Star wars fan film troops

Troops is a 1997 short mockumentary film directed by kevin rubio that debuted at san diego comiccon international on july 18, 1997 and was subsequently distributed via the internet. May 17, 2018 kevin rubio creator of the seminal late 90s film troops discusses the genesis and production of the seminal fan film and the unique challenges of producing the film in the late 90s. Star wars fan film ackbars eleven from troops kevin rubio. Posted in disney, rogue one, star wars star wars rogue one magazine covers. One of the most popular early fan movies was troops, a. Jan 30, 20 see great storyboards for the star wars cops mash up troops 1997. That was despite the fact that it could take up to a week to download the 10 minute video and you couldnt even think about streaming it i discussed in a previous article about how youtube began simply as a site for large file sharing, much like what we now.

Rubio, 30, an animationcel archivist for the fox kids network, spent six months creating the film, which was inspired by the special edition rerelease of. Troopers, sometimes referred to as troops, were soldiers who served in a military force, such as that of the clone troopers of the grand army of the republic, who were bred on kamino, the stormtroopers of the galactic empire, elite troops deployed on the frontlines and stationed aboard installations such as star destroyers, the alliance troopers of the rebel alliance, the. New photos of star wars battlefront ii troops surface. A long time ago, in san diego far, far away, there was a star wars fan film based on the popular tv show cops. The saber fight videos that used to be on here have been moved to a separate playlist. Dec, 2019 badass star wars fan film shows stormtroopers in a new light. Thanks to its high production values, and insanely funny jokes, it helped started the fan film movement. Most fan films are humorous and they are mostly fanon although some may contain elements or mentioning of canon. The film is a parody of cops, set in the star wars universe.

The film jumpstarted the modern fanfilm movement, as it was one of the first short films to bring fan films into the digital age, taking advantange of internet. Not only does it have incredible length and production value it also has great acting and script for a fan film. Empire and rebel forces engage in a frantic allornothing dogfight in space, but the empire has 3 tie fighter aces up its sleeve. Cops meets star wars as a camera crew spends a day travelling around with imperial troopers on the beat. With only a few months left until the official launch of star wars battlefront ii, star wars gamers are getting hyped the next installment of the iconic franchise. A short star wars animation, focused on the empire, drawn and shaded in the style of classic 80s anime. His interactions with george lucas and what lead to. Mar 01, 2008 this film in my personal opinion is what started the fan film craze within the star wars fan community.

Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. His interactions with george lucas and what lead to kevin creating the tag and bink star wars. Source troops is a fanfilm directed by kevin rubio that had its premiere at the comic con international convention in san diego, ca, on july 18, 1997, before becoming more widely available on the internet later that summer. Star wars fan film ackbars eleven from troops kevin. Star wars fan film shows stormtroopers in a new light cbr. This film in my personal opinion is what started the fan film craze within the star wars fan community. The star wars fan film awards welcome films of varying genres, styles, and tones. Ive been searching for a higher quality version of the fan film troops by kevin rubio. Over the last 15 years or so i have amassed quite a collection of fan made custom star wars dvd covers. Star wars revelations star wars fanfilms at cannes imps the relentess teaser online formerly troops 2 secrets of the sith a new fanfilm 1001 things never to do in a fanfilm how to make lightsabers.

This is an index for fan works related to star wars that have their own pages. S imperial military personnel stories is hands down my favorite star wars fan film series. The film jumpstarted the modern fan film movement, as it was one of the first. The film parodies the tv series cops as a team of stormtroopers patrols tatooine and. In whats shaping up to be a new annual tradition, lucasfilm has announced the 2016 star wars fan film awards, kicking off this years competition with an introduction by j. The last stand shows the stormtroopers in action and even offers a glimpse behind their masks and weaponry. With all the hype from the force awakens, and after rewatching the first 6 original episodes a couple of times, we have decided to dig up some of the best star wars fan films online for you. We chat about lucasfilms reaction to the fan film before and after the production. A star wars the clone wars fanfiction by ze awesome prussian war on khorm. Troops is a fanfilm directed by kevin rubio that had its premiere at the comic con international convention in san diego, ca, on july 18, 1997, before becoming more widely available on the internet later that summer. Kevin rubio creator of the seminal late 90s film troops discusses the genesis and production of the seminal fan film and the unique challenges of producing the film in the late 90s we chat about lucasfilms reaction to the fan film before and after the production. While being filmed for the hit imperial tv show troops, stormtroopers from the infamous black sheep squadron on patrol run into some very familiar characters. See great storyboards for the star warscops mash up troops 1997.

It boasts professional quality costumes and special effects, and hilariously puts a couple of major. That was what most impressed me about the fan film troops. It is a basic premise that, as the story progresses, leads to some great twists on traditional fan film tropes and an emotional, dramatic overall feel. Jun 10, 2015 the star wars fan film ackbars eleven is the latest effort from kevin rubio, the man behind the early internet phenomenon, the 1997 fan film troops. Jedi kit fisto and plo koon take on a daring rescue mission with their troops, seeking to free the enslaved khormai people and destroy the separatists icecovered mountain fortress. Good luck and may the force of filmmaking be with you. Fan films quarterly listed troops as one of the 10 most pivotal moments in fan film history in its summer 2006.

Its also hilarious to see the stolen droid is none other than mst3ks tom servo. Mar 20, 1998 rubio, 30, an animationcel archivist for the fox kids network, spent six months creating the film, which was inspired by the special edition rerelease of the star wars trilogy last year. The contents can include canon material but any storylines made are not recognized as canon. In 1997, when kevin rubio released his star wars fan film troops online, it became the first video to go viral. We all sure had a blast making it and are proud of our efforts. The film has proven incredibly popular with star wars fans, and was awarded the inaugural pioneer award in the lucasfilmsponsored 2002 official star wars fan film awards. Hq video from troops dvd, audio from original troops video release, featuring the original bad boys song by inner circle. Troops is a 1997 star wars fan film by kevin rubio, considered the trope codifier if not the trope maker of the genre. Troops is a fanfilm directed by kevin rubio that had its premiere at the comic con international convention in san diego, ca, on july 18. Having probably the biggest cult following ever for a film, we certainly had hundreds of fan films to choose from, these are a few that really stood out for us. In my opinion rogue one is probably the best star wars film since the empire strikes back.

Hq video from troops dvd, audio from original troops video release, featuring the original bad. Premiering at the 1997 san diego comiccon, troops was one of the first major star wars fan films made. Fan films show casing the fans love of a galaxy far far away. The official star wars fan film awards is an annual contest put forth by lucasfilm and atomfilms to showcase and acknowledge the growing genre of fan films made by, for, and about fans of the star wars saga. The voicing cast includes jess harnell, cam clarke, and bill.

A star wars the clone wars fanfiction by ze awesome prussian. Star wars fan film troops storyboards by eric hilleary. In the film, imperial stormtroopers from the infamous black sheep squadron patrolling the dune sea on the planet tatooine run into some very familiar characters while being filmed for the hit. However, some fan films, do have epic stories attached to them. I downloaded it off the internet and, though it took very long to download, it was worth it.

May 04, 2017 premiering at the 1997 san diego comiccon, troops was one of the first major star wars fan films made. New photos of star wars battlefront ii troops surface the. Dec 20, 2019 with all the hype from the force awakens, and after rewatching the first 6 original episodes a couple of times, we have decided to dig up some of the best star wars fan films online for you. A dual parody of star wars and the reality show cops, the short film follows a squad of imperial stormtroopers as they patrol on the desert planet tatooine. A stormtrooper story has the ability to change the viewers perception of the star wars saga as a whole, focusing on the life of a solitary stormtrooper. The inaugural contest in 2002 was the first time lucasfilm had officially sanctioned the genre. The clone wars, but troops is still by far my most recognized and well known contribution in the world of.

Kevin rubios star wars fan film troops made its debut on what was likely a dialup internet connection. Lucasfilm has actually hosted official star wars fan film awards, offering recognition. It follows the stories of imperial soldiers on peacekeeping missions and i really enjoy the documentarystyle of filming that they use. Troops is a 1997 star wars fan film by kevin rubio, considered the trope codifier if not the trope maker of the genre a dual parody of star wars and the reality show cops, the short film follows a squad of imperial stormtroopers as they patrol on the desert planet tatooine. This week on a very special episode of the star wars show, we announce the winners of the star wars fan awards 2018 with a glitterencrusted, goldplated, streamercovered extravaganza featuring your hosts andi and anthony, special presenters including chopper and kevin the ewok, and most importantly you, the fans, and your awardwinning videos, photos, and visual art. Thanks to its high production values, and insanely. Sep 04, 2012 revisit the classic star wars fan film troops. In the film, imperial stormtroopers from the infamous black sheep squadron patrolling the dune sea on the planet tatooine run into some very familiar characters while being filmed for the hit imperial tv show troops. Having probably the biggest cult following ever for a film, we certainly had hundreds of fan films to choose from, these are a few that really stood out. Troops fills in the holes of episode iv, by explaining what really happened to the jawas, uncle owen and lukes aunt. Vader is an american star wars fan film series directed by danny ramirez, written by the people behind the youtube channel star wars theory and uploaded on the latter. Rubio helped found the fan genre with his 1997 film troops, which featured storm troopers handling domestic disputes in the.

Benjamin hart with only a few months left until the official launch of star wars battlefront ii, star wars gamers are getting hyped the next installment of the iconic franchise. I tracked kevin down recently and heres a little something he wanted to share with everyone. The granddaddy of star wars fan films, troops made its debut on the internet in 1997. The film has proven popular with star wars fans, and was awarded the inaugural pioneer award in the lucasfilmsponsored 2002 official star wars fan film awards. It is an independant star wars fan film that was created by kevin rubio in 1997.

In 2005, a new film called imps the relentless was released, made by several of the actors from troops. The star wars fan film ackbars eleven is the latest effort from kevin rubio, the man behind the early internet phenomenon, the 1997 fan film troops. Most of these were made to house the fan produced efforts at preserving the original trilogy, such as the early laserdisc captures by cowclops, tr. Feb 19, 2016 in whats shaping up to be a new annual tradition, lucasfilm has announced the 2016 star wars fan film awards, kicking off this years competition with an introduction by j. Reddit is primarily liberal, of course youre both being downvoted. Episode 1 the phantom menace had yet to disappoint fans, the special edition of the original trilogy was available on dvd and vhs. Badass star wars fan film shows stormtroopers in a new light. Troops is a mockumentary film by kevin rubio, which made its debut on the internet in 1997. You may be looking for the term describing a group of soldiers.