Star Wars Discussion Thread v. Rise of Skywalker / Mandalorian (merged)

[Dream Team]

Been wondering if this is more ret-conning . . . haven't watched Ep IV in awhile; was it implied at all that Obi-Wan knew who Luke was? I remember him telling Luke that his father was a great pilot . . .

[Podaar]

  Of course Obi-Wan new who Luke was. Luke's father (Anakin) was a great pilot.

If I remember right, he was the one who gave the new born Luke to his Aunt and Uncle in the first place.

[Grappler]

I wouldn't call it ret-conning.  In Episode IV, Obi-Wan wasn't forthcoming with Luke in that aspect.  He just said that he knew his father, etc.

It's not like Alec Guinness said "Well, I handed you as a baby to your Uncle Owen and spent the last 20 years secretly watching over you."  That's kind of what this show is for - exploring that period of time where Obi Wan was in hiding. 

I loved the trailer and am really looking forward to this - it was the single show I looked forward to the most when Disney+ was announced years ago.  Seeing Ewan again is going to be awesome.

[Dream Team]

Actually the funniest thing is Obi-Wan going from age 30 to age 70 in 20 years  . . .

[Adami]

Actually the funniest thing is Obi-Wan going from age 30 to age 70 in 20 years  . . .

Funny enough, Sir Alec Guinness was around 62 or so when he made Star Wars, and Ewan McGregor is 50 making Obi Wan, which is set 10 years or so prior. So it's oddly enough not that far off.

[T-ski]

Actually the funniest thing is Obi-Wan going from age 30 to age 70 in 20 years  . . .

Funny enough, Sir Alec Guinness was around 62 or so when he made Star Wars, and Ewan McGregor is 50 making Obi Wan, which is set 10 years or so prior. So it's oddly enough not that far off.

But Ewan looked like he was in his 30’s when he handed over Luke as a baby, hence he’d only be in his 50’s when Episode IV happens.

[Adami]

Dude just ages well. But the age difference isn't big.

[The Letter M]

I dunno, 19 years on a desert planet can do pretty bad things for your health...

-Marc.

[HOF]

Does any backstory anywhere explain why Leia had memories of her mother even though she died in childbirth?

[Cool Chris]

This is probably a stretch, but I always considered that Leia's adoptive parents showed her pictures of her mom and told her about her, and Leia formulated "memories" of her based on that.

[jingle.boy]

This is probably a stretch, but I always considered that Leia's adoptive parents showed her pictures of her mom and told her about her, and Leia formulated "memories" of her based on that.

Padme came to her as a force ghost.

[Stadler]

I dunno, 19 years on a desert planet can do pretty bad things for your health...

-Marc.

I want to try that blue drink.  Very little in the food world is naturally blue, and especially not that sort of bright, almost glowing blue.  There's no apparent blueberries on Tatooine that I can tell! 

[gmillerdrake]

Does any backstory anywhere explain why Leia had memories of her mother even though she died in childbirth?

I think I heard that it was because Lucas really hadn't planned on SW being the cultural phenomenon that it turned out to be and hadn't really thought out any of that backstory stuff being really relevant until he realized that doing prequels could bank him another 2 or 3 Billion.

[gmillerdrake]

All kidding aside....all in all I think he and the powers that be have done a pretty good job at reconciling a lot of the plot holes and what not that they'd have had no idea would become an issue due to the unforseen success that SW would go on to have.

[faizoff]

I want to try that blue drink. 

They have that drink in Hollywood studios in the Star Wars section, I was quite surprised that I enjoyed an overpriced cold blue drink.

[Stadler]

I want to try that blue drink. 

They have that drink in Hollywood studios in the Star Wars section, I was quite surprised that I enjoyed an overpriced cold blue drink.

What was it like?  A pina colada?  Was it alcoholic?

[faizoff]

I want to try that blue drink. 

They have that drink in Hollywood studios in the Star Wars section, I was quite surprised that I enjoyed an overpriced cold blue drink.

