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How Palpatine Actually Won The Final Victory In The Skywalker Saga
No doubt the evilest person throughout the Star Wars universe was Sheev Palpatine, also known as Darth Sidious, Dark Lord of the Sith. He caused the death of trillions of humans, creatures, and species, he single-handedly manipulated the entire galaxy, played both sides of the Clone Wars, and destroyed the Republic from the inside. He was also responsible for ultimately destroying the entire Jedi Order, effectively ridding the galaxy of peace and justice by taking out its guardians. Without a doubt Palpatine was evil.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
7 Interesting Facts About The Lightsaber
The lightsaber, a melee weapon used by the Force-sensitives, has become synonymous with the Star Wars franchise. Since their introduction, lightsabers have caught the imagination of fans, young and old alike. What, you might ask, makes them so much more alluring than mere swords or guns? As conveyed so rightly by Obi-Wan Kenobi in A New Hope, lightsabers are indeed an elegant weapon of a more civilised age.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
The Top 5 Secrets Emperor Palpatine Kept From Everyone
Emperor Palpatine of the Galactic Empire was one of the most powerful beings in the known galaxy. Because of this, he had secrets, several secrets in fact. Some that he would even keep from his apprentice Lord Vader and the rest of his inner circle. So what were the secrets of the Emperor, what sort of dark and mysterious things did he have during his time as ruler of the galaxy. Here are the top five secrets of Emperor Palpatine
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Why Star Wars Desperately Needs A New Villain
Although the most recent Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim didn’t provide any fanfare news about the future of the Star Wars saga on the big screen, Lucasfilm’s CEO Kathleen Kennedy has talked to Total Film about their respective plans a few days before the event:
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
‘The Mandalorian’ Director Teases MandoVerse Crossover Event
The Mandalorian took the internet by storm when it was first released. From the action of a bounty hunter on a mission to the cuteness of Baby Yoda (Grogu), fans old and new found something that had them hooked. Not only did the show build upon the fanbase, but it also ushered in a new era of lore. This series has founded the MandoVerse, christened by Star Wars president Kathleen Kennedy in 2020.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Top 10 Alien Species In The 'Star Wars' Universe
Do you have a favorite alien species in the Star Wars universe? My wife’s answer was very clear, “Whatever Hondo is!” was her response. I try to think about what it must have been like to see the Cantina sequence in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope for people who were able to see it in theaters. The possibilities of the universe would have felt unbounded. I likely would have tried to draw the wildest aliens I could imagine fitting somewhere in the corners of the galaxy.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
10 Interesting Facts About Darth Revan
Darth Revan is one of the best characters in Star Wars. He is an absolute fan favorite and has captured fans’ imaginations since his first debut in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR). It is one of the best Star Wars games released and is easily one of the greatest games of all time. It only makes sense that one of the best Star Wars characters is introduced in one of the best Star Wars games. Despite his popularity, there are still a lot of fans who may not be familiar with the character since he has largely been left out of the current canon. These facts might help to pique the interest of anyone who is curious about the famed player character.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Why Is Reva So Obsessed With Capturing Obi-Wan Kenobi?
WARNING: SPOILERS FOR OBI-WAN KENOBI With the recent release of the third episode of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, one question has become increasingly salient. Why is the Third Sister Reva so obsessed with capturing Obi-Wan Kenobi? From the very beginning of Episode 1, Reva is portrayed as having an insatiable eagerness in hunting down the Jedi Master-in-hiding, leading to much speculation about her backstory. While nothing is confirmed so far, there are multiple fan theories as to her motives.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
What Is ILM's StageCraft And Why Is It Revolutionizing Television
Every once in a while, an idea comes along that revolutionizes how television is made. Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has created the next revolution in production with StageCraft. The idea was first devised in 2016 during the filming of Rogue One when cinematographer, Greig Fraser encountered several issues which led him to a revelation. The idea was to use LED panels as the outside edge of the stage to project a background.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
5 Interesting Facts About Ki-Adi-Mundi
Ki-Adi-Mundi was a rather interesting member of the Jedi Council. From breaking the Jedi cardinal rule regarding relationships in Legends to his interesting physiology, there is a lot that can be said about the Cerean Jedi Master. Here are five interesting facts about Ki-Adi-Mundi.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Marvel Will Explore Yoda's Long History
Master Yoda! The wisest and most powerful of the Jedi in the time of its glory. For nine hundred years, he has trained Jedi. The strange little alien has lived quite a life acquiring so much wisdom and experience. Yoda will be getting a comic soon detailing some of the events of his life. This comic will have several writers involved in it. Jody Houser will write the prequel era near the end of the Clone Wars, Marc Guggenheim will write a story set in the prequel era before the Clone Wars, and of course, Cavan Scott himself writing a story of Yoda set during The High Republic. With artist Nick Leon, Luke Ross, Alessandro Miracolo, and Phil Noto, the cover artist for Issue #1. Star Wars: Yoda is a 10-issue series coming to spinner racks in October 2022.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
The Surprise Star Of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'
After much anticipation, the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi finally aired. We have all assumed this series will focus on Obi-Wan’s watch over young Luke Skywalker. Then comes the question of Obi-Wan’s appearance on a planet that is clearly not Tatooine. What is important enough to call the Jedi away from his self-imposed exile on the desert planet? It appears the rumors are correct. Obi-Wan Kenobi will instead center around Leia, played by the talented Vivien Lyra Blair.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism