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From Outcast To Clown - The Tragedy Of Jar Jar Binks
More than two decades after the debut of Jar Jar Binks in The Phantom Menace, the Gungan remains a divisive character in the community. However, whether you believe Jar Jar is a Sith Lord or just an annoying addition to the story, the Gungan has an interesting history from his conception by George Lucas until his character arc was closed in Aftermath: Empire’s End in 2017. Here we explain the history behind Jar Jar’s character archetype and the meaning of his complete story arc to date.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism Jedi: Fallen Order's Sequel Just Got Its Title And It Is 'Survivor'
With the success of the video game Jedi: Fallen Order, released in 2019 for PC and then in 2021 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox, the question was not if there would be a sequel to the popular single player game, but when. Officially announced on January 25 2022, it is still unclear when the game will be released, as Electronic Arts initial plan to make it available this year will likely not be feasible and the game will slip to 2023 at the earliest.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismIs 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Set To Miss Out On The Emmys This Year?
Award season is underway, with the Oscars and Grammys come and gone, and the Tony Award and Emmys up in the coming weeks. While Star Wars is no stranger to the award shows, they do not exactly bring in the gold as often as non-franchise films and shows.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismQuantum Manifestation Code Review
Well, whether you believe it or not, some power in this universe assists you to reduce all the hurdles and hardships in life and assists you to stay tough during the journey. It doesn't matter if you are fighting with an emotional problem or physical, Lord Jesus is the key to all your problems. His great words can make you more powerful enough to handle anything in life.
Imprint ManifestationPublished 2 years ago in FuturismThe 10 Worst Star Wars Planets
Planets are a huge part of the Star Wars universe. There are countless planets in the galaxy, and more are even being introduced to this day. Fans have their favorites, the ones that are lush and full of life, have character, or even a special meaning. What about the least favorite planets? The ones not even characters in Star Wars want to set foot in. Most of these planets are terrible and inhospitable to anyone that doesn't live there. These are the 10 worst planets in Star Wars.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismWhy ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Is The Best Thing To Come Out Of The Saga So Far
Fans of Star Wars will forever debate what is the best overall content in the saga? The trilogies, anthology films, and several shows all have their potential arguments but surprisingly enough, the underrated and often overlooked show Star Wars Rebels is by far, the best (completed) entry to date.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismAstrology: For a disturbed mind
Although we are living in the era of science, we still have a great belief in astrology. Moreover, astrology was born before science was born. As a result, modern man is more interested in science than astrology. But one thing is certain: When the modern man faces adversity, he will seek relief from it through the use of astrology. The modern man does not believe in astrology, but when he gets into trouble, he will find a way to find relief from his adversity. Then he will go to an astrologer.
The term “UFO” stands for “Unidentified Flying Object.”
When someone mentions a UFO, what comes to mind? Do you recall the picture of weird bluish lights shining down from the cover of a science fiction novel? Consider a time when you were out late at night and saw a flash of light and wondered what it was, only to discover a minute later that what you saw wasn’t a UFO, but rather the lights of a jet taking off. Do you picture movies, tiny green guys, or cartoons, or do you just shake your head and walk away?
5 Superweapons That Make The Death Star Look Like A Peashooter
It might be “no moon,” but the Death Star is a truly formidable weapon in the Star Wars universe. Capable of destroying entire planets at the command of any Hammer Horror legend. But while Tarkin and his allies may think this technological terror is the peak of power for the Empire, it does indeed pale in the power of not only the force but these five other superweapons in the Star Wars Universe.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismHayden Christensen Describes His Experience Wearing The Darth Vader Suit Again
Today while in London during a photo event, Hayden Christensen was asked a few questions about his return as the iconic Darth Vader. In an interview clocking in just under two minutes, he spoke about returning to the role after so long away from it, his relationship with co-star Ewan McGregor, and even filled us in on what it was like to don the Dark Lord of the Sith's one of a kind armor. Hayden seemed very happy to be back in his role as Anakin, smiling the whole time and recalling how he enjoyed filming the prequels with Ewan. It seems like he is giddy about his upcoming appearance in Obi-Wan Kenobi, and to be honest so are we.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismWe Watched The Siege of Mandalore & Episode III Fan Edit, Here Are Our Thoughts
It was early 2020, the pandemic had just begun and most folks were staying home. I was helping my cousin buy his first new car, when the two of us sat down with the finance manager of the dealership I noticed that he had a lot of Star Wars memorabilia. Like most super fans of the franchise, we eventually started talking Star Wars. He clued me in on the existence of a fan edit of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, an edit that combined scenes from The Clone Wars as well as a few scenes from the 2005 micro animated series. We eagerly watched this four-hour supercut and collected our thoughts for our readers.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism10 Ways 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Could Mess Up Star Wars Continuity
It's exciting that Disney+ is revisiting the era between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope with the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi show. There is a lot of potential story to mine. However, it can feel like Disney is treading on hallowed ground.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism