# Star Wars Episode VII anticipation thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 23, 2013, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936 "2013-08-23T02:11:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 38
**Author:** ![Lobot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ce7236/32.png) [@Lobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobot)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2015, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/741 "2015-10-26T23:07:40Z")
A string of shitty movies and TV series already killed Trek by the time Abrams came along. It’s not like he could have made things worse at that point. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/742 "2015-10-31T02:48:37Z")
The secret lives of Imperial stormtroopers: [http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/30/entertainment/stormtroopers-higuera-star-wars-feat/index.html](http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/30/entertainment/stormtroopers-higuera-star-wars-feat/index.html) ---
**Author:** ![Grumman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/43a26b/32.png) [@Grumman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grumman)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2015, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/743 "2015-10-31T03:35:41Z")
> [@gonzoron](#): > > Considering Abrams’s apparent love of referencing the past and flipping it around backwards (see _Into Darkness_…), I fully expect Leia to tell Rey, “No, I am your mother” or Kylo Ren to tell Luke, “No, I am your son.” I’m kind of dreading it, actually… Only one person should watch the movie. Everyone else should wait until they come back and tell us that the coast is clear of this kind of nonsense. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2015, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/744 "2015-11-02T01:11:46Z")
Just saw the Cover Girl Star Wars ad. On one hand, great to go after a different demographic; on the other this reeks of over licensing. Brian ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/745 "2015-11-06T13:49:42Z")
A dying SW fan was able to see an “unedited version” of the movie: [http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/05/entertainment/dying-star-wars-fan-force-awakens-update-feat/index.html](http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/05/entertainment/dying-star-wars-fan-force-awakens-update-feat/index.html) ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/746 "2015-11-06T13:58:47Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > A dying SW fan was able to see an “unedited version” of the movie: [http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/05/entertainment/dying-star-wars-fan-force-awakens-update-feat/index.html](http://www.cnn.com/2015/11/05/entertainment/dying-star-wars-fan-force-awakens-update-feat/index.html) Very weird phrasing to say “unedited”. They must mean that it is not the final edit, the film is not finished, temporary score, etc. I bet it was 85% done in the copy they let him watch. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/747 "2015-11-06T15:18:42Z")
[New trailer. Yes, a bit of a surprise how much new footage is in the Japanese trailer.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdAUiyeJMFQ) ---
**Author:** ![Knorf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/58956e/32.png) [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/748 "2015-11-06T15:28:44Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > [New trailer. Yes, a bit of a surprise how much new footage is in the Japanese trailer.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdAUiyeJMFQ) Quite a few spoilers in this one. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/749 "2015-11-06T16:58:06Z")
The Japanese trailer makes it actually look like an interesting movie. ---
**Author:** ![simster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simster/32/1047_2.png) [@simster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simster)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/750 "2015-11-06T17:43:10Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > The Japanese trailer makes it actually look like an interesting movie. yeah - but why is Galadriel involved? ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/751 "2015-11-06T18:11:09Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > [New trailer. Yes, a bit of a surprise how much new footage is in the Japanese trailer.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdAUiyeJMFQ) It would appear that the movie is about BB-8. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/752 "2015-11-06T18:46:57Z")
> [@Mollie\_Magill](#): > > It would appear that the movie is about BB-8. I mean, why would a trailer targeted at the Japanese market focus on a cute robot? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/753 "2015-11-06T19:25:37Z")
It is a puzzlement. And not a bit of _shokushu goukan_! ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/754 "2015-11-06T21:41:42Z")
Just the thing for today: [http://www.computergear.com/1a692-star-wars-stormtrooper-casual-friday-tshirt.html](http://www.computergear.com/1a692-star-wars-stormtrooper-casual-friday-tshirt.html) ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2015, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/755 "2015-11-06T21:52:32Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > It is a puzzlement. And not a bit of _shokushu goukan_! Who knows - the Sarlaac might show up. ---
**Author:** ![sparky\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2015, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/756 "2015-11-07T19:48:11Z")
I finally saw the trailer in the theater last night (before seeing the awful Spectre). Wow! Seeing it on YouTube does not at all compare to seeing it on the big screen (yes, I am Captain Obvious). It was pretty awesome to experience the Star Wars sounds again in a theater. I so can’t wait! ---
**Author:** ![sparky\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/757 "2015-11-07T19:50:36Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > [New trailer. Yes, a bit of a surprise how much new footage is in the Japanese trailer.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdAUiyeJMFQ) Storm Troopers with flamethrowers? :dubious: Seems a bit low tech for Star Wars. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2015, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/758 "2015-11-07T20:39:12Z")
> [@sparky\_1](#): > > Storm Troopers with flamethrowers? :dubious: > > Seems a bit low tech for Star Wars. Tell that to Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru! ---
**Author:** ![leahcim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b4bc9f/32.png) [@leahcim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leahcim)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2015, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/759 "2015-11-07T21:31:25Z")
> [@Tangent](#): > > Tell that to Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru! That was caused by an accident with some scented [candles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3Kor78QPNw). ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2015, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936/760 "2015-11-08T20:53:36Z")
Luke’s initial appearance could be an amazing theatrical moment. If he appears suddenly and heroically, the crowd will lose its mind. [New footage in the TV commercial.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPKE_GhrpMs) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936.md?page=37) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-vii-anticipation-thread/666936.md?page=39)