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[[File:SunsetSquadChasers.png|thumb|225px|[[Sunset Squad chasers|The robots]] that chase {{the crew}} and {{Cubert}} in the [[Near-Death Star]] {{er|2ACV10}} — a parody of the {{sw|Death Star}}, from ''[[Star Wars]]'' — are reminiscent of {{PAGENAME}}.]] | [[File:SunsetSquadChasers.png|thumb|225px|[[Sunset Squad chasers|The robots]] that chase {{the crew}} and {{Cubert}} in the [[Near-Death Star]] {{er|2ACV10}} — a parody of the {{sw|Death Star}}, from ''[[Star Wars]]'' — are reminiscent of {{PAGENAME}}.]] | ||
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the overall protagonist of the {{sw|prequel trilogy|first}} {{sw|original trilogy|six}} ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[films in Futurama|films]]. The [[characters|character]] was ranked as the third-greatest villain of all time on the {{w|American Film Institute}}'s "{{w|AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains|100 Heroes & Villains}}" list, in [[2003]], <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afi.com/100years/handv.aspx|title=AFI's 100 YEARS...100 HEROES & VILLAINS|date=2003-6-4|site={{w|American Film Institute|AFI}}.com|accessdate=2014-1-19}}</ref> and as the greatest {{cat|supervillain}} on {{w|Bravo (U.S. TV channel)|Bravo}}'s {{head|Adam West}}-narrated three-part series ''Ultimate {{cat|superheroe|Super Heroes}}, Vixens and Villains'', in [[2005]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/ultimate-super-heroes-vixens-and-villains/191868|title=Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens and Villains Episodes - Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens and Villains 2005 Episode Guides - Watch Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens and Villains from BRAVO|site={{w|TV Guide}}.com|accessdate=2014-1-19}}</ref> ''[[Futurama]]'' has referenced it at least three times. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the overall protagonist of the {{sw|prequel trilogy|first}} {{sw|original trilogy|six}} ''[[Star Wars]]'' [[films in Futurama|films]]. The [[characters|character]] was ranked as the third-greatest {{cat|antagonist|villain}} of all time on the {{w|American Film Institute}}'s "{{w|AFI's 100 Years...100 Heroes & Villains|100 Heroes & Villains}}" list, in [[2003]], <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afi.com/100years/handv.aspx|title=AFI's 100 YEARS...100 HEROES & VILLAINS|date=2003-6-4|site={{w|American Film Institute|AFI}}.com|accessdate=2014-1-19}}</ref> and as the greatest {{cat|supervillain}} on {{w|Bravo (U.S. TV channel)|Bravo}}'s {{head|Adam West}}-narrated three-part series ''Ultimate {{cat|superheroe|Super Heroes}}, Vixens and Villains'', in [[2005]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/ultimate-super-heroes-vixens-and-villains/191868|title=Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens and Villains Episodes - Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens and Villains 2005 Episode Guides - Watch Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens and Villains from BRAVO|site={{w|TV Guide}}.com|accessdate=2014-1-19}}</ref> ''[[Futurama]]'' has referenced it at least three times. | ||
== References to {{PAGENAME}} in ''Futurama'' == | == References to {{PAGENAME}} in ''Futurama'' == |
Revision as of 01:33, 20 January 2014
Darth Vader is the overall protagonist of the first six Star Wars films. The character was ranked as the third-greatest villain of all time on the American Film Institute's "100 Heroes & Villains" list, in 2003, [1] and as the greatest supervillain on Bravo's Adam West-narrated three-part series Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens and Villains, in 2005. [2] Futurama has referenced it at least three times.
References to Darth Vader in Futurama
- In "A Clone of My Own", a piece of music evocative of Darth Vader plays as Captain Musky — a parody of Star Trek's Christopher Pike — approaches the podium (which is interesting, as both Vader and Pike use black life-support machines).
- The robots that chase the crew and Cubert in the Near-Death Star — a parody of the Death Star, from Star Wars — are reminiscent of Vader. (They later re-appear in "Near-Death Wish".)
- In Bender's Game, Vader's duel with Luke Skywalker in the 1980 film Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is parodied, with Ignus playing the role of Vader and Greyfarn playing the role of Luke.
- In "Lethal Inspection", one of the Sith Overlords immitates Vader's mechanical breathing.
- In "Stench and Stenchibility", Bender says that, "together, [he and Tonya] shall rule the galaxy" — likely a reference to Vader's line "join me, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son", from The Empire Strikes Back.
Additional information
Quotes
- See Star Wars#Films.
See also
References
- ^ AFI's 100 YEARS...100 HEROES & VILLAINS. (AFI.com.) 04 June 2003. Retrieved on 19 January 2014.
- ^ Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens and Villains Episodes - Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens and Villains 2005 Episode Guides - Watch Ultimate Super Heroes, Vixens and Villains from BRAVO. (TV Guide.com.) Retrieved on 19 January 2014.