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The Current State of 'Star Wars' Gaming
Star Wars' history with video games has been a rocky one to say the least. From the cancellation of LucasArts' Battlefront 3, to the chaotic launch of EA's Battlefront 2, the Star Wars video game curse continues to this day. Though that isn't to say there haven't been diamonds in the rough.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Which ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Show Are Fans Looking Forward To The Most In 2022?
That is the question. 2022 is looking to be an amazing year for Star Wars with such shows like Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and of course The Mandalorian Season 3. Kicking it all off will be The Book of Boba Fett, which will debut on Disney+ later this month on December 29th with the remaining six episodes coming out beginning of next year. There will also be two animated shows coming out in 2022 as well, namely The Bad Batch Season 2 along with another LEGO Star Wars Special, some of which is becoming a yearly tradition now. That is six Star Wars shows that we know for next year. There is always that chance that there might be additional announcements in the near future. We'll just have to wait and see. We may find out more during Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim in May 2022.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Top 10 Marvel Movies
Whenever you think of the Marvel movies you probably think of anything that came since 2008 when Iron Man was released. Or maybe you think of Fox and their X-Men movies which is now called the “Legacy” category following the acquisition by Disney. But Marvel has been converting their property to screen since the 1940s with their Captain America serials released by Republic Pictures, then through the 70s and 90s with Marvel Entertainment Group. Here is the essential top 10 Marvel Movies, drawing from anything under the "Marvel" banner.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
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First Look At 'Return to Hogwarts' SpecialTop Story - December 2021
On June 26, 1997, the world changed forever when J.K. Rowling, a nobody author, published a book that signaled in a new era. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released on this date. With each subsequent release, the hype around the “Potterverse” grew. It wasn’t long before a movie production company saw the opportunity and pounced, creating a franchise that can have a movie poster with no movie title on it and everyone still knows what movie it is. On November 14, 2001, the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released. The year 2021 marks 20 years since the film’s release. And with that, there have been celebrations around the world, but none quite so surprising and exciting as the announcement that the cast of Harry Potter had gotten together to film a special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
The 5 Best ‘Star Wars’ Games
Star Wars video games, be it on PC, console, or mobile platforms, have cemented themselves into fans' enjoyment of the galaxy far, far away, regardless of their generation. While more recent smash hit releases such as Battlefront II and Jedi: Fallen Order has taken over by storm, the momentum of Star Wars games seems to have reduced with slow releases, project delays, and EA-paywall controversies. However, the Star Wars gaming universe appears to be picking up steam with the upcoming LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and the out-of-the-blue announcement of Star Wars Eclipse. It is, therefore, high time to take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the best and most popular Star Wars games ever released.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Changing Your Fate: An Analysis Of 'Akakiri'
“You cannot escape your destiny." This is what Obi-Wan Kenobi says to Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi when he tells him that he must confront his father again. The idea of "destiny" has always been interesting in Star Wars. In a few cases, a person's destiny is presented as being concrete and unchangeable, such as with the prophecy of the Chosen One and how Anakin Skywalker still manages to destroy the Sith despite falling to the dark side. But in other cases, destiny is merely a construct put upon someone they can alter, such as with Kylo Ren killing Snoke in The Last Jedi despite Snoke envisioning him killing Rey. But in “Akakiri”, the final short in the anime anthology series Star Wars: Visions, "destiny" is presented as a self-inflicted curse.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Jamie Clayton Cast as Pinhead in New 'Hellraiser' Reboot
It's no big controversy to say that horror films are only as good as their villains. Jamie Lee Curtis is fantastic in the Halloween films, but that series rides on Michael Meyers. Heather Langenkamp kills it (pun intended) as Nancy Thompson in A Nightmare on Elm Street, but everybody will think of Freddy Kreuger with his burned visage and finger knives instantly when they hear the title.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Horror
Top 5 Spinoffs That Could Come Out Of DC's Black Adam
DC Films stirs up mixed feelings no matter what corner of social media you dive into. Fans either love or hate the films that have been released so far. There is no middle ground. Black Adam is the latest big announcement from Warner Bros./DC Films. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who has been cast in the lead role, continues to tease that this movie will change the hierarchy of the DC Universe for good. Let's take a look at what movies could potentially spin off from Black Adam that would bolster his claims.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
Theory: Ben Solo Didn't Really Die At The End Of Rise Of Skywalker
One of the most controversial characters in the Star Wars universe, it seems that you either love or hate Kylo Ren – redeemed in the last movie and now known by his given name – Ben Solo. Those who love the character were left heartbroken when he died at the end of Rise of Skywalker – but is he really dead?
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Darth Vader Could Have Found Luke Much Sooner If He Took Palpatine's Advice
Spoiler warning for Star Wars: Darth Vader #20 (2017) ahead. What was preventing Darth Vader from finding his son, especially since Luke was raised on his homeworld of Tatooine? That’s a question some of you might have had, though you likely just wrote it off as him just not looking because he thought he was dead. Others were likely to conclude that Darth Vader simply never had the opportunity to look for him, even if he wanted to, as he was busy being the Emperor’s enforcer. Others still just probably ignored the question entirely.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
New Report States That Rogue Squadron Still in Development
Roughly a year ago, Disney had one of their investor call presentations, and in it, they announced a slew of new Star Wars projects heading to screens big and small. However, since then, there have been more than a few doubts cast upon some of those projects. For example, it is unclear if the Rangers of the New Republic series will make it to the screens due to the firing of Gina Carano, the actress who played Cara Dune in The Mandalorian, who was expected to lead the series. Recently, another project was thrown into uncertainty. The Star Wars: Rogue Squadron film, directed by Patty Jenkins, was revealed to no longer be entering production in 2022 as originally planned. This caused some fans to doubt if it would make its December 2023 release date or if it would be canceled entirely. However, it seems the latter had been debunked.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Opinion: A Reflection Upon George Lucas and the Prequels
I’ve always believed the Prequels have the core of a great story – the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker. Anakin Skywalker is intended to be a tragic figure – much like Michael Corleone from The Godfather: a man who wanted to do good, only for power to corrupt him. As he becomes this toweringly malevolent presence, the only ember of humanity that remains is the regret that haunts him.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism