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THE SIDEKICK 16 AINM november 2015

Manu Garikipati

graphics by Loyal fans anticipate return of sci fi saga

Many actors, such as a new audience. New graphics and effects written by Kelly Monaghan and Carrie Fisher, from the original series are much more pleasing to a newer gen- Staff Photographer are returning for the new film, but trailers eration, especially compared to how dated @kellyymonaghan also introduce new faces and characters, the older films may look. without actually revealing much of the This does not mean that only teachers Coppell High School English teacher plot. and adults appreciate the series as a whole. Zach Sherman stood up at his brother’s Another new change will be the Many students are fans of the movies wedding as he prepared to give his best director. All six of the previous films because of their parents’ influences. man’s speech. Instead of an expected were written, produced, or directed by “My dad introduced me to the fran- poignant story, he began speaking about . The upcoming movie will chise when I was 8 years old,” CHS junior his childhood memories with his brother be directed by science fiction and action Pam Mason said. “I had to stay home from regarding . director J.J. Abrams, who is known for school because I was sick, so we watched “ and were our directing the most recent Star Trek films as all three of the original trilogy together. favorite characters growing up,” Sherman well as Super 8. About 10 minutes into the first film, I was said. “The theme of [my best man’s speech] Presale tickets went on sale directly af- in love.” was using that as an extended metaphor ter the newest trailer was released on Oct. Newer viewers are also excited because for our relationship.” 19. Websites such as Fandango.com and the experience of going to a theater to Star Wars is arguably one of the most MovieTickets.com crashed after extreme watch a Star Wars movie is brand new to successful movie franchises. After six traffic. It is important to note that the them. films, a spin off, and a few television series, movie will not even be coming out until “I never thought that they would make the love for the story spans many genera- Dec. 18. Further, the film broke the IMAX another film and I can’t wait to see what’s tions. The space epic is set “a long time record for presales. in store for fans,” CHS junior Alton Udeh ago in a galaxy far, far away,” and follows “As I started learning more in terms of said. “The movies have had a big effect on the journeys of several characters as they who the director was and how they were my life because they were some of the first adventure through space. filming, I became really excited,” CHS I ever saw, and I loved it all.” The original Star Wars film was re- debate teacher Brian Bloss said. “Once the However for some of the older fans, the leased in 1977. The success of the initial new trailer came out it sold me as some- experience will be very nostalgic. George Lucas film resulted in two sequels, thing worth being really excited for.” “My parents tell me that I saw Return The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Some fans will be attending an all day of the Jedi in theaters when I was 4 years Jedi, finishing off the trilogy. marathon the Thursday the film comes old,” Sherman said. “My brother and I The massive popularity of the franchise out. The marathon will begin at 1 a.m. would constantly trade Star Wars roles and led to a prequel trilogy being released and the films will play in chronological play with figurines. [The movies were] on between 1999-2005. However, as the case order leading up to Star Wars: The Force constant replay in my house from the ages with many revivals, for fans of the original Awakens. of 4 to 12.” series, these prequels did not quite com- Visco is planning on going with his son, Whether you can quote every line of pare to their predecessors. whose name was inspired by the franchis- the movies, or you just saw the trailer and In 2012, Disney bought the rights for es’ popular protagonist, Luke. became interested, the hype of the film the Star Wars as well as the “[The marathon] will be cool because seems very well deserved. The Star Wars franchises from Lucasfilm. After this, the I’m going to be one of the first people to saga seems to have something for every production for the first movie in the third see the movie,” Visco said. “However since movie watcher, whether it be lightsaber ac- sequel series was announced. it is over Christmas break, I am going tion scenes, epic romances or high quality “My first reaction was, ‘awesome,’ and to take Luke to that movie, even though backgrounds and CGI. then that was followed by trepidation of, he’s only 2. That will definitely be the first For Star Wars fans, the adventures ‘please don’t be as bad as Attack of the movie my son sees in a movie theater.” awaiting them in this upcoming film aren’t Clones and The Phantom Menace,” CHS Excluding current and diehard fans, the so far far away. English teacher William Visco said. film is attracting a lot of popularity from