Star Wars
- Ahsoka Episode 3 discussion
Well. That happened.
I'm really not sure what to say about this one. I loved Clone Wars and I loved Rebels. But they were zingy, tight shows with a lot of life to them.
This episode... was not that.
There was a space battle between a ship and a few smaller ships.
There was some clattering of wooden swords between a Jedi and a non-Force-Padawan-because-erm... didn't we do the "Let Sabine be Sabine" story already on Rebels?
Oh. And there was something about Hera and the New Republic being ineffective. But we got to see her lovechild from Kanan. So wink-wink he wants to be a Jedi.
I don't know. I feel very conflicted because I desperately want to love this show. But... this episode felt very empty. Boring.
And why do I feel like I'm going to be proven right and masked-evil-Jedi-person turns out to be fallen Ezra?
That would be disappointing.
If this show is trying to tell an exciting story travelling across galaxies, finding Thrawn, adding new layers of mysticism to the universe, then... give me that show. Not this plodding stilted whatever-this-is.
- Ahsoka Episode 1 + 2 discussion
Well - it’s here! The first two episodes are on Disney+
Keen to hear what everyone’s thoughts are. Needless to say, there will be lots of spoilers in this discussion.
I really liked it. Felt like a solid continuation of Rebels, a bit slow at times, but overall a solid setup for what could be a very interesting and exciting series.
I feel like we should be able to guess the identity of the masked third Sith-esque villain. Don’t think it’s a fallen Ezra (too boring a plot line) but the stance and mannerisms seemed very familiar…
Also - great to see Kevin Kiner doing the music! Nice callback to some Rebels motifs here and there.
I would’ve liked to see Vanessa Marshall as Hera, I felt her voice was so uniquely matched. This Hera seems way too girly for a maternal older Hera. And where is her son?
Hoping for a Freddie Prinze Jr cameo.
Dave Filoni must be so happy to finally tell this story. Can’t wait to see what comes next!
- Ambush at Derra IV - A Star Wars Fan Film
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A short fan film that adapts audio from the 1981 Empire Strikes Back radio drama. All animation done by one person over a span of six months. See comment on video for more details on the process.
- What is your top 10 darkest moments in Star Wars?
I watched a Watchmojo video about this topic, and is trash, as usual. I'm curious to see what might be your top darkest moments in the franchise, including when Obi Wan was slaved, the Krell's friendly fire set up, Order 66 from Ahsoka's perspective, the many times torture was shown, the ending of The Empire Strikes Back, the fact that Revan was imprisoned for centuries leaving his wife and child behind, etc.
- The music that plays in my head every time I clock in to the office
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- Disney Dates New ‘Star Wars’ Moviesvariety.com Disney Dates New ‘Star Wars’ Movie, Shifts ‘Deadpool 3’ and Entire Marvel Slate, Delays ‘Avatar’ Sequels Through 2031
Disney is shaking up its release calendar, adding a new “Star Wars” movie and “Moana” live-action adaptation to the schedule and delaying the next three “Avatar”…
- [Request] Any good Star Wars media for a 5 year old?
My kiddo is interested, but i'm not familiar with everything available.
Animated without a crazy amount of violence would best.
Any advice #threadiverse?
- In your opinion, what is the worst military tactic in Star Wars?
OTHER THAN THE HOLDO MANEUVER!
You can also mention anything from Legends.
- Star Wars GTA? New Open World Star Wars Crime Game- Star Wars Outlaws Reaction
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I love The Professional and he gives some good takes on the game trailer.
- Star Wars Outlaws: Official World Premiere Trailerm.youtube.com Star Wars Outlaws: Official World Premiere Trailer
Watch the World Premiere trailer of Star Wars Outlaws. Introducing scoundrel Kay Vess in the first-ever open world Star Wars game. Coming 2024.About Star War...
- Ahsoka Release Date Announcement Trailer (August 23, 2023)
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Ahsoka has been dated. 8/23/23
- New Ahsoka Trailerm.youtube.com AHSOKA (2023) | NEW TRAILER | Star Wars (4K) | Ahsoka Trailer
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- Star Wars authors on the Fediverse
I found these ones, does anybody know others?
Cavan Scott https://mastodon.social/@cavanscott
Chuck Wendig https://mastodon.social/@chuckwendig
Delilah Dawson https://wandering.shop/@delilahsdawson
Ethan Sacks https://mstdn.social/@EJS
George Mann https://zirk.us/@georgemann
Greg Pak https://mastodon.social/@gregpak
Jody Houser https://mastodon.social/@jodyhouser
Kelly Thompson https://mastodon.social/@KellyThompson
Kevin Hearne https://ohai.social/@kevinhearne
Kieron Gillen https://mastodon.social/@kierongillen
Kristin Baver https://mastodon.social/@KristinBaver
Mur Lafferty https://mastodon.social/@MurHerself
Pablo Hidalgo https://mastodon.social/@Pablohidalgo
Tom Taylor https://mastodon.social/@TomTaylorMade
Zoraida Cordova https://mastodon.social/@zoraidacordova
- Force healing
I would like to share a thought (based on canonical information as much as possible) about healing by the Force seen in Ep9 and which has caused so much discussion.
I have always thought of it as very simple: the ability to heal is achieved by mastering the Living Force (which is one of the two aspects of the Force, the other being the Cosmic Force) and learning to "channel" it. As I understand from the prequels, the study of the Cosmic Force was very prevalent, while the study of the Living Force was lapsed and followed by a minority current of Jedi (e.g., the very first dialogue between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan in Ep1). One aspect of mastering the Living force is maintaining one's self-awareness even after death (thus being able to manifest as a Force ghost), another may well be the ability to elicit healing from physical damage in living tissue. Anakin could not save his mother because, while potentially powerful, he knew nothing about it. Even Sidious did not know about it, which gives me pause as to how even the Sith as far as studying the Force were no better off than the Jedi, although then he must have learned something because in Ep9 he manages to absorb the Living Force from Ben and Rey to toughen his decaying body. While in the Ahch-To texts Rey found the ancient indications to that effect and learned it (and perhaps Plagueis similarly, or re-discovered it on his own). In Yoda's species this ability might be innate (Grogu heals Karga) but after a very long time spent considering almost only the Cosmic Force the master almost forgot it. Am I making it too simple? 🙃