Star Wars: The Force Awakens (12/18/15)
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I'm not absolutely certain, but I THINK it was mentioned in the original Star Wars novelization by Allan Dean Foster, in the opening prologue.
I remember knowing about the name Palpatine as a kid in school in the early 80s - before all the EU books.
I did own the the ROTJ novel.. maybe it was mentioned in there..
I'm not absolutely certain, but I THINK it was mentioned in the original Star Wars novelization by Allan Dean Foster, in the opening prologue.
Kamandi
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Going from memory the novelization of Star Wars had a prologue that mentioned Palpatine and a reference to "Journal of the Whills" which may have been authored by Leia.
Going from memory the novelization of Star Wars had a prologue that mentioned Palpatine and a reference to "Journal of the Whills" which may have been authored by Leia.
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I wonder how long this thread will be by Episode VII's release in 2015?
I wonder how long this thread will be by Episode VII's release in 2015?
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2015 is so far off.
2015 is so far off.
VintijDroidGutzz
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Either it was also in the original ROTJ novel I had, or at one time I seem to recall Kenner including the name Palpatine on the Emperor's figure cardback - or in the name list on the back.
Hmm..
Nah - the thing is.. I never read that book either.
Either it was also in the original ROTJ novel I had, or at one time I seem to recall Kenner including the name Palpatine on the Emperor's figure cardback - or in the name list on the back.
Hmm..
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I think he was called Palpatine in the radio drama as well, I can't remember the year on those though.
I think he was called Palpatine in the radio drama as well, I can't remember the year on those though.
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This was the first time I ever saw the name Palpatine.
This was the first time I ever saw the name Palpatine.
VintijDroidGutzz
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Yeah, we're talking about non EU references. I think the first time I also read about Obi-Wan & Vader fighting & his fall into the lava pit, was in that novel too!
There, I knew it - the ROTJ novel!
Yeah, we're talking about non EU references. I think the first time I also read about Obi-Wan & Vader fighting & his fall into the lava pit, was in that novel too!
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Little off topic but does anyone own or remember reading "Splinter of The Mind's Eye"? I have it still buried somewhere. It was a great Star Wars book and it was rumored to be a sequel to Star Wars for a long time back in the day before Empire came out. I remember people speculating the connection of the book to the flims. If it had been a sequel, it would have shifted the story in a much different path.
Little off topic but does anyone own or remember reading "Splinter of The Mind's Eye"? I have it still buried somewhere. It was a great Star Wars book and it was rumored to be a sequel to Star Wars for a long time back in the day before Empire came out. I remember people speculating the connection of the book to the flims. If it had been a sequel, it would have shifted the story in a much different path.
Kamandi
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Splinter was 'plan b' in case Ford wouldn't return for a second film.
Splinter was 'plan b' in case Ford wouldn't return for a second film.
VintijDroidGutzz
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I've gotta get a hold a of a copy of 'Splinter' at some stage.
I've gotta get a hold a of a copy of 'Splinter' at some stage.
K07
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Thank goodness he did... Although it does surprise me the Kaiburr Crystal played such a big role in the original drafts of Star Wars and never made it to any of these movies. I wonder if it will play a role in the ST?
Thank goodness he did... Although it does surprise me the Kaiburr Crystal played such a big role in the original drafts of Star Wars and never made it to any of these movies. I wonder if it will play a role in the ST?
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hell yeah, that was a great book for a kid wanting more sw. i still have my original copy..............although not mint........
hell yeah, that was a great book for a kid wanting more sw. i still have my original copy..............although not mint........
Kamandi
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Splinter of the Mind's Eye is OK at best. It's most notworthy in that it puts the lie to any notion Lucas had it all planned out. It's pretty clear reading it that Luke and Leia were not going to be siblings until George pulled it out of his butt developing ROTJ.
Luke is flying Leia and the droids to some rebel meeting when their ship crashes on a forrest planet/imperial outpost. There's a population of grunt workers and they blend in. There's a lot of Luke and Leia becoming attracted to each other and also acknowledging they come from very different classes of society. She sticks out when surrounded by working class slobs and the local imperial officers take notice. A Force sensitive woman finds them and she possesses a piece of the Kaibarr crystal, allowing Luke to channel the Force like never before. Lots of running around in the woods and eventually Vader shows up and the sh-t hits the fan.
I've read the novel and the comic adaptation. The comic plays down the attraction between Luke and Leia since it's at odds with ROTJ.
Splinter of the Mind's Eye is OK at best. It's most notworthy in that it puts the lie to any notion Lucas had it all planned out. It's pretty clear reading it that Luke and Leia were not going to be siblings until George pulled it out of his butt developing ROTJ.
Luke is flying Leia and the droids to some rebel meeting when their ship crashes on a forrest planet/imperial outpost. There's a population of grunt workers and they blend in. There's a lot of Luke and Leia becoming attracted to each other and also acknowledging they come from very different classes of society. She sticks out when surrounded by working class slobs and the local imperial officers take notice. A Force sensitive woman finds them and she possesses a piece of the Kaibarr crystal, allowing Luke to channel the Force like never before. Lots of running around in the woods and eventually Vader shows up and the sh-t hits the fan.
I've read the novel and the comic adaptation. The comic plays down the attraction between Luke and Leia since it's at odds with ROTJ.
cokebabies
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I thought it was because it could be filmed on the cheap, in case Star Wars wasn't a huge success? I know Lucas had a dogfight scene removed, because it would be too expensive to film.
I thought it was because it could be filmed on the cheap, in case Star Wars wasn't a huge success? I know Lucas had a dogfight scene removed, because it would be too expensive to film.
Kamandi
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You're correct, it was written to be cheaper too.
The head of FOX was impressed with Star Wars and wanted sequel options. Splinter was developed before SW became a moster hit. Ford wasn't a sure thing for a second film either.
You're correct, it was written to be cheaper too.
The head of FOX was impressed with Star Wars and wanted sequel options. Splinter was developed before SW became a moster hit. Ford wasn't a sure thing for a second film either.
cokebabies
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Yeah, I assumed those things were tied together, needing Ford and overall cost.
Oddly enough, I've never looked into Splinter, or read it. I just know about the cost stuff from that Complete Vader book.
Yeah, I assumed those things were tied together, needing Ford and overall cost.
Oddly enough, I've never looked into Splinter, or read it. I just know about the cost stuff from that Complete Vader book.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iw3KidgBebM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iw3KidgBebM
