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(Season 2)
It's been 3 days, I'm going to start talking about it. I waited but there is still the possibility of: mute the hashtag.
(Season 2)It's been 3 days, I'm going to start talking about it. I waited but there is still the possibility of: mute the hashtag.
#TheMandalorian OK here we go.
I will keep this pace: I'll wait until Monday to share screenshots. Besides the hashtag, this is a good way to avoid spoilers.
As a reminder, I loved this episode. https://twitter.com/TheSpaceshipper/status/1322190209946177538
OK here we go.I will keep this pace: I'll wait until Monday to share screenshots. Besides the hashtag, this is a good way to avoid spoilers.
As a reminder, I loved this episode. https://twitter.com/TheSpaceshipper/status/1322190209946177538
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I really appreciate that the show embraces its western roots. There is the SW imagery, but its heart, characters and twists are worthy of a typical western. Simple but effective.
Even The Child, despite his popularity, is not the heart of the episode. I love it.
I really appreciate that the show embraces its western roots. There is the SW imagery, but its heart, characters and twists are worthy of a typical western. Simple but effective.
Even The Child, despite his popularity, is not the heart of the episode. I love it.
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A chapter logically named The Marshal.
Western to the death. But we will come back to it below...
A chapter logically named The Marshal.
Western to the death. But we will come back to it below...
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For the ships, it will be quick: there is literally a single shot of the Razor Crest in space
But a nice, classic shot:
For the ships, it will be quick: there is literally a single shot of the Razor Crest in space
But a nice, classic shot:
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A classic, iconic shot for the saga, which also returns to one of the most famous planets:
A classic, iconic shot for the saga, which also returns to one of the most famous planets:
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Here is the original Tatooine mattepainting in Star Wars (1977), then shots from the Mandalorian S1E5 (2019), Return of the Jedi (1983) and The Phantom Menace (1999)
Here is the original Tatooine mattepainting in Star Wars (1977), then shots from the Mandalorian S1E5 (2019), Return of the Jedi (1983) and The Phantom Menace (1999)
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The Razor Crest is then entitled to four aerial shots, aka the time to land at Tatooine. The bounty hunter has reached the next stage of his quest.
The Razor Crest is then entitled to four aerial shots, aka the time to land at Tatooine. The bounty hunter has reached the next stage of his quest.
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That's all for the ship(s).
Fortunately, the artworks are back in the credits. Here for Gor Koresh, voiced by John Leguizamo (Luigi in the Super Mario Bros movie, yes I know he has a long career but he will remain Luigi for me ^^)
That's all for the ship(s).
Fortunately, the artworks are back in the credits. Here for Gor Koresh, voiced by John Leguizamo (Luigi in the Super Mario Bros movie, yes I know he has a long career but he will remain Luigi for me ^^)
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Gor Koresh is an Abyssin, a species introduced in the very first movie.
The original one was a little more frightening
Gor Koresh is an Abyssin, a species introduced in the very first movie.
The original one was a little more frightening
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John Rosengrant embodies Gor Koresh.
Puppeteer supervisor on Mando, John Rosengrant is the co-founder of Legacy Effects, alumnus of the late Stan Winston and a SFX legend. Before Baby Yoda, you have admired his work for 4 decades. Hello @SWinstonSchool <3
John Rosengrant embodies Gor Koresh.
Puppeteer supervisor on Mando, John Rosengrant is the co-founder of Legacy Effects, alumnus of the late Stan Winston and a SFX legend. Before Baby Yoda, you have admired his work for 4 decades. Hello @SWinstonSchool <3
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Someone is back and it's great to see this actor. I would not say more (we will undoubtedly have the opportunity for a future chapter), and it was especially to compare the artwork with the result on the screen, as usual.
Someone is back and it's great to see this actor. I would not say more (we will undoubtedly have the opportunity for a future chapter), and it was especially to compare the artwork with the result on the screen, as usual.
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I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that a concept art is used to convey a visual idea, but does not necessarily include the details that one could imagine.
Artists don't necessarily know what costume or weapons the character will have. It's a tool
I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that a concept art is used to convey a visual idea, but does not necessarily include the details that one could imagine.
Artists don't necessarily know what costume or weapons the character will have. It's a tool
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For example, Boba Fett's costume is different in the series. The artist used old works as a reference here.
(hello Massiff! Introduced in Attack on the Clones, 2002, seen in The Clone Wars)
For example, Boba Fett's costume is different in the series. The artist used old works as a reference here.
