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. A simpsonsstar wars compendium section to add newer references since the 1998 publication, with. 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. 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. Star wars director teases the last jedis opening crawl. Star wars is a science fiction franchise originally developed from the 1977 film star wars directed by george lucas. The simpsons totally predicted the new star wars in 2009. We had some big time star wars news drop this week, part of which directly affects lego launches in 2019. Meanwhile, it is inconceivable that disney has not already locked up dozens of domain names that include the title.
Please do not discuss the sequence mentioned on social media. Theres been rampant speculation over who the last jedi actually is it. Dec 21, 2015 see how the simpsons predicted star wars future, and nailed it. 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. Episode iii revenge of the sith is a 2005 american epic space opera film written and. The episode was written by john swartzwelder and directed by mark kirkland. Star wars episode iv the empire strikes back library jedi. Star wars 9 is officially titled the rise of skywalker. Star wars episode viii has an official title the last jedi. Obviously, what makes the wait for episode vii so much fun is the speculating that comes with it and all the guessing.
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. See how the simpsons predicted star wars future, and. 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. Feb, 2018 clean memes that are actually funny so i can prove to my parents that memes arent a waste of time duration. A new hope in 1981, which became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. On november 6, 2014, the films title was announced as star wars. 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. See how the simpsons predicted star wars future, and nailed it. 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. Nancy cartwright does her 7 simpsons characters in under 40 seconds duration. So i decided to weigh in on what i think this title could be referring to follow greg on social media. 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. Star wars episode 9 lego sets expected in september 2019. Episode ix the rise of skywalker 2019 state street press.
Her grit is tested more than it ever has been, particularly when she must survive an obstacle course known a the eliminator. Star wars adam driver reveals that episode viii is. Episode viii rage of the son episode ix a republic marches on so heres the film naming. A collection of star wars homages from the simpsons. Star wars music fictupedia wiki fandom powered by wikia. 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. If you thought actor jason fleymngs recent beanspilling statement.
What it means exactly is up in the air and likely wont be known for sure until december 15th, but one things for certain. 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. In a 2009 episode cowritten by seth rogen, the simpsons predicted that star wars and the chipmunks would go head to head. Mayored to the mob is the ninth episode of the simpsons tenth season. By that point, the actor had been playing captain kirk for 20 years. We do not want anyone spoiled that doesnt want to know anything from star wars. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, centered on a film series created by george lucas. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. See how the simpsons predicted star wars future, and nailed. So if thats true, which likely isnt but its fun to speculate, episode ix title will begin with in or at or with, etc. 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. Episode vii will include a little nod to star wars. 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. Anakins thoughts while being burned on mustafar and turning into darth vader star wars explained duration.
Ever since being acquired by disney in 2012, lucasfilm is renowned for the level of secrecy surrounding their projects. However, if we to try to use the past to predict the future, we may be able to get close. 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. Star wars 8 has 3 rumored titles, which one is better. Jon favreau and david fincher join list of possible star wars. Christian simpson appeared as a stunt double for hayden christensen. Episode viii started filming in february, weve been inundated with the typical story rumors. As most diehard star wars fans know nien nunb was the copilot in the. Additionally, the characters personalities are more developed. What does this mean for reys muchdebated parentage mystery in episode ix. 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. In between the steady release of simpsons full season sets, fox has been putting out compilations of related episodes.
Williams scores for the three existing trilogies count among the most widely known and popular contributions to modern film music. Star wars references in the simpsons pt 4 duration. He is also the son of mark hamill and was born during the filming of star wars episode v. Episode vii speculation is swirling like the mists of dagobah around newcomer maisie richardson. Star wars adam driver reveals that episode viii is similar. Jan 31, 2018 on december 20, 1986, one month after the release of star trek iv. After months of carefully guarded secrecy and endless internet speculation, the cast of the latest incarnation of the space epic, star wars. The announcement that star wars episode viii is going to be titled the last jedi has reignited the star wars speculation machine with force. The war of the simpsons is the twentieth episode of the simpsons second season. Picture season episode number episode name reference 1. Everything we know so far about episode ix, the final chapter in star wars. I thought it would have star wars theme, its not its four episode and it mentions mark hammil in one only episode.
Episode viii title speculation, the future of the saga. It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on may 2, 1991. The studio filed a 2,000word trademark list covering clothing, toys, staplers, christmas tree. In the episode, homer gets drunk at a party and embarrasses marge, so she enrolls them in a marriage counseling retreat. All are included below, along with some related simpsonsstar wars articles, multimedia releases, and even toys. As far as the subtitle on the simpsons version of episode vii.
