NakedMoleRat
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Is it sad that I’m actually looking more forward to The Bad Batch tomorrow than I am Mando?
Mandalorian Season 3
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I, for one. am absolutely on the edge of my seat with excitement that the next “LEVEL-UP!” objective for Mando is journeying to The Sacred Bubble Bath of the Mandolore…
Now, when was the last Disney+ Star Wars show that placed main characters in tubs full of liquid as a plot point?
It sounds so familiar….I’m trying to remember…
…trying to remember…
….trying to remember….
Nope, drawing a blank.
Now, when was the last Disney+ Star Wars show that placed main characters in tubs full of liquid as a plot point?
It sounds so familiar….I’m trying to remember…
…trying to remember…
….trying to remember….
Nope, drawing a blank.
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CadetTK2386
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I always see the comments like those here about how no matter the property, the Fans have better costumes and they should just let the fans do it in their costumes, and how much better it would be. I have a fun story on that.
To help promote the launch of Halo: Infinite, MicroSoft's European Division actually did reach out to some of the members of the Halo Costuming Group, the 405th, in Europe to help them film a little short promotional video thing. By the end of the first day of shooting the costume of nearly every single member involved was damaged or broken or unable to be worn until repairs were completed, which they had to scramble to do overnight in their Hotels, and not nearly all of them were able to fix their costumes back into a useable state for the second day of shooting. And these weren't like action filed stunts, it was things like running through a quarry, or walking up or down a hill.
There is a massive difference between making a costume that looks cool for pictures or a Con, and making a costume that is functional for filming.
To help promote the launch of Halo: Infinite, MicroSoft's European Division actually did reach out to some of the members of the Halo Costuming Group, the 405th, in Europe to help them film a little short promotional video thing. By the end of the first day of shooting the costume of nearly every single member involved was damaged or broken or unable to be worn until repairs were completed, which they had to scramble to do overnight in their Hotels, and not nearly all of them were able to fix their costumes back into a useable state for the second day of shooting. And these weren't like action filed stunts, it was things like running through a quarry, or walking up or down a hill.
There is a massive difference between making a costume that looks cool for pictures or a Con, and making a costume that is functional for filming.
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NakedMoleRat
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Back on track. Bo was awesome.
joberg
Legendary Member
No doubt that the costume dept. is not going to make a one-off in terms of costumes. Pieces will be made in high numbers (wear & tear) for action shots and that's another kind of planning. Armor is still done with the normal ABS (stormtroopers for example) and that is exactly the same material/design that the original had in the beginning. Putting cosplayers in a scene/shot, either in the foreground/background is also a better use of "cheap" effects. As long as the Union is on board with that
So much “Yes!” with this episode!
I was cheering right from the opening…
Morlocks?
I was cheering right from the opening…
Morlocks?
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NakedMoleRat
Legendary Member
Exactly what I was thinking.
NakedMoleRat
Legendary Member
I think my mechanic might have some Jawas working for him.
Holy sh** what an episode! Back on track indeed. I'm surprised they did all of this in episode 2 because I thought they were going to hold it until late this season. Now I'm even less clear on what the rest of the season will be about, and that's exciting!
My only real gripe with this one is it retroactively makes Ch. 17 an even bigger waste of time. Not only did that episode repeat information from TBOBF we'd already learned, but it spent half the runtime with Din trying to fix IG-11, which as we learn in Ch. 18 wasn't even necessary. Maybe the Jawas will find an IG memory circuit and they can revive IG-11, but at that point what for? Maybe there will be a good reason and I'll feel differently when we get there, but as of now it feels like a strange misdirection that serves no real purpose.
Man, Din gets absolutely wrecked in this one haha. Thought it was wicked that Mandalore was actually turned to glass — I'd assumed that was just some dramatic phrase being used, but no. That scavenger droid creature was awesome, very Grievous-like, especially in the sound design. Grogu to the rescue! Happy to see the little guy finally holding his own and having more agency, establishing his role in the story beyond being a cutie. Bo-Katan was great, surprised to see her team up with Din and help him find the mines. That was a nice subversion of my expectations (although they could still be rivals later this season), and I was pleased to see some some real conversations between the two and her finally passing some knowledge onto him. And seeing her wield the Darksaber with ease...I hope she stays friendly with Din and teaches him how to use it. Bo telling Din that her father died defending Mandalore and Din responding with "This is the way." had me rolling. And holy cow...the Mythosaur reveal had me yelling at my TV at 4am I knew we'd see one eventually, but not so soon!!
Bo's comment about all the in-fighting and fracturing of the Mandalorian people being their downfall was the most important story detail I took away from this episode — I believe that's what this season will really be about. Din working to unite all the clans and get everyone on the same page, so they can enter that "new age of Mandalore" with the "mythosaur rising" that the Armorer has spoken about.
I saw an interesting theory on Twitter last night. As we know, the Mythosaurs are supposed to be extinct. Could this one have awoken from its thousand year slumber when Din entered the Living Waters because it sensed the true ruler of Mandalore? But if that is the case....why'd it try to drown him?
I knew we'd see one eventually, but not so soon!!Bo's comment about all the in-fighting and fracturing of the Mandalorian people being their downfall was the most important story detail I took away from this episode — I believe that's what this season will really be about. Din working to unite all the clans and get everyone on the same page, so they can enter that "new age of Mandalore" with the "mythosaur rising" that the Armorer has spoken about.
I saw an interesting theory on Twitter last night. As we know, the Mythosaurs are supposed to be extinct. Could this one have awoken from its thousand year slumber when Din entered the Living Waters because it sensed the true ruler of Mandalore? But if that is the case....why'd it try to drown him?
My only real gripe with this one is it retroactively makes Ch. 17 an even bigger waste of time. Not only did that episode repeat information from TBOBF we'd already learned, but it spent half the runtime with Din trying to fix IG-11, which as we learn in Ch. 18 wasn't even necessary. Maybe the Jawas will find an IG memory circuit and they can revive IG-11, but at that point what for? Maybe there will be a good reason and I'll feel differently when we get there, but as of now it feels like a strange misdirection that serves no real purpose.
I feel like this sentiment is a little misguided, I wouldn't blame the cosplayers for their armor not surviving shooting since that wasn't the intention of the armor build initially. Also amateur/hobby builds are exactly that, they aren't shop veterans usually, though some are. The blame is on Microsoft for not searching for those members who have more practical experience rather than allowing anyone with a costume to come wreck their stuff.
A good example of fans doing better would be what we've seen in S1 Mandalorian and what we recently saw for Kenobi. Along with the restrictions 501st already has in place for their costumes, best believe Favreau, Filoni and family have different restrictions on fan costumes to be allowed on set.
Jaitea
Master Member
Yes,...very happy with this weeks episode, a lot of creativity in this one, & some nicely filmed shots
Thain, no need for spoiler tags if it's been aired,....only needed if you have seen previews of future episodes, anyone who comes here will or should be aware that the thread is up to date & what else would we be talking about
Don't think The Mythosaur had anything to do with Mando dissapearing into the water,....the steps were destroyed,....he fell with the weight of his Beskar
J
Thain, no need for spoiler tags if it's been aired,....only needed if you have seen previews of future episodes, anyone who comes here will or should be aware that the thread is up to date & what else would we be talking about
Don't think The Mythosaur had anything to do with Mando dissapearing into the water,....the steps were destroyed,....he fell with the weight of his Beskar
J
Man, Din gets absolutely wrecked in this one haha. Thought it was wicked that Mandalore was actually turned to glass — I'd assumed that was just some dramatic phrase being used, but no. That scavenger droid creature was awesome, very Grievous-like, especially in the sound design. Grogu to the rescue! Happy to see the little guy finally holding his own and having more agency, establishing his role in the story beyond being a cutie. Bo-Katan was great, surprised to see her team up with Din and help him find the mines. That was a nice subversion of my expectations (although they could still be rivals later this season), and I was pleased to see some some real conversations between the two and her finally passing some knowledge onto him. And seeing her wield the Darksaber with ease...I hope she stays friendly with Din and teaches him how to use it. Bo telling Din that her father died defending Mandalore and Din responding with "This is the way." had me rolling. And holy cow...the Mythosaur reveal had me yelling at my TV at 4am
Bo's comment about all the in-fighting and fracturing of the Mandalorian people being their downfall was the most important story detail I took away from this episode — I believe that's what this season will really be about. Din working to unite all the clans and get everyone on the same page, so they can enter that "new age of Mandalore" with the "mythosaur rising" that the Armorer has spoken about.
I saw an interesting theory on Twitter last night. As we know, the Mythosaurs are supposed to be extinct. Could this one have awoken from its thousand year slumber when Din entered the Living Waters because it sensed the true ruler of Mandalore? But if that is the case....why'd it try to drown him?
My only real gripe with this one is it retroactively makes Ch. 17 an even bigger waste of time. Not only did that episode repeat information from TBOBF we'd already learned, but it spent half the runtime with Din trying to fix IG-11, which as we learn in Ch. 18 wasn't even necessary. Maybe the Jawas will find an IG memory circuit and they can revive IG-11, but at that point what for? Maybe there will be a good reason and I'll feel differently when we get there, but as of now it feels like a strange misdirection that serves no real purpose.
I do like the use of Gogurt better this episode as well, S1 had cool use of the force, but without training it often crosses the line, but since he's started training with the greatest living jedi in the galaxy currently and even Luke establishes he's had a lot of previous forgotten training AAAAND we've mostly see him stuff previously established in his training montage though more polished seems like a much more appropriate progression than some movies have had.
As far as Bo is concerned, I'm hoping she has a character development similar to Ahsoka in TCW. Ahsoka was unbearable in the beginning of the cartoon, always bratty and resisting her elders way until she developed and still had her own agency and didn't follow blindly. I think now that Bo has seen it with her own eyes, she's started finding the WAY that has plagued her entire career. Might not be exactly the way as Din see's it, or The Armorer, or Satine's way but her own way that has what's best for Mandalore in mind.
I think the Mythosaur awakening from sensing the true ruler of Mandalore, regardless of what the truth is, will be what myth is built around this event and build up the legend across the Galaxy of "Din Djarin The Great".
I think IG-11 this season will allow for episodes where Din can leave Gogurt with the Nurse droid and have some solo adventure. Luke is a little above the paygrade of babysitter if the child isn't dedicating himself to the new Jedi academy. Maybe even set Din with that home base on Nevarro where IG can reside, a little homestead until a colony is re-established on Mandalore.
TazMan2000
Master Member
Sigh....I guess I'll put these back in the shed.
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NakedMoleRat
Legendary Member
Keep them on standby. Picard is on tomorrow.
Ahh good point. He removes his jetpack too, so he was doomed to sink like a rock. You're definitely spot on. Good thing Bo was there ha!
Reminds me of 'The Tragedy' when they had Din remove his jetpack and conveniently leave it against a rock so he couldn't fly to Grogu and save him in time. Similar thing here...let's have him remove his jetpack so he sinks and has to be saved so we can get the dramatic Mythosaur reveal. I should be as irritated as I was with 'The Tragedy,' but this time around I'm not.
Darth Lars
Master Member
With the cyborg having beaten Din Djarin and then Bo-Katan Kryze having beaten the cyborg.... Why does Din and Bo-Katan not think that Bo-Katan deserves the right to the darksaber now?
The real reason is of course: because it isn't Jon Favreau's plan ... but still. It that irritates me.
The real reason is of course: because it isn't Jon Favreau's plan ... but still. It that irritates me.
Din didn't have a problem yielding to Bo-katan and giving her the saber.
What some may call story and character inconsistencies. I call the fickle “Will of The Force”….
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