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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
How George Lucas' Wife Was Erased From History. Top Story - July 2021.
When one thinks of the mighty franchise that is Star Wars, the mind will almost always think of George Lucas. This is the man millions of fans have to thank for introducing us to the galaxy far, far away after all. What many fans don't know though, is he wasn't the only "Lucas" involved. There was another who helped him conceive his ultimate vision. Her name was Marcia Lucas, and she was his wife.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
5 Ideas For 'Return Of The Jedi' That Made Their Way Into The Sequel Trilogy
The Star Wars saga has had several ideas that never made to the final cut, as is the case with many movies. That didn’t stop Lucasfilm from recycling some of those ideas and putting them in their newer films. For example, many of the old ideas for the first end of the Star Wars saga, Return of the Jedi, found their way into the sequel trilogy. Despite not having the maker around, his legacy and the legacy of choices not made in the original trilogy still hold influence over the story being made today. Here are five ideas that finally had their time in the sun when Episodes VII, VIII, and IX were released.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Obi-Wan Used A Jedi Mind Trick Against Darth Maul In This Iconic Scene
The first use of the “old Jedi Mind Trick” we see in the Star Wars saga is by Ben Kenobi. We all remember the iconic line, “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” From that moment on, we saw the Jedi Mind Trick used in various movies and shows in countless ways by many Jedi, including Kenobi. However, his greatest use of the mind trick may have come in his final confrontation with Darth Maul just a few years before A New Hope, and he might not have even needed the Force to pull it off. While the act happened during Rebels, it called all the way back to The Phantom Menace.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
5 Most Heartbreaking Deaths From The ‘Star Wars’ Franchise
Star Wars had a lot of very heartbreaking deaths, as with any major story universe. While there are multiple deaths in Star Wars that could make it to the top of the list, there are five in particular that have hurt fans to their very core.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Why Anakin REALLY Lost To Obi-Wan On Mustafar
The duel between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar is one of the most iconic sequences in the entire Star Wars franchise. It is the point at which Anakin's fall results in the injuries that imprison him in the Darth Vader suit that we have all come to know and love. People knew that Anakin could not win, due to the existence of the original trilogy. But that does not stop people from speculating about why Anakin did not win the duel. Of course, there is the meme reason, which is that Obi-Wan had the high ground. But there may be another reason why Anakin lost the duel.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Theory: 10 Details That Prove Jar Jar Is Actually A Sith Lord
Arguably one of the best things to come from the Star Wars universe over the last four decades is the amount of fan theories people have come up with. They range from the plausible to downright bonkers, with some actually having a fair amount of evidence to back to back them up. Easily the most well known and impressive theory is that of Jar Jar Binks being a secret Sith Lord, and actually the one who was really behind everything. Now, depending on who you speak to, this is one theory which can fall in either category mentioned above. Today we are going to share ten details which pointed to Jar Jar not being on the side of good throughout his time in the saga.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Diego Luna's Strange Obsession With Jabba The Hutt's Skin
A long time ago, back in 2016, Rogue One debuted in theaters and introduced audiences to the Rebel intelligence officer Cassian Andor. After the movie’s release, it looked like that would be the last we would see of the courageous soldier. Then The Mandalorian came along, and with its resounding success, Disney announced a new line-up of live-action shows to take place across the larger Star Wars universe.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
5 Star Wars movies Disney need to make!
Like many other people Star Wars has captured a large part of my life, from watching the prequels as a child my love and interest for Star Wars has never faded over 15 years later. This interest has only become stronger since the Disney purchase and the sequel trilogy.
By Greg Falconer5 years ago in Futurism
Theory: The Shocking Reason Why People Think Boba Fett Killed Owen And Beru
The turning point for Luke’s life came when he rushed back to his home to find that it had been burnt to the ground. In a shocking scene, we saw the charred skeletons of who could only be his Aunt Beru and Uncle Owen Lars, the only parents he ever knew. There was nothing holding him back on this desert planet of Tatooine. He was free to leave. He did not have to wait one more reason to leave the planet. He could go right at this moment. After all, there was a princess waiting to be rescued somewhere off planet.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Has Revealed Shocking Details About The Fett Bloodline
If there's one thing the Star Wars TV shows have been good at, it's their ability to continue the stories of characters who only appear briefly throughout the main film series and even resurrect ones long believed dead, such as the case with Darth Maul in The Clone Wars and Boba Fett in The Mandalorian.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Why Slave I Is The Best Ship In 'Star Wars'
The Star Wars universe has brought forth many iconic ships and ship designs: the Empire’s fast and agile TIE-fighters with their striking engine sounds, or the mighty star destroyers with their massive firepower. The versatile X-wing fighters or the big Mon Calamari cruisers of the Rebel Alliance. And of course, the Millennium Falcon, the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
George Lucas' Political Themes To Return For ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte' On Disney+
Next year will mark ten years since George Lucas sold his Star Wars franchise to Disney. Prior to the sale, Lucas imbued his original Star Wars Skywalker saga with his own political beliefs against a sci-fi space opera backdrop. Lucas built his simple story into a multi-billion dollar empire. Despite a board seat as part of the sale, Lucas had no idea how Disney would treat the Star Wars property. Would they keep his message, or would they embed their own?
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
