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'Mandalorian' Season 3 Leak Would Confirm Huge Jedi Theory
Actor Mena Massoud recently posted a caption on an Instagram post of his that, although it seemed just like a casual comment at first, caught the attention of eagle-eyed Star Wars fans, who recognized it as a quote from none other than Star Wars Rebels character Ezra Bridger. Why is this significant and how does this connect back to The Mandalorian? Several reasons. First, as far back as February19 of this year, the YouTube podcast Kessel Run Transmissions suggested during a live stream that Massoud, who has previously worked with Disney before on the recent live-action adaptation of Aladdin (as the titular character) is a front-runner for playing a live-action version of Ezra Bridger.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
10 Things You Never Knew About George Lucas
Throughout our "10 Things You Didn't Know" series, we’ve analyzed a bunch of amazing subjects within the Star Wars universe. Now, it’s time to learn some interesting facts about the One, the creator himself, George Lucas. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about George Lucas:
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Why Gray Jedi Don't Make Sense In 'Star Wars' Canon
The struggle between light and dark is a cornerstone of the Star Wars mythos, between Jedi and Sith, Rebels and Imperials, heroes and villains. However, there is also an abundance of characters who walk a more middling path, finding a balance between the two sides. These include smugglers, bounty hunters, soldiers, and scoundrels. One thing that has remained in the realm of Legends is a Force wielder who balances the ways of the Jedi and the dark side. These so-called Gray Jedi are in all likelihood destined to remain excluded from canonical stories.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Check Out This Shot Produced Late For 'The Rise Of Skywalker'
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker came out in theaters at the end of 2019, before the world was turned on its head in 2020. As the last movie in the most recent Star Wars trilogy, it was a satisfying end of an era for some. It came out as a new age of Star Wars series releasing on the fledgling Disney+ platform began. One of the final scenes of the movie brought back a moment of nostalgia for the audience. Emperor Palpatine is defeated (hopefully for the last time) on Exegol. His great military forces fall around the galaxy. Star Destroyers plummet over Bespin, Endor, and Jakku in a symbolic representation of the First Order’s collapse. The seamless composition of the scene must have been planned by the production team for months to be able to evoke so much emotion within some of us.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
New VFX Footage From 'The Mandalorian' Season 2 Released
The Mandolarian gained worldwide acclaim from critics and viewers when the series launched in 2019. Over the course of two seasons, the series became engraved in pop culture in discussions, memes, and opinionated blogs about Mando and Grogu (aka "Baby Yoda"). But the best component to the series overall is the use of different kinds of special effects.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
The Mandalorian Connection
I’m an 80s kid and grew up a huge fan of Star Wars. So, when Disney announced it was developing The Mandalorian, I was ecstatic. For those not in the know, The Mandalorian is a Disney+ series that premiered in 2019. It was created and directed by Jon Favreau and stars Pedro Pascal.
By MATTHEW FLICK3 years ago in Futurism
What You Didn't Know About Dooku's Order 99
Throughout the time of the Clone Wars, there are many amazing and memorable moments that make it one of the most darkest of times within the Star Wars galaxy. From the mysterious creation of the Clone Army, to the discovering that the Banking Clan has zero credits. But the one moment from the Clone Wars era that leaves a scar in the galaxy is Order 66, the command given by Chancellor Palpatine to purge all the Jedi.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Deep Dive Into The Darkest Episodes Of 'The Clone Wars '
On July 19, 2018, at San Diego Comic-Con, Dave Filoni, supervising director of The Clone Wars, announced that the beloved and Emmy Award-winning show would return for a final season. To the delight of Star Wars fans everywhere, the final arcs of the show would finally see the light of day after being shelved as part of the Disney buyout. These episodes, some of the last Star Wars stories that George Lucas himself helped tell, are regarded as some of the best episodes of the show, the first arc even spawning The Bad Batch spinoff. The final four episodes of the show, culminating the prequel era alongside Revenge of the Sith, are layered with intense action, a thrilling score, poignant thematic elements, and heart-wrenching emotional moments; a recipe for exceptional Star Wars. The final arc of The Clone Wars, often referred to as The Siege of Mandalore, consists of the episodes "Old Friends Not Forgotten," "The Phantom Apprentice," "Shattered," and "Victory and Death." It is the crown jewel of the Star Wars animated library.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Animated 'Clone Wars' Series Is Headed To Disney+
In its effort to bring every single little piece of Star Wars media under its wing, the animated Clone Wars series from the legendary animator behind such beloved series as Samurai Jack, Dexter's Lab, and the brutal Adult Swim show Primal is being added. Said animator, Genndy Tartakovsky, created his version of the show starting in 2003, and it was well-received by both critics and audiences during its three season run. The animation was unique, but overall fairly charming. The popularity of the shorts helped lay the groundwork for the seven seasons of the The Clone Wars 3D-animated TV show that was equally well received.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
Someone Recreated The Last Scene From 'The Clone Wars' In Unreal Engine
The creativity of fans for what they love is amazing. What may be even more amazing is when fans take their love and find cool new ways to represent it. Star Wars fans are no exception. Some of these fans also appear to have an affinity for Epic's Unreal Engine. A group of loyal fans have remade the ending scenes of The Clone Wars in Unreal Engine IV. We have seen people remake several games using the various iterations of the Unreal Engine, and they do keep getting more impressive. That is not to say that the original scenes of The Clone Wars look bad, which they don't, but it is interesting to see how they look in this game engine.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism
This Deleted Scene Completely Changes ROTJ
Return of the Jedi had a big task in wrapping up the original Star Wars trilogy, and as such was full of scenes that didn't make the cut. Return of the Jedi is still a classic movie that does an excellent job of wrapping up the story that first sent us to a galaxy far, far away, but this one scene left on the cutting room floor actually helped make even more sense of the opening and even the ending of the film.
By Culture Slate3 years ago in Futurism