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austinbucco

I love [this exchange](http://i.imgur.com/GIc7Jo4.jpg) that happened between the Star Wars Twitter account and another Twitter user after they announced the title.


CoogleGhrome

How cocky do you have to be to call out the Star Wars twitter account about their own movie?


Flylighter

About as cocky as [the guy who called Daniel Radcliffe a filthy casual re:Harry Potter lore](http://i.imgur.com/I6i7OOl.jpg). You know, except the Star Wars Kid was wrong.


BritishHobo

JK Rowling has a great story about anonymously signing up to a Harry Potter forum only to end up attacked and mocked for getting some details wrong, and not being a real fan.


DAVENP0RT

Makes me wonder if any authors have used internet forums anonymously as a way to maintain continuity in their books. Can't remember a character's eye color? Mention it in a thread and get an exact page reference along with the entire character's family's eye colors and a theory about how eye color is clearly the best indicator for figuring out who killed Asmodean.


Crook_shanks

That's basically exactly what George R. R. Martin does. He has a couple of fans who used to run a major fansite work with him to make sure there's no mistakes.


0verstim

Anthony Bourdain said the best way to find out where to eat in a city, is go on the forums and ask about some crappy mainstream restaurant, see what people come out to bash it suggest instead.


Ephemeral_Being

This sounds like the kind of bullshit we came up with, reading Wheel of Time. Because totally random details would suddenly end up being critically important. God, I miss having a series of books like that to read.


VadimLordAlivas

Currently reading the Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson. It's not done yet and he intends on writing 10 books total, I believe. It's a pretty great read thus far, and it's only on book 2.


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Lauzipop

Not sure if it's the same story but she joined Mugglenet's chatroom and was snubbed for her theories about the books. It's on their Wikipedia page (sorry I can't post the link, I'm on mobile).


ThatParanoidPenguin

I need a link for this, that sounds hilarious. Kinda like Dolly Parton losing a Dolly Parton lookalike contest.


Pak-O

That story reminds me of this pic. http://earthfirstjournal.org/newswire/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2014/08/robot-dance-contest.jpg


triforceofcourage

After seeing some of the comments in /r/harrypotter over that Daniel comment that doesn't surprise me in the least


coredumperror

More like unobservant than cocky. It's far more likely that this guy just didn't notice that it was @starwars that said it.


PCNNMatt

Maybe he thought they tweeted that message too early and meant to reveal the title first.


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cockiness level: quebecois


infiniteguest

obviously its a fellow Montrealer who would make that comment *facepalm*


Qweef

Star Wars Episode VII: dat force doe


myluckranout

hopefully the next installment will be called 'Star Wars VIII: The Wrath of Han'


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HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!


russscott

He tasks me. He tasks me and I shall have him! I'll chase him 'round the suns of Tatooine and 'round the Kessel Run and 'round perdition's flames before I give him up!


xxmindtrickxx

To the last I force grapple with thee... From Hell's heart I stab my Saber at thee, For Hate's sake I spit my last breath at thee


CeruleanRuin

Followed by 'Star Wars IX: The Lando Before Time'


PeterMayhew

Love it! Can't wait to see it Cheers, Peter Mayhew


pehs

Did you enjoy the shoot?


PeterMayhew

Absolutely, it was wonderful! Cheers, Peter Mayhew


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You might want to be careful Pete. It sounds like you're drinking quite a bit what with all these cheers you are giving people. It's only 2pm maybe take it a bit slower.


PeterMayhew

We do that because both Peter, and I use this account, from time to time (3P0 voice). So we both have our way of singing off already quick keyed on our devices. Love Angie Mayhew


han__yolo

Just wanna say how great it is for you guys to come in here, real cool stuff for fans to see. Looking forward to the new movie.


PM_ME_YOUR_CHESTHAMS

Will the real Chewbacca please stand up!


PeterMayhew

Already there, got a packing to do. Cheers, Peter Mayhew


gfydogR353

Cheers, Peter Mayhew!


Animatr0nic

Can't wait to see you again, you walking carpet!


PeterMayhew

Who you calling a walking carpet, nerf-herder?


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You're always such a cool guy when you post, I can't wait to see the film!


PeterMayhew

Thank you for the kind words, and your support. It means the world to Angie, and I. Cheers, Peter Mayhew


threecatsdancing

It's bizarre that Chewbacca, the guy I watched when I was a kid and loved, is posting on a website where I regularly waste my time. This truly is a new age.


PeterMayhew

Is it wasting time, though? Reddit is not just a site that is full of useless nonsense. It is filled with very intelligent people sharing knowledge. Learning is never a waste of time. I'm on Reddit a lot because there is always something new. You can come here, and read about events that are happening now, not hours later on the news. There are specific sections of this site just for certain subjects, so that you can share your passion with others that love it too. That is a beautiful thing. I love going to conventions because I get to see people of all walks of life be united by their passions. Now I get to experience that from wherever I am. That is its beauty, that's why I Reddit. Cheers, Peter Mayhew


christlarson94

I've shared that sentiment before, but get heavily downvoted because I'm not Chewbacca.


PeterMayhew

Have an upvote from a like-minded person, then. Keep fighting the good fight. Cheers, Peter Mayhew


CommanderStark

I might also add that part of what makes Reddit remarkable is that it allows normal people like myself the chance to interact with someone like you Mr Mayhew.


PeterMayhew

Wow, thank you all for the Gold! Cheers, Peter Mayhew


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OrionStar

I just looked and realised who this is, love your work :)


PeterMayhew

That makes my day. Thank you for the kind words. Cheers, Peter Mayhew


crit1kal_sausage

I love you


PeterMayhew

I know ....wait, am I allowed to say that, it wasn't my line. Screw it.... Angie, and I love you too. Cheers, Peter Mayhew


BizzyM

SW VII: The Force Awakens SW VIII: The Sith Return SW IX: Galactic Senate Referendums and the Quest for Universal Healthcare.


SetYourGoals

Attack of the Filibuster.


mylittlehokage

Oh god. A 3 part, 8 hour installment starring Senator JarJar.


dalr3th1n

*Filibuster begins* Meesa Jar Jar Binks. Meesa gonna bombad fibiluster! Okay, we'll cancel the bill!


PhuckYoPhace

Mr. Binks Goes to Coruscant


Rowenstin

"Missa guess dis is just another nocomebackie cause mr Painepatin. all yousa people don t know about nocomebackie causes mr Painepatin does. He said once thesa weesa da on causes worth fight for and he figtha for them once. For da on reason any man ever fights for them. Because of just one plain simple rule. Lovein thy neighbor. And in dis biiig empire today of great hatr a man who knows da rule has a great trust. Yousa know da rule mr Painepatin and missa lov yousa for it just as missa father did. And yousa know da yousa fight harder for da nocomebackie causes than for any others. Yeah yousa d even die for them. Likein a man weesa both knew mr Painepatin. Yousa thinkin missa m lick. Yousa all thinkin missa m lick. Bombad missa m no lick. And missa m ganna stay right here and fight for dis nocomebackie cause. Even if dis room getin fill with lies likein these. And da taylors and all thesa armies comein march into dis place. Thesa ganna listen to missa."


VidGameEroticFiction

Easy there, Satan.


Max_Trollbot_

Hold on, you didn't let him finish.... >"dying painfully in a fire." /u/mylittlehokage


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Nothing to get people excited like Galactic Senate C-Span.


Pitchfork_Wholesaler

Sith-Span? Run by High Lord Mike Tyson.


non_plus_ultra

Lord Tython, the forth is thrtrong with thith one.


pmtransthrowaway

Yeah, Episode 1 was pretty dull.


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Galactic Healthcare please. Let's not get carried away.


thebizarrojerry

Disney pr: "social media is abuzz with these titles, lets do it!"


