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#1660265
Topic
<em><strong>ANDOR</strong></em> - Disney+ Series - A General Discussion Thread
Time

Mon Mothma Official Compilation | Andor Season 2

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeHqncitix0 - a 15 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘Mon Mothma stands for all. Andor Season 2 now streaming on ‪@disneyplus‬. For Your Emmy® Consideration in all categories including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Writing & more. #Emmys #FYC #Andor’

 

 

Cassian Andor Official Compilation | Andor Season 2

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHnYrQ6j92c - a 14 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘Rebellions are built on hope" Celebrate Cassian’s loyalty to the rebellion. Andor Season 2 now streaming on ‪@disneyplus‬. For Your Emmy® Consideration in all categories including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Writing & more. #Emmys #FYC #Andor’

 

 

Kleya Marki Official Compilation | Andor Season 2 - 5 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube channel.

Luthen Rael Official Compilation | Andor Season 2 - 5 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube channel.

Director Krennic Official Compilation | Andor Season 2 - 5 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube channel.

 

 

Andor Season 2 | Behind-the-Scenes Commentary with Casting Directors Nina Gold & Martin Ware

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JUbA0_Y3n8 - a 9 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘From Cassian to Dedra, casting directors Nina Gold and Martin Ware discuss casting Andor, and the characters’ shifts in Season 2. For Your Emmy® Consideration in all categories including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Writing & more. #emmys #fyc #andor’

 

 

Andor S2 Emmys Q&A - Tony Gilroy - Dan Gilroy

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPLJESDwpU0 - a 52 minute video from the Backstory youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to creator, showrunner and writer Tony Gilroy and writer Dan Gilroy about their Emmy nominated TV show - Andor.’

 


 

Ewan McGregor on Andor - Collider article

Pedro Pascal on Andor - at Star Wars Holocron

Katee Sackhoff on Andor - at Katee Sackhoff

Jude Law on Andor at Collider (video)

George R. R. Martin on Andor - Total Film article

Tony Gilroy Is Very Sad at How Relevant ‘Andor’ Has Become - Gizmodo article

Tony Gilroy sounds pretty depressed by how much Andor “rhymes” with reality - The AV Club article

Tony Gilroy Says He Can’t See Himself Doing Anything Like ‘Andor’ Ever Again - The Hollywood Reporter article

“We Were Literally Playing God”: Tony Gilroy On Building The Emmy-Nominated ‘Andor’ - The Playlist article

 

 

^ painted on a house in Serbia; from https://old.reddit.com/r/andor/comments/1n0hhr9/andor_mural_in_serbia

 

 


 

 

Andor Season 2 | Behind-the-Scenes Commentary with Tony Gilroy | “We are the Ghor” National Anthem

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPQVczOFspA - 8 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘Andor Creator and Showrunner Tony Gilroy gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Ghorman National Anthem being sung before the Ghorman Massacre. He cites examples of anthems’ place in history, walks through its effect on Syril and Dedra’s self-reflection as characters, and discusses the use of practical sets and the dedicated extras and teams that choreographed this scene.’

 

 
We Are The Ghor

We Are The Ghor (Planetary Anthem: Orchestral Version)

We Are The Ghor (Planetary Anthem: Acapella Version)
 

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#1660071
Topic
Leia vs. Vader
Time

Shopping Maul said:

Yes, another very interesting aspect of the ever-evolving SW narrative back in the day - thanks for a fascinating read.
For me the biggest disappointment was making Leia the ‘sister/other hope’ - apart from making no sense generally, I felt it robbed her of her agency somewhat.
I do recall she got a shot at Vader in Splinter of the Mind’s Eye but I don’t remember if it was handled well.

I’m surprised SOTME hasn’t yet been been made into an animated form (a la Heir To The Empire) - or even being made into a ‘fan film’ - given the main focus on the three characters on a single setting.

One day, maybe…
 

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#1660070
Topic
Rewatched the OT for the first time in 7 years with a friend who hasn't seen them, and WOW
Time

SomethinSomethinDarkSide said:

I’m not sure I’d be brave enough to show the OT to somebody who has never seen it before and is maybe on the younger side. I couldn’t handle them saying that the films are boring and the special effects outdated lol.

Best show them the original theatrical cut - and none of the various Special Editions, then. 😉
 

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#1660048
Topic
Plinkett's Prequel reviews
Time

Somehow, Mr Plinkett returned…

(with pizza rolls!)
 

Mr. Plinkett’s What Happened To Star Wars?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xeMak4RqJA - a 53 minute video from the Red Letter Media youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘Mr. Plinkett is back! And this time he’s here to quickly guide you through the last 15 years or so of Star Wars history from the Prequels, to everything that’s happened after the Disney acquisition. How can one universe contain Andor, The Acolyte, Baby Jedis, and Legos? I don’t know? Do you compartmentalize your Star Wars in your brain like a psychopath? Do you just watch Star Wars content that fits your particular taste in a Star War? How can we take the dark side seriously anymore? Is it all too much too quickly? If you keep shoving sh*t into a wet paper bag eventually it’ll burst. I guess only the world’s rich elite 1% will find out… Join Harry on one final adventure into Star Wars.’
 

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#1660012
Topic
Last web series/tv show seen
Time

Just got to the end of a re-watch for Fallout Season 1, so this below was quite pleasant timing…
 

Fallout – Season Two Teaser Trailer | Prime Video - ‘The end of the world ain’t over yet. Fallout Season Two arrives December 17.’

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TsP09cZA7o - 3 minute video from the official Prime Video youtube channel.
 

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#1659967
Topic
Harry Potter: Enhanced Editions (Audiobooks) (Released)
Time

Caosran75000 said:

Hey Noah / Master Lawdog, I’m very exited to discover your project as it’s been ages I didn’t listened to an HP audiobook.

Is it still available to listen ?

Kind regards

AlexG96 said:

JoeB said:

Hi I’d love to download these if you still have them. Thanks.

Hi, I’ve just joined and I’d also like to know this please!

Thanks

JoeB said:

Hi I’d love to download these if you still have them. Thanks.

 
Why not simply send Master Lawdog a PM - as he clearly states in the opening post if his quality project thread?:-
 

Master Lawdog said:

If you’d like to hear these new audiobooks, send me a private message.

 
 
In general, simply sending a PM is the default way of asking for fan projects on here (unless indicated / instructed otherwise in the project thread)

❕ I have found a Fan Edit / Preservation I am interested in - but I don’t know how to get / acquire / download it? ❕

 

Please note that cluttering up the project threads with ‘link request’ posts is not only poor form - but is also against the rules & guidelines here - the reasons for which can be found below…

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS: “Link begging” posts will be deleted without notice - in Announcements

^ Not being able to send a PM because your account is new… is NOT a reason to make ‘link request’ posts on here.

 

Along with…

Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within | About | Help | Announcements

❕ ‘How Do I Do This?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ | Site Rules | Fan Project Rules
 

Hopefully the project threads will soon get back to being discussions about the actual projects themselves - queries, feedback, reviews, exchange of ideas, suggestions for future versions etc - and not be full of endless & unnecessary ‘link request’ posts (which has led to a number of both fan project creators & contributing members leaving the community here in recent times).
 

Good luck with it. 👍
 

Post
#1659963
Topic
Your <strong>best or favourite</strong> scenes/sequences in any Star Wars tv or streaming series?
Time

bimawen said:

tough to pick just one but the final rescue of kleya in Andor S2 was very well constructed; so much anticipation and uncertainty in those hallways. also the prison break in S1… andor is by far the best star wars show

Those are are a couple of great calls, mate. Full agree on those hallway scenes - so much tension and a state of precariousness.

 

Seems like Andor and Visions is doing well in the ‘Best/Favourite Scenes’ so far…

I’d also add the introduction of General Grievous in the 2003 Clone Wars series (by Genndy Tartakovsky):-
 

General Grievous: The Perfect Evil Introduction (2003 Clone Wars)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=177oMdZkU9A - an 8 minute video from the Scendence youtube channel.
 

For me… it was a masterclass of a presentation for the latest ‘big villain’ of the dark side ranks in the GFFA. And with it Grievous had instantly become one of the most intriguing and engaging antagonists in the whole of Star Wars. Leaving us fans wanting to know so much more - and anticipation of what would happen next. And then ROTS happened…

Still, in the 2003 Clone Wars… he was fantastic; a truly menacing and compelling character.
 

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#1659901
Topic
My Bachelor's Thesis about the Rebel Preservationists on here, featuring a long interview with Williarob
Time

I’ve been looking forward to reading this for a while - congratulations on finishing and publishing it, MsCthulhu. Thank you for returning and sharing it with us, too. 👍

“Rebel Preservationists” is a lovely term - I’m sure many here and in the other fan-communities will appreciate that!
 

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#1659862
Topic
The Jolly Death Star Herald (post positive news articles in here)
Time

These Trees Survived Hiroshima, Group Plants Their Seeds Worldwide to Preserve Their Memory

goodnewsnetwork.org/these-trees-survived-hiroshima-organization-cultivates-their-seeds-around-world-preserving-their-legacy
 

^ The Hiroshima Castle Eucalyptus, an atomic bomb survivor
 

a snippet…

'In Japan, an organization is planning how to help ensure the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings are remembered for thousands of years, rather than hundreds.

Its plan revolves around the hibakujumoku or the A-bomb-surviving trees of Hiroshima.

With the 80th anniversary of the bombings having just concluded, it’s worth taking a moment to learn about the trees that survived one of our nation’s darkest decisions.

The giant fireball that proceeded the detonation of the atom bomb, if it can believed, couldn’t wipe out all the trees in the blast zone. This eucalyptus tree, for example, was only half a mile from the epicenter.’
 

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#1659847
Topic
Star Wars <strong>News</strong> | articles that may not have enough interest for their own threads...
Time

bimawen said:

oojason said:

‘Star Wars’ burlesque show ‘The Empire Strips Back’ heads to Phoenix

www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/phoenix-star-wars-burlesque-shows-set-for-october-22279037
 

 

https://theempirestripsback.com : www.facebook.com/theempirestripsback : www.instagram.com/theempirestripsback

^ Seems they’ve done quite the sold-out world tour over the years - and are also in London this week (12th-17th August).
 

I don’t think you could pay me enough to go to this event…

Aye mate, it is certainly not for everyone. 👍
 

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#1659723
Topic
What would be your custom edition from the OT if you could pick parts from all releases?
Time

I think for many of us here mate it’s simply be the OOT. With some here maybe having a few alterations from the later SE cuts.

IIRC, a number of Fan Edits for the Original Trilogy did just this a few years back - mainly being based on the OOT - with the editor’s preference for a few scenes inserted into to them.
 

You also bring up quite an interesting point - which audio dubs were better / improved for the various language releases?

Good to see the 2011 audio get some love (for the sound quality from the German voices being a great improvement on the previous releases).

👍
 

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#1659717
Topic
Color matching and prediction: color correction tool v1.3 released!
Time

giantginger said:

DrDre said:

Yep, that looks pretty much exact. Would be happier if I could match yours, though. 😉

I am unable to message you for download links, Can you please message me so we can connect?

 
In general, simply sending a PM is the default way of asking for fan projects on here (unless indicated / instructed otherwise in the project thread)

❕ I have found a Fan Edit / Preservation I am interested in - but I don’t know how to get / acquire / download it? ❕

 

Please note that cluttering up the project threads with ‘link request’ posts is not only poor form - but is also against the rules & guidelines here - the reasons for which can be found below…

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS: “Link begging” posts will be deleted without notice - in Announcements

^ Not being able to send a PM because your account is new… is NOT a reason to make ‘link request’ posts on here.

 

Along with…

Welcome to the OriginalTrilogy.com | Introduce yourself in here | Useful info within | About | Help | Announcements

❕ ‘How Do I Do This?’ on the OriginalTrilogy.com; some info & answers + member FAQs ❕ | Site Rules | Fan Project Rules
 

Good luck with it. 👍
 

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#1659696
Topic
<em><strong>ANDOR</strong></em> - Disney+ Series - A General Discussion Thread
Time

Z6PO said:

Andor’s Elizabeth Dulau & Pierro Niel-Mee Talk Star Wars, Theatre, Tony Gilroy’s Script, and more

I hope they get to do more quality work in the Star Wars Universe - both come across really well, too.

