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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
'Star Wars: A Droid Story' Announced
Star Wars itself began with the perspective of two droids. The idea of having two characters of little significance showcase their take on an adventure of much more importance than them appealed to George Lucas ever since he saw it Akira Kurosawa's Hidden Fortress, which was a huge influence on Star Wars. On December 10th, the Disney Investor Day call was broadcast to let viewers feel that pull of curiosity for a grander adventure again. Star Wars fans had a lot to look forward to, as among the ten announcements, a new Disney+ addition to the Star Wars canon was announced. Star Wars: A Droid Story will be a special released on the platform, boasting familiar faces and a special collaboration between Lucasfilm Animation and another company that was bought by Disney with the purchase of Star Wars.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars: Visions’ Will Be An Anime Anthology
One of the more enigmatic announcements from Disney's Investors Day was the announcement of Star Wars: Visions. Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, revealed this future production among several new Star Wars projects slated for release over the next several years. The new show will be an anthology. The twist is that the show will be through an anime lens.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Thanks To ‘The Mandalorian,’ Disney Stocks Hit All Time High After Investor Day 2020
Movies and TV shows. These are the things that give us some comfort whenever we need a break from it all. Recently, the statuses of many productions have been in question thanks to the pandemic. However, the entertainment giant that is Disney has been showing that it is not stopping, despite how the pandemic has affected the entertainment industry.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Why Were the Pirates In 'The Mandalorian' So Set On Killing Themselves?
Last Friday, the newest episode of The Mandalorian was released. Chapter 15, “The Believer,” was a character episode that focused on the interaction between Din and his wisecracking frenemy Migs Mayfeld. During the episode, Din and the former Imperial Sharpshooter infiltrated an imperial base to get information they needed to retrieve Grogu, but on their way they were attacked by an unknown group of suicidal alien pirates. Sounds weird, right?
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
George Lucas Expected Disney To Give Him More Power In The Creation Of The Sequel Trilogy
After Disney acquired Marvel back in 2009, it was no brainer for Disney to acquire the Star Wars property as they bought it from Lucasfilm for 4 billion dollars back in 2012. However, the decision was painful; according to George Lucas himself giving up control to his iconic Star Wars property was “very, very painful,” as we have learned from Paul Duncan’s interview that is referenced in the newly released book The Star Wars Archives: Episode I-III 1999-2005. The material finds Lucas being honest about his decision to prioritize his family over his film franchise.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
New 'Star Wars' Thriller 'The Acolyte' Announced for Disney Plus!
On December 10th, the public was welcomed with Disney's investors to watch a litany of new announcements for Disney's streaming portfolio. Among major features like a new animated series called The Bad Batch, and a live-action Ahsoka series, it was a surprise to see a new show taking place in a brand new "mystery-thriller" called The Acolyte. Even though details are still locked up tight, there are some juicy bits of information and fan speculation that have already started pouring out onto the web, including rumors that a familiar face might be our main character.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
BREAKING: 'Star Wars: Rangers of the New Republic' Announced
This galaxy is still coming off the high from Disney's Investor Day on December 10th. Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, unveiled a total of eleven shows and movies featuring our favorite galaxy far, far away.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Check Out the First Look Trailer for 'Star Wars: Andor' Coming to Disney Plus!
It's been an amazing week to be a fan of the galaxy far, far away: on December 10th, Star Wars fans were treated to a massive amount of brand new announcements and updates! A show previously known now has more details ready to share, including a sizzle reel for the upcoming series to give fans a closer look at what's next for the production. Rogue One star Diego Luna will be reprising his role for the Disney+ series as well as executive producing a spy-thriller based around Cassian's time in the Rebellion. The footage looks incredible and you can click the video below to watch!
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: Will the ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Destroy Canon?!
With the recent Disney Investor Day, audiences have been treated to a slew of brand new upcoming projects with Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. If you missed any of the upcoming movies and series, click here to catch up.
By Jonathan Sim5 years ago in Futurism
Temuera Morrison Says He Has Been Waiting Years For Disney To Call Him About Boba Fett
When given the chance to be a part of a major blockbuster series like Star Wars or Marvel, many actors would love to return to that universe. Temuera Morrison, who played Jango Fett in Attack of the Clones (2002), wanted a chance to return if they were open to bringing adult Boba Fett back into the game. In Attack of the Clones, when Obi-Wan meets Jango Fett, we learn that he is the blueprint for the clone army. And part of the deal he made was that he would have an unaltered clone son: Boba. So, naturally, it would make perfect sense for Temuera Morrison to come back as Boba Fett since Jango met his demise in the arena battle on Geonosis in Attack of the Clones. He would look exactly like his father.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
