Unfortunately for boba, c3po and r2d2 already discovered his true identity. The star wars holiday special tv movie 1978 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It did start out to be a lot better with a different script. Among the highlights, if you can call it that, is a cartoon scene that introduces bobba fett. When defending your stance on the star wars holiday special, make sure you lock your detractors in. Before he could hit his target, however, han accidentally slammed a pole into the bounty hunters jetpack. Star wars holiday special boba fett animation roughs youtube. See more ideas about star wars holiday special, star wars and war.
This is sort of true, as it marks the characters first proper appearance, but he actually first showed up in full armor next to darth vader at the san anselmo county fair day on september 24 th, 1978 several months before the holiday special aired on tv. Dec 19, 2016 boba fett cartoon the star wars holiday special, 1978 bluray 1080p 20160422t06. Nov 22, 2017 star wars holiday special boba fett animation roughs. The only thing about it thats ever seen an official rerelease is the boba fett cartoon segment. As a boy, boba could handle a blaster better than most and was deadly in a battle. Yet star wars infamous bounty hunter may be getting a spinoff. As you can see, this time its bb8 anxious to get home for a holiday called droid day, just so he can see the. The main storyline of the film transpires on the wookiee home planet of kashyyyk. 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. This is one of the cleanest versions of the special, especially. Plus, travel back to 2010 when a young boba fett made his debut in star wars. The boba fett black series sdcc limited edition action figure had a breakdown description key of fetts weapons, listing his empire strikes back blaster as a sacros k11 disintegrator pistol. He doesnt want to fight all of the rebels, so he just escapes. Nov 19, 2018 premiering november 17, 1978, the star wars holiday special was seen by million viewers, a significant but not overly impressive audience for the threenetwork television landscape of the era.
Chewbacca and han solo try to get to the wookiee homeworld of kashyyyk to celebrate life day, but are impeded by an imperial blockade. 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. The star wars holiday special boba fett collectible figure. In this way his character is left alive for movies, and he is introduced as best bounty hunter in galaxy. It stars the main cast of the original star wars and introduces the character of boba fett, who appeared in. The amban phasepulse blaster first appeared in the story of the faithful wookiee, an animated segment of 1978 s the star wars holiday special, and it was named in the productions boba fett character key. The song is actually remarkably descriptive of the frozen horror and disbelief that comes from watching the star wars holiday special. Hes also written for a variety of other sites including cracked, itcher. As mentioned above, the special was supposed to be more what one would expect from a star wars holiday special. Taking a look at the star wars holiday special on a special star wars holiday posted by a middle aged geek on may 3, 2018 may 4, 2018 tomorrow as of this writing is may the 4th, the unofficial star wars holiday that, over time, has truly become a thing now. That said, even those who have long since reached that level of geek enlightenment may be easily broken by the star wars holiday special. Dec 22, 20 boba fett holiday special limited edition unlocked in star wars.
While most fans introduction to the mysterious bounty hunter boba fett. If hitler forced aliens to put on a variety show at gunpoint, youd feel more comfortable watching it. Nov 17, 2016 the most notorious bounty hunter in the galaxy, boba fett, was spotted for the first time exactly 38 years ago. Will the mandalorian pave the way for a boba fett movie. Taking a look at the star wars holiday special on a. After solos mediocre box office returns proved that audiences wont turn out in droves for every movie set in that galaxy far far away, disney has seemingly adjusted their p. Sep 20, 2019 not unlike ross and rachel, star wars films and audiences are taking a break. Aug 09, 2011 remember, star wars had just come out the previous summer and was the mega hit. He is a bounty hunter utilizing mandalorian equipment, who started his career during the clone wars, but was most notably active during the galactic empire era, during which he became one of the most notorious bounty hunters in the galaxy. The folks at cracked tried hard to find something good about it. Representing over 103,500 fans worldwide, bffc is the oldest boba fett website and most popular star wars character website. We talk with john celestri, an animation industry veteran who was the primary animator of boba fett in the star wars holiday special which inspired the mandalorian and tons of other animated.
Despite appearances by all of the original cast and an impressive array of entertainment icons involved with the production, the made for tv movie is so hated it is rumored lucas himself once said he would track down every copy of that program and smash it. Yeah, the star wars holiday special is quite a trip, and if jon favreau. Boba fetts origins lie in the 1978 star wars holiday special. The famously bad star wars holiday special is as influential as it is bizarre. So actually this cartoon has much more sense then rest of. Fords embarrassment is just the fringe of the frisson surrounding the star wars holiday special, in which george lucas galaxy far, far away collided with. The star wars holiday special is a 1978 madefortv movie based on a story by george lucas.
Dec 27, 2016 he got a more prominent introduction in the animated portion of the star wars holiday special in 1978, and was the first mailin action figure made available for preorder from kenner before his. Looking back at the star wars holiday special the culture point. The star wars holiday special is technically in the star wars canon, which means that the events depicted are part of the greater continuity that includes the other films, novels, comic books, video games, etc. Anyone who says the star wars holiday special 1978 is better than the prequel trilogy has not seen the star wars holiday special. Boba fett was first introduced in animated form in the infamous 1978 star wars holiday special. And clearly star wars is the ross in this scenario, because theyre going to cheat a little. Many will tell you that boba fett debuted in 1978 in an animated short as part of the awful star wars holiday special. The most notorious bounty hunter in the galaxy, boba fett, was spotted for the first time exactly 38 years ago. Boba remained one of jabba the hutts most trusted enforcers, and was a fixture in the crime lords palace. The star wars holiday special tv movie 1978 full cast. Nov 17, 2018 long, long ago 40 years, to be precise the star wars holiday special brought george lucass far, far away galaxy out of movie theaters and into living rooms for the very first time. Star wars series specifically the tv specials animated boba fett segment.
Is boba fett the next star wars spinoff after han solo. Oct 11, 2017 featuring boba fetts classic look from the star wars holiday special animation, the highly accurate sixth scale boba fett animation version figure is specially equipped with blue and yellow. Not unlike ross and rachel, star wars films and audiences are taking a break. Disney might actually make a new star wars holiday special.
Featuring boba fetts classic look from the star wars holiday special animation, the highly accurate sixth scale boba fett animation version figure is specially equipped with blue and yellow. The mandalorians mark hamill weighs in on boba fetts. Why the star wars holiday special boba fett cartoon should. 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. Sep 27, 2014 the infamous star wars holiday special, often described as the worst tv show of all time, wasnt always that awful. Jon favreau wants to make a new star wars holiday special film. Boba fett holiday special limited edition unlocked in star wars. At the onset of the cartoon, he actually befriends luke. The cartoon segment, in no small part due to introducing boba fett. During luke skywalkers daring rescue of han solo above the sarlacc, boba tried to subdue the jedi first with a grappling rope, then with blaster bolts.
Remember, star wars had just come out the previous summer and was the mega hit. Boba has his own personal starship dubbed the slave i, and is. But hardcore fans know it happened a little earlier, in the muchmaligned star wars holiday special in 1978and theyd be wrong, too. Which level of canonicity does the star wars holiday. The star wars holiday special took place in between the two movies, and is famous amongst star wars fans for featuring the first appearance of boba fett, and. The 7 most baffling moments in the star wars holiday special.
This seemed like a decent idea, albeit a crushing one, but if boba fett is included. During the one and only airing of the infamous star wars holiday special, boba fett. This week marked the anniversary of the star wars holiday special, the. Taking a look at the star wars holiday special on a special. Gentle giant animated boba fett, holiday special variant. Digitally sculpted using footage from the one of the few remaining intact copies of the special as reference, this star wars 1978 holiday special boba fett animated maquette is a dramatic piece that features a very different look for one of the most iconic film characters of all time. It was supposed to be kashyyyks turn to host the festivities of the galaxys holiday, life day, with chewbacca as the main host since hes a hero due to his part in destroying the death star. Forget the last jedi and remember the true star wars film. Aug 23, 2011 remember, star wars had just come out the previous summer and was the mega hit. The star wars holiday special is a 1978 american television special set in the universe of the star wars sciencefiction media franchise.
Subscribe to cracked on youtube see comments when defending your stance on the star wars holiday special, make sure you lock your detractors in the room with you and force them to watch. Star wars holiday special boba fett cartoon indie db. Why the star wars holiday special 1978 isnt available to stream. Boba fett was that son, and through jango, he learned the art of combat. Thats one year after star wars came out, and two years before empire would come out. The holiday special itself is one of the most cringey, awful, stomach churning, vomit inducing, terrible no good unredeemable pieces of hot garbage ever. Premiering november 17, 1978, the star wars holiday special was seen by million viewers, a significant but not overly impressive audience for the threenetwork television landscape of.
Jun 05, 2014 boba fetts origins lie in the 1978 star wars holiday special. 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. In defense of the star wars holiday special cracked responds. Boba fett cartoon the star wars holiday special, 1978 bluray 1080p 20160422t06. Dec 24, 2009 the star wars holiday special was broadcast on tv in 1978 as a fineprint stipulation to the fiddle contest that george lucas lost to the devil. Star wars holiday special boba fett animator john celestri.
So, it was exciting to see the initial designs for the sequel. Star wars holiday special boba fett animation roughs. Since 1996, the boba fett fan club is the premiere destination for fans of the bounty hunter boba fett from star wars. Its easily 100% better than the last jedi and is one of the most enjoyable star wars experiences out there and i love it. Yes, the best bounty hunter in the galaxy was first introduced to fans on the star wars holiday special. The design of the amban phasepulse blaster was repurposed for chopaa notimo s electrostaff in the 2008 video game star wars.
The first time anyone set eyes on boba fett was on september 24, 1978, during the san anselmo country fair parade in california. Why the star wars holiday special boba fett cartoon. Star wars holiday special boba fett animator john celestri interview. He got a more prominent introduction in the animated portion of the star wars holiday special in 1978, and was the first mailin action figure made available for. Dec 03, 2015 fords embarrassment is just the fringe of the frisson surrounding the star wars holiday special, in which george lucas galaxy far, far away collided with the cheesy tv variety show, seeing han. This weapon was first named on the holiday special boba fett character key from acme archives. One of the writers for this special was pat proft, who would go on to have a career working with the zuckerabrahamszucker trio keep circulating the tapes.
Now, i realize you dont need me to tell you that this twohour nightmare almost as long as a new hope. Oh, and the family chewbacca cruelly abandoned in order to travel the galaxy with harrison ford. The empire strikes back, where he was played by jeremy bulloch. This week marked the anniversary of the star wars holiday special, the fabled 1978 tv turd that found chewie, han, luke, and leia celebrating life day alongside a bunch of clist celebrities and holographic rock stars.
The star wars holiday special was broadcast on tv in 1978 as a fineprint stipulation to the fiddle contest that george lucas lost to the devil. The star wars holiday special seems to explain an awful lot, even if the special itself remains largely inexplicable. The special at least gives wideeyed audiences a horrifying taste of what theyre in for in an openingcredits sequence that features an announcer booming, introducing. The production was famously a mess, with budget problems, actors passing out. The character was to appear in the animation sequence midway in the star wars holiday. For acomba, the star wars holiday special was a long time ago and far, far away, but it does remind him of the old saying about success having many parents and failure being an orphan.
With mickey morton, patty maloney, mark hamill, harrison ford. As chewbacca and han are known rebel agents, they are. Long, long ago 40 years, to be precise the star wars holiday special brought george lucass far, far away galaxy out of movie theaters and into living rooms for the very first time. Boba fett was featured heavily in the promotion for the empire strikes back starting as early as 1978. Star wars infamous holiday special, explained youtube. After solos mediocre box office returns proved that audiences wont turn out in droves for every movie set in that galaxy far far away, disney has seemingly adjusted their plans. The star wars holiday special was broadcast on tv in 1978 as a fineprint.
He cleverly convinces luke he is a good guy by continually calling him friend. It stars the main cast of the original star wars and introduces the character of boba fett, who appeared in later films. But if anyone can crack it, a hardcore star wars fan like jon favreau who. Forget the last jedi and remember the true star wars film of.
Nov 19, 2019 this week marked the anniversary of the star wars holiday special, the fabled 1978 tv turd that found chewie, han, luke, and leia celebrating life day alongside a bunch of clist celebrities and holographic rock stars. Star wars boba fett holiday special animated maquette bust. In order to unlock boba fett holiday special character, you need to decorate at least 20 levels using the. The infamous star wars holiday special, often described as the worst tv show of all time, wasnt always that awful. George had decided to introduce the new villain boba fett in an animated comic book format in the star wars holiday special that was going to air on tv in december of 1978. If i could just hold my breath and close my eyes, and not make a sound til the universe has stopped growing old still the universe keeps going round and round, and on and on and on and on. So actually this cartoon has much more sense then rest of star wars holiday special. Hanging out at london film and comic con in my recently completed hs boba fett costume with a few mates from the imperial outlanders uk squad. The star wars holiday special is one of the most amazingly bad holiday. So heres the very first star wars sequel, years away, and heres the very first new star wars character.
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