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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
We Bet You Can’t Name Every Mark Hamill Cameo In 'Star Wars' Since 2015
Aside from his legendary portrayal of the farmboy-turned-Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill is also famously known for his superb voice acting skills, He notably was the voice of Joker in the 1990s Batman: The Animated Series. What many do not know, however, is that he has had many voice cameos in Star Wars productions since 2015 (when Force Awakens was released), something which was revealed by a recent tweet.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Top 5 Most Terrifying Beasts In The 'Star Wars' Universe
Within the Star Wars galaxy, there are several characters that catch the eyes of many fans. Characters like Darth Vader, Master Yoda, or Luke Skywalker, are icons that are remember from fans of all walks of life. There are also several amazing droids like R2-D2, Chopper, and K-2SO, who are also great icons for the franchise. Although there were amazing people and droids, we always forget that there are also iconic, and terrifying creatures that represent so much within the Star Wars saga. Here are the top five most terrifying creatures within the Star Wars galaxy.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
5 Anime That Were Influenced By ‘Star Wars’
It goes without saying that Star Wars has had an enormous influence on not only pop culture, but also culture in general. It has been well documented that Japanese culture and media had a huge influence on Star Wars. However, what is not talked about nearly enough is the effect that Star Wars had on Japanese culture and media, specifically anime. The success of Star Wars in Japan helped propel the space opera anime in Japan into popularity, which subsequently led to more anime being created. This cycle naturally continued from the 1970s through today, and the inspiration has come full circle several times. George Lucas has said in the past that he was a fan of anime, and it was part of the reason he chose Genndy Tartakovsky for the 2003 Clone Wars series. On the other hand, we do not hear much about the influences Star Wars has had on anime, even though it played a huge role in skyrocketing anime in popularity. The influences are not always as obvious as one might think. It is important to note that creators of some of the anime listed here never clearly stated that they drew inspiration from Star Wars. However, we could see elements from the saga sprinkled in the anime. Without further adieu, here are some anime that have been inspired by Star Wars.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
10 Actors Who Were Almost Cast In 'Star Wars'
For over four decades, stories from the galaxy far, far away have continued to entertain generations of fans. Starting all the way back in 1977 with A New Hope, the franchise grew exponentially and has seen many new and big name actors fight for the right to say they were "in a Star Wars movie." Many have gone on to become synonymous with their role, and it's really hard to imagine anyone else playing them. However, things could have gone very differently.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Bo-Katan Will Make Appearance In 'The Mandalorian' Season 3
The Mandalorian Season 2 set out to expand the scope of the show and Din Djarin's world view, or should we say, "galactic view." This was accomplished by introducing him to numerous characters from critical points in the Star Wars timeline, including Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and, perhaps most importantly for Din's character, Bo-Katan Kryze. Portrayed in animation and live-action by Katee Sackhoff, the character of Bo-Katan potentially heralds a deep dive into the world of the Mandalorians. With recent teases that Sackhoff is gearing up to once again portray the fiery Mandalorian warrior, Season 3 of The Mandalorian could herald a visit to Mandalore for the first time in live action.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Top 7 Anime That You Should Watch Before ‘Star Wars: Visions’
Star Wars has taken its fair share of inspiration from Japanese films and culture over the years. Several people who have worked on various Star Wars projects have talked about the Japanese influences on their work on the series. Even George Lucas stated that Star Wars was heavily influenced by Akira Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress. Now it appears Star Wars is leaning heavily into those influences and giving Japanese creators a chance to contribute directly to the Star Wars universe. Star Wars: Visions will be an anime anthology series with each episode being crafted by a different animation studio. It is an all-star cast of studios with a big pedigree of previous works. To help get ready for this new journey into an anime Star Wars universe, I have compiled a list of anime that you should check out to get ready for the upcoming Visions series for you to dip your toes in the anime pool, if you are unfamiliar, or just scratch that anime itch.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
The One Thing 'Star Wars' Does Better Than Marvel
Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) are two very successful franchises that have made a promise of creating an interconnected universe throughout various media, such as books, comics, television shows, and movies. This might come as a surprise to many, but only one universe comes out on top. If we were to look at which franchise does a better job of interconnectivity between the various means of storytelling, we will have to say that Star Wars is more successful than the MCU in its entire existence as a movie franchise.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Has Reportedly Found Its Grand Admiral Thrawn & Ezra Bridger
Does live-action Star Wars have its Ezra Bridger and Grand Admiral Thrawn? Well, according to sources by way of LRM Online, it seems we might. Since last year, we have known that these two characters might be appearing in the up and coming The Mandalorian spin-off shows in some form or another, whether it be in the form of cameos or as a full-on recurring characters. Though with the reports about these actors, the fans may be getting closer to the answer we seek.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
What ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Means For The Future Of 'Star Wars' Legends
There is a new Star Wars show about to hit our screens. The much anticipated Star Wars: Visions is slated for release on Disney+ on the 22nd of September this year and it has a lot of fans excited, myself included. More Star Wars content. What is not to love, am I right? One of the most intriguing things about Visions is the unknown element. All the information we have so far is that the creative team behind it were given free rein to tell stories they wanted to tell meaning. They could draw from Legends, established cannon, or develop original ideas. This is all very exciting for Star Wars fans
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
The Chilling Massacres By This Demon-like 'Star Wars' Species
The galaxy far, far away is a bloody and brutal universe. The Star Wars movies focus on war and the larger diplomatic struggles of an incredibly expansive universe. While there have been many brutal massacres mentioned in the films, from Order 66 in Revenge of the Sith to a reference to the Trillian Massacre in The Force Awakens, not to mention the genocide committed by the Death Star and Starkiller base attacks. One particular set of exceptionally brutal massacres stand out in Star Wars Legends. It was started by a particularly unique race who resembled devils in our world.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Obi-Wan Actually Hid Luke From The Rebellion, Not The Empire
Many Star Wars fans know the classic story: Skywalker twins are born, they are separated to be hidden from the Emperor, and Ben Kenobi watches over one of them (Luke). There is no doubt that they were to be hidden from the Empire. Ben Kenobi says as much in Return of the Jedi, and we see this play out at the end of Revenge of the Sith. However, a recent theory presents an interesting possibility.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Luke Skywalker DeepFake Artist Hired By Lucasfilm
The Star Wars sequel trilogy, released by Disney, has gone on to become one of the most controversial set of films ever to be released in Hollywood. Many fans were upset about how the story and the original characters were handled, whilst others applauded the decisions made. Regardless, Disney and Lucasfilm seem to be doing everything in their power to unite fans again with the work being put in to their TV shows.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
