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  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    This has already been debunked.

    The ‘Star Wars’ chief is staying on at Disney, despite a report that she’s leaving. At least for now
  • ShakenNotStirredShakenNotStirred Canada, True North Strong and Free
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    She saw what Brocolli got and will patiently wait for her half a B. ;) She was hand picked by George , hopefully she will get the opportunity to choose her successor.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Very much after the flood, the damage has already been done.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
    edited February 28 Posts: 8,375
    It’s funny that people pretend STAR WARS was perfect before Disney got its hands on it, as if the prequels were not incredibly divisive in their day.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited February 28 Posts: 25,630
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    It’s funny that people pretend STAR WARS was perfect before Disney got its hands on it, as if the prequels were not incredibly divisive in their day.

    Who is pretending?

    I know actors pretend.
  • 007ClassicBondFan007ClassicBondFan
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    It’s funny that people pretend STAR WARS was perfect before Disney got its hands on it, as if the prequels were not incredibly divisive in their day.

    Nobody was pretending that Star Wars was perfect before Disney. The prequels weren’t good but that still doesn’t excuse how much the brand has diluted under Disney. Star Wars used to be an event in cinema - now it’s just a series of mediocre TV shows on one of the least popular streaming platforms.
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    007ClassicBondFan wrote: »
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    It’s funny that people pretend STAR WARS was perfect before Disney got its hands on it, as if the prequels were not incredibly divisive in their day.

    Nobody was pretending that Star Wars was perfect before Disney. The prequels weren’t good but that still doesn’t excuse how much the brand has diluted under Disney. Star Wars used to be an event in cinema - now it’s just a series of mediocre TV shows on one of the least popular streaming platforms.

    I do agree that under Disney there’s been too much of a push for TV shows. Star Wars should be a theatrical event first.

    Though I think it’s incorrect to say Disney+ is one of the least popular streaming platforms. That would be platforms like Starz and Apple+.
  • MaxCasinoMaxCasino United States
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    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    007ClassicBondFan wrote: »
    MakeshiftPython wrote: »
    It’s funny that people pretend STAR WARS was perfect before Disney got its hands on it, as if the prequels were not incredibly divisive in their day.

    Nobody was pretending that Star Wars was perfect before Disney. The prequels weren’t good but that still doesn’t excuse how much the brand has diluted under Disney. Star Wars used to be an event in cinema - now it’s just a series of mediocre TV shows on one of the least popular streaming platforms.

    I do agree that under Disney there’s been too much of a push for TV shows. Star Wars should be a theatrical event first.

    Though I think it’s incorrect to say Disney+ is one of the least popular streaming platforms. That would be platforms like Starz and Apple+.

    Yes, the SW prequels (at least 1 & 2) were not the most beloved movies when they came out. George Lucas took the criticism pretty personally. The aftermath of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull didn't help. So, GL felt that he should let the franchises go. With some reluctance, he sold it. He felt betrayed in more ways than one, arguably between fans, Disney and above all, not getting his way (aside from the prequel trilogy). So for GL, (and I think Kathleen Kennedy and JJ Abrams have in recent years have noticed above all others) SW is a damned if you do, damned if you don't type of situation.

    As for Star Wars TV shows, I generally agree with you. Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Book of Boba Fett should have just movies, honestly. I know I'm not the only one who thinks that. I hope that The Mandalorian and Grogu will fix the movies side of Star Wars.

    https://nerdist.com/article/every-new-star-wars-movie-update-from-kathleen-kennedy/

    I'm actually happy that Star Wars is (generally) planning on moving into the future after the sequel trilogy. No word on Lando, the Rian Johnson trilogy or Rogue Squadron. I'm also looking forward to those!
  • MakeshiftPythonMakeshiftPython “Baja?!”
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    THE ACOLYTE had so much padding with the episodes that you could easily distill it down to a solid two hour movie with some choice editing.

    MANDALORIAN and ANDOR are the only shows that actually felt like were written as actual planned out episodes. The former being almost an episodic adventure where the lead character goes from planet to planet like a cowboy. ANDOR being a more serialized drama.

    Though I’ll be honest I never gave BOOK OF BOBA FETT a watch. I absolutely detest not only bringing back yet another character from the dead but also trying to soften him into a likable protagonist, when the whole point was that he was a ruthless bounty hunter who’s so trigger happy that even Vader had to tell him to calm down.

    Never watched AHSOKA, because I never watched the CLONE WARS thus have zero attachment to her as a character.
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    The Book of Boba Fett was mostly a snooze. There was one good episode with Boba breaking into Jabba's Palace to steal his ship back and then the rest of the season was literally Mando season 2.5. :))
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
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    Quality control in Disney SW is laughable.
  • DarthDimiDarthDimi Behind you!Moderator
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    These streaming services need to mature away from disguised fanfiction. I loved Mandalorian S01, thinking it was a great start and could be built upon and improved. So far, however, it's still the best of all these series, in my opinion, with most of the others sinking lower. And if you can't excel at some point with a property like SW, I have little hope for whatever someone out there is planning for Bond.
  • Fire_and_Ice_ReturnsFire_and_Ice_Returns I am trying to get away from this mountan!
    edited March 1 Posts: 25,630
    Mando season 1 was good, unfortunately the quality eventually becomes secondary to churning out as much content as possible. They milk an IP for all it worth which leads to audiences (I speak for myself) no longer caring.

    Star Trek, Doctor Who, SW, Bond etc I have so much greatness there to rewatch from the past, I can compartmentalise and ignore the rubbish now.
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