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Darth Talon: Hand Of The One Sith
George Lucas seems to have a soft spot for beautiful Twi’lek women for whom, let’s say, a formal attire is not of the uttermost priority. When Lucas saw Aayla Secura on the cover of a Dark Horse comic, he decided to put her in Episode II, Episode III, and later in The Clone Wars. According to Paul Duncan, author of The Star Wars Archives: 1999 – 2005, Lucas’ outline for the sequel trilogy, that he handed over to Disney when selling the company, included Darth Talon as the main antagonist:
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Who Are The Characters In Amazon's 'The Rings of Power'?
We still don’t know too much about Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series, The Rings of Power. And fans are eagerly awaiting news for the series that is set to release on September 2, 2022. But what we do know is that the cast of The Rings of Power is not small by any means and is made up of some amazing actors and actresses. Most fans agree the casts for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies were incredible, and hopefully, this cast will live up to that. So, who is actually in the show, and what characters are they playing?
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
Top 5 Batman Universe Characters Who Could Appear In The New Trilogy
Batman has fans across the globe thanks to more than 80 years of comics, various animated shows and movies, and nine live-action film appearances. One would think that would result in a lack of new and creative vision for the character but that does not seem to be the case. There are plenty of unused characters from the streets of Gotham that have never been used in film before. There are also some who have been used but deserve a second chance to be shown in a better fashion on the big screen. We know what may lie ahead for The Batman when it comes to villains, but let’s take a look at some of Gotham’s other citizens who may be deserving of some screen time in a fully fleshed-out trilogy.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
Unanswered Questions & Mysteries from The 'Star Wars' Sequel Trilogy
Like with any major franchise, the Star Wars films are not without their own unanswered questions and mysteries. Often times, these holes and gaps inevitably get filled in later. However, until they get filled in officially, fans can only discuss and speculate potential answers to them. Here is a chronological list of some unanswered questions and mysteries from the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
The Similarities Of Dooku And Kylo Ren
At first glance, the two dark side characters of Count Dooku and Kylo Ren look like polar opposites and have nothing in common. Count Dooku was a highly formidable foe against the Jedi and was seen as calm and collected, even in battle with Jedi Masters. Even when he was captured by Hondo and his group of pirates, he managed to keep his cool and work together with Obi-Wan and Anakin Skywalker to escape, albeit through gritted teeth and immense sarcasm. Kylo Ren, on the other hand, is often seen as rash and over-volatile in both combat and while commanding the First Order. The dark side warlord had several fits of rage, resulting in him brandishing his red lightsaber and destroying equipment on his Star Destroyer, when learning of the escape of Poe and later Rey. But fans will be surprised to learn that, while the two characters that fell to the dark side aren’t identical, they do share surprising similarities.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Meet Kho Phon Farrus: 'Star Wars' Most Unique New Character
*Spoilers for Star Wars: Doctor Aphra* If there's any Star Wars series that's never short on surprises, it's Doctor Aphra. Originally created by Star Wars comic giant Kieron Gillen, the series follows its titular protagonist, Doctor Chelli Lona Aphra, as she travels the Star Wars galaxy in search of bizarre beings and artifacts in the pursuit of money and notoriety. As an ongoing comic series, Doctor Aphra has explored topics and subjects that Star Wars as a franchise has never even thought about tackling before. One of the series' most notable aspects is its openly lesbian protagonist in Aphra herself, which plays into the character's complicated rivalry and on-and-off romance with Magna Tolvan; one of the comic's recurring antagonists.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Marvel Studios Scheduled 2022 Projects (After Moon Knight)
With Oscar Isaac’s Moon Knight premiering on Disney+ last week, we thought now would be an excellent time to look at what else Marvel Studios currently has planned for the rest of their 2022 slate in an expected chronological order.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
The Jedi Clone That Went Mad
There are many stories in the galaxy of clone madness, a disease of what happens when the cloning process has gone wrong, and the clone slowly begins to lose their mental capabilities. However, no story is more important to both the in-universe and out-of-universe stories of Star Wars than Joruus C'baoth, the mad clone Jedi in the time after Battle of Endor.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
How One Of Padme Amidala's Most Trusted Allies Betrayed Her
“Et tu, Brute?” Those are among the final words of Julius Caesar in the titular play by William Shakespeare and have become a phrase for betrayal. And in a franchise like Star Wars, you can’t be too safe from betrayal, not when the Dark Side’s around. With this dark force enveloping the galaxy, it’s almost guaranteed to destroy a Jedi and create a Sith in their place. But what about the non-force sensitives? Are they not liable to turn their backs on their allies and side with their former enemies? Unfortunately, it is possible, and it has happened to even the best of them and us.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
The 2022 Oscars: A Retrospective
It is no secret that the Academy Awards, known more commonly as the Oscars, have seen a major regression in the last several years. As the years go by, the Oscars have become less and less popular among people. In one flashback sequence of the television show Better Call Saul, there is a brief moment where the characters are talking about their annual office Oscar pool, and everyone is handed ballots to give their predictions. Those days are long over.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
New Details On 'Star Wars: Shadows Of The Sith' Revealed
The Empire’s defeat and the death of the Emperor did not bring the peace Luke Skywalker so desired. Luke saw his father, Anakin Skywalker, find redemption before dying, leaving Luke saddened and remorseful. Five years later, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker would begin constructing his own Jedi temple to teach a new generation of Jedi. Little does Luke know that evil lurks on a dark and ashy planet. The dark side of the Force holds fast in the shadows as it did for millennia before the rise of Sidious, and now Sidious is about to rise again.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
How This Infamous Droid Uploaded Its' Consciousness To The Death Star II
"Hey, we don’t serve their kind here!" The cantina owner Wuher’s distain for droids is understandable, considering all the mayhem and destruction the droid army of the Separatists had caused during the Clone Wars. But this was not the only time that sentient machines presented a serious threat to living beings. In Daniel José Older’s cannon novel Last Shot (2018) a Pau’an name Fyzen Gor tried to take over the galaxy by creating an army of cyborgs, until he was stopped by Han Solo and Lando Calrissian.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism