Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Fake beards seem like a really damn difficult thing to pull off :confused
Roger, roger!
Fake beards seem like a really damn difficult thing to pull off :confused
Roger, roger!
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jme3
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Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I thought the beard switch was a well known thing. Apparently not, but there you go!
I thought the beard switch was a well known thing. Apparently not, but there you go!
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Confirmed by Kathleen Kennedy at Star Wars Celebration Europe | Movie News | Empire
Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that John Williams has signed up for all three films.
From the article:
She started off by confirming that the new movies would use real locations. "Like many of you, looking at all the Star Wars movie and getting a feeling for what even the early films did in combination of real locations and special effects, that’s something we’re looking very seriously at," she said.
"We’re going to find some very cool locations we’re going to use in support of Ep VII. I think we’re going to probably end up using every tool in the toolbox to create the look of these movies. that’s what we’re excited about."
But then, as things were wrapping up, Davis asked her for one tidbit that would leave the thousands of Star Wars fans in attendance in a state of enchantment. And she delivered.
"I had breakfast with someone very important to the Star Wars family on Friday," she teased, "and he has committed to being involved in the next three films, and that is Mr John Williams."
"I look forward to returning to a galaxy far, far away," said Williams in a video, played at Celebration Europe. "I actually feel like I never left it. I hope I can contribute something in the new films that will be worthy of your continued attention."
After the video played, Kennedy explained, simply, why Williams' involvement with the new movies was a must. "Every time I hear John’s music, it just gives me the chills. It’s so important to the saga. We’re all really excited that he’s a part of this."
Interview: John Williams on Scoring Star Wars: Episode VII - YouTube
Confirmed by Kathleen Kennedy at Star Wars Celebration Europe | Movie News | Empire
Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that John Williams has signed up for all three films.
From the article:
She started off by confirming that the new movies would use real locations. "Like many of you, looking at all the Star Wars movie and getting a feeling for what even the early films did in combination of real locations and special effects, that’s something we’re looking very seriously at," she said.
"We’re going to find some very cool locations we’re going to use in support of Ep VII. I think we’re going to probably end up using every tool in the toolbox to create the look of these movies. that’s what we’re excited about."
But then, as things were wrapping up, Davis asked her for one tidbit that would leave the thousands of Star Wars fans in attendance in a state of enchantment. And she delivered.
"I had breakfast with someone very important to the Star Wars family on Friday," she teased, "and he has committed to being involved in the next three films, and that is Mr John Williams."
"I look forward to returning to a galaxy far, far away," said Williams in a video, played at Celebration Europe. "I actually feel like I never left it. I hope I can contribute something in the new films that will be worthy of your continued attention."
After the video played, Kennedy explained, simply, why Williams' involvement with the new movies was a must. "Every time I hear John’s music, it just gives me the chills. It’s so important to the saga. We’re all really excited that he’s a part of this."
Interview: John Williams on Scoring Star Wars: Episode VII - YouTube
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rodneyfaile
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Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Star Wars Ep VII is a direct continuation of the previous films, so the composer being the same is more vital here. With the Man of Steel it was a fresh take on the character and start of a new movie franchise in every aspect, so they had to distance themselves from previous films including the iconic music.
With Superman Returns though the music was not the issue, it still relied too much on the continuity of the Donner films, which was a misstep among other problems with that movie (Despite that I saw it 5 times in the theatres). John Williams' Superman composition is one of the best superhero themes in music, but it was time for a new composer to take on the music for the character.
Star Wars Ep VII is a direct continuation of the previous films, so the composer being the same is more vital here. With the Man of Steel it was a fresh take on the character and start of a new movie franchise in every aspect, so they had to distance themselves from previous films including the iconic music.
