The Force Unleashed On The Big Screen?

[Jason]

Star Wars could be set to return to the big and small screen with story ideas and characters borrowed from video game The Force Unleashed.

While a TV series is currently being made, CVG report that aspects of the Force Unleashed video game – which bridges the gap between the two sets of movie trilogies – could wind up being adapted into the show or further movies. (http://www.totalfilm.com/news/the-force-unleashed-on-big-screen)

At least it's something a little different instead of a remake

[pomeroy]

While I like this idea better than the prequels...pass.

I'm done, George. You can't hurt my brain anymore.

[Esquilax1138]

Would love to see the Thrawn books made into movies, or some of the X-wing stories, get away from all Jedi and lets see some more space battles.

That said, I'll take anything Star Wars, and I do mean anything.

[darkbase]

I was really interested in the little cricket Jedi I killed that had the extra robotic legs. Is he developed in any of the books? Felt shitty killing him and the other two Jedi in TFU.

[BigJonno]

I had a feeling they'd be doing this, ever since I found out that the Apprentice is modelled on a real guy.

[Philonious]

I had a feeling they'd be doing this, ever since I found out that the Apprentice is modelled on a real guy.

Found out? Dude was in Battlestar... What kind of nerd/geek/whatever are you?!? I actually find the actor's look to be off-putting. Every time I see him I want to punch him in the face. But he did a great job in the game so I wouldn't begrudge him a starring role.

[BigJonno]

Found out? Dude was in Battlestar... What kind of nerd/geek/whatever are you?!? I actually find the actor's look to be off-putting. Every time I see him I want to punch him in the face. But he did a great job in the game so I wouldn't begrudge him a starring role.

One who doesn't watch much TV.

[KamaItachi]

As much as I really HATE that pretty much the only settings for anything new in Star Wars for TV and Movies is the goddamn Clone Wars or the motherfucking 15 years between III and IV, I did actually like Force Unleashed and it didn't have too shabby a story.

I'd prefer they just kept it to the games, but Starkiller is not too bad a character and wouldn't begrudge a TV series about him wrecking the fuck out of everything with the force, like he's suposed to do (and failed to deliver in TFU).

[Dorkandproudofit]

I would prefer a movie based on KotOR.

[Jason]

Would love to see the Thrawn books made into movies, or some of the X-wing stories, get away from all Jedi and lets see some more space battles.

That said, I'll take anything Star Wars, and I do mean anything.

That would be good idea.

I would prefer a movie based on KotOR.

Also a good idea.

[Vandabo]

Would love to see the Thrawn books made into movies, or some of the X-wing stories, get away from all Jedi and lets see some more space battles.

That said, I'll take anything Star Wars, and I do mean anything.

Seconded.

Star Wars has lots of cool stuff to feature other than Jedis. The first few X-Wing novels were awesome, and could be made into a very entertaining flick.

[Superman's Dead]

ALL of the X-Wing novels were awesome. Although I agree, the first four are more 'movie' while the rest are more 'TV'.

Part of the reason I moved to LA is to get a shot at working on anything Star Wars. ANYTHING. I'll do motion-cap for Greedo. Whatever.

[Xerxes]

There goes hollyweird not being original again. Hey let's make this into a movie!!!

How the animated series be more compelling than the latest trilogy? No one can come up with anything bad ass in the same universe on their own?

[menage]

Did anyone watch the new FU2 trailer where Starkiller destroys a whole army of Stormtroppers and androids? Fuck a real movie I want that exact same shit to be made into a movie. Best Star Wars stuff I saw in years.

[Narradisall]

Nah, can't say a film interests me. I know h ow the story goes.

Side note on that, how does he survive to be in the second game? Doesn't he die in the canon?

[Jason]

Nah, can't say a film interests me. I know h ow the story goes.

Side note on that, how does he survive to be in the second game? Doesn't he die in the canon?

Watch the trailer menage talked about. If I remember correctly, it gives a clue as to how he's still around.

[Karak]

Found out? Dude was in Battlestar... What kind of nerd/geek/whatever are you?!? I actually find the actor's look to be off-putting. Every time I see him I want to punch him in the face. But he did a great job in the game so I wouldn't begrudge him a starring role.

Thank god I am not alone.
Thank god ST Force Unleashed allows different costumes. I can't stand that dudes look.

[MalReynolds]

i was Kotor movie for maybe one made from the old comics ... Tales of the Jedi

[Xerxes]

Thank god I am not alone.
Thank god ST Force Unleashed allows different costumes. I can't stand that dudes look.

I think it's pretty cool. He was also in the Mist.

[Dorkandproudofit]

i was Kotor movie for maybe one made from the old comics ... Tales of the Jedi

Meh, I prefer the first game over the comics. And the second game over the first.

That being said, the first game is perfect for at least a miniseries.

[Vasanni]

Highly resistant to lightsabers? Fuck that. Made me angry in the first one and looks like its only gotten worse in the second. Movie might be okay but its not a glowing club, its a chopping implement of the gods. I wish they'd make it act like one.

[Laughing Penguin]

That said, I'll take anything Star Wars, and I do mean anything.

You are part of the problem. It's because of people like you that Jar Jar was created to be such a major player in the story line. Damn you.

[Narradisall]

Watch the trailer menage talked about. If I remember correctly, it gives a clue as to how he's still around.

Haha, I just watched it, throught the whole stormtrooper bit I was thinking "this explains NOTHING!" then the end hit.

[KamaItachi]

Haha, I just watched it, throught the whole stormtrooper bit I was thinking "this explains NOTHING!" then the end hit.

See, now THAT's a motherfucking Jedi.

[Wasson_]

...what the hell ever happened to Kyle Katern?

[menage]

See, now THAT's a motherfucking Jedi.

That´s what I meant, George, are you watching this!

I want more asswhooping like that and less teary eyed crap and mediclorians or whatever.

[Jason]

Haha, I just watched it, throught the whole stormtrooper bit I was thinking "this explains NOTHING!" then the end hit.

I think it's a crappy way to continue the franchise, but it's what they went with. It's a good trailer though.

[Xerxes]

...what the hell ever happened to Kyle Katern?

I would like to know this as well.

[Narradisall]

I think it's a crappy way to continue the franchise, but it's what they went with. It's a good trailer though.

I do agree.

I can already foresee that since in the last game you wiped out the remaining Jedi (bar Yoda) that this game will get it's 'Jedi fight on' from you facing what it showed at the end.

I still agree, its an overused, cliche and rather unimaginative way of keeping Starkiller as the protagonist.

[Dorkandproudofit]

Highly resistant to lightsabers? Fuck that. Made me angry in the first one and looks like its only gotten worse in the second. Movie might be okay but its not a glowing club, its a chopping implement of the gods. I wish they'd make it act like one.

I see that more as a game mechanic than as a canon thing. Of course if they made a KOTOR film they would do traditional cut-through-anything lightsaber fights.

[Jason]

I do agree.

I can already foresee that since in the last game you wiped out the remaining Jedi (bar Yoda) that this game will get it's 'Jedi fight on' from you facing what it showed at the end.

I still agree, its an overused, cliche and rather unimaginative way of keeping Starkiller as the protagonist.

I can also see them using what they showed at the end but instead of Starkiller, it involves some of the other Jedi. Also, didn't the female dark Jedi survive TFU?

[Philonious]

I still agree, its an overused, cliche and rather unimaginative way of keeping Starkiller as the protagonist.

Agreed, but at least it's consistent with the Star Wars canon... In fact it's a better use that what they use it for in the movies. I always prefer how it worked in the Thrawn series (of course I was 13 back then).

[Kagger]

Would love to see the Thrawn books made into movies, or some of the X-wing stories, get away from all Jedi and lets see some more space battles.

That said, I'll take anything Star Wars, and I do mean anything.

I'm fine with Lucas doing anything as long as it doesn't move past Truce at Bakura. The books are so enjoyable, and every random decree he makes they have to shift around fix things. For instance, he changed what the Clone Wars actually were, and then said there can't be two Anakin's (even though he had already signed off on it).

I don't care too much about anything BBY really, so while I may enjoy the universe I'm not upset when he changes things.

[BigJonno]

I can already foresee that since in the last game you wiped out the remaining Jedi (bar Yoda)

Not strictly true.


Master Aqinos: Excommunicated by the Jedi Order; joined the New Jedi Order to be killed in the Yuuzhan Vong War.

Master Ood Bnar: In tree-state on Ossus for the past several centuries. Reawoke in 10 ABY to save Luke Skywalker.

Lady Caryn: Trained Ana Tathis during the Dark Times before disappearing again.

Master Thracia Cho Leem: Survived by virtue of the fact that she was not an active member of the Order.

Master Minos Fel'Kona: Survived Order 66 and went into hiding.

Master Quinlan Vos: Survived Order 66 and went into hiding with Khaleen Hentz and his son Korto Vos

Master Kina Ha:Survived after being transported to Mandalore by Nyreen Vollen.

Master A'Sharad Hett: Hid on Korriban; corrupted by the dark side, reemerging as the Dark Lord of the Sith in over a hundred years later.

Master Kai Hudorra: Survived Order 66 and went into hiding forsaking the Jedi Ways.

Master Ikrit: Not an active member of the Order; in stasis on Yavin IV.

Master Darrus Jeht: Survived the explosion of the Shadowblade during the Clone Wars. Was placed into a protective chamber by his droid R-0. His fate after that is unknown.

Master Dass Jennir: Survived with the help of a group of pirates.

Master Jerec: Survived under the Empire as part of the Inquisitorius; killed by Kyle Katarn in 5 ABY.

Master Kai Justiss: Survived in hiding; possibly died at the hands of a group of bounty hunters.

Master Obi-Wan Kenobi: Survived in hiding on Tatooine; killed by Darth Vader on the Death Star in 0 BBY.

Master K'Kruhk: Survived at the Hidden Temple; reemerged as a master in the New Jedi Order.

Master Rahm Kota: Survived to join the Rebel Alliance.

Master Celeste Morne: Survived in stasis from the Old Republic era. Used as a pawn by Darth Vader, until escaping, living until sacrificing herself to kill Darth Krayt.

Master Plett: Survived at a secret base giving refuge to Jedi children.

Master Quarmall: Wounded during the Clone Wars. Captured by the Empire where he fell to the Dark Side becoming an Dark Side Adept.

Master Qu Rahn: Joined the Rebel Alliance; aided Kyle Katarn until his death at the hands of Jerec in 5 ABY.

Master T'ra Saa: Survived in tree-form on Kiffex; rejoined the New Jedi Order.

Master Echuu Shen-Jon: Survived in hiding; eventually killed by Darth Vader.

Master Tholme: Survived until his death after the Purge's end.

Master Vhiin Thorla: Survived the Great Jedi Purge. Captured by Valin Draco and Raik Muun. Forced to kill his Padawan Dorv'Tilsta after he fell to the Dark Side.

Grand Master Yoda: Survived in hiding on Dagobah until his death in 4 ABY.

Master Vamilad: Survived Order 66 was contacted by Antarian Ranger Jilam Kester.

Master Zao: Survived by virtue of the fact that he was not an active member of the Order.

Master Arligan Zey: Survived after being taken to Mandalore by Maze.

Former Knight Tel Angor: Turned to the Dark Side by an experiment gone wrong. He became a Force Vampire, he hunted down and killed the members of the Order of the Silver Jedi. Eventually left for dead in a derelict ship, he was found later by New Republic troops and set free.

Knight Beldorion: Survived by falling to the dark side; became a tyrant. Hunted down and killed by Leia Organa Solo.

Knight Empatojayos Brand: Survived to join the Rebel Alliance. Mamed by Darth Vader, survived to destroy the Empire Reborn.

Knight Valin Draco: A respected Jedi during the Clone Wars. Left for dead after the Battle of Parein II 4. He fell to the Dark Side and became an Inquisitor.

Knight Neth Enasteri: Fled to Rhamalai; eventually leaving to avoid the Imperial garrison there.

Knight Gel: Survived in hiding; eventually discovered and killed by Tol Skaros in 3 ABY.

Knight Halbret: Placed into stasis by the Kathol in 11,500 BBY. Later awakened in 8 ABY by the crew of the FarStar. She sacrificed her life in order to stop the DarkStryder.

Former Knight Kadann: Embraced the Dark Side and left the Jedi Order. Joined the Prophets of the Dark Side. Trained Jedgar in the ways of the Dark Side.

Knight Jorad: A Jedi Guardian who survived the Great Jedi Purge. Captured by members of the Inquisitorius. Fell to the Dark Side and became an Inquisitor.

Knight Jhor-Kai: Lived on the planet Altikar IV. Trained Sha'lia in the ways of the Force. Killed by stormtroopers prior to 3 ABY.

Former Knight Jimbo Kinnison: Ousted by the Order; survived to roam the galaxy.

Knight Matarmeno Krahnn: Went into hiding on Corellia.

Former Knight Bardan Jusik: Resigned from the Order during the Clone Wars; survived on Mandalore.

Shadow Maw: Captured by Inquisitor Jerec; turned to the dark side. Killed by Kyle Katarn in 5 ABY.

Knight Meloria: Born some thirty years before the Invasion of Naboo. She while on a mission to catch a bounty hunter killed an innocent bystander. She in her grief fled to Drall, and placed herself into cryogenic chamber where she could never use the Force again.

Knight Nolor: Fell to the dark side; joined the Empire. Killed by members of the Alderaanian Resistance.

Knight Nos'lyn: Survived on Tatooine; trained children in the ways of the Force.

Knight Jax Pavan: Survived in the bowels of Coruscant solving crime.

Knight Pinky: Survived the Great Jedi Purge. He liberated Horn Station from the tryanny of Shoto Eyefire.

Knight Qid Proko: Survived as a technician during the Galactic Civil War.
Knight Tyneir Renz: Survived to join the Rebel Alliance.

Knight Aven Rolk: Frozen in stasis in a escape pod. Tried to form a new Jedi Order on Zissh but attracted the attention of Darth Vader. His body was later found in an ice cave. His spirit lingered on as a Force Ghost.

Knight Seek Ryontarr: A Gotal jedi who was sent to the planet Nath Goordi to rescue the royal heirs. The heirs never returned to their homeworld. Seek never returned to the Jedi Temple and was placed on a list of missing jedi. Luke Skywalker while traveling to the Sinkhole Station in the Maw. Found out that Seek had joined the Mind Walkers. Seek's body died while he was in the realm of the Force known as Beyond shadows.

Knight Beyghor Sahdett: Survived Order 66, contacted Bomo Greenbark in his search for Dass Jennir.

Knight Corwin Shelvay: Survived to join the Rebel Alliance.

Knight Rachi Sitra: Survived to hunt Dark Jedi during the Dark Times.

Knight Taselda: Sent to Nam Chorios with Beldorion roughly four hundred years before the Great Jedi Purge. Where they both fell to the Dark Side.
Knight Damien Tantrellius: Lost his memory, became an actor.

Gray Paladin Laranth Tarak: Survived in the bowels of Coruscant; served as a member of Whiplash.

Knight Dorn Tavers: Survived the intial stages of the Great Jedi Purge. Joined the Rebel Alliance.

Knight Travgen: Survived on Ossus guarding over the Great Jedi Library.
Knight Halagad Ventor: Survived torture by Darth Vader; became one with the Force after making peace with himself.

Knight Vergere: Not in the known galaxy at the time; considered lost to the Order.

Knight Vima-Da-Boda: Survived in hiding on Nar Shaddaa.

Knight Roni von Wasaki: Kept in stasis from the Expansionist Era; may have joined the Rebel Alliance.

Knight Antaria Wellos: Went into hiding on Rori.

Iron Knight Dragite (Jedi): Trained by Aqinos. Excommunicated by the Jedi Order. Went into hiding on Dweem with the rest of the Iron Knights. Joined the New Jedi Order.

Iron Knight Luxum (Jedi): Trained by Aqinos. Excommunicated from the Jedi Order. Went into hiding on Dweem with the rest of the Iron Knights. Joined the New Jedi Order, during the Yuuzhan Vong War she fell to the Dark Side.
Padawan Bon: Survived Order 66. Transported by Hurd Coyle on his ship. He was later discovered with his friend Nia by clone pilot HOB-147. He spared their lives when Coyle's Ship was boarded by a patrol of clone troopers looking for Jedi Survivors.

Padawan Maris Brood: Survived on Felucia; spared death by the Sith assassin Starkiller.

Padawan Drun Cairnwick: Survived to join the Rebel Alliance.

Former Padawan Winslau Da'k: Fell to the Dark Side after having an encounter with Darth Vader. Imprisoned his former master Winslau Da'k's Jedi Master on Morcanth. He was eventually killed by agents from the New Republic and members of the New Jedi Order.

Padawan Gruu Dunrik: Survived to join the Rebel Alliance.

Padawan Ekria: Survived in hiding after nearly dying at Vader's blade.

Padawan Lagan Ismaren: Survived at Plett's Well; killed by Ameesa Darys.

Padawan Roganda Ismaren: Survived at Plett's Well; fell to the dark side.

Former Padawan Jedgar: He had visions of both the Clone Wars and the Great Jedi Purge. Left the Jedi Order when he was assigned to the Agricultural Corps. Fell to the Dark Side and was trained by Kadann. Joined the Prophets of the Dark Side.

Padawan Jiro: A member of the Soaring Hawkbat Clan. Survived Order 66 by hiding on an unidentified moon.

Padawan Drakka Judarrl: Survived on Dantooine aiding the Rebel Alliance.

Padawan Kendalina: Survived to become a nurse at an Imperial asylum.

Padawan Danaan Kerr:Captured by Darth Sidious; trained in the dark side and set lose on the galaxy.

Former Padawan Ephaan Kenzon: Survived after resigning from the Order. Opened the School of Hidden Wisdom.

Former Padawan Sinsor Khal: Survived in the Hapes Consortium as a scientist.

Padawan Lilith: Fell to the dark side and joined the Empire; assisted in hunting Jedi.

Padawan Drake Lo'gaan: Survived an encounter with Darth Vader; went into hiding.

Padawan Nichos Marr: Surivied at Plett's Well; joined the New Jedi Order
Former Padawan Raik Muun: Dismissed from the Jedi Order. She fell to the Dark Side and Joined the Empire.

Padawan Noirah Na: Survived Order 66 and went into hiding forsaking the Jedi Ways.

Padawan Lora Nadad: Survived the Destruction of the Almas Academy and Order 66. In hiding on Cularin.

Padawan Nia: Survived Order 66. Transported by Hurd Coyle on his ship. She was later discovered with her friend Bon by clone pilot HOB-147. He spared their lives when Coyle's Ship was boarded by a patrol of clone troopers looking for Jedi Survivors.

Former Padawan Ferus Olin: Survived, causing mayhem amongst Imperial-controlled worlds.

Padawan Chase Piru: Survived Order 66 went into hiding on unidentified moon with the rest of the Soaring Hawkbat Clan.

Padawan Jin-Lo Rayce: Survived the attack on the Jedi Temple; founded the Agents of Ossus.

Former Padawan Sardoth: Fell to the Dark Side before the Clone Wars. Helped the Empire hunt down Jedi during the Great Jedi Purge. He was betrayed by the Empire. He fled to Ahakista and became the owner of Daystar Casino.
Padawan Seddwia: A member of the Soaring Hawkbat Clan. Survived Order 66 by hiding on an unidentified moon.

Padawan Olee Starstone: Survived Order 66. Participated in the Battle of Kashyyyk (Imperial Period). Decide to go into exile secretly working to oppose the Galactic Empire.

Padawan Kennan Taanzer: A member of the Soaring Hawkbat Clan. Survived Order 66 by hiding on an unidentified moon.

Padawan Antinnis Tremayne: Captured during the Clone Wars. He fell to the Dark Side and became an Inquisitor.

Padawan Glovan Thule: Survived in hiding, not considered a threat by the Empire.

Former Padawan Codi Ty: Excommunicated by the Jedi High Council; not pursued by Empire.

K'Kruhk's Padawan: Survived at the Hidden Temple.

Padawan Misha Vekkian: Survived Order 66. Fell to the Dark Side and became a Dark Jedi.

Agricultural Corps Member Gwellib Ap-Llewff: Captured by the Empire and became an Inquisitor.

Agricultural Corps Member Halmere: Captured by the Empire and became an Inquisitor.

Agricultural Corps Member Jambe Lu: Survived Order 66. Participated in the Battle of Kashyyyk (Imperial Period). Decided to work to sabotage the Galactic Empire.

Agricultural Corps Member Lanu Pasiq: Captured by the Empire and became an Inquisitor.

Agricultural Corps Member Nam Poorf: Survived Order 66. Participated in the Battle of Kashyyyk (Imperial Period). Decided to work to sabotage the Galactic Empire.

Agricultural Corps Member Sarcev Quest: Fell to the Dark Side and became an Emperor's Hand.

Force Adept Valara Saar: Not part of the Order proper; survived in the Unknown Regions.

Just one or two survived the purge.

[Narradisall]

While not a knowledgeble Star wars person. I could have sworn TFC was mentioning you wiping out the last few Jedi, ofc this could have meant those that the empire knew about, since obviously Yoda evaded that net. I get what you're saying though.

I also get the 'end thing' sticks with the canon, since it's been done twice or more already in star wars (with Jedi or not).

Maybe I just didn't see the necessity to make TFC2 all about Starkiller again. There's no reason they couldn't have struck out with a new period, protagonist and not rely on the 'we'll stay in the original 3 storyline cause it's the only part we think people like' mentality.

Still, I'll end up buying this, since I'm a sucker for a lightsaber and I enjoyed romping through Stormtroopers like cattle to the slaughter in the last game.

PS: Jonno, order 66 obviously sucked balls though.

[BigJonno]

While not a knowledgeble Star wars person. I could have sworn TFC was mentioning you wiping out the last few Jedi, ofc this could have meant those that the empire knew about, since obviously Yoda evaded that net. I get what you're saying though.

I also get the 'end thing' sticks with the canon, since it's been done twice or more already in star wars (with Jedi or not).

Maybe I just didn't see the necessity to make TFC2 all about Starkiller again. There's no reason they couldn't have struck out with a new period, protagonist and not rely on the 'we'll stay in the original 3 storyline cause it's the only part we think people like' mentality.

Still, I'll end up buying this, since I'm a sucker for a lightsaber and I enjoyed romping through Stormtroopers like cattle to the slaughter in the last game.

PS: Jonno, order 66 obviously sucked balls though.

Yeah, even when you take into account the amount of Jedi that defected, they still missed a lot.

I'm fine with it being Starkiller again, simply because I like how he's tied up to the start of the Rebellion. If they keep up that angle and provide a different viewpoint of that period without fucking with anything, I'll be happy.

And I know that I say this every damn time Star Wars comes up, but the sooner they start milking the Legacy comics for videogame material, the better. Between the Imperial Knights (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/File:Imperialknights.jpg) and the One Sith (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/File:New_sith_order.jpg) you have plenty of opportunity for lightsaber action, but equally the story centres on Cade Skywalker, a completely dodgy bounty hunter type who is trying to escape his lineage. It's got just the right balance of all the awesome Start Wars elements.

[Xerxes]

I figure this time around he'd be trying to help the rebellion in the shadows. Not bringing Vader down on him while he searches for sexy girl.