TV Discussion Official Dave Filoni Appreciation Thread

As much as I like to rib on the guy, I have to admire all the things he's accomplished whilst working on both TCW and now Rebels. Filoni knows Star Wars, and in particular he knows the EU and respects it enough to bring a lot of concepts to the screen. Yes some are presented in a different way than how they were originally written, but at least he acknowledges their existence. A good example is how Mandalore was used in TCW. A lot of the existing material on Mandalorians was drawn through into the design and writing of those arcs. And it's not always big thins that get carried over, sometimes it's just little things here and there like the odd character or ship that never got much attention before being presented on camera. What I respect as well is his real knowledge of the subject material. He talks in interviews about a lot of concepts that would go right over the heads of casual or movie-only fans and comes across as someone with a genuine knowledge of the intricacies of Star Wars itself.

On top of that, Filoni does bring a passion and enthusiasm to both shows. You can tell in all the interviews and documentaries that he loves the work he's doing, which then feeds through into the crew and into the finished product. He's also, I have to say, a delight to watch because he also comes across as a very likeable guy with a good wit and sense of humour.

So Dave, I just want you to know (because I know you're lurking here every day) that I appreciate the work you've done and hope you continue to be a part of Star Wars for a long time.

 

Dave is a great guy and its always fun watching or reading his interviews.
I hope he is involved with SW for many years to come.

 

Great artist too.

 

And sometimes a good story writer sometimes.

No but really I have liked everything he has done minus ashoka.

 

Lucas had that attachment with Luke and later Anakin and then the Skywalkers, Tano being Filoni's isnt that big a deal. Them being the creators of said characters is more a family thing, so both professional and personal.

 

I wonder what do you think Foloni enjoyed more TCW or SWR.

 

As of right now, probably TCW. He spent 8 years on that show and really pushed to share as much of the existing content left over when it got cancelled with the fans.

 

Not just the best ones, but the most important ones too. The ones that actually progressed the overall narrative of Book 1 instead of all the filler episodes.

 

What shows other then TCW, ATLA and, SWR has he worked on?

 

First and only rule of Star Wars television fandom: Always blame Filoni

 

I always found it funny when Filoni teased something in the clone wars and it did not happen for 2 years like him teasing Trench living in season 4.

 

[Inappropriate]

 

Get it of my Studio.

 

this thread took an interesting turn

 

I guess some people like Dave a lot more than others......

But yeah he's a great guy I kinda feel bad for him that he did not get to complete TCW I think he put A LOT of effort and devotion to the project. It seems like he cared about it more than George.. That's not to say he isn't enjoying Rebels but you can tell he's disappointed that he can no longer work on his creation with his team... Even the interview things he does about Rebels don't have that enthusiasm in them that was present in TCW stuff

 

I agree which I sorta find funny because he always talked about the OT and here he is.

 

Who wants to know every TV/ movie DF has worked on you ready.
TCW
SWR
ATLA
The WIN Awards
The Oblongs
King of The Hill
American Dragon: Jake Long
Team Supremo
Dave the Barbarian
Mission Hill

 

This man to me is the new George Lucas of Star Wars ever since 2008. I mean that in a good way.


Also is there a shirtless version of that picture of Dave Filoni?

 

I just looked it up, and wow you are both right, basically all the truly great episodes of that season and the ones where things actually happened aside from the Storm are were directed by Filoni. I knew he had worked on the show but I didn't know that before.

Also, I think Filoni gives some of the best interviews among cartoon producers, he always has plenty to say, lots of thoughts about his show and rarely comes off as awkward.

 

Oh, my sides.

 

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