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How 'Star Wars' Trailers Have Changed Over The Years
Like the movies, the accompanying movie trailers are a product of their times. Nearly 100 years old, the first trailers were shown in the late 1920s, after a film ended – hence the name “trailer.” In these early days, trailers relied heavily on narration, which continued for many decades to come, well into the 1990s. And the teasers and trailers for the original Star Wars trilogy were no exception.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Will We Get A Rangers Of Tatooine Show?
The future of The Book of Boba Fett remains up in the air. Since the release of the finale “Chapter 7: In the Name of Honor,” there has been no confirmation from either Disney or Lucasfilm on whether or not the show will be getting a second season. With much of the show's time being devoted to characters aside from Boba Fett and Fennec Shand, many fans are hoping for a second season more centered on Boba without having to worry about tying into The Mandalorian. Still, it seems at this point that The Book of Boba Fett may have only been intended to serve as a bridge between The Mandalorian Seasons 2 and 3, which has understandably left many fans of Temuera Morrison's current take on Boba Fett disappointed. Boba Fett deserves a show all to himself and The Book of Boba Fett could fix that issue if it were renewed for another season.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Sony Drops Final 'Morbius' Trailer
This April 1st, Morbius, the human-vampire and one Spider-Man's greatest villains, is set to debut on the big screen. Played by Jared Leto, Morbius is a film produced by Marvel Entertainment and Columbia Pictures and distributed by Sony Pictures. The history behind Spider-Man and Morbius started in 1971 in Amazing Spider-Man #101. However, with the recent Venom movies, it looks like Sony is taking the anti-hero approach when it comes to portraying live-action characters on the big screen.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
Could Disney Reintroduce This Fan Favorite 'Star Wars' Character?
With decades of comic books, video games, books, TV shows and, yes, movies over the course of several decades, Star Wars has a long, rich history of hundreds of characters not seen in the main films made by George Lucas, then Disney. When Disney bought the franchise in 2012, it made almost everything that wasn't directly involved in the movies "Legends" instead of canon. However, in the decade since, they have taken some of the more beloved characters and made them officially canon, such as Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Revan.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Did You Know Marlon Brando's Don Corleone Was Used As Inspiration For This 'Star Wars' Character?
Even if you have never seen The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the Mario Puzo novel of the same name, you are certainly aware of Vito Corleone. From his low tone and appearance to his offers that you cannot refuse, Vito is the mafia Don archetype. His story forms much of the basis for The Godfather and its sequels, inspiring dozens of imitators across pop culture. Vito is not just a character. He is a pop culture icon. Thanks to the pop culture osmosis, he has become the most iconic part of the movie.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
All You Need To Know About The 'Halcyon'
March 1 was the official opening day for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser two-night Immersive Adventure. And despite its high price tag, early reactions are positive. There have been several real-world articles about the Galactic Starcruiser as a Disney theme park adventure and how immersive it is. This article will take a more in-universe approach to the Halcyon as a luxury starcruiser within the Star Wars galaxy from its construction during the days of the High Republic era to the current voyage in the sequel trilogy. Clear skies!
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Kevin Feige Shares His Thoughts On Benedict Cumberbatch Being The MCU's New Anchor
It has been heavily rumored lately that Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange will take center stage as a sort of new leader for the Marvel heroes and “anchor” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). With [Spoilers!] Iron Man’s death in Avengers: Endgame and Robert Downy Jr. stepping away from the role, the MCU is lacking a character to be a focal point for the film universe like Tony Stark was. Doctor Strange seems like an obvious choice. The MCU is growing to face greater cosmic, mystic, and dimensional threats, and who better to lead the heroes against these threats than the Master of the Mystic Arts himself? Now the man behind the MCU has commented on Doctor Strange's position in the MCU.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Jaws 2' Is Technically A Slasher Movie
The movie Jaws created a sensation when it was released in the summer of 1975. In all the vast and unknown depths of the ocean...how could there have only been ONE? Jaws was an event. It was the first movie to ever hit $100 million at the box office with people queuing around blocks to the movie theater, coining the phrase "blockbuster." It tapped into the primal fear of the unknown of what lurked beneath the waves. It even resulted in fewer beachgoers that year. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water in 1978, the terror would continue in Jaws 2.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Horror
'Star Wars' | The Changing Lifespan of the Empire
When A New Hope first came out in 1977, we had no idea how long the Empire had been around. The only information we had was what that episode told us, despite A New Hope’s light-heartedness, occasional campiness, and sense of fun, there is still that dark underbelly typical to George Lucas’s stories. The Emperor dissolves the senate, the Death Star becomes a weapon of significance, Alderaan is destroyed purely as an example – that’s millions, if not billions, of people eradicated as a demonstration. The Empire is absolute, and given the Rebels are a rag-tag group, reliant on recruiting an old Jedi out of exile, and whose entire mission hinges on a farm boy and a mercenary, it seems that the bulk of defiance has been extinguished from the galaxy.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Did You Know George Lucas' Original Plans For Boba Fett?
When it comes to iconic figures in the Star Wars universe, it could easily be argued that Boba Fett ranks in the top 10. Despite having very little screen time and hardly any dialogue in the original trilogy, his onscreen look and mystery around him was one of the things that really made him cool. Boba Fett first made his appearance in 1978 in the justifiably maligned Star Wars Holiday Special, in a small animation clip. Initial reactions had been good and George Lucas started making his early plans for Boba Fett in the movies.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Jaw Dropping 'LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' Video Shows Off Gorgeous Looking Coruscant
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, the heavily anticipated and long awaited LEGO Star Wars video game (originally slated for 2020), encompassing all nine films in the Skywalker Saga, will finally be released on multiple platforms on April 5, 2022. This is, of course, not the first time that Star Wars has been playable as a LEGO video game. There have been collections of the prequel trilogy, the original trilogy, the Clone Wars (based on the 2008 animated series), and The Force Awakens, and the "Complete Saga" (Episodes 1-6) released previously.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism