They killed it so they weren't stuck trying to write movies that didnt contradict any of the 100+ books. What is dumb is why haven't they taken any of the good stories and tweaked them to fit into new movies.
The Mandalorian (with Spoilers)
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They killed it so they weren't stuck trying to write movies that didnt contradict any of the 100+ books. What is dumb is why haven't they taken any of the good stories and tweaked them to fit into new movies.
Which all’s leads back to the Magnificent 7 and ultimately the Seven Samurai.
The Thrawn trilogy would've been a better sequel trilogy vs what we got. Rogue 1 could've had Jan Ors and Kyle Katarn (and not kill them off.)
I really liked the action in this episode. It also kind of confirmed for me that this isn’t going to be story heavy at all, really more of a Saturday cartoon structure where it’s just the fun adventures of Mando and the baby.
It was cool to see the AT-ST portrayed as more than just cannon fodder that even teddy bears with sticks can destroy. It felt like a monster movie at points.
It was cool to see the AT-ST portrayed as more than just cannon fodder that even teddy bears with sticks can destroy. It felt like a monster movie at points.
Most of the books wouldn't work because for example, the Thrawn Trilogy just takes place with a much younger Luke. There are timing issues with everything.
The reused Thrawn in Rebels to great effect. Loved that characterization.
Who says they can’t continue smaller stories? I don’t see how they destroyed anything. As they see a market for the product they will tell more tales.
Now that the 4th episode is out, it seems established that Baby Yoda has some kind of implant is his body, so he will always be "trackable" eventually. It feels like it's establishing a theme that Mando & Baby Yoda will have to be on the move a lot, going from system to system and having little min-adventures along the way. Kind of a "Quantum Leap" vibe.
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Anyone else notice that episode 4 was basically "The Three Amigos"?
Small peaceful town is harassed by a gang of ruffians. So they hire someone to fight them off promising everything they have as payment. The heroes arrive, and at first are like "We can't do this." But eventually, they infiltrate the enemy base, causing the bad guys to come back to the town for a showdown. Meanwhile the town has been trained to fight back, and through the use of clever subterfuge, they overcome the odds and beat back the attackers. Pretty sure that Martin Short might do the voice of baby Yoda as well.
Not complaining. I enjoyed it immensely. Just noticed the similarity.
Small peaceful town is harassed by a gang of ruffians. So they hire someone to fight them off promising everything they have as payment. The heroes arrive, and at first are like "We can't do this." But eventually, they infiltrate the enemy base, causing the bad guys to come back to the town for a showdown. Meanwhile the town has been trained to fight back, and through the use of clever subterfuge, they overcome the odds and beat back the attackers. Pretty sure that Martin Short might do the voice of baby Yoda as well.
Not complaining. I enjoyed it immensely. Just noticed the similarity.
Honestly it’s similar to a lot of westerns or even samurai movies
We aren’t sure how the bounty tracker thing works exactly. The concept has applied to more than just Baby Yoda on the show. A lot of theories out there on Reddit.
I thought that too, but it's probably more of a Seven Samurai homage.
If it were something as simple as an implant, you'd think Mando would have tried to do something about it by now...you know, like take it out or disable it somehow. It seems odd that it hasn't really been addressed yet. Whatever it is or however it works, it appears everyone just accepts that once you've got a tracking fob out on you, there doesn't seem to be much you can do about it. They've got to address it a some point.
Wouldnt suprise me that its something medical. Like attached to a lung or heart and if its removed you will no longer live.
Not Mandalorian related, but a new Star Wars show was just announced for Disney+:
Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge, an exciting new Disney+ game show set in a galaxy far, far away, will test young contestants’ abilities in the core Jedi principles of strength, knowledge, and bravery as they face thrilling and fun obstacles in an attempt to achieve the rank of Jedi Knight! From lightsabers to hyperspace, the Force, and the dark side, Jedi Temple Challenge transports viewers and contestants into the Star Wars galaxy like never before.
The show is hosted by Ahmed Best, who will play a Jedi Master and mentor to the contestants. Known to many fans as Jar Jar Binks from the Star Wars prequels,
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“This is definitely a kids game show like no other,” says Lucasfilm’s senior director of Online Content & Programming, Mickey Capoferri. “The various challenges will test a Padawan’s connection to the Force in three locations — a forest planet, on board a Jedi star cruiser, and inside a Jedi temple — immersing them and the audience in a fun, humorous, and exciting competition.”
https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-jedi-temple-challenge
Sounds like the old gameshows on Nickelodeon.
Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge, an exciting new Disney+ game show set in a galaxy far, far away, will test young contestants’ abilities in the core Jedi principles of strength, knowledge, and bravery as they face thrilling and fun obstacles in an attempt to achieve the rank of Jedi Knight! From lightsabers to hyperspace, the Force, and the dark side, Jedi Temple Challenge transports viewers and contestants into the Star Wars galaxy like never before.
The show is hosted by Ahmed Best, who will play a Jedi Master and mentor to the contestants. Known to many fans as Jar Jar Binks from the Star Wars prequels,
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“This is definitely a kids game show like no other,” says Lucasfilm’s senior director of Online Content & Programming, Mickey Capoferri. “The various challenges will test a Padawan’s connection to the Force in three locations — a forest planet, on board a Jedi star cruiser, and inside a Jedi temple — immersing them and the audience in a fun, humorous, and exciting competition.”
Sounds like the old gameshows on Nickelodeon.
First thing that popped in to my head was the game show Legends of the Hidden Temple.
They have used some of the Legends stories in other ways. Grand Admiral Thrawn was utilized very well in Star Wars Rebels. In one episode of Rebels, one of the lead characters turns and speaks almost directly at the viewer and says "There is always a little bit of truth in legends." That was the producer Dave Filoni telling his viewers that the Legends books were not going to be ignored.