 
 


 
 

‘ANDOR’s creator Tony Gilroy and special guests at a secret Emmy® FYC pop-up at Kiosk-O-Thèque with Are We On Air?. Thank you to our attendees for stopping by and joining the Rebellion 📷 #FYC’

^ https://x.com/andorofficial/status/1956747782821466150 - some great art, objects - and a free 28-page ‘Rebelion’ magazine…

with more images here: https://old.reddit.com/r/andor/comments/1mrq0tr/andor_fyc_newsstand_event

and a short video here: https://v.redd.it/sg5rzdir7gjf1 & https://x.com/andorofficial/status/1956815355294503029

 

Disney have made the ‘Rebelion’ magazine available for free - for anyone interested, here (.pdf format):-

https://assets.debut.disney.com/documents/Andor_Rebelion_Digital_Zine.pdf

x

 

 
 

Disney have made the ‘Andor: Season 2 - FYC’ website available to the public…

https://debut.disney.com/fyc/twds/series_fyc/andor-202206301429?tab=episodes

^ The Music section (92 tracks!) - and Extras section may be of particular interest.

 

Read Tony Gilroy’s Original ‘Andor’ Season 2 Pitch - from Collider; with some lovely artwork and pitch images.

 

Disney has posted up the screenplay for Episode 9 - ‘Welcome To The Rebellion’ - 55 pages - as part of the ‘FYC’ for the Emmys:-

https://debut.disney.com/fyc/twds/series_fyc/andor-202206301429?tab=screenplay

 

‘Andor’ Emmy snubs were ‘really painful,’ says creator Tony Gilroy - article from Gold Derby

^ “Really, I would trade away a lot of other things to have [Genevieve O’Reilly] there,” the writer-producer tells Gold Derby.

 

Tony Gilroy Says He Can’t See Himself Doing Anything Like ‘Andor’ Ever Again - article from The Hollywood Reporter

^ The creator, showrunner, head writer and EP discusses his naivete before signing on to the Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ prequel series, and how COVID saved him from himself.

 
 


 
 

Cassian’s U-Wing (cross-section)…

^ full size image: https://i.imgur.com/tgfBwVJ.jpeg

 

Luthen’s Fondor Haulcraft (cross section)

^ full size image: https://i.imgur.com/ZxDu8f6.jpeg

 
 


 
 

^ from https://x.com/words_salad/status/1960087929553916214 & https://x.com/words_salad/status/1934699605616456037
 

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#1659679
Topic
We'll be making these movies til the end of time
Time

Yeah, a few of us old enough to remember thought we’d be getting a more few films - and it certainly felt like they’d be ‘making these movies til the end of time’ in our younger days - though not necessarily be directed by George…
 

George Lucas is also quoted here as saying “There should be at least three or four [further films], but I won’t direct them. I made the prototype. I’ll not do that again. Let others interpret it their own way… below…

^ a screenshot image taken from the ‘Lucas: Galactic General of Star Wars’ article in the LA Times - back in June, 1977.

 

From George Lucas himself back in 1979 - from Issue 15 of ‘Star Wars Official Poster Monthly’ - when asked if it bothered him allowing other directors to make other Star Wars films:-

 

Indeed, the original plan for the Star Wars films was seemingly to have different directors for each movie - to benefit from having the respective input, styles and focus brought by each director…

^ from an interview with Gary Kurtz, on Page 22 of the 'Once Upon A Galaxy: A Journal of The Making of The Empire Strikes Back’ book, published in 1980.

 

Even after Return of The Jedi we had the two theatrical Ewok films; John Korty’s ‘Caravan Of Courage’ in 1984 (May 1985 in the UK cinemas), followed by Ken and Jim Wheat’s ‘Battle For Endor’ in 1985 (April 1986 in the UK cinemas).

Yeah, they were ‘spinoffs’ - but were still ‘Star Wars’ to our young eyes… and we didn’t have to wait 3 year between films like we did for the Original Trilogy… though we didn’t quite know they were seemingly aimed at younger kids (my younger siblings loved them at the time - though they deny that now! 😉)

In 1987, at the 10th Anniversary, George was still talking about what the next Star Wars films would be…

10th Anniversary Edition in 1987? Was anything released or done? - and scroll down to the ‘George on stage’ videos.

 
 

Channel72 said:

But a strong piece of evidence for this as a widespread perception in the early 80s appears in the lyrics of the Weird Al Yankovic song “Yoda”, a parody of “Lola”, and released in the mid-80s. It has lyrics like this (paraphrasing):

I know Darth Vader’s really got you annoyed,
But remember if you kill him then you’ll be unemployed,
Oh my Yoda… (chorus)
The long term contract I had to sign,
Says I’ll be making these movies to the end of time!
Oh my Yoda… (chorus)

Love that, mate. 👍
 

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#1659640
Topic
Simon Kinberg Star Wars Trilogy
Time

Simon Kinberg Reflects on Writing and His Upcoming Star Wars Trilogy’…

https://nerdtropolis.com/simon-kinberg-star-wars-trilogy
 

 
a snippet…

'Kinberg also praised the current generation of creators shaping the franchise, citing Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, storyteller Dave Filoni, and Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy as sources of inspiration.

