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OFFICIAL NEWS Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge (Yes, it's real)

Discussion in 'General TV Series Discussion' started by Andrew Waples, Dec 3, 2019.

  1. Andrew Waples

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    https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-jedi-temple-challenge

    I thought this was a joke. It's cool though it's hosted by Ahmed Best!


    "Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge, an exciting new Disney+ game show set in a galaxy far, far away, will test young contestants’ abilities in the core Jedi principles of strength, knowledge, and bravery as they face thrilling and fun obstacles in an attempt to achieve the rank of Jedi Knight! From lightsabers to hyperspace, the Force, and the dark side, Jedi Temple Challenge transports viewers and contestants into the Star Wars galaxy like never before.

    The show is hosted by Ahmed Best, who will play a Jedi Master and mentor to the contestants. Known to many fans as Jar Jar Binks from the Star Wars prequels, Best’s unique set of skills as an actor, dancer, martial arts expert, STOMP musician, and Star Wars fan make him the perfect choice as the show’s host and mentor. Best is joined by a hilarious humanoid droid companion, voiced by Mary Holland (Veep, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre).

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    “This is definitely a kids game show like no other,” says Lucasfilm’s senior director of Online Content & Programming, Mickey Capoferri. “The various challenges will test a Padawan’s connection to the Force in three locations — a forest planet, on board a Jedi star cruiser, and inside a Jedi temple — immersing them and the audience in a fun, humorous, and exciting competition.”

    Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge brings together the best of Star Wars — competitive spirit, harrowing obstacles and a hero’s triumph over challenges — in a totally new format for the franchise,” said Dan Silver, vice president, Originals — Unscripted Content, Disney+. “A game show set in the Star Wars galaxy is a perfect fit for Disney+.”

    Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge is developed by Lucasfilm’s Scott Bromley and Steve Blank with Mickey Capoferri and Christine Beebe serving as executive producers. The series is produced by Lucasfilm and Endeavor Content’s non-scripted group with executive producers Dean Houser, David Chamberlin, and Mike Antinoro.

    Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge will stream exclusively on Disney+ in 2020."
     
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    Today, the force.net posted two pictures of Ahmed Best (I’m guessing in full costume) as well some droids that will be in the movie. However, I’m unable to view the photos. Were they possibly removed? Has anybody gotten a chance to see the pictures?
     
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    Just an hour ago, the first trailer for Jedi Temple Challenge appeared. Overall, this was what I was hoping for, for an unscripted reality-based show. I think children will love it, and older fans will enjoy Ahmed Best. It premieres June 3.
    However, I am really baffled as to why Disney mis-managed the marketing on this one. Why are we getting a trailer MERE DAYS before its premiere? And why is it premiering on the Star Wars website and their youtube channel? Why not Disney+, where most kids are these days? The decisions behind that make absolutely no sense, unless they’re treating this as a Disney Channel show, which will often premiere on regular tv, and then migrate to D+ later. Thoughts?
     
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    was this show any good?
     
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