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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Revives One of the Silliest Elements of The Phantom Menace

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Story by Charlie Ridgely
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A new Star Wars series revives iconic goofy quotes and obscure references from the prequel trilogy, delighting fans with a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
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  • The 'wizard' catchphrase from The Phantom Menace makes a comeback in Skeleton Crew, as one character uses the same slang to describe a hoverbike, proving the goofy lingo has persisted across the galaxy.
  • Skeleton Crew also features a recreation of the bizarre hologram circus program from the notorious Star Wars Holiday Special, a deep cut that thrills co-creator Jon Watts, who's been fascinated by that weird moment in Star Wars history.
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Charlie Ridgely, Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Disney+, ComicBook.com, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Holiday Special
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