Star Wars Universe
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The Empire Strikes Back: 40 Years Since The Definitive Star Wars Masterpiece
The Empire Strikes Back is a masterpiece of science-fiction and quite possibly the strongest Star Wars film of them all. "WOAH!!!" I hear you say. "CAREFUL WITH THAT HOT TAKE!!!".
Published 4 years ago in FuturismI nitpick and I know it
Is my opinion unpopular? Oh I know it is. I ranted to the poor guy at the comic book store so long that I almost lost my voice. Before someone thinks I hate the show, the truth it I thought it was well written. For what we got it was good. However even as a little kid watching "Empire Strikes Back" on TV, I always thought Boba Fett was the cooler character. Who was he? What was his story? Mysteries are sometimes better off staying...well mysterious. So when Boba's back story was revealed in Episode Two and the Clone Wars series I was like "Okay it's about time to sort of flesh him out as a character" and they did a good job so why do I suddenly not like the Mandalorian? Well spoilers are going to be a part of this but if you're reading this you've likely watch the show. I'll try not to turn this into an editorial or a rant but no promised from this point.
Amanda WashingtonPublished 4 years ago in FuturismWhat "Teaching With 'Star Wars'" Says About Anakin and Obi-Wan in 'Attack of the Clones'
The summer of 2020 is mercifully almost over. By now, you and your younglings have spent more than 100 days in togetherness bliss. No doubt, everyone is feeling an extra special sense of restlessness due to the prolonged lockdown. There are even some days you may have loved them a little less, especially when your four-year-old flushed a brick down the toilet. Not your angel? Maybe just the one I know.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Futurism'Solo' Director Denies Sequel Is In The Works
Solo: A Star Wars Story was a sort of anomaly in the greater Star Wars film series. The films are generally box office smashes, regardless of how good the actual movie is. Especially in this day and age, seeing one that does not break some kind of box office record is rather strange. That is what made Solo so odd. It was a box office flop, barely making its budget back, but it is still regarded as one of the better Star Wars films post-original trilogy. It is widely seen as flawed, but fun.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Futurism20 'Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge' Easter Eggs You May Have Missed
The game show Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge has given kids a chance to experience what it is like to train as Jedi Padawans. While it is primarily a program for kids, there are Easter eggs that may appeal to fans of all ages.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in FuturismCheck Out These New Looks at Lightsabers Belonging to Yoda, Anakin, and More!
"That lightsaber was Luke's. And his father's before him. And now, it calls to you." When Rey held what was once Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber for the first time, audiences everywhere were aware of its history. After all, it was the first lightsaber that we ever saw, when Luke wielded it in A New Hope. The lightsaber was groundbreaking at the time, a weapon unlike any that audiences had ever seen. Now, over three decades later, we have seen a myriad of lightsaber variations, from Darth Maul's double-bladed red lightsaber in The Phantom Menace, to Ahsoka Tano's two shorter sabers featured in The Clone Wars, to Kylo Ren's crossguard lightsaber first seen in The Force Awakens.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Futurism'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Sequel Is Reportedly In The Works For Disney+
When Solo: A Star Wars Story was announced, a lot of fans were not very hopeful about it. Han Solo is one of the most beloved characters in not just Star Wars, but in all of film. The American Film Institute ranked him as the 14th greatest hero in their top 50 heroes list. His cocky, rogue, devil-may-care attitude, combined with a heart of gold, instantly made him one of Star Wars' best characters.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Futurism'Star Wars: Complete Vehicles - New Edition' Listing Provides Images with Deep Breakdowns
There are many extraordinary aspects that make up the world of Star Wars. With its memorable planets, imaginative alien designs, unique droid characters, and mesmerizing lightsabers, there is something for everyone. One major aspect that may draw in a viewer is the ships, or vehicles in general. When audiences first saw the Tantive IV getting chased by the even larger Star Destroyer, they were introduced the possibilities of the Star Wars world. For over four decades, across various films, TV shows, books, comics, video games, etc. Star Wars has pumped out many different ship and vehicle designs, to the point where it can be very difficult for one to decide what their top five Star Wars vehicles are. The variations are a testament to just how big the galaxy is.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in FuturismGiancarlo Esposito Teases That The Darksaber "Is a Key" in 'The Mandalorian' Season 2
In the wake of the conclusion of the Skywalker saga with last year's The Rise of Skywalker, and with season 7 of The Clone Wars closing out the show this past May, Star Wars fans are clamoring for more content. While the film series and animated television show have drawn to a close, the Star Wars Disney+ shows are, fortunately, just getting started. Last year's first season of The Mandalorian was a resounding success, and with season 2 set to air in October of this year, speculation and excitement abound in regards to where the story might go from here.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in FuturismCritically Acclaimed 'Star Wars' Series 'The Mandalorian' Has Gained 15 Emmy Award Nominations
The Mandalorian, the first ever live-action Star Wars TV series, has generally received a positive reception from fans and critics ever since it premiered on the Disney+ launch date. Within just a short eight-episode season, it managed to find its footing very quickly, captivating audiences with its new characters and the changes that they underwent. Understandably, fans are eagerly waiting to see what will happen next in the upcoming second season. At the moment, it appears that people are not done praising the show.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in FuturismWe Could Be Seeing Maul in Multiple Live-Action 'Star Wars' Shows for Disney+
Star Wars fans are clamoring for more content on Disney+ now that it has been officially confirmed that all of the planned theatrical releases for the franchise have been pushed back by at least a year. Disney is pushing back the start of production on all Star Wars films until 2021.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in FuturismSam Witwer Said Lucasfilm Was "Making a Mistake" With 'Solo' Darth Maul Casting
When asked to name some of the most memorable moments in Star Wars, what comes to mind? Some might say the "I am your father" confrontation between Luke and Vader in The Empire Strikes Back; others might say the moment Rey first wields the lightsaber in the forest in The Force Awakens. However, when I think of iconic Star Wars moments, I am often reminded of one of the greatest villain entrances ever: Darth Maul's first appearance in The Phantom Menace, that double-bladed lightsaber, and John Williams' "Duel of the Fates" swelling on the score.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in Futurism