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2020/05/19 18:20:25
Subject: Star War :The Mandalorian discussion - contains spoilers
Since April 25th 2014 the only previously published material still considered canon are the six original trilogy/prequel trilogy films, the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series and film, and Part I of the short story Blade Squadron.
Most material published after April 25 (with some exceptions) —such as the Star Wars Rebels TV series along with all Marvel Star Wars comic books and novels beginning with A New Dawn—is also considered part of the new canon.
They fill in the back story I've never read any of the novels but summaries are easy to find online and that's probably all you need.
EDIT: other rumours going around that Hera Syndulla will also appear in that 1 episode of the Mandalorian season 2 it's looking more like a backdoor pilot for those Rebels characters to transfer to live action.
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2020/05/21 06:50:58
Subject: Star War :The Mandalorian discussion - contains spoilers
Yeah there seems to be a bit too much in the way of returning characters being announced. If the writing is good I don't have problem with it but I hope it doesn't result in the Mando and his mission being set aside in order to be a proving ground for new directors and spinnoffs.
Loved the first season though so I'm confident that Filoni and co. will produce something that is worthwhile!
LunarSol wrote: I am a little worried they're leaning too hard on Ahsoka these days.
I kind of agree. I love her story arc and she's been a refreshing part of Star Wars so far.
My concern is that S2 of the Mando won't be as stand alone as the first. It seems there are a ton of Clone Wars/Rebels characters getting put into S2.
That said, most of those characters, including Ahsoka, do have ties to the Mandalorians, so it could very well make sense for the story.
It's entirely possible that Ahsoka, Rex, Bo Katan, Sabine and Hera are all part of the same 1 episode.
We also can assume Boba Fett is probably going to be a 1 episode appearance too.
Assuming S2 is also 8 episodes, that leaves 6 other episodes for more originally stuff. I'd be ok with that.
And I'm looking forward to seeing what new outfit Boba will be wearing, since it's safe to assume Vant now owns his old partially digested armour.
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Yup, that's the big question. Most people read this as being extended roles, but they could just wind up as quick cameos or something. Rebels certainly did a good job including Ahsoka as a major story element without letting her dominate the story.
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2020/05/21 14:47:00
Subject: Star War :The Mandalorian discussion - contains spoilers
Just about every character in S1 is an extended cameo, given the brief running time of each episode and the paltry number of episodes in a season. Despite these limitations, or perhaps partially because of them, S1 is a rare example of SW content that makes its universe seem bigger rather than smaller. Running into familiar faces at every turn will tend to do the reverse.
And did Fett really only have 4 lines in the Original Trilogy?
With previous non-canon death reversals eventually becoming canon, there's a chance this is the 'real Fett', but I wouldn't be surprised if it is...not?
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2020/06/07 21:34:01
Subject: Re:Star War :The Mandalorian discussion - contains spoilers
And did Fett really only have 4 lines in the Original Trilogy?
Sounds about right- 4 lines, 5 sentences, 25 words total.
Kid Boba in Attack of the Clones had 14 lines, but only 51 words in there- mostly 'Dad' and 'get him/ you got him' (him being Obi-wan)
Fett was a non-entity- I suspect he became relevant in Empire just for having the most functional costume/prosthetics/prop (I doubt the original IG model on the deck of the star destroyer could actually move, for example, and the bug guy in robes and lizard guy probably would have displayed problems in walking-around scenes).
The Hamill bit is amusing, just for the sheer irrelevance of his opinion (and his own awareness that what he has to say on the subject doesn't matter). The 'Fett Legacy' article is more annoying, just because it boils down to fanboyism and 'member berries. Between Boba and the various other recurring characters, I suspect Season 2 is going to be a lot of 'Remember when...?'
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2020/06/08 06:30:02
Subject: Star War :The Mandalorian discussion - contains spoilers
Pretty sure the IG-88 prop was bolted to the ISD's floor.
Still, I think the inclusion of Fett could be good for the show given it's very heavy emphasis on the Mandalore code/culture, and how Fett is decidedly not part of that culture.
Escaping a Sarlacc looks kinda difficult. Without its tentacles, beak and muscles (peristaltic motion I think?) it’s still a long, slippery climb up the sides and out it’s mouth.
