Star Wars TV Series News [spoiler tags]

[Lynk Former]

The Jedi have been wiped out. Move on.

[Shok_Tinoktin]

Originally posted by abespam

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there were still jedis at the outer rim, that was the whole reason y obi and yoda went back to the temple to change the distress signal .

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There were no Jedi at the outer rim alone. Palpatine was no fool, he made sure that there were no Jedi outside the temple unless they had a lot of clone "support". The reason they changed the signal, is on the chance that some Jedi had managed to survive the attack by the clones, like Obi-Wan and Mace did.

Originally posted by abespam

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Still im pretty cut that Aayla ends up dying.. stupid amy allen lying to her fans

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She denied the whole report. Most likely she didn't lie to her fans, more likely one of her fans made it up.

As far as who will be in it, weren't there rumors that it would be Lando?

[abespam]

my bad

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in the graphic novel of the book, there is a picture of vos getting killed.

yeah i heard that lando rumour...

[eastcoast2895]

that would be cool. i'd like a lando show. has his back story be established yet or has he always been a gambler?

also

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i think that george lucas said that there are probably other jedi than obi-wan and yoda that survive. but i just thought about it. anakin brought balance to the force, only two sith and two jedi exist. so i think there aren't any jedi alive only untrained force-sensative people so as not to destroy my precious eu, its already barely held togther without creative thinking.

[Shok_Tinoktin]

Originally posted by eastcoast2895

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i think that george lucas said that there are probably other jedi than obi-wan and yoda that survive. but i just thought about it. anakin brought balance to the force, only two sith and two jedi exist. so i think there aren't any jedi alive only untrained force-sensative people so as not to destroy my precious eu, its already barely held togther without creative thinking.

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I really don't think thats what is meant by 'balance'. I think it is more likely he brought balance by destroying both Dark Lords of the Sith. Regardless, Anakin could be responsible for there being only 2 Jedi, even if that happens after ROTS.

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As far as destroying the EU, the EU seems to say that more then 2 Jedi survived ROTS, since they are making a book about the "clean up" of the remaining Jedi.

[Ranre]

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Yeah, Palp knew that some jedi were out there. Not all Jedi had Clones on them, just the more experienced such as Obi-wan, Mace, Yoda guys like that. So thats why after Anakin becomes Darth and is put in the suit, they have a
crack down/mop up operation for the remaining jedi out there, the very very very few. But there are a few things in EU when old jedi from the Republic way back when come out of hiding and join the new order.

[Shok_Tinoktin]

Originally posted by Ranre

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Not all Jedi had Clones on them, just the more experienced such as Obi-wan, Mace, Yoda guys like that.

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I highly doubt that. Palpatine is no fool. This is a long time in the making for him, and he is taking every precaution. He knows that the only way he can rule the galaxy is to destroy the Jedi, and he knows that he would have catch them off gaurd to pull this off before they can go into hiding. There is no way he would let Jedi go off on a mission without making sure he has a large number of clones there as well. He knows that he has to take the Jedi down in one fatal swoop. There are only three ways that Jedi could have avoided the first stages of the purge: 1) fought there way past the clones to safety, like Obi-Wan and Yoda did, 2) left the temple while Anakin and his clones were en route, or 3) been on some unofficial secret mission that Palpatine doesnt know about. The last one is very unlikely, and the second one is not very likely. If any Jedi survived, it is most likely from fighting their way past the clones that were supposed to kill him/her, then escaping before they could finish him/her off.

[abespam]

i gotta disagree shok

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there were still hundreds of jedis, and its not impossible to think that there were a few that got away. I mean Palpy was smart, but following that many is extremely difficult, especially since the council believed that the chancellor didnt know the exact plans of the jedi.
Besides they wouldnt release books that contradicted the movies so clearly after the movie was made. That would be stupid, i mean these books arent even written yet, so u cant blame the authors for poor writing or nething, its the ppl at LA who have the say on what will eventually become a novel, and im sure that they would have a good idea of how rots is panning out.
Additionaly the entire scene where obi and yoda disrupt the fake distress call at the jedi council would be unnecessary if there weren't any jedi left

oh and lando had his own novel trilogy, "The Adventures of Lando Calrissian".. and some of his story is also revealed in the Han Solo books. This lando business has been argued before in this thread.

