Star Wars Megathread

[frunk]

I know I'm late to the party, but I just finished the first season of Andor.  I knew it would be good but damn, it was spectacular.

[Syt]

I know I'm late to the party, but I just finished the first season of Andor.  I knew it would be good but damn, it was spectacular.

"You ask what I have sacrificed? EVERYTHING!"

Chills. 

[Zoupa]

That, and the post-mortem-hologram speech scene. You could feel the tension rise, it was amazing.

[Bauer]

I enjoyed watching skeleton crew with my son, it was fun and light hearted. More in line with tone of Lucas canon.

That abomination the Acolyte almost ended my interest in Star Wars for good.

[viper37]

Tales of the Empire.

Well done. Dave Filoni seems at his best for anime short stories like that.

Morgan Elsbeth story is very well done, finishing just before the Mandalorian.
Bariss Offee is the second segment, well done too.  We now know what happened to her after the fall of the Jedi.

[Syt]

On May 4th we'll get Tales of the Underworld (sequel to Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire). This will be about Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane.

Enter the galaxy's dangerous underworld in this six-episode journey through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law.

[Duque de Bragança]

For Londoners at the very least, possibly British subjects:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlddw64x5jo

Original 1977 Star Wars film to be screened by BFI
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PA Media Vintage illustrated poster for the 1977 film "Star Wars". The artwork features Luke Skywalker holding a glowing lightsaber aloft, with Princess Leia standing below him. Behind them looms the face of Darth Vader and the Death Star. X-wing fighters are shown in battle, and the droids C-3PO and R2-D2 stand to the right. PA Media
Big screen showings of the original theatrical release are rare
The original 1977 cinematic release of Star Wars will be shown on the big screen this summer in London, marking its first public screening in decades.
The original version of the sci-fi blockbuster will be shown as part of the British Film Institute (BFI)'s Film on Film festival on 12 June.
The BFI said this version of the film is rarely publicly screened since George Lucas' produced special editions were released in the 1990s, altering some plot points and adding other CGI characters.
Today, only the updated versions are available on official streaming platforms and Blu-ray, making screenings of the film's original cut rare.
Senior curator of fiction at the BFI National Archive, James Bell, said the festival was a "true showcase" of the national collection.
"Every print in the programme is a unique object, with its own life story, and they all bear their scars with pride," he said.
"They put us at touching distance to the past, and we can't wait for audiences to experience them all.
"We're grateful for the generous support from philanthropic champions who have helped us deliver a rich and exciting programme that keeps Film on Film alive."
Lucas's changes to key plot points, including the addition of Jabba the Hutt and other special effects upgrades, have long divided fans.
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The story behind Harrison Ford's Star Wars script
The most controversial revision was the scene where Harrison Ford's Han Solo shoots dead bounty hunter Greedo.
In the original version, Solo shoots first. However, the 1997 re-release changed the scene to show Ford's character responding in self-defence.
The scene underwent further edits, with other versions of the film showing the pair firing at the same time.
Among the festival's other highlights is an original screening of the original US pilot of Twin Peaks, presented by the show's star Kyle MacLachlan.
BFI's Film on Film Festival will take place at BFI Southbank and BFI Imax from 12-15 June.

Last screening of La Guerre des Étoiles at the Cinémathèque 15 years ago or so, was the awful 1997 Lucas revisionist job. With the planned screening of the Empire Strikes Back cancelled after a call from a lawyer. 

[HVC]

Dr Who is not a fan

*I know it's not actually from doctor who