What was it like?  A pina colada?  Was it alcoholic?

That's basically what it is, slightly modified. They have both, I tried the non-alcoholic one and that was still like $8 in a tiny cup.

[hefdaddy42]

Does any backstory anywhere explain why Leia had memories of her mother even though she died in childbirth?

It's just a plot hole.

[gmillerdrake]

[Orbert]

I love how they're drinking blue milk, or whatever that stuff's supposed to be.

[YtseJam]

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Blue_milk

[Polarbear]

https://youtu.be/3Yh_6_zItPU

New Obi-Wan trailer! Shows some new stuff, but doesn't reveal too much either!

I Liked it!

[TheOutlawXanadu]

I am very much looking forward to the Obi-Wan series. I think in the first trailer there was even a location from Jedi Fallen Order? It also looks like Joel Edgerton as Uncle Owen will play an important role, which is cool.

[gmillerdrake]

Tough not to be pumped about this series.....looks pretty awesome!

[Adami]

I think my ONLY question is whether or not James Earl Jones is voicing Vader. It'd just be so odd without him

[Zantera]

I think my ONLY question is whether or not James Earl Jones is voicing Vader. It'd just be so odd without him

Wouldn't it be equally weird to bring back Hayden to play him if he's only gonna be covered? Maybe they do some flashbacks though.

[Adami]

I think my ONLY question is whether or not James Earl Jones is voicing Vader. It'd just be so odd without him

Wouldn't it be equally weird to bring back Hayden to play him if he's only gonna be covered? Maybe they do some flashbacks though.

If they bring Hayden back just to be in the suit that would be VERY weird. If you want Hayden in the suit with JEJ as the voice, and also some shots of him without the helmet/flashbacks with Hayden, that seems ideal.

[Polarbear]

I think I read that Hayden Christensen was asked if JEJ is voicing Vader, and he just replied something like "can't comment on it".

He is in it, I'm sure!

[HOF]

This has so much potential for disaster, but of course I will watch it anyway. Over under 3.5 episodes until Mando and/or Grogu show up?

[The Letter M]

This has so much potential for disaster, but of course I will watch it anyway. Over under 3.5 episodes until Mando and/or Grogu show up?

Wouldn't Mando/Din Djarin be like 10 years old during the time frame of Obi-Wan Kenobi? I guess he could become friends with 10yo Luke. 

-Marc.

[jingle.boy]

I think my ONLY question is whether or not James Earl Jones is voicing Vader. It'd just be so odd without him

Wouldn't it be equally weird to bring back Hayden to play him if he's only gonna be covered? Maybe they do some flashbacks though.

If they bring Hayden back just to be in the suit that would be VERY weird. If you want Hayden in the suit with JEJ as the voice, and also some shots of him without the helmet/flashbacks with Hayden, that seems ideal.

What would really be weird was if JEJ was under the helmet.

[TheOutlawXanadu]

Was watching Ewan on the Jimmy Kimmel Show and learned that his uncle is Wedge Antilles!?!? That's so random but so awesome.

[Cool Chris]

I remember that being news when it was announced he would be in Ep1. I also seem to remember Uncle Wedge advised him not to take the role. I don't recall the reasoning, other than maybe it would end up defining his career and thus limit his opportunities for roles in the future.

[HOF]

This has so much potential for disaster, but of course I will watch it anyway. Over under 3.5 episodes until Mando and/or Grogu show up?

Wouldn't Mando/Din Djarin be like 10 years old during the time frame of Obi-Wan Kenobi? I guess he could become friends with 10yo Luke. 

-Marc.

Maybe we get a baby Boba Fett instead.

[T-ski]

This has so much potential for disaster, but of course I will watch it anyway. Over under 3.5 episodes until Mando and/or Grogu show up?

Wouldn't Mando/Din Djarin be like 10 years old during the time frame of Obi-Wan Kenobi? I guess he could become friends with 10yo Luke. 

-Marc.

Maybe we get a baby Boba Fett instead.

We had toddler Boba Fett in Episode 2.