Ever since the fantasy worlds have become popular, there have been fandoms and fandom battles about heroes and villains. Who would win, who is stronger? Comparing the heroes of the same world might be easy since the rules are often already written and one can refer to the books or comics. However, comparisons between different …
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There are two main factions in George Lucas’ Star Wars universe – the Jedi and the Sith. The former represent the Light Side of the Force and are the protagonists of Lucas’ world, while the latter are practitioners of the Dark Side of the Force and are the antagonists. The Jedi are quite powerful Force …
The Mandalorians have become extremely popular thanks to the success of Disney’s The Mandalorian, a spin-off TV show set during the early days of the New Republic. Despite their turbulent history, the Mandalorians have remained fierce fighters and one of the best-known races in George Lucas’ Star Wars universe. Among other things, the Mandalorians are …
Thanks to the popularity of Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian, the Mandalorians – a very specific and important race in the Star Wars mythos – have once again entered the spotlight. This race of exceptional warriors has become the topic of interest by a lot of fans and people keep asking different questions about them, some …
Gift buying may be one of the most stressful things you can go through. We can all agree that even when you know what your friends would like it can be challenging to find one of a kind gifts for the closest people in your life. In case you are looking for a perfect gift …
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After the Skywalker saga, which spanned nine major films and two spin-off feature films, finally came to an end, we decided to make – as usual – the best and most authoritative list of the eleven films that marked and raised not just one, but many generations of film lovers. And therefore – May the …
The Transformers franchise is one of the oldest of its kind. Ever since it was first released in 1984 it managed to touch upon many different themes in the Transformers universe. One of these themes is how do transformers reproduce and surprisingly the franchise offers several different answers depending on which continuity you look at …
In George Lucas’ Star Wars mythos, the lightsabers are one of the most recognizable elements of the whole narrative. These weapons are exceptionally powerful and, as Obi-Wan Kenobi once described them, “not as clumsy or random as a blaster; an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.” The lightsaber is usually associated with the Jedi …
The Star Wars franchise was full of important events that helped shape the narrative and that had an essential influence on what happened within the stories. Sadly (or not, depends on how you look at it), most of these events have to do with betrayal – Anakin betrays the Jedi, Darth Vader betrays Darth Sidious, …
Despite being an antagonist, Darth Vader is one of the best known characters from George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise. This makes sense, since Darth Vader’s story is central to Lucas’s narrative, both in its evolution and in its legacy. This is why we have decided to make Darth Vader the topic of today’s article, or …
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The Matrix trilogy is an extremely rewarding experience, allowing the viewer to immerse themself in a world that plays with the idea of reality through the perspective of philosophy, religion and technology. Another neat thing about the original trilogy is the fact that it was released in chronological order making it easy for the viewer …
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When George Lucas launchedthe franchise in 1977, with themovie Star Wars (later titled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope for continuity reasons), no one expected that it would become one of the biggest stories of the modern area. Star Wars wasn’t initially that successful, but as the years passed, the franchise became a …
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Published in 1965, Frank Herbert’s novel Dune has become one of the most popular and most influential sci-fi works in the history of the genre. The story follows young Paul Atreides and his quest to save the planet Arrakis from different fractions – most notably the Harkonnens – who want to exploit the melange, which is present …
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The Star Wars universe is one of the largest fictional universes in existence. George Lucas’ original movie idea has since expanded and become a vast universe with thousands, if not millions of stories. Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian is just one of those stories, with the Disney+ TV show being one of the most popular and …
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Over the course of this series, the Star Wars franchise introduced a number of interesting characters. Since the story o so long and stretches over different generations as well as having the ability of a different perspective almost all of the characters are very developed and it is clear what they want and why that …
