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Why Dave Filoni Should NOT Run Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni is considered by many Star Wars fans to be George Lucas’s Padawan ever since he first appeared on the scene by the maker's side. Working on great works like The Clone Wars and Rebels, he has had his hand in many of the creative aspects within the Star Wars Universe. Most recently, he has been getting his own live action directing credits in The Mandalorian. He is beloved by many fans alike, so much so that many would want him to become the president of Lucasfilm either now or when Kathleen Kennedy decides to retire, thinking him the natural heir to the company. However, is that really such a good idea? What does it take to run a company, let alone run a franchise as large as Star Wars under the banner of the Disney corporation. Can a simple director become a president of a company? Many would argue yes because that is what happened to George Lucas. However, does that necessarily happen these days? Could Filoni continue to follow in his mentor's footsteps?
Culture SlatePublished 4 days ago in Futurism
New Poster From ‘The Mandalorian’ Shows Off Incredible Luke Skywalker Training Grogu
The Mandalorian has certainly re-ignited Star Wars interest and spawned Disney+ subscriptions. [The Mandalorian spoilers ahead] The second season of The Mandalorian was met with even more fanfare, especially with its concluding episode. Everyone has been wondering what will happen with Grogu and Luke Skywalker’s future, and the recent poster release from Shop Trends, officially licensed, will excite even more fans of the franchise.
Culture SlatePublished 5 days ago in Futurism
How Darth Vader Overcame His Greatest Weakness
When you have to rely on a suit to keep you alive, keeping it in top condition is the most important thing. And that is just what Darth Vader strives to do in the Darth Vader comics. Vader has to make sure that his armor is always in perfect condition. Whenever he is away from Coruscant and Palpatine, he has to take special care because he doesn’t have the support system and resources. He often has to use scrap metal and anything else he finds to keep his suit together. Also, he wants to make sure that he can improve his suit.
Culture SlatePublished 5 days ago in Futurism
We Bet You Can’t Name Every Mark Hamill Cameo In 'Star Wars' Since 2015
Aside from his legendary portrayal of the farmboy-turned-Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill is also famously known for his superb voice acting skills, He notably was the voice of Joker in the 1990s Batman: The Animated Series. What many do not know, however, is that he has had many voice cameos in Star Wars productions since 2015 (when Force Awakens was released), something which was revealed by a recent tweet.
Culture SlatePublished 5 days ago in Futurism
Top 5 Most Terrifying Beasts In The 'Star Wars' Universe
Within the Star Wars galaxy, there are several characters that catch the eyes of many fans. Characters like Darth Vader, Master Yoda, or Luke Skywalker, are icons that are remember from fans of all walks of life. There are also several amazing droids like R2-D2, Chopper, and K-2SO, who are also great icons for the franchise. Although there were amazing people and droids, we always forget that there are also iconic, and terrifying creatures that represent so much within the Star Wars saga. Here are the top five most terrifying creatures within the Star Wars galaxy.
Culture SlatePublished 6 days ago in Futurism
5 Anime That Were Influenced By ‘Star Wars’
It goes without saying that Star Wars has had an enormous influence on not only pop culture, but also culture in general. It has been well documented that Japanese culture and media had a huge influence on Star Wars. However, what is not talked about nearly enough is the effect that Star Wars had on Japanese culture and media, specifically anime. The success of Star Wars in Japan helped propel the space opera anime in Japan into popularity, which subsequently led to more anime being created. This cycle naturally continued from the 1970s through today, and the inspiration has come full circle several times. George Lucas has said in the past that he was a fan of anime, and it was part of the reason he chose Genndy Tartakovsky for the 2003 Clone Wars series. On the other hand, we do not hear much about the influences Star Wars has had on anime, even though it played a huge role in skyrocketing anime in popularity. The influences are not always as obvious as one might think. It is important to note that creators of some of the anime listed here never clearly stated that they drew inspiration from Star Wars. However, we could see elements from the saga sprinkled in the anime. Without further adieu, here are some anime that have been inspired by Star Wars.
Culture SlatePublished 6 days ago in Futurism
10 Actors Who Were Almost Cast In 'Star Wars'
For over four decades, stories from the galaxy far, far away have continued to entertain generations of fans. Starting all the way back in 1977 with A New Hope, the franchise grew exponentially and has seen many new and big name actors fight for the right to say they were "in a Star Wars movie." Many have gone on to become synonymous with their role, and it's really hard to imagine anyone else playing them. However, things could have gone very differently.
Culture SlatePublished 6 days ago in Futurism
Bo-Katan Will Make Appearance In 'The Mandalorian' Season 3
The Mandalorian Season 2 set out to expand the scope of the show and Din Djarin's world view, or should we say, "galactic view." This was accomplished by introducing him to numerous characters from critical points in the Star Wars timeline, including Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and, perhaps most importantly for Din's character, Bo-Katan Kryze. Portrayed in animation and live-action by Katee Sackhoff, the character of Bo-Katan potentially heralds a deep dive into the world of the Mandalorians. With recent teases that Sackhoff is gearing up to once again portray the fiery Mandalorian warrior, Season 3 of The Mandalorian could herald a visit to Mandalore for the first time in live action.
Culture SlatePublished 6 days ago in Futurism
