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Why This New Kenobi Story Will Be So Important To The Jedi's Legacy
Star Wars and Marvel have just revealed Obi-Wan, a new comic series to be released in May that will delve deeper into key moments from the life of one of the biggest heroes in the Star Wars galaxy, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. Written by Christopher Cantwell with art by Ario Anindito, the series finds the titular hero in the final days of his time on Tatooine, chronicling earlier adventures in his own journals (which were previously referenced in Marvel’s Star Wars series).
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Is 'Star Wars' Becoming Too Reliant On Cameos?
Warning: Spoilers for Chapter 6: From The Desert Comes A Stranger It is starting to look like everybody knows everybody in Star Wars. Over the last few years, we have seen the franchise bring back many of its most iconic characters in current movies, shows, comics, novels, and video games. From original trilogy staples like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader to prequel mainstays like Yoda and Darth Maul. Of course, this makes sense in many respects. If you have gotten some of the most recognizable characters in pop culture, you might as well use them, right? But the question I want to talk about today is whether or not Star Wars has become too reliant on resurrecting these characters rather than focusing on new ones.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'Obi-Wan Kenobi': Theories On Where The Story Could Go
Since Sir Alec Guinness appeared on the screen as the venerable Ben Kenobi in A New Hope, some of us wondered about the Force and dreamed of someday becoming a Jedi Knight. However, despite any misgivings Guinness had about playing the role of the aging Jedi Master, the character Obi-Wan Kenobi became an essential part of the story of Luke Skywalker and his journey from farm boy to Jedi.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Robert Pattinson Teases 'The Batman' Sequel
Warner Bros. has a lot riding on The Batman. It is going to reset the continuity for the caped crusader after the most recent iteration. Writer and director Matt Reeves has been tasked with bringing this version of Batman to life and Robert Pattinson has an even taller task in making us believe in this version of the character.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
'The Book Of Boba Fett' Star Talks About On Set Environment
Jennifer Beals was a pleasant surprise and welcome addition to the Star Wars universe. In The Book of Boba Fett, she plays a Twi’lek named Garsa Fwip. Fwip owns and operates a cantina called The Sanctuary in Mos Espa, and unlike some other businesses in Mos Espa, she runs her business with dignity and respect. However, The Sanctuary wasn’t the only place treating its employees and patrons well. Jennifer Beals revealed that the set of The Book of Boba Fett was the “gold standard” in terms of set environment, and she said that Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni helped to create an incredibly “safe and joyful” set for everyone.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How Many Of These 'Book Of Boba Fett' Behind The Scenes Facts Did You Know?
As with any movie or series production, what we see as the final product on screen is a testament to the entire project and everything that happens behind the scenes. Here are some interesting and surprising highlights of what has gone into the making of the latest Disney+ original Star Wars series The Book of Boba Fett.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Happy Birthday To John Williams: A Look At His Legacy
Imagine a great white shark fin cutting through the ocean waves, a space battle, an alien species finally making contact with Earth, bicycles flying through the air in the silhouette of the moon, a brachiosaurus roaming the Earth munching on the leaves of a tall tree, or a Quidditch match. We don't just see those images, we hear them. The magical special effects in each of those scenes is an incredible achievement in its own way, but it is the music of John Williams that brings them all to life.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
REPORT: Is 'Star Wars' Planning On Bringing 'The High Republic' To The Big Screen?
If there's one thing in the Star Wars franchise that's been consistently high quality from where it started to where it is now, it's The High Republic. The massive publishing initiative began in back 2021 and is about to enter its second wave this year. With involvement from acclaimed Star Wars authors including Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older, Charles Soule, and Cavan Scott, the line of novels and comics has excellently fleshed out the Star Wars galaxy 200 years prior to Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, with new characters, locations, aliens, and villains in the forms of the Nihil, Drengir and various criminal syndicates.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars: Andor' Getting A Second Season
Captain Cassian Andor is back! We first learned of Cassian in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story where he is a spy for the Rebel Alliance involved in stealing the Death Star plans. He is now getting his own Disney+ series Star Wars: Andor. The series was first announced by Disney in 2018. Now even before the series begins, there is word that Andor will be getting a second season. This is exciting news for the Star Wars fan base. If you remember, fans were thrilled about Rogue One and thought the movie was the best movie ever.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
When Is A Cameo In 'Star Wars' Just A Cameo?
The Star Wars universe is a vast and expansive galaxy. It is also a place where a lot of the characters tend to run into each other when having their own adventures. As Lucasfilm continues to expand this universe, it also wants to connect it. As the series and film side of things continues to expand, it will have to deal with more characters and more cameos. But what defines a cameo? When is something truly a cameo in Star Wars? When is something just a cameo for a cameo's sake and when is it something far more?
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Why 'Peacemaker' Is The Best DC TV Show To Date
DC movies have always been quite epic and dark and often lacking humor. Enter James Gunn and The Suicide Squad. James Gunn not only managed to keep the dark and gritty DC feel while injecting a bucket load of humor into the mix. The Suicide Squad was to DC what Guardians of the Galaxy was to Marvel. This writer was very excited when it was announced that James Gunn would be taking on a spin-off television show using the Peacemaker character.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Geeks
Potential Leak States 'Star Wars: Eclipse' Gameplay Will Reportedly Be Inspired By 'The Last Of Us'
The Star Wars gaming community is still reeling from the release of the Star Wars Eclipse cinematic reveal trailer. A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one, as the stage is set for (hopefully) a renaissance of Star Wars video games. As new developers and studios take up the heavy Star Wars mantle, fans wait in anticipation to see what will be coming to their consoles. Eclipse caught fan attention with an impressive trailer, but still little is known about the actual gameplay, story, or setting of Eclipse, short of it being set in the High Republic and being developed by Quantic Dream.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
