Emre1601

Those panels are a bit lacking. Though everyone seems to have a good time at Celebration from the photos and social media posts that get posted up, even if the panels are a bit meh. It is cool to see so many girls dressed up as Rey or their other heroes, I read somewhere at the last Celebration there were more fans dressed up as Rey than there were stromtroopers and Imperials.

The gust list for this is strong, but not surprising seeing the money being charged for simple signatures or extra “6 word inscription messages”. From https://twitter.com/jamieswb/status/1620483743730507778? :

 
“Notice how they didn’t include the scaling admin fees for each item and the optional £44.99, 6 word inscription in those costs”. From https://twitter.com/Supernovaa30/status/1620485215587287040 :

If you wanted a 6 word message it is an extra £45. So, £227 for a 6 word message and autograph.

 
£100 = 112 euros = $119 USA = $180 Aus !!! Wow!

I am very happy I do not collect autographs, but those prices suck for fans that do.

What a disappointment. Variety have a good track record, but I hope they are wrong about Rogue Squadron being shelved.

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/star-wars-kevin-feige-patty-jenkins-movies-shelved-1235545774/
 

Lucasfilm announce a Star Wars: Top Gun type Rogue Squadron film through a teaser with the film’s director in 2020.

Top Gun 2 is actually released and does very well at the box office and also with fans in 2022.

Lucasfilm then decides it doesn’t want to do the Top Gun type Rogue Squadron film anymore in 2023.

What the hell?

Season 3’s opener today just left me empty, I’ll have to watch it again as it felt lacking and predictable, so it was probably just me. I was looking forward to this new season, I was not expecting Andor level quality, but still expecting better than that. May it is because this was the "set up " episode for the rest of the season? I hope so.

The IG-11 thing? “Somehow Palpatine IG-11 returned”. It just seemed weird and unnecessary, cheapening the sacrifice made in season 1, and the unfortunate familiar Star Wars trope of bringing back far too many dead characters back to life. Maybe there will be some effective payoff for that later?
 

Edit: I found it odd they didn’t reference why Grogu is now back with Mando after the end of Mandalorian S2. The events which took place in the 2 episodes of The Book Of Boba Fett. For anyone who hasn’t seen the BOBF series this season opener must have been quite a strange “WTH?” experience. It wasn’t featured in the opening “recap” segment, was it?

1. Andor
2. Visions
3. Rebels
4. The Mandalorian
5. Clone Wars - 2003
6. Bad Batch
7. Tales of the Jedi
8. Obi Wan Kenobi
9. The Clone Wars - 2008
10. Book of Boba Fett
11. Droids
12. Resistance
13. Ewoks

I may split the Mandalorian into seasons in the future. Season 1 was so very good, refreshing and welcome. Season 2 was good, but it left me cold with too much fan service, cameos, and overall lack of quality. Season 3’s opener today left me empty, I’ll have to watch it again as it felt so lacking and predictable, so it was probably just me.

theprequelsrule said:

JadedSkywalker said:

Tom Voegeli who worked on the Star Wars Radio Drama, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi also did the Crimson Empire radio drama.

As well as the Dark Forces radio dramas.

I may need to track these down.

I’m looking forward to listening to these soon:
 

The “Dark Forces: The Collector’s Trilogy” audio dramas, at the Mr Poke YouTube channel:

Soldier for the Empire | 1h 54m

Rebel Agent | 2h 2m

Jedi Knight | 1h 35m

 
https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Forces:_The_Collector's_Trilogy_audio_drama

A live orchestra performance for some original music inspired on the Heir To The Empire trilogy novels, after the main Star Wars theme has played, of course!

Composed and conducted by Arturo Díez Boscovich, with The Malaga Philarmonic Orchestra, at the MOSMA Festival:
 

Heir to the Empire symphonic poem. Music by Arturo Diez Boscovich (Subtitles) | Arturo Díez Boscovich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqnZxxW68Sw | 20 minutes

I’ve been watching the “Episode IX: Duel Of The Fates” fan made comics and animated films lately, and I’ve really enjoyed them. So I am now giving Crimson Empire and Zahn’s original Thrawn trilogy a watch too. If anyone else is interested in these:

The Thrawn Trilogy: Motion Comic | nathan S

63 video playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlKJO4D2BftV-zZFT7gtxJt9VfT2MsQIM
 

"It’s five years after the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and drove the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting Jedi twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights.

But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor’s warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build."

Nathan S also has a Star Wars animated comic website with more EU content available, that is not on YouTube (for free): https://nlstrong.wixsite.com/starwarsmotioncomic

The other Heir To Empire fan-made adaptation on here looks really promising too:

Heir to the Empire - animated fan film series adaptation (up on youtube) - thread by szopman
 

szopman said:

Hello guys,

I dunno if you already saw it on YouTube (I didn’t see any thread here dedicated to it), but there’s a guy that has been doing for one year now an animated CGI movie adaptation of the Heir to the Empire.
 

‘Star Wars: Heir to the Empire - Chapter 1’:-

https://youtu.be/dgRbUd9xil0 - a 7 minute video at the DarthAngelus youtube channel

DarthAngelus’ Heir To The Empire video playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIXGhtpYcgXdpREUecruJR1Yy3h8w4d-s

A dedicated fan put together a soundtrack for Crimson Empire. Something to listen to when reading the actual comics:
 

Crimson Empire (Unofficial Soundtrack) | Gus Cadle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdrl9QMH3P0 | 69 minutes

a similar or alternative backup video to the above:
 

Star Wars: Crimson Empire - Definitive Edition | MrPoke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WMrlJ1blXY | 89 minutes

I’ve been watching the “Episode IX: Duel Of The Fates” fan made comics and animated films lately, and I’ve really enjoyed them. So it is now time for Crimson Empire and some of the other 1990’s EU releases. If anyone else is interested in these:
 

Star Wars Crimson Empire Motion Comic (Full Movie) | nathan S

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-cTtaGPcTI | 93 minutes
 

“In all the Empire, there are no more fearsome warriors than the Emperor’s Imperial Guard, and none is more loyal than Kir Kanos. But when Carnor Jax—the most formidable of this elite brotherhood—betrays the Emperor and orders the murder of the Guard, Kir must escape to carry out his duty to avenge his master. Devoted to the last, Kir must nonetheless ally himself with Rebel forces to help him attain his retribution in the face of the Empire’s full might brought down to destroy him. For Kir Kanos, the last royal Imperial Guard and the final threat to Jax’s rise to power, there are no alternatives—loyalty never dies.”

For me in my own head-cannon, Crimson Empire (11-13 ABY) was the finale of a “Trilogy of Sequel Trilogy” stories, following on from Zahn’s Heir To The Empire trilogy (9 ABY), and Veitchs’ Dark Empire trilogy (10-11 ABY). I enjoyed the New Jedi Order and X-Wing series, but didn’t really read much else from the EU as the other releases just didn’t hold my interest as much as these “Trilogy of Sequel Trilogy” stories did.

Nathan S also has a Star Wars animated comic website with more EU content available, that is not on YouTube (for free): https://nlstrong.wixsite.com/starwarsmotioncomic

Jon Favreau confirms that the scripts for the Disney+ Star Wars show’s fourth season are already finished:

https://www.cbr.com/mandalorian-season-4-already-written/ with a short video of Favreau talking about writing this.
 

It is good to know there has been some long term planning for the series, and how it overlaps with the other series in this era.

Marooned Biker Scout said:

Thinking more about this, fuck it. The many awesome Fan Edits of the Prequels probably do a better job than an official PT:SE release would.

You’re probably right on that. And something for everyone’s tastes and preferences too.

I’ve only seen the first 5 minutes but that is a fun watch so far! Clever and imaginative too.

The official Disney Fan Club says there will be a screening of Return Of The Jedi at Star Wars Celebration:

https://d23.com/the-magic-goes-global-with-d23-events-coming-to-europe-this-april/03_magic-goes-global_022023_1180w-600h/

It will probably be the 2019 Maclunkey version that is shown. Which is weird as hell given it is meant be for the 40th anniversary of ROTJ, and not its 4th anniversary.

1970s Star Wars rip offs & parodies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNxu1tGoZgc - 3 minute video from 70s Sci-Fi

10 Hilarious Star Wars Rip-Off Movies That Are Best For Drunken Evenings!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oexyGF_EVMA - 16 minute video from Marvelous Videos

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - ALL TRAILERS (Seasons 1-7)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYeVbVBdbgw - from the Icelouie Youtube channel. (19 minutes long)
 

a collection of trailers for seasons 1-7 of the 2008 animated The Clone Wars tv series.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Trailer (for the 2008 animated theatrical film)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh3P3DoZZh4 - from the Warner Bros Youtube channel. (2 minutes long)
 

‘Star Wars takes on a dazzling new look in the first-ever animated feature from Lucasfilm Animation - Star Wars: The Clone Wars!’