Podcasts have been around for quite some time but they are getting more and more recognition now. There are podcasts for everyone and about everything. Whether you are a fan of Star Wars, Rick, and Morty, whether you like to listen to the daily life of YouTubers and gamers – you will find a place …
You might have heard about the movie titled The Book of Eli, or you might have even watched it on the big screen with your friends, family, colleagues, or simply by yourself. This 2010 American movie was set primarily during the post-apocalyptic period and revolves around a blind man named Eli who was entrusted to …
Yoda is one of the most beloved characters of the Star Wars universe and he remains most people’s favorite character to this day. His popularity only grew with the release of the new Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, and the appearance of Baby Yoda. The character of Baby Yoda has not spoken yet, however, that …
Star Wars is one of the most popular science fiction series and if you are looking to get into the genre it should definitely be on your watch list. The series includes eleven movies and it is safe to say that you could not finish the series in one go despite the binge potential the …
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Love, Death & Robots has released its first trailer for season two after a long wait. The award-winning anthology premiered a couple of years ago and was a great hit thanks to its innovative story and distinct animation style. The reel above begins with a look into one of the season two shorts. It displays …
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The history of George Lucas’ Star Wars universe is by far one of the most interesting fictional histories ever. The expanded Legends universe, although now not considered to be part of the canon anymore, gives a great insight into the ancient history of the franchise, long before it – narratively – started with The Phantom …
The Legend of Korra, the sequel to the hit series The Last Airbender is set in the same world as its predecessor but takes place decades later. The turbulent story of the new, and possibly last Avatar, Korra drew in almost as many fans as the original series, which is still quite a feat, seeing …
Despite the fact that Yoda is one of the best-known characters in the Star Wars universe not much is actually known about his early life or training. Although he is present in the original trilogy and plays quite an important role in the overall story, the prequels trilogy where we get to see the full …
Ahsoka must be a favorite character to many, so it is only natural we wish to dissect even the smallest things done in Clone Wars. Why two lightsabers? How did she get them? Ahsoka Tano is definitely the character who can yield more lightsabers than only one. We bring you the full story. Ahsoka got …
The main villain of the Star Wars original trilogy, Darth Vader, is one of the best-known villains of modern pop culture. One thing about the character which caused quite a ruckus among the fans is his name and its meaning. So what does Darth Vader actually mean? Although most people believe the rumor that the …
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As far as science-fiction literature is concerned, Philip K. Dick is absolutely one of the biggest (if not the biggest) and most important names you’ll encounter. Dick’s revolutionary stories helped shape the genre when true, “hardcore” science-fiction was still a genre-in-development and thanks to them, we can now enjoy a large number of science-fiction works. …
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Lightsabers are an all-important asset in George Lucas’ fictional world of Star Wars. They are a weapon used predominantly by Force users, be their Jedi or the Sith, but there are some variations that have been used by other characters. The fact that they are mostly used by Force users is explained by fact that …
Our comparison takes us, for the first time, to the world of Transformers. The transforming robots now present one of the biggest pop-culture franchises and they certainly deserve the attention of us, here on Fiction Horizon. As is expected, our first comparison will be focused on the main protagonist of the franchise, Optimus Prime, and …
When talking about the Transformers, people usually don’t go much further than the battles between Optimus Prime and Megatron, i.e., the Autobots and the Decepticons. Some fans will also know about Unicton, the Quintessons and some other concepts explored in the G1 animated series, but even a lot of fans don’t know that the Transformers …
In 1984, Hasbro and Takara Tomy released a toy line that included robots that could transform into vehicles. They were Japanese toys rebranded for the Western market, based on the Diaclone and Microman toy lines. The toy line was named Transformers and it would soon enough become a pillar of modern pop culture, with a …
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Lightsabers are an all-important asset in George Lucas’ fictional world of Star Wars. They are a weapon used predominantly by Force users, be their Jedi or the Sith, but there are some variations that have been used by other characters. The fact that they are mostly used by Force users is explained by fact that …
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Godzilla (ゴ ジ ラ) is the name of the Japanese media franchise created by the Toho film company, which also owns the franchise. The main character of the franchise is the kaijū of the same name, Godzilla, a gigantic lizard that lives in the ocean. Films in the franchise have been produced since 1954, with …
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In this article, we are bringing you the best underwater sci-fi movies of all time. We hope that some of them you haven’t watched and that this article will help you to discover them. Most of these underwater SF movies are also horror movies, but we also have a few surprise genres in our sleeves. …
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Ahsoka Tano is no doubt one of the most interesting and unique characters, walking on the line between light and darkness. Many were left puzzled wondering what happened to her after the scene with Darth Vader. Well, did she survive the duel? Darth Vader did not kill Ahsoka Tano. After their fight took place, Ezra …
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With their red lightsabers and dark robes, Sith is stylish. While some tend to have yellow eyes, some are ice-blue, while others are dark. The level of immersion into the Dark Side plays a significant role in the color of the eyes. This leads to the question, ‘why are sith eyes yellow? Sith have yellow …
In this article, we are bringing you some of the best Star Trek podcasts that you should start listening and following today. We have listed some of the old and tried ones, as well as some great new Start Trek podcasts you need to discover. It’s a long mission: to explore strange new podcasts. To …
In a universe where “faster than you can blink” is a reality, and not just a mere expression. Where vessels can travel from Earth to Jupiter before Usain Bolt can finish tying his spikes. We cast a glance at the fastest Star Trek ships and come up with a debate-sparking list. The thing that makes …
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Megatron is one of the central figures of the whole Transformers franchise. He is the leader of the villainous Decepticons and the main antagonist of most iterations of the franchise, and is the best-known Transformers villain despite not being the strongest one. He is usually depicted as a rival and an equal match for Optimus …
Every superhero fanatic knows Superman and Iron Man. They are two of the most well-known superheroes around the globe and you might have watched their movies, read the comics, came across posters and banners, or simply heard about them from a friend or colleague. Kids and even grown-ups adore them for their exceptional and unique …
Thor is a fictional superhero character in the popular Marvel comic of the same name. The comic has a movie adaptation, released by Marvel Studios in 2011. Throughout the Marvel comic series, Thor fought several enthralling battles. In one of the last battles in Thor: Ragnarok, the famed God of Thunder lost his eye. But …
Battlestar Galactica is an American science fiction media franchise that started with the 1978 TV series. The franchise was created by Glen A. Larson and is, along with Star Trek, one of the most popular sci-fi television series in history. Battlestar Galactica started in 1978 and was canceled after just one season, but it was …
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Anakin Skywalker is probably the most intriguing character in the Star Wars universe, with a character arc like no other. And even though people love him so much, and know almost everything about him, one question always arises, how did Anakin Skywalker get his scar? Asajj Ventress, the aprrentece of sith lord Count Dooku, sliced …
The Matrix franchise is a classic for every fan of the science fiction genre. From revolutionary special effects to the mind-bending plot, the movie is considered genre-bending, given that it was released in 1999. The story takes the popular idea of a hero chosen by a prophecy who will save the world and sets it …
Ahsoka Tano, one of the most interesting characters, loved or hated by the fans, has a very special history with the Jedis. She left the Order in Clone Wars. Why? She was wrongfully accused of being involved in the bombing of the Jedi Temple hangar. Even when the name was cleared, and it has been …
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Star Wars the Clone Wars TV series is one of the most entertaining pieces of the Star Wars media. It further explores the events of the movie which shares the name as well as what happens between it and the following movie. Although the plot seems to blend in seamlessly into the movies and the …
Star Wars: The Knights of the Old Republic is one of those less famous pieces of the ever-expanding Star Wars universe. It is one of the most beloved pieces of Star Wars media but is sadly left unexplored as of now. One of the questions most commonly asked about the game is whether it is …
We bring you a list of the 30 best movies and 20 best TV shows in which robots, androids, cyborgs, and other variations appear in various forms. It was not easy to make a list of the best robot movies and TV shows of all time, but we tried to do our best, and included …
Star Wars: Rebels is one of the most beloved additions to the Star Wars universe which provided us with additional information about the formation and growth of the Rebellion movement. It also catches us up with many beloved characters and sets us up for the rest of the franchise. However, just like with almost every …
