Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens

[Greg_phpbb3_import1]

Let's see. I wish I was involved in something this much. Star Wars was just a movie, right?

[Drunk Monk]

although for many, it's a lifestyle.

[thatguy]

I here the new lightsabers will be made out of al-oo-min-ee-um:

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--tg

[Drunk Monk]

It's a hybrid blaster.

[Greg_phpbb3_import1]

Have we talked about the fact that Iko Uwais has a big role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Or that he is starring in film with Rhonda Rousey.

After defeating Cat Zingano Saturday night, UFC fighter Ronda Rousey is ready for her next match.

Rousey and “The Raid” star Iko Uwais are on board to star in “Mile 22,” an action-thriller with Peter Berg on board to produce.

The film explores the relationship between a CIA field officer and an Indonesian police officer forced to work together as they confront violent and extreme political corruption.

WME Global is in talks to handle financing on the film. Graham Roland penned the script.

Berg showed his excitement for the project over Oscar weekend, teasing fans with a photo of him, Rousey and Uwais that suggested something was on the horizon.

“I am a huge fan of what Gareth (Evans) and Iko did on both ‘Raid’ films, and I’m very excited at the possibility of working with Ronda and Iko to create a film in the spirit of this new wave of combat cinema emerging from Indonesia,” Berg said. “Ronda and Iko will be a very unique and powerful team.”

Given her skill as a fighter, Rousey has caught the eye of studio execs when it comes to casting physical female roles. She made her debut last summer in “The Expendables 3″ and can be seen in this year’s “Furious 7″ and “Entourage.” Rousey is also attached to the Warner Bros. adaptation of “The Athena Project,” which could possibly lead to another franchise for the multihyphenate. She also has endorsement deals with Reebok and Buffalo Jeans.

Uwais also looks to be a star on a rise following his breakout performance in “The Raid” and “The Raid 2,” on which he also served as fight choreographer. That performance caught the eye of J.J. Abrams, who later cast him in a significant role in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

He is currently attached as a fight choreographer for “The Raid” helmer Gareth Evans’ next film, “Blister.” Uwais is repped by Management 360.

Berg is repped by WME, and Rousey is repped WME and manager and coach Edmond Tarverdyan.

This would be the queue for DM to school me on how far out of the loop I am.

[Drunk Monk]

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schooled yet?

[cranefly]

I looked up Peter Berg, and he hardly seems the guy you'd want at the helm as director. But then I noticed that it says he will be producing.

So then I did some searches, trying to determine if he would also direct, and if not, who would. I finally found a statement that Berg is now in the process of tracking down a director.

Let's hope they get someone who understands Asian martial arts movies, as well as being a good director.

[Greg_phpbb3_import1]

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[Drunk Monk]

I can hardly wait for this.

[Greg_phpbb3_import1]

I've decided to pass on the Kool-Aid.

Yes, my soul is dead.

[Drunk Monk]

But, but...it's Star Wars kool-aid in little R2D2-shaped cups. How can you refuse?

Too much Marvel for you already...

[Greg_phpbb3_import1]

Not going to happen, Lucy. I've been down this road before.

[Drunk Monk]

More STAR WARS Rumblings: Is The Rumored Obi-Wan Kenobi Trilogy Closer to Happening?
Posted by: Mark Reilly in MOVIE NEWS, SLIDER, Video 18 hours ago 8 Comments
By Liam Gaughan
Hey Schmoeville!
It’s safe to say that the majority of us were disappointed by the Star Wars prequels. Though many of us, myself included, where younger at the time of their release and may have appreciated them more back then in retrospect, they’re vastly inferior to the originals. However, there are many bright spots among the trilogy, including an excellent performance by Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Following a performance by the iconic Sir Alec Guinness (the only actor to receive an Oscar nomination for playing a Star Wars character) is no easy task, but Ewan McGregor made the character his own despite some of the cheesy dialogue. Though Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith is a deeply flawed film, I won’t lie that hearing McGregor shout “You were the chosen one!” gives me goosebumps. Every time.
And if you are keeping tabs on this site and its articles, you might have seen a little diddy we posted a couple hours back. Namely, Han Solo AND Boba Fett sharing a movie in a yet to be announced, untitled Star Wars Anthology Film.
As we continue to speculate on that front, this next bit of information comes from a similar source who is not yet confirming this next part as much as they are commenting on things heard around the Lucasfilm water cooler. So, of course, as the saying goes, take this as a rumor.
Word around the halls is that Disney is in negotiations with Ewan McGregor for an unknown project. But from a source commenting on some of the more interesting conversations happening behind closed doors, it’s for McGregor to once again transform into the venerable Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi.

This is nothing new as far as rumors are concerned. The mill has been churning in regards to a stand-alone Obi-Wan story for a while now; reported by the likes of our good and trusted friends over at Screen Rant (via a report by Making Star Wars). In fact, many people and colleagues have been hearing rumblings of Obi-Wan not being done in the Star Wars Universe. And now, according to this source, Disney has been courting Ewan McGregor “not to be a force ghost, but for a post-Episode III Kenobi.” They go on to add they’ve heard from multiple people that Disney wants an Obi-Wan Kenobi TRILOGY of films, outside of the Anthology series. This adds some credence to a past story found at Cinelinx who had previously reported the same rumor.
The obvious idea to start (at least for me), is for McGregor to appear in 2016’s Star Wars Anthology: Rouge One (even though Gareth Edwards ruled out Jedi saying at Star Wars Celebrations: “The absence of Jedi is omnipresent. The characters in the film realize that the “gods” are not coming to save us. It comes down to a group of people who don’t have magical powers who band together to bring hope to the galaxy.”) Though I wouldn’t discount a cameo appearance, especially considering the teaser trailer featured one of Alec Guinness’s iconic quotes from the original movie. Most likely, I’m sure, it will focus more on the Rebels and their heist, and will more than likely connect to the Star Wars Rebels show than the prequels.
The other option supported by our source is that the film (or films) would focus on Obi-Wan’s adventures between the two trilogies as he watches over a maturing Luke Skywalker. The film(s) would be standalone adventure(s), with the possibility of characters like Owen Lars and Darth Maul appearing.
It definitely seems like Disney would capitalize off of the popularity of McGregor’s performance, and the open time period for the characters adventures. Seeing the transformation of the Kenobi character from the end of Episode II to the wise sage of the original film has a lot of potential, and I’d definitely like to see some closure to the Darth Maul storyline that was left open ended at the end of The Clone Wars. After all, Maul’s return and subsequent expansion in Clone Wars is now ‘canon.’ So it could work.
That’s the big one there; and an idea many fans would most likely get behind. Whether it’s true or not remains to be seen. With Cinelinx and the other mentioned sites commenting, where there’s smoke, there is fire…
Of course, deals will have to be made; stories will have to be written. A lot could go wrong before it goes right. So for now, this is speculation on the sources’ part.
McGregor is one of my favorite current actors out there. As a kid obsessed with Star Wars, McGregor’s name inspired me to check out some of his other works, including Beginners and Black Hawk Down, which would go down as some of my all-time favorites. I really respect that McGregor has generally avoided blockbuster fare post-Star Wars, but I think teaming him up with a talented director could pave the way for a fantastic performance in the fan’s dream of a Stand-Alone Obi-Wan movie.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a great character, and I think Ewan McGregor has a future in the saga in some form. It would be a shame to see such a great actor (and performance in the Prequels) go to waste. There is definitely a wealth of source material to base his adventures around. Regardless of where he appears, the character will hopefully see a bright future.
What do you think Schmoeville? Do you want to see more of Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi? Where could he appear?

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[Greg_phpbb3_import1]

Always excited about news of Star Wars:Rouge One.

I wonder if they will be doing other cosmetic themed Star Wars films?

[Drunk Monk]

the only way this could be more awesome would be if godzilla was in it.

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