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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
Is 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Set To Miss Out On The Emmys This Year?
Award season is underway, with the Oscars and Grammys come and gone, and the Tony Award and Emmys up in the coming weeks. While Star Wars is no stranger to the award shows, they do not exactly bring in the gold as often as non-franchise films and shows.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
The 10 Worst Star Wars Planets
Planets are a huge part of the Star Wars universe. There are countless planets in the galaxy, and more are even being introduced to this day. Fans have their favorites, the ones that are lush and full of life, have character, or even a special meaning. What about the least favorite planets? The ones not even characters in Star Wars want to set foot in. Most of these planets are terrible and inhospitable to anyone that doesn't live there. These are the 10 worst planets in Star Wars.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Why ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Is The Best Thing To Come Out Of The Saga So Far
Fans of Star Wars will forever debate what is the best overall content in the saga? The trilogies, anthology films, and several shows all have their potential arguments but surprisingly enough, the underrated and often overlooked show Star Wars Rebels is by far, the best (completed) entry to date.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
5 Superweapons That Make The Death Star Look Like A Peashooter
It might be “no moon,” but the Death Star is a truly formidable weapon in the Star Wars universe. Capable of destroying entire planets at the command of any Hammer Horror legend. But while Tarkin and his allies may think this technological terror is the peak of power for the Empire, it does indeed pale in the power of not only the force but these five other superweapons in the Star Wars Universe.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Hayden Christensen Describes His Experience Wearing The Darth Vader Suit Again
Today while in London during a photo event, Hayden Christensen was asked a few questions about his return as the iconic Darth Vader. In an interview clocking in just under two minutes, he spoke about returning to the role after so long away from it, his relationship with co-star Ewan McGregor, and even filled us in on what it was like to don the Dark Lord of the Sith's one of a kind armor. Hayden seemed very happy to be back in his role as Anakin, smiling the whole time and recalling how he enjoyed filming the prequels with Ewan. It seems like he is giddy about his upcoming appearance in Obi-Wan Kenobi, and to be honest so are we.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
We Watched The Siege of Mandalore & Episode III Fan Edit, Here Are Our Thoughts
It was early 2020, the pandemic had just begun and most folks were staying home. I was helping my cousin buy his first new car, when the two of us sat down with the finance manager of the dealership I noticed that he had a lot of Star Wars memorabilia. Like most super fans of the franchise, we eventually started talking Star Wars. He clued me in on the existence of a fan edit of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, an edit that combined scenes from The Clone Wars as well as a few scenes from the 2005 micro animated series. We eagerly watched this four-hour supercut and collected our thoughts for our readers.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
10 Ways 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Could Mess Up Star Wars Continuity
It's exciting that Disney+ is revisiting the era between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope with the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi show. There is a lot of potential story to mine. However, it can feel like Disney is treading on hallowed ground.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
The Story Of Anakin Skywalker's Only Padawan
Since her debut in 2008’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, fans of all levels would have come across Ahsoka Tano at some point. While much of her journey is limited to what you have seen on screen, did you know about her life in between all of the content which has been shown so far? We will explore the fascinating life of Ahsoka Tano, her accomplishments, her hardships, and much, much more.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
What Would A ‘Star Wars’ Droid Focused Movie Look Like?
It is a great time to follow Star Wars. The legendary Obi-Wan Kenobi will soon return to the screen along with Darth Vader and possibly Darth Sidious. Fan favorites like Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, and Grogu will arrive in a galaxy near you too, in new Star Wars TV shows.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Why ‘Rogue Squadron’ Really Should Be A Disney+ Series
Star Wars Rogue Squadron will potentially be the next great Star Wars film to come to theaters near us, hopefully in 2023. Directed by Patty Jenkins, very little is known about this film, only that it will have the name of the famous X-Wing Squadron that helped the Rebel Alliance defeat the Evil Empire during the Galactic Civil War. First introduced in the Legends X-Wing Novel Series by Michael Stackpool, the name is famous among the Star Wars fandom. Whether or not the movie will have anything to do with the books of Legends is yet to be known, however one thing that has come to mind with this author is the following question; Should it be a movie at all, maybe it should be a Disney+ series?
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
The Most Impressive Things A Non-Force User Has Done In ‘Star Wars’
Force users such as the Jedi and the Sith have frequently been the focal point of Star Wars content, showcasing the astonishing feats one could do with the power of the Force from influencing others' thoughts via mind tricks to lifting enormous objects with their minds. Non-Force users, on the other hand, also have a long track record and their fair share of impressive feats throughout lore. While the list is certainly non-exhaustive, a few are highlighted below to show the diverse nature of power and influence a non-Force user has in the galaxy far, far away.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
The History Of Star Wars' Master Manipulator
Throughout Star Wars media, for better or worse, there has always been one master antagonist either pulling the strings or attempting to prevent our heroes from winning: Sheev Palpatine. Although Palpatine is a universally known character, not all may be familiar with his story and how he came to be the most powerful Sith in the galaxy.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