(hello Massiff! Introduced in Attack on the Clones, 2002, seen in The Clone Wars)
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Other Tatooine inhabitants are back: Scurriers from A New Hope: Special Edition (1997), Pit droids (The Phantom Menace, 1999, already seen last season) and Banthas.
Other Tatooine inhabitants are back: Scurriers from A New Hope: Special Edition (1997), Pit droids (The Phantom Menace, 1999, already seen last season) and Banthas.
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As well as someone who has the same helmet maker as the notorious Constable Zuvio, nearly erased from The Force Awakens (2015).
As well as someone who has the same helmet maker as the notorious Constable Zuvio, nearly erased from The Force Awakens (2015).
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We already know the members of the Lucasfilm Concept Design Department: Doug Chiang, Ryan Church, Erik Tiemens and Christian Alzmann. Artists who have been working on the aesthetics of this license for a very long time.
We already know the members of the Lucasfilm Concept Design Department: Doug Chiang, Ryan Church, Erik Tiemens and Christian Alzmann. Artists who have been working on the aesthetics of this license for a very long time.
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However, won't you refuse a short throwback to the past?
Doug Chiang: The Phantom Menace (1999), The Mandalorian (S1, 2019), The Force Awakens (2015, but a ship introduced in Mando) and Attack of the Clones (2002).
However, won't you refuse a short throwback to the past?
Doug Chiang: The Phantom Menace (1999), The Mandalorian (S1, 2019), The Force Awakens (2015, but a ship introduced in Mando) and Attack of the Clones (2002).
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Ryan Church: The Mandalorian (S1, 2019), Rogue One (2016) and Attack of the Clones (2002).
Ryan Church: The Mandalorian (S1, 2019), Rogue One (2016) and Attack of the Clones (2002).
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Erik Tiemens: Galaxy's Edge (2019), Revenge of the Sith (2005, but ship introduced in The Clone Wars), The Force Awakens (2015) and Attack of the Clones (2002).
Erik Tiemens: Galaxy's Edge (2019), Revenge of the Sith (2005, but ship introduced in The Clone Wars), The Force Awakens (2015) and Attack of the Clones (2002).
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Christian Alzmann: Rogue One (2016), The Mandalorian (S1, 2019), The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and The Force Awakens (2015).
Christian Alzmann: Rogue One (2016), The Mandalorian (S1, 2019), The Rise of Skywalker (2019) and The Force Awakens (2015).
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The concept team is so talented. And that's just the beginning.
Anton Grandert? The Mandalorian (2019), Battlefront (2015), Battlefront II (2017).
The concept team is so talented. And that's just the beginning.
Anton Grandert? The Mandalorian (2019), Battlefront (2015), Battlefront II (2017).
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Back to the Krayt Dragon, a species whose skeleton is visible from the original film. Its fiberglass bones deteriorated in Tunisia for decades.
But first, a really fun fact: https://twitter.com/PhilSzostak/status/1323023614933827584
Back to the Krayt Dragon, a species whose skeleton is visible from the original film. Its fiberglass bones deteriorated in Tunisia for decades.
But first, a really fun fact: https://twitter.com/PhilSzostak/status/1323023614933827584
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The Krayt Dragon has left lasting memories for video game players. We often quote KotOR, but this concept art by Cory Allemeier for Bounty Hunter (LucasArts, 2002), a year earlier, looks a lot like the scene from the TV series.
The Krayt Dragon has left lasting memories for video game players. We often quote KotOR, but this concept art by Cory Allemeier for Bounty Hunter (LucasArts, 2002), a year earlier, looks a lot like the scene from the TV series.
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Obviosuly, I love the speeder bike built with a 620C racing engine, the same engine used by Anakin for his custom-built podracer, more than 4 decades sooner.
The wink is so assumed that its introduction is staged to emphasize it.
Obviosuly, I love the speeder bike built with a 620C racing engine, the same engine used by Anakin for his custom-built podracer, more than 4 decades sooner.
The wink is so assumed that its introduction is staged to emphasize it.
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The same Swoop bike (Zephyr-J) from Mando S1E5.
A design that strongly recalls this @TyRuben concept art for Star Wars: special Edition (1997).
The same Swoop bike (Zephyr-J) from Mando S1E5.
A design that strongly recalls this @TyRuben concept art for Star Wars: special Edition (1997).
I knew it!! Just lost the third part of this thread... 
A blackout. Of course, the first of the year. This is The Way.
A blackout. Of course, the first of the year. This is The Way.
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Too tired to redo 30 tweets today, but I want to finish the Greater krayt dragon.
Yes it's bigger than the bones in the original movie, no it's not a sandworm. We just don't see his feet. Like this; https://twitter.com/eleventhirtyate/status/1323275913497366528
Too tired to redo 30 tweets today, but I want to finish the Greater krayt dragon.
Yes it's bigger than the bones in the original movie, no it's not a sandworm. We just don't see his feet. Like this; https://twitter.com/eleventhirtyate/status/1323275913497366528
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Like this one, but leaner.
We love Terryl Whitlatch, by the way. https://twitter.com/TheRealIanCoe/status/1323276705314865155
Like this one, but leaner.
We love Terryl Whitlatch, by the way. https://twitter.com/TheRealIanCoe/status/1323276705314865155
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We're not done with concept artists yet. See you tomorrow.
Art from SW Uprising (2015) by Brian Matyas:
We're not done with concept artists yet. See you tomorrow.
Art from SW Uprising (2015) by Brian Matyas:
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Damn, @starwars gave the proper credits for the closing credits artworks. Here we go again.
Let's continue with Brian Matyas, a talented character designer:
Damn, @starwars gave the proper credits for the closing credits artworks. Here we go again.
Let's continue with Brian Matyas, a talented character designer:
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@brianmatyasart made a lot of artworks for the game SW Uprising (2015-2016). I love his art.
@brianmatyasart made a lot of artworks for the game SW Uprising (2015-2016). I love his art.
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After fine-tuning the design of The Child, @CAlzmann 's style is one of the cornerstones of the series aesthetic:
After fine-tuning the design of The Child, @CAlzmann 's style is one of the cornerstones of the series aesthetic:
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Oh Ryan just tweeted about it.
That's the best Swoop! ;) https://twitter.com/rchurchdesign/status/1323325080290521094
Oh Ryan just tweeted about it.
That's the best Swoop! ;) https://twitter.com/rchurchdesign/status/1323325080290521094
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And the last one, by @KhangLeDesign
Here with his concept art for ID4: Resurgence (2016) and Rogue One (2016).
And the last one, by @KhangLeDesign
Here with his concept art for ID4: Resurgence (2016) and Rogue One (2016).
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One last artist: Tony McVey (Gremlins, Dark Crystal) works on SW since Return of the Jedi (1983).
He sculpted Salacious Crumb (and the Kowakian monkey-lizard for Season 1).
All generations of SW artists work on this series.
One last artist: Tony McVey (Gremlins, Dark Crystal) works on SW since Return of the Jedi (1983).
He sculpted Salacious Crumb (and the Kowakian monkey-lizard for Season 1).
All generations of SW artists work on this series.
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Let's finish this thread!
One more thing about the Krayt Dragon: the Pearl is nothing new. Every KotOR player will remember it, but they were introduced in books almost a decade earlier.
(And a little more about the dragon: https://twitter.com/EckhartsLadder/status/1323388777381986304)
Let's finish this thread!
One more thing about the Krayt Dragon: the Pearl is nothing new. Every KotOR player will remember it, but they were introduced in books almost a decade earlier.
(And a little more about the dragon: https://twitter.com/EckhartsLadder/status/1323388777381986304)
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Cobb Vanth isn't a new characted, too. He was created by @ChuckWendig
But Timothy Oliphant was a perfect choice. Justified/Deadwood vibes. The funny thing is that Oliphant is currently in Fargo S4, in a policeman role... very different :) https://twitter.com/DelReyStarWars/status/1323298658004205570
Cobb Vanth isn't a new characted, too. He was created by @ChuckWendig
But Timothy Oliphant was a perfect choice. Justified/Deadwood vibes. The funny thing is that Oliphant is currently in Fargo S4, in a policeman role... very different :) https://twitter.com/DelReyStarWars/status/1323298658004205570
#TheMandalorian is @ILMVFX Animation Supervisor on Mando. He worked on Toy Story, Space Cowboys, Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango, Rogue One, The Phantom Menace, Attach of the Clones, Super 8, Pacific Rim, the Mandalorian...
is @ILMVFX Animation Supervisor on Mando. He worked on Toy Story, Space Cowboys, Pirates of the Caribbean, Rango, Rogue One, The Phantom Menace, Attach of the Clones, Super 8, Pacific Rim, the Mandalorian...
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Unfortunately, they usually reveal the secrets of special effects after the broadcast ends. This is why I have nothing to show.
But Hal did show some teeth.
https://twitter.com/halhickel/status/1323437374928429057
Unfortunately, they usually reveal the secrets of special effects after the broadcast ends. This is why I have nothing to show.
But Hal did show some teeth.
https://twitter.com/halhickel/status/1323437374928429057
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Star Wars: Masters of TerÀs KÀsi (LucasArts, 1997) saw several characters clash, including Boba Fett, Jodo Kast (Mandalorian armor), Hoar (Tusken Raider) and Thok (Gamorrean guard). Funny coincidence, or not.
Solo (2018) @JonKasdan script also referred to it.
Star Wars: Masters of TerÀs KÀsi (LucasArts, 1997) saw several characters clash, including Boba Fett, Jodo Kast (Mandalorian armor), Hoar (Tusken Raider) and Thok (Gamorrean guard). Funny coincidence, or not.
Solo (2018) @JonKasdan script also referred to it.
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Let's continuer with the concept artists.
@BenjaminJLast worled on The Batman, Jurassic World 3, Deadpool 2, Hobbs &Shaw and The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
His "Orbital Express" original work is a personal favorite.
Let's continuer with the concept artists.
@BenjaminJLast worled on The Batman, Jurassic World 3, Deadpool 2, Hobbs &Shaw and The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
His "Orbital Express" original work is a personal favorite.
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Working at ILM for more than 3 decades, John Goodson is another industry legend: Ghostbusters 2, BTTF2, Trek 6/7/8/2009, Starship Troopers, Galaxy Quest, Deep Impact, Mission to Mars, SW 1/2/3, Rogue One, Solo... and the Enterprise E & Razor Crest models.
Working at ILM for more than 3 decades, John Goodson is another industry legend: Ghostbusters 2, BTTF2, Trek 6/7/8/2009, Starship Troopers, Galaxy Quest, Deep Impact, Mission to Mars, SW 1/2/3, Rogue One, Solo... and the Enterprise E & Razor Crest models.
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@artbyabc has been immersed in the Star Wars universe for two decades, having worked for LucasArts for a long time and then for animated series (Rebels, Resistance).
@artbyabc has been immersed in the Star Wars universe for two decades, having worked for LucasArts for a long time and then for animated series (Rebels, Resistance).
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Can't forget concept researcher @PhilSzostak - the best account to follow here if you love SW concept design.
He wrote most of the recent "Art of SW" books, and we're waiting his Art of Mandalorian (Season 1 only) for next month.
Can't forget concept researcher @PhilSzostak - the best account to follow here if you love SW concept design.
He wrote most of the recent "Art of SW" books, and we're waiting his Art of Mandalorian (Season 1 only) for next month.
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1/ Scurriers: Art by @TyRuben for SW: Special Edition (1997)
2/ Art by @CAlzmann for Mando S2E1
1/ Scurriers: Art by @TyRuben for SW: Special Edition (1997)
2/ Art by @CAlzmann for Mando S2E1
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Another proof than SW is a real space doc: https://twitter.com/StarWarsVisComp/status/1322975371738943488
Another proof than SW is a real space doc: https://twitter.com/StarWarsVisComp/status/1322975371738943488
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Little does Luke know... https://twitter.com/CadBanesBounty/status/1323266159018450947
Little does Luke know... https://twitter.com/CadBanesBounty/status/1323266159018450947
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R5-D4 (still my secret Skippy, a Force-sensitive droid at the heart of the saga. Another proof!
)
R5-D4 (still my secret Skippy, a Force-sensitive droid at the heart of the saga. Another proof!
)
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@jeffzugale did the 3D modeling, mechanical design and 3D printing from the Tatooine Miner soldier helmet concept art.
@jeffzugale did the 3D modeling, mechanical design and 3D printing from the Tatooine Miner soldier helmet concept art.
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@WEarlBrown (Preacher, True Detective, Deep Impact) play the Weequay bartender. He was Dan Dority, the barman in Deadwood... where Timothy Olyphant was the Sheriff!
@WEarlBrown (Preacher, True Detective, Deep Impact) play the Weequay bartender. He was Dan Dority, the barman in Deadwood... where Timothy Olyphant was the Sheriff!
