Topic: Star Wars

This week, we’re starting our Month long discussion on Star Wars, with the anticipation of the new Movie ‘Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’. Get out your light sabers, prepare your wookie roar, and remember that “It’s a Trap!” Let’s talk Star Wars!

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Origins

Created by George Lucas in 1977

Originally, George Lucas wanted to do Flash Gordon movie, but couldn’t secure the rights.

Element of Joseph Campbells The Hero with a Thousand Faces

Secured sequel rights before first film ever released

Science Fiction vs Science Fantasy

Science Fiction = Less Fantastical, More realistic based off the universe. Could actually exist in theory

Science Fantasy = More Fantastical, Less emphasis on explaining how things work, unlikely to ever really happen/exist.

Key Features of Star Wars

• The Force
• Jedi / Sith
• Light Sabers
• Blasters
• Republic
• Universe seems a lot like the Wild West/Pirates
• Droids
• Aliens / Language
• Mix of Sci-fi and Fantasy elements

Movies

Prequel Trilogy

• The Phantom Menace (1999)
• Attack of the Clones (2002)
• Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Star Wars Story:

• Solo (2018)
• Rogue One (2016)

Original Trilogy:

• A New Hope (1977)
• The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
• Return of the Jedi (1983)

Sequel Trilogy

• The Force Awakens (2015)
• The Last Jedi (2017)
• The Rise of the Skywalker (2019)

TV Series

• Ewoks
• Clone Wars
• Rebels
• Resistance
• Mandalorian

Other Media

Expanded Universe / Also known as the Legends

Books, Lots of books

Lots of games

TIE Fighter / X-Wing

Jedi Knight series (Jedi Outcast)

Knights of the Old Republic

Force Unleashed

Battle Front

Fallen Order

MMOs (Old Republic / Galaxy)

Theme Parks

FANS

Trooping / 501st

Wookipedia

Concern over Tim.