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#1271029
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Markdown
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dahmage or the markdown posts? 😉
 

I don’t think there’ll be a filter for the markdown posts mate - though I usually delete them when I come across any.

Hopefully there are a fair fewer markdown syntax posts than before.
 

Please feel free to point out any still on the site and I’ll do my best to get around to deleting them (other than the markdown posts in this thread 😉 )
 

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#1270734
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Proof of Lucas’ revisionism in Rinzler’s making-of book?
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^ Nice find RogueLeader 😃
 

The Original Trilogy Discussion Index Thread (in the ‘Archival / Historical discussions’ section) has a few threads featured on Lucas’ revisionism / re-writing of history / some of the contradictions or maybe mis-remembering events… depending on your point of view 😉

I’m not sure if midichlorians are mentioned specifically in there - though seems likely they would be (somewhere)…

^ Edit: there is now a 'Midichlorians (+ the failed retcon attempt of them ‘having always been there’ in the GFFA, & their invention for the Prequels)’ section containing several threads on the subject in An Index & Help Thread for Original Trilogy Discussion.

 

There are a few OT•com threads on some of Rinzler’s books (and also zombie84’s ‘Secret History of Star Wars’ book) which may feature the topic too?:-

The Secret History of Star Wars : ‘Now Available In Print’ thread : AudioBook thread

Making of Star Wars (New Book) Discussion

Making of Empire Strikes Back (the book) thread : Heilemann’s thread on the MoESB book

Making of Return of the Jedi (the book) Thread

Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy (the book)
 

Of interest…

In the Star Wars novelisation, originally published in 1976 and titled as ‘Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker’, the author wrote this about ‘the force’…

"Kenobi nodded. "I forget sometimes in whose presence I babble. Let us say simply that the force is something a Jedi must deal with. While it has never been properly explained, scientists have theorized it is an energy field generated by living things. Early man suspected its existence, yet remained in ignorance of its potential for millennia.

“Only certain individuals could recognize the force for what it was. They were mercilessly labeled: charlatans, fakers, mystics—and worse. Even fewer could make use of it. As it was usually beyond their primitive controls, it frequently was too powerful for them. They were misunderstood by their fellow—and worse.”

Kenobi made a wide, all encompassing gesture with both arms. “The force surrounds each and every one of us. Some men believe it directs our actions, and not the other way around. Knowledge of the force and how to manipulate it was what gave the Jedi his special power.”

^ by George Lucas (author of the 1976 novelisation of Star Wars).

 

Anyone know of a site or blog, book or detailed article (or thread or post), cataloging the various point-by-point details on the subject of Lucas’ revisionism / re-writing of history / some of the contradictions or maybe mis-remembering events?

It’d make for an intriguing read - and a welcome addition on here given many of the changes to the history of Star Wars films over the years - given the somewhat contradictory reasons as to why from George Lucas himself…
 

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#1270702
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Star Wars <strong>Fan Films</strong> / Shorts - a general discussion thread
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Dark Legacy - an Unofficial Star Wars Story by Anthony Pietromonaco’…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gKpJy3bzaw - a 12 minute video at the Anthony Pietromonaco youtube channel.

More info at https://www.starwarsdarklegacy.com
 

An engaging watch, with references to Sith thinking and culture, and also some top choreography - along with emotion and an unpredictability to the fight scenes. Very well done overall - a quality production; I hope they do more releases in the future.
 

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#1270653
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Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker - Discussion * <strong><em>SPOILER THREAD</em></strong> *
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pleasehello said:

Creox said:

I also think veering off too much and you have a SW indie film that a lot fewer people will want to see.

But would probably be infinitely more interesting. I’m probably in the minority here, but I would love to see a Star Wars story done on a smaller scale. You don’t need $200 million to make a good Star Wars movie.

I’d like to see more stories on a smaller scale - a short series of one-off specials - maybe the coming Disney+ service will make this more of a possibility…

(and it’s not like Disney or Lucasfilm are amatuers at maximising revenues (blu ray sales, tv rights, toys, books & comics, merchandise etc - and of course… ‘growing the brand’ 😉)

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#1270635
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TV Shows renewed and cancelled.
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Man In The High Castle’s 4th Season To Be Last For Amazon’s Alt-History Series’…

https://deadline.com/2019/02/man-in-the-high-castle-canceled-season-4-last-amazon-explains-philip-k-dick-video-1202559680/

^ Disappointing that - though at least it gives a chance to wrap up with a deserved end to the series.
 

Season 4 teaser - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtGqjxECVe8

 

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#1270620
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Games you want to see remade
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Desperate Housewives, eh? You surprise me every day paja 😃

Shadows Of The Empire would be great.
 

GoldenEye (N64) - it’ll likely never happen due to the licensing complications involved - but an up-to date release of that would be superb (with additional levels and multiplayer options & possibilities).

