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Michonne's latest interview!
So, Michonne, how do you say your name?
Michonne: Michonne Bourriague (Mi-shawn Bor-EE-ay) I’m Basque, which is French and Spanish.
Where are some of the places that you have traveled for acting and modeling?
Michonne: I have been lucky enough to have traveled all over the world: Japan, Europe, Mexico, Australia, Canada and all over the US
Tell us about your character, the Star Wars Bounty Hunter Aurra Sing in Star Wars Episode 1, The Phantom Menace.
Michonne: Aurra Sing is a female bounty hunter. She supposedly was training to be a Jedi but enjoyed the Darkside a bit too much and was kicked out of training. That really made her mad beside the fact that her mother was a spice addict and she was a loner pretty much….she likes no one really. She also supposedly trained Boba Fett……but who really knows, unless I’ve read about it in official Lucas business, it’s probably just fan speculation.
How long did you shoot on the Star Wars set? Where did you go? Did you take an entourage on set with you?
Michonne: I was on set for not more than an hour maybe…it’s been a while so it’s hard to remember. I was on location at Industrial Light and Magic the entire time. I took my Grandpa, not my entourage!
When you played Aurra Sing, how long did it take for your make-up?
Michonne: I was in makeup for 6 hours. I started at 4:30am, my fingers were huge and I was bald with a pony tail!
Do you ever wear your costume to shows?
Michonne: No, I would LOVE to, but my costume is in the archives.
Did you get to meet George Lucas? What was he like?
Michonne: He actually was at my casting, and I talked with him for a bit, he was really nice and sweet. I also saw George Lucas on set. I was fortunate that he came to see me considering he’s an extremely busy man but someone told me that he created the character himself and named her so he wanted to see her in person. I felt very blessed to have met him. He seemed to be a very nice man who enjoys what he does. I was quite intimidated! I also got to see the image that Doug Chiang initially sketched of the Star Wars Bounty Hunter Aurra Sing, and I looked a lot like his sketch of her!
Did you go to Skywalker Ranch or Big Rock? What were they like?
Michonne: I was very fortunate in that I was able to visit Skywalker Ranch considering they really don’t let anyone go there now. I visited a couple times, had lunch and received a wonderful tour of the facility. Big Rock is amazing in a different way. The architecture is beautiful and modern. The Ranch is a bit more homey feeling.
What other Star Wars Actors have you met or worked with? What about other non-Star Wars actors?
Michonne: I have met a lot of the original actors from the first trilogy, of whom I love to travel with. They are all really great! As for the new trilogy, I haven’t met many of the actors. But I’ve traveled quite a bit with a lot of them and others from The Lord Of The Rings.
Can I have your autograph?
Michonne: LOL! Awww…YEAH!
Are you in a relationship?
Michonne: Wouldn’t you like to know!
So who would win a fight between Darth Maul, General Grievous, Boba Fett and Aurra Sing?
Michonne: LOL! That is really tough, but I think it would end up between Aurra Sing and Darth Maul….geez, I would really like to see that fight! I would be totally unfaithful to my character to say anyone other than her. Aurra Sing!!!!
I thought I saw your character on a wall mural in the emporer’s chambers in Episode III? Was that your character?
Michonne: That wasn’t my character (Aurra Sing) considering the time, line but it was definitely her species. That was really exciting for me to see that, I’m glad you were paying attention.
Are you going to be a part of the new Star Wars Bounty Hunters TV Show that they are planning on shooting in Australia? Are you ready for that?
Michonne: I have not been approached but I have heard a lot of speculation and would love the opportunity. I have learned a lot of Karate and I’m in great shape! Plus I’ve taking many acting classes and I have experience!
Where can we find other collectibles, autographs and news about you, Michonne…and Aurra Sing?
Michonne: You can find all sorts of great stuff right here on my site, www.michonne.com We have autographed trading cards, autographed 8x10’s of me as the female Star Wars Bounty Hunter Aurra Sing, autographed 8x10’s of my portfolio and of course autographed action figures! I just love that I have my own action figure…actually not just 1, but 3! My character is also very popular in the Comics.
Will you be at the Star Wars Celebration IV (C4) in L.A. in May?
Michonne: I will be at C4 in L.A. the 24th of May through the 28th . We Bounty Hunters need to please our public!
Thanks for giving us your time for this interview, it was a lot of fun!
Michonne: Anything for my fans! See you at C4 this May and let’s hope I make it on the Star Wars Bounty Hunters TV show!
The Star Wars Bounty Hunter TV Show info from Wikipedia
Star Wars live-action TV series
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Star Wars live-action TV series is a science fiction television series currently set to debut in 2009.[1] It will be an Expanded Universe production set in the fictional Star Wars galaxy. The project, which has yet to be given an official title, was first announced in April 2005 by Star Wars creator George Lucas at the "Celebration III" fan convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.[2]
According to official reports, the series will be set during the 19-year timespan between the films Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. It will focus primarily on minor characters of the Star Wars galaxy, rather than the main ones seen prominently in the films. These minor characters will be both from the films and the Expanded Universe. However, Lucas has stated that some of the main characters may make cameo appearances. Rick McCallum has commented that "George envisions somewhere like 100 hours between Episode III and Episode IV", which suggests that the hour-long series will run for several years.
Contents
1 Production
2 Ideas
3 Plot
4 Characters
5 Cast
6 Crew
7 Spin-offs
8 Future series
9 References
10 See also
11 External links
Production
Lucas will write and produce the first season, and then "hand it off from there", while remaining executive producer and general overseer throughout the rest of the series. The style of the series will be similar to Lucas' Young Indiana Jones TV series.[3]
Lucas has stated that, in producing the show, "we will do what would typically cost $20 million, for $1 million."[4] Principal photography will take place all around the world, with a base likely in Sydney, according to McCallum. The series will be shot using Hi-Definition cameras, according to Rick McCallum at a recent press conference for the Revenge of the Sith DVD. Pre-production was expected to begin in January 2006. Whether it has or not has not been confirmed.
In a recent interview, Steve Sansweet stated that the series will be released "toward the end of the decade". He gave the time period until release to be "about 3 years".[5] In an interview with the BBC in March 2006, Rick McCallum explained that the series would begin filming and be ready in 2008.[6]
Ideas
According to George Lucas at Celebration III, in the series, "a lot of the issues from the films are connected, but you won't necessarily see a lot of the people that are connected." McCallum says on the writing and plot of the series: "We are just starting to interview writers and trying to really figure out which direction to go to. He envisions somewhere like 100 hours between Episode III and Episode IV with a lot of characters that we haven't met that have been developed in some of the novels and other things. We are really excited about that. Finally, we could have the opportunity to answer everybody's questions once and for all by the time we finish the series." Regarding the series, he says: "It is going to be much darker, grittier. It's much more character-based." The show is still in its early planning stages, so many plot and/or story elements may change, as Lucas has been shown to change his mind easily, such as expressing an interest in expanding the character Shaak Ti, rather than killing her in Episode III. Yet another change to Star Wars canon, that remains unexplained as to why Shaak Ti is spared, not other lesser known Jedi.
In a recent interview, when asked about the show, McCallum replied, "Think about bounty hunter, that’s all I can tell you."[7] Lucas also said that the series won't be based on the Skywalkers and it will be for more mature audiences for TV shows like Battlestar Galactica and Firefly.
Plot
In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Palpatine, Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic, declared himself Emperor and transformed the Republic into the Galactic Empire. In the process, he ordered the execution of Order 66, in which all members of the clone army of the Republic turned on their Jedi leaders and killed them. In a speech he delivered to the Senate, however, he reported that there were remaining Jedi, and that these survivors would be "hunted down and defeated".
The series is set between 19 BBY and 0 BBY, referred to as "the dark times" by Obi-Wan Kenobi in A New Hope. It is during this period that the newly formed Galactic Empire will rise to ultimate power throughout the galaxy. It is during this time period that the first Death Star will be constructed, albeit with many problems along the way.
Nevertheless, most of the stories will be told from the perspective of minor characters from the Star Wars galaxy. From George Lucas' own words, we may see the notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett play a significant role in the series, with Daniel Logan reprising his role from Attack of the Clones. According to Lucas, several of the major characters from the films may have small appearances as well.
Over the course of the show, the fledgling Rebel Alliance will gradually form into a full resistance against the Empire. The Alliance, with its loyalist intentions to restore the Old Republic, will ultimately win its first battle against the Empire, setting up the events for A New Hope. Per the opening crawl of A New Hope, only one major Rebel victory can occur in the series; however, it is possible that the Rebels may achieve minor victories or even suffer defeats before that.
Recent Star Wars productions have revealed all that is known at this point about the period the series will take place in:
• The Evasive Action: Prey webstrips reveal that an unknown number of Jedi escape Order 66 for any number of reasons (not actively involved in the war, 'conscientious objectors', semi-rogue, skill, luck, etc.), and are hunted for a time by Darth Vader. At some point, Vader is told to focus on helping Palpatine build the Empire, and less on remaining Jedi, leaving that to others.
• Yoda is in self-imposed exile on Dagobah, while Obi-Wan becomes a hermit on Tatooine after taking baby Luke to live with Owen and Beru Lars. The Last of the Jedi: The Desperate Mission reveals that Obi-Wan resides there until contacted about Anakin's one time rival, Ferus Olin. He then goes on one final adventure off-planet before returning to Tatooine. He may have some further planetbound adventures, but otherwise mostly watches over Luke, from a distance.
• A.C. Crispin has stated that she proposed a book series dealing with Princess Leia Organa between Episode III and IV, but that "Lucasfilm didn't approve the idea of a Leia backstory because they want to keep that era of the SW continuity untouched for the television series they're considering."
Characters
Lucas stated at Celebration III that cameos by main characters are not totally out of the question. Daniel Logan, who played the young Boba Fett, has reportedly been asked to reprise his role as Fett for the new series by Lucas.[1] A teaser image shown at Toy Fair 2007 features a close-up of Boba Fett's helmet.[2]
Frank Oz (Yoda), Ian McDiarmid (Palpatine), Hayden Christensen (Darth Vader), Jimmy Smits (Bail Organa), Wayne Pygram (Grand Moff Tarkin), Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett/Clone Troopers/Stormtroopers) have expressed their interest in occasional appearances.
Lucas himself instructed the writers of the Star Wars: Republic comic book series not to kill off the Quinlan Vos character. This has led some fans to speculate that Vos may play a role in the series. Lucas had originally written a scene for Revenge of the Sith involving Vos, but ultimately, he only got a mention in the film (Obi-Wan explains to Anakin: "Master Vos has moved his troops to Boz Pity").
Cast
Anthony Daniels .... C-3PO[8]
Daniel Logan .... Boba Fett (rumored)[9]
Matthew Newton .... Quinlan Vos (rumored)
Kenny Baker .... R2-D2 (rumored)
Hayden Christensen .... Darth Vader (rumored)
Ian McDiarmid .... Emperor Palpatine (rumored)
Crew
George Lucas .... Creator / Executive Producer / Story
Rick McCallum .... Producer
Spin-offs
At the Revenge of the Sith DVD press conference, Jim Ward explained that the new series offers LucasArts the opportunity to expand the gaming universe of the Star Wars series. "We're also excited at LucasArts about that opportunity as well," Ward said. "It's a whole environment for us to go and make some great games." Potential games include Star Wars: Battlefront 3 and Star Wars: Republic Commando 2/Imperial Commando.
Future series
At Celebration III, Lucas explained that if this series (along with the planned 3-D Clone Wars) is successful, more television series may follow. He explained that he has considered setting the time frames of these possible shows during time periods far away from his films. When asked by a fan at his AFI lifetime achievement ceremony if this may include the Knights of the Old Republic/Sith Wars era, Lucas explained that is always a possibility, and that he may be interested in taking the franchise to those story areas one day.
About The Star Wars Bounty Hunter Aurra Sing, one of the female Star Wars Bounty Hunters
There are many Star Wars Bounty Hunters, but few are as ruthless as Aurra Sing. The Star Wars Bounty Hunter Aurra Sing is one of the only female Star Wars Bounty Hunters with a knowledge of the Darkside of the Force. Aurra Sing is exceptionally cruel and kills Jedi and collects their light sabers as trophies. Aurra Sing also carries a long range rifle. Aurra Sing is featured in many Bounty Hunter comic books. Michonne Bourriague as the female Bounty Hunter Aurra Sing has 3 seconds of screen time where she is the only actor on the screen during the pod races in Star Wars Episode I, “The Phantom Menace.”
Links:
www.aurrasing.com
(for cool info on Aurra Sing and fan art)
http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/aurrasing/
for the official star wars info on Aurra Sing
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=28195374
somebody made a cool myspace page on Aurra Sing. Fun to check out. NOT affiliated with Michonne.com or Lucasfilm
http://jediknight2.filefront.com/file/AurraSing;2659#Download
this is an animated video that's pretty cool...
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Aurra_Sing
more cool info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_bounty_hunters_in_Star_Wars
List of Star Wars Bounty Hunters
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Star_Wars_Republic:_The_Hunt_for_Aurra_Sing The Hunt for Aurra Sing
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/3920/bios/aurra.html
The Women of Star Wars
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=swtcg/article/CharactersAurraSing
Behind the Cards: Aurra Sing
http://www.rebelscum.com/story/front/Photo_Archive_Aurra_Sing_103760.asp
Photo Archive
http://www.rebelscum.com/TSC070aurrasing.asp
more photo archives
http://showmescifi.wordpress.com/2007/02/16/star-wars-the-hunt-for-aurra-sing/
The hunt for Aurra Sing Comic
http://www.theforce.net/comics/darkhorse/cp_bh1.asp
The Force.net Aurra Sing
http://starwars.com/eu/lit/ref/news20000326.html
Aurra Sing Masterpiece edition
http://www.answers.com/topic/star-wars-republic-the-hunt-for-aurra-sing
Answers.com
http://showmescifi.wordpress.com/2007/02/17/star-wars-outlander-tpb-review/
Star Wars Outlander
http://www.rickroot.com/blog/1/2006/12/Star-Wars-Episode-7--The-Fallen-Hero.
cfm Star Wars Episode 7
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