Introduction

Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures is a micro-series that retells key moments from the Star Wars franchise in bite-sized, animated form.

The kid-oriented series debuted on the ‘Star Wars Kids’ YouTube Channel and website, StarWarsKids.com, on 03 November 2018.

Using stylised animation, the series of shorts re-imagine key scenes from the saga, initially leading up to the release of Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. The shorts feature audio from the original films (with narration by Dante Basco) and are animated by Titmouse, Inc.

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Outline

Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 arrive on Bespin, hoping to save his friends from the clutches of the Galactic Empire but instead finds Darth Vader. The two engage in a lightsaber duel with Vader hurling Skywalker out of a window into the depths of Cloud City. Lord Vader corners Skywalker on a bridge and the two parry.

As Vader drives Skywalker to the edge of the bridge, he tries to tempt Skywalker into embracing the dark side and joining him. Skywalker replies that he will never join him and the two continue fighting. Vader slices off Luke’s right hand with his lightsaber, causing Luke’s blade to drop into the depths of Cloud City. Luke screams in pain and shock.

As Luke clings onto the edge of the platform, Lord Vader invites Skywalker to work together with him to bring order to the galaxy. He implores Luke to come with him. Luke refuses Vader’s offer and lets go off his left hand. He descends into the bowels of Cloud City, clinging onto a cross-shaped platform. Through the Force, Luke calls out to his sister Leia Organa, who convinces Lando Calrissian that they have to go back for her brother. Leia, Lando and Chewbacca turn the Millennium Falcon around and rescue Luke.

Back at the Alliance Fleet, Lando prepares to depart on the Falcon with Chewbacca. He tells a recovering Skywalker and Princess Leia that he promises to bring Han back. Luke wishes Lando “May the Force be with you.” The narrator says that together our heroes will fight on, the adventure will continue, and the Jedi will return.

Trivia

• It premiered on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel on the 40th anniversary of the release of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back on 12 June 2020.
• It was later compiled into an omnibus YouTube video called “The Empire Strikes Back 40th Anniversary”, that was released on 19 June 2020.

Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures Series

You can find a full index and overview of Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures here.

You can find a full index of Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures Series 02 here.

• Overview of the Star Wars Franchise.
• Overview of Star Wars Films.
• Overview of Star Wars Parodies.
• Overview of Star Wars TV Series.
• Overview of Star Wars Documentary Series.
• Overview of LEGO Star Wars.

Production & Filming Details

• Creator(s):
• Developed By:
• Narrator(s): Dante Basco.
• Director(s): Barry Kelly.
• Producer(s): Josh Rimes.
• Writer(s):
• Music:
• Cinematography:
• Editor(s):
• Production: Lucasfilm Animation.
• Distributor(s):
• Release Date: 12 June 2020.
• Running Time: 2-6 minutes (per episode, approximate).
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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