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Dev Patel Recorded His 'Star Wars' Audition With His iPhone
Dev Patel made a name for himself with the release of the critically acclaimed Slumdog Millionaire in 2008. His first role in a feature film, Patel's hard work and reflective acting performance paid off in a Best Picture Oscar for the Bollywood-inspired film. Since then, Dev has gone on to work on numerous other critically and audience acclaimed projects including The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, the titular role in The Personal History of David Copperfield, and the lead role in his newest film, The Green Knight, which released on July 30th. While doing press for The Green Knight, Patel recently recalled his failed audition for a part in the Star Wars universe. In an interview with Total Film Patel reflected on that time in his life, saying in part:
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismBoba Fett's Most Annoying Nickname Has Been Revealed By ‘Star Wars’
One of the universally acknowledged best characters in the Star Wars universe is Boba Fett. He is one of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy. He has an iconic suit and ship. He is ruthless, yet suave, and quite a badass fighter. Yet in the one-shot comic Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters – Jabba the Hutt #1, he is given quite the nickname that just does not seem to fit his character at all.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismNew Player Joins The 'War Of The Bounty Hunters'
She is beauty. She is grace. No, we are not talking about Miss Congeniality here. We are talking about this bright, colorful, well-dressed lady who was somehow connected to Jabba the Hutt’s criminal organization. The canon War of the Bounty Hunters comic crossover event already introduced many new players in this interesting turn of events where the carbonite-frozen Han Solo was taken from Boba Fett on his way to Jabba the Hutt after the events of The Empire Strikes Back. As a bounty was put on Boba Fett for his failure to deliver more quickly, we were reintroduced to familiar faces in the business like Dengar, IG-88, 4-LOM, Zuckuss, and Bossk. In the one-shot comic issue War of the Bounty Hunters - Jabba the Hutt, we were introduced to a new bounty hunter: Deva Lompop.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismVanessa Marshall Shares Thoughts On Potential Hera Syndulla Live-Action Role
So with everyone's favorite Twi’lek pilot Hera showing up again in The Bad Batch, people have gotten to thinking about whether or not she will show up anywhere else, such as any of the upcoming live-action Star Wars projects.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Forgotten "Open-World" 'Star Wars' Game
For the last few years, many Star Wars have hoped and prayed for an open-world style game which allows them to roam freely across many of the planets we've been introduced to over the years. Recently, Ubisoft has said things about such a game, and we got fairly close with Jedi: Fallen Order. However, there was actually a closer interpretation of an open-world game long before these - Star Wars Galaxies.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Best Moments We Had From Princess Leia
The late Carrie Fisher brought so much to the franchise and the fanbase. Her passing in 2016 was a tragic loss that weighed heavily on the hearts of fans the world over. Her character, Princess Leia, was among the most iconic women, not just in Star Wars, but in all of film history. Leia has certainly left her mark on all of us with her unique personality and a fair share of scene stealing moments. With that in mind, here are just a few of her most memorable moments.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWhy Dave Filoni Should NOT Run Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni is considered by many Star Wars fans to be George Lucas’s Padawan ever since he first appeared on the scene by the maker's side. Working on great works like The Clone Wars and Rebels, he has had his hand in many of the creative aspects within the Star Wars Universe. Most recently, he has been getting his own live action directing credits in The Mandalorian. He is beloved by many fans alike, so much so that many would want him to become the president of Lucasfilm either now or when Kathleen Kennedy decides to retire, thinking him the natural heir to the company. However, is that really such a good idea? What does it take to run a company, let alone run a franchise as large as Star Wars under the banner of the Disney corporation. Can a simple director become a president of a company? Many would argue yes because that is what happened to George Lucas. However, does that necessarily happen these days? Could Filoni continue to follow in his mentor's footsteps?
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWho Decides What’s Canon: A Star Wars Rant!
Who decides what’s canon? The following is the written script of the video I’m disclosing with the FULL AUTHORIZATION of Star Academy.
Rui CarreiraPublished 3 years ago in FuturismNew Poster From ‘The Mandalorian’ Shows Off Incredible Luke Skywalker Training Grogu
The Mandalorian has certainly re-ignited Star Wars interest and spawned Disney+ subscriptions. [The Mandalorian spoilers ahead] The second season of The Mandalorian was met with even more fanfare, especially with its concluding episode. Everyone has been wondering what will happen with Grogu and Luke Skywalker’s future, and the recent poster release from Shop Trends, officially licensed, will excite even more fans of the franchise.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismHow Darth Vader Overcame His Greatest Weakness
When you have to rely on a suit to keep you alive, keeping it in top condition is the most important thing. And that is just what Darth Vader strives to do in the Darth Vader comics. Vader has to make sure that his armor is always in perfect condition. Whenever he is away from Coruscant and Palpatine, he has to take special care because he doesn’t have the support system and resources. He often has to use scrap metal and anything else he finds to keep his suit together. Also, he wants to make sure that he can improve his suit.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWe Bet You Can’t Name Every Mark Hamill Cameo In 'Star Wars' Since 2015
Aside from his legendary portrayal of the farmboy-turned-Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill is also famously known for his superb voice acting skills, He notably was the voice of Joker in the 1990s Batman: The Animated Series. What many do not know, however, is that he has had many voice cameos in Star Wars productions since 2015 (when Force Awakens was released), something which was revealed by a recent tweet.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismTop 5 Most Terrifying Beasts In The 'Star Wars' Universe
Within the Star Wars galaxy, there are several characters that catch the eyes of many fans. Characters like Darth Vader, Master Yoda, or Luke Skywalker, are icons that are remember from fans of all walks of life. There are also several amazing droids like R2-D2, Chopper, and K-2SO, who are also great icons for the franchise. Although there were amazing people and droids, we always forget that there are also iconic, and terrifying creatures that represent so much within the Star Wars saga. Here are the top five most terrifying creatures within the Star Wars galaxy.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism