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Colin Trevorrow Exits Episode 9
- Thread starter ryan299
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BatiGOOOOOOL
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How about James Gunn? He is pretty damn good with those space movies. 😀
Bobo Dakes
Member
Even the owl movie?
In a world where I didn't see Guardians 2, I might agree with this.
I think Alex Garland was the best name thrown out in this thread, but realistically, it could go to Abrams or Johnson. Maybe DuVernay? But likely the one of those three that aren't super busy at the moment.
Master Of Illusion
Member
And as a callback to Daicon IV Anno'll have Rey in a bunny suit fighting a clone of Darth Vader,
Then she'll go to the cantina to have a damn fine piece of pie before dissolving into stars.
A Lynch / Anno Co-production
Lifejumper
Member
Rian will only come back if they delay IX. Is avatar 2 happening in 2019?
I bet they will end up delaying it. Just makes sense to have a December release.
AHA-Lambda
Member
So is that 3 for 5 of new Star Wars movies that have had production problems now?
Is this a worrying trend or indication of Disney's handling?
Is this a worrying trend or indication of Disney's handling?
If you're gonna pin this on someone, it's Kathleen Kennedy.
Head of Lucasfilm.
Therefore, Lucasfilm.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
I left to go watch IT and you guys took that as an excuse to mount a campaign to get ZACK SNYDER on the picture?
Jesus Christ you fuckin' kids...
Jesus Christ you fuckin' kids...
The Driver
Member
Unless they get a yes man there's no way it's not getting delayed. Who knows Trevorrow's script sensibilities, maybe the draft is good, but supposedly he didn't like the newest script from Thorne, that'll probably get tossed out with whoever comes in.
That being said it's gonna suckkkkkk if it gets delayed to December for Wonder Woman. I imagine that'll get delayed or moved too with this.
Not to mention the massive rewrites they're going to have to do to work around Carrie Fisher's death.
itwasTuesday
He wasn't alone.
I don't think you understand.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
Better than the Scott Buck directorial debut suggestion.
I'm sure he's in the running tbh. I wonder if he wants to do it?
Bobby Roberts
Banned
He's got his own space fantasy to fuck with.
Didn't Deadline report that Johnson is first up to bat? Basically, if he wants it, and they agree to terms, its his?
Or did I misinterpret that from earlier.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
To be fair, he would still be a better choice than Trevorrow.
OricWindstar
Member
That seems to be the case. And Johnson tweeted a few months back he'd do another SW in a heartbeat.
Bobo Dakes
Member
Damn, I actually agree with that.
That didn't stop JJ to be honest.
I mean, yes, but we said literally the same thing about JJ before Episode 7 and look how that turned out
I think Gunn will have his hands full with Guardians 3, but I bet he would knock Star Wars out of the park if given the opportunity. Maybe not episode 9, though. My money is still on JJ coming back.
Lifejumper
Member
Waiting for the rian johnson debunk on his twitter to break my heart.
Bobby Roberts
Banned
JJ was bailing out on Paramount.
Gunn would be bailing out on MARVEL.
For Marvel's SISTER company.
Not quite the same.
GeorgioCostanzaX
Member
Yeah half the reason Star Wars has been doing so well is lack of competition especially from Disney properties. Its just dumb to reduce the box office take by canabalizing your own IP. Ive gotten used to MCU in Summer and Star Wars to watch with the fam over the holidays.
Lifejumper
Member
Critically acclaimed and the highest grossing movie ever in the United States? JJ did a good job.I mean, yes, but we said literally the same thing about JJ before Episode 7 and look how that turned out
I think Gunn will have his hands full with Guardians 3, but I bet he would knock Star Wars out of the park if given the opportunity. Maybe not episode 9, though. My money is still on JJ coming back.
C
Contica
Unconfirmed Member
Lol, Snyder can't even direct an entertaining action sequence, no matter the toys he's got to play with, so no. Trevorrow at least cooked up some fantastic minutes of action in JW.
Peter Ian Staker
Member
Why did they chose this hack in the first place? We all knew he was going to fuck this up.
The Driver
Member
"Your episode IX director theory sucks".
Boi what? I liked the big dumb Dino battle at the end of JW too but nah, there's lots of stuff Snyder is bad at, but action is not one of them.
Even in BvS where he wasn't as good as he normally was with the big CGI stuff, he still put out the best hand to hand cape fight we've gotten since these super hero movies have taken off.
I'd also trust him more with Rey's character than Trevorrow's creepy ass.
Said this before, but had it not been for the Jurassic World sequel, I also would've been down for JA Bayona to direct mainly for the emotional/character highs he's able to deliver. Something that would be quintessential for IX.
And I've only seen The Impossible, mind you.
And I've only seen The Impossible, mind you.
He made a billion dollar relaunch of a beloved film property. Not too surprising why they picked him at first.
GeorgioCostanzaX
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Watchmen, Sucker Punch and 300 are counter examples to that...Id argue the Super Saien air fighting in Man of Steel was pretty damn good...Batman V Superman just wasnt paced all that well but the action was at least memorable if not as stylish as Snyders previous efforts.
Jurassic World was just a soulless mess with zero dramatic tension and weird decisions. Jurassic Parks 1990s CGI and practical effects still hold up and are incredibly memorable but I couldnt tell you a single action set piece in World aside from the stupid Raptors running with Chris Pratt on a motorcycle.
broncobuster
Banned
JA Bayona would've been a good (and funny) choice to replace Trevorrow. He's why I'm looking forward to Jurassic World 2, in spite of my low opinion of Jurassic World and its characters. And I think there's a running theory that he'll be doing a Superman movie next, but I'm not exactly sure where it stems from.
Peter Ian Staker
Member
Did they watch that relaunch movie or did they just see the box office numbers?
Money talks, man
CecilRousso
Member
Sure, but he relaunched it with a universally panned movie, while Star Wars had already been succesfully relaunched when they picked him for IX.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
His name was already floated for Star Wars before he was even considered for Jurassic World. Brad Bird had suggested Trevorrow act as an interim director for the pre-production of VII, so that Bird could direct both Star Wars and Tomorrowland, which put his name on the map for both Kennedy and Marshall.
No he fucking wouldn't be.
And I fucking hated Jurassic world .Unless by better choice you mean better because he would 100% ruin the end of this trilogy. Then I'd agree.
C
Contica
Unconfirmed Member
Pfft. Hell no. All those movies ate long boring messes. I remember being hyped like hell for 300, only to leave the theater feeling like I just watched a two hour music video. His action is boring.
I'd like to see a female director. Come on now, get Patty Jenkins.
That'd be awesome.
or this
Bird would be a great choice.
That'd be awesome.
or this
Bird would be a great choice.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
They're both terrible, but only Trevorrow is a visionless hack.
itwasTuesday
He wasn't alone.
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