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The Real Reason Baby Yoda's Name Is Not "Baby Yoda" In 'The Mandalorian'
In this day and age, it's hard to find someone who hasn't heard the name Baby Yoda. More than likely, you're going to get a rather positive reaction to the little green alien when you mention the name. Those who aren't as familiar with The Mandalorian as the more dedicated Star Wars fans are will be surprised to never hear the name once at all, it won't even be printed on any merchandise. Many fans are already aware of the discrepancy and why it's there, but if you were wondering why he's not called Baby Yoda, then you won't have that question any longer.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismJoonas Suotamo Named His Daughter After Chewbacca?
When Joonas Suotamo announced the birth of his daughter on social media on February 28, 2020, the Star Wars fanbase exploded thinking that he named his daughter after his character, Chewbacca, our favorite Wookiee from the current Star Wars franchise. However, a few days later, Suotamo posted again saying that this was not actually the case.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Darksaber Lightsaber Has Been 2020’s MOST HATED Toy Of The Year
The Darksaber has become an iconic weapon in the Star Wars universe. First introduced in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, nobody back then could have guessed that it would end up on the first live-action Star Wars TV series, The Mandalorian (after it had appeared again on Star Wars Rebels). It is a lightsaber with its own lore and history by this point. Strong characters have wielded it thus far. When Moff Gideon emerged from the TIE Fighter wielding it, even casual fans of the franchise could tell that this was a dangerous weapon. Well, shoppers may want to keep that in mind as they consider Star Wars themed gifts to acquire.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismIf You Haven’t Picked Up This Adorable Baby Yoda Chia Pet What Are You Even Doing?
The Mandalorian does something to people. It brings them back to a time when it seemed that Star Wars could (mostly) do no wrong. Arguably, it does a better job playing with the toys of the original trilogy than other recent releases have. This is thanks, in part, to its loveable characters, the most universally loved being The Child, known by many fans as "Baby Yoda." Thanks to this little fellow, there is a lot of merch, some of which harkens back to the 1990s. Perhaps you have heard the following familiar words from those good old commercials: "Cha cha cha chia!"
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismHow To Buy Baby Yoda's Space Macarons
The Mandalorian, or "The Baby Yoda Show" as I am sure some viewers may call it, has depicted a lot of memorable moments for The Child. His introduction alone was a mindblowing reveal that was totally unexpected by viewers on day one of the series. Since then, we have seen him eat a frog, Frog Lady's eggs, and now some "space macarons."
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism‘Star Wars’ Officially Reveals Chewbacca’s Real Name
After all these years since the first Star Wars film came out in 1977, from Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope to the recent Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, and throughout the rest of the universe consisting of comic books, video games, novels, TV series )including live action and animation), it had never been revealed what the real nickname of Chewbacca, our all time favorite Wookiee, was. Chewie, as his friends call him, has finally been given a new, grander nickname. It is an interesting aspect to hear about after all these years. He finally earns the name.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismDaisy Ridley Speaks On Baby Yoda Egg Incident
When it comes to the Star Wars franchise and its fandom, it seems like a miracle these days when fans generally agree on one thing. The Mandalorian has been perceived as such. It has long been a crowd pleaser for the fandom, and even casual viewers. But the longer that a Star Wars story lasts, the more likely it is to introduce something that may be off-putting to some fans.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismDisney Has Stolen Royalties From George Lucas’ Ghost Writer For ‘Star Wars’
Alan Dean Foster is a name that would likely be familiar to avid readers of Star Wars novels. In fact, he was the ghost writer for the first novel ever made for the franchise, which was the original film's novelization, released in November 1976 (six months ahead of the film's release. He later wrote the first Expanded Universe novel, 1978's Splinter of the Mind's Eye, which was based on ideas from George Lucas for a low budget Harrison Ford-less sequel film that could have been made had the original film not been successful. 2002 saw the release of Foster's The Approaching Storm, which preceded the release of Attack of the Clones and explains the "border dispute on Ansion."
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismYou Can Now Buy A Boba Fett Plush For The Holidays
If you've got a Star Wars fan at home with a love of all things small, cuddly and equal parts deadly, then this is just the holiday time for you. Released now is a new Boba Fett plush, perfect for the kid in you or your actual children.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismGeorge Lucas Was Warned That He Would Destroy 'Star Wars' With Young Anakin Prequel
Out of all of the characters in cinematic history, few are as powerful and memorable as Darth Vader. Everything about him helped turn him into a cultural icon, including the American Film Institute ranking him as the second greatest villain in cinematic history behind only The Silence of the Lambs' Hannibal Lecter. From his look to his red lightsaber to the booming voice of James Earl Jones providing his dialogue, Darth Vader is a villain impossible to forget.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismSasha Banks Is Fangirling Over Her Role In 'The Mandalorian' And We Are Too
Star Wars is, without a doubt, the biggest and most influential film series (and arguably media series in general) in the history of film. Since its debut in 1977, it has been a cultural milestone, with it still being number two on the overall highest grossing films list, behind only Gone With the Wind. Since then, Star Wars has just been a part of society in a way that few other pieces of media have. With that in mind, it would be a huge honor to be a part of the universe, especially in an amazing show like The Mandalorian, arguably already one of the best TV shows of all time, and certainly one of the best pieces of Star Wars media possibly since the original trilogy.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismAsajj Ventress Collectible Now Available
We finally have a new Asajj Ventress collectible! On a recent Fandom Friday, Hasbro Pulse announced a new set of figurines available for pre-order. All figures derive from characters from The Clone Wars animated series.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism