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Major Lightsaber Weakness Revealed
“An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.” Ever since old Ben Kenobi uttered those words, the lightsaber had been cemented in pop culture as one of the ultimate weapons. It was the weapon of choice for many a backyard and playground battlefield. It almost goes without saying that the lightsaber has not only become synonymous with Star Wars but also a part of the sci-fi legacy that follows. For years, lightsabers were known as the near-unstoppable weapons of the noble Jedi and the wicked Sith. However, a new flaw may have just been revealed which could render the saber's power useless.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
The 'Episode IX' Before 'Episode IX' - 'Duel of the Fates' (Part 1)
Director Colin Trevorrow, currently best known for continuing the Jurassic Park franchise, was also initially slated to conclude the Star Wars sequel trilogy with his vision of Episode IX, titled tentatively Duel of the Fates, named after the iconic John Williams theme composed for The Phantom Menace. Trevorrow was later let go from the project for reasons that are not fully known, and J.J. Abrams was given the task of finishing out the trilogy that he started with The Force Awakens. Abrams' version of Episode IX became, of course, what we now know as The Rise of Skywalker. In recent years, some concept art, as well as an alleged script of Duel of the Fates, have surfaced, giving us a glimpse into the Episode IX that might have been and, depending on your personal feelings about The Rise of Skywalker, what might have worked better and what might have been worse. In this article, some of the key differences and similarities between both versions will be discussed
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Palpatine's Contingency Plan Explained
The story of Sheev Palpatine following his apparent death at the Battle of Endor has been a bit odd in canon. The idea of him coming back to life as the main villain of The Rise of Skywalker was not considered seriously until J. J. Abrams brought it to the table when he took Colin Trevorrow's place in directing the final installment of the saga. Prior to that, other sources beyond the films told a story of the Contingency and Operation Cinder, which did not seem like it was all leading to the return of Palpatine so much as his Empire being completely destroyed and/or being rebuilt into something else in the case of his death.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How George Lucas' Pet Dog Inspired 'Star Wars' & 'Indiana Jones'
Any pet owner can relate to the positive impact that our four-legged friends bring to our lives. Few things compare to a dog running to greet you when you come home or the cat staying by your side as you do chores around the house. Often times these critters exhibit the best traits of friendship, inspiring one to examine how they are demonstrating loyalty, compassion, and encouragement in their own lives. Pets have also had their fair share of inspiration on art, film, and literature. Such is the case with George Lucas and the writing process of the first Star Wars film. Lucas has spoken extensively about his inspirations when it came to writing everybody's favorite space opera. From Flash Gordon, Akira Kurosawa films, and Joseph Campbell's take on mythology, Lucas' muses were numerous and broad. According to the man himself, one of his muses was his dog, Indiana.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
ARC Troopers vs. Republic Commandos
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a vast and diverse military force unlike any the galaxy had seen before. Cloned from the notorious bounty hunter, Jango Fett, the clone army was highly trained and equipped with cutting edge technology and weapons to combat the droid armies of the Separatist Alliance. This was especially the case for the elite units deployed across the galaxy. Foremost among these units were the Advanced Recon Commando (ARC Trooper), and the Republic Commandos. While they were both considered "special forces" within the Republic's army, their roles, training, weapons, and armor were considerably different from one another. Here we will be examining the background, equipment, and strengths of these troopers and some of their most notable engagements in the Clone Wars.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Rey's Most Iconic Scenes In 'Star Wars'
"And I....am all the Jedi." -Rey (The Rise of Skywalker) The Star Wars sequel trilogy, starting with The Force Awakens, introduced us to several new characters, including Rey, who starts off as a scrappy scavenger on a remote desert world (that doesn't actually happen to be Tatooine for once) who, through various circumstances, rises to become a hero of the Resistance, a Jedi Knight, and savior of the galaxy from the resurrected Emperor Palpatine in its epic conclusion. Along the way, there is no shortage of iconic scenes for her character.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Did You Know Mark Hamill Has A Street Named After Him?
San Diego, the second largest city in the state of California, is known for its good weather year-round, and sandy beaches. In addition to the world famous San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and SeaWorld, many people flock to the city to enjoy what it has to offer. Every (normal) year, thousands congregate at the San Diego Convention Center for the San Diego Comic-Con, which has grown to become one of the largest celebrations of everything pop culture.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
When Kevin Feige Almost Quit Marvel
The question of diversity in all forms of media has really hit the forefront in recent years, with more people questioning why there isn’t more of it in literature, film, TV, etc. But then you have the other end, and there are still some people in the media industry don’t see that anything needs changed. Hopefully, the discussion of diversity, and those pushing for it, will outvote those who don’t believe anything needs to be changed. Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios President, is one of those who believes that changes need to be made to make the media industry, and particularly the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), more diverse in their characters and headlined movies and shows.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
Marvel's 'Darth Vader' Series Is Affecting The Plausibility Of 'Return Of The Jedi'
With the release of the new comic, Darth Vader #14, new elements arise that question the traditional logic of what happened between the The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Star Wars fans have had a set expectation for so long for what has occurred during this time period, but for the first time we are seeing a Star Wars property actually lay out the specifics as to what happened during this timer period. And not all that is being revealed is as one would have anticipated.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
A Marvel/Star Wars Crossover In Marvel's 'What If...?'
Star Wars and Marvel are two of the biggest franchises in the twenty-first century pop culture ethos at the moment. Star Wars' 40-year legacy combined with the Marvel Cinematic Universe's ongoing track record since 2008 resulted in their own diverse characters, lore, and history. Not only are they giants of pop culture, but both are now owned by the same Disney Corporation. Legally if Disney wanted to combine Marvel and Star Wars together, nothing could stop them. What would be the proper avenue for a Star Wars and Marvel crossover? Well, what if that answer is literally What If...?
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Check Out This Super Fan's Amazing Star Wars Collection That Took 30 Years To Build
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...there lived a man. Well, it actually happened fairly recently, but it was in the not too far away mystical land of Houston, Texas. There is a man so strong with the Force that he has been able to fill an entire floor of his house with Star Wars treasures. Johnnie Parker has been collecting Star Wars merchandise for roughly 35 years, and it has certainly paid off. His massive collection is pretty awesome!
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
From 'Freshers to Vacc Tubes: ‘Star Wars’ Sanitation Explained
Star Wars is such a huge universe that there are many questions that come up. Big questions that really make the fans think. Such burning questions like, how was the Death Star built? How long does it take to travel from this planet to that planet? Or, perhaps one of the most burning questions of all, how, when, and where do the characters use the toilet?
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
