"The Galactic Menagerie" (A "Star Wars by Wes Anderson" Trailer)
One aspect of the all-encompassing "(underround) toy-culture" is the continued practise of "appropriation" aka "homage"-creations borne of mashing up popular licenses - and in this particular case: "Star Wars" - so it would be "presumptuous" of me to chime in to, or engage in the "Ai"-debate that had been swirling around the www in our times (although folks have tried to bait me on socials) ... be that as it may, I personally enjoy the visual treats, especially this cocktail of "Wes Anderson" and "Star Wars"!
PRESS: "Welcome to the "Galactic Menagerie," a whimsical and visually stunning fan-made fake trailer that reimagines the classic Star Wars universe through the eccentric lens of Wes Anderson. This enchanting mashup brings together iconic Star Wars characters with Anderson's trademark symmetrical compositions, pastel color palettes, and quirky humor.
Journey to a galaxy far, far away and experience a unique adventure featuring Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and other fan favorites. Watch as they navigate the Galactic Menagerie, a universe filled with eccentric creatures, charming droids, and peculiar locations reminiscent of Anderson's beloved films such as "Moonrise Kingdom" and "The Grand Budapest Hotel." (@curiousrefuge)
Here are a few scenes that didn’t make the cut for the Star Wars trailer. 😄#starwars #wesanderson #starwarswesanderson #maythefourthbewithyou #ai pic.twitter.com/bioLYrchBz
— Curious Refuge (@CuriousRefuge) May 2, 2023