But Fett went in with a damaged jetpack. Get that working again, if only for a few seconds, and with good aim you could be up and out with relative ease.
And we know the Sarlacc must have weak sauce for stomach acid, given how long it’s said to take to digest it’s meals.
Really the only thing to contend with (thanks to the special editions) is the beak. We’ve seen it to be prehensile, and we can reasonably assume it leads to the stomach. Perhaps you can cut your way out from the inside. Maybe you need to blast your way out. Failing that, pretty sure Fett’s flame projector could give the beast some serious indigestion, possible causing it to vomit or otherwise remove the source?
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Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: Maybe you need to blast your way out. Failing that, pretty sure Fett’s flame projector could give the beast some serious indigestion, possible causing it to vomit or otherwise remove the source?
You may be on to something there...
I can see them counterpointing the ridiculous and embarrassing burp with an equally ridiculous and embarrassing vomit.
Or maybe its just as simple as someone helps Fett get out?
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2020/06/08 17:16:38
Subject: Star War :The Mandalorian discussion - contains spoilers
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: Question there is how many knew where he wound up, outside of Our Heroes?
Probably everyone in every bar that Han got drunk at for the next 10 years. Oh man, did I ever tell you what happened to the last guy that tried to bring me in for bounty hunting? The famous Boba Fett? ::looks meaningfully at his empty glass::.
He rode that Kessel Run stunt forever, and he's not exactly about operational security.
Plus.... Threepio was there. I'm not thinking it was much of a secret.
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2020/06/09 07:13:55
Subject: Star War :The Mandalorian discussion - contains spoilers
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: Maybe you need to blast your way out. Failing that, pretty sure Fett’s flame projector could give the beast some serious indigestion, possible causing it to vomit or otherwise remove the source?
You may be on to something there...
I can see them counterpointing the ridiculous and embarrassing burp with an equally ridiculous and embarrassing vomit.
Or maybe its just as simple as someone helps Fett get out?
I’m imaging the horror of being a creatures whose mouth is on the top of its immobile body hurried in a funnel vomiting. Like, you better hope it’s a geyser on a windy day to keep that from just coming right back down on/in you.
2020/06/11 07:50:20
Subject: Star War :The Mandalorian discussion - contains spoilers
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: Question there is how many knew where he wound up, outside of Our Heroes?
Probably everyone in every bar that Han got drunk at for the next 10 years. Oh man, did I ever tell you what happened to the last guy that tried to bring me in for bounty hunting? The famous Boba Fett? ::looks meaningfully at his empty glass::.
He rode that Kessel Run stunt forever, and he's not exactly about operational security.
Plus.... Threepio was there. I'm not thinking it was much of a secret.
A fair point!
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Kid_Kyoto wrote: Changed the title, how did 'Star War' remain for 34 pages and 2 years?
Given I was responsible?
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Seems we’re still to expect season 2 in October. Assuming the U.K. will get it the same time.
Yeah, fortunately for them, they'd already finished production on S2 (leaving only the post-production stuff) when the 'rona shut errything down. Pretty much all post-prod can be done from home for that show (given where the FX people live and the hardware they generally have at their homes anyway).
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2020/06/21 06:43:08
Subject: Star Wars :The Mandalorian discussion - contains spoilers
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: Escaping a Sarlacc looks kinda difficult. Without its tentacles, beak and muscles (peristaltic motion I think?) it’s still a long, slippery climb up the sides and out it’s mouth.
But Fett went in with a damaged jetpack. Get that working again, if only for a few seconds, and with good aim you could be up and out with relative ease.
And we know the Sarlacc must have weak sauce for stomach acid, given how long it’s said to take to digest it’s meals.
Really the only thing to contend with (thanks to the special editions) is the beak. We’ve seen it to be prehensile, and we can reasonably assume it leads to the stomach. Perhaps you can cut your way out from the inside. Maybe you need to blast your way out. Failing that, pretty sure Fett’s flame projector could give the beast some serious indigestion, possible causing it to vomit or otherwise remove the source?
I still think the exploding sail barge directly above the Sarlacc was enough to destroy the beak and tentacles and at the very least stun or even kill the Sarlacc.
That would allow Fett a much easier escape, regardless of a working jetpack.
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