“There’s a ton of wildly talented folks that want to do great work,” Kinberg said. “I was super inspired and just sort of awestruck by what Tony Gilroy did with Andor. I thought that was about as good of science fiction storytelling as you can do in any franchise.”

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#1659485
Topic
Youtube finds
Time

 

 
The Tim Traveller - ‘Travel videos for nerds’ - www.youtube.com/@TheTimTraveller/videos
 

Fun, humorous, engaging and informative youtube series following Tim and his travels around the world.

Featuring many trains and oddities. Some quality old obscure stadiums. Amazing and oft-forgotten architecture.

 
 

The Only Country That Celebrates WW2 Occupation (& The Very Good Reason Why) - a 10 minute video.

Paris’s Fake Buildings (And The Story Behind Them) - 5 minute video

The Football Team With A Steam Railway Running Through Their Ground - 13 minute video

and many more…
 

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#1659474
Topic
George Lucas: Star Wars Creator, Unreliable Narrator &amp; Time Travelling Revisionist...
Time

Dagenspear said:

oojason said:

That really is a poor comparison… 300 pages of threads over 25 years… overlooking and glossing over others who contributed to the Original Trilogy… and you compare it to an example conversation/thread on Batman v Superman?

All whilst ignoring the history of TFN with OOT fans - and outlook in general, even today - as mentioned previously.

Well, you’re in luck - there’s plenty to learn about the many contributions of others to the Original Trilogy on here. 👍

 

I didn’t ignore. It had nothing to do with what I said, so I didn’t respond. It doesn’t change anything about what I said, as I was speaking on individuals, not a blanketing of a collective site, and didn’t argue for the site in any way. Just pointed that members criticize Lucas there, which isn’t countered by what was said. What’s wrong with that?

You started a conversation with me re TFN…

Dagenspear said:

oojason said:

Have you tried looking over at TFN…? 😉

Mocata said:

Oh I bet they love us over there.

Been there. I see generally criticism of Lucas’ writing choices as well as other things. Even though the majority seems to err on the side that Lucas was a stronger creative than all of the ST writers. Which is a sentiment I think moreso similarly on.

I simply replied… and the discussion then flows and moves as they usually do. Try reading the replies without placing the onus being on yourself (there sure are a lot of 'I’s in your above post); I merely highlighted the general outlook of TFN historically, and pointed out in my last reply to you…

Well, you’re in luck - there’s plenty to learn about the many contributions of others to the Original Trilogy on here. 👍

 

Anyway, let’s not derail the thread further - 8/9 posts on TFN in here is likely 8/9 posts too many - and get back on topic of the thread itself: George Lucas: Star Wars Creator, Unreliable Narrator & Time Travelling Revisionist… - thank you.
 

Though if you’d like to continue the above conversation send me a PM. 👍
 

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#1659425
Topic
Alien Earth
Time

I’ve heard about this - though not seen it yet. I did it had some very good early reviews - always a bonus!

This is the show with Alex Lawther (Nemik from Andor, and also The End Of The Fucking World, amongst others things) - looking forward to it.

Just watched the trailer - intriguing. Nice one, suntech. I’m in.
 

IMDB | Wikipedia | Official Website | FX YouTube | Xenopedia page
 

 
ALIEN Franchise RECAP! (1979-2025) Everything You Need to Know Before Alien: Earth! - 15 minute video from ScreenCrush. 👍
 

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#1659343
Topic
Youtube finds
Time

Mr Benn | Entire Season 1 | Classic 70s kids series

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctHBeUMK8UU - a 3+ hour video form the official ITV Retro youtube channel.
 

The blurb: ‘Remembering Ray Brooks - acclaimed actor & narrator of this classic 70s kids series. When Mr Benn tries on an outfit in a magical costume shop, he’s transported to a different time.’

 

RIP Ray Brooks - a staple of my and many others childhoods down the years. 86 years young.

 

Mr Benn: IMDB : Wikipedia : ToonHound : Clive Banks’ Tribute Site : thebowlerhatman - on Twitter : Mr Benn at the BBC