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In this week’s episode acolytewe see a brief moment of the Jedi Master Venestra Ruvo Talk to the Senator from the planet Abenedor. The senator is not mentioned by name in the episode, but the subtitles and Official Star Wars website They were identified as Senator Isedwa Chuwant.
Who cares, right? Star Wars The names are always weird. This is true, but especially when it comes to Abenedo creatures, they are special, intentional, and strange. This species first appeared in The Force Awakens, and Resistance pilot Eero AstiJ.J. Abrams identified with the character’s name because it refers to one of his favorite bands, the Beastie Boys. (Ello Asty is named after their album, you are nasty.)
Have you heard their song “So What’cha Want”? Say it quickly and look at the senator’s name: Isedwa Chuwant. Yes, the character of Albenedo is once again explicitly named after a Beastie Boys song. And, according to Wookiee Encyclopediaa tradition that goes far beyond film and television.
According to the website, there are several Star WarsAuthors and creators continue this pattern in books and visual guides. inside Star Wars: The Force Awakens visual dictionary, Pablo Hidalgo named the character Roodown (for the Beastie Boys song “Root Down”), Munica (for the album poor communication) and our favorite Brasmon Kee (song “Brass Monkey”).paul boutique) to name a few. again, Wookiee Study it more deeply.
Now, Senator Isedaw Chuwant asks and answers the question, “So what do you want?” more Star Wars Beastie Boys name? Yes, please.
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