The mythbusters are set to test the science from a galaxy far, far away in an all new star wars themed episode. This episode is especially awesome because there is cross disciplinary content. Could luke really have swung on a rope while holding. With jamie hyneman, adam savage, robert lee, colby boothman.
It is possible to dodge a barrage of stormtrooper blaster fire. My accelerated chemistry students enjoyed watching the entire episode and thought that the jokes were funny. Very cool to see a lightsaber fight, but you gotto know, having the highground does a lot if you are experience in fighting in it, which obi wan kenobi probably was, there are different lightsaber stances, and obi knows if he takes the high ground he will. Jan 03, 2014 as grant cuddles with r2d2, kari reveals a hanleia inappropriate moment that apparently only she missed in return of the jedi. Sep 07, 2015 what lucasfilm wouldnt let mythbusters do for the star wars episode. The mythbusters team takes on ewok battle tactics, the risky princess leia rescue, and a smelly snow survival trick using a dead. The mythbusters test scenes from star wars to find out if luke could really swing on a grappling hook, if a truck can be crushed by logs, and if. Following the success of the shows previous star wars themed episode, discoverys mythbusters will take on a whole new crop of myths from a galaxy far, far away. Mythbusters 2014 season the cast of the television series mythbusters perform experiments to verify or debunk urban legends, old wives tales, and the like. Mythbusters fans seem to look down their noses at the shows forays into movie mythbusting apparently, which seems a bit silly. Hyneman voiced a member of the galactic empire along with savage on phineas and ferb.
Adam, jamie, and the build team examined three scenes from the star wars film serieseventually choosing one scene from each episode of the original trilogy. In this star wars special, the mythbusters test if luke really could swing himself and leia across a chasm with only his beltrigged grappling hook, could an ewok log swing crush an imperial. This episode is alternatively referred to as revenge of the myth or sithbusters. Adam and jamie try to separate physics from fiction with a special star warsthemed episode. Mythbusters is a science entertainment tv program created and produced by australias beyond television productions for the discovery channel.
The myths awaken, the mythbusters test myths inspired by star wars. In this episode, the mythbusters examined three scenes from the original star wars film trilogy. Following the success of the shows previous star warsthemed episode, discoverys mythbusters will take on a whole new crop of myths from a galaxy far, far away. The episode was okay and had some really fun bits, but i find myself liking the newer seasons less than the old. Sep 05, 2015 our favorite heroes in a galaxy far, far away always manage to dodge the blaster bolts of their foes. Former mythbusters adorable baby yoda robot will cheer up. The star wars based episode isnt the first time the guys have delved into popular franchises this season. There is no consistent system for organizing mythbusters episodes into seasons. Grant imahara shares how he made his fully animatronic star wars character via digital modeling, 3d printing. I usually really like the mythbusters as a whole but this show was exemplary. Well, just check out the videos above and below for examples. Sep 05, 2015 the mythbusters test more star wars myths and find out if it is possible to dodge stormtrooper blaster fire and if the person with higher ground in a sword fight has an advantage. Star wars special luke skywalker could have escaped the stormtroopers by using his grappling hook to swing.
My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. There is no reason for star wars fans to have a bad feeling about saturdays mythbusters season finale in the unscripted discovery channel series episode, stars adam savage and jamie hyneman. Episode ii attack of the clones and the matrix reloaded. Jamie and adam address why they did so many tests, how they made their volcano and whether theyre excited for star wars vii. Sep 05, 2015 very cool to see a lightsaber fight, but you gotto know, having the highground does a lot if you are experience in fighting in it, which obi wan kenobi probably was, there are different lightsaber stances, and obi knows if he takes the high ground he will win, because he knows how anakin skywalker fights. Its not every day you set up an m60 in the trunk of a car, ready to take on the bad guys. Adam and jamie try to separate physics from fiction with a special star wars themed episode. He is most famous for cohosting the mythbusters show on the discovery channel, along with jamie hyneman. Watch full episodes, get behind the scenes, meet the cast, and much more. Sep 08, 2015 jamie and adam put the myth of higher ground to the test with this intricate lightsaber battle rig. As grant cuddles with r2d2, kari reveals a hanleia inappropriate moment that apparently only she missed in return of the jedi. This isnt scientific american or even bill nye the science guy veering wildly from its mission in order to pander to sci fi geeks. By analyzing footage from the star wars films, adam determined that the blaster bolts moved at an average speed of miles per hour 210 kmh. Revenge of the myth, could luke really have swung across a huge chasm on the end of a rope while holding princess leia and trying to escape stormtroopers.
