Patton speculates on what he would do if he were to go back in a time machine and meet George Lucas around 1994.
Warning: strong language
Patton and Lucas
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Obi-Wan Meets Anakin
Here we see Obi-Wan Kenobi first meet his bane.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
INT. NABOO SPACECRAFT - HALLWAY
ANAKIN and OBI-WAN rush into the hallway to find QUI-GON
collapsed on the floor opposite the entry. ARTOO is looking
over him. The JEDI is breathing hard, wet with sweat and
covered in dirt.
ANAKIN
Are you all right?
QUI-GON
I think so... that was a surpirse I
wont soon forget.
OBI-WAN
What was it?
QUI-GON
I don't know... but he was well
trained in the Jedi arts. My guess
is he was after the Queen...
ANAKIN
Do you think he'll follow us?
QUI-GON
We'll be safe enough once we're in
hyperspace, but I have no doubt he
knows our destination.
ANAKIN
What are we going to do about it?
OBI-WAN gives ANAKIN a "who are you?" look. ANAKIN returns
an innocent stare.
QUI-GON
We will be patient. Anakin Skywalker,
meet Obi-Wan Kenobi.
ANAKIN
Pleased to meet you. Wow! You're a
Jedi too?
OBI-WAN gives the boy a skeptical look.
INT. COCKPIT - SPACE
RIC OLIE pulls back on the hyperdrive. OBI-WAN, QUI-GON, and
ANAKIN watch.
QUI-GON
Let's hope this hyperdrive works and
Watto didn't get the last laugh.
The stars streak outside the cockpit window.
EXT. SPACE - NABOO SPACECRAFT (FX)
The ship streaks into hyperspace.
Monday, November 12, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Escape from Tatooine
Qui-Gon and Anakin race to the Millenium Fal--er, Naboo ship and tangle with Darth Maul.
See comments section for our thoughts!
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT MESA - DAY
The PROBE DROID beeps and whistles to DARTH MAUL. The SITH
LORD gets on a speeder bike and follows the PROBE DROID into
Mos Espa.
EXT. MOS ESPA - STREET - FRUIT STAND - DAY
ANAKIN and QUI-GON exit WATTO'S and stop before JIRA'S fruit
stand. ANAKIN hands JIRA some coins.
ANAKIN
I've been freed, and I'm going away.
Buy yourself a cooling unit with
this... Otherwise I'll worry about
you.
JIRA is astonished. She stares, not knowing what to say.
JIRA
Can I give you a hug?
ANAKIN
Sure.
She gives him a hug.
JIRA
I'll miss you, Annie... there isn't
a kinder boy in the galaxy. You be
careful...
ANAKIN runs to join QUI-GON, who has already started down
the street. As they walk along together, QUI-GON notices
something out of the corner of his eye. Suddenly, without
breaking his stride, he ignites his laser sword, swing around,
and lunges forward and cuts a lurking PROBE DROID in half.
QUI-GON inspects the sparking and fizzing DROID.
ANAKIN
What is it?
QUI-GON
Probe droid. Very unusual... not
like anything I've seen before.
Come on.
QUI-GON and ANAKIN start running.
EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT - NABOO SPACECRAFT - DAY
QUI-GON and ANAKIN run toward the Naboo spacecraft. ANAKIN
is having a hard time keeping up.
ANAKIN
Master Qui-Gon,sir, wait!
QUI-GON turns to answer and sees a DARK-CLOAKED FIGURE bearing
down on a speeder bike.
QUI-GON
Anakin, drop!
ANAKIN drops to the ground just as DARTH MAUL sweeps over
him. DARTH MAUL jumps off his speeder bike, and before he
has hit the ground, the Sith Lord has swund a death blow
with his laser sword that is barely blocked by QUI-GON.
ANAKIN picks himself up. The two galactic warriors, Sith and
Jedi, are bashing each other with incredible blows. They
move in a continual cloudof dust, smashing everything around
them. This is a fierce fight. ANAKIN gets up, bewildered by
the confrontation.
QUI-GON
Annie, get to the ship! Take off!
Go! Go!
QUI-GON struggles to fend off the relentless onslaught as
ANAKIN races to the ship.
INT. NABOO SPACECRAFT - HALLWAY
ANAKIN runs into the main hallway of the spaceship, where
PADME and Capt. Panaka are working.
ANAKIN
Qui-Gon's in trouble. He says to
take off...now!!
CAPT. PANAKA
Who are you?
PADME
He's a friend.
INT. NABOO SPACECRAFT - COCKPIT
Capt. Panaka, ANAKIN, and PADME rush into the cockpit where
OBI-WAN and RIC OLIE are checking the hyperdrive.
CAPT. PANAKA
Qui-Gon is in trouble, he says to
take off!
PILOT
I don't see anything.
OBI-WAN
Over there! Fly low!
In the distance is a small cloud of dust.
EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT - NABOO SPACECRAFT - DAY
QUI-GON and DARTH MAUL continue theirsword battle. Leaping
over one another in an incredible display of acrobatics, the
two warrios hear the ship fly over them a few feet off the
ground. QUI-GON almost dissapears for a moment. Before DARTH
MAUL knows what's happening, QUI-GON is on the spacecrat's
ramp.
EXT. TATOOINE - NABOO SPACECRAFT RAMP - DAY
The SITH LORD immediately jumps onto the ramp after QUI-GON,
but barely makes it. His heels hang over the edge of a forty-
foot drop. QUI-GON swings his laser sword with all his might
and knocks DARTH AMUL off the ramp and onto the desert floor.
The ramp closes, and the Naboo craft rockets away, leaving
the Sith Lord standing alone.
EXT. SPACE - NABOO SPACECRAFT (FX)
The sleek spacecraft rockets away from the planet Tatooine.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Goodbye to 3PO, Kitster, and Shmi (Again!)
More goodbyes from Anakin, who does it all longhand.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - SECOND ROOM - DAY
ANAKIN has thrown the last of his things in a small backpack.
As he leaves, he stops and pushes the button that wakes his
droid up. THREEPIO stares at him blankly.
ANAKIN
Well, Threepio, I'm free...and I'm
going away...in a starship...
THREEPIO
Master, Annie, you are my maker, and
I wish you well. Although I'd like
it better if I were a little less
naked.
ANAKIN
I'm sorry I wasn't able to finish
you, Threepio... give you coverings
and all... I'm going to miss working
on you. You've been a great pal.
I'll make sure Mom doesn't sell you
or anything. Bye.
THREEPIO stares at ANAKIN as he rushes out of the room.
THREEPIO
Sell me?!?
EXT. MOS ESPA - STREET - SLAVE QUARTERS - DAY
KITSTER runs up to ANAKIN as he and QUI-GON exit Anakin's
hovel. SHMI stands in the doorway. ANAKIN pulls a handful of
coins out of his pocket and gives them to KITSTER.
KITSTER
There are so many of us who want you
to stay, Annie... You're a hero.
ANAKIN
I...
(looks to Shmi)
I... have to go.
QUI-GON has moved a short way down the street.
KITSTER
Well.
ANAKIN
Well.
KITSTER
Thank's for every moment you've been
here. You're my best friend.
ANAKIN
I won't forget.
ANAKIN hugs KITSTER and runs toward QUI-GON, then stops to
look back at his mother standing in the doorway. He turns
back to QUI-GON, then turns and runs back to his mother.
ANAKIN
(starting to cry)
I can't do it, Mom. I just can't.
SHMI hugs ANAKIN. QUI-GON watches from the distance. She
kneels down and looks him in the face.
SHMI
Annie, remember when you climbed the
great dune in order to chase the
Banthas away so they wouldn't be
shot... Remember how you collapses
several times, exhausted thinking
you couldn't do it?
ANAKIN shakes his head.
SHMI
This is one of those times when you
have to do something you don't think
you can do. I know how strong you
are, Annie. I know you can do this...
ANAKIN
Will I ever see you again?
SHMI
What does your heart tell you?
ANAKIN
I hope so...yes...I guess.
SHMI
Then we will see each other again.
ANAKIN
I.. will become a Jedi and I will
come back and free you, Mom... I
promise.
SHMI
No matter where you are, my love
will be with you. Now be brave, and
don't look back... don't look back.
ANAKIN
I love you so much.
SHMI hugs ANAKIN, then turns him around so he is facing QUI-
GON, and off he marches, like the brave little trooper that
he is. He marches right past QUI-GON, starring right ahead,
tears in his eyes, determined not to look back.
Friday, October 19, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Goodbye to Shmi Skywalker
Anakin learns he's free but his mom will remain a slave. See comment section for our thoughts!
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. TATOOINE - STREET - SLAVE QUARTERS - DAY
ANAKIN and A GREEDO are rolling around on the floor, fighting.
About A DOZEN OR SO KIDS are standing around them, yelling.
Suddenly, a long shadow is cast over the TWO BOYS; they stop
fighting and look up. QUI-GOMN is towering above them. KITSTER
is with them.
QUI-GON
What's this?
ANAKIN
He said I cheated.
QUI-GON
Did you?
ANAKIN
No!
QUI-GON
Do you still think he cheated?
GREEDO
Yes.
QUI-GON
Well, Annie. You know the truth...
You will have to tolerate his opinion,
fighting won't change it.
QUI-GON moves off down the street. Anakin follows. The GREEDO
wanders over to WALD who has been watching the goings-on.
WALD
Keep this up, Greedo, and you're
gonna come to a bad end.
Farther down the street QUI-GON and ANAKIN head toward
Anakin's hovel.
QUI-GON takes a handful of credits from beneath his poncho
and hands them to the boy.
QUI-GON
These are yours. We sold the Pod.
ANAKIN
(suddenly beaming))
Yes!
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - MAIN ROOM - DAY
SHMI is cleaning up as ANAKIN bursts through the door,
followed by QUI-GON.
ANAKIN
Mom, he sold the Pod. Look at all
the money we have!
ANAKIN pulls a bag of coins out of his pocket.
SHMI
Oh, my goodness, That's wonderful.
QUI-GON
And Anakin has been freed.
ANAKIN
What?!?
QUI-GON
You're no longer a slave.
ANAKIN jumps for joy! SHMI is stunned.
ANAKIN
Did you hear that, Mom?
(to Qui-Gon)
Was that part of the prize, or what?
QUI-GON
Let's just say Watto has learned an
important lesson about gambling.
SHMI
Now you can make your dreams come
true, Annie. You're free!
(turns to Qui-Gon)
Will you take him with you? Is he to
become a Jedi?
QUI-GON
Our meeting was not a coincidence.
Nothing happens by accident.
(to Anakin)
You are strong with the Force, but
you may not be accepted by the Coucil.
ANAKIN
A Jedi! Mighty blasters, you mean I
get to go with you in your starship
and everything?!
QUI-GON kneels down to the boy.
QUI-GON
Anakin, training to be a Jedi will
not be a easy challenge. And if you
succeed, it will be a hard life.
ANAKIN
But it's what I want. What I've always
dreamed about. Can I go, Mom?!
QUI-GON
This path has been placed for you,
Annie; the choice to take it is yours
alone.
ANAKIN thinks, looks to his mother, then to QUI-GON.
ANAKIN
I want to go.
QUI-GON
Then, pack your things. We haven't
much time.
ANAKIN
Yipee!!
ANAKIN hugs his mom and starts for the other room, then stops.
SHMI and QUI-GON give each other a knowing look. ANAKIN has
realized something.
ANAKIN
What about Mom? Is she free too?
You're coming, aren't you, Mom
QUI-GON
I tried to free your mother, Annie,
but Watto wouldn't have it.
ANAKIN
But the money from selling...
QUI-GON
It's not nearly enough.
SHMI comes over to her son and sits next to him. Taking both
of his hands in hers, she draws him close.
SHMI
Son, my place is here. My future is
here. It is time for you to let go...
to let go of me. I cannot go with
you.
ANAKIN
I want to stay with you. I don't
want things to change.
SHMI
You can't stop change any more than
you can stop the suns from setting.
Listen to your feelings; Annie, you
know what's right.
ANAKIN takes a deep breath, drops his head. QUI-GON and SHMI
exchange a look of concern. When ANAKIN raises up, there
are tears in his eyes.
ANAKIN
I'm going to miss you so much, Mom...
SHMI
I love you, Annie... now hurry.
ANAKIN and SHMI hug. ANAKIN runs into the other room.
SHMI
Thank you.
QUI-GON
I will watch after him. You have my
word. Will you be all right?
SHMI
He was in my life for such a short
time.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. TATOOINE - STREET - SLAVE QUARTERS - DAY
ANAKIN and A GREEDO are rolling around on the floor, fighting.
About A DOZEN OR SO KIDS are standing around them, yelling.
Suddenly, a long shadow is cast over the TWO BOYS; they stop
fighting and look up. QUI-GOMN is towering above them. KITSTER
is with them.
QUI-GON
What's this?
ANAKIN
He said I cheated.
QUI-GON
Did you?
ANAKIN
No!
QUI-GON
Do you still think he cheated?
GREEDO
Yes.
QUI-GON
Well, Annie. You know the truth...
You will have to tolerate his opinion,
fighting won't change it.
QUI-GON moves off down the street. Anakin follows. The GREEDO
wanders over to WALD who has been watching the goings-on.
WALD
Keep this up, Greedo, and you're
gonna come to a bad end.
Farther down the street QUI-GON and ANAKIN head toward
Anakin's hovel.
QUI-GON takes a handful of credits from beneath his poncho
and hands them to the boy.
QUI-GON
These are yours. We sold the Pod.
ANAKIN
(suddenly beaming))
Yes!
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - MAIN ROOM - DAY
SHMI is cleaning up as ANAKIN bursts through the door,
followed by QUI-GON.
ANAKIN
Mom, he sold the Pod. Look at all
the money we have!
ANAKIN pulls a bag of coins out of his pocket.
SHMI
Oh, my goodness, That's wonderful.
QUI-GON
And Anakin has been freed.
ANAKIN
What?!?
QUI-GON
You're no longer a slave.
ANAKIN jumps for joy! SHMI is stunned.
ANAKIN
Did you hear that, Mom?
(to Qui-Gon)
Was that part of the prize, or what?
QUI-GON
Let's just say Watto has learned an
important lesson about gambling.
SHMI
Now you can make your dreams come
true, Annie. You're free!
(turns to Qui-Gon)
Will you take him with you? Is he to
become a Jedi?
QUI-GON
Our meeting was not a coincidence.
Nothing happens by accident.
(to Anakin)
You are strong with the Force, but
you may not be accepted by the Coucil.
ANAKIN
A Jedi! Mighty blasters, you mean I
get to go with you in your starship
and everything?!
QUI-GON kneels down to the boy.
QUI-GON
Anakin, training to be a Jedi will
not be a easy challenge. And if you
succeed, it will be a hard life.
ANAKIN
But it's what I want. What I've always
dreamed about. Can I go, Mom?!
QUI-GON
This path has been placed for you,
Annie; the choice to take it is yours
alone.
ANAKIN thinks, looks to his mother, then to QUI-GON.
ANAKIN
I want to go.
QUI-GON
Then, pack your things. We haven't
much time.
ANAKIN
Yipee!!
ANAKIN hugs his mom and starts for the other room, then stops.
SHMI and QUI-GON give each other a knowing look. ANAKIN has
realized something.
ANAKIN
What about Mom? Is she free too?
You're coming, aren't you, Mom
QUI-GON
I tried to free your mother, Annie,
but Watto wouldn't have it.
ANAKIN
But the money from selling...
QUI-GON
It's not nearly enough.
SHMI comes over to her son and sits next to him. Taking both
of his hands in hers, she draws him close.
SHMI
Son, my place is here. My future is
here. It is time for you to let go...
to let go of me. I cannot go with
you.
ANAKIN
I want to stay with you. I don't
want things to change.
SHMI
You can't stop change any more than
you can stop the suns from setting.
Listen to your feelings; Annie, you
know what's right.
ANAKIN takes a deep breath, drops his head. QUI-GON and SHMI
exchange a look of concern. When ANAKIN raises up, there
are tears in his eyes.
ANAKIN
I'm going to miss you so much, Mom...
SHMI
I love you, Annie... now hurry.
ANAKIN and SHMI hug. ANAKIN runs into the other room.
SHMI
Thank you.
QUI-GON
I will watch after him. You have my
word. Will you be all right?
SHMI
He was in my life for such a short
time.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Podrace Aftermath
Here's a feelgood scene to set up some upcoming pathos.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - DAY
As ANAKIN stops the Podracer, KISTER turns up, and they
embrace. Hundreds of SPECTATORS join them and put ANAKIN on
their shoulders, marching off, CHEERING AND CHANTING. Darth
Maul's PROBE DROIDS move through the crowd.
INT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - PRIVATE BOX - DAY
Several ALIENS leave Watto's box, laughing and counting their
money. WATTO sees QUI-GON standing in the doorway.
WATTO
You! You swindled me! You knew the
boy was going to win! Somehow you
knew it! I lost everything.
WATTO flies up to QUI-GON and puts his face right up against
QUI-GON's.
QUI-GON simply smiles.
QUI-GON
Whenever you gamble, my freind,
eventually you'll lose. Bring the
parts to the main hanger. I'll come
by your shop later so you can release
the boy.
WATTO
You can't have him! It wasn't a fair
bet!
QUI-GON
Would you like to discuss it with
the Hutts...I'm sure they can settle
this.
WATTO
No, no! I want no more of your tricks!
Take him!
The SITH PROBE DROID watches with great interest.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - MAIN HANGER - DAY
The Main Hanger is almost deserted as RACERS depart.
INT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - MAIN HANGER - DAY
JAR JAR gives ANAKIN a great hug, then PADME gives him a
hug, then SHMI.
ANAKIN
Ah, gee...enough of this...
SHMI
It's so wonderful, Annie. You have
brought hope to those who have none.
I'm so very proud of you...
PADME
We owe you everything.
ANAKIN
Just feeling this good was worth it.
In the background, QUI-GON has harnessed the EOPIES to
containers full of parts.
QUI-GON
Padme. Jar Jar, let's go, we've got
to get these parts back to the ship.
The GROUP walks over to QUI-GON and the EOPIES.
PADME climbs on behind QUI-GON. JAR JAR swings up onto the
second EOPIE, only to slwly slide off the other side. ARTOO
whistles. ANAKIN and SHMI wave as they ride off.
QUI-GON
I'll return the eopies by midday.
EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT - NABOO SPACECRAFT - DAY
ARTOO cruises ahead of QUI-GON and PADME, who are riding one
of the EOPIES; JAR JAR ridses the other. They stop in front
of the sleek Naboo spacecraft.
OBI-WAN comes out of the ship and joins them.
QUI-GON
Start getting this hyperdrive
generator installed. I'm going
back...some unfinished business. I
won't be long.
OBI-WAN
Why do I sense we've picked up another
pathetic life form...?
QUI-GON
It's the boy who's responsible for
getting those parts.
On a hill far overlooking the Naboo spacecraft, the SITH
PROBE DROID turns and speeds away.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - DAY
As ANAKIN stops the Podracer, KISTER turns up, and they
embrace. Hundreds of SPECTATORS join them and put ANAKIN on
their shoulders, marching off, CHEERING AND CHANTING. Darth
Maul's PROBE DROIDS move through the crowd.
INT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - PRIVATE BOX - DAY
Several ALIENS leave Watto's box, laughing and counting their
money. WATTO sees QUI-GON standing in the doorway.
WATTO
You! You swindled me! You knew the
boy was going to win! Somehow you
knew it! I lost everything.
WATTO flies up to QUI-GON and puts his face right up against
QUI-GON's.
QUI-GON simply smiles.
QUI-GON
Whenever you gamble, my freind,
eventually you'll lose. Bring the
parts to the main hanger. I'll come
by your shop later so you can release
the boy.
WATTO
You can't have him! It wasn't a fair
bet!
QUI-GON
Would you like to discuss it with
the Hutts...I'm sure they can settle
this.
WATTO
No, no! I want no more of your tricks!
Take him!
The SITH PROBE DROID watches with great interest.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - MAIN HANGER - DAY
The Main Hanger is almost deserted as RACERS depart.
INT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - MAIN HANGER - DAY
JAR JAR gives ANAKIN a great hug, then PADME gives him a
hug, then SHMI.
ANAKIN
Ah, gee...enough of this...
SHMI
It's so wonderful, Annie. You have
brought hope to those who have none.
I'm so very proud of you...
PADME
We owe you everything.
ANAKIN
Just feeling this good was worth it.
In the background, QUI-GON has harnessed the EOPIES to
containers full of parts.
QUI-GON
Padme. Jar Jar, let's go, we've got
to get these parts back to the ship.
The GROUP walks over to QUI-GON and the EOPIES.
PADME climbs on behind QUI-GON. JAR JAR swings up onto the
second EOPIE, only to slwly slide off the other side. ARTOO
whistles. ANAKIN and SHMI wave as they ride off.
QUI-GON
I'll return the eopies by midday.
EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT - NABOO SPACECRAFT - DAY
ARTOO cruises ahead of QUI-GON and PADME, who are riding one
of the EOPIES; JAR JAR ridses the other. They stop in front
of the sleek Naboo spacecraft.
OBI-WAN comes out of the ship and joins them.
QUI-GON
Start getting this hyperdrive
generator installed. I'm going
back...some unfinished business. I
won't be long.
OBI-WAN
Why do I sense we've picked up another
pathetic life form...?
QUI-GON
It's the boy who's responsible for
getting those parts.
On a hill far overlooking the Naboo spacecraft, the SITH
PROBE DROID turns and speeds away.
Monday, September 10, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Crossing the Finish Line
The conclusion of the pod race
See comments section for our thoughts.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
Lap two. SEBULBA and the pack race past the main arena. The
crowd stands and YELLS as the Podracers scream off into the
distance. QUI-GON and PADME look worried.
JAR JAR
He musta crash-ud.
PADME
Here he comes!
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - PIT AREA - DAY (FX)
ARTOO lets out an excited whistle, as KITSTER yells.
THREEPIO : He has to complete two more circuits? Oh dear!
EXT. MOS ESPA - RACETRACK - DAY (FX)
Sure enough, coming around the bend is ANAKIN, quickly gaining
on the pack.
The two-headed announcer describes the action. The crowd
goes wild.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : It looks like Skywalker is moving
up through the field. He's in...
A : Steeth pa nagoola!
(Sixth place, not bad.)
ANAKIN continues to gain on the pack. Tension for SHMI and
PADME is unbearable.
ODY stops in the pits. Droids work on his engines. DUM-4
stands in front of the engine and is sucked in, causing the
engine to die. DUM-4 is spit out the back of the engine,
very bent up. The engine lets out one final wheeze, then
EXPLODES in a puff of smoke.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
A : Ody Mandrell! Coona wa wunda
dunko!
(Ody Mandrell into the pits for some
attention.)
ODY
Droids!
TERTER is getting close to SEBULBA, who purposely breaks a
small part off his Pod, sending it into Terter's engine,
causing him to veer into ANAKIN, and unhooks one of the main
straps on Anakin's engines that links the Pod to his engines.
ANAKIN struggles to keep control of the little Pod. It whips
about wildly.
As the Pod swings near the broken engine strap, ANAKIN grabs
for it.
Finally, he catches the strap and manages to unhook it to
the Pod.
SEBULBA cuts the engine of OBITOKI with his side exhaust,
and the racer crashes with a cloud of dust. A THIRD RACER,
HABBA, flie into the cloud of dust and crashes into OBITOKI.
ANAKIN rounds a corner and heads into the cloud of smoke. He
hits a part of one of the engines but regains control.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B :At the start of the third and
final lap, Sebulba is in the lead,
closely followed by Skywalker...
ANAKIN finally catches up with SEBULBA, and runs neck and
neck over the rough terrain. JAR JAR, QUI-GON, SHMI, and
PADME all SCREAM s ANAKIN comes through the arena. The lights
in the tower indicate that this is the third and last lap.
WATTO begins to worry.
SEBULBA uses his side exhaust port to try to cut through
Anakin's engines.
ANAKIN manages to avoid having his engine disabled but is
forced off course.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : Skywalker is forced onto the
service ramp!
A : Oh noah!
On a tight corner, ANAKIN dives to the inside and takes the
lead.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : Amazing... a controlled thrust
and he's back on course! What a move!
SEBULBA is furious. He stay's right on Anakin's tail, crowding
him and pushing him through the turns.
SEBULBA pushes ANAKIN harder, and the young boy has a
difficult time keeping control. One of the parts on Anakin's
engines begins to shake loose. ANAKIN sees it and switches
over to an auxiliary system. While he is trying to accomplish
this maneuver, SEBULBA races past him.
ANAKIN tries to get around SEBULBA, to no avail. Every move
ANAKIN makes, SEBULBA is able to block.
Finally, ANAKIN fakes a move into the inside as he usually
does, then tries to go around SEBULBA on the outside. They
race sid by side down the final stretch of the track.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : He's catching Sebulba.
A : Inkabunga.
(Incredible!)
SEBULBA veers toward ANAKIN and bangs into his Pod. He crashes
into ANAKIN over and over. The young boy struggles to maintain
control as the steering rods on the two Pods become hooked
together. SEBULBA laughs at ANAKIN.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : That little human being is out
of his mind.
A : Punda tah punda!
(They're neck and neck!)
B : They're side by side!
A : Bongo du bongu!
(Shoulder to shoulder!)
As they head for the final stretch, ANAKIN fights to unlock
the steering rods by trying to pull away from SEBULBA. The
strain on the steering rod is tremendous. Suddenly, ANAKIN's
steering arm breaks, and his Pos starts spinning.
The release of tension sends SEBULBA into an ancient statue.
One engine EXPLODES, then the other. SEBULBA skids through
the fire-balls, blackened, but unhurt. He slides to a smoking
stop, gets out of his racer, and throws what's left of a
shifter arm on the ground. Suddenly he realizes his pants
are on fire, and he struggles to put them out. ANAKIN flies
through the EXPLOSION as the crowd stands, CHERRING. PADME
and JAR JAR jump up and down with excitment, PADME screaming
for joy. ARTOO and KITSTER whistle hysterically. QUI-GON and
SHMI smile. ANAKIN races over the finish line, the winner.
INT. MOS ESPA - ARENA ANNOUNCERS BOX - DAY (FX)
The two-headed announcer excitedly calls the finish.
FODE/BEED
B : It's Skywalker! The crowd are
going nuts! Oh Ah Oh Ah (rock head
in tandem with partner)
See comments section for our thoughts.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
Lap two. SEBULBA and the pack race past the main arena. The
crowd stands and YELLS as the Podracers scream off into the
distance. QUI-GON and PADME look worried.
JAR JAR
He musta crash-ud.
PADME
Here he comes!
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - PIT AREA - DAY (FX)
ARTOO lets out an excited whistle, as KITSTER yells.
THREEPIO : He has to complete two more circuits? Oh dear!
EXT. MOS ESPA - RACETRACK - DAY (FX)
Sure enough, coming around the bend is ANAKIN, quickly gaining
on the pack.
The two-headed announcer describes the action. The crowd
goes wild.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : It looks like Skywalker is moving
up through the field. He's in...
A : Steeth pa nagoola!
(Sixth place, not bad.)
ANAKIN continues to gain on the pack. Tension for SHMI and
PADME is unbearable.
ODY stops in the pits. Droids work on his engines. DUM-4
stands in front of the engine and is sucked in, causing the
engine to die. DUM-4 is spit out the back of the engine,
very bent up. The engine lets out one final wheeze, then
EXPLODES in a puff of smoke.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
A : Ody Mandrell! Coona wa wunda
dunko!
(Ody Mandrell into the pits for some
attention.)
ODY
Droids!
TERTER is getting close to SEBULBA, who purposely breaks a
small part off his Pod, sending it into Terter's engine,
causing him to veer into ANAKIN, and unhooks one of the main
straps on Anakin's engines that links the Pod to his engines.
ANAKIN struggles to keep control of the little Pod. It whips
about wildly.
As the Pod swings near the broken engine strap, ANAKIN grabs
for it.
Finally, he catches the strap and manages to unhook it to
the Pod.
SEBULBA cuts the engine of OBITOKI with his side exhaust,
and the racer crashes with a cloud of dust. A THIRD RACER,
HABBA, flie into the cloud of dust and crashes into OBITOKI.
ANAKIN rounds a corner and heads into the cloud of smoke. He
hits a part of one of the engines but regains control.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B :At the start of the third and
final lap, Sebulba is in the lead,
closely followed by Skywalker...
ANAKIN finally catches up with SEBULBA, and runs neck and
neck over the rough terrain. JAR JAR, QUI-GON, SHMI, and
PADME all SCREAM s ANAKIN comes through the arena. The lights
in the tower indicate that this is the third and last lap.
WATTO begins to worry.
SEBULBA uses his side exhaust port to try to cut through
Anakin's engines.
ANAKIN manages to avoid having his engine disabled but is
forced off course.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : Skywalker is forced onto the
service ramp!
A : Oh noah!
On a tight corner, ANAKIN dives to the inside and takes the
lead.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : Amazing... a controlled thrust
and he's back on course! What a move!
SEBULBA is furious. He stay's right on Anakin's tail, crowding
him and pushing him through the turns.
SEBULBA pushes ANAKIN harder, and the young boy has a
difficult time keeping control. One of the parts on Anakin's
engines begins to shake loose. ANAKIN sees it and switches
over to an auxiliary system. While he is trying to accomplish
this maneuver, SEBULBA races past him.
ANAKIN tries to get around SEBULBA, to no avail. Every move
ANAKIN makes, SEBULBA is able to block.
Finally, ANAKIN fakes a move into the inside as he usually
does, then tries to go around SEBULBA on the outside. They
race sid by side down the final stretch of the track.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : He's catching Sebulba.
A : Inkabunga.
(Incredible!)
SEBULBA veers toward ANAKIN and bangs into his Pod. He crashes
into ANAKIN over and over. The young boy struggles to maintain
control as the steering rods on the two Pods become hooked
together. SEBULBA laughs at ANAKIN.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : That little human being is out
of his mind.
A : Punda tah punda!
(They're neck and neck!)
B : They're side by side!
A : Bongo du bongu!
(Shoulder to shoulder!)
As they head for the final stretch, ANAKIN fights to unlock
the steering rods by trying to pull away from SEBULBA. The
strain on the steering rod is tremendous. Suddenly, ANAKIN's
steering arm breaks, and his Pos starts spinning.
The release of tension sends SEBULBA into an ancient statue.
One engine EXPLODES, then the other. SEBULBA skids through
the fire-balls, blackened, but unhurt. He slides to a smoking
stop, gets out of his racer, and throws what's left of a
shifter arm on the ground. Suddenly he realizes his pants
are on fire, and he struggles to put them out. ANAKIN flies
through the EXPLOSION as the crowd stands, CHERRING. PADME
and JAR JAR jump up and down with excitment, PADME screaming
for joy. ARTOO and KITSTER whistle hysterically. QUI-GON and
SHMI smile. ANAKIN races over the finish line, the winner.
INT. MOS ESPA - ARENA ANNOUNCERS BOX - DAY (FX)
The two-headed announcer excitedly calls the finish.
FODE/BEED
B : It's Skywalker! The crowd are
going nuts! Oh Ah Oh Ah (rock head
in tandem with partner)
Monday, September 3, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Pod Race!
See comments section for our thoughts.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA ANNOUNCER'S BOX - DAY (FX)
FODE/BEED
B : Start your engines.
The earth-pounding ROAR of the engines revving is deafening.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - ROYAL BOX - DAY (FX)
Jabba bites off the head of a frog and spits it at a gong,
signaling the start of the race.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - STARTING GRID - DAY
On a bridge over the track, a great green light at the center
flashes. The Podracers shoot forward with a high-pitches
scream. ANAKIN'S engine floods and coughs - then dies. All
the other Podracers except one swerve around him and dissapear
down the track. The slave boy struggles to get his racer
started. The two-headed announcer reports.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
A : An dare ovv!
(And they're off!)
B : Oh...wait. Little Skywalker has
stalled.
PADME and JAR JAR are very dissapointed with ANAKIN. QUI-GON
puts his arm around a very worried SHMI to comfort her.
Finally, Anakin's engines ignite. He zooms away after the
receeding pack of competitors, leaving one quadra-Pod racer
still trying to get started. The two-headed ANNOUNCER
describes the race as it progresses.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B : And there goes Skywalker... He'll
be hard pressed to catch up with the
leaders today.
EXT. MOS ESPA - RACETRACK - DAY (FX)
The Podracers fly across the desert. SEBULBA is running neck
and neck with MAWHONIC. They round the first turn in the
track, side by side. SEBULBA drives his Pod into his rival,
forcing him into the wall of a large rock formation. MAWHONIC
crashes in a spectacular display of fire and smoke. ANAKIN
is much faster than the back-end stragglers and passes them
easily.
One of the drivers, GASGANO, won't let ANAKIN by. ANAKIN
tries to pass him on one side and is cut off. He then tries
to pass him on the other side ansd is cut off. As they come
up on a cliff drop-off, ANAKIN backs off, then guns it as
GASGANO goes over the cliff. ANAJIN accelerates so fast that
he sails right over the top of GASGANO and speeds away.
Four TUSKEN RAIDERS perched above the race course fire their
rifles at the Pods racing in the canyon below them. One shot
ricochets off the back of Anakin's Pod.
FODE/BEED
B : Looks like a few Tusken Riaders
have campe out on the canyon dune
turn.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - VIEWING PLATFORM - DAY
JABBA THE HUTT and the crowd watch the progress of the race
on small, hand-held view screens. JAR JAR is looking over
the shoulder of a strange alien named FANTA.
JAR JAR
Where's Skywalker?
FANTA moves the view screen out of Jar Jar's view. PADME,
SHMI, and QUI-GON watch another screen and look worried.
ARTOO, down in the pits with KITSTER, lets out a worried
sigh. The driver of the quadra-Pod looks worried.
EXT. MOS ESPA - RACETRACK - DAY (FX)
ANAKIN is powering around corners and over hills and cliffs,
passing other racers right and left. SEBULBA is in the lead.
He is being challenged by another racer, XELBREE.
SEBULBA slows a little, and as XELBREE pulls alongside, he
opens a side vent on the racer's engine and the exhaust starts
to cut through the alien's engine.
The blast cuts along the engine until finally it EXPLODES.
SEBULBA deftly veers away.
ANAKIN works his way through a dense mass of racers as they
zoom over a dune sea, kicking up dust. His Pod shakes
violently as he goes over a jump.
One of the Podracers, ODY, catches one of his engines in the
sand, and the whole thing EXPLODES.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - VIEWING PLATFORM - DAY
QUI-GON sits quietly, meditating. PADME and SHMI search the
landscape for any sign of the racers. JAR JAR is still
annoying FANTA for information. The crowd SCREAMS. WATTO is
laughing with his friends, confident in Anakin's defeat.
The quadra-Pod engines start just as the racers come around
the corner. The DRIVER, BEN QUADINAROS, puts it in gear, and
the four engines go off in all directions, EXPLODING in a
spectacular display. The Pod drops to the ground as SEBULBA
enters the arena, closely followed by all the OTHER RACERS.
KITSTER strains to see as ARTOO beeps excitedly. The announcer
continues.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
B ; There goes Quadinaros' power
couplings.
A : Sebulba! Ka pa me cheespa wata!
(Here comes Sebulba in record time.)
QUI-GON, PADME, SHMI, and JAR JAR yell for joy as ANAKIN
passes. JAR JAR is very nervous and pounds on the back of
his alien neighbor, FANTA.
JAR JAR
What gooie-on?
FANTA
Bug off.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Race Day on Tatooine
Anakin and Sebulba get all lined up for the race as Mos Espa turns out to see the drama.
See comments section for our thoughts.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. MOS ESPA - STREET - DAY
One of Darth Maul's PROBE DROIDS slowly floats down the main
street of Tatooine. It looks in shops and studies PEOPLE as
it searches for OBI-WAN, QI-GON, or the QUEEN.
EXT. MOS ESPA - DESERT RACE ARENA - DAY
An EXTREME HIGH WIDE ANGLE reveals a vast arena in the
Tatooine desert. A large semi-circular amphitheatre that
holds at least a hundred thousand people dominates the
landscape. Large viewing platforms loom over the racetrack.
INT. MOS ESPA - ARENA ANNOUNCER'S BOX - DAY (FX)
A two-headed ANNOUNCER describes the scene.
FODE/BEED
A: Toogi! Toogie!
(Greetings)
Toong mee cha kulkah du Boonta magi!
tah oos azalus ooval Poddraces.
(We have perfect weather today for
the Boonta classic. The most hazardous
of all Podraces.)
B : That's absolutly right. And a
big turnout here, from all corners
of the Outer Rim territories. I see
the contestants are making their way
out onto the starting grid.
EXT. MOS ESPA - DESERT RACE ARENA - DAY
On the left side of the tracks across from the grandstands,
a line of Podracers emerges from the large hanger, surrounded
by several CREW MEMBERS. Pods are pulled by a wide variety
of CREATURES and are led by aliens carrying flags. The PILOTS
stand facing the royal box.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
A : La Yma beestoo
(Yes, there they are!)
B : I see Ben Quadinaros from the
Tund system.
A : ...eh Gasgano doowa newpa Ord
Petrovia!
(And Gasgano in thenew Ord Pedrovia.)
B : Two time winner, Boles Roor...
A : Poo tula moosta, woe grane champio
Sebulba du Pixelito! Splastyleeya
bookie ookie!! (On the front line
the reigning champion, Sebulba from
Pixelito. By far the favorite today.)
B : And a late entry, Anakin
Skywalker, a local boy.
A : Wampa peedunkee unko
( I hope he has better luck this
time.)
B : I see the flaggers are moving
onto the track.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - GRANDSTAND - DAY
Colorful canopies shade some of the SPECTATORS. VENDORS sell
barbecued creature parts and colorful drinks.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - ROYAL BOX - DAY (FX)
All the PILOTS bow from the waist as JABBA THE HUTT enters
the box and waves to the crowd.
FODE/BEED
A : O grandio lust, Jabba Du Hutt,
amu intoe tah parena.
(His honor, our glorious host, Jabba
the Hutt has entered the arena.)
The crowd ROARS. SEVERAL OTHER SLUG-LIKE HUTTS follow, along
with humans and aliens. Several SLAVE GIRLS on a chain are
led alongside JABBA.
JABBA (SUBTITLED)
Chowbaso! Tam ka chee Boonta rulee
ya, kee madda hodrudda du wundee.
(Welcome!)
Sebulba tuta Pixelito...
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - STARTING GRID - DAY
SEBULBA, who is right next to ANAKIN, stands and waves to
his fans. A small pep band plays as his fans wave and cheer.
KITSTER attaches the giant engins to Anakin's Pod with a
long cable. SHMI gives ANAKIN a big hug and kiss. She looks
him right in the eye.
SHMI
Be safe.
ANAKIN
I will, Mom. I promise.
She leaves as ANAKIN checks the cable hitches.
JABBA
...Mawhonic tuta Hok, Teemto Pagalies
tuta Moonus Mandel, Anakin SKywalker
tuta Tatoonine....
The CROWD YELLS. ANAKIN waves to the crowd, as JABBA continues
with his introductions. SEBULBA moves over to one of Anakin's
engines. KITSTER and JAR JAR unhitch the EOPIES, and KITSTER
leads them away. ARTOO beeps that everything is OK. JAR JAR
pats ANAKIN on the back.
JAR JAR
Dis berry loony, Annie. May da guds
be kind, mesa palo.
PADME comes up and gives ANAKIN a little kiss on the cheeek.
SEBULBA bangs on a part protruding from Anakin's engine. He
looks around to see if anyone has noticed.
PADME
You carry all our hopes.
ANAKIN
I won't let you down.
PADME moves away as SEBULBA edges his way next to ANAKIN and
gives him a sinister grin.
SEBULBA
Bazda wahota, shag. Dobiella Nok.
Yoka to Bantha poodoo.
(You won't walk away from this one,
slave scum! You're Bantha poodoo.)
ANAKIN (SUBTITLED)
Cha skrundee da pat, sleemo.
(Don't count on it, slime-ball.)
ANAKIN looks the evil SEBULBA in the eye with a cold stare.
QUI-GON approaches, and SEBULBA backs off toward his racer.
JABBA (SUTITLED)
...Ka bazza kundee hodrudda!
(...Let the challenge begin!)
The CROWD lets out a LOUD CHEER. QUI-GON helps ANAKIN into
his Pod. The boy straps himself into the tiny racer.
QUI-GON
Are you all set, Annie?
(Anakin nods)
Remember, concentrate on the moment.
Feel. Don't think. Trust your
instincts.
(he smiles)
May the Force be with you.
QUI-GON steps away as ANAKIN puts on his goggles. The PILOTS
flip switches, and powerful energy binders shoot between the
engines. ANAKIN flips a switch, and his engine starts. The
incredible ROAR of high-powered engines igniting echoes
throughout the arena. One driver, ODY MANDRELL, yells at a
droid (DUM-4) to get away from the front of his engine. The
crowd is tense.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - STARTING GRID - DAY
The giant power-house engines torque as the PILOTS gun them.
The PILOTS flip switches, and poerful energy binders shoot
between the engines. Aliens carrying large flags move off
the track. JAR JAR covers his eyes.
JAR JAR
Mesa no watch. Dissen ganna be messy!
FODE/BEED
A : Ya pawa culka doe rundee! (The
power couplings are being activated)
B : Hey, it looks like they're
clearing the grid.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - VIEWING PLATFORM - DAY
SHMI looks nervously to QUI-GON as he enters a veiwing
platform. PADME and JAR JAR are already on board. The platform
rises like an elevator.
SHMI
Is he nervous?
QUI-GON
He's fine.
PADME
You Jedi are far too reckless. The
Queen...
QUI-GON
The Queen trusts my judgment, young
handmaiden. You should too.
PADME
You assume too much.
See comments section for our thoughts.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. MOS ESPA - STREET - DAY
One of Darth Maul's PROBE DROIDS slowly floats down the main
street of Tatooine. It looks in shops and studies PEOPLE as
it searches for OBI-WAN, QI-GON, or the QUEEN.
EXT. MOS ESPA - DESERT RACE ARENA - DAY
An EXTREME HIGH WIDE ANGLE reveals a vast arena in the
Tatooine desert. A large semi-circular amphitheatre that
holds at least a hundred thousand people dominates the
landscape. Large viewing platforms loom over the racetrack.
INT. MOS ESPA - ARENA ANNOUNCER'S BOX - DAY (FX)
A two-headed ANNOUNCER describes the scene.
FODE/BEED
A: Toogi! Toogie!
(Greetings)
Toong mee cha kulkah du Boonta magi!
tah oos azalus ooval Poddraces.
(We have perfect weather today for
the Boonta classic. The most hazardous
of all Podraces.)
B : That's absolutly right. And a
big turnout here, from all corners
of the Outer Rim territories. I see
the contestants are making their way
out onto the starting grid.
EXT. MOS ESPA - DESERT RACE ARENA - DAY
On the left side of the tracks across from the grandstands,
a line of Podracers emerges from the large hanger, surrounded
by several CREW MEMBERS. Pods are pulled by a wide variety
of CREATURES and are led by aliens carrying flags. The PILOTS
stand facing the royal box.
FODE/BEED (O.S.)
A : La Yma beestoo
(Yes, there they are!)
B : I see Ben Quadinaros from the
Tund system.
A : ...eh Gasgano doowa newpa Ord
Petrovia!
(And Gasgano in thenew Ord Pedrovia.)
B : Two time winner, Boles Roor...
A : Poo tula moosta, woe grane champio
Sebulba du Pixelito! Splastyleeya
bookie ookie!! (On the front line
the reigning champion, Sebulba from
Pixelito. By far the favorite today.)
B : And a late entry, Anakin
Skywalker, a local boy.
A : Wampa peedunkee unko
( I hope he has better luck this
time.)
B : I see the flaggers are moving
onto the track.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - GRANDSTAND - DAY
Colorful canopies shade some of the SPECTATORS. VENDORS sell
barbecued creature parts and colorful drinks.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - ROYAL BOX - DAY (FX)
All the PILOTS bow from the waist as JABBA THE HUTT enters
the box and waves to the crowd.
FODE/BEED
A : O grandio lust, Jabba Du Hutt,
amu intoe tah parena.
(His honor, our glorious host, Jabba
the Hutt has entered the arena.)
The crowd ROARS. SEVERAL OTHER SLUG-LIKE HUTTS follow, along
with humans and aliens. Several SLAVE GIRLS on a chain are
led alongside JABBA.
JABBA (SUBTITLED)
Chowbaso! Tam ka chee Boonta rulee
ya, kee madda hodrudda du wundee.
(Welcome!)
Sebulba tuta Pixelito...
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - STARTING GRID - DAY
SEBULBA, who is right next to ANAKIN, stands and waves to
his fans. A small pep band plays as his fans wave and cheer.
KITSTER attaches the giant engins to Anakin's Pod with a
long cable. SHMI gives ANAKIN a big hug and kiss. She looks
him right in the eye.
SHMI
Be safe.
ANAKIN
I will, Mom. I promise.
She leaves as ANAKIN checks the cable hitches.
JABBA
...Mawhonic tuta Hok, Teemto Pagalies
tuta Moonus Mandel, Anakin SKywalker
tuta Tatoonine....
The CROWD YELLS. ANAKIN waves to the crowd, as JABBA continues
with his introductions. SEBULBA moves over to one of Anakin's
engines. KITSTER and JAR JAR unhitch the EOPIES, and KITSTER
leads them away. ARTOO beeps that everything is OK. JAR JAR
pats ANAKIN on the back.
JAR JAR
Dis berry loony, Annie. May da guds
be kind, mesa palo.
PADME comes up and gives ANAKIN a little kiss on the cheeek.
SEBULBA bangs on a part protruding from Anakin's engine. He
looks around to see if anyone has noticed.
PADME
You carry all our hopes.
ANAKIN
I won't let you down.
PADME moves away as SEBULBA edges his way next to ANAKIN and
gives him a sinister grin.
SEBULBA
Bazda wahota, shag. Dobiella Nok.
Yoka to Bantha poodoo.
(You won't walk away from this one,
slave scum! You're Bantha poodoo.)
ANAKIN (SUBTITLED)
Cha skrundee da pat, sleemo.
(Don't count on it, slime-ball.)
ANAKIN looks the evil SEBULBA in the eye with a cold stare.
QUI-GON approaches, and SEBULBA backs off toward his racer.
JABBA (SUTITLED)
...Ka bazza kundee hodrudda!
(...Let the challenge begin!)
The CROWD lets out a LOUD CHEER. QUI-GON helps ANAKIN into
his Pod. The boy straps himself into the tiny racer.
QUI-GON
Are you all set, Annie?
(Anakin nods)
Remember, concentrate on the moment.
Feel. Don't think. Trust your
instincts.
(he smiles)
May the Force be with you.
QUI-GON steps away as ANAKIN puts on his goggles. The PILOTS
flip switches, and powerful energy binders shoot between the
engines. ANAKIN flips a switch, and his engine starts. The
incredible ROAR of high-powered engines igniting echoes
throughout the arena. One driver, ODY MANDRELL, yells at a
droid (DUM-4) to get away from the front of his engine. The
crowd is tense.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - STARTING GRID - DAY
The giant power-house engines torque as the PILOTS gun them.
The PILOTS flip switches, and poerful energy binders shoot
between the engines. Aliens carrying large flags move off
the track. JAR JAR covers his eyes.
JAR JAR
Mesa no watch. Dissen ganna be messy!
FODE/BEED
A : Ya pawa culka doe rundee! (The
power couplings are being activated)
B : Hey, it looks like they're
clearing the grid.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - VIEWING PLATFORM - DAY
SHMI looks nervously to QUI-GON as he enters a veiwing
platform. PADME and JAR JAR are already on board. The platform
rises like an elevator.
SHMI
Is he nervous?
QUI-GON
He's fine.
PADME
You Jedi are far too reckless. The
Queen...
QUI-GON
The Queen trusts my judgment, young
handmaiden. You should too.
PADME
You assume too much.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Gambling for Slave Flesh
Here we see Qui-Gon Jinn propose a bet with Watto, with slaves as the pot.
See comments section for our thoughts.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT MESA - NIGHT
The sinister looking Sith spacecraft lands on top of a desert
mesa at dus, scattering a herd of banthas. DARTH MAUL walks
to the edge of the mesa and studies the landscape with a
pair of electrobinoculars. He picks out the lights of three
different cities in the distance, then pushes buttons on his
electronic armband.
Six football-sized PROBE DROIDS float out of the ship and
head off in three different directions toward the cities.
DARTH MAUL stands on the mesa and watches them through his
electrobinoculars.
EXT. MOS ESPA - SLAVE QUARTERS - PORCH - SUNRISE
Padme exits the hovel.
EXT. MOS ESPA - SLAVE QUARTERS - BACK YARD - SUNRISE
As the twin suns rise, ARTOO is busy painting the racing
Pod. ANAKIN is asleep. PADME passes ARTOO.
PADME
I hope you're about finished.
ARTOO whistles a positive reply. PADME sees KITSTER riding
toward them on an EOPIE, a strange camel-lile creature. He
is leading a second EOPIE behind him. PADME goes over to
ANAKIN. He looks very vulnerable as he sleeps. She watches
him, then touches him on the cheek. ANAKIN wakes up, yawns,
and looks at her, a little puzzled.
ANAKIN
You were in my dream... you were
leading a huge army into battle.
PADME
I hope not, I hate fighting. Your
mother wants you to come in and clean
up. We have to leave soon.
ANAKIN stands up and stretches just as KITSTER arrives.
ANAKIN
Hook 'em up, Kitster.
(to Padme))
I won't be long. Where's Qui-Gon?
PADME
He and Jar Jar left already. They're
with Watto at the arena.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - MAIN HANGER - DAY
RACE CREWS mill about outside the Main Hanger.
INT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - MAIN HANGER - DAY
The hanger is a large building with a dozen or so Podracers
being readied for the race. ALIEN CREWS and PILOTS rush about,
making last minute fixes on their vehicles. WATTO, QUI-GON,
and JAR JAR walk through the activity.
WATTO
...I want to see your spaceship the
moment the race is over.
QUI-GON
Patience, my blue friend. You'll
have your winnings before the suns
set, and we'll be far away from here.
WATTO
Not if your ship belongs to me, I
think... I warn you, no funny
business.
QUI-GON
You don't think Anakin will win?
WATTO stops before an orange racer. Sitting to one side,
having his shoulders and neck massaged by TWIN YOBANAS, is
SEBULBA.
WATTO
Don't get me wrongo. I have great
faith in the boy. He's a credit to
your race, but Sebulba there is going
to win, I think.
QUI-GON
Why?
WATTO
He always wins.
(laughs)
I'm betting heavily on Sebulba.
QUI-GON
I'll take that bet.
WATTO
(suddenly stops
laughing)
What??!! What do you mean?
QUI-GON
I'll wager my new racing pod
against... say... the boy and his
mother.
WATTO
A Pod for slaves. I don't think so...
well, poerhaps. Just one...the mother,
maybe...the boy isn't for sale.
QUI-GON
The boy is small, he can't be worth
much.
WATTO shakes his head.
QUI-GON
For the fastest Pod ever built?!
WATTO shakes his head again.
QUI-GON
Both, or no bet.
WATTO
No Pod's worth two slaves... not by
a long shot... one slave or nothing.
QUI-GON
The boy, then...
WATTO pulls out a small cube from his pocket.
WATTO
We'll let fate decide. Blue it's the
boy, red his mother...
WATTO tosses the cube down. QUI-GON lifts his hand slightly;
it turns blue.
QUI-GON smiles. WATTO is angry.
WATTO
You won the small toss, outlander,
bou you won't win the race, so... it
makes little difference.
ANAKIN and PADME enter the hanger on one of the EOPIES,
pulling an engine. KITSTER, on the other EOPIE, is pulling
another engine. With THREEPIO walking alongside, ARTOO
trundles behind, pulling the Pod with SHMI sitting on it.
WATTO passes ANAKIN as he leaves.
WATTO (SUBTITLED)
Bonapa keesa pateeso, o wanna meetee
chobodd.
(Better stop your friends betting,
or I'll end up owning him, too.)
WATTO walks off, laughing.
ANAKIN
What did he mean by that?
QUI-GON
I'll tell you later.
ARTOO beeps at THREEPIO.
THREEPIO
Oh my! Space travel sounds rather
perilous.
ARTOO emits a series of beeps.
THREEPIO
I can assure you they will never get
me onto one of those dreadful
starships!
KITSTER
(to Anakin)
This is so wizard! I'm sure you'll
do it this time, Annie.
PADME
Do what?
KITSTER
Finish the race, of course!
PADME
You've never won a race?
ANAKIN
Well... not exactly...
PADME
Not even finished?!
ANAKN looks sheepish.
ANAKIN
...but Kitster's right, I will this
time.
QUI-GON
Of course you will.
See comments section for our thoughts.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. TATOOINE - DESERT MESA - NIGHT
The sinister looking Sith spacecraft lands on top of a desert
mesa at dus, scattering a herd of banthas. DARTH MAUL walks
to the edge of the mesa and studies the landscape with a
pair of electrobinoculars. He picks out the lights of three
different cities in the distance, then pushes buttons on his
electronic armband.
Six football-sized PROBE DROIDS float out of the ship and
head off in three different directions toward the cities.
DARTH MAUL stands on the mesa and watches them through his
electrobinoculars.
EXT. MOS ESPA - SLAVE QUARTERS - PORCH - SUNRISE
Padme exits the hovel.
EXT. MOS ESPA - SLAVE QUARTERS - BACK YARD - SUNRISE
As the twin suns rise, ARTOO is busy painting the racing
Pod. ANAKIN is asleep. PADME passes ARTOO.
PADME
I hope you're about finished.
ARTOO whistles a positive reply. PADME sees KITSTER riding
toward them on an EOPIE, a strange camel-lile creature. He
is leading a second EOPIE behind him. PADME goes over to
ANAKIN. He looks very vulnerable as he sleeps. She watches
him, then touches him on the cheek. ANAKIN wakes up, yawns,
and looks at her, a little puzzled.
ANAKIN
You were in my dream... you were
leading a huge army into battle.
PADME
I hope not, I hate fighting. Your
mother wants you to come in and clean
up. We have to leave soon.
ANAKIN stands up and stretches just as KITSTER arrives.
ANAKIN
Hook 'em up, Kitster.
(to Padme))
I won't be long. Where's Qui-Gon?
PADME
He and Jar Jar left already. They're
with Watto at the arena.
EXT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - MAIN HANGER - DAY
RACE CREWS mill about outside the Main Hanger.
INT. MOS ESPA - ARENA - MAIN HANGER - DAY
The hanger is a large building with a dozen or so Podracers
being readied for the race. ALIEN CREWS and PILOTS rush about,
making last minute fixes on their vehicles. WATTO, QUI-GON,
and JAR JAR walk through the activity.
WATTO
...I want to see your spaceship the
moment the race is over.
QUI-GON
Patience, my blue friend. You'll
have your winnings before the suns
set, and we'll be far away from here.
WATTO
Not if your ship belongs to me, I
think... I warn you, no funny
business.
QUI-GON
You don't think Anakin will win?
WATTO stops before an orange racer. Sitting to one side,
having his shoulders and neck massaged by TWIN YOBANAS, is
SEBULBA.
WATTO
Don't get me wrongo. I have great
faith in the boy. He's a credit to
your race, but Sebulba there is going
to win, I think.
QUI-GON
Why?
WATTO
He always wins.
(laughs)
I'm betting heavily on Sebulba.
QUI-GON
I'll take that bet.
WATTO
(suddenly stops
laughing)
What??!! What do you mean?
QUI-GON
I'll wager my new racing pod
against... say... the boy and his
mother.
WATTO
A Pod for slaves. I don't think so...
well, poerhaps. Just one...the mother,
maybe...the boy isn't for sale.
QUI-GON
The boy is small, he can't be worth
much.
WATTO shakes his head.
QUI-GON
For the fastest Pod ever built?!
WATTO shakes his head again.
QUI-GON
Both, or no bet.
WATTO
No Pod's worth two slaves... not by
a long shot... one slave or nothing.
QUI-GON
The boy, then...
WATTO pulls out a small cube from his pocket.
WATTO
We'll let fate decide. Blue it's the
boy, red his mother...
WATTO tosses the cube down. QUI-GON lifts his hand slightly;
it turns blue.
QUI-GON smiles. WATTO is angry.
WATTO
You won the small toss, outlander,
bou you won't win the race, so... it
makes little difference.
ANAKIN and PADME enter the hanger on one of the EOPIES,
pulling an engine. KITSTER, on the other EOPIE, is pulling
another engine. With THREEPIO walking alongside, ARTOO
trundles behind, pulling the Pod with SHMI sitting on it.
WATTO passes ANAKIN as he leaves.
WATTO (SUBTITLED)
Bonapa keesa pateeso, o wanna meetee
chobodd.
(Better stop your friends betting,
or I'll end up owning him, too.)
WATTO walks off, laughing.
ANAKIN
What did he mean by that?
QUI-GON
I'll tell you later.
ARTOO beeps at THREEPIO.
THREEPIO
Oh my! Space travel sounds rather
perilous.
ARTOO emits a series of beeps.
THREEPIO
I can assure you they will never get
me onto one of those dreadful
starships!
KITSTER
(to Anakin)
This is so wizard! I'm sure you'll
do it this time, Annie.
PADME
Do what?
KITSTER
Finish the race, of course!
PADME
You've never won a race?
ANAKIN
Well... not exactly...
PADME
Not even finished?!
ANAKN looks sheepish.
ANAKIN
...but Kitster's right, I will this
time.
QUI-GON
Of course you will.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Aside: The Death of the Emperor
While we're at it, let's admit something.
The whole proposition that Star Wars is really the story of the fall and redemption of Anakin Skywalker is kinda cute. But it doesn't matter, really.
What do we get out of Darth Vader throwing the Emperor into that shaft in the second Death Star? The Death Star was toast anyway. It's Han and Leia and R2D2 who get the shield generator down. It's Lando Calrissian and the great Nien Nunb who blow up the Death Star.
Luke won a lightsaber battle. So what? He gets zapped by the Emperor.
The only good thing I see coming out of this is that, unlike Luke, the Emperor is prevented from fleeing the Death Star before it fully combusted. Which is obviously a great thing, but hardly a climax of a six-film epic.
The whole proposition that Star Wars is really the story of the fall and redemption of Anakin Skywalker is kinda cute. But it doesn't matter, really.
What do we get out of Darth Vader throwing the Emperor into that shaft in the second Death Star? The Death Star was toast anyway. It's Han and Leia and R2D2 who get the shield generator down. It's Lando Calrissian and the great Nien Nunb who blow up the Death Star.
Luke won a lightsaber battle. So what? He gets zapped by the Emperor.
The only good thing I see coming out of this is that, unlike Luke, the Emperor is prevented from fleeing the Death Star before it fully combusted. Which is obviously a great thing, but hardly a climax of a six-film epic.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Meet the Midichlorians
Here, we see the other children of Tatooine, and are first introduced the mysterious midichlorians.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. MOS ESPA - SLAVE QUARTERS - BACK YARD - DAY
KITSTER (a young boy about Anakin's age), SEEK (a boy of
ten), AMEE (a girl of six), and WALD (a Greedo Type, six
years old) join ANAKIN, JAR JAR, ARTOO, and PADME securing
some wiring.
ANAKIN
Padme and Jar Jar, this is my friend
Kitster, and Seek, Amee, and Wald.
All whistle, hoot, and speak a greeting.
KITSTER
Wow, a real Astro Droid...how'd you
get so lucky?
ANAKIN
This isn't the half of it. I'm entered
in the Boonta Race tomorrow!
KITSTER
What? With this??
WALD (SUBTITLED)
Annie, Jesko na joka.
(You are such a joke, Annie.)
AMEE
You've been working on that thing
for years. It's never going to run.
SEEK
Come on, let's go play ball. Keep it
up, Annie, and you're gonna be bug
squash.
SEEK, WALD, and AMEE take off, laughing. JAR JAR is fiddling
with one of the energy binder plates.
ANAKIN
Hey! Jar Jar! Stay away from those
energy binders...
JAR JAR
Who, mesa?
ANAKIN
If your hand gets caught in that
beam, it will go numb for hours.
JAR JAR peeks at the energy plate; it makes a little
electronic pop, zaps him in the mouth and jumps back. JAR
JAR tries to say something, but his mouth is numb and his
words are garbled.
JAR JAR
Ouch-dats muy bigo Oucho.
(gibberish)
KITSTER
But you don't even know if this thing
will run.
ANAKIN
It will.
QUI-GON approaches the GROUP and gives ANAKIN a small battery.
JAR JAR gets his hand caught in the afterburner and tries to
tell Anakin, but can't get words out that make sense.
QUI-GON
I think it's time we found out. Use
this power charge.
ANAKIN
Yes, sir!!
ANAKIN jumps into the little capsule behind the two giant
engines. He puts the power pack back into the dashboard.
EVERYONE backs away, except for JAR JAR who calls for help.
Finally PADME frees him and the engines ignite with a ROAR.
EVERYONE cheers.
EXT. MOS ESPA - SLAVE QUARTERS - PORCH - DAY
SHMI, watching from the porch, smiles sadly.
EXT. SLAVE QUARTERS - BALCONY - NIGHT
ANAKIN sits on the balcony rail of his hovel as QUI-GON tends
to a cut. The BOY leans back to look at the vast blanket of
stars in the sky.
QUI-GON
Sit still, Annie. Let me clean this
cut.
ANAKIN
There are so many! Do they all have
a system of planets?
QUI-GON
Most of them.
ANAKIN
Has anyone been to them all?
QUI-GON
(laughs)
Not likely.
ANAKIN
I want to be the first one to see
them all... Ouch!
QUI-GON wipes a patch of blood off ANAKIN'S arm.
QUI-GON
There, good as new...
SHMI yells from inside the hovel.
SHMI (O.S.)
Annie, bedtime!
QUI-GON scrapes ANAKIN's blood onto a comlink chip.
ANAKIN
What are you doing?
QUI-GON
Checking your blood for infections.
ANAKIN
I've never seen...
SHMI (O.S.)
Annie! I'm not goiung to tell you
again!
QUI-GON
Go on, you have a big day tomorrow.
(beat)
Goodnight.
ANAKIN rolls his eyes and runs into the hovel. QUI-GON takes
the blood stained chip and inserts it into the comlink, then
calls OBI-WAN.
QUI-GON
Obi-Wan...
OBI-WAN
Yes, Master.
QUI-GON
Make an analysis of this blood sample
I'm sending you.
OBI-WAN
Wait a minute...
QUI-GON
I need a midi-chlorian count.
OBI-WAN
All right. I've got it.
QUI-GON
What are your readings?
OBI-WAN
Something must be wrong with the
transmission.
QUI-GON
Here's a signal check.
OBI-WAN
Strange. The transmission seems to
be in good order, but the reading's
off the chart... over twenty thousand.
QUI-GON
(almost to himself)
That's it then.
OBI-WAN
Even Master Yoda doesn't have a midi-
chlorian count that high!
QUI-GON
No Jedi has.
OBI-WAN
What does it mean?
QUI-GON
I'm not sure.
The JEDI KNIGHT looks up and sees SHMI in the doorway watching
him.
Embarrassed, she goes back into the kitchen while QUI-GON
ponders the situation.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Immaculate Conception*
*If you grant me the option to use Immaculate Conception and "virginal conception" interchangeably, which I know is not really accurate. "Immaculate Conception" is a much cooler phrase and even has its own feast.
Anyway, here we learn of Anakin's ancestry (or lack thereof).
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. MOS ESPA - JUNK DEALER PLAZA - DAY
The storm has passed. VENDORS and STREET PEOPLE clean up the
mess and rebuild their food stalls. JAR JAR sits on a box
in front of Watto's parts shop, watching all the activity
with growing nervousness. ARTOO is standing next to him.
PADME stops QUI-GON as he is about to enter the shop.
PADME
Are you sure about this? Trusting
our fate to a boy we hardly know.
The Queen will not approve.
QUI-GON
The Queen does not need to know.
PADME
Well, I don't approve.
QUI-GON turns and starts into the shop.
INT. WATTO'S JUNK SHOP - DAY
WATTO and ANAKIN are in the middle of an animated discussion
in Huttese.
WATTO
Patta go bolla!
ANAKIN
No batta!
WATTO
Pedunky. Maa kee cheelya.
ANAKIN
Bayno, Bayno!
QUI-GON walks in, and WATTO and ANAKIN join him.
WATTO
The boy tells me you wanta sponser
hi insa race. You can't afford parts.
How can you do this? Not on Republic
credits, I think.
(he laughs)
QUI-GON
My ship will be the entry fee.
QUI-GON pulls a small object that looks like a watch out of
his pocket, and a hologram of the Naboo spacecraft appears
about a foot long in front of WATTO. He studies it.
WATTO
Not bad... not bad... a Nubian.
QUI-GON
It's in good order, except for the
parts we need.
WATTO
...but what would the boy ride? He
smashed up my Pod in the last race.
It will take some time to fix it.
ANAKIN is embarrassed and steps forward.
ANAKIN
Ahhhh....it wasn't my fault really...
Sebulba flashed me with his vent
ports. I actually saved the Pod...
mostly.
WATTO
(laughing))
That you did. The boy is good, no
doubts there.
QUI-GON
I have... acquired a Pod in a game
of chance. "The fastest ever built."
WATTO
I hope you didn't kill anyone I know
for it.
(laughs))
So, you supply the Pod and the entry
fee; I supply the boy. We split the
winnings fifty-fifty, I think.
QUI-GON
Fifty-fifty!?! If it's going to be
fifty-fifty, I suggest you front the
cash for the entry. If we win, you
keep all the winnings, minus the
cost of the parts I need... If we
lose, you keep my ship.
WATTO thinks about this. ANAKIN tries not to be nervous.
QUI-GON
Either way, you win.
WATTO (SUBTITLED)
Deal! Yo bana pee ho-tah, meedee ya.
(Your friend is a follish one,
methinks.)
EXT. NABOO SPACECRAFT - TATOOINE DESERT - DAY
OBI-WAN stands outside the Naboo spacecraft, speaking into
his comlink.
QUI-GON is on the back porch of the hovel.
OBI-WAN
What if this plan fails, Master? We
could be stuck here for a long time.
QUI-GON (V.O.)
A ship without a power supply will
not get us anywhere, and there is
something about this boy...
EXT. MOS ESPA - SLAVE QUARTERS - PORCH - DAY
QUI-GON puts the comlink away as SHMI comes onto the porch
PADME, ANAKIN, JAR JAR, and ARTOO work on the engines of the
Podracer in the courtyard below.
QUI-GON
You should be proud of your son. He
gives without any thought of reward.
SHMI
He knows nothing of greed. He has...
QUI-GON
He has special powers.
SHMI
Yes...
QUI-GON
He can see things before they happen.
That's why he appears to have such
quick reflexes. It is a Jedi trait.
SHMI
He deserves better than a slave's
life.
QUI-GON
The Force is unusally strong with
him, that much is clear. Who was his
father?
SHMI
There was no father, that I know
of... I carried him, I gave him
birth... I can't explain what
happened. Can you help him?
QUI-GON
I'm afraid not. Had he been born in
the Republic, we would have identified
him early, and he would have become
Jedi, no doubt...he has the way.
But it's too late for him now, he's
too old.
Anyway, here we learn of Anakin's ancestry (or lack thereof).
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. MOS ESPA - JUNK DEALER PLAZA - DAY
The storm has passed. VENDORS and STREET PEOPLE clean up the
mess and rebuild their food stalls. JAR JAR sits on a box
in front of Watto's parts shop, watching all the activity
with growing nervousness. ARTOO is standing next to him.
PADME stops QUI-GON as he is about to enter the shop.
PADME
Are you sure about this? Trusting
our fate to a boy we hardly know.
The Queen will not approve.
QUI-GON
The Queen does not need to know.
PADME
Well, I don't approve.
QUI-GON turns and starts into the shop.
INT. WATTO'S JUNK SHOP - DAY
WATTO and ANAKIN are in the middle of an animated discussion
in Huttese.
WATTO
Patta go bolla!
ANAKIN
No batta!
WATTO
Pedunky. Maa kee cheelya.
ANAKIN
Bayno, Bayno!
QUI-GON walks in, and WATTO and ANAKIN join him.
WATTO
The boy tells me you wanta sponser
hi insa race. You can't afford parts.
How can you do this? Not on Republic
credits, I think.
(he laughs)
QUI-GON
My ship will be the entry fee.
QUI-GON pulls a small object that looks like a watch out of
his pocket, and a hologram of the Naboo spacecraft appears
about a foot long in front of WATTO. He studies it.
WATTO
Not bad... not bad... a Nubian.
QUI-GON
It's in good order, except for the
parts we need.
WATTO
...but what would the boy ride? He
smashed up my Pod in the last race.
It will take some time to fix it.
ANAKIN is embarrassed and steps forward.
ANAKIN
Ahhhh....it wasn't my fault really...
Sebulba flashed me with his vent
ports. I actually saved the Pod...
mostly.
WATTO
(laughing))
That you did. The boy is good, no
doubts there.
QUI-GON
I have... acquired a Pod in a game
of chance. "The fastest ever built."
WATTO
I hope you didn't kill anyone I know
for it.
(laughs))
So, you supply the Pod and the entry
fee; I supply the boy. We split the
winnings fifty-fifty, I think.
QUI-GON
Fifty-fifty!?! If it's going to be
fifty-fifty, I suggest you front the
cash for the entry. If we win, you
keep all the winnings, minus the
cost of the parts I need... If we
lose, you keep my ship.
WATTO thinks about this. ANAKIN tries not to be nervous.
QUI-GON
Either way, you win.
WATTO (SUBTITLED)
Deal! Yo bana pee ho-tah, meedee ya.
(Your friend is a follish one,
methinks.)
EXT. NABOO SPACECRAFT - TATOOINE DESERT - DAY
OBI-WAN stands outside the Naboo spacecraft, speaking into
his comlink.
QUI-GON is on the back porch of the hovel.
OBI-WAN
What if this plan fails, Master? We
could be stuck here for a long time.
QUI-GON (V.O.)
A ship without a power supply will
not get us anywhere, and there is
something about this boy...
EXT. MOS ESPA - SLAVE QUARTERS - PORCH - DAY
QUI-GON puts the comlink away as SHMI comes onto the porch
PADME, ANAKIN, JAR JAR, and ARTOO work on the engines of the
Podracer in the courtyard below.
QUI-GON
You should be proud of your son. He
gives without any thought of reward.
SHMI
He knows nothing of greed. He has...
QUI-GON
He has special powers.
SHMI
Yes...
QUI-GON
He can see things before they happen.
That's why he appears to have such
quick reflexes. It is a Jedi trait.
SHMI
He deserves better than a slave's
life.
QUI-GON
The Force is unusally strong with
him, that much is clear. Who was his
father?
SHMI
There was no father, that I know
of... I carried him, I gave him
birth... I can't explain what
happened. Can you help him?
QUI-GON
I'm afraid not. Had he been born in
the Republic, we would have identified
him early, and he would have become
Jedi, no doubt...he has the way.
But it's too late for him now, he's
too old.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Meet Darth Maul
Here's our first Darth Maul scene, plus a view of Ani's home life. We're actually getting close to halfway through this movie.
See comment section for our criticism!
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. CORUSCANT - BALCONY OVERLOOKING CITY - NIGHT
DARTH SIDIOUS and DARTH MAUL look out over the vast city.
DARTH MAUL
Tatooine is sparsely populated. If
the trace was correct, I will find
them quickly, Master.
DARTH SIDIOUS
Move against the Jedi first... you
will then have no difficulty taking
the Queen back to Naboo, where she
will sign the treaty.
DARTH MAUL
At last we will reveal ourselves to
the Jedi. At last we will have
revenge.
DARTH SIDIOUS
You have been well trained, my young
apprentice, they will be no match
for you. It is too late for them to
stop us now. Everything is going as
planned. The Republic will soon be
in my command.
The hologram of DARTH MAUL fades off as DARTH SIDIOUS looks
out over the city.
EXT. MOS ESPA - SANDSTORM - DAY
The giant sandstorm engulfs the town, including the Naboo
spaceship on the outskirts of the city center, where Watto's
ship is; and the slave quarters, where drifts of sand begin
building up against Anakin's house.
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - MAIN ROOM - DAY
QUI-GON, ANAKIN, SHMI, JAR JAR, and PADME are seated around
a makeshift table, having dinner as the wind howls outside.
JAR JAR slurps his soup rather loudly. Everyone looks at
him. He turns a little brighter red.
SHMI
All slaves have transmitters placed
inside their bodies somewhere.
ANAKIN
I've been working on a scanner to
try and locate them, but no luck.
SHMI
Any attempt to escape...
ANAKIN
...and they blow you up...poof!
PADME and JAR JAR are horrified.
JAR JAR
How wude.
PADME
I can't believe there is still slavery
in the galaxy. The Republic's anti-
slavery laws...
SHMI
The Republic doesn't exist out here...
we must survive on our own.
An awkward silence. ANAKIN attempts to end the embarrassment.
ANAKIN
Have you ever seen a Podrace?
PADME shakes her head no. She notices the concern of SHMI.
JAR JAR snatches some food from a bowl at the other end of
the table with his tongue.
QUI-GON gives him a dirty look.
QUI-GON
They have Podracing on Malastare.
Very fast, very dangerous.
ANAKIN
I'm the only human who can do it.
SHMI looks at her son.
ANAKIN
Mom, what? I'm not bragging. It's
true. Watto says he's never heard of
a human doing it.
QUI-GON
You must have Jedi reflexes if you
race Pods.
ANAKIN smiles. JAR JAR attempts to snare another bit of food
from the bowl with his tongue, but QUI-GON, in a flash, grabs
it between his thumb and forefinger. JAR JAR is startled.
QUI-GON
Don't do that again.
JAR JAR tries to acknowledge with some silly mumbling. QUI-
GON lets go of the tongue, and it snaps back into JAR JAR's
mouth.
ANAKIN
I... I was wondering... something...
QUI-GON
What?
ANAKIN
Well, ahhh... you're a Jedi Knight,
aren't you?
QUI-GON
What makes you think that?
ANAKIN
I saw your laser sword. Only Jedi
carry that kind of weapon.
QUI-GON leans back and slowly smiles.
QUI-GON
Perhaps I killed a Jedi and stole it
from him.
ANAKIN
I don't think so... No one can kill
a Jedi Knight.
QUI-GON
I wish that were so...
ANAKIN
I had a dream I was a Jedi. I came
back here and freed all the slaves...
have you come to free us?
QUI-GON
No, I'm afraid not...
ANAKIN
I think you have... why else would
you be here?
QUI-GON thinks for a moment.
QUI-GON
I can see there's no fooling you...
(leans forward)
You mustn't let anyone know about
us... we're on our way to Coruscant,
the central system in the Republic,
on a very important mission, and it
must be kept secret.
ANAKIN
Coruscant... wow... how did you end
up here in the outer rim?
PADME
Our ship was damaged, and we're
stranded here until we can repair
it.
ANAKIN
I can help! I can fix anything!
QUI-GON
I believe you can, but our first job
is to aquire the parts we need...