You may remember me from such webpages as bantha dung and the star wars custom resource page was preceisley vintage customising homepage. Star wars references in the simpsons updated youtube. Speculation themes introduced in episode vii the cantina. In an effort to maintain all of the surprises and twists for a films premiere, the studio goes to great.
Jan 24, 2017 the countdown to star wars episode viii officially kicked off the day before with the title reveal. 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. Where is the episode viii trailer and more episode viii questions speculation star wars explained. The franchise began in 1977 with the release of the film star wars later subtitled episode iv. 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. On december 20, 1986, one month after the release of star trek iv. Weve spotted and recorded as many of the star wars references from both the animated series and the comics as possible. 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. Does the star wars 9 title mean rey is a skywalker. The snl sketch that predicted our nerd overlords the. Then the simpsons go to the store for a christmas photo and marge is ashamed to learn what her son has done. Did lucasfilm accidentally reveal the title of episode viii.
After homer discovers quimby has been making corrupt deals with fat tony and forces him. In appreciation of the fans, we wanted them to be the first to know the title of the next chapter in the skywalker saga. 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. Based on the cover art, one might expect that each of the four episodes connected to star wars in some way. Come in to read stories and fanfics that span multiple fandoms in the simpsons and star wars universe. A star is burns is the eighteenth episode of the simpsons sixth season. The rise of skywalker the ninth and supposedly final episode of the saga will be following up the disappointing solo. Rebels, however, fan speculation is leaning heavily in that direction. Fall 2019 star wars fans new and old can discover the exciting action from the star wars saga with figures, lightsabers, and more from star wars galaxy of adventures. 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. 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.
All of the speculation regarding the films full title was finally put to rest on january 23, 2017, when the projects official title was revealed to be star wars. 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. This will be a place for you to post your wildest of theories or what you think the story is going to be. A new hope an all too familiar character will once again don stormtrooper armor for. Abrams the rise of skywalker approaching fast, you can expect the discourse to get all the more intense in the coming months.
Early industry estimates have disneylucasfilms star wars. This encompasses both the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy and the sequel trilogy, the last three films. Could an oxfordeducated actress with no movie credits to her name land a key role in star wars. Today we have a look at a scene shot at pinewood studios back in early may. Episode viii the last jedi 2017 december 19, 2017 december 19. 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. The voyage home, william shatner hosted saturday night live.
We have the greatest fans in this or any other galaxy. The new star wars movie is currently competing against a new. It first aired on the fox network in the united states on march 5, 1995. A significant number of fans speculated online about the episode title for the film with rumored titles. The simpsons end credits dedicating the episode to those. 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. First, disney can obviously name episode viii anything it damn well wants to. 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. Some make plenty of sense, like the halloween and christmas packages and then theres bart wars, an odd conglomeration. 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. Star wars 8 international titles suggest the last jedi is plural. And i answer a bunch of other questions, so lets talk star wars.
It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on december 20, 1998. Clean memes that are actually funny so i can prove to my parents that memes arent a waste of time duration. Growing up in the english countryside on a mixture of star wars, the simpsons and aardman. After the previous entry in the star wars sequel trilogy left parts of the fandom fuming, theres. And with an episode all about teens smuggling spice, theres some stuff to unpack there, too. Abrams was announced as the director of star wars episode ix, replacing colin trevorrow. 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. Simpsons and star wars crossover fanfiction archive with over 15 stories. Star wars is a longrunning space opera megafranchise. Speculate on characters as small as baby yoda or as important as ol sheev palps. And the director kept the excitement brimming on tuesday with a pic of the last jedis opening.
It depicts the adventures of characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Where is the episode viii trailer and more episode viii. We can finally start talking more concretely about episode viii. The last jedi will show luke skywalker having moved away from belief in the standard jedisith dichotomy. It has been referenced numerous times on the simpsons. 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. 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. Sad new for star wars fans today as we learn of the death of richard bonehill. Is this actually the title of the next star wars film. The last jedi, rian johnsons divisive blockbuster remains a touchy topic online, and with the premiere of j. Carrie fishers brother fought for her to be in star wars. St episode viii title speculation we have a winner.
This is a place for those who want to speculate on any star wars news, theories, or new and old leaks from the star wars movie franchise coming from disney. Apr 02, 2017 star wars references in the simpsons pt 4 duration. A lentree des studios ginormous on peut voir une affiche pour star wars episode vii, the apology. After this brief introduction there is the special. Episode vii, was unveiled tuesday, april 29, 2014, on. In the episode, springfield decides to hold a film festival, and famed critic jay sherman is invited to be a judge. 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. 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.
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