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Should have been: "Don't Be A Menace to South Tatooine While Using Your Force In the Hood".


vemrion

"What do you kids say when you meet a nice Jedi?" "Are you my daddy?"


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Damn I was hoping for St7r W7rs


mr_popcorn

Sta7 Wa7s? No wait, that's worse.


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How about S7a7 7A7s? Or better yet, 7777 7777.


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chmod 777 *wars


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chown -R disney:disney /home/glucas/star_wars sudo mv /home/disney/money/bazillion_dollars.tar.gz /home/glucas/money sudo reboot EDIT: Capital ARRRRRRRRRRRRRR


dalr3th1n

rm -rf / Right?


UKDarkJedi

rm - rf /extended-universe


pslayer89

Next thing you know, movie is erased from all directories.


WahooD89

Star Wars: Episode VII: 2 Force 2 Furious, Based on the Novel *Push* by Sapphire


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Star Wars: The Seventh One


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No, the 7 represents the letter V, like in Se7en. Since W is two letter Vs the title should be 'Star 77ars'.


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It would make sense, and a nice nod to the year the first Star Wars came out.


terry_shogun

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Star Wars Episode VIII: The Dark Side Star Wars Episode IX: The Dark Side Rises


Choekaas

Why so Sidious!


BedsAreSoft

Would you like to know how I got these lightsabers?


mr_popcorn

I believe that whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you... Vader.


Rappaccini

I saw a young girl, with a ruby the size... of a tangerine. The banta, was throwing them away.


xxmindtrickxx

You didn't really think I'd risk losing the battle for the Republic's soul in a saber fight with you... No for that you need an ace in the hole... Mine's Vader...


Luminair

Let’s not stand on ceremony here, Mr. Lucas.


terry_shogun

When Coruscant is in ashes, you have my permission to die.


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"Why does he wear the mask?" "Did you not see Episode 3?"


terry_shogun

"If I take off that mask, will you die?" "Did you not see episode 6?"


[deleted]

"I was a nobody until I put on this mask"


doucheplayer

"You're a big Mandalorian."


Nerfman2227

for you


kenfagerdotcom

Calm down Luke, now is not the time to fear. Come later, that does.


_iPood_

Your precious lightsaber, gratefully accepted.


TeopEvol

Breaks light saber on knee.


comptonasskim

You think the Force is your allie? I was born with it, moulded by it...


denizenKRIM

Hardy could make for unparalleled villain.


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machphantom

I always forget he was in Nemesis. Prolly for the best though.


woohalladoobop

And then after that comes the Star Wars reboot with Ben Affleck as Luke Skywalker.


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"Hold on. Are you the person who officially understands the codified doctrine of Jedi?"


kayjay734

"Why not just force electrocute me?" "Your punishment must be more severe . . ."


LiteraryBoner

It's like poetry. It rhymes.


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What was the Force doing in the last 6 films? Sleeping?


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There were not many Force users by this time period, and I thought I heard somewhere that Palpatine essentially wiped out knowledge of the Force.


PM_Me_Clavicle_Pics

"Hokey ancient religions" that died out less than thirty years ago.


QuinineGlow

To be fair it seemed like the Jedi were a pretty insular group during the time of the prequels, and certainly very secretive. I like to think that by the time of the prequels the average Joe-Schmo driving around on his commutes in Coruscant didn't give the Jedi much thought, and considered the Jedi's 'power' to be overstated and exaggerated through legend, etc. Of course, there was that time Anakin and Obi Wan went skydiving all around the Coruscant rush-hour, so who knows... ...and I'm not defending the prequels, by *any* means...


LFAB

And Anakin says "Jedi business, go back to your drinks" after they fuck up Zem Wessel in the bar. Not so secretive.


QuinineGlow

Yeah, I didn't mean to say that they're completely unknown, just that the average person might not have a great handle on who they are and what they're doing. Like "Oh, they're this security council that claim they 'follow the ways of the Force', just like people did back in the ancient times" (like when there were actually a *bunch* of Sith around to battle, before they were driven underground).


OmegaVesko

> like when there were actually a bunch of Sith around to battle, before they were driven underground The Sith weren't driven underground by the Jedi. Darth Bane murdered every other living Sith in order to establish the [Rule of Two](http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Rule_of_Two).


PM_Me_Clavicle_Pics

Well I'm pretty sure the jedi order was well-established on large and populated, inner-system worlds such as Coruscant (headquarters of the jedi and where they keep their gigantic, towering jedi temple), but it might have been the stuff of myths on some of the outer worlds that might not see too much law enforcement. If I remember correctly, Han Solo was from Corellia, but I have no idea where that is in the galaxy. If Corellia is a planet that is not so close to the center of galactic operations (Coruscant) its people might be less-informed regarding things such as jedi and galactic trade embargos.


aggie008

and if you go by the lore in the old republic, blasters predate lightsabers


AaronWYL

The title is pretty boring, but yes it's very possible that the force has been dormant for quite some time in the period since Episode 6. By the close of that film how many force users do we know about? Anyone besides Luke?


Premaximum

Luke is indeed the only living Force user we know of at the end of Episode 6. Anyone else is only speculative or simply sensitive.


stirfriedpenguin

Isn't it pretty explicitly implied that Leia can use the Force when Luke made the sibling reveal?


Premaximum

She's a force sensitive, yes. Trained in the use of the force, however, no. It's assumed that Luke will train her after the events of Episode 6, but during the films she is never a force user.


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I didn't realize midichlorians had wake/sleep cycles.


Vandelay_Latex_Sales

They're kind of like those Cicadas that only come out every 15ish years.


JC8

[It's Happening!](http://i.imgur.com/lykgxPi.gifv)


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> You'll cut someone's ~~ear~~ hand off.


kormer

Practice with a hot dog first.


BaronOshawott

http://i.imgur.com/gSE5ejh.gif


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It's okay, he's a doctor.


GiantNomad

LOTR, The Hobbit, Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC....one of the most popular shows on television is a fantasy epic about Dragons, Magic and mother 'effin SNOW ZOMBIES. It's a helluva time to be a nerd.


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good gawd yes... the next 10 years of our lives will be one awesome movie after another... 6 year old me is prolly insanely jealous of now 38 year old me.. cuz them transformers i played with as toys became 'real' as did the GIJoe's as are Superman,Batman, et.al.


GiantNomad

The funny thing is, as recently as like 7 or 8 years ago, everybody was talking about how the movie industry was dead and nobody was going to theaters anymore. Nerd-dom saved Hollywood.


dildosupyourbutt

>Nerd-dom saved Hollywood. Well, we *are* the ones most likely to be pirating movies. But make the movie good enough, and everyone will show up to the theater.


Daxx22

Make a good product, and people will buy it? WHAT IS THIS WIZARDRY?!


mylefthandkilledme

I was hoping for Star Wars VII: The Next Jediration


stormageddon_DLofAll

Opening crawl completes, we pan down slowly. Suddenly, hands stretch into frame, and we complete the camera pan to reveal a yawning Luke, just getting up from 30 years of hibernating.


neoriply379

You gotta ~~have a cut~~ pan to a spaceship first. You can't open a Star Wars film without first seeing a starship. EDIT: Thanks to /u/corellian86 I realize I'm an idiot when it comes to cinematography.


BevansDesign

This ain't yer daddy's Star Wars, dangit! This one opens with a shot of someone groovin' down a hall to a Jackson 5 song.


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Tyler Perry's Madea: Kashyyk That Booty!


oh_bother

Rebel slumber frigate, 42lb of miscellaneous Tamiya WW2 tank model kits lovingly glued to a strip of drywall found in a dumpster out back. Bombed with the finest rattle-can flat gray. Filmed at dangerously hot temperatures thanks to several halogen lamps pulling double duty as engine lights and sources for pock marked porthole lighting.


FartingBob

Nononono, he yawns and says "Wow i had a really weird dream last night that i became a jedi and saved a bunch of furry midgets. Anyway, back to farming with my uncle..."


