Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Clone Wars: Lair of Grievous

My friends and I are embarking on an exploration of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.  Every Tuesday, we will be featuring an episode from the series which began in 2008 (as opposed to the one that started in 2003).  All are welcome to join us for all or parts of the fun.

Episode: "Lair of Grievous"
Series: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Season 1, Episode 10
Original Air Date: December 12, 2008
via Wookieepedia
Phew, not a jail break...

Last week, Separatist leader Nute Gunray escaped Jedi imprisonment.  Now Jedi Kit Fisto and his former Padawan, Nahdar Vebb, head off in pursuit.  The trail leads them to General Grievous's castle.  The inevitable confrontation is steeped in significance for both sides.  GG, after numerous embarrassments, is eager to get back in the good graces of his master, Count Dooku.  Meanwhile, Vebb is eager to prove he has the skill and bravery to match his new status as Jedi Knight.  Foreshadowing is nearly always dripping from the walls in The Clone Wars and "Lair of Grievous" is no exception.

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via The Clone Wars Wiki
Kit Fisto was first introduced in Attack of the Clones.  He was originally intended as a Sith character but ended up with the good guys in the end.  He is a Nautolan from the planet Glee Anselm, a water world.
via The Mortal Kombat Wiki
In The Clone Wars, Fisto is voiced by Phil LaMarr.  LaMarr was born January 24, 1967 in Los Angeles.  A graduate of the Yale Drama School, LaMarr is an accomplished improv actor.  At Yale, he was a co-founder of the improv troupe Purple Crayon.  After graduating, he became a member of the Groundlings.  He was also one of the original cast members of MADtv.  Film enthusiasts would recognize him from the vital yet regrettably brief role of Marvin in Pulp Fiction. 

LaMarr's voice work dates back to high school when he performed a role in the Mister T cartoon.  He played the title role in Samurai Jack, John Stewart/Green Lantern in Justice League and Hermes Conrad in Futurama.  In the new Star Wars series, Rebels, he plays Bail Organa.

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12 comments:

  1. Andrew LeonAugust 4, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    I had not seen that he was originally envisioned as a Sith.

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    1. The Armchair SquidAugust 4, 2015 at 8:22 AM

      From Wookieepedia: "His character was designed by Dermot Power to be a Sith, but was changed to a Jedi when the film went in a different direction."

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  2. AnonymousAugust 4, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    That's why he looked so familiar. I used to love watching MADtv.

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    1. The Armchair SquidAugust 4, 2015 at 12:09 PM

      I actually never watched the show but I do remember the face from the promos.

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  3. SpacerGuyAugust 4, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    Nute Gunray is a such cool name but then this is Star Wars. I'm going to miss that deep voiced, black clad heavy breather.

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    1. The Armchair SquidAugust 4, 2015 at 12:10 PM

      Yes, any new Star Wars villain will have big black boots to fill.

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  4. Jeffrey ScottAugust 4, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    I'm looking forward to reading more about the Animated Series. I would really love to get every season on DVD along with the Rebels seasons too. I have no idea what's been going on since Ahsoka let he Jedi order.

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    1. The Armchair SquidAugust 4, 2015 at 2:59 PM

      Well, you're already way ahead of me. Andrew has watched all of these before but they're new for me. Care to join us?

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    2. Jeffrey ScottAugust 4, 2015 at 3:06 PM

      If I had the DVD's and such, I'd consider it. But I don't think my schedule is going to allow it. Unfortunately.

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    3. The Armchair SquidAugust 4, 2015 at 3:32 PM

      Well, if you change your mind, it's available through Netflix streaming.

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  5. angryparsnipAugust 4, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    ummmmmmmmm.
    Samurai Jack, Green Lantern yes please.
    I still miss Samurai Jack.
    So enjoying reading your post on this series.

    cheers, parsnip

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    1. The Armchair SquidAugust 4, 2015 at 4:38 PM

      Thanks. I've only seen the first episode of Samurai Jack. I liked it but the girl didn't so we stopped. Perhaps again someday...

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