Star Wars Clone Wars commercials (2003-2004) (Seasons 1 & 2 of the animated micro series by Genndy Tartakovsky)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlDBgnAzeME - from the Longocony Youtube channel. (6 minutes long)
 

‘A collection of commercials that aired on Cartoon Network in 2003 and 2004 to promote the first two seasons of Star Wars: Clone Wars.’

The Mandalorian | Season 3 Teaser Trailer | Disney+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odnRRZKhNPk - from the official Star Wars YouTube channel. (2 minutes long)
 

‘“You are a Mandalorian no more.” The new season of The Mandalorian starts streaming in 2023 on Disney+.’

The Mandalorian | Season 3 Official Trailer | Disney+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znsa4Deavgg - from the official Star Wars YouTube channel. (2 minutes seconds long)
 

'The Mandalorian, Season 3 March 1 on Disney+.

The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.’

Recap | The Mandalorian | Disney+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPsLvTxFLuc - from the official Star Wars YouTube channel. (3 minutes seconds long)
 

‘The new season starts streaming March 1 on Disney+.’

The official Star Wars YouTube channel playlist for The Mandalorian:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL148kCvXk8pCIP4ENUF3tSIG_SmVNxBU7

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 | Official Trailer | Disney+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R15uYFpeBG0 - from the official Star Wars YouTube channel. (90 seconds long)
 

'Watch the trailer for Season 2 of Star Wars: #TheBadBatch streaming only on Disney+ January 4, 2023.

When the new season opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar, as they take on a variety of thrilling mercenary missions that will take them to unexpected and dangerous new places’

The official Star Wars YouTube channel playlist for The Bad Batch:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL148kCvXk8pBB8MN-HRtP1E39DE4SUXO_

Andor | Official Trailer | Disney+ (Trailer A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKOegEuCcfw - from the official Star Wars YouTube channel. (3 minutes long)
 

‘Watch the new trailer for #Andor, a Star Wars original series, streaming only on Disney+. Experience the three-episode premiere September 21, 2022’

Andor | Official Trailer | Disney+ (Trailer B)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PboKpnin_Wg - from the official Star Wars YouTube channel. (90 seconds long)
 

‘All for the Rebellion. Watch the brand-new trailer for #Andor, an Original series from Star Wars, and experience the three-episode premiere streaming September 21, 2022. Only on Disney+’

The official Star Wars YouTube channel playlist for Andor:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL148kCvXk8pC2fMmEFdKns2Zvyvob6h9X

Tales Of The Jedi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uRRKqQbmw4 - from the official Star Wars YouTube channel. (2 minutes long)
 

‘Two Stories of Fate. One Destiny. #TalesOfTheJedi is coming to #DisneyPlus. All six Original shorts are streaming on October 26, 2022’

I really liked watching all the trailer videos in this thread, so I will post some newer videos in here too.

Obi-Wan Kenobi | Official Trailer | Disney+

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Yh_6_zItPU - from the official Star Wars YouTube channel. (90 seconds long)
 

‘The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.’

The official Star Wars YouTube channel playlist for Kenobi:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL148kCvXk8pD7vYbmSoyyc5fxbGLz3q0X

G&G-Fan said:

Emre1601 said:

I see this claim quite a lot on reddit and YouTube video comment sections too, but never with a source for it, or any relevant quotes on it from the high ups at Lucasfilm on the subject. Hate to be “that guy”, but do you have a source for that?

First of all, I refuse to believe they wouldn’t have done it by now if they could. Especially since, until after TLJ, Lucasfilm’s agenda under Disney was to appease the people who thought Lucas fucked up Star Wars with the special editions and the Prequels. No Prequel content, TFA being an OT fan-service palooza, cancelling The Clone Wars and replacing it with Rebels, the huge focus on the era between ANH and ESB in comic runs and novels, etc. Even now in the age of Prequel apologetics, they still do things to reference the original versions of the films (the original Krait Dragon call being used in The Mandalorian Season 2).

I highly doubt that with JJ Abrams, Jon Favreu and Dave Filoni clearly favoring the original versions, they would’ve released them by now if there wasn’t something from stopping them.

Second, we know JJ Abrams asked and was told it wasn’t possible.

So that’s a ‘no’ on the source for your claim that:

G&G-Fan said:

Unfortunately they are contractually not allowed to touch George’s films.

I mean, your belief is cool and all. Some of it may be likely. But it is still just your belief.

The search for an actual source continues!
 

JadedSkywalker said:

I want the theatrical versions. Yes even for the prequels.

Yeah, it would be good to have all the theatrical releases available, the versions we saw on the big screen.