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After 'The Rise Of Skywalker,' Daisy Ridley Wasn't Sure What To Do With Herself
When Disney announced that they were making an Episode VII for Star Wars, fans from all walks of life began asking, what will the future of Star Wars will look like? When the official trailer for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens dropped, fans got their first look at our new heroes. One in particular gained the love from everyone instantly. That, of course, was Rey, portrayed by actress Daisy Ridley.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
10 Things You Don't Know About Han Solo
“I'm captain of the Millennium Falcon.” Han Solo: thief, gambler, scoundrel. He was a street rat on Corellia, an Imperial recruit, and a mud trooper. A smuggler for Jabba the Hutt. He followed a farmboy and an old fossil into the Death Star. Later, he became a general and a hero of the Rebel Alliance. He was a husband and a father and died on Starkiller Base, murdered by his own son.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Gina Carano Has Reportedly Been Fired From Star Wars
Well, it finally happened. Originally this article was going to cover why Gina’s social media presence was so controversial with her newest bad take: implying that being a Trump Supporter was akin to being a Jewish person under Nazi Germany. But now, after months of stonewalled silence from the company, Disney has decided to take action against the company’s biggest liability to their public reputation: Gina Carano is no longer a part of Star Wars, made official by a statement that io9 obtained from a Lucasfilm spokesperson.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
The Tragic Hidden Story Of Yoda And Dooku's Relationship
One of the main themes that has been a part of the Star Wars universe since the beginning has been redemption. One of the major Star Wars plot points are the journeys of the characters toward or from the dark side. From Darth Vader’s redemption arc from the dark side to the light side in the original Star Wars, to Kylo Ren’s redemption arc from the dark side to the light side in the sequel trilogy, and even in The Clone Wars animated series Asajj Ventress changed from the dark side to the light side before the end.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Darth Vader And Obi-Wan Could Face Off Again In Kenobi Series, Possibly Breaking 'Star Wars' Record, Report Says
Arguably, the most iconic moment in the original Star Wars film was the duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader. It was the first time that we got to actually see a lightsaber in action beyond a brief flash in the Mos Eisely cantina. The dialogue between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan was dripping with an untold history between the two, and Obi-Wan's ultimate sacrifice came as a huge shock for viewers. Decades later, Revenge of the Sith would come out, showing a fast-paced duel between the same two characters, with Obi-Wan having no choice but to leave Anakin, now Darth Vader, burning to death on a molten slope in the volcanic planet Mustafar. The Revenge of the Sith fight is definitely flashier, and the fight from A New Hope had more depth to it. They remain the best fights in the series. But now it appears that we're getting a part three to their duels, or a part two, rather, from a certain point of view.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
How The Death Star Wiped Out The Ewoks After All
The Ewoks played a huge part in the defeat of the Empire during the Battle of Endor. Thanks to Wicket the Ewok, the Rebellion joined forces with the Ewok tribe and defeated the Imperial forces on Endor while trying to disable the second Death Star’s shield generator. After the destruction of the second Death Star, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Han, and the rest of the Rebels celebrated their victory with the Ewoks.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars Trading Post In Downtown Disney Opening February 19th
A brand-new store, the Star Wars Trading Post, is currently making its way through hyperspace, and is set to arrive on February 19 at Downtown Disney, just outside the Disneyland parks in Anaheim, California. Taking over the space originally occupied by Rainforest Café, the store is set to be a one-stop-shop for all of your Star Wars-related needs, including all sorts of collectibles, knick-knacks, apparel, lightsabers, droids, and creatures, as well as various items from the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attraction inside the park. The store itself is made out to appear similar to the Resistance’s jungle base in The Rise of Skywalker, with Rey’s Speeder hanging just outside the entrance for good measure.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Blood Feud: Wookiees vs Trandoshans
Across the galaxy, tens of thousands of species have developed unique civilizations and customs away from the influence of Coruscant. In the Mid Rim system of Kashyyyk, the Wookie culture has flourished in villages atop the native wroshyr trees. This temperate rainforest planet is rich in natural resources, allowing the mostly peaceful Wookies to live quiet, bountiful lives. However, on a nearby planet lurks a sinister threat: the Trandoshans. These cold-blooded hunters take particular pride in claiming the pelts of Wookiee warriors. For many Trandoshan clans, the killing of a Wookiee in the name of their unique god is the final step to take on a hatchlings journey to become a true Trandoshan hunter.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Harrison Ford Improvised On The Set Of 'A New Hope'
One of the characters that has been very loved by Star Wars fans since the franchise’s inception is Han Solo. Not only is Han Solo the charismatic bad boy, but the looks of Harrison Ford made his character a favorite. Now, a new detail of Harrison Ford behind the scenes of A New Hope has surfaced, and it is making fans love him even more.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Andor' Has Now Added Two More Directors
Two new directors have joined the Rebellion! During Disney’s Investors Day, Lucasfilm revealed several new series coming to Disney+. One of the new Star Wars series coming to Disney+ that we've known about for a while will be Star Wars: Andor, a prequel series to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The series will follow Diego Luna’s character Cassian Andor through many adventures and many missions for the Rebellion.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Amazing New 'Star Wars' Art Brings A New Meaning To The Dark Side
As with any good story, Star Wars serves as an inspiration to many. And as with any good fandom, that inspiration often gets translates into fan art. Drawings, animations, fan films, cosplays, and the like are constantly created, shared, and admired by the legions of devoted Star Wars fans across the globe. This is partly due to the stunning visuals and cinematography in the film productions, as well as the multitude of Ralph McQuarrie concept art for the original trilogy that still captivates and fascinates fans to this day. McQuarrie's work has even been credited as a direct inspiration for the art style of the animated show Star Wars Rebels, with thinner lightsaber blades and the introduction of the Lasat species, based off of McQuarrie's early vision for Chewbacca. Recently, reimaginings of fan favorite dark side characters, and one not so well liked or evil characters, have captured the attention of the Star Wars fandom. The renderings take Star Wars characters with iconic imagery and give them a unique spin that is equal parts Doom, The Lord of the Rings, and Night of the Living Dead. If you've ever wanted to know what Kylo Ren would look like if he made a literal deal with the devil, artist Kevin Cassidy has you covered.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
