Marketing for Episode VIII

Atenais wrote:The seating chart for the show:



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@Atenais

Adam and his special place. I mean he's royalty after all.

I went to Tokyo Comic Con today and I saw a couple dressing as Reylo, aww.... I wish I could tell them "Hey guys, I ship you two!"    Anyway, that's not what I want to share here, lol. I found a new TLJ flyer and I love the new synopsis.



"Jedi. They were suppose to be the heroes who bring peace to the galaxy."

In the world filled with fear as the First Order rises, lives two young people with very powerful Force. One of them is Rey, who was living a lonely life when she met BB8, eventually joined the Resistance and then her Force awakened. The other one is Kylo Ren, who turned against his parents, the Resistance heroes, and decided to succeed Darth Vader. What is the "shocking destiny" awaits these two wavering between the Light and Dark? The legendary Jedi, Luke Skywalker, finally appeared. What does he bring for them?

"When you obtain great power, which path would you choose? Light or Dark?"

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I love how it sounds like "Once upon a time, there were two young people with very powerful Force."

They really want to emphasize that THE CENTER OF THIS STORY IS REYLO, imho

I'm also very interested in "Jedi. They were suppose to be the heroes who bring peace to the galaxy." it sounds like the continuation is "APPARENTLY THEY ARE NOT." So, what is a Jedi??

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE MOVIE!!!!!!

shii405 wrote:I went to Tokyo Comic Con today and I saw a couple dressing as Reylo, aww.... I wish I could tell them "Hey guys, I ship you two!"    Anyway, that's not what I want to share here, lol. I found a new TLJ flyer and I love the new synopsis.



"Jedi. They were suppose to be the heroes who bring peace to the galaxy."

In the world filled with fear as the First Order rises, lives two young people with very powerful Force. One of them is Rey, who was living a lonely life when she met BB8, eventually joined the Resistance and then her Force awakened. The other one is Kylo Ren, who turned against his parents, the Resistance heroes, and decided to succeed Darth Vader. What is the "shocking destiny" awaits these two wavering between the Light and Dark? The legendary Jedi, Luke Skywalker, finally appeared. What does he bring for them?

"When you obtain great power, which path would you choose? Light or Dark?"

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I love how it sounds like "Once upon a time, there were two young people with very powerful Force."

They really want to emphasize that THE CENTER OF THIS STORY IS REYLO, imho

I'm also very interested in "Jedi. They were suppose to be the heroes who bring peace to the galaxy." it sounds like the continuation is "APPARENTLY THEY ARE NOT." So, what is a Jedi??

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE MOVIE!!!!!!

@shii405

Hahaha i agree! It really sounds like fairy tale opening.. "Once upon a time.... "

I just hope good ending for both protagonists ~ i also can't wait for the movie..

. wrote:To celebrate, we're giving away an exclusive fan poster by celebrated artist Matt Ferguson with every REAL D 3D ticket for the opening weekend.

http://www.odeon.co.uk/offers-and-promotions/free_exclusive_poster_when_you_book_in_reald3d/614/

They don't show posters on website, you can see only preview in retweet (when you "unlock" them). Not sure that they 100% official because website calls them "an exclusive fan posters" but looks interesting.

special_cases wrote:

. wrote:To celebrate, we're giving away an exclusive fan poster by celebrated artist Matt Ferguson with every REAL D 3D ticket for the opening weekend.

http://www.odeon.co.uk/offers-and-promotions/free_exclusive_poster_when_you_book_in_reald3d/614/

They don't show posters on website, you can see only preview in retweet (when you "unlock" them). Not sure that they 100% official because website calls them "an exclusive fan posters" but looks interesting.

@special_cases

Looks nice. Interesting that both Kylo and Rey are there. I guess, both have light and darkness in them.

@DarthRen They show the same thing if you "unlock" Light Side

special_cases wrote:@DarthRen They show the same thing if you "unlock" Light Side

@special_cases

The balance.

Disney Movie Rewards sent out emails this morning for exclusive, limited TLJ posters! You have to link a new (not previously linked to DMR) Fandango VIP or Regal Crown Club membership to your Disney Movie Rewards account,  and then you get a free Luke, Kylo, and Rey poster ($3.65 S&H) or that plus a Resistance poster and a First Order poster for $19.99 plus $4.25 S&H.

I don’t have either membership, so I’m not eligible, but maybe some of y’all will be. DMR itself is a free Disney service. You earn rewards point by buying Blu-Rays, CDs, movie tickets, etc.

This poster artwork style is definitely different but I like it.






You have to log in to the Disney Movie Rewards site to access the offer. If I’m messing the pictures up or they’re too big, I’m so sorry! I’m on my phone and having a little trouble.

It's amazing to have Mark Hamill as the Best Actor. But I can't help, but feel bitter about Adam Driver being the Best Supporting Actor.



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Atenais wrote:It's amazing to have Mark Hamill as the Best Actor. But I can't help, but feel bitter about Adam Driver being the Best Supporting Actor.



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@Atenais

When it comes to sci-fi/fantasy films, the Best Supporting Actor/Actress slot usually has the best chance so i'd actually prefer Adam there.

nemapasara wrote:

Atenais wrote:It's amazing to have Mark Hamill as the Best Actor. But I can't help, but feel bitter about Adam Driver being the Best Supporting Actor.



Source: @awardscircuit

@Atenais

When it comes to sci-fi/fantasy films, the Best Supporting Actor/Actress slot usually has the best chance so i'd actually prefer Adam there.

@nemapasara

I agree.....and the competition for best actor is really tough this year as well, even within the fantasy genre.

I know, I know. I'm just being bitter. In my head, Adam is the main actor of the movie, even if Mark is the main actor too.

Atenais wrote:It's amazing to have Mark Hamill as the Best Actor. But I can't help, but feel bitter about Adam Driver being the Best Supporting Actor.



Source: @awardscircuit

@Atenais

I'll bet he'll be up for best actor come IX! 

panki wrote:

nemapasara wrote:

Atenais wrote:It's amazing to have Mark Hamill as the Best Actor. But I can't help, but feel bitter about Adam Driver being the Best Supporting Actor.



Source: @awardscircuit

@Atenais

When it comes to sci-fi/fantasy films, the Best Supporting Actor/Actress slot usually has the best chance so i'd actually prefer Adam there.

@nemapasara

I agree.....and the competition for best actor is really tough this year as well, even within the fantasy genre.

@panki

Yeah. Honestly, from what I've seen of Mark's performance so far, it's been 50/50 for me. Obviously, I'm not as attached to Luke as a lot of other fans are but that's just my feeling on it. And from what I've read, I feel like Daniel Day Lewis will have the highest chance of winning Best Actor for Phantom Thread so I think that's just off the cards. The way Oscar and John praised Adam...it gives me a good feeling? Oscar even going as far as saying that he was jealous seems to hint that Adam gives a great performance. A friend of mine told me she read a non-spoiler review that seemed legit (and I trust her judgment) and the reviewer also singled out Adam as being excellent. So who knows. Adam couldn't care less about those accolades, I think it'd be nice though.

panki wrote:

nemapasara wrote:

Atenais wrote:It's amazing to have Mark Hamill as the Best Actor. But I can't help, but feel bitter about Adam Driver being the Best Supporting Actor.



Source: @awardscircuit

@Atenais

When it comes to sci-fi/fantasy films, the Best Supporting Actor/Actress slot usually has the best chance so i'd actually prefer Adam there.

@nemapasara

I agree.....and the competition for best actor is really tough this year as well, even within the fantasy genre.

@panki

I am annoyed along with @Atenais, because Adam should be up there. (And also I really hope this doesn't indicate that Luke will dominate the movie). But at the same time, this is a smart, strategic decision on Disney's part. If he got knocked out the running for Paterson, even though he was only 2nd to Casey Affleck (the Oscar winner) in terms of Critic's Awards, they will definitely knock him out of that category for a sci-fi film. OTOH, he may have a real shot in supporting. I imagine that they are hoping for a Heath Ledger type of nomination/win.

SoloSideCousin wrote:

panki wrote:

nemapasara wrote:

Atenais wrote:It's amazing to have Mark Hamill as the Best Actor. But I can't help, but feel bitter about Adam Driver being the Best Supporting Actor.



Source: @awardscircuit

@Atenais

When it comes to sci-fi/fantasy films, the Best Supporting Actor/Actress slot usually has the best chance so i'd actually prefer Adam there.

@nemapasara

I agree.....and the competition for best actor is really tough this year as well, even within the fantasy genre.

@panki

I am annoyed along with @Atenais, because Adam should be up there. (And also I really hope this doesn't indicate that Luke will dominate the movie). But at the same time, this is a smart, strategic decision on Disney's part. If he got knocked out the running for Paterson, even though he was only 2nd to Casey Affleck (the Oscar winner) in terms of Critic's Awards, they will definitely knock him out of that category for a sci-fi film. OTOH, he may have a real shot in supporting. I imagine that they are hoping for a Heath Ledger type of nomination/win.

@SoloSideCousin

I don't know how that works but I remember that for TFA, the list in the end credits was the following:
Harrison Ford
Mark Hamill
Carrie Fisher
Adam Driver
Daisy Ridley

In TLJ, Luke has indeed a more prominent role. The Last Jedi refers clearly to Luke as Rian confirmed. And Mark is indeed considered as a "veteran" not only in the franchise but also in the industry. So it's pretty complicated to give Adam the nomination in a leading role

One could say the same in regard to Daisy Ridley and Carrie Fisher. But Rey is indeed the heroine and Leia doesn't have such a big role in TLJ. So that would have been weird to have Carrie as actress in a leading role even if she has the same status of "veteran".

Now, like I wrote, I don't know how it works but personally it diesn't disturbs me. Something tells me that Adam will get a nomination because from the few images I saw and what the SW said about his performance, he looks amazing.

It's probably the same kind of strategy that put Hailee Steinfeld in Best Supporting Actress for True Grit, even though she was without a doubt the main character.

I think though that it would be very hard for Adam to get the nomination no matter how amazing his performance might be; nevermind the genre bias, it's very rare to get a nomination for a reprisal of the role. The only recent example I can think of is Cate Blanchett getting nominated again for her role as Queen Elizabeth in the second Elizabeth movie.

Saracene wrote:It's probably the same kind of strategy that put Hailee Steinfeld in Best Supporting Actress for True Grit, even though she was without a doubt the main character.

I think though that it would be very hard for Adam to get the nomination no matter how amazing his performance might be; nevermind the genre bias, it's very rare to get a nomination for a reprisal of the role. The only recent example I can think of is Cate Blanchett getting nominated again for her role as Queen Elizabeth in the second Elizabeth movie.

@Saracene

Who knows. If he give a really great performance, maybe he can get nominated. *finger crossed*