Revan is one of the most popular characters from the extended Star Wars universe. He was one of the most powerful Force users defined by his wishes to do well in the universe. But how did this man who was dubbed the Hero of the Republic turned into one of the most well-known and most …
Dark and light often seem to be the opposing sides that act as enemies. The Dark and the Light Side represent the two sides of the same coin instead of being completely separate. At least that would be the belief of the Grey Jedi. The term dated back to the Old Sith Wars, when the …
District 9 enjoys almost cult status today, and ever since it became a hit in 2009, film director Neill Blomkamp has talked about the possibilities of a sequel. For all of you who kept hopew, it paid off, because District 10 seems to be coming. The news was announced yesterday by Blomkamp himself via his …
Star Wars and The Lord of The Rings are two of the biggest movie franchises of all time. They have been compared countless times, and the one question, “Which one is better” has always been around. So let’s see Star Wars vs The Lord of The Rings, which one is better? Star Wars and The …
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Both Star Wars and Halo have become renowned for their absolutely mind-boggling storylines, the use of fantasy concepts, and the creation of interesting, lovable characters. But, which of the two is more superior in battle, Star Wars or Halo? Halo is known for its strategic edge over their enemies. If Halo was able to shoot …
Published in 1965, Frank Herbert’s novel Dune has become one of the most popular and most influential sci-fi works in the history of the genre. The story follows young Paul Atreides and his quest to save the planet Arrakis from different fractions – most notably the Harkonnens – who want to exploit the melange, which …
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… This line is among the most famous movie lines in the history of the media. It all started in 1977 and since then, the Star Wars franchise has inspired generations and is without a doubt one of the most popular media franchises ever. In today’s …
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The Dominion and the Borg are some of the strongest species in the whole Star Trek universe, so it is no wonder many people are wondering, who would win if those two species come head to head. So let’s dive in, The Dominion vs The Borg – who would win? The Borg is a much …
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The Star Wars movie franchise is iconic and has a cult following across the world. So, it is but natural that the massive following will increase the demand for collectibles. So, when the Star Wars Black Series came out, the rush for it was unimaginable. Of course, many also wonder is the Star Wars Black …
Riddick movies are some of the best Sci-Fi/action, sometimes even horror movies. But, there were filmed in a bit strange way, especially if we include animated movies and games into it as well. This is why we have decided to make this article and give you the chronological order of watching the whole Riddick franchise. …
If you’re a fan of action movies, science fiction, or both, chances are you know about Predator. The 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most significant films of the 80s and has created a big franchise. Back in November, it was announced that the unnamed Predator 5 project was moving forward, and …
Star Trek has become iconic for its elaborate and complex integration of sci-fi signature aspects into a vast and intriguing universe. The show originally began as a humanistic science fiction TV show in 1966 after being written by a former Air Force Pilot named Gene Roddenberry. Although it was canceled after only 3 seasons, the …
If you haven’t reached yet for one of Isaac Asimov’s books, then at least you’ve heard of him. Or maybe you have watched the film “I, Robot” from 2004 (starring Will Smith), suggested by Isaac Asimov’s 1950 short-story collection of the same name. So you are probably wondering, where should you start with reading the …
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The infamous Star Wars has taken fans on a wild ride of adventure since its release decades ago, and they are well-known for having some incredibly rare collectibles that one would pay a pretty penny for, or are completely unavailable. Many have heard of the priceless figurines that fans can only dream of, but never …
Russian cinematography is making big progress, and it is mostly seen through their Sci-Fi movies, which, even though not so good in acting as the US, have amazing visual effects, and good stories. Also, throughout history, there were some amazing movies as well, and we will sort them all out in this article. That’s why …
Not long ago, we’ve instructed you on how to watch the Bleach anime series with and without the filler episodes. Well, today, we’re going to give you the best watching order of the Ghost in the Shell animated franchise consisting of several anime series, movies and original video animations (OVA). Although Ghost in the Shell …
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Disney’s The Mandalorian is a truly fantastic show that has ushered a new area of the Star Wars expanded universe. The old Legends universe is now a part of history that old fans will never forget, with a new expanded universe developing as we speak. And while old fans are surely going to know the …
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This novel was first published June 1st, 1965 and it is still a matter of debate among readers, whether they are SF/fantasy fans or not, is Dune a good book or is it overrated? Considering the period in which this novel was written, as well as the fact it is still attractive for readers around …
Darth Vader and Darth Sidious are the two most powerful Sith shown in Lucas’ original film canon, which includes Episodes I do VI. One is the Master, the other is the apprentice. But, did the student surpass the master? This article is going to explore the question of whether is Darth Vader stronger than Darth …
Although George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise is best known for its movies and television adaptations, it also consists of both novels and comic books, which form an essential part of the expanded universe, both before and after the acquisition of Lucasfilm by Disney. In this article, we are going to talk about the Star Wars …
The Mandalorians are one of the most important groups in the history of the Star Wars universe. Although their story is primarily told within the scope of the Legends expanded universe, they are still one of the most important elements of George Lucas’s complete franchise. In today’s article, we are going to talk about the …
Yoda is known as one of the most powerful and oldest Star Wars characters. The Jedi Grandmaster was introduced as a frail old alien in the Original Trilogy, only for his story to be expanded in later movies and the extended fictional universe. Today, we are going to talk about Yoda’s death and tell you …
Both E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Star Wars are among the most famous and most beloved science-fiction works of the 20th century. The former, a movie about an extra-terrestrial who comes to Earth and desperately wants go back home, and the latter, an epic space opera that turned into a lucrative franchise, are both modern classics, …
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Introduced in Lucas’ Episode II, Count Dooku was and still is one of the most interesting villains in the Star Wars franchise. A former Jedi-turned-Sith, Dooku was one of the key figures (head)s in Palpatine’s ascend to unlimited power. But what is the exact nature of their relationship? This article is going to examine that …
Q is one of the strongest beings in the whole Star Trek universe, so why was Q afraid of Guinan in Star Trek: The Next Generation? It was never explained in any Star Trek media, but we can give an educated guess, and our understanding would be that he actually hasn’t been afraid of her, …
Spock is a half-human, half-Vulcan, and like other Vulcans he isn’t showing his emotions, which opens up a question, can Spock and other Vulcans lie? Spock and Vulcans are capable of lying and deception. They usually justify this action as a logical course towards a means to an end. We have one example of it …
In today’s article we are going to answer a very important question related to the Star Wars franchise – is Jedi Master Yoda stronger than Sith Lord Darth Vader? Jedi Master Yoda is certainly stronger than Darth Vader. Although there is no official confirmation, as the two of them never clashed, based on what we …
Jedi Grandmaster Yoda is certainly one of the best-known characters from the Star Wars franchise and is known as a very powerful Jedi and Force user. Yoda has usually been depicted as the most powerful Jedi in the Star Wars franchise, but is that really true? We’ll explore that in our article. As far as …
The Mandalorian has achieved success like no other Star Wars work since George Lucas’ Original Trilogy. Certainly, the Prequel Trilogy had its charms and it’s becoming more and more popular with time, Rogue One was also very successful, but neither of the two achieved the fame of Jon Favreau’s and Dave Filoni’s The Mandalorian, which …
George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise is today, decades after its inception, still expanding and is becoming larger with every story published as part of the expanded universe. There are thousands of different topics that we could analyse in our articles and we are going to do a lot of them but one at a time. …
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At the end of the second season of The Mandalorian, there was quite a bit of confusion, as the scene after the credit revealed that the Boba Fett series will arrive in December 2021, at the same time as the 3rd season of The Mandalorian. Some people wondered if those two things were one and …
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In the second season, Mandalorian used all potential and obvious connections with the Star Wars universe, whether it was a film trilogy, an animated series, or even a game. However, the finale of the second season brought the whole story of connection to the maximum. Yes, the “de-aged” Luke Skywalker appeared in The Mandalorian and …
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Disney’s The Mandalorian has been a hit series and for most the best Star Wars story after Disney’s acquisition of George Lucas’ franchise, along with Rogue One, the critically acclaimed prequel to A New Hope. Today, the series has officially finished its second season and here’s our review of the whole season. Enjoy! The second …
In this article, there will be spoilers for The Mandalorian season 2, so be warned. The final of the second season of The Mandalorian confirms that a new Star Wars spin-off TV show is on the way. In the post-credit scenes of “The Rescue,” the final episode of season 2, we saw The Book of …
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Disney+ has a Christmas present for fans of The Mandalorian. The streaming service will present a special one-hour episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian on Christmas. The new episode will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the second season of the first-ever Star Wars live-action television series. According to an official Disney + …
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Netflix brings us another interesting European genre series early next year. This time it’s called Tribes of Europa, a German dystopian series for which we received the first teaser trailer and poster today. Interestingly, Tribes of Europa comes from the creators of the hugely popular Netflix series Dark, which ended its story this year. The …
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Netflix brings us another interesting European genre series. This time it is a limited Danish Equinox series that opens the door to a dark parallel universe. Equinox is the second Danish original Netflix series after the 2018 SF drama The Rain. As soon as the first teaser was released, comparisons started with the popular German …
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Continuing our series of articles on Grand Admiral Thrawn, we are going to go back to the roots of the character – the very sources that introduced the famed villain into George Lucas’ Star Wars universe. Timothy Zahn is an American science-fiction that introduced Grand Admiral Thrawn to the expanded Legends universe, which ultimately led …
Doctor Who is one of those staple pieces of the science fiction legacy. The ever-charming Doctor managed to intrigue fans around the world producing in total 38 series over the 57 years the show was active. It’s one of the few shows from that time period that remained relevant to this day. This does complicate …
People always tend to wonder whether their fictional creations are possible in real life. This is why, earlier, we have discussed the possibility of Digimon being real. This is most often done with science-fiction franchises, since they are – to a degree – based on possibilities, rather than pure fiction and fantasy. In today’s article, …
Grand Admiral Thrawn is one of the most interesting and intriguing characters in the whole Star Wars franchise. Although he initially lost his canon status after Disney’s acquisition of George Lucas’ franchise, he was quickly ‘re-canonized’ and made part of the new continuity, which was an expected move, seeing how popular he was among the …
Grand Admiral Thrawn is one of the most notorious and most beloved villains in the Star Wars series. Initially canon, he lost the status after Disney’s acquisition of the franchise, only to be reinstated as a canon character soon after the acquisition. In today’s article, we are going to dig a bit into Thrawn’s history …
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The Clone Troopers and their successors, the Stormtroopers, are some of the best-known characters from George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise, despite being – for most of their time in the series – associated with villains. And although they are colloquially known as being the worst shooters in the galaxy, their story – or rather – …
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Darth Vader is one of the most important characters in George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise, serving as its primary antagonist during the Original Trilogy. His story was further expanded in the Prequel Trilogy, while the Sequel Trilogy explored his legacy. In today’s article, though, we are going to focus on his role in the Original …
George Lucas’ Star Wars universe is a very large narrative that contains a lot of different mysteries. And while most of these are answered within the scope of the expanded Legends universe, people who haven’t gone past the movies might wonder why certain things are as they are. One of those things is the topic …
Luke Skywalker crossed his path with Master Yoda in the movie “The Empire Strikes Back”. It is also known as Star Wars: Episode V from 1980. The movie, directed by Irvin Kershner and written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, was based on a story by George Lucas, as the second movie (but chronologically the …
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Tasha Yar was one of the main characters in the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation, but, many would say, unfortunately, it was also her last season on the show. So why is that? Why was Tasha Yar (Denise Crosby) killed so easily? She wasn’t happy how her role was developing and didn’t …
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George Lucas’ Star Wars franchise is one of the pillars of modern science-fiction. There are a lot of different concepts explored within the franchise, some of which are more philosophical, while others are more practical. Despite the galactic setting of the narrative, a lot of Lucas’ concepts are similar to our real-world concepts, which implies …
The lightsaber, also called the laser sword, was a recognizably dangerous and powerful weapon of the Jedi Order and their main antagonists, the Sith. The lightsaber has become synonymous with the values of the Jedi Order for maintaining peace and justice throughout the galaxy. To be able to use them, they had to develop their …
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Palpatine’s execution of Order 66, which started the Great Jedi Purge, was one of the most important and tragic events in the history of the Star Wars universe. Faced with losing power at the hands of the Jedi, Chancellor Palpatine, who was actually Darth Sidious, manipulated Anakin Skywalker into becoming his apprentice, Darth Vader, and …
The Autobots and the Deceptions are two main factions of Cybertronians in The Transformers franchise. Holding opposing views on the world and their society, the two factions – led by Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively – are constantly fighting for supremacy, which makes for the basic plot idea of the whole franchise. Although the Autobots, …
Seeing giant robots beating the life out of each other is as fun as seeing two monsters or superheroes do it, especially if you’re a mecha fan. This is why we have decided to give you an analysis of a hypothetical fight between fiction’s most famous robots – the powerful Voltron and the Transformers, an …
It is, without a doubt, an interesting topic to see how and why one of fiction’s bitterest rivalries came to be. The Autobots and the Decepticons are two opposing factions within the Transformers universe and their conflict has been the core plot element for most iterations of the franchise, regardless of the media. Despite the …
Whether you love or hate Michael Bay’s take on the Transformers movie, the series has undoubtedly brought us some good moments between all that mindless chaos and destruction. Sadly, a lot of the narrative is just bland (and that’s an euphemism), the character development is practically non-existent and Bay has proven that you can only …
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Star Wars is an American franchise of epic space works created by George Lucas, which began with the 1977 eponymous film and quickly became a global pop culture phenomenon. It featured so many alien characters, and one of those characters is the Wookiees. You’ve probably would have many questions about the Wookiee’s existence, so let …
Wolverine is undoubtedly a fan favorite superhero from Marvel. He was featured in many movies. On the other hand, we have Colossus, who is another Marvel superhero, who was often overshadowed by the other X-Men members. But true fans know Colossus is no joke. If a fight broke out between the Wolverine and the Colossus, …
The Star Wars universe is, needless to say, home to a vast gallery of unique and memorable (and dangerous) characters who either aid or hinder our heroes’ quests for ultimate victory. An underrated fan-favorite catches the eye for his history of doing both…as well as for his fashion sense. Was Lando Calrissian simply trying to …
Supervillains, wherever they come from, are always interesting. In fiction, they are usually very powerful and their stories, especially their origins, are always a fun thing and usually give a good representation of the creativity of the authors. Today, we are going to talk about one such story, as you are going to find out …
As we all know too well, Transformers are robots that can transform into different types of vehicles, objects or even robotic imitations of living beings. Still, despite being completely mechanical, Transformers act like biological beings on several different levels and this is why their physiology is so interesting, and that is why we are going …
Parental and familial relationships are not the first things that are going to pop up in your head when you think about the Transformers franchise. They’re robots, they don’t have classical family trees, right? Well, you’re mostly correct if you assume that, but people still ask some interesting questions and we are here to answer …
StarTrek, the famous industrial brand from which the homonymous show is based, tells the fantasy-scientific stories of humans who will one day rule the future world, completely unimaginable. The story tells us about the story of the adventurous protagonist who will start to explore galaxies to discover new societies and forms of lives but captain …
Starkiller is one of the fan-favorite characters from the Star Wars franchise. He was introduced in the Force Unleashed video game. Darth Vader trained him on the dark side of the force. Luke Skywalker is the son of Vader, hailed as one of the most potent force users among Yoda, Anakin, and Emperor. What would …
Darth Starkiller vs. Luke Skywalker: Who Would Win? Read More »
The Millennium Falcon is probably the best known spaceship in the whole Star Wars franchise. Piloted by Han Solo and Chewbacca, the ship has been essential in the Rebels’ victory against the Empire. But, despite all the feats, everyone who lays their eyes on the ship for the first time thinks it’s a piece of …
Why Does Everyone Think the Millennium Falcon Is a Piece of Junk? Read More »
When we say you have never seen these movies, we mean that you probably haven’t watched some of them. In any case, these are less know movies, and in our opinion, amazing for SF lovers. Below you can find some amazing movies, sorted in no particular order, with IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes score. We would …