Robot Chicken: Star Wars

*Raph's Girl* · 04-25-2007, 04:50 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070425/tv_nm/starwars_dc_2

George Lucas and Mark Hamill will reunite for "Robot Chicken: Star Wars," a 30-minute stop-motion animation special for Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late-night programming block.

The special spoofs key scenes and favorite characters from the "Star Wars" universe. It was done in collaboration with Lucas' production company Lucasfilm. Lucas, the creator of the "Star Wars" franchise, will voice a cartoon version of himself, and Hamill will resurrect Luke Skywalker.

The special, set to premiere at 10 p.m. on June 17, comes from "Robot Chicken" creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich. Green directed.

The voice cast also includes Conan O'Brien, Seth MacFarlane, Robert Smigel, Malcolm McDowell, Hulk Hogan,
James Van Der Beek, Donald Faison, Abraham Benrubi,
Breckin Meyer and Joey Fatone.

The special stems from three "Star Wars" skits on "Robot Chicken," including the popular "Emperor's Phone Call," featuring Darth Vader calling Emperor Palpatine to tell him that the Death Star has been blown up.

Representatives for Lucasfilm wanted to post that sketch on StarWars.com, and they set up a meeting with Green and Senreich that turned into a pitch meeting for a special.

"We were big fans of the work that Matt and Seth had done, so when they approached us about the idea to make a 'Robot Chicken' episode dedicated to 'Star Wars,' we were really enthusiastic about it," said Tom Warner, Lucasfilm's senior director of marketing.

The "Star Wars" special was developed with Lucasfilm's approval at every stage. The company also helped with sound files on Chewbacca and R2-D2.

Like just about every child in 1977, Green saw the first "Star Wars" movie.

"It informed my whole creative sensibility, and the 'Star Wars' toys I played with in my childhood inspired my imagination," Green said. "I've always wanted to be a part of a 'Star Wars' project, and I got to make one."

And he got to direct Lucas.

"It was really exciting," Green said. "He was very shy but very playful."

*Ecto Jedi* · 04-25-2007, 04:51 PM

Wow, this is great news! I can't wait to see this thing in motion...

Star Wars + stop-motion animation = heaven.

愛 · 04-25-2007, 05:11 PM

"What the hell is an Aluminum Falcon?!"

So great! I'm excited for this.

*DrSpengler* · 04-25-2007, 05:13 PM

I'll give Lucas some credit, the guy most definately has a sense of humor. This sounds great. Also great to hear Hamill reprising the role of Skywalker.

Now, if they would just do a damn Shadows of the Empire animated flick...

*Revan* · 04-25-2007, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ai

"What the hell is an Aluminum Falcon?!"

I'm just a little pissed that a bunch of ****ing teenagers blew up my death star!

~~LogicDonny~~ · 04-26-2007, 01:44 AM

there was some other great ones.. here some great ones..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfP90uJ12eQ
the phone call with darth vader

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwQV_...elated&search=
George bush as a jedi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVFI_Ra68F0
the empire strike back spoof

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYP1caacP2M
geek wars star trek vs star wars

04-25-2007, 04:50 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Robot Chicken: Star Wars http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070425/tv_nm/starwars_dc_2 George Lucas and Mark Hamill will reunite for "Robot Chicken: Star Wars," a 30-minute stop-motion animation special for Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late-night programming block. The special spoofs key scenes and favorite characters from the "Star Wars" universe. It was done in collaboration with Lucas' production company Lucasfilm. Lucas, the creator of the "Star Wars" franchise, will voice a cartoon version of himself, and Hamill will resurrect Luke Skywalker. The special, set to premiere at 10 p.m. on June 17, comes from "Robot Chicken" creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich. Green directed. The voice cast also includes Conan O'Brien, Seth MacFarlane, Robert Smigel, Malcolm McDowell, Hulk Hogan, James Van Der Beek, Donald Faison, Abraham Benrubi, Breckin Meyer and Joey Fatone. The special stems from three "Star Wars" skits on "Robot Chicken," including the popular "Emperor's Phone Call," featuring Darth Vader calling Emperor Palpatine to tell him that the Death Star has been blown up. Representatives for Lucasfilm wanted to post that sketch on StarWars.com, and they set up a meeting with Green and Senreich that turned into a pitch meeting for a special. "We were big fans of the work that Matt and Seth had done, so when they approached us about the idea to make a 'Robot Chicken' episode dedicated to 'Star Wars,' we were really enthusiastic about it," said Tom Warner, Lucasfilm's senior director of marketing. The "Star Wars" special was developed with Lucasfilm's approval at every stage. The company also helped with sound files on Chewbacca and R2-D2. Like just about every child in 1977, Green saw the first "Star Wars" movie. "It informed my whole creative sensibility, and the 'Star Wars' toys I played with in my childhood inspired my imagination," Green said. "I've always wanted to be a part of a 'Star Wars' project, and I got to make one." And he got to direct Lucas. "It was really exciting," Green said. "He was very shy but very playful." __________________

04-25-2007, 04:51 PM	#2
Ecto Jedi Denki Wo Kitte Kudasai Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,439	Wow, this is great news! I can't wait to see this thing in motion... Star Wars + stop-motion animation = heaven.

04-25-2007, 05:11 PM	#3
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	"What the hell is an Aluminum Falcon?!" So great! I'm excited for this.

04-25-2007, 05:13 PM	#4
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I'll give Lucas some credit, the guy most definately has a sense of humor. This sounds great. Also great to hear Hamill reprising the role of Skywalker. Now, if they would just do a damn Shadows of the Empire animated flick...

04-26-2007, 01:44 AM	#6
~~LogicDonny~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,643	there was some other great ones.. here some great ones.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfP90uJ12eQ the phone call with darth vader http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwQV_...elated&search= George bush as a jedi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVFI_Ra68F0 the empire strike back spoof http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYP1caacP2M geek wars star trek vs star wars