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Don't miss the nice thread W. Earl Brown wrote: https://twitter.com/WEarlBrown/status/1322260424851509248
Don't miss the nice thread W. Earl Brown wrote: https://twitter.com/WEarlBrown/status/1322260424851509248
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By daring to print his own style, @ludwiggoransson succeeds in finding the right musical balance.
"Ine Season 2, it's a different kind of payoff now, when you hear the theme. I've been able to do a lot of different iterations." https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/mandalorian-season-2-music-ludwig-goransson-interview
By daring to print his own style, @ludwiggoransson succeeds in finding the right musical balance.
"Ine Season 2, it's a different kind of payoff now, when you hear the theme. I've been able to do a lot of different iterations." https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/mandalorian-season-2-music-ludwig-goransson-interview
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And finally (finally!), I loved how the series takes the Tuskens Raiders to a whole new level. They are no longer one-dimensional and cruel. One culture, one language. To be afraid of what you don't know.
But this development is not the result of chance...
And finally (finally!), I loved how the series takes the Tuskens Raiders to a whole new level. They are no longer one-dimensional and cruel. One culture, one language. To be afraid of what you don't know.
But this development is not the result of chance...
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@reallyrenca :"When the team got script, it mentioned sign language. One hearing person on the team knows sign language and that person mentioned that a deaf person should consult the sign language and become the role of being a Tusken Raider."
@reallyrenca :"When the team got script, it mentioned sign language. One hearing person on the team knows sign language and that person mentioned that a deaf person should consult the sign language and become the role of being a Tusken Raider."
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@TroyKotsur (Tusken Raider Scout #1): "I did research on the culture and environment of Tusken Raiders... My goal was to avoid ASL. I made sure it became Tusken Sign Language based on their culture and environment". https://www.dailymoth.com/blog/deaf-actor-troy-kostur-in-star-wars-the-mandalorian
@TroyKotsur (Tusken Raider Scout #1): "I did research on the culture and environment of Tusken Raiders... My goal was to avoid ASL. I made sure it became Tusken Sign Language based on their culture and environment". https://www.dailymoth.com/blog/deaf-actor-troy-kostur-in-star-wars-the-mandalorian
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I think I'm done, and it gave us a good idea of all the love shown by the various participants in this TV series.
I hope that the next episodes will be at the level of this great (re)introduction. I feel like the best is yet to come.
I think I'm done, and it gave us a good idea of all the love shown by the various participants in this TV series.
I hope that the next episodes will be at the level of this great (re)introduction. I feel like the best is yet to come.
Reminder: I won't speak and share screenshots about the next episode before next Monday.
And you can still mute the hashtag if you really want / need.
And you can still mute the hashtag if you really want / need.
I would also like to highlight the role of Jon Favreau, showrunner of The Mandalorian, who is both the producer, writer and director of this episode.
@halhickel is Animation supervisor, not #TheMandalorian :D https://twitter.com/TheSpaceshipper/status/1323582771617538050
:D https://twitter.com/TheSpaceshipper/status/1323582771617538050
Nov. 9 2012.
Disney had just announced the takeover of Lucasfilm a week earlier.
Jon Favreau: "I am just giddy, first and foremost as a fan, to see what happens with it. I think there is a lot of question marks of how they are going to do it, and..."
Disney had just announced the takeover of Lucasfilm a week earlier.
Jon Favreau: "I am just giddy, first and foremost as a fan, to see what happens with it. I think there is a lot of question marks of how they are going to do it, and..."
"...and who they are going to do it with, and what the story is going to be about; but to say that I am not excited about it is definitely an understatement."
And now he plays with these toys (the Volume/Stagecraft is a wonderful toy/tool).
And now he plays with these toys (the Volume/Stagecraft is a wonderful toy/tool).
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"Anyway, amongst all the cool new stuff and legacy designs, I was pleased to spot these guys from TFA and Solo in the crowd at the fight."
Jake Lunt Davies is never far from a good alien design. https://twitter.com/JakeLuntDavies/status/1323775739334971392
"Anyway, amongst all the cool new stuff and legacy designs, I was pleased to spot these guys from TFA and Solo in the crowd at the fight."
Jake Lunt Davies is never far from a good alien design. https://twitter.com/JakeLuntDavies/status/1323775739334971392
"The Mandalorian had basically as big an opening weekend as Netflixâ hit show Stranger Things season three. Almost 6% of people were streaming The Mandalorian on October 30 to November 1." https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2020/11/03/disneys-the-mandalorian-performed-spectacularly-closing-in-on-world-series/?sh=4cf123b94d53
