I wanted to put a nod to this new history were seeing inThe Force Awakens.
Its important to have these links between stories in major ways and subtle ways, he says.
Where does young Jedi Ezra Bridger find this weapon and what does it mean?
But how is that possible?
“They look like stars, but are they stars?”
This shot actually seems to be underground, with pinpricks of light shining through the planet’s crust above.
Filoni says this temple is meant to evoke dread.
“It is an ancient place.
And it is a dangerous place and one that will challenge our characters,” he says.
“They come out the other side and are not the same.”
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By the looks of things, the Sith have taken up interior design.
“This place would be well liked by the Sith, Ill say that much,” Filoni says.
“Always at their heart a kyber crystal was.”
(That’s the main component of any lightsaber.)
History repeats itself, Filoni says.
There are always these ideas inStar Warsabout power, control, and might.
(Carrie Fisher originated the role on the big screen, of course.)
We were really focused on trying to discover who Leia was prior toA New Hope.
Here, well see how she acquired that grit.
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Here we see Leia accompanied by … Imperial Stormtroopers with a giant AT-AT in the background?
Filoni says one surprise about her is that she’snota Rebel.
Not yet anyway, although she’s sympathetic.
(Remember, the Rebel Alliance isn’t quite a thing yet.)
“Leia is technically a part of the Empire at this time.
“The Emperor has a most-wanted list.
Yoda and Obi-Wan are right up there.”
“Theres some really powerful scenes coming up for fans involving Ahsoka.”
“It makes it actually very emotional since we loved working with Matt.
So it was a fun day in the studio,” Filoni said.
“It occurred to me that as Ezra had a Holocron because of Kanan.
And who would be better at teaching that than the great Anakin Skywalker?”
It was scary to the TV show’s crew for another reason.
“Whenever you use Vader, he eats up a lot of my cloth from budget.
Because Vader has to have the cape!”
That’s why the Holocron of Anakin features a form-fitting new training outfit instead of the long Jedi robes.
Even animated shows have wardrobe budgets.
“A huge influence was the oldKenner action-figure of Yoda,” Filoni says.
“We stopped short of giving him the orange snake.
Blame Vader’s expensive cape?
“Gotta have another,” Filoni says.
“It’s fun to design bad guys because they always have fantastic outfits.”
“Thats part of the mystery, part of the fun.
There will be so much more to talk about once this stuff is out,” he says.
“Star Warsfans are brilliant about running with stuff.
Thats why I love them.
Theyre a creative group.”
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While the identity of this person can’t be revealed yet, it’s probablynotSnoke.
It’s one of the mysteries right now.
Chopper seems kind of evil at times.”
“He might not be the last one,” Filoni says.
“He would certainly be surprised to see them.”
“This poor guy, right?
Who they are and who voices them are still under wraps.
“I think it opens up the door for more Mandalorian madness in the future.”
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At long last … we come to “Old Master.”
What became of him decades later?
Filoni doesn’t even want to say the name, since part of the fun for fans is speculating.
Am I controlling this power?
Am I using for good, or what I perceive to be good, in Anakins case?
Have I become a force for evil?
