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Star Wars: 'The Book Of Boba Fett' Will Probably Be Multiple Seasons Long
The Book of Boba Fett will hopefully be in our lives by the end of the year, and with the year everyone had last year, it cannot come soon enough. It was one of the biggest surprises that appeared at the end of Season 2 of The Mandalorian. Finally, after years and years of waiting, fans will finally get to see everyone’s favorite un-altered clone take center stage to star in his own show. While The Book of Boba Fett is set to premiere on Disney+ this winter, fans may be able to see much more of it than they thought. New rumors have speculated that the show may be gearing up to run for several seasons.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
A Look At Imperial Propaganda
One of the most impressive and terrible things about the Empire is how swiftly and completely they were able to take over from the Republic. This mighty institution of democracy had stood for thousands of generations, and while it certainly wasn't perfect, it at least represented the potential of freedom in the galaxy. Under the Empire, representation was stripped away, alien races were oppressed, and Imperial troops committed rampart atrocities, including genocide across the galaxy.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Mark Hamill’s Witty Response To Paleontologist's Newest Discovery
Ever the jokester, Mark Hamill’s social media once again made a few of us laugh out loud. Recently, the Museum Archive posted a tweet about a 3,300-year-old claw of the now-extinct bird “Moa.” Honestly, this author thought it looked like an oversized desiccated chicken foot.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
10 Unpopular 'Star Wars' Opinions, According To Reddit
Star Wars and opinions. Name a more iconic duo. People's thoughts on certain aspects of the franchise are all over the board. Sure, there are some things that people generally agree on (such as the original trilogy being the best trilogy overall), but there have been some really wild and unexpected opinions over the years. In this list, we will go over ten unpopular Star Wars opinions from a Reddit thread about five or so years ago. I have listed these more or less in order from least unexpected to most unexpected.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
The INSANE Diet That Turned This Species Wrinkly And Gray
So I think it's safe to assume by now that pretty much every Star Wars fan has the events of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith engraved in their memories. It was such a turning point in the entire saga, ending with the beginning of the Empire and annihilation of the Jedi. However, there was a species introduced, very briefly, which would become a very important part of the animated series Rebels, who have quite an interesting reason for looking like they do.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'The Rise Of Skywalker' Has Been Visually Changed On Disney+
Some Star Wars fans from all over the world have ranked The Rise of Skywalker as the worst film from the sequel trilogy, citing a lack of character growth, a lack of plot, and lazy storytelling, thus making some fans forget the mistake that The Last Jedi made, as The Rise of Skywalker made what some argued to be mistakes that damaged many moments from the actual Skywalker saga. Although the film was bashed by critics and fans, Disney and Lucasfilm wanted to give it a better visual experience.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Everything We Know About Clone Inhibitor Chips So Far
On May the 4th the Star Wars fan community was treated with the newest entry in the animated universe, The Bad Batch. The premier was an 73 minute joyride through the mere hours after the fall of the Republic. The episode highlights featured Saw Gerrera, the Kaminoan training facility, a couple of excellent fire fights, the introduction of the fascinating new character Omega and, of course, anther look at Order 66. The handing down of Order 66 and the subsequent Great Jedi Purge is obviously one of the most intense and emotional sequences in all of the Star Wars saga. The Jedi betrayed and murdered by clone troopers they had fought alongside for years. But why? Here we will examine everything known in cannon about Order 66 and the driving factor at the heart of the entire Sith plot, the behavioral modification biochip.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
History of Star Wars
The original Star Wars movie premiered on May 25, 1977. In November of 1976, I picked up a new science fiction novel called “Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker” by George Lucas. I did not know at the time that it was ghost-written by Alan Dean Foster, a popular sci-fi writer.
By Bill Petro5 years ago in Futurism
If You Stay At Disney's 'Star Wars' Hotel, You Won't Be Able To Leave
Part of what endears any good story to us as an audience is the escapism. Losing oneself for the length of a novel or for a couple hours in a movie theater and immersing onself in a completely different world than our own. What Star Wars fan hasn't wielded a stick or carboard tube as a lightsaber? Or longed to jump into hyperspace to a far off planet while stuck in traffic? It's long been said that, with its signature whimsy, Star Wars is for the child in all of us, full of imagination, joy, and wonder. However, Disney may have taken the idea of visiting a galaxy far, far away a little too far with their new resort experience. Several shocking new details have emerged regarding their Star Wars themed resort hotel, and we're not simply talking about the price tag.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
The Weird Way Kylo Ren Discovered Darth Vader Was His Grandfather
Luke Skywalker finally accepted the truth that Darth Vader was his father at Yoda’s deathbed. He revealed the truth of their heritage to Leia before he left Endor to confront Vader and the Emperor. Leia would tell Han about their lineage shortly after the Battle of Endor ended. However, for practically everyone else in the galaxy, the dark truth about the Skywalker family remained a mystery for many years after the fall of the Empire, and the creation of the New Republic. This included Leia and Han’s own son, Ben Solo.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
How Powerful Are Kyber Crystals Before Being Used For Lightsabers?
In the Star Wars universe, one of the most interesting and mysterious objects in the mythology is Kyber crystal. Kyber These crystals are what give lightsabers their power. They are also the fuel for the Empire’s secret project, the Death Star. But how powerful are Kyber crystals actually?
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
What Hayden Christensen Would Look Like Beneath Darth Vader's Mask
In December 2020, Disney and Lucasfilm announced that a very familiar face would be returning to the Star Wars live-action universe. Hayden Christensen will be reprising his role as Darth Vader in the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+. The series is already in production, although we have yet to see any video or photographic evidence of Hayden Christensen on set.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
