Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Hutt Grand Council

Ziro the Hutt going before the Hutt Grand Council in the episode "Hunt for Ziro"
The Clone Wars did for Star Wars canon what the movies simply couldn't do even in six films because the universe is so huge. For me, one of the more intriguing characters was always Jabba the Hutt. I always wanted an answer to the question: where did the Hutts come from? To know this requires a little information borrowed from the Clone Wars Wiki:

The Hutt Grand Council is the governing body of the Hutts. It convenes on the planet Nal Hutta, the capital of Hutt Space. Who knew, right? I never thought the Hutts would have their own planet or even a capital city. Anyway, the council arbitrates disagreements and makes the laws that the Hutts live by and is regarded by other races as "fair" in their rulings.

One member of each clan represents their family's position and criminal enterprises in the Hutt Council. However, not all Hutt clans are allowed a seat on the council, as each clan has to trace their lineage to the Hutt's old homeworld "Varl" to win a seat. During the Clone Wars, the five members of the Hutt Council are Jabba, Gorga, Arok, Oruba, and Marlo. Watch the clip below and see how good the animation really is.
So just like the Jedi High Council, the Hutts had one too...albeit far less athletic. You see the Hutt Council in "Hunt for Ziro," which is the ninth episode of the third season, and again in "Eminence," which is the fourteenth episode of the fifth (and last) season.
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a huge space slug like a hutt.
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37 comments:

  1. A Daft Scots LassApril 9, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Happy H Day

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  2. Sheena-kay GrahamApril 9, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Another day another piece of animated Star Wars.

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  3. Elise FallsonApril 9, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    I wish the Hutts had eyes and arms they could push out from their body like the tentacle eyes of real slugs.

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  4. Francene StanleyApril 9, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    I'd never heard of the Hutt Grand Council. Oh, so little I know. Happy H day.

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  5. mooderinoApril 9, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    Interesting. I never thought of Jabba as part of a whole civilization, but it makes sense.

    mood
    Moody Writing

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  6. Alex J. CavanaughApril 9, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Space slug council - kinda funny!

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  7. CindyApril 9, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    So it seems the Hutts can be more honorable than Jabba. I mean..since they have their own planet and council.

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  8. Leigh CaronApril 9, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Who knew there were more Hutts than Jabba? Obviously you.

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  9. DEZMONDApril 9, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    those slugs are delightful

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  10. Mark MeansApril 9, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Ever since 'Empire' I've always wondered how the Hutts gained, much less kept, the influence they seemed to have.

    Interesting stuff and Clone Wars was, all around, awesome.

    Left and Write

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  11. Andrew LeonApril 9, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    I'm thinking, now, that they should have made an appearance in Flushed Away.

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  12. PT DillowayApril 9, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Why is it people let these big fat slugs boss them around and don't just kill them? I mean come on some chick could choke them to death with a chain so they obviously aren't so tough.

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  13. Luanne G. SmithApril 9, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    You're right, the animation is pretty awesome in that clip.

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  14. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 9, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    I never watched the animated series but it's cool that they explored the other races and their cultures.

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  15. Julie FlandersApril 9, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    I never saw this series either but it's interesting to learn about the Hutts. Jabba was so vile but also funny.

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  16. Matthew MacNishApril 9, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    They like their vices, too.

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  17. PK HREZOApril 9, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    I've always been fascinated by the Hutts. WIsh I had time to delve into the series. Great word for h DAY!

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  18. jaybirdApril 9, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Jabba has always fascinated me. Unfortunately, lately I'm feeling a bit like a Hut- quite large and slug-like :)

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  19. J.L. CampbellApril 9, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    As usual, I don't have a clue what's going on, but the Hutts remind of the some of the creatures from Ghost Busters.

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  20. Susan OloierApril 9, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    "So just like the Jedi High Council, the Hutts had one too...albeit far less athletic"
    I'm still laughing about this one.

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  21. Christine RainsApril 9, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    The Hutts always amused me. I'm surprised they had one too.

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  22. Paula MartinApril 9, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. I have to admit I've never been into Star Wars (not even seen any of the movies!)

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  23. Carol KilgoreApril 9, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    I just remember Jabba the Hutt.

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  24. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Never really thought much about where Hutt came from. He was a just a gross villain to me and I was glad Leia killed him.

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  25. klahanieApril 9, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Send in the clones...and may the farce be with you.

    Yep, I'm going now....

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  26. cleemckenzieApril 9, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    I had nightmares about Jabba the Hutt. It was all that jiggling. Didn't he drool a lot, too? *Shiver*

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  27. Liz A.April 9, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Remind me to never toss off a random Star Wars question in your vicinity. You'd be able to answer it. (That is, unless it is something I do want an answer to.)

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  28. L. Diane WolfeApril 9, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I didn't even know there was a Star Wars cartoon - LOL! I just never watch regular TV anymore.

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  29. Golden EagleApril 9, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Interesting that there's an entire species of Hutts. I had no idea--Jabba the Hutt was disgusting enough and that was just one. :P

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  30. Michael Di GesuApril 9, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Always fun to learn more about the whole Star Wars package, before, during, and after the original movie.

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  31. Laura EnoApril 9, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    The SW universe is such a huge monster to explore. Giant slugs are a wonderful addition. LOL Jabba is rather revolting.
    I love what you're doing here!

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  32. Rusty CarlApril 9, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    I thought all Hutt's were gangsters. That's hard for me to handle.

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  33. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    The Hutts are pretty darn ugly, but not as ugly as the troll king in The Hobbit. What was up with the major double chin?

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  34. TrishaApril 9, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    I am not familiar at all with the Clone Wars, and I haven't even seen all the Star Wars movies yet :) I do love the originals best from what I have seen.

    Jabba is a creepy-lookin' dude.

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  35. LisaApril 9, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    I loves me some Jaba the Hutt. I call my son Atticus the Hutt when he won't budge from watching tv!

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  36. HelenaApril 10, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    The notion that Jabba the Hut is part of a race (and logically this must be case) means that the Hutts breed. Ewww. Gross.

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  37. kjmckendryApril 10, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Jabba always grossed me out in Return of the Jedi, but he looks better in the Clone Wars.

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