Today in The Force Awakens Trailer Parodies: Spaceballs and Improv Songs
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I have a feeling we’re going to see a LOT of these between now and…oh, let’s say Star Wars Celebration next year is probably when we’ll get something else.
So first up, the Spaceballs edition…
Second, comedian Calwyn Shurgold – who previously directed Colin Mochrie to play with Star Wars toys – has his own musical take on the trailer, including one especially nerdy nitpick that I’m ashamed to see I didn’t even think of first. (Hint: what are Stormtroopers equipped for a desert planet generally equipped with?)
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