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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
What Disney Theme Parks Tell Us About 'Star Wars'
Many people consider the Disney Company to be a movie studio first and foremost. However, what many people do not know is that Disney makes most of it's profits, not from it’s movies, but from theme parks. In many ways Disney’s entire company enterprise is to first and foremost serve it’s theme parks. Content is made to be put in it's theme parks, new IP’s (intellectual property) means new rides and new characters for the parks. So when Disney made Galaxy's Edge it was obvious from the get go that they had plans to fully use Star Wars as a means to make profit from their theme parks. However it is how they built the Star Wars section of the Disney parks that is the most intriguing. If we look at the theme parks we can see that, perhaps Disney's long term plans for Star Wars are beyond the movies and Disney + shows themselves.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
5 Things From ‘Star Wars’ Legends That Could Be Canon
There is always a bit of truth in legends as Ahsoka Tano once said. With this in mind, it is interesting to see what aspects from Legends could still easily be part of the current Star Wars canon being created. What hidden aspects or characters could still be out there in the galaxy far, far away, just waiting to be discovered within Legends? Here are five things from Legends that could still be a part of Star Wars canon.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Kenobi' Actor Teases These Starship Scenes In Series
As if the floodgate has opened, we are seeing more and more news about the upcoming series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. It has been confirmed that the principal photography for the Disney+ show was completed back in August 2021. Leaked concept arts hint at possible scenes. Actors are teasing details in numerous interviews while keeping information about their particular role mostly a secret. Fans grab on to whatever information they can get and run with it, speculating on what every word and every picture could mean. Does Hayden Christiansen wearing a stunt team hat mean that Darth Vader will have action scenes? Does Sung Kang wielding a lightsaber means that he will be an Inquisitor in the series? The latest tease is from comedian Kumail Nanjiani.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Hayden Christensen to Appear in Ahsoka Disney + Series
In 2008 George Lucas created the character of Ashoka Tano who was retconned into being the apprentice of Anakin Skywalker for the Animated Series Star Wars The Clone Wars. This character why it took a while eventually became a staple of Star Wars and the Star Wars universe for many fans to come. Together for five years fans watched as Anakin and Ashoka had many adventures together, battling the Sepratist, Sith, and others during the Clone Wars. In 2020 it was announced that Ashoka was going to get her own live action show featuring Rosario Dawson. It was a major piece of news that a Star Wars animated character would make the way to live action and get her own spin-off series as well. However many speculated, will Ashoka meet her now deceased answer? Now it seems that we may have that answer.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars’ Finally Gives Some Canon Origins Of The Sith
The Sith is the ancient enemy of the Jedi. The yin to their yang. Their rivalry lasted for millennia, resulting in countless deaths and many wars. When did this all begin? Well, those secrets are to be revealed in Lucasfilm's latest tie-in book Star Wars: Secrets of the Sith. The Sith ultimately wants power, so much so that they strive for total galactic domination. A grand plan was put into motion by the Dark Lord Darth Bane millenia ago. Through the Rule of Two, the Sith would wait in the shadows, growing in power and corrupting the Republic from within and bring an end to the Jedi Order. This grand plan was finally fulfilled by Darth Sidious. Ironically, Sidious would also be the last Sith Lord. Soon after his resurrection on the Sith homeworld of Exegol he was defeated and killed by his own granddaughter, Rey, ending the Sith once and for all. If that is where the Sith ends, where does it all begin?
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Gentle Giant Releasing 'Clone Wars' Inspired Darth Maul Figure
A fan favorite Star Wars character is finally getting some well-earned appreciation, with the announcement of a brand-new Darth Maul collectible statue. One which will be modelled on his appearance from Season 7 of The Clone Wars. Darth Maul is one of those rare characters from a franchise who has very little screen time but makes a lasting impression on the fanbase.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
New Book Explains The Dyad From ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
Rise of Skywalker resulted in mixed emotions among fans. There were many who really did not like it and thought it completely ruined the Star Wars franchise (starting with The Last Jedi). There were also a few that did enjoy it and thought it wrapped the story up nicely. The ones who liked it thought it was the perfect end to the Skywalker Saga. Those that disliked it thought that it completely ruined George Lucas’s legacy. Despite everyone’s views, there is one thing that piqued a lot of interest. At the end of Rise of Skywalker, Emperor Palpatine reveals that Ben Solo/Kylo Ren and Rey are a Force dyad. This is something that has never really been discussed before. The concept answers a lot of questions brought up in The Last Jedi and on the internet. So what exactly is a Force dyad?
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
The Best 'Star Wars' Creatures To Have As Pets
Since the dawn of civilization, mankind has made a habit of domesticating the wild animals that we share our world with. In the beginning this was largely done as a means of survival but, as time went on, we began to take in these animals as companions. The same can be said for the inhabitants of a galaxy far, far away. There’s no shortage of bizarre fauna in the Star Wars galaxy, and while many of these creatures would be quick to make a meal out of you, there are those that were domesticated as pets. They may serve the same role as a dog or a cat, but that’s about where the similarities end. Nevertheless, these are a few of the creatures that would make a welcome addition to any Star Wars family.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Top 10 Wackiest Concepts For 'Star Wars' Disney+ Series
On November 12th, the internet will be celebrating Disney Plus Day, a day that may come with exciting announcements about upcoming content on the streaming service. While we have no official confirmation that there will be any big Star Wars reveals, last November had almost too many Star Wars announcements to count, including confirmation of Ahsoka, Lando, The Acolyte, Star Wars Visions, and more. Ahead of Disney Plus Day, here are our 10 most off-the-wall predictions for future Star Wars series, for science purposes.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
George Lucas FINALLY Reveals His 'Star Wars' Sequel Plan
Flashback to the day Disney purchased Lucasfilm for $4 billion; following that, the announcement that a new trilogy would soon grace our movie screens once again. The excitement! The adventure! A Jedi craves not these things, but we sure did. What new stories will we get? How will the Empire continue? The speculation rivaled the anticipation for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Two years removed from the end of the sequel trilogy, clues to what The Maker had planned are revealed.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
‘Kenobi’ Actor Teases This Familiar Character Type Will Return
Production of Disney+’s live-action series Obi-Wan Kenobi is in full swing. Various actors are revealing more tidbits about their roles as well as the possibilities for the type of characters they might portray in the limited series. It is a known fact that Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen will reprise their roles as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker (now the fearsome Sith Lord Darth Vader), respectively. They will be joined by Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse who will return as the younger Owen and Beru Lars. The cast also includes actors new to the Star Wars franchise such as Indira Varma (Game of Thrones), Moses Ingram (Queen’s Gambit), Sung Kang (Fast and the Furious franchise), and Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley). Details about each of their respective roles are closely guarded. Recently, there has been speculations concerning Nanjiani and his role in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
