Disney and the lack of creativity...?

We haven't really seen too much other than concept art and a few pictures but I personally think it's cool that they used some of the old unused Mcquarrie stuff in TFA. I think it will be on a smaller scale than some might think and it's more of a nod to the more hardcore fans that know where it's from rather than a crutch for lack of creativity. There will be plenty of creative new designs in the ST rest assured.

 

In addition to the X-wings, TIEs and The Falcon, I think we will see an abundance of new ships/vehicles to keep what we know in the universe expanding but also just to keep the haters away too. If you go too original people complain it isn't SW. If you go too much like the OT people complain nothing is original.

 

I think its great that they use his art. its fantastic and really embodies the heart of star wars. fans are really gonna want something familiar, and Disney wants to give it to us. we really know nothing about the movie so far so this is almost pointless. It is a good question though. we are sure to expect some hot debating.

 

To me, McQuarrie's art is the foundation for the entire Star Wars look and style. The more I see of it being used, the better.

 

I honestly like that they are using McQuarrie's work. It brings back that classic look while being fresh since it was never used.

 

I completely agree. that's what the fans want. the beauty of the world they created is so easy to recognize as star wars...even if you never see a light saber, or a character for that matter.

 

Back when Revenge of the Sith was being designed, I balked at the idea of them reconsidering Mcquarrie (and Johnston) concept art (Juggernaut tank and clonetrooper variant armours) since they were originally rejected as not being 'good' enough to use in the OT. But, since they were re-used in the prequel, it set a precident to have a great deal more proliferate in Rebels and the Sequel Trilogy. I do think that the art that the Rebels team have emulated looks more streamlined and 'futuristic' than we saw in the OT and that might make it a better fit in The Force Awakens etc.

 

The difference between TFA and TPM is that TFA is the movie directly after ROTJ and TPM is pretty much on its own. The reason I say this is that I feel the pressure to make TFA look like the OT is greater than TPM was because it is the movie directly after the OT. Not sure if that makes sense but it's my feeling.

 

I have no problem with McQuarrie art being used, i just want it to be work that i haven't seen in the movies let.
That's why i do have problems with the X-Wings and the Tie Fighters from the trailer, i've seen these starships for over twenty years i would rather have something new. Its like comparing a Chevy Camaro 1993 to a 1998


Its still pretty much the same car on the outside just with a bit aesthetic difference. I don't hate the new
X-Wing, i'd just rather have something all new, if thats unused McQuarrie art, fine.

 

I would like of them to be more original. I do not want another OT ( we already have OT ). I want something new.

 

I think Mcquarrie's art developed the more romantic face of the SW aesthetic, and other designers imported the chunky industrial. I think also that Doug Chiang's style is a perfect melting pot of all these styles - he's created a good number of sleek and curvaceous vehicles alongside dirtied-up, aggressive designs, and I'm very happy to see him become a prominent Sequel Trilogy creator.

Bearing in mind we've mostly seen slightly modified OT vehicles in the teaser trailer, there's bound to be a stack of brand new machines flying or rumbling our way in the coming years which is going to be a visual treat for sure.

 

no.
because they are using what works and it is not 100 % representing the " blueprints" of the style of the artwork . if you want to know how high quality ep.7 will be, look no further than john carter and tron legacy witch has a great production quality.
and i can guarantee you that in terms of quality, the original trilogy will be to sequel trilogy what the first 5 star trek films are to the jj star trek films.

 

I agree with you partially. I think for Ep. VII it might be ok to slight differences. They are trying to make it more familiar to OT. But I think in VIII and IX they should give the xwing an overhaul.

I didn't see any difference in the Tie Fighters at all in the teaser.

According to MSW and this there will be a new ship revealed in an upcoming book prior to the film. It might be just the concept art of the ship we have already seen.

 

The TIEs to me looked like the wings were a grate rather than a solid "wall."
Simlar to this...

Or this...

I could be wrong though.