Order your Star Wars films

[Zardnaar]

I don't mind the ewoks and think they get a bad rap. They provide a nice balance to the dark intensity of the Luke-Vader-Emperor scene. Plus, it was kind of fun seeing their bodies flung by explosions, and who can forget the sad ewok nudging his dead friend/lover/relative?

I never saw Battle of Endor or Caravan of Courage. The minute of the Holiday Special that i watched was enough for me.

I don't have any major problem with the Ewoks either.

 

[Hussar]

I can see not having a problem with ewoks, but, you have to admit, they do kinda stand out like a sore thumb. None of the other movies features "cute aliens" so prominently. Even the Jawas were more scary than cute. And, it does kinda make a rather unfortunately plot hole when the cream of the Empire's soldiers get their asses handed to them by a bunch of spear wielding teddy bears. Does tend to make the Stormtroopers seem awfully goofy.

 

[Zardnaar]

I can see not having a problem with ewoks, but, you have to admit, they do kinda stand out like a sore thumb. None of the other movies features "cute aliens" so prominently. Even the Jawas were more scary than cute. And, it does kinda make a rather unfortunately plot hole when the cream of the Empire's soldiers get their asses handed to them by a bunch of spear wielding teddy bears. Does tend to make the Stormtroopers seem awfully goofy.

They did use traps etc and Stormtroopers already goofy.

But yeah they do stick out a bit.

 

[Mercurius]

I can see not having a problem with ewoks, but, you have to admit, they do kinda stand out like a sore thumb. None of the other movies features "cute aliens" so prominently. Even the Jawas were more scary than cute. And, it does kinda make a rather unfortunately plot hole when the cream of the Empire's soldiers get their asses handed to them by a bunch of spear wielding teddy bears. Does tend to make the Stormtroopers seem awfully goofy.

Agreed. Return of the Jedi is a great but flawed film. It really feels a bit patched together, far less cohesive than the perfectly crafted Empire, and without the fresh rawness of A New Hope, even if more polished.

 

[Zardnaar]

Agreed. Return of the Jedi is a great but flawed film. It really feels a bit patched together, far less cohesive than the perfectly crafted Empire, and without the fresh rawness of A New Hope, even if more polished.

It's still got one if the best space battles in any film though.

Rogue One did well in that regard as well.

 

[GreyLord]

Ewoks Caravan of Courage
Ewoks Battle for Endor
Return of the Jedi (Ewoks mvp)
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Everything else.

I saw Battle for Endor at the movie theatre lol.

The Ewok movies were released at the movie theaters?!

I did not know this. Is this really correct?

That would mean, beyond the Clone Wars cartoon release, there was another small SW film released to the theaters. Anyone know how much it made or not?

 

[lowkey13]

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[Zardnaar]

The Ewok movies were released at the movie theaters?!

I did not know this. Is this really correct?

That would mean, beyond the Clone Wars cartoon release, there was another small SW film released to the theaters. Anyone know how much it made or not?

Idk if it varied by country or had a limited release.

It may have been someone using a VHS tape.

If it was officially released idk. I thought it was. Same theatre you used to be able to play Megadrive games on the big screen.

Same one I saw Jedi at in the big screen with my brother. I remember the scene of some alien being electrocuted or something. Had blue energy cascading over it.

It had a theatrical release in the UK, in in NZ. It would have been 87 or 88 I saw it.

80s NZ was often months or years behind overseas releases.

 

[Jacob Lewis]

The Ewok movies were released at the movie theaters?!

I did not know this. Is this really correct?

That would mean, beyond the Clone Wars cartoon release, there was another small SW film released to the theaters. Anyone know how much it made or not?

This is not correct. These were not theatrical releases. They were made specifically for television, and then later released through home video. First VHS, and then DVD. I think it may even be available on Blu-ray. I'll need to double-check on that.

EDIT: No for blu-ray. And a single DVD was released back in 2004 as a double-feature for both Ewok movies.

That doesn't mean it has never been shown in a theater somewhere, but theater technology at the time it was made didn't allow for projecting media from VHS or TV broadcasts. It had to be distributed as film reels, which it was not.

Interestingly, the ewok shows were handled by Lucas directly after the embarrassment of the Holiday Special that was produced by studio executives who believed variety shows were the magic formula for everything. It was a hard lesson for George who grew distrustful of anyone else handling his creations.

Anyway, I don't think the topic specified theatrical releases (though it may have been implied). But I believe the vast majority is unfamiliar with anything beyond the major movies. Fortunately, they aren't missing anything special about these made for tv films.

But I would submit that Star Wars Rebels offers one of the most satisfying experiences yet. It bridges that original trilogy feel with clone wars style sequences and intrigue. The characters are well developed and constantly growing throughout the entire four season run. The storylines add greater depth and comprehension to the larger story while staying focused on the characters who have their own saga which neatly intersects in interesting places. Hands down, one of my all-time favorites and a great reference for the way I structure my own Star Wars games.

 

[Zardnaar]

This is not correct. These were not theatrical releases. They were made specifically for television, and then later released through home video. First VHS, and then DVD. I think it may even be available on Blu-ray. I'll need to double-check on that.

EDIT: No for blu-ray. And a single DVD was released back in 2004 as a double-feature for both Ewok movies.

That doesn't mean it has never been shown in a theater somewhere, but theater technology at the time it was made didn't allow for projecting media from VHS or TV broadcasts. It had to be distributed as film reels, which it was not.

Interestingly, the ewok shows were handled by Lucas directly after the embarrassment of the Holiday Special that was produced by studio executives who believed variety shows were the magic formula for everything. It was a hard lesson for George who grew distrustful of anyone else handling his creations.

Anyway, I don't think the topic specified theatrical releases (though it may have been implied). But I believe the vast majority is unfamiliar with anything beyond the major movies. Fortunately, they aren't missing anything special about these made for tv films.

But I would submit that Star Wars Rebels offers one of the most satisfying experiences yet. It bridges that original trilogy feel with clone wars style sequences and intrigue. The characters are well developed and constantly growing throughout the entire four season run. The storylines add greater depth and comprehension to the larger story while staying focused on the characters who have their own saga which neatly intersects in interesting places. Hands down, one of my all-time favorites and a great reference for the way I structure my own Star Wars games.

Wikipedia tells me the Ewok movies got a theatrical release in the UK.

Back then NZ did source stuff from the UK and movies were released years late in some cases.


For example I saw Bill and Ted's Excellent adventure in the theatre after the second movie had been released.