Star wars holiday christmas special best of 15 min version by theobnoxiousweed. The worst thing you can do to a cult movie is try to hide it. The phantom clones revenge a new empire of the jedi force awakens. It starred the films main cast while introducing the character of boba fett, who would appear in later films.
Life day was introduced in the star wars holiday special. The mandalorian already referenced the star wars holiday. So as an early christmas gift to all of the indie film hustlers and star wars fans out there i decide to give a home to the infamous 1978 star wars holiday special on indie film hustle i have to admit i have never been able to watch it all the way through, its just too painful. The phantom menace, holiday special revolves around a family of tall constructs of carpet and eyes known as wookies who wish to engage in celebratory activities on. With the last jedi in theaters, we revisit the sobaditsgood 1978 holiday special that came after george lucas original movie. Claus much of the album is sung and narrated by british actor anthony daniels, reprising his role as c3po from the star wars films. Jon favreau has already written a new star wars holiday. Nostalgia critic s2 e49 star wars christmas nostalgia critic duration. Star wars has lost christmas but thats the plan screen rant. Celebrating 41 years of the star wars holiday special 41 years ago, the star wars holiday special aired on november 17, 1978and it never aired again. Today marks 40 years since the release of star wars episode v. Dec 17, 2017 the star wars holiday special is one of the most bizarre pieces of pop culture ever.
Even if youre someone who thinks the 1978 star wars holiday. The star wars holiday special is a 1978 american television special set in the universe of the star wars sciencefiction media franchise. Star wars holiday special the star wars holiday special is a 1978 american musical science fiction television film set in the star wars galaxy. The star wars holiday special tv movie 1978 full cast. The full movie of the no longer canon star wars christmas. The star wars holiday special 1978 written byrod warren, bruce vilanch, pat proft, leonard ripps, and mitzie welch. It is life day, a holiday that is celebrated on chewbaccas home planet kashyyyk. Jon favreau is a man that happens to love the campy holiday special, which originally aired on cbs. Nov 21, 2015 the star wars holiday special hd the whio 1st generation 20 vhs or why the 1970s ruled. The star wars holiday special is a 1978 madefortv movie based on a story by george lucas. The star wars holiday special was designed originally designed to help keep star wars in the public consciousness, according to co star mark hamill. Star wars holiday special, the 1978 nice copy youtube. December 16, 2022, december 20, 2024 and december 18, 2026. Nov 17, 2018 over the years, as star wars morphed from film to franchise, much has been written about its regrettable holiday special.
The star wars holiday special full movie 1978 youtube. The film is basically a series of events, wrapped around a boring story about chewbaccas family awaiting his return home for an unexplained holiday called life day. Star wars holiday special 1978 with commercials youtube. The most disturbing moments of the star wars holiday special. Holiday special jan 01, 2020 i recently spoke about how, in my opinion at least, attack of the clones is the worst theatrically released star wars of all time. Chewie and han solo are trying to get to the planet where chewies family is waiting for him, but the empire is out searching for the rebels, giving everyone a hard time. Did lucas want to destroy all copies of the star wars holiday. Nov 17, 2018 while star wars was a massive hit in theaters, the holiday special represented a time before the star wars franchise was the royalty it is today.
Nov 21, 2019 the special has a surrealistic visual aesthetic to match the times, complete with a cartoon sequence that includes boba fett, a virtual reality performance starring diahann carroll, and even a cameo from the band jefferson airplane. Nov, 2014 harrison ford denies existence of star wars holiday special in conan duration. The famously bad star wars holiday special is as influential as it is bizarre. George lucas is commonly quoted as saying that if he had the time and a hammer, he would personally smash every bootlegged copy of the disastrous star wars holiday special. It is the first official star wars spinoff film and was directed by steve binder.
Lucasfilm has spent the intervening years doing their best to pretend it never happened. Return of the jedi limited edition steel book bluray. Put the star wars holiday special and the ewoks movies on. The real story behind star wars opening weekend 43 years. With mickey morton, patty maloney, mark hamill, harrison ford. Episode 9 the star wars holiday special finale duration. The phantom clones revenge a new empire of the jedi force awakens belca takme. Reign 2017 tv episode myrnn says that christmas reminds him of the martian holiday life day. This program features many members of the original star wars cast including harrison ford, mark hamill, carrie fisher and anthony daniels c3po.
George lucas once said, if i had the time and a sledgehammer, i would track down every copy of that show and smash it. Released following the smash success of the first star wars film, life day was a standin for any number of lateyear holidays such as christmas or chanukah. The star wars holiday special, a 2hour tv show that aired on cbs, was intended to give fans something to bridge the gap between the summer 1977 release of a new hope and the 1980 bow of the empire strikes back. So as an early christmas gift to all of the indie film hustlers and star wars fans out there i decide to give a home to the infamous 1978 star wars holiday special on indie film hustle. Winn also mentions that princess leia sang a song to the tune of the star wars theme tune. The star wars holiday special everything you never wanted. The star wars holiday special 1978 the star wars holiday special.
The day is meant for people of the star wars universe to come together as a family and spend a day together celebrating familial unity. In other words, 2018 is the perfect opportunity to do another star wars holiday special. The holiday special isnt just a bad star wars movie, it isnt just a bad movie full. All of the main star wars characters appear in the special, like luke skywalker and princess leia, among others. The mandalorian gives a surprising nod to the star wars. Winn mistakenly believes that he is referring to the wookiee holiday of the same name from the star wars holiday special 1978.
A star wars story didnt break those records, but it proved a new star wars movie with almost a completely new cast of actors and characters could still be a colossal success. Now, the star wars holiday specials the subject of a rifftrax special and is alluded to. The star wars holiday special is a twohour cbs special set in the star wars galaxy that was broadcast on november 17, 1978. The original star wars holiday special aired on the cbs network in 1978, just a year after star wars. The mandalorian already referenced the star wars holiday special. Dec 20, 2019 website, which has the same tickets as our fandango.
Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. This means youre free to copy and share these comics but not to sell them. Despite major behindthescenes rumblings, han solo is still aiming for may 2018 and star wars 9 is locked in for the same month in. A year after star wars debuted and was a huge success, they decided to do a tv special while waiting for the sequel to come out in 1980. The star wars holiday special is a 1978 american madefortelevision film set in the famous star wars universe.
The mandalorian on disney plus is directly referencing the star wars holiday special and the ewok movies. The star wars holiday special tv movie 1978 trivia imdb. The star wars holiday special is a work of such baffling insanity that every star wars fan deserves to watch it once but probably only once. The star wars holiday special is a twohour television special broadcast on.
That piece of history is rightfully scorned for the misjudged nonsense it is and theres no justification for a revisit unless accompanied by some strong alcohol. Its easily 100% better than the last jedi and is one of the most enjoyable star wars experiences out there and i love it. Boba fett cartoon the star wars holiday special, 1978 bluray 1080p 20160422t06. Along the way, they are pursued by the agents of the galactic empire who are searching for rebels on the planet. The star wars holiday special is a twohour television special broadcast on november 17, 1978 on cbs. It featured many of the actors and characters from the space. The star wars holiday special 1978 tv movie trivia. In 1978, arthur was invited to appear on the star wars. According to carrie fisher, george lucas gave her a copy of the special as a gift for recording the dvd commentary for star wars. Every new star wars movie and tv show confirmed so far.
Over the years, as star wars morphed from film to franchise, much has been written about its regrettable holiday special. Nov 17, 2015 the full movie of the no longer canon star wars christmas. Nov 15, 2019 the star wars holiday special is either loved or hated by fans, with hardly anything in between. May, 1922 april 25, 2009 was an american actress known for her deep voice and sharp delivery of comedic lines who gained fame acting on broadway, in television, and in films throughout her long career. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing star wars holiday special screening near you. It features recordings of star wars themed christmas songs and stories about a droid factory where the robots make toys yearround for s. Directed by steve binder, it was the first star wars spinoff film, set between. Chewbacca and han solo visit the planet to celebrate the wookiee holiday life day with his family, which includes his wife malla, his son lumpy, and his father itchy. Star wars christmas release has made the holidays special. Anyone who says the star wars holiday special 1978 is better than the prequel trilogy has not seen the star wars holiday special. This is one of the cleanest versions of the special, especially since its ripped from a recording from the 70s and it is well worth your time. George lucas doesnt like to admit that this movie exists.
Discussing the sonic the hedgehog movie by fact fiend with karl smallwood. The star wars holiday special tv movie 1978 frequently. Not since the monkees 33 revolutions per monkee television spectacular has a gem shined so bright as the star wars holiday special. One highlight of her carrer, maude, was a show of her own which ran for six successful seasons. The star wars holiday special tv movie 1978 the star wars. While star wars was a massive hit in theaters, the holiday special represented a time before the star wars franchise was the royalty it is today. The main storyline of the film transpires on the wookiee home planet of kashyyyk. The star wars holiday special hd the whio 1st generation. Remembering the infamously bad star wars holiday special. Star wars christmas album is a record album produced in 1980 by rso records. The special introduces three members of chewbaccas family.
And now, to mark its 40th anniversary, theres even a play about. Its the general consensus among fans that its the best movie of the original trilogy, and for some. I have to admit i have never been able to watch it all the way through, its just too painful. The mandalorian officially makes the star wars holiday. Jun 19, 2017 10 star wars movie mistakes you missed duration. Chewies family passes the time with various forms of entertainment. But 40 years later, the bad idea to end all bad ideas remains the star wars holiday special, a tv movievariety. Jul 27, 2017 since it returned triumphantly with the force awakens in 2015, star wars has become synonymous with a christmas release but after the last jedi this december thats going to change.
A good quality version of a classic put together from a few of different sources. Three star wars movies are scheduled from 2022 through to 2026, and they were initially going to be spearheaded by game of. Theres kitsch, theres camp, and then theres whatever is happening here. It stars the original films main cast, chewbaccas family, and introduces boba fett, who would appear in later films. The star wars holiday special tv movie 1978 on imdb. The star wars holiday special tv movie 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Hugely anticipated, it was so poorly received that it has never been reaired. Why the star wars holiday special 1978 isnt available to. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionnoncommercial 2. Directed by steve binder, it was the first star wars spinoff film, set between the events of the original film and the empire strikes back 1980. Jan 29, 2016 star wars holiday special, the 1978 nice copy. The special has a surrealistic visual aesthetic to match the times, complete with a cartoon sequence that includes boba fett, a virtual reality performance starring diahann carroll, and even a cameo from the band jefferson airplane. Star wars should do another holiday special screen rant. Dec 19, 2016 boba fett cartoon the star wars holiday special, 1978 bluray 1080p 20160422t06.
A day that will live in infamy, at least for star wars fans. Did lucas want to destroy all copies of the star wars. The star wars holiday special is one of the most bizarre pieces of pop culture ever. Chewbacca and han solo try to get to the wookiee homeworld of kashyyyk to celebrate life day, but are impeded by an imperial blockade.
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