I did say you wouldn't have to wait long for Chapter 21 ;) Actually, my secret is I had this one pretty much finished before 20, it just needed a few tweaks before it was ready for release. Work will start on 22 this week.
I feel compelled to tell you just how amazing I think your Thrawn series is. I've always dreamed of seeing these books on the big screen and you've given us to best we could possibly hope for under the circumstances. Thank you so much and please keep doing what you're doing. Seeing all three books would make so many of us old school fans happier than you can imagine.
I watched your Luke Skywalker impressions and I really liked it, reminded me of Bob Bergen’s performance as Luke Skywalker from Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy or classic Battlefront II. So I’m looking forward to seeing and hearing your performance!
Well done Darth Angelus you were True to your Word. And thank you for giving us a Series that is keeping True to The Star Wars Lore and their Characters that we all have enjoyed.
Not just her expressions. The voice actress is rocking it. I had my concerns earlier, but she seems to be getting into the swing of things. Now if only the VAs for Karrde, Thrawn, and Pellaeon were as good...
This chapter was amazing! I love the look of Karrde’s base. Did you know that today is the birthday of the legend and mitth himself, Timothy Zahn? That makes this extra special for me. Great job! Can’t wait for chapter 22!
You do an excellent job with these, Darth. I've been re-watching them individually. I can't wait until the first book is done and can watch the complete book in movie form. I also hope you plan to continue with "Dark Force Rising".
This was my FIRST Star Wars book (mid 80's), one of over a hundred since. I was never going to read the series again, but considered it my favorite. This has been a wonderful day for an old man and I really want to thank you.
My Luke/Mara obsessed ass was internally screeching all the way through this 😂 Watching them is so fun though. I especially loved Luke's little eyebrow raise after Mara shot the door panel. I can't tell if he was reacting to her shooting it or to that wonderful shot of her silhouette in the doorway but either or both is good I guess 🤣 It fit so well with his curious fascination with her in the books
I just stumbled on this after searching up Heir to the Empire after the hearing about Thrawns return coming soon and OMG THIS AMAZING! I’ve never read the original story but I’m glad to have some insight now all thanks to you. I cannot wait for more 😁
I found out about this today, and watched the entire series. This is an absolute gem. I'm happy to see Disney hasn't crushed the Star Wars in everyone's heart.
I would recommend looking into some audio engineering tricks as it would help a lot more with immersing your viewership into this fan film you're creating. As someone with some knowledge in that field, it really takes me away from the experience when one voice actor's audio is a much higher decibel level than the other's, ex: Mara & Talon. Another example is when Mara and Luke go from being outdoors then into the storage shed, their audio should have a slight echo. Same goes for when Luke and R2 are exchanging dialogue back and forth. Overall though I'm still quite glad you're continuing this series cause it's something I've always wanted to see made. Keep up the great work!
That was quick! This is one of my favorite scenes of the book. I feel like sometimes Luke as a character doesn't get to express the technical ingenuity he inherited from his father and his only role is to swing a lightsaber and save the damsel in distress (definitely NOT Mara). I love what you did with Mara's expressions; you can see the emotions Timothy Zahn described in the book. Long story short: great job! I can't say enough good things about your work!
The directing work here is truly talented. Some parts of this work reflect that its a fan project. But the direction is as good as any movie, better even
_A surprise to be sure but a welcomed one_ to see another part so soon. Also, while it is Thrawn who is the most famous for being a tactical genius, one can see how many of the other characters here have smart plans & actions of their own.
This is awesome just watched through all 21. The quality has really improved too. Loving this animated versions of one of the best Star Wars stories to date. Keep it up, I'm sure I'm not the only one who really appreciates all the effort you've put into this.
Let's go!!! Thank you for all the work you have done. This series you are doing got me into reading the Thrawn trilogy myself and your videos helped me conceptualize the characters in my mind while reading. So excited for the next few chapters!
Wow! Animation looks a lot better since the last time I've wachted a chapter (a while ago). Good, good. I love scene with Luke and Mara, their voices very suit to their characters. Keep doing this good stuff! A fandom appreciate! : D
The animation has been improving so much since the beginning ! Your work is insane. This series is a masterpiece. In a certain way I like that Karrde and Thrawn's voices are the same, it highlights the links that exist between the two characters, but that we don't really pay attention to in the books.
They Aren't, the creator is doing Karrde, with motion capture too, and another guy is doing Thrawn, if you look at the cast in the credits in the video description in one of the chapters, where they both feature, or in 2 different ones.
Mara looks really good with those updates! Ι've always imagined Talon Karrde's voice quite differently, though, perhaps because it's always been Jeff Bridges in my mind for that part.
Oooo, yeah, Jeff Bridges fits my mental image of Karrde as well. The first time I saw an artist rendition of Karrde, which Darth's character is modeled after, it threw me. I always imagined him older, greying, etc.
Darth Angelus, you SERIOUSLY bring these characters TO LIFE. You are making me not like Mara Jade, for example, which is exactly how we are supposed to feel about her at this point in her “arc”. You have also NAILED Talon Karrde. He’s a rogue you just can’t hate……entirely. Every Episode you make is a gift to SW Fandom.
Wow. This chapter was either very short or you did both of them at the same time. Doesn't matter in the long run I guess, Luke and Mara interacting is always a joy.
Luke in this kind of looks like Stewart from Mad TV, at any moment I expect him to say "Look What I can do!". Yet this series and animation is amazing and I'm looking forward to more.
A little odd that you didn't include the second half of Luke's line once he was locked in ( "At least there's no Rancor in here" ) but still a good job :)
Excellent progress, bringing back memories of reading the book ^_^ Just one comment, the Mara voice actress may need a different mic, filter or location to record as I hear some echo / reverb in the background - hope that helps!
Excellent video 😊I can’t for the next part there were some sections I didn’t understand beforehand but now I do reading and are two very different things but if done could can figure things out
02:00 slight plot error, mara didnt bring the force lizard when she transferred Luke to a new cell. He coulda nabbed that blaster pretty easy with a force pull.
Id go ahead and read it - theres a lot of things that Darth Angelus wasnt able to include in his chapters and there's a lot of description that Zahn paints the story with. You wont be hurting your enjoyment of this series!
I wish the acting wasn't so flat. Mara Jade has real passion, being so angry, but everyone else is so monotone, even with moments that could really have some punch. Don't get me wrong, I'm loving this adaptation, but it often does tend to have an "expositional cut scene" quality to it.
So after spending billions on self-canonizing themselves Disney found there are no sufficient leftovers to at least hire writer before having to release something to be sold as a sequel to cover their expenses. And as result they managed to create just some random crap and now you have to make the actual episode VII on your own and for free. You have my respects, it turned to be really a great job.
Seems like Mara Jade got an Eva Green face treatment. I'm not gonna complain. Although I'm not sure about the voice, her former one seemed less evil than Lady Vurumail's voice.
Still waiting for the sequel, aka part 2 of this saga. Can't remember if it was two, or three books in Zahn's series it's been awhile since I've read them. Would like to see a part 2 pick up where part 1 left off
Great job on capturing Karrde’s smooth operation style- thanks again for another stellar chapter - what’s up with Mara’s attitude? U think Luke would have derailed her life or something 😉 was the Emperor’s dental and 401k plans that good? 😉
Great project, thanks! I have a question regarding style of characters and animation: haven't you considered to use a style similar to Clone Wars/Rebels? It could help to conceal some flaws (like uncanny valley, or monotonous movements) but enhance the dynamics of the story.
I did say you wouldn't have to wait long for Chapter 21 ;)
Actually, my secret is I had this one pretty much finished before 20, it just needed a few tweaks before it was ready for release. Work will start on 22 this week.
Plot twist: you had all chapters finished already. Chapter 20 just took the longest lol
@@AkkeeGamer I wish! I'd be releasing them weekly if I had :)
@@DarthAngelus question do you work on these by yourself or do you have other people help you with the videos?
Did Mara get a new VA?
I feel compelled to tell you just how amazing I think your Thrawn series is. I've always dreamed of seeing these books on the big screen and you've given us to best we could possibly hope for under the circumstances. Thank you so much and please keep doing what you're doing. Seeing all three books would make so many of us old school fans happier than you can imagine.
Hi, everyone! I'm the new voice of Luke. I do hope you enjoy, and I'm thrilled that DarthAngelus has given me the opportunity!
I watched your Luke Skywalker impressions and I really liked it, reminded me of Bob Bergen’s performance as Luke Skywalker from Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy or classic Battlefront II. So I’m looking forward to seeing and hearing your performance!
You sound terrific!
@@100Singapore I always enjoyed Bob Bergen's rendition of Luke. He also did a great job in the Rogue Squadron games, too. Thank you for your comment!
@@gaslighthotel thank you! I suddenly felt a bit self conscious when I heard it back with the video.
Very well done!
Well done Darth Angelus you were True to your Word. And thank you for giving us a Series that is keeping True to The Star Wars Lore and their Characters that we all have enjoyed.
That Is Some top tier Capitalization right There.
Yes I know my bad !
@@gregorydotson6776 lol
Oh, I love how well you've done with Mara's expressions. It really suits her in this point in her life.
Not just her expressions. The voice actress is rocking it. I had my concerns earlier, but she seems to be getting into the swing of things. Now if only the VAs for Karrde, Thrawn, and Pellaeon were as good...
This chapter was amazing! I love the look of Karrde’s base. Did you know that today is the birthday of the legend and mitth himself, Timothy Zahn? That makes this extra special for me. Great job! Can’t wait for chapter 22!
You do an excellent job with these, Darth. I've been re-watching them individually. I can't wait until the first book is done and can watch the complete book in movie form. I also hope you plan to continue with "Dark Force Rising".
This was my FIRST Star Wars book (mid 80's), one of over a hundred since. I was never going to read the series again, but considered it my favorite. This has been a wonderful day for an old man and I really want to thank you.
My Luke/Mara obsessed ass was internally screeching all the way through this 😂 Watching them is so fun though. I especially loved Luke's little eyebrow raise after Mara shot the door panel. I can't tell if he was reacting to her shooting it or to that wonderful shot of her silhouette in the doorway but either or both is good I guess 🤣 It fit so well with his curious fascination with her in the books
He did mention the room was cozy. Was me making a pass at Mara?! 🤗😁❤️👍
I really love how well this story plays out on screen. Without the benefit of the character's internal dialogue.
Well that has to be the quickest way to make an episode
Phenomenal!
Can't wait for the next chapter!
Me too!
The voice acting is getting so much better I love you guys
This is how Star Wars should be, a good story, with great script writing.
I just stumbled on this after searching up Heir to the Empire after the hearing about Thrawns return coming soon and OMG THIS AMAZING! I’ve never read the original story but I’m glad to have some insight now all thanks to you. I cannot wait for more 😁
I found out about this today, and watched the entire series. This is an absolute gem. I'm happy to see Disney hasn't crushed the Star Wars in everyone's heart.
I would recommend looking into some audio engineering tricks as it would help a lot more with immersing your viewership into this fan film you're creating. As someone with some knowledge in that field, it really takes me away from the experience when one voice actor's audio is a much higher decibel level than the other's, ex: Mara & Talon.
Another example is when Mara and Luke go from being outdoors then into the storage shed, their audio should have a slight echo. Same goes for when Luke and R2 are exchanging dialogue back and forth. Overall though I'm still quite glad you're continuing this series cause it's something I've always wanted to see made.
Keep up the great work!
One or two of those Luke lines sounded so much like Mark Hamill. Well done to the new voice actor!
Thank you!
I know! The voice actors have been phenomenal!
That was quick! This is one of my favorite scenes of the book. I feel like sometimes Luke as a character doesn't get to express the technical ingenuity he inherited from his father and his only role is to swing a lightsaber and save the damsel in distress (definitely NOT Mara). I love what you did with Mara's expressions; you can see the emotions Timothy Zahn described in the book. Long story short: great job! I can't say enough good things about your work!
