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All The Ways Disney's 'Star Wars' Expanded The 'Star Wars' Universe
Before Disney bought Lucasfilm, and subsequently, the rights to the Star Wars universe, there were games, books, comics, and rumors of a secret seventh film in the works, but these were not considered by George Lucas to be canon. That changed when Disney bought Lucasfilm and announced that they would be continuing the Star Wars legacy with three new movies and a host of other content to come. The fan reaction may be a bit divided, but it cannot be denied that Disney added to the Star Wars universe in several big ways. Here are just a few of their contributions.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Top 10 Clone Troopers
Created to support the Jedi in their defense of the Republic, the clone army was composed of some of the bravest and most committed troopers the galaxy had ever seen. Had the entire army not been compromised by the Sith invitro, there is no doubt that the Grand Army of the Republic would have loyally defended the galaxy for years. While there are numerous valiant clones who fought to combat the Separatist threat, there are few to distinguish themselves to the level of the following individuals.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
The 5 Best Obi-Wan Quotes
So let's get this out of the way. We all love how Obi-Wan Kenobi says "Hello there!" and "I have the high ground!" But in making this list, I tried to go with quotes that are not so obvious. My list could change over time, of course, but here's what I am thinking at the moment.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Why Tarkin Had The Authority To Destroy Alderaan
Apart from the main characters of Star Wars, Wilhuff Tarkin is one of the few whose life and career has been fleshed out quite extensively, not only in the Expanded Universe but also in current canon. Beyond his appearance in Episode IV, he was part of The Clone Wars series, will be featured in the upcoming Bad Batch animated show, played a role in Star Wars Rebels and Rogue One, got his own novel by James Luceno, and was featured in numerous other books and comics of the current era of Star Wars.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
This 'Star Wars' Movie Scene Was Filmed In A London Subway
The majority of Star Wars movies were filmed outside of a dedicated soundstage. Tunisia was the desert of Tatooine. Redwood National Park in California was the forest of Endor. The island of Skellig Michael off the coast of Ireland was Ahch-To, the planet in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi where the exiled Master Luke Skywalker resided. A certain Londoner was inspired by something he encountered in his daily life, and decided to use it as a set for his movie.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Kelly Marie Tran Describes 'Star Wars' Fan Harassment Like An "Embarrassingly Horrible Breakup"
Kelly Marie Tran's trajectory as it relates to Star Wars is one that has resulted in her reflecting a lot about the experience. She starred in Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi as Rose Tico, whose sister Paige Tico dies heroically in battle. Rose, along with John Boyega's character Finn, goes on a side mission to Canto Bight in an attempt to gain an advantage against the First Order as it hunts down the Resistance. During this mission, Rose tries teaching Finn about the ugly side of wealthy and lavish places in the galaxy. This subplot drew a lot of criticism, and as a result, the character of Rose, as well as Kelly Marie Tran herself in some circles, became the target of online ridicule.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Mark Hamill Was Heavily Involved In Luke Skywalker's Cameo In 'The Mandalorian'
Without a doubt, season two of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, left fans very satisfied with the way it ended, and hyped by the many important cameos it featured. Season two’s cameos featured many unforgettable characters, from Ahsoka Tano to the immortal Boba Fett, but the one cameo that left fans in shock was that of Luke Skywalker.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
How Close The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Is To Galaxy's Edge
The Disney era of Star Wars promised a lot of different things. One of them was a Star Wars themed section of the parks. In 2015, fans started looking forward to the completion of what was dubbed "Star Wars Land" in many circles. Eventually, it got its own official name, which was Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The one at Disneyland in Anaheim, California opened up on May 31, 2019, and the one at Disney World in Orlando, Florida opened on August 29, 2019. There were even a few books and comics released around this time that tied into Galaxy's Edge, feeding into the hype.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Will 'The Bad Batch' Be Centered Around The Great Jedi Purge?
Ever since the first Bad Batch trailer dropped during Disney Investor Day on December 10, 2020, The Clone Wars fans have been speculating about what this new animated adventure could be. Clearly the heir-apparent to The Clone Wars, the much loved animated series, The Bad Batch has some big boots to fill. Debuting a year to the day from The Clone Wars finale on May 4, the show will follow the titular squad during the waning days of the Republic as Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Crosshair, and Echo all try to find their place in an unfamiliar galaxy.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Everything We Know So Far About The Obi-Wan Series
At D23 Expo in August 2019 at Anaheim Convention Center, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy brought Ewan McGregor onstage and announced his return to play the titular character in a new Disney+ series Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi. Two years later, we still do not know many details about the show. The cast and the production team seemed to enjoy the shroud of mystery created by buzz of unconfirmed rumors. This article will be a summary of what we know thus far, from facts to speculations.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
10 Things You Didn't Catch In 'The Force Awakens '
In December 2015, the much anticipated seventh episode in the Star Wars Skywalker saga was released in theaters. Fans flocked to theaters to see the first installment of the new Disney trilogy. While many of us have seen this movie several dozen times by now, there are still details that have gone unnoticed. True to form in both Star Wars and an Abrams-directed movie, The Force Awakens is full of Easter eggs and references that even the most seasoned fan may have missed. Here are ten details to keep an eye out for during your next rewatch.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism