User:Matt Seay

'''Are you...? Well, are you? I think you know the Truth.'''

A New Hope-Return of the Jedi
My name is Matt Seay, I was born and raised in Dalton, Georgia. I have been a Star Wars fan ever since I was a kid. I first saw the originals when I was very young, around, six or seven. I remember the great feeling I got when I first watched A New Hope. It Was like something I had never felt. I was whisked away to a galaxy far, far away. The excitement over came me. As I watched I saw things I had never seen in a movie before. Strange aliens, lightsabers, Darth Vader and Jedi. As the trilogy went on, grew to love these characters. Even at a young age I could pick up on the struggles these people were going through in their fight against the evil Galactic Empire. When I watched The Empire Strikes back for the first time, I was surprised to learn that the Evil Darth Vader was in fact Luke Skywalker's father. As the trilogy met it climax in Return of the Jedi all that the heroes had been fighting for was put on the line as Luke had to battle his father. Watching this I was on the edge of my seat as the two battled aboard the Death Star as the Rebels fought in both space and on the ground below. In the end the Rebels won, Vader was redeemed by his son and the story was over, for now.

90s EU
With the Star Wars Trilogy over and no sign of a new film on the horizon, I had to get my Star Wars fix elsewhere. The Expanded Universe of video games, comic books and novels was where I furthered my Star Wars adventures. One of the first Star Wars games I remember playing was Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, this is where I first met one of my favorite Star Wars characters, Kyle Katarn. I followed Kyle along his journey to stop the evil Jerec and become a Jedi. One of the greatest Stories in all of Star Wars fiction is Shadows of the Empire. The game I played before I read the comics, again, I met a new character that I would grow to love. Dash Rendar, smuggler, pilot, rebel. Many other books and games I would play, until that day when the lives of all Star Wars fans would change forever.

97 Re-release and Episode I
When it was announced that the Star Wars Trilogy would be re-released for the 20th anniversary of A Mew Hope, I, like everyone else got excited. I sat down in the theater and for the first time I was getting to see these films that I loved on the big screen. Seeing the additions that were made and the clean up of the film and sound track was amazing. To this day, I will admit that the only one of these changes that had to grow on me was "Greedo Shoots first", because the effect, even for 1997 was a bit off. The other additions such as, the dance number in Jabba's palace was pretty fun to see and the enhanced Sarlac pit was pretty cool. After this the announcement was made, George Lucas was going to make three more Star Wars films. Episodes I, II and III. What would now be known as the prequel trilogy.

In May of 1999, I went to see the film with my parents and my brother. We sat down and when the words "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." came on the screen, we sat in anticipation for the big moment. The Star Wars theme hit and the opening crawl started. From beginning to end I was excited, I remember, I saw the film three times in theaters. Seeing Obi-Wan as a young man. Yoda as the high Jedi council leader. Seeing Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn, I thought, "Yes, that is exactly what a Jedi should be." Sure Jar Jar was a little much at times and Jake Lloyd was a tad bit off but, I could not help it, it was Star Wars. Darth Maul fighting Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon. The battle droids, it was amazing to see after so long. Throughout the fan-base we could say, "Finally, there will be new films on the horizon."

Episodes II, III and Blu-ray
As the new trilogy continued, we saw battle droids, Sith lords and the Clone Wars. The latter would begin in the second chapter, Attack of the Clones. Again a rush of excitement came over me. I was thinking, "How can they out do the last?" And I think they did, for the most part. We got to see Boba Fett and learn his story, the clone son of Jango. Yes, this did put some fans off but me, I was all for it, thinking, interesting choice. We got to see count Dooku lead the droid army against the Republic. All of this leading to Start of the Clone Wars. Revenge of the Sith was the one we were all waiting for, the critical point for the saga. How Anakin becomes Darth Vader, how the Republic becomes the Empire and how the Jedi almost become extinct. This was all a nice build up for this point. Anakin is brainwashed into betraying everything he holds dear and joins Palpatine on the Dark Side as his new apprentice. Obi-Wan and Anakin have a duel on Mustafar and Anakin loses one arm and both legs. Padme dies and the twins are born. A New Hope for the galaxy, putting it all in perspective for the first time.

Later the Blu-ray versions of all six films were released in 2011. These as did many releases before it had changes to the films. To me, they make sense and fit within the universe that was created. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I will just state mine. I have stood by George Lucas all the way. They are his movies and he had the right to fix them up, change a scene or two, as long as he did not go back and just remake the film.

The Clone Wars and Beyond
The Clone Wars multimedia project is ongoing and it was started after the release of Attack of the Clones in 2002. There have been Comic Books and two TV Series, a micro series which ran from 2003 to 2005 and a series that started in 2008 that debuted with a feature length theatrical film. With this and the other comic books and video games, Star Wars will live on. There have been other TV series such as Star Wars: Droids and the Ewoks series, with two TV movies. The Star Wars Holiday Special, even though George Lucas and most of the cast and crew would much rather forget about it. Through it all Star Wars will endure and live on for generations to come. I am glad that I have gotten to experience all six films in theaters and my love for the Saga will only get stranger.

Star Wars Films,TV Series,etc
Star Wars: The Complete Saga The Clone Wars
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Volume 1
 * Volume 2
 * Season 1
 * Season 2
 * Season 3

Star Wars Video Games
Old Republic era Rise of the Empire era Rebellion era New Republic era
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
 * Star Wars: The Old Republic
 * Star Wars: Starfighter*
 * Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars: Episode I Racer*
 * Star Wars: Episode I Jedi Power Battles*
 * Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter*
 * Star Wars: Republic Commando
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars*
 * Star Wars: Battlefront*
 * Star Wars: Battlefront II
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron*
 * Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader*
 * Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II*
 * Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast*
 * Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy*

"*" Notes games that I had at one time but no longer have. I am trying to get my hands on them again.

Star Wars Novels
Rise of the Empire era Rebellion era New Republic era
 * Jedi Apprentice: The Dark Rival
 * Jedi Apprentice: The Uncertain Path
 * Jedi Apprentice: The Shattered Peace
 * Jedi Apprentice: The Threat Within
 * Jedi Quest: The Trail of the Jedi
 * Boba Fett: The Fight to Survive
 * Splinter of the Mind's Eye
 * X-Wing: Iron Fist

Star Wars Comic Books
Old Republic era Rise of the Empire era Rebellion era New Republic era New Jedi Order era Legacy era
 * Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith 2: The Quest for the Sith
 * Knights of the Old Republic 0: Crossroads
 * Knights of the Old Republic 1
 * Knights of the Old Republic 16
 * Knights of the Old Republic 18
 * Knights of the Old Republic 20
 * Knights of the Old Republic 23
 * Knights of the Old Republic 34
 * Knights of the Old Republic 37
 * Knights of the Old Republic 38
 * Knights of the Old Republic 39
 * Knights of the Old Republic 40
 * Knights of the Old Republic 41
 * Knights of the Old Republic 42
 * Knights of the Old Republic 43
 * Knights of the Old Republic 44
 * Knights of the Old Republic 45
 * Star Wars: Jedi—The Dark Side 3
 * Star Wars: Republic 19: Twilight, Part 1
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars free comic book day issue
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars 4: Slaves of the Republic - Chapter 4: Auction of a Million Souls
 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars 8: In Service of the Republic, Part 2
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith 4
 * Star Wars: Dark Times
 * Star Wars: Dark Times 1: The Path to Nowhere, Part 1
 * Star Wars: Dark Times 2: The Path to Nowhere, Part 2
 * Star Wars: Dark Times 3: The Path to Nowhere, Part 3
 * Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
 * Star Wars: Rebellion
 * Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
 * Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
 * Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
 * Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
 * Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
 * Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
 * Dark Empire 1: The Destiny of a Jedi
 * Star Wars: Invasion
 * Star Wars: Legacy 0
 * Star Wars: Legacy
 * Star Wars: Legacy
 * Star Wars: Legacy
 * Star Wars: Legacy: War

Other Things About Me

 * I enjoy other Science Fiction franchises like Star Trek, The Terminator Alien and Predator.
 * I am a big comic book fan. My favorites are most Marvel and DC stuff, Star Wars of course and most sci-fi stories.
 * Beyond Star Wars, I am a huge movie buff. I enjoy movies in the horror, thriller and most genres of film.

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