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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
Everything We Know About 'Ahsoka' So Far
Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim has featured many exciting announcements of the new Star Wars series, the introduction of new characters, and live-action characters to their animated counterparts in the animated Star Wars series. We are finally getting release dates for some of the new series, as well as teaser trailers and full trailers. Of course, one of the highlights was the premier of the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Opinion: Did Disney Deliver On ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’?
Before we dive in here, anyone who has not watched the two-episode premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi should continue reading at their own risk. Spoilers in this article will be kept to a minimum but some key points may be touched on.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Top 10 Creatures In The 'Star Wars' Universe
The Star Wars universe hosts some of the most amazing creatures in science fiction. Incredibly talented designers have created a galaxy-worth of creatures contextual to the alien worlds they reside in. My first Star Wars experience was with the prequel trilogy. As such, there were many creatures and aliens from that era that captured my imagination.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Kathleen Kennedy Learned The Wrong Lesson From 'Solo'
Kathleen Kennedy, head of Lucasfilm, said to Vanity Fair, “There should be moments along the way when you learn things.” Usually, that would be an excellent way to live, being open to lessons along the way. It’s a problem, though, when people learn the wrong lessons. The lesson Kennedy is talking about here is why she thinks the standalone Star Wars film Solo: A Star Wars Story did relatively poorly at the box office. She says the problem with the movie was that they recast the role of Han Solo.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars | Who Exactly Were The Trade Federation?
The trade federation was an essential organism in the Prequel Trilogy. It was a vastly different enemy from the Empire and the stormtroopers of the Original Trilogy, and it was what brought something different to those films. It played a key role in the unfolding events of Episodes I, II, and III, serving as a manipulative element of Chancellor Palpatine, also known as Darth Sidious, for his final plan of Order 66 and the transformation of the Republic into the Galactic Empire. Once the plan was completed, the Federation was stripped of all power and ceased to exist as such, annexing itself to the Empire. However, it already had its history, existing long before the events of The Phantom Menace.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
General Grievous | The History Of The Kaleesh War Lord
General Grievous was a memorable character from the moment he was introduced. The cyborg was an odd mix of organic and robot with little explanation of how he came to be. He was shown to be smart and extremely powerful in a fight, with a strong vendetta against the Republic. Grievous fought loyally for the Separatists until his death at the hands of the Jedi. His history isn’t so widely known, so let’s start at a time when the full concept of Grievous didn’t exist.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Padme Amidala | The History Of A Queen
One of the most unsettling scenes for me, and I’m sure for many others, in the Star Wars saga was the death of Padmé Amidala during the events of Revenge of the Sith. The cause of her death has remained an active topic of debate and speculation among fans for a long time. However, in the movie, it was stated that Padmé had “lost the will to live” and died of a broken heart. In her own words, Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the dark side broke her heart.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
The History Behind One Of The Most Revered Jedi To Ever Live
Mace Windu was one of the most revered Force sensitive humans. He possessed a power known as shatterpoint. Shatterpoint was a unique power for Jedi and this power allowed Windu to recognize vulnerabilities in objects via the Force and then exploit them using the shatterpoint ability. Mace Windu was able to recognize weaknesses in objects and structures surrounding him and people as well. This unique power made Mace Windu an exceptionally dangerous foe in battle. Besides this shatterpoint power, Mace Windu possessed the gift of foresight, where he had many glimpses of the future where he envisioned himself wielding a purple-bladed lightsaber.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
A History Of The First Jedi To Become One With The Force
Force ghosts and beings becoming one with the Force seem synonymous with Star Wars at this point. That has not always been the case, however. The concept of becoming one with the Force is something the Jedi only learned about towards the end of the Jedi Council’s existence, and only a handful of Jedi have been able to achieve this. The first of which was Qui-Gon Jinn.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Ki-Adi-Mundi, The History Behind The Cerean Jedi Master
Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi, wielder of the Force and a binary brain, was a respected member of the Jedi Council. Much like the majority of the Jedi Order, Master Mundi tragically lost his life at the hands of the clones after the emperor ordered the execution of Order 66. Before that, however, he lived a life full of adversity, triumph, and shortcomings that helped shape him into the Jedi he was, for better or worse.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Opinion | Can a Star Wars Story Stand Alone and Not Be Connected to the Greater Star Wars Story?
There are many different stories throughout the vast Star Wars galaxy, and there's undoubtedly the potential for many others. There are many things that people love about Star Wars: the family drama, the extravagant space battles, the rivalry between the mystical Jedi and Sith, trillions of alien species, and the many wars and conflicts throughout the galaxy. A question that we can ask ourselves is this: can a story in the Star Wars galaxy be told completely separate from the main Star Wars saga? To develop a legitimate opinion, one must lay some ground rules on what a story in the Star Wars galaxy would look like, and then decide if it’s really possible to still be Star Wars without being connected to the Star Wars that we all know.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Kumail Nanjiani Shares First Details About His Role In ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’
He was among the 12 original cast members who were announced back in March of 2021 and he can briefly be seen looking rather desperate in the trailer that dropped on May 4 2022, but until now there was no information on what character Kumail Nanjiani would play in Obi-Wan Kenobi, or what his backstory would be.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