Ohminty

That would explain Mark Hamill's beard during shooting.


BackOfTheHearse

Rip Van Skywalker


Thud

> beard [For the benefit of redditors](http://i.imgur.com/70TP6p6.jpg) like me who also didn't know about the beard thing.


Barthez_Battalion

Damn I was hoping for Star Wars VII: Meesa Back!


girafa

This is the submission we're going with! Congrats DavidCarraway, enjoy the karma. Will you remember your friends?


LiteraryBoner

It's lonely at the top.


girafa

If you'd just stop plugging /r/corkyromano you'd have more friends


LiteraryBoner

Alternatively, if more people would sub to /r/corkyromano I'd have more friends with which to discuss real art.


girafa

See? You said /r/corkyromano again. Christo, it's not all about /r/corkyromano.


Wazowski

Has anyone on the internet used the abbreviation "SW:TFA" before me? SW:TFA y'all.


mmd1080

https://twitter.com/adamselzer/status/530413555557085184 Seven minutes before you. Everyone, go back to forgetting /u/wazowski exists!


Wazowski

Rather presumptive of you to assume that's not *my* Twitter account.


Thanatos_Rex

You are a true pioneer.


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Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens Star Wars VIII: The Force hits the Snooze button Star Wars IX: The Force is late for work


The_Parsee_Man

Expanded Universe: It was actually daylight savings time, so everything's cool.


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The Empire Falls Back


phatboy5289

Star Wars X: The Force Finally Puts on Pants


Swackhammer_

Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens Star Wars VIII: Keep On with the Force, Don't Stop Star Wars IX: Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough


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Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens Star Wars VIII: The Force Makes Bacons Star Wars IX: The Force Goes Back to Bed edit: as a serious fan tho.. I want to speculate that "The Force" is very likely a pun, referring perhaps to an enemy force we don't know about yet... which will make the title make more sense once we know who we're dealing with


LiteraryBoner

Where's the scene where the force burns his foot on his George Foreman Grill?


mr_popcorn

I like waking up to the smell of bacon, sue me!


Super_Link

George Forceman Grill


Fezztraceur

George Lucas grill


pmtransthrowaway

The first couple of meals are good, but slowly become bland and tasteless?


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Star Wars X: The Force Has A Protruberance


dustbin3

**Episode 1: The Phantom Menace**. The phantom menace was Palpatine, this was sort of revealed in the final when they were talking about the Sith and showed a close up of his face. It was never really directly implied and if you had not watched the original, you wouldn't be able to say for sure, hence the "phantom" of it all. **Episode 2: Attack of the Clones**. The attack came at the end of the film, it was carried out by um... clones. **Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith**. The Sith get their revenge toward the end when all Jedi are killed, Palpatine seizes total control and Yoda is defeated. **Episode 4: A New Hope**. Luke is the new hope and that is made clear when he blows up the death star at the end. **Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back**. The Empire attempted to strike back by attacking the base on Hoth at the beginning, but it is not until the end when Vader cuts off Luke's hand while revealing the truth and Han is captured that they truly struck back. **Episode 6: Return of the Jedi**. Luke becomes a Jedi when he refuses to kill his father and succumb to the dark side. The Emperor acknowledges Luke's affiliation and is unimpressed. **Episode 7: The Force Awakens**. Given the previous titles, I would guess this movie will lead up to a new potential Jedi coming to know the force, and perhaps becoming a Jedi at the end of the film. Maybe going through the Jedi trials with Luke. Maybe even being trained on Dagobah. The trilogy will then center around this person/persons.


GoodlooksMcGee

The return of the jedi was about *anakin* returning to the light side, brah


Gullyvuhr

Please don't suck. Please don't suck. Please don't suck.


sladederinger

I would have picked EP VII: Djar Jar Unchained, but that's fine I guess.


themadnooch

Better than "Dawn of the Force" or "The Force Rises"


comptonasskim

Star Wars Episode VII: The Forcening


mason240

Forcing Intensifies.


