In short, Prehistoric Planet is exactly what I expected and hoped for. However, there still remained a few missing elements left to be desired.
Author: Peter Hortensius
Kenobi – An Uncivilized Review
One of the most advocated spin-off fans have been claiming since Disney’s take over is Obi-Wan Kenobi. Likely one of the reasons is because Kenobi is a character that in many ways is the quintessential Jedi to look up to. There is also the question of what exactly has Kenobi been through for the past 20 years. Such an expansive timeline leaves plenty of room for possibilities that could’ve been done with the character. Verdict: Great moments interrupted by contrived writing The Setup Set a decade after the events of Revenge of the Sith, Kenobi has kept his observation over
The Shaky End of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
The Clone Wars wasn’t meant to be (but certainly was marketed as) a simple kids’ show, It was a series of stories Lucas created to expand his vision of Star Wars. Not all of these ideas were good, but there was still a lot being explored and crucial gaps filled in.
Who Exactly is “The Enemy” in Top Gun: Maverick?
The identity of the “rogue nation” they fight was never important – the core of Top Gun was always the characters and the action.
The 10 Episodes of Dogfights that Need to be Made
From 2006 to 2009, when The History Channel was in its prime, it released Dogfights.
The Surprisingly Deep Politics of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
One element that distinguishes Star Wars: The Clone Wars from other animated shows was its heavy focus on the political theater of war, dividing fans upon its release.
The Many Trials of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
It seemed like Star Wars was going to once again take a break from the big screen. However, creator George Lucas felt his storytelling days were not over. So, in 2008, Lucas would bring along newcomer Dave Filoni to work on creating the now award-winning series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
The Rise of Star Wars Animation: The Tartakovsky Clone Wars
When discussing Star Wars and its evolving history with animation, the best starting point would be with Genndy Tartakovky’s Clone Wars.
White Death: The Winter War – A Film Proposal [DREAMCAST]
It looked very much like a cakewalk – with the Soviets vastly outnumbering the Finns and carrying far more firepower. However, despite all odds, the Finns were able to hold off the Soviets for several months. By the time the Russians were able to reorganize and break through the defenses, they were exhausted.
The Problem with Converting Animated Characters into Live-Action
Bringing an animated character to live-action has always been a challenge, but not impossible. More thought and care should be taken to re-capture the look and feel of the original character while not undermining the writing that made fans care for them in the first place.