The show does not follow a typical calendar of on and off air periods. I bought the episode hindenburg mysteries from season 5. With exception of kari byron, all the remaining mythbusters adam savage, jamie hyneman, tory belleci, and grant imahara did special effects for star wars episode i. See what kari, grant and tory thought about taking on star wars, why they didnt just use a crane and what they would have used to defeat the stormtroopers. Revenge of the myth premieres tonight on the discovery channel and the mythbusters are strong in the force. In this star wars special, the mythbusters test if luke really could swing himself and leia across a chasm with only his beltrigged grappling hook, could an ewok logswing crush an imperial chicken walker, and could luke survive in a tauntauns belly. Mythbusters is a reality show, and if fiendishly clever and capable hosts adam savage and jamie hyneman debunk the idea that. In this star wars special, adam and jamie test if luke could really swing himself and leia across a chasm with only his belt rigged grappling. Mythbusters is a science entertainment tv program created and produced by australias. Mythbusters takes on the science of star wars screen rant.
Watch mythbusters episodes online season 20 2019 tv guide. With jamie hyneman, adam savage, tory belleci, kari byron. Still wondering what sort of tactical advantage star wars character obiwan kenobi was boasting about when he informed friendturnedfoe anakin skywalker. I really hope that they can continue this level of quality throughout the season. In this star wars special, the mythbusters test if luke really could swing himself and leia across a chasm with only his beltrigged grappling hook, could an ewok log swing crush an imperial chicken walker, and could luke survive in a tauntauns belly. We can watch many episodes on hulu and have a couple dvds, but son specifically requested the 2nd star wars special so i bought the episode from season 18. What was it like to combine your love of star wars with mythbusters and having this sort of culmination of two things youre really passionate about adam savage. Adam savage is an american industrial design and special effects designer who worked for ilm building ships and miniature sets for the phantom menace and attack of the clones.
Watch mythbusters episodes online season 20 2019 tv. Jamie and adam tackle your star wars special questions. The force awakens, since there is still little we know about the story, but these clips below will surely. Jamie hyneman worked for ilm on the prequel movies the phantom menace and attack of the clones. But could a human actually dodge the blasts of these we. Jan 04, 2014 directed by steve christiansen, lauren gray williams. Former mythbuster s adorable baby yoda robot will cheer up sick kids everyone melts. What lucasfilm wouldnt let mythbusters do for the star wars. Trivia at the top of the episode, jamie is wearing an oversize darth vaderesque helmet with a flipup face mask. He is the host of a new tv program, savage builds, which premiered on the science channel on june 14, 2019. It is actually an exact replica of the headpiece worn by the villainous dark helmet, played by rick moranis, in mel brooks star wars comedy spoof, spaceballs 1987. The mythbusters team takes on ewok battle tactics, the risky princess leia rescue, and a.
Do we know if the laws of physics are the same on the death star and hoth. The team explore the science behind the star wars films. September 5, 2015 for the second time, the mythbusters explore sagas related to the star wars universe with two more myths. I bought the first episode in season 15, it was an excellent star wars themed episode. Each episode, the mythbusters, adam savage and jamie hyneman, two special effects experts with more than 30 years of experience, methodically set out to bust three urban legends.
See how jamie and adam replicated the infamous scene from breaking bads incredible finale. Jamie built a pneumatic cannon to launch projectiles at. In this star wars special, the mythbusters test if luke really could swing himself and leia across a chasm with only his beltrigged grappling hook, could an ewok log swing crush an imperial watch full seasons on shows rob riggle global investigator. Directed by steve christiansen, lauren gray williams. Luke skywalker could have escaped the stormtroopers by using his grappling hook to swing across a chasm, while also carrying princess leia. The shows star warsthemed special passes both tests, but with. Perhaps even more interesting than the inside facts about this episode are jamies stories about mowing or, more exactly, not mowing the lawn when he was a child. And they dont just explain if somethings true or false. Grant masaru imahara born october 23, 1970 is an american electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host. The guys test if someone could dodge a stormtroopers gun. The 2015 season premiered on january 10, 2015, in a saturday time slot. This is a list of the various myths tested on the show as well as the results of the experiments the myth is either busted, plausible, or confirmed. Electronics wizard grant imahara has been behind the scenes of many top hollywood films for years. In the unscripted discovery channel series episode, stars adam savage and jamie hyneman take a second look at the beloved film franchise to.
Han solo could have used a tauntaun carcass to keep luke warm on. Tory, jessi and grant respond to the results of their test of a star trek scene featuring a handmade bamboo bazooka. The myths strike back when adam and jamie once again confront the dark side of science in a workshop not so far, far away. The ewoks could have destroyed an imperial atst walker by crushing it between two swinging logs. He is best known for his work on the television series mythbusters, in which he designed and built numerous robots that were needed for the show, and specialized in operating the various computers and electronics that were utilized to test myths.
His model work has appeared in major films, including star wars. The star warsbased episode isnt the first time the guys have delved into popular franchises this season. What lucasfilm wouldnt let mythbusters do for the star. Jan 04, 2014 the mythbusters test scenes from star wars to find out if luke could really swing on a grappling hook, if a truck can be crushed by logs, and if you can stay warm by climbing into an animal carcass.
Watch mythbusters season, episode 14 star wars the myths strike back. The mythbusters take on a scene from the 80s classic real genius. What lucasfilm wouldnt let mythbusters do for the star wars episode. Our favorite heroes in a galaxy far, far away always manage to dodge the blaster bolts of their foes.
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