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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
This Forgotten Sith From Legends Rivalled Palpatine's Power
In Legends, the deaths of Darth Vader and of Emperor Palpatine effectively ended the line of the Sith, as it had been established by Sith Lord Darth Bane and his "Rule of Two". However, lurking in the shadows was a new and emergent Sith Lord (or Mistress) waiting through the galactic events that followed the end of the Empire to finally make her own mark on the galaxy, in some ways rivaling the powers of her master, Emperor Palpatine. Meet Shira Brie (aka Lady Lumiya).
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Top 5 'Star Wars' Parodies That You Must Watch Now!
Star Wars fans can be rabid sometimes. We do not have to go far back into the history of the series to see examples of how we as fans can act. And yet Star Wars has lent itself to numerous spoofs and parodies over the years where they just slip under the radar for most fans or are brushed off as an adorable musing from some faraway place. Even doing my own deep dive into the world of Star Wars parody, I came across a couple things I have never seen or heard of before.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Kenobi' Stars Get Emotional On Set Of 'Star Wars' Series
Everyone who is a Star Wars fan is excited about the upcoming streaming series Obi-Wan Kenobi, which will premiere on Disney+ in 2022. Seeing the duo of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen again onscreen will be exciting, with Kathleen Kennedy even recently saying that the two actors were emotional in their on-set reunion.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Opinion: Should Rey Return In Future 'Star Wars' Projects?
The Star Wars sequel trilogy reintroduced us to the galaxy far, far away, with the conflict between the Resistance and the First Order. Little did Disney know, however, that there would be a much greater conflict that was about to take place, a conflict amongst the fans. Though everyone accepted The Force Awakens for the most part, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker left behind fan debates that still continue to this day, made Rian Johnson one of the most controversial names in Star Wars, and appeared to make the Resistance’s fight against the First Order look quaint in comparison with the battles within the fandom.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Ivanna Sakhno Joins The Cast of ‘Ahsoka’
News of cast additions for the upcoming Ahsoka series continues to trickle in. We already know Rosario Dawson will reprise her role as Ahsoka. A couple of weeks ago, it was announced that Natasha Liu Bordizzo had been cast to play Sabine Wren. The latest news is that Ukrainian actress Ivanna Sakhno will be joining the cast as an new unnamed character. An official Lucasfilm announcement is still pending. How Sahkno's character fits into the story is not yet known either.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
‘Star Wars’ Canon Vs. Legends: Han And Leia's Kids
If there is one thing that many fans and storytellers agree on at the end of Return of the Jedi, it is that Han and Leia definitely end up together. Not only that, they would also raise a family together. This is something that both the Legends and canon timelines have kept together. Furthermore, their kids would go on to become Jedi, and also fell to the dark side. What are the differences between the two timelines? Are there other similarities? Let’s do a deep dive and see just what the parenthood of Han and Leia was like in both Legends and in canon.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
The Hidden Easter Egg From 'The Phantom Menace' You Missed
While the original trilogy of Star Wars films sought to tell the story of Luke Skywalker, his friends, and the Rebel Alliance's struggle against the Empire, the prequel era detailed how the Republic fell. Specifically how the Jedi Order was eradicated, how Emperor Palpatine came to power, and the origins of the most iconic villain of all time, Darth Vader. The Sith Lord, formerly known as Anakin Skywalker, helped the Empire hunt down and destroy the Jedi Knights, betraying his friends, his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Republic for which he had fought and swore to protect, and his wife, Padme Amidala.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
What 'Battlefront II' Players Almost Got In Cut DLC
Star Wars Battlefront II is the most recent entry in the classic action-shooter franchise that has dropped fans into iconic firefights across the galaxy for years. Since the first entry came out in 2004, fans have relished the opportunity to feel what it would be like to be a clone trooper fighting across the plains of Naboo, or a rebel spy infiltrating enemy lines. As these games have moved into the realm of newer consoles, fans have eagerly awaited DLC (downloadable content) to reinvigorate their gameplay experience.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
New 'Book Of Boba Fett' Images Show Off More Fennec Shand
Fennec Shand is shaping up to become one of the more popular female character in the Star Wars community. Maybe not (yet) quite as popular as Hera Syndulla or Ahsoka, but for someone who is clearly more on the side of an anti-hero, she is quickly becoming a fan favorite. Shand, played by 58-year-old Ming-Na Wen, had her debut in the episode "The Gunslinger" in season one of The Mandalorian. She was the target of Din Djarin and his treacherous sidekick Toro Calican, and proved to be more than worthy opponent. At the end of the episode, she was left for dead in the dunes of Tatooine. The very last scene saw her body approached by a then unknown man, who was later revealed to be Boba Fett.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Kathleen Kennedy Hints At A Future Return For These Sequel Characters
The Disney era of Star Wars saw a return to the big screen in 2015 with the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a highly anticipated cinematic return of the franchise that fans had been waiting for a decade. With this re-introduction of a wide range of new protagonists and antagonists, the film was well-received, and the sequel trilogy of the Skywalker Saga was initially considered to be promising. However, unlike standalone installments such as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story that had impressive box office success and critical reception, fans' satisfaction with the sequel trilogy skidded downhill after The Force Awakens.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
The Five Plot Points The Prequel Trilogy Failed To Complete
The prequel trilogy had one director and writer in George Lucas, so one would think that would lead to a cohesive trilogy. Well, that was not the case. While there were overarching themes and ideas, some plot points were dropped, sidelined, or completely forgotten in one movie or another. Scripts changed. The outline got twisted. It was always a big process from plot to script and finally to film. With that in mind, here are the top five plot points that the prequel trilogy failed to complete.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Director Robert Rodriguez Shown Acting Out 'The Book Of Boba Fett' Fight Scene
At long last, we are finally getting a solo Boba Fett project! Fans have long petitioned for a movie starring the bounty hunter, and it appeared that a film was in the works for a while. However, now we know that the Boba Fett project is a show that will be streamed on Disney+, and it is only mere weeks away. Despite the premiere date drawing closer, details from the show have been kept relatively quiet. Aside from the recent trailer, there has not been a lot of footage or images released, and that is probably out of a desire to keep the show from being spoiled. However, Empire has just released a new image of one of the series’ directors, Robert Rodriguez, on set.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
