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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
Liam Neeson Defends 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace'
It seems as if the common consensus on whether Star Wars films are good or bad shifts like the wind. In 1980, when The Empire Strikes Back was released, fan reception of the film was actually fairly poor, with fans asserting that it was not "by any means as nice as Star Wars [A New Hope]" and criticizing many of the story and plot choices that were made. Now, however, Empire is one of the most beloved Star Wars films of all, and is now frequently hailed as one of the best, if not the best, in the series.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
An Interconnected 'Star Wars' TV Universe Is Rumored To Be In The Works
Disney is really gearing up for the release of The Mandalorian season 2 on October 30 on Disney+. We also recently got the release of a short film related to the video game Star Wars: Squadrons that has made Star Wars fans all around the world go nuts. And now we are hearing that another live-action Star Wars show may be in development? Seems like Disney is spoiling all Star Wars fans around the world. The Star Wars universe could be getting more great news even though Star Wars Celebration 2020 was canceled and the convention will not be returning until 2022.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Debunked: No. George Lucas Does Not Blame Kathleen Kennedy For Ruining 'Star Wars' Sequel Trilogy
The current head of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, has become a polarizing figure among Star Wars fans. She may also be for others at Disney. As reported previously by Culture Slate, there have been constant rumors, mostly unfounded, about her imminent departure.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Images From 'The Mandalorian' Season 2 Teaser Trailer Featured on Disney+ App
This year has been difficult for Hollywood productions. Due to COVID-19, productions that had been filming or had been gearing up for filming were shut down back in mid March. All theaters were closed, forcing studios to postpone their highly anticipated blockbusters to later dates, including Marvel’s Black Widow and DC’s Wonder Woman 1984. Even Universal’s blockbuster sequel, Jurassic World: Dominion, and the live-action film based on the popular video game Uncharted, starring Spider-Man himself Tom Holland, were also halted.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Why Does Obi-Wan Kenobi Smile Right Before He Dies?
Last week, there was a Screen Rant article making the rounds that posed the question of why Obi-Wan Kenobi smiles right before he dies in the duel against Darth Vader in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. On the surface, it seems like an easy question to answer. Obi-Wan sees Luke, who has been built up as the hero for the future all throughout that film. Kenobi says to Vader, “If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.” We see how this plays out. Vader kills Kenobi, Kenobi becomes a voice from beyond who can guide Luke, and Luke becomes victorious. Pretty simple and straightforward.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Shooting Starts Spring 2021 For Kenobi Series!
While still a long way off, it is no secret that the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV show on Disney+ is one of the most highly anticipated Star Wars projects in the works right now. Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fan favorite character, and with the recent discussion centered around early talks of Rey potentially being a Kenobi, his name has been in the spotlight even more than usual lately.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars: Tales From The Galaxy's Edge' Teaser Trailer And Details Drop
This has been quite a busy week for Star Wars marketing. On Monday, we got the short film “Hunted,” which showcased an X-wing pilot and a TIE fighter pilot within the world of EA’s upcoming game Star Wars: Squadrons, which will be released October 2. On Tuesday, we finally got the trailer for season 2 of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, which will be premiering on October 30. Then on Wednesday, ILMxLab released a teaser trailer for Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, which is set to come out for the Oculus Quest this holiday season.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Drops The Trailer For 'The Mandalorian' Season 2
Ever since the season finale of the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian last December, when Moff Gideon emerged from his ship wielding the Darksaber, Star Wars fans have been very curious about what will happen in the second season. People are eager to see the further adventures of Din Djarrin and The Child, the latter having been nicknamed “Baby Yoda” by the fans. We knew that season 2 would be coming in October, and for a while, people were expecting that October 7 would be the release date. Recently, Star Wars social media announced, with the punny caption “This is the day,” that the new season would premiere on October 30. This is not as soon as many expected, but it is still not too far away. With October creeping closer and closer, fans have been wanting a trailer. They even expected it to drop during the NBA play-offs, though that did not end up happening. Now, however, we finally have a trailer. You can check it below:
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Ewan McGregor Is More Excited For The Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Than He Was For 'Attack Of The Clones' And 'Revenge Of The Sith'
Though it is not coming to Disney+ until 2022, Star Wars fans are excited about the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, especially since Ewan McGregor, who played that character in the prequel trilogy, is returning to the role. We know that it is set eight years after Revenge of the Sith and is, at the moment, intended to be a standalone season. Ewan McGregor spoke with Empire Podcast about his enthusiasm over the upcoming series.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Dark Rey's Lightsaber To Be Featured In 'Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection'
While the release of Insight Edition’s Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection by Daniel Wallace is still a month away (the release date being October 20), we have been seeing a fair amount of images from the book come out. This time, we are looking at the entry about Dark Rey’s lightsaber.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Hasbro Blacks Series and Funko Pop! Reveal 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' Character Figures
Merchandise is an important part of any fandom. Fans may buy just about anything if it is branded to fit their favorite movies, comics, TV shows, games, etc. But of course, action figures are what many people think of when they hear the word “merch.” And Star Wars action figures have been around since the original trilogy.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Mattel Reveals Plush Of Babu Frik From 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker'
Babu Frik, the droidsmith who accesses crucial information from C-3PO to aid in Rey's mission, was the unexpected breakout star who stole fans' hearts in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. Mattel's latest creation, the new Babu Frik talking plush, brings Babu from the big screen right into your home. The plush will feature six voice clips from the film, which is perfect for anyone who has been quoting Babu's iconic whoops and laughs since December like I have.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
