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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
What Exactly Was Palpatine's Plan For Rey And Kylo?
Somehow, Palpatine has returned, and is apparently Rey’s grandpa. Rey being a Palpatine was a controversial choice, to say the least, when it comes to The Rise of Skywalker. However, what was more confusing to some was what Palpatine's actual plan was when it came to his granddaughter. What were the grand designs of the Emperor and his future for the galaxy? For when we see him in The Rise of Skywalker, he is occupying a broken body, a decayed clone body created for him in case of his death. However, what was his long term goal, how was the Dark Lord of the Sith back, and more importantly what were his plans for Rey?
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismHow 'The Shining' Almost Destroyed 'The Empire Strikes Back'
The year 1980 was a great one for the film industry, as it saw the release of two hugely successful and popular movies, each of which would go on to have a huge impact in the world. The two films in question are The Shining and The Empire Strikes Back. Both films are linked together more than just sharing the same release year however.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Origins Of The Rivalry Between Jedi And Sith
To many, the story of Star Wars is the ancient battle between light and dark, good vs evil, Jedi vs Sith. However what exactly started this great divide between these two sects of force wielding people? Well. the feud began in something that is related to both canon and Legends, and this is a great event called the Hundred Year Darkness.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWill Star Wars: Visions Set the Seeds for Post-Rise of Skywalker?
Since the lackluster reception of Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker - both critically and commercially - Disney and Lucasfilm have been noticeably quiet about the Star Wars timeline after Rey proclaimed herself a Skywalker. None of the current Marvel comic series takes place during the sequel era, nor are any books announced for this timeline, and it seems that not one of the many Star Wars TV series that have been announced for Disney+ will deal with the aftermath of the Battle of Exegol. But for those who desperately want to get a glimpse of what’s the state of the galaxy after the end of the Skywalker saga, there is a spark of hope:
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Most Iconic Scenes From C-3PO & R2-D2
"Sir, the possibility of successfully navigating an asteroid field is approximately 3720 to 1." -C-3PO (The Empire Strikes Back) always trying to tell people the odds
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWere The Effects Of Order 66 On Clones Only Temporary?
In a recent episode of The Bad Batch, we saw something that we have not seen yet from clone troopers. Rebellion. Yes. Clones rebelling against the Empire. Since the start of the series, the clone troopers who were once heroes of the Republic as well as the last animated series in the timeline The Clone Wars have become the villains. Order 66 has been activated and they are now loyal to the Empire and the new Emperor.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismLearn The Secrets Of The Dark Side From The Dark Lord Himself
The Dark Side of The Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural, and now you can explore that path and those abilities as well. The tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise is not the only story Palpatine knew. He had so much more knowledge of the Dark Side and the Sith. For decades, Palpatine was the leader of the Galactic Republic, the secret leader of the Separatists, and one of, if not the most, powerful Siths to ever live. He no doubt knew some deep secrets and lore about the Dark Side and the Sith of old, and now they are being shared in a new book called Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Missed Opportunities To Explore Ben Solo's Lineage
As with any story that spans 60 years, multiple generations play key roles in the Skywalker Saga. From Anakin and Padme in the Clone Wars, to Luke, Leia, and Han during the Galactic Civil War, to Rey, Finn, and Poe opposing Kylo Ren and the First Order, a large cast of characters struggle over the balance of light and dark. The vast majority of these main players also happen to be part of the Skywalker family, leading to inherited backstory and depth for future generations. The addition of the prequel trilogy expertly added weight to the characters of Luke, Leia, Darth Vader, and Emperor Palpatine to name but a few.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismHow Tupac Almost Played Mace Windu
Nowadays, when you hear of Tupac news, it tends to be rumors of his sighting in various parts of the world. Is he alive? Is he dead? The conspiracy theories surrounding the death of Tupac Shakur are one of the most popular myths up there with the assassination of Kennedy. As fun and entertaining as speculation might be, this article will not be discussing those theories. Instead, we will look at how this hip-hop icon was almost in the galaxy far, far away.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismJohn Wayne's Secret Role in 'Star Wars'
It is no secret that the films and television shows centering on the galaxy far, far away are chock full of Easter eggs and secret cameos for fans to try and find. It seems celebrities all over the world will do almost anything just to say they have been in Star Wars with many begging and pleading with George Lucas. There is one legendary actor who, one could say, started it all. It was "The Duke" himself, John Wayne. However, it was not exactly a cameo in the traditional sense as he did not appear on screen.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWhat Does Darth Vader Eat For Breakfast?
As powerful as Darth Vader was, we are all aware that he faced many difficulties throughout his life, thanks to the suit he lived in. Vader could not breathe properly on his own without the mask, due to the high amount sulfur and carbon he ingested through his lungs during his duel in Mustafar. He also is not able to see without the helmet as his pupils were also extremely damaged as well, yet there is one question that remains to be answered about Vader himself. We all know that he can’t breathe without the mask, or see properly. But the true question is, how does Darth Vader eat?
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismComparing/Contrasting TCW 2008 With 2003-2005 Multimedia Clone Wars Project
To many fans born in 2008 or coming into Star Wars fandom of that time, the epic tales of the Clone Wars were told in the 2008 CGI animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars created by George Lucas. This six and eventually seven-season show told the tales of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka Tano along with the other characters of the prequels as they have adventures against the Separatist forces as well as the insidious Darth Sidious who plots to turn the Republic into the Empire from behind the scenes. However, for an older generation who grew up when the prequels were being released in the movie theater, another set of stories told the tale of the Clone Wars, and that was the multimedia project.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism