Video summary of all 6 movies
Supposedly what's happened between "Return of the Jedi" and "the Force Awakens"...
Just to confuse things, there are two animated TV series in addition to the movies: Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars...
Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an animated television series set after the movie Star Wars Episode 2: Clone Wars and before Star Wars Rebels. Season 1 shows a wide variety of battles and adventures with Grievous and Dooku as the lead antagonists. Many of the episodes are stand-alone, but a common thread throughout the season is that the Republic and the Separatists attempt to convince various planets and races to side with them. In Season 2, the Sith resort to hiring bounty hunters and mercenaries to steal objects and intel or to assassinate targets for them. Meanwhile, the Jedi lead the Republic forces in an assault on the primary battle droid manufacturing facility. The first half of both Season 3 and Season 4 are diplomatic in nature; Season 3, in particular, has many stories that take place away from the battlefield. How different races and planets are affected by the galaxy-wide war are shown, as well as how the Republic Senate can make a bigger difference than even the Jedi Council at times. The first half of Season 3 is used mainly to make the The Clone Wars series more cohesive as these first episodes created better chronology, setting themselves in and among the previous two seasons' episodes. The second half of both seasons, Anakin steps a little closer to the dark side. Meanwhile, the Sith experience turmoil among themselves. Season 5 is unique in that it consists of 5 four-part story arcs, 3 of which center on Ahsoka's character development. Meanwhile, the Separatists gain more ground, and the story of an old villain who has returned concludes. Season 6 explores topics that are crucial inAttack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, namely the creation of the clones and the details behind Order 66. Chancellor Palpatine gains even more power, and Yoda delves deeper into the nature of the Force.
Star Wars Rebels is an animated television series set five years before the events of the Star Wars original trilogy, during the time frame between the films Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. The series follows a motley group of rebels who live aboard the starship Ghost as they fight against the evil Galactic Empire. The rebels include Ezra Bridger, a young orphan from Lothal who learns he can use the Force; Kanan Jarrus, a Jedi who survived Order 66; Hera Syndulla, a Twi'lek pilot and veteran resistance fighter;Sabine Wren, a Mandalorian explosives expert; Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios, a Lasatwarrior; and the cantankerous astromech droid C1-10P, also known as Chopper. The crew will eventually help give rise to the Rebel Alliance.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars is an animated television series set after the movie Star Wars Episode 2: Clone Wars and before Star Wars Rebels. Season 1 shows a wide variety of battles and adventures with Grievous and Dooku as the lead antagonists. Many of the episodes are stand-alone, but a common thread throughout the season is that the Republic and the Separatists attempt to convince various planets and races to side with them. In Season 2, the Sith resort to hiring bounty hunters and mercenaries to steal objects and intel or to assassinate targets for them. Meanwhile, the Jedi lead the Republic forces in an assault on the primary battle droid manufacturing facility. The first half of both Season 3 and Season 4 are diplomatic in nature; Season 3, in particular, has many stories that take place away from the battlefield. How different races and planets are affected by the galaxy-wide war are shown, as well as how the Republic Senate can make a bigger difference than even the Jedi Council at times. The first half of Season 3 is used mainly to make the The Clone Wars series more cohesive as these first episodes created better chronology, setting themselves in and among the previous two seasons' episodes. The second half of both seasons, Anakin steps a little closer to the dark side. Meanwhile, the Sith experience turmoil among themselves. Season 5 is unique in that it consists of 5 four-part story arcs, 3 of which center on Ahsoka's character development. Meanwhile, the Separatists gain more ground, and the story of an old villain who has returned concludes. Season 6 explores topics that are crucial inAttack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, namely the creation of the clones and the details behind Order 66. Chancellor Palpatine gains even more power, and Yoda delves deeper into the nature of the Force.
Star Wars Rebels is an animated television series set five years before the events of the Star Wars original trilogy, during the time frame between the films Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. The series follows a motley group of rebels who live aboard the starship Ghost as they fight against the evil Galactic Empire. The rebels include Ezra Bridger, a young orphan from Lothal who learns he can use the Force; Kanan Jarrus, a Jedi who survived Order 66; Hera Syndulla, a Twi'lek pilot and veteran resistance fighter;Sabine Wren, a Mandalorian explosives expert; Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios, a Lasatwarrior; and the cantankerous astromech droid C1-10P, also known as Chopper. The crew will eventually help give rise to the Rebel Alliance.
Important characters
(Text adapted from starwars.com)
Anakin Skywalker
(Ep. 1-6) Discovered as a slave on Tatooine with the potential to become one of the most powerful Jedi ever, and believed by some to be the Chosen One who would bring balance to the Force. --> |
A hero of the Clone Wars, Anakin was caring and compassionate, but also had a fear of loss that would prove to be his downfall. Went over to the Dark Side and became Darth Vader after Darth Sidious promised the Dark Side could keep Padme Amidala from dying.
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Padme Amidala (Ep. 1-3) Queen, then Senator of Naboo, secret wife of Anakin Skywalker and mother of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.
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Luke Skywalker
(Ep. 4-6) Anakin Skywalker's son and twin brother to Leia. Raised on Tatooine by his step-uncle and aunt, he was mentored by Obi-Wan Kenobi and trained by Yoda to become a Jedi. He believed there was still good in Darth Vader, and tried to turn Vader away from the Dark Side. |
Princess Leia Organa
(Ep. 4-6) Daughter of Padme Amidala and Anakin Skywalker, twin sister to Luke Skywalker. Raised as the adopted daughter of Bail Organa of Alderaan, became a leader in the Rebellion against the Empire. Fell in love with Han Solo. |
Shmi Skywalker (Ep. 1,2)
Mother of Anakin Skywalker. Slave, sold to Cleigg Lars who married her, then was kidnapped and killed by Tuskan raiders. |
Obi-Wan Kenobi
(Ep. 1-4) Jedi Master who trained Anakin Skywalker and served as a general during the Clone Wars. Later guided Luke Skywalker as a mentor before sacrificing himself to Darth Vader. |
Han Solo
(Ep. 4-6) Smuggler and pilot of the Millenium Falcon, he eventually became a leader in the Rebellion against the Empire. Worked with Luke and Leia to help defeat the Empire, eventually fell in love with Princess Leia. |
Chewbacca
(Ep. 3-6) Wookie warrior and Han Solo's co-pilot on the Millenium Falcon. A loyal friend and ally to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and the Rebellion. |
Lando Calrissian
(Ep. 5-6) Originally a smuggler and gambler, became the administrator of Cloud City, a mining colony. After selling out his old friend Han Solo to Darth Vader, he later turned sides, helped rescue Solo, and became a leader in the Rebellion, destroying the Death Star. |
C3PO
(Ep. 1-6) A droid programmed for etiquette and protocol, built by Anakin Skywalker, and a constant companion to R2-D2. Is fluent in over six million forms of communication. |
R2D2
(Ep. 1-6) Resourceful astromech droid, served Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker in turn, formed a long-term friendship with the protocol droid C-3PO. |
Darth Sidious
Ep. 1-6) Scheming, powerful, and evil to the core, Darth Sidious restored the Sith and destroyed the Jedi Order. Living a double life, Sidious was in fact Senator / Chancellor Palpatine from Naboo. |
Mace Windu
(Ep. 1-3) Jedi Master with a unique purple lightsaber, a champion of the Jedi Order. Had little patience for politics, but became a general during the Clone Wars. Is eventually killed by Darth Sidious after Anakin Skywalker's intervention against him. |
Yoda
(Ep. 1-3,5) Wise and powerful Jedi Master, stronger than most in his connection with the Force. Trained Jedi for over 800 years, and played vital roles in the Clone Wars. Later trained Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force. |
Jango Fett
(Ep. 2) Was considered the best bounty hunter in the galaxy. A proficient marksman and unarmed combatant with a sleek armored suit and an arsenal of weaponry. His genetic material was used to create the army of clones used by the Galactic Republic, then Empire. Killed by Mace Windu. |
Boba Fett
(Ep. 2, 4-6) Jango Fett's "son" / clone. After witnessing his father's death by Jedi Mace Windu, becomes skilled bounty hunter for the Empire and criminal underworld. Collects frozen Han Solo for Jabba the Hut, but is later killed during Han's rescue. |
Owen & Beru Lars (Ep. 2, 4)
Raised Luke Skywalker - actually Luke's step-uncle and wife. |
How to Make your own Lightsaber with a paper towel roll and fluorescent poster paper:
Click here for the printable handle. 1) Print and cut out the hilt (handle) artwork. Wrap the artwork around an empty paper towel roll, starting with the bottom half of the hilt. 2) Glue or tape the artwork to secure it to the empty paper towel roll. 3) Roll a standard size fluorescent poster board so that one end is slightly wider than the other end. 4) Insert the wider end of the poster board into the empty paper towel roll so that it extends from the top of the hilt. Adjust the rolled-up poster board so it fits snugly inside the hilt. Secure the rolled-up poster board to itself and to the hilt with clear tape. |
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Text Summary of "THe Story So Far"
From The Story So Far (actually a pretty good written summary of the 6 films)
The Phantom Menace
- Angered at new tax laws, intergalactic shipping cartel, the Trade Federation, orders a blockade around the peaceful planet of Naboo. Jedi knight Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) are sent to aid negotiations. - Star Wars' biggest villain, Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), AKA Darth Sidious, orders Federation leader Nute Gunray to kill the Jedi and invade Naboo. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi save Gungun outcast Jar Jar Binks and flee, taking Queen Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman) with them to safety. - Forced to land on Tattooine to repair their failing ship, the party meet a young Anakin Skywalker. Sensing The Force in Anakin, Qui-Gon Jinn places a bet on a podrace to free Anakin from his master and train him as a Jedi. - Sidious' apprentice Darth Maul and Qui-Gon Jinn duel, and the crew take Amidala to ask the Galactic Senate for help. (The Jedi Council sense that Anakin is vulnerable to the dark side, but Qui-Gon vows to train him anyway). Faced with a corrupt and inactive senate, Amidala returns to Naboo with the Jedi. - Amidala persuades the Gunguns to help her people. Jar Jar leads a battle against Gunray's droid army. Anakin accidentally activates a starfighter and joins the war, and deactivates the droid army. - Darth Maul mortally wounds Qui-Gon before being killed by Obi-Wan. As he dies, Qui-Gon asks Obi-Wan to train Anakin. Palpatine is elected as the new Supreme Chancellor. The Jedi Council makes Obi-Wan a Jedi Knight and acknowledges Anakin as Obi-Wan's apprentice. Attack of the Clones - Ten years after the invasion of Naboo, the Galactic Republic comes under threat from separatists led by former Jedi Master, Count Dooku (Christopher Lee). - Amidala becomes an assination target and is placed under the protection of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker (Obi-Wan tracks bounty hunter, Jango Fett, while Anakin takes Amidala back to Naboo, where they fall in love). - Anakin is haunted by visions of the mother he left behind on Tatooine and returns to save her. He finds she has been tortured by Sand People and is dying. He kills his mothers oppressors. - On Fett's home planet Geonosis, Obi-Wan discovers that Separatist leader Count Dooku had authorised Amidala's assassination and is developing a droid army alongside Nute Gunray. Obi-Wan tries to alert Anakin about the threat but is captured. Chancellor Palpatine sends the clones into battle. - Anakin and Amidala attempt to rescue Obi-Wan, but are also captured. Eventually, the three are saved by a group of Jedi and clone troopers led by Mace Windu and Yoda. - Obi-Wan and Anakin intercept Dooku and engage in a lightsaber battle. Dooku injures Obi-Wan and severes Anakin's right arm, but Yoda arrives and the Dooku gives up and flees. - Dooku delivers blueprints for a superweapon to Darth Sidious and the Jedi acknowledge the start of The Clone Wars. Anakin is fitted with a robotic arm and marries Amidala, with C-3PO and R2-D2 as witnesses. Revenge of the Sith - The Galactic Republic and Seperatist alliance battle over Coruscant. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker attempt to rescue Supreme Chancellor Palpatine from Count Dooku and General Grievous. Anakin kills Dooku at Palpatine's command. - The Jedi crash-land on Coruscant, and Anakin learns his wife Amidala is pregnant (he has visions of her dying in childbirth). Palpatine appoints Anakin to join the Jedi Council, but the Council rejects him. - Palpatine tempts Anakin with the dark side and reveals himself to be Darth Sidious. Anakin reports this to Mace Windu, who duels Palpatine, but, desperate to save Amadala, Anakin helps Palpatine to kill Mace. Palpatine dubs Anakin Darth Vader. - Palpatine orders all clone troopers to kill their Jedi commanders, and dispatches Vader and clones to kill everyone in the Jedi Temple. Vader also kills Nute Gunray and any remaining separatists. Palpatine reforms the Republic as the Galactic Empire, declaring himself Emperor. - Obi-Wan and Yoda discover Anakin's fall. Padmé confronts Anakin, but Vader accuses her of betrayal and uses The Force to choke her. Obi-Wan battles Vader, who gets badly burned by volcanic lava. Yoda duals Palpatine, but the pair reach a stale mate. - Amidala gives birth to Luke and Leia before dying. Palpatine collects the wounded Vader and repairs his body with cybernetic llimb and body suit. - The Death Star is under construction. - Obi-Wan and Yoda hide the twins (Senator Bail Organa adopts Leia, Luke is raised by his stepfamily Owen and Beru Lars on Tatooine). Obi-Wan watches over Luke on Tatooine. Star Wars (A New Hope) -The galaxy is embroiled in cival war. Rebel Aliance leader, Princess Leia, has stolen plans for the Galactic Empire's Death Star but her ship is captured by Darth Vader's Imperial forces. Leia hides the plans in a droid, R2-D2, with a holographic recording. - The droids end up being sold by Jawa traders to Owen and Beru Lars on Tatooine. While cleaning R2-D2, Luke triggers part of Leia's message, in which she requests help from Obi-Wan Kenobi. - Obi-Wan tells Luke about being a Jedi Knight, and that his father was killed by Vader. Obi-Wan offers Luke his father's lightsaber. - Obi wan views Leia's message asking him to take the plans to Alderaan for analysis. After finding his uncle and aunt have been killed by stormtroopers, Luke decides to accompany Obi-Wan and become a student of The Force. - Obi-Wan and Luke hire Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his first mate Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) to fly them to Alderaan, but find it has been destroyed by the Death Star. The Falcon is caught by the Death Star's tractor beam and brought into the ship. - Obi-Wan tries to find and disable the tractor beam. Luke discovers that Leia is being held on board, with the help of Han and Chewbacca, rescues her. - Obi-Wan engages in a lightsaber duel with Darth Vader and is killed. The rest of the crew escape on the Falcon, but carry a tracking device that exposes the rebels' hidden base on Yavin 4. - Having identified a weak point on the Death Star, Luke and Han take part in the space battle that ensues. With the help of spiritual advice from Obi-Wan Luke destroys the Death Star, seconds before fire is opened on the rebel base. Leia awards Luke and Han medals for their heroism. The Empire Strikes Back - Three years after the Death Star's destruction, the Rebel Alliance (including Leia, Han and Luke) is forced to secure a new base on planet Hoth. - Luke discovers a probe droid sent by Darth Vader, and (while freezing in the snowy wastleand) is instructed by the late Obi-Wan to train with Yoda on Dagobah. He is then rescued by Han. - Vader launches an attack and captures the Rebel base. Han and Leia escape on the Millennium Falcon with C-3PO and Chewbacca, but the ship malfunctions and they are forced to hide in an asteroid field. Luke escapes the base with R2-D2 in his X-wing fighter and is trained by Yoda on Dagobah. He prophesises a fight with Darth Vader, and has vision of Han and Leia in pain. He leaves to save them. - Tracked by bounty hunter Boba Fett, Han heads to Cloud City to find his old friend, Lando Calrissian. Lando apologises, but hands the party over to Vader and Fett, who tortures Han to lewer Luke in to their trap. - Vader tests his plan to carbon freeze Luke on Han (Leia professes her love for him). Lando then helps to free Leia and the others. They escape in the Millennium Falcon. - Fett takes Solo to Jabba the Hut, a gangster on Tatooine (to whom Solo is indebted), in the hope of collecting a reward. - Luke arrives at Cloud City where he and Vader duel and Vader severs Luke's right hand. Vader confesses that he is Luke's father and offers him the opportunity to rule the galaxy beside him (which Luke rejects). - Luke escapes down an air shaft but is left clinging to an antenna beneath the floating city. He calls to Leia telepathically, who returns with the Millenium Falcon crew to save him. - Luke, Leia, R2-D2, and C-3PO stay at the Rebel frigate together (Luke is fitted with a robotic hand). Lando and Chewbacca set off to save Han from Jabba. Return of the Jedi - In an attempt to rescue Han from Jabba, Leia pretends to be a bounty hunter with Chewbacca as her prisoner, while Lando is disguised as a guard. Leia and Luke are both captured along with Han. - Jabba keeps Leia as a slave while Luke and Han are sentenced to death. Eventually, the group manage to free themselves (killing Boba Fett and Jabba in the process). They escape on the Millenium Falcon. - While the others return to the Rebel Alliance, Luke goes to Dagobah where he finds Yoda dying. Yoda confirms that Darth Vader is Luke's father and that there is "another Skywalker". The spirit of Obi-Wan Kenobi confirms that Leia is Luke's twin and that Luke must dual Vader to defeat the Empire. - The Rebel Alliance learns that the Empire is constructing a new Death Star. Han leads a team to destroy its shield generator on Endor, so that starfighters can enter and destroy the station from within. - On Endor, Luke and his companions form a partnership with a tribe of Ewoks. Luke tells Leia that she is his sister, Vader is their father, and that he is leaving to confront him. - Luke tries to convince Vader to turn from the dark side, but Vader take him onto the Death Star to meet Palpatine. Palpatine reveals that the Death Star is set to destroy the Rebellion. Luke engages Vader in a duel and severs his father's right hand. Palpatine entreats Luke to kill Vader and take his place, but Luke refuses. - On Endor, Han's strike team is captured by Imperial forces, but the Ewoks come to their aid. The strike team destroy the shield generator, enableing a Rebel assault on the Death Star. - Palpatine tortures Luke with Force lightning. Vader kills Palpatine, but is mortally wounded. At his father's request, Luke removes Vader's mask before dying in Luke's arms. - Lando leads a team onto the Death Star to destroy the main reactor. Luke escapes on an Imperial shuttle with his father's body, before the Death Star explodes. On Endor, Leia and Han share a kiss. Luke cremates his father's armor on a funeral pyre. As celebrations commence, Luke sees Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Anakin watching over them. |
More video summaries... but missing Episode 6
Star wars Episode 1: the phantom menace |
Star wars Episode 2: attack of the clones |
star wars episode 3: Revenge of the sith |
Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope |
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Star Wars Episode V - The empire Strikes Back |
Star Wars Episode VI - Return of the Jedi |
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