ST Any chance for more prequel references/content?

I'm not talking about a reference like a quick mention of clones, a Naboo senator thats killed within seconds or armor made for a character that did jack squat all film, but I mean a real throwback. Say the Resistance get a hand on battle droids or old Trade Federation ships or even a visit to Coruscant or Naboo? I heard the director enjoyed the prequels (if not the director, someone with high influence) so do you think there will be more throwbacks?

 

I like to think Snap Wexley still has Mr. Bones.

In seriousness I think the whole "republic capital/senate shifts around" was an intentional plot device to keep Coruscant from being destroyed so that they could use it in future

 

Definitely. Rian Johnson liked the prequels so I think there will be for sure. Besides, Anakin pretty much has to show up at some point just because of the story that's unfolding.

 

I don't really see how Anakin HAS to show up? I'm not saying he won't. I just don't think there's anything to imply that he might other than discarded concept art.

 

Battle droids. In the words of a newly "born" Barth Vader.... "Noooooooooooooo!" If I here a "Roger Roger" or see a battle droid in VIII, I will feel the great foundation they have created with TFA will start to crumble before my eyes...

 

hopefully they find some young female togruta jedi who's been frozen in carbonite for about 60 years..........

 

That doesn't fit with Star Wars Rebels.

 

Probably not.

Since Disney bought Lucasfilm they have really shifted to the focus to the OT and ST. I doubt they go back to an era that, at best, is viewed with mixed emotions by most fans.

 

ok, not 60 years, but we'll just say "decades". Maybe for being under so long, her hibernation sickness is perm.

 

I actually think fan sentiment is changing. It seems to me that the fans you're referring to are mainly the older ones who grew up on the OT. People like me, who were just entering their teenage years during the PT era don't have nearly as many problems with them as the media makes it out to be. I think most of the hate is sort of an echo chamber effect from the media. I would wager over the next decade or so that we'll see a renaissance in terms of appreciation for the prequels.

And someone else may be able to correct me if I'm wrong here, but how are reviews/viewership of Rebels compared to Clone Wars? I had heard that Rebels wasn't doing as well and I think that's an indictment on broader interest in the OT era now.

 

I think if they of do it will only be in reference to the Jedi Order, possible force ghost appearance by either Yoda, Kenobi or Anakin or maybe a planet. Just where they are from a timeline perspective it would be difficult to throw in references to an era none of the characters experienced and have very little knowledge of. Then stylistically and aesthetically they've already shown what they are aiming for in TFA, one more in keeping with the OT, although I hope we see more newer ships designs that retain that look and feel.

 

Force ghost Anakin, old podracer/pt ship/battle droid just lying around. And Jar jar. I'd like to see any of these or all of them.

 

With the little hints on Reys parentage recently, I think they are going to play with the wider history than TFA did. It's going to get a bit of Anakin and Padme and Obi-wan.

 

If they delve more into Anakin and Skywalker lineage and all that, I think PT references will be unavoidable.

 

Force ghost Anakin is happening.

 

Most likely. The only thing i don't see returning mentioned is midichlorians.

 

FINN: She's alive. And in perfect hibernation.

(Rey pulls out her blaster and shoots the side panel of the carbonite block, which shatters into sparks.)

FINN: She's dead.

REY: My trilogy, girl.

 

Christ I hope not

 

I hope and pray she gets offed in the forthcoming Rebels duel with Vader. Not becasue I've anything against the character. I just think there are too many saber-wielding* characters in that era.

*Note: I didn't say Jedi because I don't want to be bored to death by the "Ah well technically she's not..." crew.

 

I think there is almost no chance for that. <shrug>

 

Why?

 

Because that era is now nearly 60 years in the past. Any references we get will be fleeting. We COULD see a visit to world from the PT, but I wouldn't really consider that a reference or content. If we see battle droids, or a fleet of prequel-era ships, it would turn a lot of people off. When Johnson was speaking about something in the PT being "beautiful," I think he he was referring to something less tangible, and more about themes.

 

Not a chance the PT will ever be viewed as anything else but meh. Crap doesn't turn into diamonds just because it's nostalgia.

Both animated series are poor indicators of interest in any of the movies because they're both somewhat underwhelming (I say this as a fan that has watched all episodes of both series.)

 

I think he was being diplomatic



I agree though that with the PT being so long before it doesn't make sense for much other than planets and species to reappear.

I'm still holding out for Mr. Bones though if only to annoy the Aftermath haters!