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How One Of Padme Amidala's Most Trusted Allies Betrayed Her
“Et tu, Brute?” Those are among the final words of Julius Caesar in the titular play by William Shakespeare and have become a phrase for betrayal. And in a franchise like Star Wars, you can’t be too safe from betrayal, not when the Dark Side’s around. With this dark force enveloping the galaxy, it’s almost guaranteed to destroy a Jedi and create a Sith in their place. But what about the non-force sensitives? Are they not liable to turn their backs on their allies and side with their former enemies? Unfortunately, it is possible, and it has happened to even the best of them and us.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
New Details On 'Star Wars: Shadows Of The Sith' Revealed
The Empire’s defeat and the death of the Emperor did not bring the peace Luke Skywalker so desired. Luke saw his father, Anakin Skywalker, find redemption before dying, leaving Luke saddened and remorseful. Five years later, Jedi Master Luke Skywalker would begin constructing his own Jedi temple to teach a new generation of Jedi. Little does Luke know that evil lurks on a dark and ashy planet. The dark side of the Force holds fast in the shadows as it did for millennia before the rise of Sidious, and now Sidious is about to rise again.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How This Infamous Droid Uploaded Its' Consciousness To The Death Star II
"Hey, we don’t serve their kind here!" The cantina owner Wuher’s distain for droids is understandable, considering all the mayhem and destruction the droid army of the Separatists had caused during the Clone Wars. But this was not the only time that sentient machines presented a serious threat to living beings. In Daniel José Older’s cannon novel Last Shot (2018) a Pau’an name Fyzen Gor tried to take over the galaxy by creating an army of cyborgs, until he was stopped by Han Solo and Lando Calrissian.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Why The Mandalorian Had No Idea The Force Existed
As The Mandalorian heads into season 3, you might be wondering why Din Djarin is not familiar with the Jedi and the way of the Force. I mean who does not know about the Force, and that the Jedi are followers of the Force who use it to fight against the evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. It is interesting that a Star Wars film or series would have a character that is unaware of the Force and its powers in the time after Return of the Jedi. Well, let’s look at this for a moment to understand why Din Djarin might not have been aware of Grogu’s mysterious powers. After all, if it weren’t for Grogu and the Force, Din Djarin would not be alive. Din Djarin was pretty much doomed when he was trying to get the mudhorn’s egg in “Chapter 2: The Child.” If it were not for Grogu’s timely use of the Force, Djarin’s life would have ended back in the second episode of The Mandalorian Season 1.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How Legends Luke Skywalker Shared A Sith Trait
What if there was a red lightsaber that was crafted and wielded by a character you would never expect? Star Wars Legends explored a storyline that took many fans by surprise. The person who created the red lightsaber? Luke Skywalker.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Mark Hamill Drops Another Tearjerking Tribute To Carrie Fisher On Twitter
When the world lost Carrie Fisher back in 2016, it was a shocker to everyone. The collective fanbase and her closest friends and family all joined in mourning the actress who was a true pop culture icon in her role as Princess Leia. We all remember the days following as people shared their favorite memories of Fisher both in Star Wars and in life.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Why 'Star Wars' Should Move Past Its Source Material
The story of Star Wars has always been the story of the Skywalker Saga. The adventures of Luke, Anakin, Leia, and the rest of the Skywalker clan. Most of the stories that come out, be it The Mandalorian, the Ahsoka series, or even the High Republic books in some cases are still very much connected either spiritually or directly to the main saga stories of Episodes 1-9. Many would say that the Saga is the source material of Star Wars. However, how long can this material be rested upon before the well runs dry? Should Star Wars move beyond its source material?
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How 'The Batman' Sequel Could Introduce Mr. Freeze
*Spoilers for The Batman* Revenge is a dish best served cold. Over the last few weeks, The Batman, director and writer Matt Reeves' take on the Caped Crusader, has proven to be a smash hit. Critics, fans, and audiences alike seem to agree that this latest adaptation of the DC Comics character is a faithful yet fresh take on the classic hero. The film portrays a more grounded yet stylistic version of Gotham City and its Dark Knight, focusing on gothic noir and detective work, much like the earlier incarnations of the comics. With a serial killer Riddler and a younger Bruce Wayne, still struggling to solidify himself in the minds of his allies and enemies, this latest cinematic entry in the Batman franchise has effectively laid the ground work for a new series, filled with potential for future stories and characters.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
The NEW 'Star Wars' Machete Order
Since the release of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, there have been constant debates about the viewing order for the Star Wars films. Some have argued release order, and some have argued chronological order. It sometimes depends on whether or not one is a first-time viewer of the franchise.
By Steven Shinder4 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Reveals How Luke's Voice Was Achieved For 'The Book Of Boba Fett'
One of the biggest surprises with the newest entries in the "Mando-verse" has been the use of legacy characters, specifically Jedi Grand Master Luke Skywalker. The original protagonist of the Star Wars universe, Luke has undergone many changes from the Legends stories of his time post-Return of the Jedi, to the current cannon with his appearances in Mandalorian and Book of Boba Fett. Despite what you think about his canonical onscreen actions during the sequel trilogy and the Disney+ series, the CGI work done on Luke's face and the "voice acting" behind the character's return is a technological marvel.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Mark Hamill Shares What His Favorite 'Star Wars' Movie Is
As with any cast member of a tentpole movie franchise or enduring series, one of the most common questions is “What’s your favorite?” As fans, we want to know because we wonder if they share the same opinion and have the same taste as us and if it’s for the same reasons. We also want to know if it differs from ours and why. I find it all fascinating. My son, for instance, loves the universally panned (by critics and Joe Public alike), and he claims, “anyone who says they don’t like it, doesn’t understand it.” So when Mark Hamill shares what his favorite Star Wars film is, we take note.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Chilling 'Rise Of Skywalker' Concept Art Shows Horrible Fate For Chewbacca
With the Rise of Skywalker, you either love it, or you hate it, no more, no less. Of course, there were a lot of behind the scenes production politics going on that resulted in the film being what it is. But that’s not why I write this article. We’re here because of a certain part of the behind-the-scenes process. A series of concept art that shows what might have happened to everyone’s favorite Wookie, Chewbacca. That’s right, we have concept art ready to show you, which should help shed some light on the subject of Episode IX.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
