star wars
Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
About J.J. Abrams
J.J. Abrams may have rebooted the beloved galaxy of far, far away forward into the previously static Star Wars timeline, but to truly appreciate the expanse of George Lucas’ universe, it is perhaps better to take a step back. By exploring the unexamined nooks and crannies of the Star Wars universe, we are exposed to regions, realms, and characters that, even though they have never seen the big screen (yet), have a compelling and inspiring tale to tell.
By Erica Stel4 years ago in Futurism
5 Ways that the World would Change under the First Order
[Contains possible spoilers to the Star Wars sequel trilogy] One day, you find your commute to work interrupted as a fleet of Resurgent-class star destroyers appears in the skies above. The First Order has arrived, and they want Earth! Described as a "military junta" or in other words, a government run by military leaders, they successfully bring the world's militaries to heel. These are some of the major changes that you might see to the planet post-First Order takeover:
By Daniel Teach4 years ago in Futurism
Is Star Wars Dead?
With the fully released Obi-Wan Kenobi show and Star Wars fans still upset with the content, it is safe to assume that people are starting to get over the franchise. Disney has made sure to keep fans entertained with multiple shows already streaming and upcoming yet the complaint is the same. The quality of these shows have deteriorated. The Mandalorian being the first Star Wars Disney plus show was well made with excellent visuals and good music. This show had many fans happy with the content Disney was providing, however that success didn’t carry over to the Book of Boba Fett. Personally, I enjoyed the Book of Boba Fett, yet many didn’t and have mixed feelings about it. The same goes for the recently released Obi-Wan show.
By almostgQQdenough4 years ago in Futurism
Review of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Checking in with a review of the six-episode season of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney, which I thought was just superb. In fact, I liked it better than any of the Star Wars movies released since the prequel trilogy, 1999-2005 -- which I liked almost as much as the original trilogy, which I flat-out loved.
By Paul Levinson4 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Sued This Franchise Over An Injured Droid
The rivalry between Star Wars and Star Trek is legendary (and nowadays more or less a thing of the past), but back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was another skirmish around fictional things happening in outer space aside from Han Solo vs. James T. Kirk or the USS Enterprise vs. the Millennium Falcon. This time it was Twentieth Century Fox against Universal Pictures and George Lucas against Glen A. Larson. Star Wars vs. Battlestar Galactica.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Proves To Fans that Stormtroopers Are Way Scarier Than Realized
Ominous music plays as the stormtroopers march in. Stormtroopers or TK stormtroopers or TK troopers are the infantry soldiers of the Galactic Empire. They are easily identified by their stark white armor consisting of white plastoid plates over a black body glove along with their standard issued E-11 blaster rifle. They also wore a helmet that was easily put on and taken off. Although we never see what a stormtrooper looks like under their helmet in the original trilogy except for when Luke and Han disguised themselves as one when they boarded the first Death Star to save Princess Leia in Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope. The stormtroopers have served the Empire since its beginning when the Clone Wars ended and the Sith Lord Darth Sidious declared himself the Galactic Emperor. They may have even taken their name from the “storm” of the galactic history.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
The Real Reason Porgs Were In 'Star Wars'
After the launch of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, one squat figure seemed to be everywhere. Plushie Porgs lined up on supermarket shelves. They were plastered on t-shirts, Funko Pops, backpacks, and anything Etsy could think of. But Porgs were not just created for the merchandising possibilities. They were the solution to a problem on Ahch-To.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
How Belief Drives the Star Wars Universe
Some of the most beautiful kinds of stories to me, are the ones that challenge the protagonist’s ideas. Some type of dogma-altering discovery necessitates their adaptation to the new status quo, and they evolve. Armed with a more holistic knowledge of their world, they discover they are capable of overcoming their obstacles. These stories acknowledge that failure and ignorance can be necessary precedents to becoming who that character is meant to be.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Review (Season 1)
Under Disney’s stewardship, Star Wars has faltered on the big screen, but has found greater success on the small-screen format in recent years. Following on from The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi has been highly anticipated for years. It’s a shame then that this tale will leave you wanting.
By Robert Cain4 years ago in Futurism
The Original Trilogy-Sized Elephant In The Room With Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Shows
The finale of the Obi-Wan Kenobi show on Disney+ may have had some nostalgic and emotional moments, but Disney's battle to avoid continuity errors has taken a toll once again, particularly with the dedicated fans of the Original Trilogy. (Spoilers for Obi-Wan Kenobi ahead).
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
'Weird Al' Yankovic Returns To Star Wars In New LEGO Special
To quote The Simpsons, “He who is tired of Weird Al is tired of life.” From “Another One Rides the Bus” to “White & Nerdy,” Alfred “Weird Al” Yankovic has been a master of song parody. His iconic singing voice and skills with the accordion have made him a staple of silly songwriting whose satires of popular songs occasionally outweigh the popularity of the songs they were based on. As such, Weird Al has made sure to poke fun at some of the biggest names in music as well as some of the most popular franchises in all of pop culture.
By Culture Slate4 years ago in Futurism
