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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Sequel Is Reportedly In The Works For Disney+
When Solo: A Star Wars Story was announced, a lot of fans were not very hopeful about it. Han Solo is one of the most beloved characters in not just Star Wars, but in all of film. The American Film Institute ranked him as the 14th greatest hero in their top 50 heroes list. His cocky, rogue, devil-may-care attitude, combined with a heart of gold, instantly made him one of Star Wars' best characters.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars: Complete Vehicles - New Edition' Listing Provides Images with Deep Breakdowns
There are many extraordinary aspects that make up the world of Star Wars. With its memorable planets, imaginative alien designs, unique droid characters, and mesmerizing lightsabers, there is something for everyone. One major aspect that may draw in a viewer is the ships, or vehicles in general. When audiences first saw the Tantive IV getting chased by the even larger Star Destroyer, they were introduced the possibilities of the Star Wars world. For over four decades, across various films, TV shows, books, comics, video games, etc. Star Wars has pumped out many different ship and vehicle designs, to the point where it can be very difficult for one to decide what their top five Star Wars vehicles are. The variations are a testament to just how big the galaxy is.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Giancarlo Esposito Teases That The Darksaber "Is a Key" in 'The Mandalorian' Season 2
In the wake of the conclusion of the Skywalker saga with last year's The Rise of Skywalker, and with season 7 of The Clone Wars closing out the show this past May, Star Wars fans are clamoring for more content. While the film series and animated television show have drawn to a close, the Star Wars Disney+ shows are, fortunately, just getting started. Last year's first season of The Mandalorian was a resounding success, and with season 2 set to air in October of this year, speculation and excitement abound in regards to where the story might go from here.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Critically Acclaimed 'Star Wars' Series 'The Mandalorian' Has Gained 15 Emmy Award Nominations
The Mandalorian, the first ever live-action Star Wars TV series, has generally received a positive reception from fans and critics ever since it premiered on the Disney+ launch date. Within just a short eight-episode season, it managed to find its footing very quickly, captivating audiences with its new characters and the changes that they underwent. Understandably, fans are eagerly waiting to see what will happen next in the upcoming second season. At the moment, it appears that people are not done praising the show.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
We Could Be Seeing Maul in Multiple Live-Action 'Star Wars' Shows for Disney+
Star Wars fans are clamoring for more content on Disney+ now that it has been officially confirmed that all of the planned theatrical releases for the franchise have been pushed back by at least a year. Disney is pushing back the start of production on all Star Wars films until 2021.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Sam Witwer Said Lucasfilm Was "Making a Mistake" With 'Solo' Darth Maul Casting
When asked to name some of the most memorable moments in Star Wars, what comes to mind? Some might say the "I am your father" confrontation between Luke and Vader in The Empire Strikes Back; others might say the moment Rey first wields the lightsaber in the forest in The Force Awakens. However, when I think of iconic Star Wars moments, I am often reminded of one of the greatest villain entrances ever: Darth Maul's first appearance in The Phantom Menace, that double-bladed lightsaber, and John Williams' "Duel of the Fates" swelling on the score.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Colin Trevorrow Reveals His 'Episode IX' TIE Marauder
The Star Wars sequel trilogy became increasingly controversial as the films went on. The Force Awakens was well-received, though many people saw it as an unnecessary rehash of A New Hope. The Last Jedi split audiences almost down the middle between regular moviegoers who liked it (not to mention its critical success) and the rabid section of the fanbase that decried it as the worst thing since "I don't like sand." (Of course, there are long-time fans who do enjoy the film and can still have criticisms here and there.) The final film in the trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker, was met with mixed reviews from both the audience and the critics. Some found it to be too focused on fanservice, and some felt that it did not live up as a conclusion to the saga. Opinions are all over the place for these films.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
Taika Waititi Shares Update On His Upcoming 'Star Wars' Movie
Taika Waititi is taking both the Star Wars and Marvel worlds by storm. The Academy Award winner achieved great success as writer/director of 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, has directed and starred in several episodes of The Mandalorian, and is currently developing the next Thor film, Thor: Love and Thunder.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Voice Actor Sam Witwer Spills Some Beans About 'The Bad Batch' Show's Story And Animation
Earlier this year, the final season of the animated show Star Wars: The Clone Wars brought the Bad Batch in their finished form to Disney+ subscribers. Fans had seen this elite squad of mutated clone troopers in unfinished story reels back in 2015. So it was a victory for fans of these characters to see the squad how they were meant to be seen, or perhaps even better than originally believed to be possible, seeing how technology advanced by 2020.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Donald Glover Is Reportedly Coming Back To Star Wars As Lando Calrissian
When Solo: A Star Wars Story came out in the summer of 2018 to mixed critical and audience reviews, there was one aspect of it that nearly everyone agreed on: Donald Glover's performance as Lando Calrissian was the highlight of the movie. Some fans even said that he stole the spotlight from the main character, Han Solo. As expected, demand was high for Star Wars to incorporate Glover's Lando in future installments of the franchise. Around the time of Solo's release, rumors pointed to the possibility of a Lando spinoff, and though LucasFilm confirmed nothing, even Glover spurred on the speculation. As Solo was releasing in theaters, Glover showed great interest in a potential spin-off, and even pitched a feature film idea for Lando, painting the picture of a heist film similar to Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
Questionable Rumor About George Lucas Returning to 'Star Wars' Along With JJ Abrams
The latest Star Wars rumors indicate that original Star Wars creator George Lucas could very well be returning to his beloved franchise, following the potential exit of Kathleen Kennedy. This latest bit of information pertains to a rumored "civil war" happening at Lucasfilm.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars: Doctor Aphra' Audio Drama Review - Familiar Beats, But a Bit More Added to Rogue Archaeologist
Tuesday saw the release of Sarah Kuhn’s audio drama Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, which is based on the titular rogue archaeologist’s early comic book appearances in which she aids Darth Vader, who is trying to climb the power ladder and find Luke Skywalker. While there is an ongoing Doctor Aphra comic series that began in December 2016 and got revamped recently, the character was originally introduced in the third issue of Kieron Gillen’s 2015 Darth Vader comic series that takes place after Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. This audio drama adapts Doctor Chelli Lona Aphra’s adventures throughout that series, as well as the Vader Down crossover with the comic series simply titled Star Wars, and the Rebel Jail arc of that series, which takes place between Vader Down and the last arc of Gillen’s Darth Vader series. Sarah Kuhn describes Aphra as “immediate chaos,” and that is brought across very accurately in this audio drama.
By Culture Slate6 years ago in Futurism
