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New Book Explains The Dyad From ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
Rise of Skywalker resulted in mixed emotions among fans. There were many who really did not like it and thought it completely ruined the Star Wars franchise (starting with The Last Jedi). There were also a few that did enjoy it and thought it wrapped the story up nicely. The ones who liked it thought it was the perfect end to the Skywalker Saga. Those that disliked it thought that it completely ruined George Lucas’s legacy. Despite everyone’s views, there is one thing that piqued a lot of interest. At the end of Rise of Skywalker, Emperor Palpatine reveals that Ben Solo/Kylo Ren and Rey are a Force dyad. This is something that has never really been discussed before. The concept answers a lot of questions brought up in The Last Jedi and on the internet. So what exactly is a Force dyad?
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
The Best 'Star Wars' Creatures To Have As Pets
Since the dawn of civilization, mankind has made a habit of domesticating the wild animals that we share our world with. In the beginning this was largely done as a means of survival but, as time went on, we began to take in these animals as companions. The same can be said for the inhabitants of a galaxy far, far away. There’s no shortage of bizarre fauna in the Star Wars galaxy, and while many of these creatures would be quick to make a meal out of you, there are those that were domesticated as pets. They may serve the same role as a dog or a cat, but that’s about where the similarities end. Nevertheless, these are a few of the creatures that would make a welcome addition to any Star Wars family.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
Top 10 Wackiest Concepts For 'Star Wars' Disney+ Series
On November 12th, the internet will be celebrating Disney Plus Day, a day that may come with exciting announcements about upcoming content on the streaming service. While we have no official confirmation that there will be any big Star Wars reveals, last November had almost too many Star Wars announcements to count, including confirmation of Ahsoka, Lando, The Acolyte, Star Wars Visions, and more. Ahead of Disney Plus Day, here are our 10 most off-the-wall predictions for future Star Wars series, for science purposes.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
George Lucas FINALLY Reveals His 'Star Wars' Sequel Plan
Flashback to the day Disney purchased Lucasfilm for $4 billion; following that, the announcement that a new trilogy would soon grace our movie screens once again. The excitement! The adventure! A Jedi craves not these things, but we sure did. What new stories will we get? How will the Empire continue? The speculation rivaled the anticipation for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Two years removed from the end of the sequel trilogy, clues to what The Maker had planned are revealed.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
‘Kenobi’ Actor Teases This Familiar Character Type Will Return
Production of Disney+’s live-action series Obi-Wan Kenobi is in full swing. Various actors are revealing more tidbits about their roles as well as the possibilities for the type of characters they might portray in the limited series. It is a known fact that Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen will reprise their roles as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker (now the fearsome Sith Lord Darth Vader), respectively. They will be joined by Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse who will return as the younger Owen and Beru Lars. The cast also includes actors new to the Star Wars franchise such as Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Moses Ingram (Queen’s Gambit), Sung Kang (Fast and the Furious franchise), and Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley). Details about each of their respective roles are closely guarded. Recently, there has been speculations concerning Nanjiani and his role in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
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We Went To Our First Comic Con Since COVID. This Is What It Was LikeTop Story - October 2021
One of the things that we have missed the most during the lockdown is attending conventions. The first comic con I ever attended was New York Comic Con in 2013, so it was fitting that my first one since COVID would be NYCC 2021. Culture Slate's Clarice Taylor and myself swung by the convention along a cross country road trip from Boston to Los Angeles. This is what the experience was like.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Geeks
The Surprising Character Responsible For Asajj Ventress' Lightsabers
There are many unique paths to be walked in the Star Wars universe, Jedi, Sith, smugglers, bandits, bounty hunters, citizens and slaves. Some characters, like Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, have a singular role and end up excelling at it, while others roam across the galaxy, seeking a place to fit in. Such is the case with Asajj Ventress. Born a Nightsister, but taken from her coven and enslaved, before being taken in and trained as a Jedi by Ky Narec, eventually falling to the dark side and serving the Separatists under Count Dooku. It was in her service to Dooku that she was given a twin pair of curved hilt lightsabers, much like Dooku's own signature weapon. The lore surrounding these weapons is now the stuff of Legends, but the story of how they came to be in Ventess' possession can be found in, of all places, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Reveals First Look At 'The Book of Boba Fett' In Official Images
With roughly two and a half months before its premiere on Disney+ on December 29th, Disney and Lucasfilm have started the hype-machine for The Book of Boba Fett, the company’s big live-action endeavor of 2021 (after The Bad Batch in the spring and Visions in the fall). Like last years “Mando Mondays” October kicked-off a global marketing campaign called “Bring Home the Bounty”, that will see new product releases every week until the end of the year, including toys, books, comics and apparel.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
5 'Star Wars' Characters That Should Have Been Developed More
Star Wars has a large cast of characters ranging from our main cast such as Luke, Rey, and Anakin, to secondary characters like Boba Fett, and even background characters like Ochi of Bestoon. What do they all have in common apart from living in Star Wars? They all have the opportunity to develop and grow into fully fleshed-out characters. Sometimes a character with just one scene can even have their own book series later on down the line. However, some characters never get this treatment even when they have a lot of potential. But which characters should go on? Which ones deserve to be talked about more? This list will go over a few ideas that might come to mind.
By Culture Slate2 years ago in Futurism
These Are The Biggest Issues with Star Wars Animation
Star Wars and animation have gone hand-in-hand since the original release of the first film. From giving us our first look at Boba Fett, to the chronicle of the Clone War from George Lucas and Dave Filoni, Star Wars animation has been an important part of the saga for generations. However, I don’t think Star Wars has ever reached its true potential in animation despite the cornucopia of animated shows we have received. That is not to say that there are no good animated Star Wars shows, but there are few that really take advantage of what the medium is capable of, which is somewhat disappointing.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
We Bet You Have Never Seen These Psychedelic Official 'Star Wars' Posters
One of the coolest things about any major fandom is the posters from around the world. Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings are two fandoms that have had amazing artwork for posters around the world, with Star Wars being another fandom that has absolutely amazing pieces. The United States itself has had amazing posters released for the Star Wars movies, particularly the original three: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. You can find all sorts of posters and different artwork from the originals on posters, books, movies, vinyl records, board games, and more.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
You Won't Believe This Han Solo Easter Egg In 'Last Jedi'
Disney is no stranger to Easter Eggs, references, and fan-service inside jokes within their fandoms. From Star Wars to Marvel, fans have combed over every frame of every project produced by these studios. Don't believe me? A quick search through YouTube will turn up numerous videos identifying every Easter Egg in every nook and cranny of the film or show. This is especially true for the most recent entries in the Star Wars universe, the sequel trilogy and the Disney+ series. While there is no shortage of references to point out in The Last Jedi, here we will be focusing on a specific Easter Egg that occurs during the opening space battle, as the Resistance attempts to evacuate their base on D'Qar.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism