David Lowery, one of the directors on Star Wars next tv show, Star Wars: Skeleton Crewhas confirmed that a species of a 1980s Star Wars TV movie will return to the galaxy after nearly 40 years. While there are still many secrets about Skeleton Crews story, one thing is glaringly clear: the TV show evokes the feeling of 1980s coming-of-age stories. with Skeleton Crews Goonies-esque cast of characters, the setup for this TV show is already spectacular. Now, they are adding one more element that heightens the feeling even more.
In talking with EmpireLowery revealed that The teak species from the 1985 TV movie The Battle for Endor Will return to these Star Wars Galaxy. In describing the balance between using advanced special effects and “Ancient“Technology, Lowery used his character Theek as an example of an older process.”There is a character in my episode that s […] The Tick, from Battle For EndorLaurie said.And it’s just a little hand puppet!Lowery also shared that the Teek character will appear in the final episode of the series, in the larger volume set.
What the Tick’s Return Means for Star Wars
Another legend element is beautiful canon
Star Wars is steadily re-incorporated Star Wars Legends material back in canon since the new continuity began in 2014, and this is an example of the most perfect way. As a Star Wars TV show that seeks to capture the familiarity and charm of the 1980s, choosing to bring back a species as niche as the tick of a 1980s TV movie is incredible. This gives them something fresh yet familiar to work withExciting viewers who don’t know the teek while satisfying those who do.
Skeleton Crew is really bringing the 80s back to Star Wars
They already capture the nostalgic feeling
However, the decision to bring back the teek is yet another genius move to make Skeleton Crew Really feel like a 1980s TV show. The ticks are far from the first Easter egg that refers back to both Star Wars and generic Lucasfilm study from the 1980s; The first trailer for Skeleton Crew Also included are Easter eggs for George Lucas’ Captain EO Short film starring Michael Jackson. This, however, is another step in the right direction for Skeleton CrewAs it is borrowing from something equal Star Wars Related which is probably mostly forgotten.
Skeleton Crew Has already made great strides to become a unique success for Star Wars By taking familiar ideas and inspiration from real-world stories and folding them into the franchise. Star Wars is one of the most perfect universes to blend 1980s storiesGiven the fact that most of the original trilogy was created and released at the same time. The Tick Come Back is yet another promising piece of evidence that the minds behind Skeleton Crew Really know what they are doing, and that many viewers will be a surprise with this TV show.
Source: Empire