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DEBUNKED: No, 'Star Wars' is NOT Adapting 'Heir To The Empire' Into A Movie
In a season full of spectacular reveals and debuts of characters, a simple name drop may have been the most impactful of all. With her white saber blade held to the Magistrates throat, Ahsoka Tano demanded to know the location of her master. "Where is Grand Admiral Thrawn?" While many suspected Ahsoka's mission would be the tracking of Thrawn, hearing his name so meaningfully dropped in an episode of The Mandalorian was extremely unexpected and caused a cheer from Rebels and Expanded Universe fans alike. In the animated show Star Wars Rebels, Thrawn proved to be a cunning and ruthless villain, while also being extremely competent for an Imperial. This all made for an incredibly intimidating antagonist for the Ghost crew.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Kevin Feige Debunks Rumor About His 'Star Wars' Movie
When it was announced in late 2020 that Kevin Feige would be producing a Star Wars movie, fans began to wonder if the Marvel boss would be taking over Kathleen Kennedy’s role. Her contract with Lucasfilm is currently set to expire in 2021, giving credence to the rumors.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Could Rainforest Café Be Remodeled Into 'Star Wars' Themed Gift Shop?
If you have always dreamed of doing some Star Wars shopping at a temple that was built 5,000 years ago by the mysterious warrior race known as the Massassi, you might get your wish at some point in the future.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Check Out This Chilling Concept Art From The Original Ending Of 'Revenge Of The Sith'
The ending of a movie is arguably the most important part of it. It's the main thing that the audience is going to remember once the movie is over. A good ending can turn a bad movie into a decent one, turn a good movie into a bad one, or enhance a masterpiece. It's always interesting to see how a film could have ended, and to discuss whether that would have improved the original film. For example, in the original Alien film, the xenomorph was originally supposed to rip Ripley's head off, then mimic her voice for the famous "signing off" monologue, which would have made Aliens impossible, and nobody wants to live in a world without Aliens. It would have also spared us every single movie after Aliens, but still...
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars Battlefront II' Actors Might Be Working Secretly on Sequel
Something new is cooking for the fans of Star Wars and videogames. Or at least that is what two actors seem to be implying via Twitter. Or maybe they are just trying to play with our minds and imagination. Anyway, what happened is that two of the principle actors of the 2017 video game Star Wars Battlefront II, Anthony Skordy and J.T. Ramini (who played the characters Admiral Garrick Versio and Del Meeko respectively), chatted with each other via tweets that seem to indicate that they are working together on a new project that is being kept secret.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
This Darth Vader Easter Egg From ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Makes The Finale Even Better
Star Wars is known for sharing parallels with other Star Wars stories. It can rhyme, as George Lucas has said. Some parallels are more overt, and some parallels are more subtle. Some similarities are intentional, and some similarities are unintentional. How well they work will depend on the viewer.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Novelist Wrote An 'Episode IX' Script For The Fans, Retconning Parts of 'The Last Jedi'
If there is one thing that you cannot stop anymore than you can stop the twin suns of Tatooine from setting, its stopping Star Wars fans from arguing about Star Wars. From Ewoks to Gungans, reincarnated emperors and Mary Poppins-like Force powers, every fan has something they do not enjoy about the saga. Possibly the biggest target of this animosity is the eighth installment of the Skywalker saga, The Last Jedi. This movie came under fire from a large and very vocal group of fans who claim everything from it being the worst Star Wars movie ever made to that it completely destroys the Star Wars mythos, rendering the rest of the saga moot.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
What George Lucas Said About The Prequels: “I’m Making A Movie That Nobody Wants To See”
The prequel trilogy of Star Wars has gained a following over the years, but it has not been without its criticisms. A fair number of fans felt that the story of the trilogy could have been executed better. To go into all of the things that such fans believe could have been done better would be a bit of an undertaking, but overall, aspects of the trilogy felt very different from the original trilogy. These movies and the characters and factions who appeared in them were not always how fans who had only seen the original trilogy expected them to be.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
What Could The Time Period For Patty Jenkins' 'Rogue Squadron' Be?
A new era of Star Wars films that will not focus on the Skywalker family will be released in theaters a couple of years from now, but it won’t stop us Star Wars fans from speculating and anticipating what Lucasfilm president and executive producer Kathleen Kennedy and writer/director Patty Jenkins can do.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Kevin Feige's 'Star Wars' Movie Has Hired 'Loki's' Exec Producer To Write Script
As Obi-Wan Kenobi once said in the original Star Wars, an eagerly anticipated entry in that galaxy far, far away has taken its “first step into a larger world”: Kevin Feige’s Star Wars film has found its writer.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Five Reasons Why Luke Skywalker Series Is A Good Idea And Five Reasons Why It's Not
Why It's A Good Idea: 1.) More Jedi Action - The Jedi have become iconic for their flowing robes, their wise perception of the galaxy, and their weapon of choice, the lightsaber. The original trilogy showed just a small amount of a Jedi's combat prowess, including Luke cleaning up the scum and villainy aboard Jabba's sail barge in Return of the Jedi. But it was the prequels where the true power of the Jedi was on full display. The dismantling of battle droids, acrobatic maneuvers, and over-the-top saber duels make the Jedi the best parts of the prequels and The Clone Wars. A Luke Skywalker series would be an excellent platform to see a favorite character from the original trilogy get these kinds of moments and duels. Whether he be sparring with young Ben Solo or Leia or taking out servants of Snoke, we would be in for some exceptional action from Luke. Witnessing the power of a true Jedi Master against the forces of the dark side would be reason enough to tune in every week to a Luke Skywalker series.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
George Lucas' Reaction To Every Disney 'Star Wars' Movie
When filmmaker George Lucas wanted to retire and sold Star Wars to Disney, lots of people were skeptical. While the Disney-era films have had their fair share of fans, there are also viewers who are loyal to George Lucas and care about his works and opinions above everything else. It is possible to enjoy works that are not from the original creator, but it can still be interesting to know what the creator thought. So let's go one film at a time.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
