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azrael

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  1. I see it as a failing of the current generation of artists employed by Disney (and "Hollywood" artists in general these days). Rogue One had the benefit of at least some Lucas-era Lucasfilm alum doing the designs. And it benefited by using old designs. These new movies have to milk the brain a lot more for me to like the designs. I equate the eras of Star Wars designs with real-life trends (like car design). The Prequels had a lot of curves and slowly progressed to an industrial design as we got to the OT. These days, cars have brought back the curves but stayed boxy. There's an aerodynamic quality to cars these days where they slope low in the front and higher in the back. I haven't seen that kind of design trend in these 2 movies. It's like in 20 years in Star Wars time, they haven't put much thought into design when they did between the Prequels and the OT.
  2. Yet another Mcquarrie-look, which already showed up in Rebels. Is it so hard for this generation to be a little more imaginative? Kylo's TIE is literally Vader's TIE Advanced with Interceptor protrusions on the front.
  3. Try switching to Default. The update likely played with the site CSS...again.
  4. You're gonna love Season 8 then. Six (count 'em) 60-70 minute episodes. Coming in 2019. Speaking of leaks, post leaks here (for your uninterrupted spoilery and book loving goodness):
  5. And god knows how long Apple and Samsung have been throwing litigation at each other, yet Apple still goes back to Samsung because Samsung has the built-up manufacturing capabilities that Apple needs. The kicker will come if Tatsunoko decides not to renew Mospeada or Southern Cross. Those 2 shows are free from any legal issues.
  6. There is nothing stopping them from making a "Robotech" reboot. One free of Tatsunoko-owned properties.
  7. To be fair, HG doesn't have to mention BW's involvement that much as that would likely add fuel to Tatsunoko's fire. This filing relates more to the arbitration with a healthy dose of backstory to fill in the gaps of why HG is suing Tatsunoko (Thanks for all the juicy bits of info, HG). Does this sour the relationship between Tatsunoko and HG? Dunno. Depends. And 2021 is still a ways to go. Will Tatsunoko file their brief with the court? Dunno. We'll see. Did HG pay their share (if any) of the arbitration costs? If so, how much? Did Tatsunoko see that as repayment for defending their claim against Big West? Hence, in Tatsunoko's eyes, HG hasn't paid their share of the arbitration costs (legal fees, etc), if any. Has HG shared revenue from RT sales with Tatsunoko to compensate them for exploiting the license? If Tatsunoko can show they paid HG the costs of the arbitration and any other amount they owe HG, then that pulls the rug out from under HG's feet. Now, Tatsunoko could pay the fees, then come 2021, re-negotiate a licensing deal which favors them or they would end the current licensing deal. If we want to be petty.
  8. That's just trademarking Macross Delta in other countries.
  9. Considering Hollywood's track record with anime->Live action, no. Please dear god, no.
  10. Anyone have of copy of this court filing? I feel like doing some light reading. It feels like Tatsunoko is trying to stick it to HG by not paying the arbitration costs so HG is throwing this lawsuit at Tatsunoko to make them pay. Which brings up something...if Tatsunoko still refuses to pay and lets the licensing lapse in 2021, then finally decides to pay, the licensing may fall back to Tatsunoko...There's a lot of jumping in there but I'm just wondering out loud.
  11. Ah. So it's a "Where's my money?!"-case.
  12. It's likely a money grab but likely to clarify what they own with regards to Battletech. I'd look into the lawsuit with Battletech. That would likely give us an idea about what this separate filing is about. Edit: OK, I think I know what this might be about. If they are suing Battletech and if Battletech's claim is legit, then HG is suing Tatsunoko for breach of contract since HG is supposed to have exclusive rights to the designs (in regards to merchandising). So this issue needs to be settled before the lawsuit with Battletech can move forward.
  13. If you are selling, please post in the For Sale section. Additionally, you must post prices. Continued solicitation of sale items in the Toy section will result in thread deletion.
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