[Shok_Tinoktin]

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Reread the part I quoted. I wasn't doubting that there were more Jedi alive, I was doubting that there were Jedi outside of the temple without nearby clones to Sidious' knowledge when he gave Order 66. I even explained the possible ways that Jedi could have survived. I was just not agreeing that Sidious would have only the most experienced Jedi surrounded by clones.

[Lynk Former]

Has everyone already forgotten about Bail Organa, Mon Mothma and the Rebel Alliance? Jeebus XD

[guybroom]

I think it should be about Bail Organa.

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He had a large part in the film and they have shown his home and wife.

They can also show Leia growing up. They can show how she becomes Princess, because I think that Bail Organa is only a senator in the film.

[El Sitherino]

Originally posted by abespam

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Still im pretty cut that Aayla ends up dying.. stupid amy allen lying to her fans

She didn't lie considering it was a fabrication by a fan. She has gone on to say she's never said such a thing.

Originally posted by eastcoast2895
anakin brought balance to the force, only two sith and two jedi exist.

No. He doesn't bring balance until Return of the Jedi when he kills Palpatine.

[Shok_Tinoktin]

Originally posted by InsaneSith
No. He doesn't bring balance until Return of the Jedi when he kills Palpatine.

And Vader.

[El Sitherino]

Originally posted by Shok_Tinoktin
And Vader.

Yeah, but I figured that was a given.

Once Anakin resurfaced, he had killed Vader. Redeeming himself.

His love for Luke in those dying moments are what allowed him to become the force ghost. Luke had saved his life, and he had saved Lukes.

[Astrotoy7]

Originally posted by InsaneSith
Yeah, but I figured that was a given.

Once Anakin resurfaced, he had killed Vader. Redeeming himself.

His love for Luke in those dying moments are what allowed him to become the force ghost. Luke had saved his life, and he had saved Lukes.

Yes, the balance of the force is an interesting discussion, but it can perhaps exist in another thread ?

please use this one for TV series stuff


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I agree with Lynky - the formation of the rebel alliance has to be one of the central elements of the series

I beleive Quinlan Vos does die - it was cut from ROTS but there was a snippet of him in one of the trailer IIRC....

Im also assuming shaak ti's demise was cut from teh film ?? If not, her featuring in the series would be nice

mtfbwya

[El Sitherino]

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Yes, Shaak Ti's death was cut from the film.

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and Vos' death is implied when you hear them talk about him and his TROOPS

[Astrotoy7]

OK, back to the TV series... Im sure most of you already know, that like the prequels, the TV shows will be filmed at fox studios in sydney australia....

This report has been getting alot of buzz in the local press here

http://www.moviehole.net/news/5661.html

Basically, its about an aussie actor, Matthew Newton, who is toted to be in teh running for a role in the series. For those that dont recall his name, he actually was short listed to play anakin in the prequels, but the nod was of course given to Hayden

Because the prequels were filmed here it is always suprising the amount of aussie actors that could be spotted. In fact the actors in the last shot of ROTS(playing Owen & Beru) are well known aussie actors

maybe I should head up there and try get a role as a young kowakian monkey lizard

mtfbwya

[eastcoast2895]

http://www.theforce.net/swtv/story/S...Back_93911.asp

http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/637/637545p1.html

umm, yeah so we aren't going to probably see the live action show till around 2008 because george lucas doesn't want to start work on it yet. so here's hoping the 3d show comes out soon since george lucas doesn't seem to be highly involved in it.

[Jeff]

Well I'm glad its not coming out for a while. I'd rather there be no TV series because I don't want Star Wars turned into Star Trek.

But I'll still watch it when it does come out.

[coupes.]

I found some info about the two upcoming Star Wars TV series on IGN.

Live action series
Animated series

There isn't a whole lot in there, but most of the info was new to me. Discuss.

[Great Scott!]

Ah, they're finally talking about that. I've been working my butt off playing Luke Skywalker.

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Okay, I'm not, but I swear, I look JUST LIKE a young Luke Skywalker.

[Jeff]

Glad they're finally coming out and discussing it. I'm not exactly sure whether I'm glad they're doing a series or not. I just don't want it to turn into Star Trek >_>


And Luke isn't going to be in it >_>

[Great Scott!]

