Star Wars discussion (SPOILERS INCLUDED)

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 10:26 am

Lots o' news coming out of Star Wars Celebration. Save some for May the 4th!!! (Or not, whatever lol)

Postby **nocera** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:06 am

These all seem like good things

Yes, but it’s difficult to get too excited for any SW announcement.

Postby **nocera** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 3:04 pm

New Ashoka Teaser Trailer

Looks awesome. Can't Wait.

This feels like a live action cartoon. I’m not saying that as a positive or a negative, just an observation. It has a much different look from the other series/films. It also feels like the cartoons are a prerequisite. I’m not sure if you guys know this, but that’s not super appealing to me.

Postby **Pavel Bure** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:14 pm

New Ashoka Teaser Trailer

Looks awesome. Can't Wait.

1. Thrawn!

2. Don’t make her a Jedi please. He separation from the cult is what makes her unique.

Postby **Pavel Bure** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:15 pm

Also, for the love of everything, do Shadows of the Empire.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:53 pm

Postby **Dickie Dunn** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:01 pm

The most successful Penn State basketball player.

Postby **nocera** » Fri Apr 07, 2023 7:18 pm

A wookie Jedi is a red flag.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 8:52 am

Again, you missed a Wookie Jedi in an animated series.

Postby **nocera** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 9:48 am

Again, you missed a Wookie Jedi in an animated series.

I stand by it.

Postby **nocera** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:18 pm

Would be a perfect time for a return of the true theatrical versions but I doubt that happens. Still, what an awesome poster.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:44 pm

40th anniversary...yikes I'm old.

Postby **Gaucho** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 4:40 pm

tell me about it

Postby **meow** » Sat Apr 08, 2023 8:47 pm

When they exit light speed into the empire trap and that music swells up, I will lose my ****

Postby **Beveridge** » Sun Apr 09, 2023 10:18 pm

New Ashoka Teaser Trailer

Looks awesome. Can't Wait.
This feels like a live action cartoon. I’m not saying that as a positive or a negative, just an observation. It has a much different look from the other series/films. It also feels like the cartoons are a prerequisite. I’m not sure if you guys know this, but that’s not super appealing to me.

I know you aren't into the cartoons, but I do know you enjoy a good story. While getting through the first season of Rebels won't be up your alley, I promise the payoff is worth it. There is some great story arcs in the show. I know this won't persuade you, but I'm not passing up and opportunity to try and sell it again.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:58 am

Postby **NAN** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:56 am

Good. I've really enjoyed the Bad Batch.

My assumption is they all end up dead by the end of the season since you don't hear from them or see them in anything in the future.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 10:49 am

Postby **Lemon Berry Lobster** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:29 pm

Good. I've really enjoyed the Bad Batch.

My assumption is they all end up dead by the end of the season since you don't hear from them or see them in anything in the future.

I hope the next time have to run to the store for your wife, they're out of stock of the item(s).

Postby **nocera** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:30 pm

Finally caught up on Mandalorian. This season isn't doing it for me at all. It's every bit as bad as Boba Fett. If it wasn't for the good faith earned by the first two seasons, I think this season would be getting a lot more hate than it is. Chapter 22 may be the worst yet.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:37 pm

It may be a good time to revisit the various animated series @nocera

Postby **nocera** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:42 pm

Might as well. Watching Mando feels a lot like when I tried to watch the cartoons.

I can't be the only one noticing a huge dip in quality with S3, right?

Postby **meow** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:44 pm

I think that’s a universal thought

The nerds are pumped for what has been set up, but as a ham and egger Star Wars fan, I need for pew pew

Postby **Pavel Bure** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:47 pm

Finally caught up on Mandalorian. This season isn't doing it for me at all. It's every bit as bad as Boba Fett. If it wasn't for the good faith earned by the first two seasons, I think this season would be getting a lot more hate than it is. Chapter 22 may be the worst yet.

I think the issue is there isn’t a unifying goal. First 2 seasons. Goal was get the kid to the Jedi.

I’m really digging the Bo story line but it doesn’t have a clear goal. Something as big as unifying Mandalorians or going back to Mandalor is super cool but doesn’t fit the “Space Western” smaller stakes foundation the show established in seasons 1 and 2.

Heck the sidebar into the rehab program was really good IMO. It wasn’t Mando though.

I think not having Mando with an overarching goal is what hurts this season the most.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:22 pm

I agree with all of that. It seems to be spinning off the rails a bit - probably creating future IPs to literally spin off into games, cartoons, or shows.

I also didn't like the comments from Favreau where he said the show could go on forever, especially with the core cast only having to do ADR in a studio (because of the helmets etc.) and not having to be on set. It's like the Simpsons.

The older I get, the more and more I like planned arcs - a beginning, middle, and an end. Succession feels "better" knowing the writers are winding things down this season. Lost got better once an endpoint was announced. Ted Lasso probably as well, but we'll see.