Commissar SFLUFAN Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Star Wars’ Setback: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Duo David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Exit Trilogy (Deadline) Quote Benioff and Weiss were supposed to usher in the post-Skywalkera era of the Star Wars brand with a 2022 new-start story that would stake out a new frontier for the era-defining cinema brand created by George Lucas. The Emmy-winning pair cited their historic deal with Netflix. They said their enthusiasm for Star Wars remains boundless but, regrettably, their schedule is full up. You're next man up, Rian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhyteboar Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Give the trilogy to Jordan Peele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anathema- Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Thank Christ. Also, nobody walks away from Star Wars. They walked the plank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 /r/freefolk crying in joy rn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number305 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I hear they had two really awesome movies planned, but just couldn't figure out how to end it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneticBlueprint Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Disney wouldn't let them show Twi'lek boobs so they quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Netflix just slapped Disney around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 At this point with people throwing around $100 million for shows, someone should, I don't know, just make something original with that kind of money. If you have a good story to tell in the Star Wars universe, then make it in a 'Stellar Conflict' universe instead. If it's good and you have the budget, people will watch. Yeah yeah, I know that that will never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 While I don't buy into the idea that they gave up on Game of Thrones to go play with Star Wars, if I did that would be frustratingly hilarious that they fucked over the ending to GoT only to lose Star Wars anyway. I'm not sure I buy the "schedule conflict" either though. If you had to choose between Netflix and Disney/Star Wars, would you really choose Netflix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, Brick said: While I don't buy into the idea that they gave up on Game of Thrones to go play with Star Wars, if I did that would be frustratingly hilarious that they fucked over the ending to GoT only to lose Star Wars anyway. I'm not sure I buy the "schedule conflict" either though. If you had to choose between Netflix and Disney/Star Wars, would you really choose Netflix? They got a $250 million dollar deal from Netflix, and I’m sure more creative freedom. Not surprising they prioritized the Netflix productions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, sblfilms said: They got a $250 million dollar deal from Netflix, and I’m sure more creative freedom. Not surprising they prioritized the Netflix productions. $250 million to do whatever they want or work on Star Wars and deal with Disney and the franchise's often toxic fanbase? That feels like such a simple choice to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 12 minutes ago, sblfilms said: They got a $250 million dollar deal from Netflix, and I’m sure more creative freedom. Not surprising they prioritized the Netflix productions. This. Also I'm surprised this didn't get more play here... did any one hear about their big panel at the Austin Film Festival? Here are a couple of articles about it Based on this it was dumb luck we got Game of Thrones at all and Game of Thrones Creators Finally admit they didn't know what they were doing 2 minutes ago, Ghost_MH said: $250 million to do whatever they want or work on Star Wars and deal with Disney and the franchise's often toxic fanbase? That feels like such a simple choice to make. Especially after what they just went through with GOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Just make JK the new Lucas and be done with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 6 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: Especially after what they just went through with GOT. At least GoT fans haven't chased any actresses off of social media yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Just now, Ghost_MH said: At least GoT fans haven't chased any actresses off of social media yet. To be fair GoT fans are more pissed at the writers than the actors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: To be fair GoT fans are more pissed at the writers than the actors And the stagehands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Netflix likes wasting money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Making a Star Wars Trilogy is what, a minimum of 7 or 8 years? All that time you're under heavy scrutiny of the whole Disney machine with everyone expecting each film to make a least a billion, working in a format that you've never worked on before? Or you can go to Netflix and make whatever you want, without any oversight, and without anyone ever knowing how many people actually watched it, in a medium that you're already very comfortable making? I understand why people's initial reactions were "how in the world do you choose Netflix over Star Wars," but if you give most people the choice between heavy scrutiny and creative freedom, I think a lot of people would chose the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, TwinIon said: Making a Star Wars Trilogy is what, a minimum of 7 or 8 years? All that time you're under heavy scrutiny of the whole Disney machine with everyone expecting each film to make a least a billion, working in a format that you've never worked on before? Or you can go to Netflix and make whatever you want, without any oversight, and without anyone ever knowing how many people actually watched it, in a medium that you're already very comfortable making? I understand why people's initial reactions were "how in the world do you choose Netflix over Star Wars," but if you give most people the choice between heavy scrutiny and creative freedom, I think a lot of people would chose the latter. Pretty sure Netflix knows how many people watch their shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, Jose said: Pretty sure Netflix knows how many people watch their shows. Yes, but they don't release those numbers. With big budget films there's a very public aspect of your success or failure. With Netflix stuff not only is that success or failure private, but the internal metrics are different than pure viewership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, skillzdadirecta said: Based on this it was dumb luck we got Game of Thrones at all and Game of Thrones Creators Finally admit they didn't know what they were doing Who could have possibly imagined that the son of the former head of Goldman Sachs and his buddy would have been in a position to wildly out kick their coverage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anathema- Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 hours ago, CitizenVectron said: At this point with people throwing around $100 million for shows, someone should, I don't know, just make something original with that kind of money. If you have a good story to tell in the Star Wars universe, then make it in a 'Stellar Conflict' universe instead. If it's good and you have the budget, people will watch. Yeah yeah, I know that that will never happen. Guardians of the Galaxy is pretty recent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anathema- Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 34 minutes ago, TwinIon said: I understand why people's initial reactions were "how in the world do you choose Netflix over Star Wars," but if you give most people the choice between heavy scrutiny and creative freedom, I think a lot of people would chose the latter. Especially if you know you already crumble under scrutiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Ok well when you guys put it that way I guess I can see why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, Brick said: Ok well when you guys put it that way I guess I can see why. Hang on not done. Here's a 13 page diatribe (with graphs) further explaining 343 more reasons why you're wrong, just so you really feel the humiliating sting of defeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jason Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Reputator said: Hang on not done. Here's a 13 page diatribe (with graphs) further explaining 343 more reasons why you're wrong, just so you really feel the humiliating sting of defeat! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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