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Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
Will This Mystical 'Rebels' Character Ever Return?
Season 3 of Star Wars Rebels introduced a new character: the Bendu, a giant moose-like creature that lived on the planet Attolon. Bendu, who was voiced by famous Dr. Who actor Tom Baker, described himself as the center of the Force, the one in the middle between the light and the dark side. The series didn’t give much backstory on this mystical creature, other than he was immensely powerful, had a deep knowledge and understanding of the Force and didn’t want to get involved in the matters of the galaxy.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
10 Things You Never Knew About Ewan McGregor
With Obi-Wan Kenobi set to premiere on the Disney+ soon, now seems like a good time to talk about some things that may not be widely known about Ewan McGregor, who will be reprising his role from the Star Wars prequel trilogy as the venerated titular Jedi-in-exile. Here is a list (in no particular order) of ten things that you may not know about the actor behind the robes.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
The Tragedy Of The Mandalorian Princess: The Potential Of A Bo-Katan Story
Bo-Katan Kryze first debuted in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars. We have seen her appear in Star Wars Rebels and The Mandalorian. Bo-Katan started as Pre Vizsla’s right hand in the militaristic splinter group Death Watch. Her interesting character arc began in the Death Watch's quest to restore Mandalore’s warrior “greatness” from the pacifist reign of Bo-Katan's sister, Duchess Satine. Ever since, her story has been filled with tragedy, treasury, and a persistent hope of one day reclaiming her planet. But how much do we know about Bo-Katan’s fight for Mandalore and what can we expect to see from her moving forward in the Star Wars franchise?
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
List Of The Saddest Episodes In 'The Clone Wars'
When The Clone Wars TV series released in 2008, it was met with high reviews and was loved by fans of all ages. The series aired from 2008 to 2020 and through that time it shed more light on the Clone Wars itself, introducing new Jedi and clone characters alike. It gave Anakin Skywalker a much more realistic fall to the dark side and provided depth for every character involved in the films. But despite being promoted as a show for children, there were several episodes that seemed to be geared more towards its older audience. The Clone Wars has never shied away from showing the darker side of Star Wars and it knows just how to emotionally crush fans. Here we will showcase some of the most heart breaking parts of the show, in a list of the top 5 saddest episodes of The Clone Wars.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Embrace The Cinematic Spirit With The 'Star Wars' RPG
A galaxy far, far away can be as close as your game table. With Star Wars Celebration Anaheim right around the corner and speculation rampant about the future of storytelling in our favorite universe, you might be feeling the urge to create your own Star Wars story. There are many avenues to explore, from creating fan art and films to writing fanfiction, but few can give you the same instant gratification of bringing your friends together to roll some dice and make up stories as a group. We are talking about the Star Wars Roleplaying Game and how you can use it to make part of the ongoing Star Wars saga your own.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Why 'The Mandalorian' Should Only Last Five Seasons
The problem with any successful show is knowing when to call it quits. The Mandalorian has only been out a few years but is already considered a top pick when fans are asked “what is the best Star Wars content.” But is there a danger in letting it run for too long?
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
When Will Darth Vader Fight Maul?
It's a matchup that fans have been wanting for years. Ever since the premiere of The Phantom Menace back in 1999, the Star Wars fandom has been arguing over who would win in a fight; Darth Vader or Maul. With wildly different lightsabers, powers, and fighting styles, Vader and Maul would surely be one of the most unique and entertaining fights in the history of Star Wars. Though up until Season 4 of The Clone Wars, it was a purely fantastical one. Prior to the creation of the animated series, Maul's official death was when he was bisected by Obi-Wan Kenobi, which occurred while Anakin Skywalker was still a child. So at the time, a duel between Vader and Maul seemed impossible. That was until 2001 when a Star Wars comic gifted fans with that very duel.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Movies That Influenced 'Star Wars': How A Hollywood Epic Contributed To Anakin's Journey
"We don't make a photograph just with a camera, we bring to the act of photography all the books we have read, the movies we have seen, the music we have heard, the people we have loved." (Ansel Adams)
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'The Mandalorian' Star Seemingly Reveals Release Window For Season 3
Fans are used to reveals where the bomb has been dropped that there is to be something new coming with very little information to go on. While it can be annoying to some to not know any information about what is to come, to others it opens up their minds to speculate on all kinds of possibilities. Even if none of those thoughts come to fruition, it keeps the imagination alive among fans with the thought of “what if?” With the new season of The Mandalorian fast approaching, there has been much speculation as to what will occur, as well as which characters will make an appearance, return to the show, or possibly leave the show. However, the question at the top of everyone’s list is when will it be released?
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Opinion: George Lucas' Biggest Mistake With The Special Editions
With the Special Editions, George Lucas introduced countless changes to the original trilogy. Most of them were done to restore the degrading picture and sound quality or add special effect shots that were not possible in the late 70s and early 80s. But some of these changes were more controversial, like adding a digital Jabba the Hutt in A New Hope, whose appearance is, to say it kindly, leaves some room for improvements, or the infamous “Han didn’t shoot first” alteration.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Should 'Star Wars' Directors Start Focusing On The Story Rather Than Callbacks?
It is almost that time of year again and everyone loves an Easter egg, right? Of course, I am not talking about the chocolate variety. I am referring to those little gems that get inserted into trailers, movies, and television shows that are designed to surprise the observant out there who happen to notice them. These days, it feels like we are engaging in an Easter egg hunt rather than watching a story unfold.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
