• [NEWS] Star Wars 'Looking For Leia' documentary coming to SYFY

    From Your Name@21:1/5 to All on Thu Dec 19 14:13:09 2019
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    From TheForce.net ...


    Looking For Leia Coming To SYFY This Saturday
    ---------------------------------------------
    Man, it's been a long time coming!

    Looking For Leia is a seven part docu-series about women
    as well as non-binary fans who found identity, connection,
    and purpose in their love of the galaxy far, far away.

    Following a much-buzzed about and highly successful
    DragonCon sneak peek this past year, SYFY Wire acquired
    the 7-episode series from independent filmmaker and
    creator Annalise Ophelian!

    Trailer: (40secs)
    <https://youtu.be/KGHv-ubNNiM>


    In 10-15 minute episodes, Looking For Leia tells the
    stories of women as well as non-binary fans who have been
    forever changed by the "Star Wars" franchise, including:

    "How We Carrie On"
    From her on-screen creation of one of film's most iconic
    heroines to her off-screen work as an author and mental
    health advocate, Carrie Fisher made an indelible impact on
    generations of fans. Oaxaca-based Bárbara Lazcano talks
    about the significance of Fisher and shares how the
    Princess-turned-General character inspired her career and
    lifelong family memories.
    [This episode will also air on the SYFY network on 12/21]

    "What We Build"
    "Star Wars" fans are among some of the most passionate
    builders and makers. Meet Naila Browne, Psy Delacy, and
    Christina Cato - three women with no previous building
    experience who immersed themselves in 3D printing and
    coding to build fully functional droids.
    [This episode will also air on the SYFY network on 12/21]

    "Where We See Ourselves"
    What happens when under-represented fans see themselves on
    screen? Tansura Thomas talks about being a non-binary
    cosplayer; SYFY Wire contributing editors Preeti Chhibber
    and Swapna Krishna discuss the significance of
    representation in media; and documentary photographer
    Rhynna Santos shares her portrait projects centered on
    plus size fans and fans of color.

    "More Than the Basement"
    Authors Cecil Castellucci, Preeti Chhibber, Bonnie Burton
    and Tracy Deonn share their experiences of having their
    fandom questioned and subjected to testing, and how their
    love of "Star Wars" goes beyond the screen and into their
    daily lives through fashion, art, jewelry, and crafts.

    "It's a Whole Galaxy"
    Hugo Award winning author Charlie Jane Anders, SYFY Wire
    contributing editors Preeti Chhibber and Swapna Krishna,
    Elena Rose Vera, Meg Humphries and more share their stories
    about how the beloved franchise shaped them.

    "The Stories We Tell"
    Before Twitter and Tumblr, early fandom was written and
    recorded in fanzines. Writer, artist and publisher Maggie
    Nowakowska takes us on a tour of her extensive print
    fanzine collection, and describes how fandom helped shape
    40 years of community.

    "What We Preserve"
    In 2013, "Star Wars: A New Hope" became the first major
    motion picture to be translated into Dine, as a Navajo
    language preservation effort. Voice actors Clarissa Yazzie
    (Princess Leia) and Geri Hongeva (C3PO) join translator
    Jennifer Wheeler to describe the process and impact of the
    project.


    Be sure to catch the multiplatform debut on Saturday,
    December 21. All seven episodes will be available on SYFY.com,
    VOD, YouTube and NBCU's OneApp, with two episodes airing
    back-to-back on the SYFY television network at 11/10c.

    For more information on the show and its creators, go to
    <http://www.lookingforleia.com>!

    For more information on SYFY, show times, and available
    platforms, go to <http://www.SYFY.com>


    <http://www.theforce.net/story/front/Looking_For_Leia_Coming_To_SYFY_This_Saturday_186011.asp>

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  • From Travoltron@21:1/5 to All on Fri Dec 20 14:55:55 2019
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    It sounds like more Neo-Marxist crap. Did Kathleen Kennedy produce this
    junk?

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  • From Your Name@21:1/5 to Travoltron on Sat Dec 21 13:53:17 2019
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    On 2019-12-20 22:55:55 +0000, Travoltron said:

    It sounds like more Neo-Marxist crap. Did Kathleen Kennedy produce this junk?

    Yes, Kathleen Kennedy is still in charge of LucasFilm and the
    talentless lazy hack JarJar Abrams was in charge of Episode IX ...
    betwen the two of them they've made a complete mess of the movie and
    the Star Wars franchise because neither of them has even the remotest
    clue what they're doing.

    Apparently they brought in George Lucas to help them try to fix the
    disaster, and then just threw out about 60% to 80% of what he helped
    them with. :-\

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