JAR JAR
Wit no-nutten mula to trade.
PADME
These junk dealers must have a
weakness of some kind.
SHMI
Gambling. Everything here revolves
around betting on those awful races.
QUI-GON
Podracing... Greed can be a powerful
ally.. if it's used properly.
ANAKIN
I've built a racer! It's the fastest
ever... There's a big race tomorrow,
on Boonta Eve. You could enter my
pod. It's all but finished...
SHMI
Anakin, settle down. Watto won't let
you...
ANAKIN
Watto doesn't know I've built it.
(to Qui-Gon))
You could make him think it's your's,
and you could get him to let me pilot
it for you.
QUI-GON looks to SHMI. She is upset.
SHMI
I don't want you to race, Annie...
It's awful. I die every time Watto
makes you do it.
ANAKIN
But Mom, I love it... and they need
help... they're in trouble. The prize
money would more than pay for the
parts they need.
JAR JAR
Wesa ina pitty bad goo.
GUI-GON
Your mother's right. Is there anyone
friendly to the Republic who might
be able to help us?
SHMI shakes her head no.
ANAKIN
We have to help them, Mom...you said
that the biggest problem in the
universe is no one helps each other...
SHMI
Anakin, don't...
JAR JAR belches. There is silence for a moment as they eat.
PADME
I'm sure Qui-Gon doesn't want to put
your son in danger. We will find
another way...
SHMI
No, Annie's right, there is no other
way... I may not like it, but he can
help you... he was meant to help
you.
ANAKIN
Is that a yes? That is a yes!
The storm continues to rage outside the slave hovel.
See comment section for our criticism!
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. CORUSCANT - BALCONY OVERLOOKING CITY - NIGHT
DARTH SIDIOUS and DARTH MAUL look out over the vast city.
DARTH MAUL
Tatooine is sparsely populated. If
the trace was correct, I will find
them quickly, Master.
DARTH SIDIOUS
Move against the Jedi first... you
will then have no difficulty taking
the Queen back to Naboo, where she
will sign the treaty.
DARTH MAUL
At last we will reveal ourselves to
the Jedi. At last we will have
revenge.
DARTH SIDIOUS
You have been well trained, my young
apprentice, they will be no match
for you. It is too late for them to
stop us now. Everything is going as
planned. The Republic will soon be
in my command.
The hologram of DARTH MAUL fades off as DARTH SIDIOUS looks
out over the city.
EXT. MOS ESPA - SANDSTORM - DAY
The giant sandstorm engulfs the town, including the Naboo
spaceship on the outskirts of the city center, where Watto's
ship is; and the slave quarters, where drifts of sand begin
building up against Anakin's house.
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - MAIN ROOM - DAY
QUI-GON, ANAKIN, SHMI, JAR JAR, and PADME are seated around
a makeshift table, having dinner as the wind howls outside.
JAR JAR slurps his soup rather loudly. Everyone looks at
him. He turns a little brighter red.
SHMI
All slaves have transmitters placed
inside their bodies somewhere.
ANAKIN
I've been working on a scanner to
try and locate them, but no luck.
SHMI
Any attempt to escape...
ANAKIN
...and they blow you up...poof!
PADME and JAR JAR are horrified.
JAR JAR
How wude.
PADME
I can't believe there is still slavery
in the galaxy. The Republic's anti-
slavery laws...
SHMI
The Republic doesn't exist out here...
we must survive on our own.
An awkward silence. ANAKIN attempts to end the embarrassment.
ANAKIN
Have you ever seen a Podrace?
PADME shakes her head no. She notices the concern of SHMI.
JAR JAR snatches some food from a bowl at the other end of
the table with his tongue.
QUI-GON gives him a dirty look.
QUI-GON
They have Podracing on Malastare.
Very fast, very dangerous.
ANAKIN
I'm the only human who can do it.
SHMI looks at her son.
ANAKIN
Mom, what? I'm not bragging. It's
true. Watto says he's never heard of
a human doing it.
QUI-GON
You must have Jedi reflexes if you
race Pods.
ANAKIN smiles. JAR JAR attempts to snare another bit of food
from the bowl with his tongue, but QUI-GON, in a flash, grabs
it between his thumb and forefinger. JAR JAR is startled.
QUI-GON
Don't do that again.
JAR JAR tries to acknowledge with some silly mumbling. QUI-
GON lets go of the tongue, and it snaps back into JAR JAR's
mouth.
ANAKIN
I... I was wondering... something...
QUI-GON
What?
ANAKIN
Well, ahhh... you're a Jedi Knight,
aren't you?
QUI-GON
What makes you think that?
ANAKIN
I saw your laser sword. Only Jedi
carry that kind of weapon.
QUI-GON leans back and slowly smiles.
QUI-GON
Perhaps I killed a Jedi and stole it
from him.
ANAKIN
I don't think so... No one can kill
a Jedi Knight.
QUI-GON
I wish that were so...
ANAKIN
I had a dream I was a Jedi. I came
back here and freed all the slaves...
have you come to free us?
QUI-GON
No, I'm afraid not...
ANAKIN
I think you have... why else would
you be here?
QUI-GON thinks for a moment.
QUI-GON
I can see there's no fooling you...
(leans forward)
You mustn't let anyone know about
us... we're on our way to Coruscant,
the central system in the Republic,
on a very important mission, and it
must be kept secret.
ANAKIN
Coruscant... wow... how did you end
up here in the outer rim?
PADME
Our ship was damaged, and we're
stranded here until we can repair
it.
ANAKIN
I can help! I can fix anything!
QUI-GON
I believe you can, but our first job
is to aquire the parts we need...
JAR JAR
Wit no-nutten mula to trade.
PADME
These junk dealers must have a
weakness of some kind.
SHMI
Gambling. Everything here revolves
around betting on those awful races.
QUI-GON
Podracing... Greed can be a powerful
ally.. if it's used properly.
ANAKIN
I've built a racer! It's the fastest
ever... There's a big race tomorrow,
on Boonta Eve. You could enter my
pod. It's all but finished...
SHMI
Anakin, settle down. Watto won't let
you...
ANAKIN
Watto doesn't know I've built it.
(to Qui-Gon))
You could make him think it's your's,
and you could get him to let me pilot
it for you.
QUI-GON looks to SHMI. She is upset.
SHMI
I don't want you to race, Annie...
It's awful. I die every time Watto
makes you do it.
ANAKIN
But Mom, I love it... and they need
help... they're in trouble. The prize
money would more than pay for the
parts they need.
JAR JAR
Wesa ina pitty bad goo.
GUI-GON
Your mother's right. Is there anyone
friendly to the Republic who might
be able to help us?
SHMI shakes her head no.
ANAKIN
We have to help them, Mom...you said
that the biggest problem in the
universe is no one helps each other...
SHMI
Anakin, don't...
JAR JAR belches. There is silence for a moment as they eat.
PADME
I'm sure Qui-Gon doesn't want to put
your son in danger. We will find
another way...
SHMI
No, Annie's right, there is no other
way... I may not like it, but he can
help you... he was meant to help
you.
ANAKIN
Is that a yes? That is a yes!
The storm continues to rage outside the slave hovel.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
The Phantom Menace: Meet...C-3PO??
In our most recent installment, Qui-Gon and Padme pay a visit to Lil Anakin and his mom. And his new creation, C-3PO.
See comment section for our criticism of this scene.
Script copyright George Lucas
Script excerpted from this site:
http://www.supershadow.com/star_wars/episode_1/the_phantom_menace/script.html
EXT. MOS ESPA - SLAVE QUARTERS - STREET - SANDSTORM - DAY
The wind is blowing hard as QUI-GON, JAR JAR, and PADME follow
ANAKIN down the street and into a slave hovel.
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - MAIN ROOM - DAY
QUI-GON, JAR JAR, ARTOO, and PADME enter a small living space.
ANAKIN
Mom! Mom! I'm home.
JAR JAR
Dissen cozy.
Anakin's mother, SHMI SKYWALKER, a warm, friendly woman of
forty, enters from her work area and is startled to see the
room full of people.
SHMI
Oh, my!! Annie, what's this?
ANAKIN
These are my friends, Mom. This is
Padme, and...gee, I don't know any
of your names.
QUI-GON
I'm Qui-Gon Jinn, and this is Jar
Jar Binks. ARTOO lets out a little
beep.
PADME
...and our droid, Artoo-Detoo.
ANAKIN
I'm building a droid. You wanna see?
SHMI
Anakin! Why are they here?
ANAKIN
A sandstorm, Mom. Listen.
The wind HOWLS outside.
QUI-GON
Your son was kind enough to offer us
shelter.
ANAKIN
Come on! Let me show you Threepio!
ANAKIN leads PADME into the other room. ARTOO follows, beeping
all the way.
QUI-GON takes five small capsules from his utility belt and
hands them to SHMI.
QUI-GON
I have enough food for a meal.
SHMI
Oh, thank you. Thank you so much.
I'm sorry if I was abrupt. I'll never
get used to Anakin's surprises.
QUI-GON
He's a very special boy.
SHMI looks at him as if he's discovered a secret.
SHMI
Yes, I know.
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - BEDROOM - DAY
ANAKIN shows off his ANDROID, which is lying on his workbench.
There is one eye in the head; the body, arms, and legs have
no outer coverings.
ANAKIN
Isn't he great?! He's not finished
yet.
PADME
He's wonderful!
ANAKIN
You reall like him? He's a protocol
droid...to help Mom. Watch!
ANAKIN pushes a switch, and the DROID sits up. Anakin rushes
around, grabs an eye and puts it in one of the sockets.
THREEPIO
How do you do, I am See-Threepio,
Human Cyborg Relations. How might I
serve you?
PADME
He's perfect.
ANAKIN
When the storm is over, you can see
my racer. I'm building a Podracer!
PADME smiles at his enthusiasm. ARTOO lets out a flurry of
beeps and whistles.
THREEPIO
I beg your pardon... what do you
mean I'm naked?
ARTOO BEEPS
THREEPIO
My parts are showing? Oh, my goodness.
How embarrassing!
INT. NABOO SPACECRAFT - QUEENS CHAMBERS
AMIDALA, EIRTAE, RABE, and OBI-WAN watch a very bad
transmission of a SIO BIBBLE hologram.
BIBBLE
...cut off all food supplies until
you return... the death toll is
catastrophic... we must bow to their
wishes, Your Highness...Please tell
us what to do! If you can hear us,
Your Highness, you must contact me...
AMIDALA looks upset...almost nervous.
OBI-WAN
It's a trick. Send no reply... Send
no transmission of any kind.
INT. ANAKIN'S HOVEL - MAIN ROOM - DAY
QUI-GON listens to his comlink. OBI-WAN is in the cockpit.
OBI-WAN
...the Queen is upset... but absolutly
no reply was sent.
QUI-GON
It sounds like bait to establish a
connection trace.
OBI-WAN
What if it is true and the people
are dying?
QUI-GON
Either way, we're running out of
time.
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