‘Gremlins’ Creator Joe Dante Claims Baby Yoda Was ‘Stolen’ From Gizmo
thewrap.comSan Francisco Chronicle that “The Mandalorian” breakout character Grogu (AKA Baby Yoda) is a blatant copy of his notoriously cute yet feisty creature creations.
The “Gremlins” franchise began with the 1984 horror comedy that spawned a 1990 sequel, toys and collectibles, books, video games, and TV spinoffs with the main gremlin, Gizmo, serving as its adorable epicenter.
The franchise will return to screens later this year in the HBO Max animated series “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai.” “I think the longevity of [the film] is really key to this one character (Gizmo), who is essentially like a baby,” Dante told the outlet while reflecting on the IP’s enduring appeal. “Which brings me, of course, to the subject of Baby Yoda, who is completely stolen and is just out-and-out copied.
Shamelessly, I would think.”The affectionately nicknamed Baby Yoda, whose real name was revealed to be Grogu in Season 2, became an immediate internet meme and pop culture phenomenon after being introduced in the first episode of Disney+’s “The Mandalorian,” the first-ever live-action “Star Wars” TV series.
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