- Mas Amedda
Mas Amedda is a
fictional character in theStar Wars universe. [DK Publishing, "The Complete Visual Dictionary of Star Wars: The Ultimate Guide to Characters and Creatures from the Entire Star Wars Saga" (DK CHILDREN, 2006), 66.] [Andy Mangels, Michael Sutfin, and Daniel Wallace, "Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Characters" (Ballantine Books, 2002), 219.] Mas Amedda served as aGalactic Republic Senator, Vice Chair of the Galactic Senate under ChancellorFinis Valorum , and eventually Supreme EmperorPalpatine ’s major-domo in the Star Wars universe.Appearances
He was portrayed by
Jerome Blake in ', David Bowers in ', [Jody Duncan, "Mythmaking: Behind the Scenes of Star Wars: Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" (Del Rey, 2002), 25.] and by both Blake and Bowers in "". Principal photography for the final film was conducted in Sydney Australia, and the character's scenes were shot with Bowers. Additional scenes were filmed in England, so rather than fly Bowers to England, Lucas had Blake reprise the role. The character's appearance was done with make-up rather than CGI effects. [Jonathan Rinzler, "The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" (Del Rey2, 2005), 93.]An action figure was made of the film version of the character, [ [http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=browse&product_id=15872 Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Mas Amedda Figure] ] who also appears in the novelizations of the films. [George Lucas, Brandon McKinney, and John Whitman, "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones" (Chronicle Books, 2002), 336.]
Character biography
In "The Phantom Menace", he serves as vice-chair of the Galactic Senate, assisting Supreme Chancellor
Finis Valorum . He continues to hold this position when Valorum is voted out of office and replaced byPalpatine . Amedda is "among a select few who understand that Palpatine is more than he appears." [Lando Da Pimp, " [http://www.millionaireplayboy.com/entertainment/starwarsdkbook.php Review of "Star Wars Episode III Visual Dictionary" and "Incredible Cross-Sections: The Definitive Guide to the Craft From Episode III"] ," "MillionairePlayboy.com " (2002).]Throughout the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy, he helps Palpatine gradually take complete control of the Republic and eliminate the
Jedi . In "Attack of the Clones", he leads a call in the Senate to grant Palpatine vastemergency powers ; in "Revenge of the Sith", he sends out the newly declared Emperor of the galaxy's orders to activate Order 66, instructing the Republic'sclone trooper s to kill their Jedi generals.External links
* [http://www.starwars.com/databank/character/masamedda/index.html Official Site Databank Entry]
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* [http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0000099/ Mas Amedda (Character) from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)]References
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