Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker

[DigiFluid]

time travel dont sound like a Star Wars thing

if there is time travel it'd have to be in a very specific context & the result of a unique set of circumstances (not something that can be replicated any time by any conceivable science)

like a phenomenon made possible by a rare "force storm" or something

There was the "world between worlds" in Rebels that one might kind of view as a sort of time traveling....but then, as you say, that was a very unique set of circumstances which couldn't be replicated again by any conceivable (SW) science.

[SoulReaver]

The full quote is "Jar Jar's the key to all this, if we get Jar Jar working. 'Cause he's a funnier character than we've ever had in the movies," and it's from roughly 1997-99, during the production of The Phantom Menace.

So, your grand behind-the-scenes theory is that....over 20 years ago, they were making a character they weren't even sure would work technically (first fully-CGI character), weren't sure would land comically, for a movie they had no idea how it would be received, at the start of a prequel trilogy of films they had no idea how long would take them to make....so that said character could become a villain in a sequel trilogy of movies that George was vocally adamant about never ever being made? Okay then.

I suppose the saucer people and the reverse vampires are also in on the conspiracy.

good so you're saying Lucas' idea basically failed (it did but then given the backlash did he have a choice? I for one found Jar Jar moderately entertaining but not annoying either)

[DigiFluid]

good so you're saying Lucas' idea basically failed (it did but then given the backlash did he have a choice? I for one found Jar Jar moderately entertaining but not annoying either)

"Lucas's idea" was to make a funny CGI character for the film he was making at the time, Episode I. Whether that succeeded or failed is a matter of taste.

'Darth Jar Jar' is a stupid internet thing that took off in 2015, which was never George Lucas's idea or intent.

[SoulReaver]

"Lucas's idea" was to make a funny CGI character for the film he was making at the time, Episode I. Whether that succeeded or failed is a matter of taste.

'Darth Jar Jar' is a stupid internet thing that took off in 2015, which was never George Lucas's idea or intent.

so all his talk of a key was just for that '_' mucho underwhelming (but maybe he always was the eccentric sort of chap even before old age set in)

[magi877]

One thing that caught my attention: that shot of the hundreds (thousands?) of Star Destroyers.

Those aren't First Order Star Destroyers. Those are Imperial Star Destroyers, and not even recent ones.

The First Order Star Destroyers (Resurgent-class) appeared in TFA and TLJ, and look like this.

The ones in this trailer are Imperial-I class Star Destroyers, which we've only seen depicted on screen in Rebels, Rogue One, and ANH. By the time of ESB/ROTJ, they had been phased out in favour of the Imperial-II class (note the different comm arrays atop the bridge tower - you can clearly see the -I type comm towers in this new TRoS teaser).

And with the TFA/TLJ being set 34 years post-ANH....why on Earth is a fleet of 40+ year old warships appearing here? Something to do with Palpatine's return? Maybe something to do with the Contingency/Operation Cinder?

I can't wait to find out!

it probably does have something to do with the empire's contingency ops and establishing a presence/last bastion in the unknown regions. of which, it would of had to be a generational mission-at least one generation, yes?

but

in ep 8 when Leia said they were headed to the outer rim to find some possible allies, it is possible it could be the Mandalorians.. as in official military of, not bounty hunters

the empire did have a presence there when mandalore was still loyal to the empire (seen in rebels), could be possible that they kept and maintained whatever ships were left there when they became independent

but then, i guess JJ can just make them be whoever he wants them to be


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and the 'dark Rey' with the double sided sabre? any thoughts on whether this is 'real' or a force vision/dream?

[P-90_177]

it probably does have something to do with the empire's contingency ops and establishing a presence/last bastion in the unknown regions. of which, it would of had to be a generational mission-at least one generation, yes?

but

in ep 8 when Leia said they were headed to the outer rim to find some possible allies, it is possible it could be the Mandalorians.. as in official military of, not bounty hunters

the empire did have a presence there when mandalore was still loyal to the empire (seen in rebels), could be possible that they kept and maintained whatever ships were left there when they became independent

but then, i guess JJ can just make them be whoever he wants them to be


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and the 'dark Rey' with the double sided sabre? any thoughts on whether this is 'real' or a force vision/dream?

I admit it would be cool to see some other force than Imperials using ISD.

[magi877]

I admit it would be cool to see some other force than Imperials using ISD.

according to this 'leak' those ships are full of red

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainm...-theories-date

[DigiFluid]

FINAL TRAILER

[P-90_177]

Ok... Feeling the hype now.

[DigiFluid]

A handful of thoughts....

- I bet that was meant to be Leia's (or possibly Luke's) Endor helmet at the beginning
- three films in and Rey and Ren's lightsaber fighting still looks awkward
- more Palps and I still can't figure out how he fits into this
- ooo the Star Destroyer rising up out of the ice/water!
- holy crap, the Ghost is in that giant fleet shot!
- Mark starting--and Carrie finishing--"the Force will be with you, always" -- ow, my heart

[Kilgharrah]

The Ghost? Where? I don't see it.

[DigiFluid]

The Ghost? Where? I don't see it.

Right at the beginning, leading the fleet till the Falcon swoops in

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[Kilgharrah]

1:00?
Right side of the screen?

[DigiFluid]

I mean, I attached a screenshot where I circled it in lime green, not sure what else you want from me

[Teddybrown]

Booked my tickets