A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (well, ok, not so far far away, but New York's still a pretty long drive).....
It was inevitable. Taking two of the greatest movies of all time and picking them apart for similarities. I know I'm not the first one to do this, but I think this is the first list of its kind. Just remember, the force flows strongly within all of us. Including...dare I say it?...DUTCHY!
Star Wars, A Newsie Hope
(accompanied by The Publishing Magnate Strikes Back and Return of the Newsies)
The Newsies (aka the Rebellion)
Luke Skywalker..............Cowboy
Han Solo....................Racetrack
Chewbacca...................David
C3P0........................Crutchy
R2D2........................Les
Wicket the Ewok............Snipeshooter
Lando Calrissian...........Spot
Wedge Antilles.............Dutchy
Biggs Darklighter..........Kid Blink
Porkins....................Pie Eater
Admiral Ackbar.............Bumlets
Dodonna....................Mush
Rieekan....................Snoddy
Zev........................Boots
Dack.......................Specs
Janson.....................Itey
Hobbie.....................Skittery
Red Leader.................Snitch
Gold Leader................Jake
Friends of the Newsies (aka more Rebels)
Leia Organa.................Sarah
Obi-Wan Kenobi..............Denton
Yoda........................Kloppman
Oola........................Medda
Spirit of Anakin............Governor Roosevelt
Qwi Xux.....................Marie Winthrop (OK, Qwi's not in the movie, but Marie's not either!)
Uncle Owen/Aunt Beru........Mayer and Esther Jacobs
Cantina Band................Nuns 1,2, and 3
Sy Snootles.................Patrick's Mother
The Opposing Forces (aka the Empire)
Darth Vader.................Pulitzer
Palpatine...................Hearst
Grand Moff Tarkin...........Jonathan
Gamorrean Guard............Weasel
Boba Fett and Greedo.......The Delancy Bruddas
Bib Fortuna................Warden Snyder
Piett......................Seitz
Stormtroopers...............Da Bulls
The Sarlaac................The Refuge
Star Wars: A Newsie Hope includes such musical numbers as "Obi-Wan", "Fightin' wit da Empire," and "Guy wit da Force." The lyrics will be posted here soon.
Had enough of this madness? Then set your course for home, program your astromech droid, and may the force be with you!
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (well, ok, not so far far away, but New York's still a pretty long drive).....