(and much kudos to the people who made ‘Goldeneye X’ and ‘GoldenEye Source’ etc)

 

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#1270619
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Harmy's THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Despecialized Edition HD - V2.0 - MKV &amp; AVCHD (Released)
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M0bi0us0ne said:

oojason said:

Knock it off lads - thank you.
 

M0bi0us0ne - please try following HanDuet’s The Ultimate Introductory Guide again, and if you’re still having issues then give him a heads-up - see the Feedback section in his Guide. (Countless people have - and will - follow this guide to obtain the Despecialized Editions, so if there is an issue it’s best to let the relevant people know).

You may wish to consider trying solkap’s thread here, for an alternative way of obtaining the Despecialized Editions:-

NJVC Custom Blu-ray Set of Harmy’s Despecialized Editions now available on Mega
 

Rubbing people up the wrong way - who are in a position to help you - probably won’t do you many favours on here.
 

Good luck with it.
 

Thanks for the help oojason!!!
Unfortunately I get error 403 on the link you posted

Likely a glitch in the matrix 😉 I’ve edited the original link so hope it now works - if not, try this one mate:-

https://originaltrilogy.com/topic/NJVC-Custom-Blu-ray-Set-of-Harmys-Despecialized-Editions-now-available-on-Mega/id/57042

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#1270597
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Harmy's THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Despecialized Edition HD - V2.0 - MKV &amp; AVCHD (Released)
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Knock it off lads - thank you.
 

M0bi0us0ne - please try following HanDuet’s The Ultimate Introductory Guide again, and if you’re still having issues then give him a heads-up - see the Feedback section in his Guide. (Countless people have - and will - follow this guide to obtain the Despecialized Editions, so if there is an issue it’s best to let the relevant people know).

You may wish to consider trying solkap’s thread here, for an alternative way of obtaining the Despecialized Editions:-

NJVC Custom Blu-ray Set of Harmy’s Despecialized Editions now available on Mega
 

Rubbing people up the wrong way - who are in a position to help you - probably won’t do you many favours on here.
 

Good luck with it.
 

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#1270453
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Star Wars <strong>News</strong> | articles that may not have enough interest for their own threads...
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Lightsaber duelling registered as official sport in France’…

‘Emulating Star Wars combatants will encourage young people to engage in regular exercise, says French Fencing Federation’

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/feb/19/light-saber-duelling-official-sport-france-star-wars

and also at https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2019/02/18/in-france-the-force-is-strong-with-lightsaber-dueling/39075021/

a couple of videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh8ZdrK3qOo & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmR5LoyZ4jw

 


 

Project Porg: Bring Porgs Home in ILMxLAB’s Latest Experiment!’…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZNYwEyC-Gc

‘ILMxLAB and Lucasfilm discuss the promise of Star Wars: Project Porg, our first step into a larger world where fantastic companions join us for everyday adventures.’

 

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#1270290
Topic
Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker - Discussion * <strong><em>SPOILER THREAD</em></strong> *
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Back on Episode IX…
 

A Star Wars Is Born – “Shallow” Parody’…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-Sv6fu-udU (by Nerdist)

‘We’re taking this SHIP to a whole new level in a galaxy far, far away. When the characters of Star Wars meet the emotional medley of “Shallow” from “A Star is Born” we get a glimpse at a star-crossed romance between two rivals. Sit back, grab an ice cold glass of green milk, and enjoy the newest Nerdist Presents music video parody. From the team that brought you “That Spidey Life” and “Young King”.’
 

^ Quite funny in places 😃
 

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#1270284
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<strong>Despecialized Editions</strong> by Harmy : Index of 'How-To's &amp; Help' Threads | Index of 'General Despecialized Threads' | ‘Where are they? And how do I get them?’ mega-merge thread...
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Hi Noah,

This thread may be of some assistance and interest mate:-

Some info & help for Harmy’s Despecialized Editions of the Original Trilogy…
 

and solkap (along with a few others) also very kindly and generously give a lot of time and effort to answer many people’s questions - and any difficulties in obtaining the Depsecialized Editions from him, in his thread, here:-

NJVC Custom Blu-ray Set of Harmy’s Despecialized Editions now available on Mega
 

Good luck with it man.
 

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#1270235
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<strong>Star Wars: Resistance</strong> (animated series) - a general discussion thread
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Tobar said:

Exactly! Anyone paying attention can see the potential for where this show can go. And people on the production team have already confirmed the series will continue into and parallel the events of TFA and TLJ.

The latest Resistance episode seem to done exactly that mate; giving some welcome additional info on some of the scene-setting that featured in the story and events of TFA:-

Star Wars Resistance Rewind #1.18 | The First Order’s Plan’…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q-4qXOa5F0