I agree! Great observations lead to good tie-ins ^_^
The directing work here is truly talented. Some parts of this work reflect that its a fan project. But the direction is as good as any movie, better even
_A surprise to be sure but a welcomed one_ to see another part so soon. Also, while it is Thrawn who is the most famous for being a tactical genius, one can see how many of the other characters here have smart plans & actions of their own.
This is awesome just watched through all 21. The quality has really improved too. Loving this animated versions of one of the best Star Wars stories to date. Keep it up, I'm sure I'm not the only one who really appreciates all the effort you've put into this.
I am so happy that you're continuing with this series. Your animation is only improving and is a genuine pleasure to watch at work.
Let's go!!! Thank you for all the work you have done. This series you are doing got me into reading the Thrawn trilogy myself and your videos helped me conceptualize the characters in my mind while reading. So excited for the next few chapters!
Glad to see the pace is picking up.
Another big thank you from me. Your work is MUCH appreciated. ❤
Another great episode! Really looking forward to the 3 hour megacut!
We are coming up to the Mara tells Luke her background scene. This would be a good chance for you to do a scene with the Emperor.
I need chapter 22 yesterday! these are so much fun to watch great job
Man your work keeps getting better and better! Lighting is fantastic on this!
Wow! Animation looks a lot better since the last time I've wachted a chapter (a while ago). Good, good. I love scene with Luke and Mara, their voices very suit to their characters. Keep doing this good stuff! A fandom appreciate! : D
The animation has been improving so much since the beginning ! Your work is insane. This series is a masterpiece. In a certain way I like that Karrde and Thrawn's voices are the same, it highlights the links that exist between the two characters, but that we don't really pay attention to in the books.
They Aren't, the creator is doing Karrde, with motion capture too, and another guy is doing Thrawn, if you look at the cast in the credits in the video description in one of the chapters, where they both feature, or in 2 different ones.
Great job again keep up with the good work.. I like how everything is . Once you have all of the first book done. I will go back and watch them all
P.S. ready for the next one
Mara looks really good with those updates! Ι've always imagined Talon Karrde's voice quite differently, though, perhaps because it's always been Jeff Bridges in my mind for that part.
Oooo, yeah, Jeff Bridges fits my mental image of Karrde as well. The first time I saw an artist rendition of Karrde, which Darth's character is modeled after, it threw me. I always imagined him older, greying, etc.
For me probably inspired by the same art I ended up with Hulk Hogan. Since he's based on Zahn at a time when he had a stache that reminded me of him
Love the textures that you used in the boxes and the security access. Outcast / jedi academy stuff
This is excellent work. Just like I imagined everything would look while reading the book.
"Things are getting interesting"
That was my reaction when I read the book 9 years ago
Darth Angelus, you SERIOUSLY bring these characters TO LIFE. You are making me not like Mara Jade, for example, which is exactly how we are supposed to feel about her at this point in her “arc”. You have also NAILED Talon Karrde. He’s a rogue you just can’t hate……entirely. Every Episode you make is a gift to SW Fandom.
Man, this episode looked great!
Amazing work as always!
yay more luke and mara content :) Karrde Mara and Luke looked so good, especially their eyes.
I cannot wait for all episodes turn into a full movie!
I like the immersive sound effects of leaning back and forth in the chair.
Thank you for inviting me to voice Ghent in the upcoming chapters! I’m excited to join the cast!
These have been great, I’m thoroughly enjoying them!
Short but wonderful as always. Keep up the good work 😀👍
Great job mate! i became incredulous as i saw it.
Keep the good work up!
Great stuff again :)
Nice touch with the XP-38 landspeeder in the yard 😉
I was 16 when I read this. Good memories.
Crazy that this is gonna make like a nearly 4 hour long movie awesome though
Wow. This chapter was either very short or you did both of them at the same time.
Doesn't matter in the long run I guess, Luke and Mara interacting is always a joy.
Thank you for Heir to the Empire up to Chapter 21. I look forward to 22.
Mara is so well done. 👍
Another incredible chapter. Thank you so much. You do such incredible work.
Thank you SO MUCH!!! Cheers from Costa Rica!
Love it! Thank you, DarthAngelus!
The visuals have improved soo much
Luke in this kind of looks like Stewart from Mad TV, at any moment I expect him to say "Look What I can do!". Yet this series and animation is amazing and I'm looking forward to more.
You did a fantastic job. Keep going, you nailed it.
Omg you deserve an 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 this is just like in the comic and I love it❤❤
Love it! ❤️
Sweet 👍
These are really great I've been enjoying them! Can't wait for more!
This is absolutely fantastic!! Many many thanks from a devoted EU fan!!! 🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉
Looking better every time!
Thank you for your continuing awesome work DarthAngleus. Another amazing instalment. Can’t wait for the next 😎👌🔥🔥🔥
Mara jade loooks amazing!
Excellent job!
A little odd that you didn't include the second half of Luke's line once he was locked in ( "At least there's no Rancor in here" ) but still a good job :)
awesome as usual we love what you're doing 😁😁
awesome as usual!
Excellent progress, bringing back memories of reading the book ^_^ Just one comment, the Mara voice actress may need a different mic, filter or location to record as I hear some echo / reverb in the background - hope that helps!
Excellent video 😊I can’t for the next part there were some sections I didn’t understand beforehand but now I do reading and are two very different things but if done could can figure things out
Another grand chapter.
Karrde's voice actor still sounds like he's gargling marbles lol
Well Done!😀
My friend, you are impressive.
Love the character development that defined The Thrawn Trilogy, but isn’t it time to get back to some Thrawn Thrawn Thrawn!
this man should make a star wars TV series about OG thrawn trilogy
I believe Luke just made a new friend.
Fabulous
Wow, great framing with the shadow for Mara's entrance. What are you, some kinda filmmaker? ^_^
Can’t wait for more!
Nice work
really really amazing
Thank you
02:00 slight plot error, mara didnt bring the force lizard when she transferred Luke to a new cell. He coulda nabbed that blaster pretty easy with a force pull.
No error, the bubble of no force grows the more yaslamari are around, so Luke is going to be powerless anywhere on the planet.
I got the audiobook for Heir to the Empire on Audible. Should I listen to it or just wait for this series to finish?
Id go ahead and read it - theres a lot of things that Darth Angelus wasnt able to include in his chapters and there's a lot of description that Zahn paints the story with. You wont be hurting your enjoyment of this series!
Definitely listen to it all. I think this adaptation can be appreciated most when you know the story and recognise the chapters
I wish the acting wasn't so flat. Mara Jade has real passion, being so angry, but everyone else is so monotone, even with moments that could really have some punch. Don't get me wrong, I'm loving this adaptation, but it often does tend to have an "expositional cut scene" quality to it.
Love it.
So after spending billions on self-canonizing themselves Disney found there are no sufficient leftovers to at least hire writer before having to release something to be sold as a sequel to cover their expenses. And as result they managed to create just some random crap and now you have to make the actual episode VII on your own and for free. You have my respects, it turned to be really a great job.
Seems like Mara Jade got an Eva Green face treatment. I'm not gonna complain. Although I'm not sure about the voice, her former one seemed less evil than Lady Vurumail's voice.
Another home run! 21/21 so far.
Seriously, Disney should be *begging* to have you come work for them developing the EU.
That was a bad idea; uniting those two.
Still waiting for the sequel, aka part 2 of this saga.
Can't remember if it was two, or three books in Zahn's series it's been awhile since I've read them. Would like to see a part 2 pick up where part 1 left off
Three books. I think we're at the begining of book 2.
@@JabamiLain would also be nice to see a movie made on this, they've done practically everyone else.
Hello I’m just wondering if you will be posting anything new it’s been almost two months now
Always pictured Talon Karrde having more of a New York accent instead of a british one.
Great job on capturing Karrde’s smooth operation style- thanks again for another stellar chapter - what’s up with Mara’s attitude? U think Luke would have derailed her life or something 😉 was the Emperor’s dental and 401k plans that good? 😉
Mara's audio sounds very tinny compared to other characters. Almost artificial
Great project, thanks!
I have a question regarding style of characters and animation: haven't you considered to use a style similar to Clone Wars/Rebels?
It could help to conceal some flaws (like uncanny valley, or monotonous movements) but enhance the dynamics of the story.