After this brief introduction there is the special. Jan 24, 2017 the countdown to star wars episode viii officially kicked off the day before with the title reveal. The studio filed a 2,000word trademark list covering clothing, toys, staplers, christmas tree. Her grit is tested more than it ever has been, particularly when she must survive an obstacle course known a the eliminator. Early industry estimates have disneylucasfilms star wars. On december 20, 1986, one month after the release of star trek iv. Growing up in the english countryside on a mixture of star wars, the simpsons and aardman. Where is the episode viii trailer and more episode viii questions speculation star wars explained. See how the simpsons predicted star wars future, and nailed. The announcement that star wars episode viii is going to be titled the last jedi has reignited the star wars speculation machine with force. So i decided to weigh in on what i think this title could be referring to follow greg on social media. We had some big time star wars news drop this week, part of which directly affects lego launches in 2019.
Episode vii, was unveiled tuesday, april 29, 2014, on. In an effort to maintain all of the surprises and twists for a films premiere, the studio goes to great. Episode ix is currently in production and wont hit theaters until december 2019, but that hasnt stopped fans from trying to predict its mysterious title. Please do not discuss the sequence mentioned on social media. The franchise began in 1977 with the release of the film star wars later subtitled episode iv. Gavyn sykes and christian simpson provided the additional voices in the film. This encompasses both the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy and the sequel trilogy, the last three films. This will be a place for you to post your wildest of theories or what you think the story is going to be. Does the star wars 9 title mean rey is a skywalker.
Simpsons and star wars crossover fanfiction archive with over 15 stories. In the episode, homer gets drunk at a party and embarrasses marge, so she enrolls them in a marriage counseling retreat. Speculation themes introduced in episode vii the cantina. Williams scores for the three existing trilogies count among the most widely known and popular contributions to modern film music. A new hope an all too familiar character will once again don stormtrooper armor for. We know hes failed to bring back the jedi something han states he holds himself responsible for and has gone in search of the first jedi temple, possibly in an attempt to get to the core of what the order. We can finally start talking more concretely about episode viii. A simpsonsstar wars compendium section to add newer references since the 1998 publication, with. Some make plenty of sense, like the halloween and christmas packages and then theres bart wars, an odd conglomeration. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Star wars episode iv the empire strikes back library jedi.
Rebels, however, fan speculation is leaning heavily in that direction. Based on the cover art, one might expect that each of the four episodes connected to star wars in some way. The voyage home, william shatner hosted saturday night live. Dec 21, 2015 in a 2009 episode cowritten by seth rogen, the simpsons predicted that star wars and the chipmunks would go head to head. We have the greatest fans in this or any other galaxy. The music of star wars was written by composer john williams and performed by the london symphony orchestra for all nine feature films, from 1977 to 2002. Clean memes that are actually funny so i can prove to my parents that memes arent a waste of time duration. Theres been rampant speculation over who the last jedi actually is it. Picture season episode number episode name reference 1. See how the simpsons predicted star wars future, and nailed it. I thought it would have star wars theme, its not its four episode and it mentions mark hammil in one only episode, definitely not what i thought it would be.
Once my boy eagerly pointed out the star wars theme of the dvd cover, i ordered it without looking further, believing that it was a star wars take off such. Today we have a look at a scene shot at pinewood studios back in early may. See how the simpsons predicted star wars future, and. Dec 22, 2015 a new star wars movie sounds like a sure thing now, but back in 2009 three years before force awakens was even a thought in j. A significant number of fans speculated online about the episode title for the film with rumored titles. Abrams was announced as the director of star wars episode ix, replacing colin trevorrow. May 02, 2019 after months of carefully guarded secrecy and endless internet speculation, the cast of the latest incarnation of the space epic, star wars. Episode ix the rise of skywalker 2019 state street press. Meanwhile, it is inconceivable that disney has not already locked up dozens of domain names that include the title. By that point, the actor had been playing captain kirk for 20 years.
As most diehard star wars fans know nien nunb was the copilot in the. Episode vii speculation is swirling like the mists of dagobah around newcomer maisie richardson. Star wars adam driver reveals that episode viii is. Simpsons roasting on an open fire, titled onscreen as the simpsons christmas special, is the first syndicated episode of the american animated tv series the simpsons and tv spectacular, originally airing on december 17, 1989. After the previous entry in the star wars sequel trilogy left parts of the fandom fuming, theres. St episode viii title speculation we have a winner. As far as the subtitle on the simpsons version of episode vii. However, if we to try to use the past to predict the future, we may be able to get close. Obviously, what makes the wait for episode vii so much fun is the speculating that comes with it and all the guessing. Star wars director teases the last jedis opening crawl. After months of carefully guarded secrecy and endless internet speculation, the cast of the latest incarnation of the space epic, star wars. The simpsons end credits dedicating the episode to those. It depicts the adventures of characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.
Star wars 9 is officially titled the rise of skywalker. The last jedi will show luke skywalker having moved away from belief in the standard jedisith dichotomy. Anakins thoughts while being burned on mustafar and turning into darth vader star wars explained duration. What it means exactly is up in the air and likely wont be known for sure until december 15th, but one things for certain. The earthshaking star wars hype around the force awakens may have finally died down, but only because the attention has moved onto its successor although we wont be seeing episode viii until december 2017, theres already speculation as to what the film might be called. In between the steady release of simpsons full season sets, fox has been putting out compilations of related episodes. Star wars is a science fiction franchise originally developed from the 1977 film star wars directed by george lucas. Star wars references in the simpsons pt 4 duration. Nancy cartwright does her 7 simpsons characters in under 40 seconds duration. All are included below, along with some related simpsonsstar wars articles, multimedia releases, and even toys. Dec 21, 2015 see how the simpsons predicted star wars future, and nailed it.
Star wars music fictupedia wiki fandom powered by wikia. Star wars 8 has 3 rumored titles, which one is better. Could an oxfordeducated actress with no movie credits to her name land a key role in star wars. Ever since being acquired by disney in 2012, lucasfilm is renowned for the level of secrecy surrounding their projects. It has been referenced numerous times on the simpsons. Did lucasfilm accidentally reveal the title of episode viii.
A new hope in 1981, which became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. Sad new for star wars fans today as we learn of the death of richard bonehill. Star wars references in the simpsons updated youtube. Of course, in yet another great star warssimpsons crossover, when reprinted the original article on july 24, 2007, in concert with the theatrical release of the simpsons movie, the staff updated the previously included bart wars. Abrams the rise of skywalker approaching fast, you can expect the discourse to get all the more intense in the coming months. Episode vii will include a little nod to star wars. On november 6, 2014, the films title was announced as star wars. First, disney can obviously name episode viii anything it damn well wants to. So if thats true, which likely isnt but its fun to speculate, episode ix title will begin with in or at or with, etc. A lentree des studios ginormous on peut voir une affiche pour star wars episode vii, the apology. In a 2009 episode cowritten by seth rogen, the simpsons predicted that star wars and the chipmunks would go head to head.
Star wars is a longrunning space opera megafranchise. Weve spotted and recorded as many of the star wars references from both the animated series and the comics as possible. Episode viii started filming in february, weve been inundated with the typical story rumors. Christian simpson appeared as a stunt double for hayden christensen. Star wars episode viii has an official title the last jedi.
The star wars movie franchise has parted ways with another director with the reveal that colin trevorrow would no longer be directing the studios scheduled 2019 film star wars. A new star wars movie sounds like a sure thing now, but back in 2009 three years before force awakens was even a thought in j. Once my boy eagerly pointed out the star wars theme of the dvd cover, i ordered it without looking further, believing that it was a star wars take off such as family guy has made. The empire strikes back was famously the darkest star wars film in terms of events and tone, and is also widely considered to be the best.
Is this actually the title of the next star wars film. Episode viii rage of the son episode ix a republic marches on so heres the film naming. Everything we know so far about episode ix, the final chapter in star wars. The episode was written by john swartzwelder and directed by mark kirkland. What does this mean for reys muchdebated parentage mystery in episode ix.
And i answer a bunch of other questions, so lets talk star wars. The episode doesnt introduce many familiar ships or equipment, but two planets bring connections to other parts of the clone wars and star wars legends continuity. Now that we finally know the title of episode viii, i will speculate on what we might see in the film based on the title alone. Where is the episode viii trailer and more episode viii. Originally created in 1977 by george lucas, produced by lucasfilm and distributed by 20th century fox, it is currently owned by disney since the acquisition of lucasfilm in 2012, with lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy serving as a producer for all films released under the disney banner the franchise takes place in a galaxy far, far. I thought it would have star wars theme, its not its four episode and it mentions mark hammil in one only episode.
The simpsons halloween special as it was originally known as begins with marge walking on a stage and warning the audience about what is to come. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas. And the director kept the excitement brimming on tuesday with a pic of the last jedis opening. The new star wars movie is currently competing against a new. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas and centered around a film series that began with the press j to jump to the feed. In the episode, springfield decides to hold a film festival, and famed critic jay sherman is invited to be a judge. He is also the son of mark hamill and was born during the filming of star wars episode v. The rise of skywalker the ninth and supposedly final episode of the saga will be following up the disappointing solo.
Star wars episode 9 lego sets expected in september 2019. The release of the next star wars saga film was pushed back to december 2019, so heres what that means for the lego sets attached to that movie. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the simpsons and star wars universe. Sep 14, 2016 star wars adam driver reveals that highly anticipated episode viii is similar to 80s epic the empire strikes back by ryan smith and heidi parker for mailonline. The snl sketch that predicted our nerd overlords the. A star is burns is the eighteenth episode of the simpsons sixth season. The simpsons totally predicted the new star wars in 2009.
Star wars family tree star wars vader ideas of star wars vader i knew about mara jade and that the skywalkers and solos had kids i didnt know their names. Episode vii rumor mill in fullgear and manufacturing wild speculation at an unprecedented rate, it should come as no surprise that today we receive word on possible titles for. Episode iii revenge of the sith is a 2005 american epic space opera film written and. In appreciation of the fans, we wanted them to be the first to know the title of the next chapter in the skywalker saga. Additionally, the characters personalities are more developed. Apr 02, 2017 star wars references in the simpsons pt 4 duration. If you thought actor jason fleymngs recent beanspilling statement. Then the simpsons go to the store for a christmas photo and marge is ashamed to learn what her son has done. Speculate on characters as small as baby yoda or as important as ol sheev palps. The phantom menace as rehtul minnau, illustrated sketch cards for the topps star wars galaxy series 4 trading card set and made a death star for the empire muggs back. Because simpsons roasting on an open fire was the eighth episode produced, but the first one aired, it has more refined animation than the episodes following it, such as bart the genius and homers odyssey. Sadly, fisher passed away before rian johnsons star wars sequel saw the warm light of day, leading the powers that be to dedicate episode viii to the actress and her longlasting legacy.
Lets take a look at the history of star wars titles to try to figure out what the star wars episode 8 title might be, and also when it will be. Rise of an empire 50 first dates 5050 a beautiful mind a cinderella story a clockwork orange a few good men a knights tale a lot like love a separation a streetcar named desire a walk to remember about time adaptation. Mayored to the mob is the ninth episode of the simpsons tenth season. It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on may 2, 1991. The war of the simpsons is the twentieth episode of the simpsons second season. Jan 31, 2018 on december 20, 1986, one month after the release of star trek iv. Episode viii the last jedi 2017 december 19, 2017 december 19. Jon favreau and david fincher join list of possible star wars.
We do not want anyone spoiled that doesnt want to know anything from star wars. You may remember me from such webpages as bantha dung and the star wars custom resource page was preceisley vintage customising homepage. Feb, 2018 clean memes that are actually funny so i can prove to my parents that memes arent a waste of time duration. Star wars adam driver reveals that highly anticipated episode viii is similar to 80s epic the empire strikes back by ryan smith and heidi parker for mailonline. Richard appeared in both empire strikes back and return of the jedi playing a number of roles such as a stormtrooper, tie fighter pilot, rebel soldier, tauntaun handler and probably the character he is is most known for nien nunb. It first aired on the fox network in the united states on march 5, 1995. Star wars adam driver reveals that episode viii is similar. A collection of star wars homages from the simpsons. The last jedi, rian johnsons divisive blockbuster remains a touchy topic online, and with the premiere of j. After homer discovers quimby has been making corrupt deals with fat tony and forces him. After homer prevents mayor quimby and mark hamill from being trampled at a convention, homer trains to become a bodyguard and is employed by quimby.
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