for me and my former leadership.

redline248 said:

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TCTTS said:

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I didn't say I'm not disappointed. I am. I'm just pointing out the fact that, as of now, the movie is still happening. Yes, the sky is still falling at Lucasfilm, but I'm saying that in this particular instance I don't think it's going to lead to the movie being cancelled.

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I never thought the news meant movie canceled, but I think it means it won't be very good.

I think there are 2 ways to look at. 1) Lindelof wanted to do something really dumb and Disney said gtfo. 2) Disney wants something dumb and is trying to force it into the movie and Lindelof said I'm out.

2nd option is more likely, imo, and is bad news.

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I'm going with #2 unfortunately.

Chipotlemonger said:

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They way Lucasfilms/Star Wars is going reminds me a lot of the Dallas Cowboys, unfortunately. (Battered Cowboys fan here)

Lots of pressure and meddling from the top of the organization that is over the top, unnecessary, and typically detrimental.

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Yep. Hire good people. Let them do their jobs.

Preach

It's actually impressive they can get criticized for micromanaging/meddling from the top while also getting criticized for letting JJ and Rian do whatever they wanted

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/star-wars-steven-knight-damon-lindelof-justin-britt-gibson-1235560466/



Peaky Blinders writer now attached instead of Lindelof

If Damon/Gibson had to be replaced, Knight is at least a pretty damn good/exciting replacement.

Focus on the little box in the middle of the picture