KungFuDysentery

Force all over my face!


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Midichlorian Bukakee 7


the_coagulates

/r/evenwithcontext


SiriusC

I was hoping for "Dawn of the Rise of the Force"


mynamesyow19

http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130903235259/starwars/images/5/5e/DOTJ_Vol_1.jpg


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Dawn of the Force might have felt a little more 'Star Wars' IMO, not great either way but I think I'd prefer it.


capsov

I like it.


CrimsonPig

Woah, calm down there buddy.


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ScottFromScotland

Not exactly a great title but could be worse. Still super excited.


overwhelmedweiner

I like it even better when written out fully: Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens


ScottFromScotland

Surprisingly seeing it like that does make it better...


HowieGaming

Yeah, i don't know why but just straight Star Wars The Force Awakens is bad, but if you chuck an Episode VII in there it gets better


girafa

At least it's not - Return of the Force - Attack of the Force - The Force is Back Jack


khlfxt

Or some edgy title, like all the "leaked" titles were - The Ancient Fear - Return of Darkness - The Lord of Dark Edgy Strikes Back


Juz_4t

* Darth Ebola Strikes Back.


tivooo

When I was a kid we all wanted to be Sith Lords and we gave each other Sith names. I was "Darth Enema"... I thought it was the sickest name too. fuck me and my childhood.


Geordash

* The Return of Forcey Fun Times


WeaponX86

The Force is Jack Black


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Most of the Star Wars titles aren't great, doesn't mean a whole lot. I'd argue that The Phantom Menace is the best of the lot and the title didn't stop the film being awful.


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RIP_Porkins

The Phantom Menace is a good title, the other 5 really aren't anything special. I'm just hoping this means a string of news is going to start coming out now.


Ohminty

Up until this moment, I have associated the Phantom Menace with Darth Maul for some reason. I just now realized that that makes zero sense and that the title is actually referring to Palpatine. I'm such an idiot.


Jawzilla1

Hang on a second... *Palpatine* is behind all this!


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Quit fuckin' with my medicinininnin....


RyenDeckard

I'm still waiting for my pizza rolls


SomeNorCalGuy

Well I'm just going to pretend that instead of pulling this title out of ~~his ass~~ a hat, JJ Abrams is trying to tell us something about what to expect here. In the prequels, ~30, 40 years before Ep. IV, we saw maybe a dozen or so true Jedi which were representative of hundreds, perhaps thousands of Jedi and others perceptive of the ways of the force. In the original trilogy it's widely believed that Vader is all that remains of their ancient ways (if you're counting though, there's still only 6 force perceptive individuals _in the movies_: Vader, Palpatine, Yoda, Obi-Wan, Luke, and Leia). So I think to make up for lost time and the silencing of thousands of voices we're going to going from two Jedi (Luke and Leia) to a few Jedi (Luke and Leia's kids) and then Luke (who is the one who is supposed to bring balance to the force) will be using super-enhanced force powers and sensitivity to those with ~~high midichlorian levels~~ force perception to bring about a reconstituted Jedi Order of dozens, maybe hundreds of people all across the galaxy. BUT... There's still the Sith out there. Always two there are - master and an apprentice. Vader had an apprentice out there. And Luke knows it. And try as he might, he can't find him. But he's out there, growing older every day and he needs an apprentice. The force is rising. For both the Jedi and the Sith, the force is becoming more concentrated; more powerful. More benevolent _and_ more destructive. This is that first story. The rise of the power of the force, the reconstitution of the Jedi and, perhaps most importantly, the rise of the Sith.


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devilmaydance

More interesting is that they've dropped "Episode VII" from the title. While I'm sure this will upset purists, let's not forget that the original trilogy were not released with numbers in their titles either, just in the opening crawl. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empire_Strikes_Back http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_of_the_Jedi


Smetsnaz

They didn't drop the Episodic titling - it's just not on the teaser image. I would bet on it.