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Why Tarkin Had The Authority To Destroy Alderaan
Apart from the main characters of Star Wars, Wilhuff Tarkin is one of the few whose life and career has been fleshed out quite extensively, not only in the Expanded Universe but also in current canon. Beyond his appearance in Episode IV, he was part of The Clone Wars series, will be featured in the upcoming Bad Batch animated show, played a role in Star Wars Rebels and Rogue One, got his own novel by James Luceno, and was featured in numerous other books and comics of the current era of Star Wars.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
This 'Star Wars' Movie Scene Was Filmed In A London Subway
The majority of Star Wars movies were filmed outside of a dedicated soundstage. Tunisia was the desert of Tatooine. Redwood National Park in California was the forest of Endor. The island of Skellig Michael off the coast of Ireland was Ahch-To, the planet in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi where the exiled Master Luke Skywalker resided. A certain Londoner was inspired by something he encountered in his daily life, and decided to use it as a set for his movie.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Kelly Marie Tran Describes 'Star Wars' Fan Harassment Like An "Embarrassingly Horrible Breakup"
Kelly Marie Tran's trajectory as it relates to Star Wars is one that has resulted in her reflecting a lot about the experience. She starred in Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi as Rose Tico, whose sister Paige Tico dies heroically in battle. Rose, along with John Boyega's character Finn, goes on a side mission to Canto Bight in an attempt to gain an advantage against the First Order as it hunts down the Resistance. During this mission, Rose tries teaching Finn about the ugly side of wealthy and lavish places in the galaxy. This subplot drew a lot of criticism, and as a result, the character of Rose, as well as Kelly Marie Tran herself in some circles, became the target of online ridicule.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Mark Hamill Was Heavily Involved In Luke Skywalker's Cameo In 'The Mandalorian'
Without a doubt, season two of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, left fans very satisfied with the way it ended, and hyped by the many important cameos it featured. Season two’s cameos featured many unforgettable characters, from Ahsoka Tano to the immortal Boba Fett, but the one cameo that left fans in shock was that of Luke Skywalker.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
How Close The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel Is To Galaxy's Edge
The Disney era of Star Wars promised a lot of different things. One of them was a Star Wars themed section of the parks. In 2015, fans started looking forward to the completion of what was dubbed "Star Wars Land" in many circles. Eventually, it got its own official name, which was Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. The one at Disneyland in Anaheim, California opened up on May 31, 2019, and the one at Disney World in Orlando, Florida opened on August 29, 2019. There were even a few books and comics released around this time that tied into Galaxy's Edge, feeding into the hype.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Will 'The Bad Batch' Be Centered Around The Great Jedi Purge?
Ever since the first Bad Batch trailer dropped during Disney Investor Day on December 10, 2020, The Clone Wars fans have been speculating about what this new animated adventure could be. Clearly the heir-apparent to The Clone Wars, the much loved animated series, The Bad Batch has some big boots to fill. Debuting a year to the day from The Clone Wars finale on May 4, the show will follow the titular squad during the waning days of the Republic as Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, Crosshair, and Echo all try to find their place in an unfamiliar galaxy.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
What's Next for the Mandalorian?
I finally finished watching the Mandalorian, both seasons, and I’m left with more questions. As last we saw it could go in so many different directions. My first thought was about Grogu (the child) and what becomes of him. I’m very curious on his origin. Is there a planet of Yoda type creatures that he somehow managed to be taken from? Why wasn’t anyone else looking for him? There was a reference to Grogu seeing the darksaber before. How did he escape?
By Al Russell6 years ago in Futurism
Everything We Know So Far About The Obi-Wan Series
At D23 Expo in August 2019 at Anaheim Convention Center, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy brought Ewan McGregor onstage and announced his return to play the titular character in a new Disney+ series Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi. Two years later, we still do not know many details about the show. The cast and the production team seemed to enjoy the shroud of mystery created by buzz of unconfirmed rumors. This article will be a summary of what we know thus far, from facts to speculations.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
10 Things You Didn't Catch In 'The Force Awakens '
In December 2015, the much anticipated seventh episode in the Star Wars Skywalker saga was released in theaters. Fans flocked to theaters to see the first installment of the new Disney trilogy. While many of us have seen this movie several dozen times by now, there are still details that have gone unnoticed. True to form in both Star Wars and an Abrams-directed movie, The Force Awakens is full of Easter eggs and references that even the most seasoned fan may have missed. Here are ten details to keep an eye out for during your next rewatch.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Commander Cody May Be Used In 'The Bad Batch' Through An Unused Storyline From 'Rebels'
Star Wars fans are now just a couple of months away from the series premiere of The Clone Wars spin-off Star Wars: The Bad Batch, a 3D-animated series which premieres May the 4th on Disney+ and takes place around the time that the Galactic Republic becomes the Galactic Empire. Based on the marketing that has been presented for the fanbase, the show promises to bring back familiar faces such as Wilhuff Tarkin and The Mandalorian's Fennec Shand. There are various familiar faces that could pop up in this time period, and one such possibility is Commander Cody.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
All Of The Alternative Titles For 'Rogue One'
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has to be of the most popular Star Wars films in the Disney/Lucasfilm era. Reactions to The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker of the sequel trilogy in the Skywalker saga have been all over the place, though one could argue that the spin-off films have more of a strong following. Even if Solo: A Star Wars Story was the first box office flop in the Star Wars franchise, the film gained an audience on home media months later. However, Rogue One was a success from the start, with a very strong critical response, good worldwide box office results, and positive feelings from fans. But there were several other titles that were explored for Gareth Edwards' blockbuster.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
