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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
Why Shadows Of The Empire Is So Beloved To Star Wars Fans
Shadows of the Empire began life when, in an attempt to reinvigorate the franchise prior to the cinematic release of the special editions, Lucasarts met with Expanded Universe author Steve Perry to develop a story set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The original idea had been originally discussed during a meeting between Lucasfilm publishing director Lucy Autrey Wilson and Bantam Books Editor Lou Aronica, where a multimedia crossover was proposed, encompassing the disparate license holders of Star Wars, and leading to the prospect of a “movie project without the movie”, that Shadows of the Empire would eventually become.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
A Psychological Profile On Obi-Wan Kenobi
Everyone had high expectations for Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+. However, one thing I wasn't expecting was seeing so much of myself in the show. I have struggled with mental illness for years, specifically depression. It's uncanny how well Ewan McGregor captures what I've gone through.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Why Killing The Entire Rogue One Crew Was Important To The Overall Story
Rogue One is one of the most daring pieces of Star Wars content. The direct prequel to A New Hope differs from the trilogies surrounding it but is one of the best and most essential pieces of content to come out despite its tone and finality. Of course, most fans would have preferred at least one member of the main group to survive, but if they did, it would’ve ruined the overall quality of the narrative.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Darth Vader Reunites With An Old Friend From ‘The Phantom Menace’
There's little that can tug at my heartstrings more than Darth Vader facing his past. Since the reveal of the iconic villain's true identity in The Empire Strikes Back, Anakin Skywalker has been a torturously yet brilliantly tragic character throughout his entire story. From The Phantom Menace to Revenge of the Sith and beyond, Anakin shows how the lure of the dark side and a selfish hunger for power can turn a hero with no fear into the most feared monster in the galaxy. What's even more devastating is seeing Vader confront the people he used to see as friends and allies.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Head Writer Explains The Importance Of Continuity
On Friday, the head writer for Obi-Wan Kenobi sat down with IndieWire to talk about the show at length. Joby Harold had a lot of exciting things to say about the show itself and the process behind making it. One of the most interesting threads throughout the whole interview was the idea that the show was very limited in how characters could interact with one another, and the directions the story could proceed in. The canon and fans were both factors in the writing of the show according to Harold.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Five Things Star Wars Could Learn from the MCU
Since it arrived in 1977, Star Wars has grown into a massive global phenomenon. Twelve Star Wars films amassed a box office pull totaling over $10 billion. A growing collection of Star Wars television shows, video & board games, books, comics, and podcasts join the theatrical releases.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Adds Context To The Sequel Trilogy
Star Wars is a multimedia interconnected universe. Sometimes certain stories can have an impact on other stories in the franchise in both direct and subtle ways. With every new tale, we add a bit more to the wider tapestry of the galaxy far, far away. The new Obi-Wan Kenobi series is already doing its part in adding depth to the overall Star Wars lore in many ways. Despite being a sequel to Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan Kenobi is expanding on the entire Skywalker Saga, especially by adding context to the sequel trilogy itself.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Kenobi Writer Reveals Vader's Village Scene Was Originally Much More Extreme
In episode 3 of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker’s hatred for Kenobi was revealed through Darth Vader’s ruthless acts of violence in the village of Mapuzo. Vader force choked innocent villagers and even youths to draw Kenobi out from hiding. Vader knows his old Jedi Master too well and exploits Kenobi’s weakness by attacking innocent villagers. Vader force-choked a father, broke the son’s neck and dragged a woman through the street.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Kenobi Writer Explains Why Obi-Wan Didn't Know Anakin Survived Mustafar
As you should already know by now Anakin Skywalker is Darth Vader. At the end of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Anakin and Obi-Wan Kenobi have a battle to the death in the fiery pits of Mustafar. Anakin is left badly burnt, but thanks to the timely intervention of Darth Sidious, aka Emperor Palpatine, Darth Vader is fully born as he becomes encased in his iconic armor. Until now, this was what we thought was the last meeting between Kenobi and Vader, before the start of the original trilogy. The announcement of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+, however, changed that, as it was advertised partially as a chance for a rematch between the two, before the Death Star.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Witnessing The Formation Of The Rebel Alliance One Disney+ Series At A Time
For a long time, the span between the end of the Republic and the destruction of the first Death Star went largely untouched. We knew the Jedi were gone, the Empire ruled the galaxy, and a rebellion had started. However, it was all very general information. We weren’t sure how the rebellion began or how the Jedi got eliminated. All we had to fall back on were the early rough drafts of Star Wars and Legends content that is basically considered rumors. However, slowly but surely, stories started to fill in the gaps.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
