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Why Darth Talon Is One Of Star Wars' Most Unique Sith Lords
"Apprentice — do you know why your Master had to die?""Because you ordered it, Master."― Darth Krayt and Darth Talon Star Wars as a whole is ripe with lore. Whether it is the movies, which are canonical to the franchise's lore, the books, or even the comics that serve as the "Extended Universe," where various Sith Lords, Jedi Knights, and even soldiers served throughout the history of the universe. This includes names such as Darth Talon and Darth Nihl, who served as two of the most powerful Sith Lords of their time under the servitude of Darth Krayt.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Futurism
A 'Force' For Change: New Writer Brought On To Rewrite Colin Trevorrow's 'Star Wars: Episode IX' Script
Do you sense that, is there is a disturbance coming in the Force? While we are still months away from Disney once again ruling the box office with its Star Wars franchise, "new hope" is high for Rian Johnson's upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The lives of Skywalkers and Sith are a little hazy beyond Episode VIII, but that hasn't stopped fans of the space opera looking ahead to the future.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
'Leia' Whisper On My Pillow: Star Wars Anthology Points To Leia Becoming A Jedi In 'Episode VIII'
Lighting up our lightsabers and heading back some 40 years across the cosmos, it appears that one of the most famous sci-fi sagas to grace cinema could've been completely different. Just in time for Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the world of Wookiees is taking a trip back to 1977 and the era of Star Wars: A New Hope. Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View is an anthology book that not only affects the events of A New Hope, but drastically alters the intended Skywalker arc for #TheEmpireStrikesBack and possibly beyond.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Cool Hand Luke: 'The Last Jedi' Contains A Big 'Return Of The Jedi' Easter Egg
Cue heavy breathing from behind a respirator because the galaxy far, far away just got a little closer. With only a few months until Rian Johnson brings us Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the latest trailer for the sci-fi spectacle went and broke the internet. With the brooding cloud from the dark side of the Force looming over us, the latest footage had us questioning who is good and who is bad in #TheLastJedi.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Cuteness Overload: Star Wars Fandom Has Turned Against The Porgs From 'The Last Jedi'
Forget Wookiees, Ewoks or even Yoda; Star Wars has a new cuddly critter for fans to obsess over. After being previously glimpsed in promotional material, the latest trailer for Rian Johnson's Star Wars: The Last Jedi gave us an adorable look at the Porgs. Quite what a Porg is remains to be seen, but as some sort of cross between an seal and a hamster, they are just too cute to handle.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
'The Last Jedi': Holding My Breath
I realize that when Star Wars: The Force Awakens bowed two years ago at around Christmas time, it was essentially a retelling of 1977's Star Wars, but with an updated storyline and a new cast. I know that, but I fell in love with this new series of Star Wars films and almost since the last frame of The Force Awakens, I've been eagerly anticipating the soft open of The Last Jedi, the next installment of this current trilogy, on December 14.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars-Crossed Lovers: John Boyega Teases Finn And Poe Relationship For 'The Last Jedi'
As the Lucasverse powers up its lightsabers once more for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, fans of the sci-fi spectacle are breathing heavily into their Vader respirators in anticipation of Episode VIII. However, even with two action-packed trailers, the plot of the film is still more shadowy than Kylo Ren's true intentions. That being said, we could have news of a fan-favorite pairing that could rock that galaxy far, far away forever.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Could the Boba Fett Standalone Star Wars Film Take Place AFTER 'Return of the Jedi'?
(Article will contain spoilers for Star Wars Episode 1-6) Ever since Disney took control of the Star Wars franchise it has been known that they plan on attempting to make films separate from the original saga.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Futurism
Will These 5 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Mysteries Be Solved in 'Rogue One'?
Rogue One will mark the first time we get to see a Star Wars movie set apart from the main movies chronology. So, we as fans don't really know what to expect from this completely original story or what secrets it could hold.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: The Last Jedi — Are the Jedi Being Phased out for Force-Sensitive Users?
Disney/Lucasfilm finally unveiled the titled for Star Wars: Episode VIII, which turned out to be Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It's a good thing too, after several fan-made posters made their way online, a number of people were convinced that Episode VIII was under the working title of something like "Fall Of The Resistance." Luckily, the title of #TheLastJedi is both satisfying to hear of and thought-provoking at the same time.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars Episode VII Deleted Scene Could See Unkar Plutt Seek Future Revenge
It's been over a year since #StarWars Episode VII: The Force Awakens premiered in theaters and there's still more footage coming to light. The latest footage to be revealed is of a deleted scene involving Unkar Plutt, Rey, and Chewbacca.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
"She Would Be Proud to How She's Represented": John Boyega Opens Up About Carrie Fisher's Departure in 'Star Wars'
Her smile was bright, her laugh was loud, but her heart was kind. Her life was a constant struggle with her inner demons was a silent battle she kept hidden from her fans, but her family, her friends, and loved ones knew of her inner battle. Since her passing, Carrie Fisher has been remembered fondly by her friends, her family, and her fans.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Futurism