“Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge,” a Game Show Hosted by Jar Jar, Is Coming to Disney+

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More Star Wars content is on the way to Disney+. In addition to the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series and new episodes of The Clone Wars, Lucasfilm has announced a game show called Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge, which harkens back to nineties programs such as Nickelodeon's Guts and Legends of the Hidden Temple, whereby young contestants' Jedi abilities will be tested. The show will be hosted by no other than Jar Jar himself, actor Ahmed Best, who provided motion capture for the Gungan in the Star Wars prequels.

“This is definitely a kids game show like no other,” says Lucasfilm’s senior director of Online Content & Programming, Mickey Capoferri. “The various challenges will test a Padawan’s connection to the Force in three locations — a forest planet, on board a Jedi star cruiser, and inside a Jedi temple — immersing them and the audience in a fun, humorous, and exciting competition.”

 

[DrezKill]

Oh, I misread, I thought it was hosted by the actual character Jar Jar Binks, and was wondering if it was April Fools or something.

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

Oh, I misread, I thought it was hosted by the actual character Jar Jar Binks, and was wondering if it was April Fools or something.

Thought the same. Went and read the article and it's the actor. Hope this doesn't end tragically. I saw an interview with him a while back and the hate and back lash over Jar Jar really put him into a depression back in the day. Glad he's getting work just hope they do this in such a way that it's a success and positive for all.

 

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The actor will be a Jedi Master on the show, Master Jar Jar confirmed.

 

[Peter_Brosdahl]

The actor will be a Jedi Master on the show, Master Jar Jar confirmed.

Imagine if he turns to the dark side and becomes Sith. Loved that story a few years back. Gave me some good laughs.

 

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It could have been the greatest "hold my lightsaber" moments.