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New 'Disney Gallery' Episode Reveals Plo Koon Was Used To Keep Luke's Cameo A Secret From Everyone Involved
Following the success of The Mandalorian, Disney and Lucasfilm began the series Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, which provided a look behind the scenes of the series. The newest episode focused on the season 2 finale, specifically around keeping Luke Skywalker's cameo a secret, and it was full of emotion. We also found out just how far they went in order to keep it secret and avoid any spoilers.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThandiwe Newton Disappointed Over Her Character Dying In 'Solo'
When Solo: A Star Wars Story came out in 2018, it did not fulfill the box office expectations that Lucasfilm and Disney had for the film. Despite the behind the scenes troubles and substantial reshoots, many fans enjoyed it, and it became somewhat of a cult hit in circles. Certain threads from the film ended up continuing in other media, including the current War of the Bounty Hunters comic event. However, while many fans were happy with the film, Thandiwe Newton, who portrayed Val, was not.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismEverything You Need To Know About The Death Star
Even current Star Wars lore includes a number of so called superweapons, beginning with the ancient conflicts between Jedi and Sith, and ending with Starkiller Base and Final Order’s Star Destroyers. The first ever superweapon to appear in Star Wars and probably the most famous is the First Death Star, also designated DS-1 Orbital Battle Station. Although its time of operation was actually far shorter than that of its construction, it had a lasting impact on the galaxy, far beyond the destruction of Alderaan, or its annihilation by Luke Skywalker. What follows is everything you need to know about one of the Empire’s most terrifying weapon in a nutshell.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Reason Darth Vader Built His Fortress On Mustafar
Darth Vader is arguable one of the best villains in pop culture, which has been stated numerous times before. What would a dark, imposing, evil villain be without a dark and looming castle to abide in? Fortunately, Vader has one of the best and most sinister castles in pop culture as well. Built on the site of Vader’s greatest defeat and sinister planet in itself, Vader’s Castle, or Vader’s Fortress if you prefer, overlooks the lava-filled crevices of Mustafar. It is as dark, menacing, and evil as the person who inhabits it. However, the castle actually has a deeper connection and purpose for the Sith than just appearance.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismFacts About Bossk Only Die Hard 'Star Wars' Fans Will Know
"Bounty hunters! We don't need their scum!" -Admiral Piett (The Empire Strikes Back) Bossk, the infamous Trandoshan bounty hunter, was first introduced in The Empire Strikes Back. He was part of a group of bounty hunters summoned by Darth Vader and welcomed aboard his Star Destroyer as part of his efforts to locate and capture the Millennium Falcon, which had, to that point, been eluding the Empire. Although it was not clear what he said, he clearly was quite displeased with Admiral Piett's unrestrained disgust about having bounty hunters aboard his ship. Since his initial appearance in The Empire Strikes Back, Bossk, like many of the other bounty hunters, has become a cult favorite of Star Wars fans. This article will discuss some of the things that die hard Star Wars fans know (or should know) about this reptilian bounty hunter. This article will focus exclusively on canon.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismOriginal Jabba The Hutt From 'A New Hope' Has Been Made Canon
Did you know Jabba the Hutt was once a human instead of a giant slug creature? Like many things in Star Wars and the story of the franchise, things change and evolve with time. Concepts change, character design changes, and in other cases some characters are fused together to become a single character. The biggest example of course being Anakin and Darth Vader, obviously. Thus is the fluid nature of George Lucas’ creative process.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismLife Day One-Shot Comic Coming From Marvel
Many people (including George Lucas himself) would like to forget the Star Wars Holiday Special that aired November 17, 1978 and was never rebroadcast. However. Other parts of the franchise have since included references to it, including last year's The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. And earlier this year, the animated segment that introduced Boba Fett was actually included on Disney+ under the title "The Story of the Faithful Wookiee."
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismFive 'Star Wars' Spin-offs That Need To Happen
The beloved and highly anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi series is coming out soon, fulfilling many fans’ dreams. What other Star Wars series can we dream of next? With so many other Star Wars spin-offs coming out like Ahsoka, new seasons of The Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett, Visions, and Droids, what else can we want? We may be in danger of becoming oversaturated with Star Wars shows. Until then, let us look at the Star Wars spin-offs that need to happen.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism'Star Wars' Theory: Luke Was To Deflect Attention Away From Leia, The True Secret Weapon Against The Emperor
"No. There is another." The revelation that Luke and Leia are siblings was one of the biggest plot twists in cinema history, and it is one that fans continue to talk and debate to this day. These revelations also proved that Luke was not, in fact, the last Jedi, and that Leia had an equal potential to become a Jedi master. Had Leia known about her heritage sooner, she might have been able to not only lead the Rebels against the Empire, but also fight against the Sith alongside her brother. A new theory suggests that perhaps this was the plan for Leia the entire time.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe 3 Most Underrated Arcs Of 'The Clone Wars'
As most Star Wars fans know by now, some of the best Star Wars storytelling is contained within The Clone Wars animated show. With plentiful lightsaber duels, clone vs droids firefights, political intrigue, and social commentary, there is something for everyone in this well-written and highly entertaining show. While many audiences are familiar with the most popular arcs of this show, including Umbara, the Siege of Mandalore, and the Ryloth arc, there are several exceptional stories within the show that do not receive the recognition they deserve. Here we will be examining three of these arcs and what they bring to the show as a whole.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismThe Reason Why Boba Fett's New Ship Name Actually Makes Sense
Boba Fett is, without a doubt, one of the coolest characters in Star Wars. He has been a fan favorite since his debut even though he was inevitably defeated by a blind Han Solo. With his appearance in The Mandalorian and upcoming series The Book of Boba Fett, it seems like his character is finally getting the justice he deserves. However, like most things in Star Wars, he is not without some form of controversy. In this situation, the controversy surrounds Boba Fett’s ship rather than the character himself.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in FuturismCharacters Who Should (And Shouldn't) Appear In 'The Bad Batch' Season 2
It has been a little more than a week since Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 1 wrapped up. The finale left fans with mixed reception, but in any case, there is a lot of speculation regarding season 2, such as which familiar characters may pop up. I have thought this over, listing characters who would probably fit well in season 2, as well as characters whom I believe have no place in season 2. So here are some characters who should and shouldn't appear in The Bad Batch season 2.
Culture SlatePublished 3 years ago in Futurism