New Episode 9 News Has Star Wars Fans Excited
Episode 9 will be taking place a full year after Episode 8 took place leaving the story wide open for Disney/Lucasfilms to run with.
News just hit the streets that Episode 9 of Star Wars will take place one year after the ending of Episode 8. If you don't remember how Episode 8 ended, Rey was just casually flexing all of her Jedi muscles lifting a ton of rocks, pretty sweet. I think I speak for most fans in saying that taking a year gap in the story is probably for the best.
I know a lot of people felt that the last movie ended, the door was wide open to take the trilogy in any direction. Taking a year gap gives plenty of time for both the Empire and the Rebellion to regroup and set up their next course of action. For moviegoers such as us, this will be much more entertaining to watch compared to starting right where they left off. No one wants to watch emo Kylo Ren listening to My Chemical Romance while the Rebellion figures out who they even have left alive. Solid move by my boy Mickey Mouse taking charge to jump the story a little bit, should be fun for all viewers.
Now there was a lot of controversy around Episode 8, a lot of fans didn't like it, some thought it was too similar to the original trilogy, and others thought they were going to see The Greatest Showman. All in all the one good thing that I think everyone should agree on, is how open the story is. At this point in time, good ol' Disney has no excuses to make the ending anywhere close to the original trilogy. There are too many exciting plot lines to wrap up here. We need to figure out what this connection Kylo Ren and Rey share, and if either of them will switch sides. No one knows what's going to happen to the Rebellion after they were left in shambles. Will Phasma finally have an actual role in the franchise? And I'm still trying to figure out what that bullshit Superman move Leia pulled off in Episode 8.
This is the end of the trilogy, known as the "big finale" so we as fans are bound to see some crazy stuff. Probably another major death, or some huge plot twist that'll leave people pissed or excited who knows. The best move in all this by Disney is how much this opens for the expanded universe. All the books, comics, TV shows, merchandise, expanded stories, etc are going to be set up for the Star Wars stories to live on. This is great for fans and younger audiences trying to get more immersed in the story.
All in all, however, Disney wraps up this trilogy will be exciting and huge for Star Wars fans all around. As long as they continue making movies I'll be happy, and I'm sure the rest of the fan base will be too.
9 Of The Best 'Star Wars' Outfits That Have The Fashion Force Behind Them
There are so many parts that make "Star Wars" what it is today, most importantly, the costumes.
There are many things and parts that have made Star Wars the cultural phenomenon that it is now. The special effects at the time of the original release were nothing but outstanding. The concept of something so futuristic existing long ago in a galaxy far, far away. The Skywalker family, how complicated and connected it is to the entire universe.
Honestly, the list could go on and on.
One specific thing that people enjoy, but I think in a more passive way, is the costuming and wardrobe. As a kid, I remember thinking how cool Darth Vader, the Stormtroopers, Jedi, and rebels looked. Having the chance to put on some Jedi robes or suit up in some armor from the Empire would be a dream for nearly any fan.
Through the years the costumes only got better as well. Something new was always in the works. Perhaps new troopers, Jedi attire, or dark side outfits — the universe would always push the limits. As such I've collected some of what I consider to be the best outfits through the series.
1. Darth Vader (armored).
Darth Vader has got to be the epitome of bad guy.Intimidating height. Never-ending darkness. Hidden face. A total badass through and through.
2. Luke Skywalker (ROTJ).
Luke in ROTJ dressed like the person he is a new generation of Jedi.
3. Padme Amidala
Padme was always balling in an any outfit she had on.
4. Leia Organa.
Even though Leia may have never met her mother, she certainly takes after her in terms of style.
5. Stormtroopers.
Any generation of Stormtrooper is badass in their own way, but it all started with the OG crew back in 77.
6. Kylo Ren.
Although he may be bit goth or emo, Kylo is still my favorite person (in style and personality) in the new trilogy.
7. Swamp troopers (mudtroopers).
I really don't know what draws me to the Swamptroopers, but they're a group that I can't get enough of. Just so rugged and different from others we've seen throughout the franchise.
8. Boba Fett.
Boba's outfit is as cool as his demeanor.
9. Shoretroopers.
When you see these guys run out on the beaches on Scarif, you know they mean business.