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Breathing Into an Unrefined era
As someone who grew up amongst the post 9/11 youth I've found that the nicknames that have surrounded our oncoming generation to be as gimmicky as the Security corpocracy that has surrounded us with faith. I find disillusionment with this to be inevitable though and as me move more towards the 'Cyber victorian era' as I've coined towards my peers. Welcoming this demon into your mind can be distressing. Yet I hope these tips I can provide will help you stay lucid and not be left behind. For the corruption that parades our syncretic systems will continue to chew psychosis. All for present battles that will define even our youths, youth.
Job Listing Hints At Potential New 'Star Wars' Animation Show In The Works
Fans of the animated Star Wars films and TV series will be excited to hear that ICON Creative Studio has put up a Linkedln posting in November of 2021 looking for animators for a new Lucasfilm production. But, unfortunately, that is all we know, thanks to the information provided by a Reddit thread. While little is known about this project, whether it is Star Wars related or not, it hasn't stopped fans from at least guessing what future animated film or series we could see in the not-so-distant future.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismTop 5 Pilots In 'Star Wars'
"I can fly anything" -Poe Dameron (The Force Awakens) One of the elements that make Stars Wars fun and exciting are the epic spaceship dogfights and the pilots involved. Throughout the course of the Star Wars franchise, there have been many characters whom have demonstrated amazing piloting abilities and have achieved major victories for both sides involved in the conflicts. Presented in no particular order, here are the top five pilots in Star Wars, with an honorable mention.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Production Reportedly Postponed
The toll of the COVID-19 pandemic cannot be understated. As countless cases and deaths continue to be seen across the entire world, the entertainment industry has clearly been struggling to maintain its content output while taking the necessary precautions to prevent further infections. Unfortunately, with upcoming films such as The Batman and series such as Better Call Saul and Star Trek: Picard delaying their productions due to COVID-19 cases, it seems this pandemic is far from being over, especially with the recent outbreak of the deadly Omicron variant.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismReview of 'Playhouse Presents: Snodgrass'
My just-published Beatles alternate history story, It's Real Life, is getting some good response. Over in the Steve Hoffman Music Forums, someone (Wildest cat from Montana) recommended that I see a short 2013 movie Snodgrass -- actually a 24-minute episode of a British series of standalone dramas, Playhouse Presents, that ran from 2010-2015.
Paul LevinsonPublished 2 years ago in FuturismFive Things You Don't Know About Tatooine
“If there's a bright center to the universe, you're on the planet that it's farthest from." Those words are how Luke Skywalker described his home planet of Tatooine, one of the most iconic planets in the Star Wars galaxy. Home of Anakin and Luke Skywalker, it has appeared in every Star Wars trilogy as well as other spin-off material and books as well. Over the years, the planet of Tatooine has been expanded upon as the once desert world has held many facets So without further ado, here are five things about the planet that Luke and Anakin once called home. These are five facts about Tatooine.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismShugo Chara- Why Ikuto and Amu Make Sense
When I first watched anime, I didn't know what it was. It was manga, particularly the bulk serial collections of Shonen Jump and Shojo Beat that later introduced me to anime, and I fell in love hard. Especially with magical girl anime since I grew up watching Winx Club and W.I.T.C.H.
Bianca WilsonPublished 2 years ago in FuturismThis ‘Boba Fett’ Star Lets Slip That [SPOILER] Happened During an Interview
Actors usually are extremely careful to avoid spoiling the film or show they are staring in, so it is quite rare for a spoiler to come from any of the cast featured in a show or film. This has become an inside joke amongst Marvel fans with actors featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe like Tom Holland and Mark Ruffalo. Star Wars is usually able to keep pretty tight lips regarding their shows and movies. However, sometimes actors do get bombarded with so many questions and accidentally let something slip. In a recent interview, The Book of Boba Fett star Temuera Morrison may have done exactly that when he spoke about an action scene featured in the show.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’ Voice Actor Reveals Where He'd Like To See Cal Go Next
It was a dark time for the galaxy. The newly formed Empire led by Emperor Palpatine and his henchman, the mysterious Darth Vader, had a stranglehold on worlds and citizens. They claimed to bring order after a civil war and Jedi treason. In reality, the Empire stripped the resources of every planet for their gain, leaving the people tired and angry. But there was hope.
Review of 'Station Eleven' Finale
What a glorious, hopeful finale to the masterful television series known as Station Eleven. An ending so uplifting, in a story of humanity beset by a virus that kills 99% of the population, that it can serve as beacon of hope, a map to a better world, in our own world, also beset by a deadly virus, but far less lethal than the deadly flu in Station Eleven.
Paul LevinsonPublished 2 years ago in FuturismMing-Na Wen Takes Us Behind The Scenes Of ‘Book Of Boba Fett’
As viewers, we wait in anticipation for the big action sequence that was featured in the trailers to unfold on screen. Sometimes, it pays off. Other times, not so much. The one thing that is always fascinating is the Making-of featurettes that we get on the blu-ray. Recently, while on the set of The Book of Boba Fett, actress Ming-Na Wen was able to show viewers some of the happenings going on behind the scenes during the shoot.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismDo field studies reveal messages from extraterrestrials?
It’s a phenomenon that goes back centuries, if not longer, but in the last 50 years the incidence of crop formations seems to have substantially increased.
Steve HarrisonPublished 2 years ago in Futurism