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'The High Republic #9' - A Cunning Ploy
Since its first issue in January 2021, Marvel’s High Republic comic series has hit the ground running, and it is not letting up with any of its twists and turns. I may not have always been a fan of Star Wars comics, but this one is shaping up to be a fantastically epic story. Although it is only set for 15 issues, the artwork by Ario Anindito is some of the best I have ever seen in a Star Wars comic, and Cavan Scott’s story is a great introduction to the High Republic era. The ninth issue, which was just released last week, is an excellent addition to the story, and it almost provided one of the biggest betrayals since Anakin Skywalker. Needless to say, there will be SPOILERS AHEAD for the entire High Republic series up to this point.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
10 Things That Should Stay In 'Star Wars' Legends Permanently
When Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, it inadvertently caused a division in the story of Star Wars. While the films would remain canon, the over thirty years' worth of stories brought to life in books, comics, games, and 2D-animated TV shows were made non-canon. This was done in an effort to create one single consistent story continuing on after the purchase and to allow creativity for the future films., The other stories that are no longer canon are now commonly referred to as “Legends.” This has, understandably, upset fans who enjoyed those stories that were placed into Legends, and several of them long to see some of those stories brought to canon. However, it may be better that not every character and story from Legends be brought into canon. Here are some of the stories that are better left in Legends.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: Republic Commando Review
Fans received many Star Wars prequel trilogy spin-offs in the early 2000s. They were of various quality. Knights of the Old Republic was a landmark in Star Wars and expanded universe quality, but most of the spin-offs focusing on the new movies disappointed. Star Wars: Republic Commando is a notable exception to the rule.
By Cecilia Wang3 years ago in Futurism
Why Finn Should Have Died In 'The Last Jedi'
The Last Jedi is possibly the most maligned Star Wars film since The Phantom Menace. Arguably the film's biggest weakness is the change of director and how that affected the usage of characters without an overarching plan in place for the trilogy. Rian Johnson was clearly unsure of what to do with JJ Abrams characters, including Finn and how to treat his development. In the years since its premiere, fans have exhausted virtually every possible way that they would have improved on the film. One of the most commonly expressed changes would be to have Finn complete his self-sacrifice on Crait, piloting his V-4X-D ski-speeder into the maw of the First Orders battering ram laser cannon. While a character death in itself does not a story make, there are certainly merits to the idea of Finn sacrificing himself for the good of the Resistance; we will examine how Finn's death would have improved his character and his impact on the saga.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
The Deadliest Droids In 'Star Wars'
When George Lucas envisioned the first Star Wars movie, he thought about telling the story from the perspective of everyone’s two favorite droids C-3PO and R2-D2. The final movie does reflect this only to a certain point, but over the years and decades, countless droids have appeared in the galaxy far, far away. Some were small mouse droids. Some were giant iron monsters. Some were helpful like R2-D2. Others were ruthless killing machines. Today, we will be discussing the latter, as we look at the 10 deadliest droids in the Star Wars galaxy.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
This Video Shows Us What A 'Mandalorian' Game Could Look Like
“This is the way.” — Din Djarin (The Mandalorian) Since its premiere in late 2019, the exclusive Disney+ series The Mandalorian has become a massive hit among Star Wars fans. Set five years after Return of the Jedi, the show features a Mandalorian bounty hunter named Din Djarin, who roams the outskirts of the galaxy collecting bounties on wanted individuals. Early on in the series, Din becomes a caregiver and protector to a mysterious young Force-sensitive alien child, Grogu, who appears to be member of the late Jedi Master Yoda's species. There is still considerable mystery over his origins and how he survived Order 66. He is estimated to be about 50 standard years old. Din is later tasked by a member of his Mandalorian clan with seeking out a Jedi to care for and train Grogu in the ways of the Force. This heavy responsibility puts him in the crosshairs of ex-Imperials, bounty hunters, and other various adversaries throughout the course of the first two seasons of the show. The show concluded its second season this past December with Din completing his primary mission concerning Grogu. He is now set on a path to new adventures in the upcoming season. While the hit show is expected to return in 2022, it has already spun off a series focusing on Boba Fett, another famous bounty hunter in the Star Wars universe.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Darth Vader Images From 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series
The much anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi series was first announced in December last year with exciting casting details including none other than Hayden Christensen who will be reprising his role as Darth Vader. The last time we saw Christensen in the Star Wars universe was in the tragic ending of the prequels in Revenge of the Sith. It is most exciting to see him return in his iconic role where he will be having the “rematch of the century” with his former master, mentor, and friend Obi-Wan Kenobi.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Donnie Yen Discusses Reprising Fan Favorite 'Star Wars' Character
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is arguably the most successful Disney era Star Wars movie in terms of reception from both critics and fans. And some box office success certainly helps reinforce that, as well. The film introduced audiences to a new set of characters. Even though this story takes place in an era that is so familiar, right down to the aesthetics that people know mainly from the original trilogy, it got fans invested in new characters and their mission. But as interesting as they were, this was very much a one-and-done film, with the new characters meeting their ends within the final battle on Scarif at the end of the film.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
How The Prequels Went From Hated To Loved In 10 Years
The Star Wars prequels were once upon a time not as beloved as they were right now in the discourse of Star Wars. Once they were hyped, but when The Phantom Menace was released, one saw a bit of a shift in the discourse. Sometimes, it would turn downright ugly. Talk about how Star Wars had lost some of its magic or how George Lucas didn’t understand his own franchise. All those sorts of things are negative and otherwise. However, around the time of the mid-late 2010’s, we saw a shift in the dynamic regarding the prequel trilogy. More and more people over time started to come out from the woodwork saying that the prequels were their favorite Star Wars movies and in some cases loved them more than the originals.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Buy The NEW LEGO 'Star Wars' Advent Calendar OUT NOW
Hot off the heels of the trailer for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, today marks the day of the release of this year's highly anticipated LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar, and it looks like an absolute must-have for any fan or collector to add to their, no doubt, already impressive collection.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Facts About Jocasta Nu Only Die Hard 'Star Wars' Fans Will Know
Jocasta Nu may not be a Star Wars fan favorite. She is a canon Jedi Master known to the community due to her appearance as the Chief Librarian in the Jedi Archives in Attack of the Clones and the i. While what we know of her is quite limited, she did much more behind the scenes to benefit both the Republic and the Rebellion.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Facts About Jar Jar Binks Only Die-Hard Fans Will Know
"I spake!" -Jar-Jar Binks (The Phantom Menace) Jar Jar Binks, the colorful male Gungan native from the planet Naboo, who was first introduced in The Phantom Menace, rose to become a famous (or infamous, depending on your perspective) figure in galactic history during the prequel trilogy. Here is everything that any good fan, regardless of your feelings about him, should know.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism