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Jason Isaacs Says That He Would Return To 'Star Wars' If Given The Chance
Esteemed British thespian Jason Isaacs has been in many of the biggest film franchises that the world has ever seen. From his turn as the evil Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter, to the vaguely southern Captain Gabriel Lorca in the new series Star Trek: Discovery, to the villainous Grand Inquisitor in Star Wars Rebels, he just needs to find his way into a The Lord of the Rings project to complete the set. So far, he hasn't been seen in any of them in the past couple of years, but that isn't for lack of desire.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismWe Bet You Didn't Know That Darth Vader Has An Apprentice Who Is Canon
In the Star Wars fandom, many are already familiar with the idea of Darth Vader having a secret apprentice. Thanks to The Force Unleashed video game in 2008, players got to experience what it was like to play as a super powerful Force-user trained by Vader, and see what role that apprentice would play in the beginnings of the Rebellion. That apprentice was Galen Marek, better known as Starkiller. (George Lucas did not want him to have a Sith name, suggesting "Darth Icky" and "Darth Insaneous" dismissively.) But of course, this video game and its sequel are classified as Legends, and they would not quite fit in how the current canon has been established, given that the 3D-animated series Rebels painted a pretty clear picture of the beginnings of the Rebellion.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismAll Of The Retcons That Have Happened In 'Star Wars'
When you have a film franchise as long running and expansive as Star Wars' it can be difficult to maintain all the diverging plot lines. Since 1977, the franchise has grown across every medium imaginable. Comics, books, video games, and TV shows have added to the brand and sometimes established plot points that need to be reworked. There are many reasons for such changes. Sometimes the writers decide something works better in a different way, or maybe it’s to patch potential plot holes. Here’s a few of the more famous, or sometimes infamous, changes added to Star Wars over the years.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismHow Every Character From ‘Rebels’ Could Make Their Live-Action Debut
The Star Wars Rebels animated series saw the introduction of a huge range of new characters such as Ezra Bridger and Hera Syndulla, as well as the return of fan favorites from Star Wars: The Clone Wars like Ahsoka Tano and Bo-Katan Kryze. While the latter two made their stunning live-action appearances in Season Two of The Mandalorian (portrayed by Rosario Dawson and Katee Sackhoff respectively), the Specters (and also Grand Admiral Thrawn of course) have yet to make their debut.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism'Attack Of The Clones' Is The Best 'Star Wars' Movie And Here's Why
What's the one question guaranteed to start a fight amongst Star Wars fans almost every time? That would be, "What's your favorite movie?" With a total of nine in the Skywalker saga and a couple of standalone movies, there are plenty to choose from. But with these fans being some of the most passionate ever, literally any answer could cause some serious "discussions." I know I've been involved in a few.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism10 Interesting Facts You Don't Know About 'Star Wars'
Star Wars officially came to life on May 25, 1977. In the past 44 years, the saga has filled many generations of children and adults alike with wonder and excitement. In this day and age, anything and everything can be found online. All the knowledge is right there at your fingertips. This article will focus mainly on the original trilogy. Since most fans and non-fans are quite familiar with the plot and characters, we will take a look at the action behind the scenes. Here are ten interesting facts you don’t know about Star Wars.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism'The Book of Boba Fett' Will Feature Never Before Seen Boba Fett Flashback Scene
We really know so little about Boba Fett, but he has been such a beloved character since The Empire Strikes Back, and his first ever appearance in Star Wars Holiday Special. Prior to Boba Fett’s re-introduction in the Mandalorian, he must have been up to something on Tatooine, or beyond. After all, he went from being slowly digested over a thousand years by the Sarlaac to fighting by Din Djarin’s side. In a recent interview with Rotten Tomatoes, the actor who portrays Boba Fett on screen, Temuera Morrison, stated that we are indeed going to see Boba Fett’s past in the upcoming The Book of Boba Fett.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismTop Five Actors Who Could Portray Revan
Darth Revan is a complex character that Star Wars fans are itching to see in a live-action format. Revan first appeared in the 2003 BioWare and LucasArts video game Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which is now part of the Star Wars Legends continuity. Originally in the game, player can customize Revan's appearance and gender. Although the character was canonically listed as a male later on, many remember Revan being whatever they wanted them to be. Revan returned to canon when they were mentioned in the compendium The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary (2019), a reference book created by none other than senior Lucasfilm Story Group member Pablo Hidalgo.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismDarth Maul's Crimson Dawn Has Finally Returned To 'Star Wars'
Marvel Comics continues its massive multi-issue story arc War of The Bounty Hunters with Bounty Hunters #13. Previous issues showed the struggles Boba Fett had to endure in order to get the carbonite frozen Han Solo to Jabba the Hutt, as it seems that nearly everyone else in the galaxy is looking for the captain of the Millennium Falcon as well: from Darth Vader and the Empire, to Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, and C-3PO, to Dr. Aphra and Sana Starros, to the Hutts (who think that Fett has betrayed them), and of course to countless other bounty hunters who believe themselves to be faster and smarter than the man in the Mandalorian armor.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismKevin Feige's 'Star Wars' Film Theme Has Been Revealed
With the enormous success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans have often clamored to have Kevin Feige take on other genre projects. Also, with Star Wars and Marvel both being owned by Disney, it would only make sense for Feige to head to a galaxy far, far away, and it appears to finally be happening. While there have been numerous rumors that he would be helming the future of the Star Wars universe, those rumors have since been debunked. Feige will, however, be producing at least one Star Wars movie, and that movie has a writer and a loose theme.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismSamuel L. Jackson Tells Fans To Look Closely At This Famous 'Star Wars' Scene
It’s great to have such a famous and beloved actor be so invested as a fan of the Star Wars saga. (Check out his 2019 Howard Stern interview to see how he asked for and received a Star Wars role: starting at 2:39 at this link). And it’s even better, when he has his own theories on the material. Samuel L. Jackson has his finger on the pulse of the Star Wars fan community; or he at least enough to trigger fun fan discourse.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismHow 'The Mandalorian' Can Continue Without Baby Yoda
When The Mandalorian premiered on Disney+ in November 2019, people did not expect the first episode to end the way that it did. Many went in expecting a straightforward bounty hunter story, but the premise changed completely thanks to the reveal of "Baby Yoda," whose real name would later be revealed to be Grogu. Needless to say, this is a twist that many were not expecting, especially given that Yoda's species has been a mystery (mainly because George Lucas has been outspoken about how he does not want Yoda's species or homeworld to be explained).
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism