Episode 36: Star Wars Tutorial

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!

AIDS Life Cycle
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Tutorial
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
1) The Phantom Menace (1999)
2) Attack of the Clones (2002)
3) Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Star Wars Story
• Solo (2018)
• Rogue One (2016)

Original Trilogy
4) A New Hope (1977)
5) The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
6) Return of the Jedi (1983)

Sequel Trilogy
7) The Force Awakens
8) The Last Jedi
9) The Rise of the Skywalker

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.