Originally Posted by DarthMoeller

And Luke isn't going to be in it >_>

Those >_>s sure were necessary. And where did you hear Luke isn't going to be in it?

[El Sitherino]

Well going by the whole fact that they said, "it's going to focus on new characters" kind of says it all.

[Astrotoy7]

"He envisions somewhere like 100 hours between Episode III and Episode IV with a lot of characters that we haven't met but have been developed in other novels and other things," McCallum said...

w00t ! [/EU fanboy]

mtfbwya

[idle]

A TV series based on Luke growing up in a farm isn't exactly great material. A totally EU based series is nice but involve some of the characters from the movies! Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, Tarkin, Piett, Wedge Antilles, etc. I've been hearing that Vader will not be involved in the series, which I really hope is untrue. Good-guys being chased down by Vader and Vaders forces = good thing. There's bound to be an episode based on a character with a bounty on their head, would be cool to see guys like Jabba, Bossk and Fett be involved somehow too.

I'm salivating.

[Great Scott!]

Originally Posted by Insane Sith

Well going by the whole fact that they said, "it's going to focus on new characters" kind of says it all.

So this automatically means there is going to be no reference at all in any way to characters from the movies? Like in absolutely any way? I think they would be able to do something with Luke growing up on the farm...

[Lynk Former]

But what's so exciting about that?

*whines* "But I was going to toshe station to pick up some power converters!"

Wow, that'll make a great few seasons of viewing. "Episode 23, Uncle Owen accidentally runs over a Jawa!" GASP! XD

[Great Scott!]

I said they could do it in some way... and besides, judging from that XD smiley there, sounds like you think that would be funny.

[Lynk Former]

I think stupid people are funny too but they're still stupid people

[Fealiks]

they should make a spoof series where a few jedi make a time machine and go forward loads, then hop galaxies and land on earth.... red dwarf style....


ok.. i didnt think that through...

I just hope that if one comes out, it is half as good as Lost

[Astrotoy7]

OK. Ive merged the existing TV series thread and stuck them. As news starts to come out about the series, It'd be easiest for all relevant discussion to be contained to this thread

mtfbwya

[Nedak]

They should make a T.V series of everything that happend between III and IV . Or it would be cool if it was after ROTJ but I don't think they will do that.

[Astrotoy7]

Originally Posted by han sala

They should make a T.V series of everything that happend between III and IV....

I suggest you read this thread from the start.... because thats pretty much exactly what theyre doing.... lolz

as for post ROTJ.....

1. No
2. Nope
4. No again for the zillionth time

mtfbwya

[forcefx]

Originally Posted by Gsccc

Mark Hamill has aged VERY poorly, I doubt that anyone will put him in their movies. It's kind of wierd, I know Carie Fisher did drugs and thats why she looks and sounds like she does now, but what about Mark?

Yeah Mark Hamill looks older then god now,he wont be on the show.

[MachineCult]

Lucas has said that none of the main characters will be in the series. It will revolve around the really minor characters from the films, and undoubtedly will have mostly new characters.

[Astrotoy7]

Originally Posted by MachineCult

Lucas has said that none of the main characters will be in the series. It will revolve around the really minor characters from the films, and undoubtedly will have mostly new characters.

amazing, this has already been quoted, linked to and well established

Maybe someone else can say it again just for good measure

*Please Read Previous Posts Before Posting*

mtfbwya

[MachineCult]

I did read previous posts. I said it again because people were talking about Luke and Lando being in it.

[Astrotoy7]

Originally Posted by MachineCult

I did read previous posts. I said it again because people were talking about Luke and Lando being in it.

Who were these people ? Are they associated with project or Lucasfilm ??

These are FACTS:
*Its set between EpIII and IV....
*It will focus on new characters


Whether Luke or Lando may appear or be mentioned is mere FANBOY SPECULATION.... (and yes, this too has been mentioned much earlier in this thread) Scripts havent even been written, so unless these "people" you refer to are time travellers, I suggest you only listen to the known facts

mtfbwya

[MachineCult]

I meant people on this thread were talking about Lando and Luke!?
and I obviously know those facts because I repeated them because of all the Mark Hamill talk.
**Misunderstanding Alert**