With Superman Returns though the music was not the issue, it still relied too much on the continuity of the Donner films, which was a misstep among other problems with that movie (Despite that I saw it 5 times in the theatres). John Williams' Superman composition is one of the best superhero themes in music, but it was time for a new composer to take on the music for the character.
rodneyfaile
Sr Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
To me, that music should be considered as much a part of Superman as anything in the comics. They distanced themselves so much, they didn't even make a Superman movie, but now we are too far off topic, lol.
You are right, I couldn't imagine Star Wars without that music.
I also love the sound effects of Star Wars. Not only does it look like a galaxy far far away, it sounds like one too.
To me, that music should be considered as much a part of Superman as anything in the comics. They distanced themselves so much, they didn't even make a Superman movie, but now we are too far off topic, lol.
You are right, I couldn't imagine Star Wars without that music.
I also love the sound effects of Star Wars. Not only does it look like a galaxy far far away, it sounds like one too.
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Just one fail in a long, long row of fails.
Hear hear, only thing that makes it seem even remotely like anything Superman related are the character names.
I really, really hope they also bring back Ben Burtt!!!!!
Just one fail in a long, long row of fails.
Hear hear, only thing that makes it seem even remotely like anything Superman related are the character names.
I really, really hope they also bring back Ben Burtt!!!!!
Edwardowan
Sr Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
since Ben Burtt worked with JJ Abrams on both Star Trek films and Super 8 as sound designer, supervising sound editor I am betting JJ will want to keep his "team"
STEVE THE SWEDE
Sr Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Yeah, but he better shape up he's act! Am I the only one who think the sound effects sucked massive in the prequels.
I don't remember one single iconic sounding thing from that mess. I do however remember a huge pile of crapy sounding stuff. I could make a list but it's not realy worth the effort, too much to list. Imo, most of the new stuff either sounded annoying or just plain wierd and missplaced. That huge parrot lizard (or whater he was suposed to be) in ep III or Zams "guitar solo" powered speeder (ep II) works as good examples.
Cheers,
Steve
Yeah, but he better shape up he's act! Am I the only one who think the sound effects sucked massive in the prequels.
I don't remember one single iconic sounding thing from that mess. I do however remember a huge pile of crapy sounding stuff. I could make a list but it's not realy worth the effort, too much to list. Imo, most of the new stuff either sounded annoying or just plain wierd and missplaced. That huge parrot lizard (or whater he was suposed to be) in ep III or Zams "guitar solo" powered speeder (ep II) works as good examples.
Cheers,
Steve
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Edwardowan
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Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I thought the Jango Fett seismic charge with the delayed sound after the flash was pretty cool. His blaster made a cool sound too. I have to agree with you on that annoying parrot lizard.. that was annoying as hell! :lol
I thought the Jango Fett seismic charge with the delayed sound after the flash was pretty cool. His blaster made a cool sound too. I have to agree with you on that annoying parrot lizard.. that was annoying as hell! :lol
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I thought it was way worse than Jar Jar... and that's bad
I thought it was way worse than Jar Jar... and that's bad
jlee562
Sr Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Well, more than that, Ben Burtt made a name for himself - and invented the concept of "sound design" for Star Wars.
As far as Burtt's work in the prequels, I liked the seismic charges as well. I thought the space battles were well done too (even though there's no sound in space, haha). I also think he did good by Star Trek. And if you think he's lost a step, I would encourage you to watch, or re-watch, WALL-E.
Well, more than that, Ben Burtt made a name for himself - and invented the concept of "sound design" for Star Wars.
As far as Burtt's work in the prequels, I liked the seismic charges as well. I thought the space battles were well done too (even though there's no sound in space, haha). I also think he did good by Star Trek. And if you think he's lost a step, I would encourage you to watch, or re-watch, WALL-E.
Edwardowan
Sr Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I don't recall having said I thought he lost a step. I have always been a fan of Ben Burtt. never had an issue with his work other than that annoying parrot lizard thing Obi Wan rode!
well, I think that goes without saying! :lol I'm just pointing out that its most likely JJ Abrams would most likely want Burtt to do the sound since he's worked with him before and did the original sounds for the previous films... its all just likely to happen.
I don't recall having said I thought he lost a step. I have always been a fan of Ben Burtt. never had an issue with his work other than that annoying parrot lizard thing Obi Wan rode!
jlee562
Sr Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Sorry Edwardowan, I meant the "lost a step" comment towards Steve the Swede...should have been clearer on that. Mea culpa for the confusion.
well, I think that goes without saying! :lol I'm just pointing out that its most likely JJ Abrams would most likely want Burtt to do the sound since he's worked with him before and did the original sounds for the previous films... its all just likely to happen.
I don't recall having said I thought he lost a step. I have always been a fan of Ben Burtt. never had an issue with his work other than that annoying parrot lizard thing Obi Wan rode!
Sorry Edwardowan, I meant the "lost a step" comment towards Steve the Swede...should have been clearer on that. Mea culpa for the confusion.
Edwardowan
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glorbes
Well-Known Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I thought Sebulba's pod racer had a great sound effect, and I concur on the seismic charge devices from AOTC. Also, I am quite excited that others have noticed the bad fake beard thing from AOTC...it jumped out at me the first time I saw the movie (which was the only time I've ever managed to watch the whole thing from beginning to end).
I thought Sebulba's pod racer had a great sound effect, and I concur on the seismic charge devices from AOTC. Also, I am quite excited that others have noticed the bad fake beard thing from AOTC...it jumped out at me the first time I saw the movie (which was the only time I've ever managed to watch the whole thing from beginning to end).
STEVE THE SWEDE
Sr Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
I loved what he did for the original trilogy and I know that he pretty much invented "sound design". I still think he like many of the Old schoolers (Spielberg, Lucas, Williams and so on) have lost he's tuch.
In the OT he made everything sound like it belonged and it blended perfectly. The prequels just sounds like the effects were played randomly on a synth.
I know you guys seem to like Jangos charges. When I saw that in the theatre everybody started to look at the speakers thinking there was a bum channel. That totally took everybody out of the story. Jeez, the list is so loooong! Best way to put it is that most of the sound effects in the prequels sounds like sound effects....not a good thing.
And yes, I hated Wall-e's annoying voice
Steve the Swede signing off with a 80's Kraftwerk, vocoder sounding: -Roger, Roger!
I loved what he did for the original trilogy and I know that he pretty much invented "sound design". I still think he like many of the Old schoolers (Spielberg, Lucas, Williams and so on) have lost he's tuch.
In the OT he made everything sound like it belonged and it blended perfectly. The prequels just sounds like the effects were played randomly on a synth.
I know you guys seem to like Jangos charges. When I saw that in the theatre everybody started to look at the speakers thinking there was a bum channel. That totally took everybody out of the story. Jeez, the list is so loooong! Best way to put it is that most of the sound effects in the prequels sounds like sound effects....not a good thing.
And yes, I hated Wall-e's annoying voice
Steve the Swede signing off with a 80's Kraftwerk, vocoder sounding: -Roger, Roger!
jlee562
Sr Member
Re: Star Wars Episode VII
Well, I'll grant that the OT was done better, but I don't find the PT sound to be inadequate.
As far as WALL-E, fair enough if you don't like the voice, but the sound on that film earned it an academy award nomination. Moreover I would also argue that the 'silent' half of the story could have easily fallen flat without someone as talented as Burtt at the controls. It was a very well received film because all the elements were there.
Also worth noting that he received another academy award nomination for Ep. 1.
Well, I'll grant that the OT was done better, but I don't find the PT sound to be inadequate.
As far as WALL-E, fair enough if you don't like the voice, but the sound on that film earned it an academy award nomination. Moreover I would also argue that the 'silent' half of the story could have easily fallen flat without someone as talented as Burtt at the controls. It was a very well received film because all the elements were there.
Also worth noting that he received another academy award nomination for Ep. 1.
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