Theory: How Did Padme Really Die? - Culture Slate

Medical droid (about Padmé): Medically, she's completely healthy. For reasons we can't explain, we are losing her. 

Obi-Wan Kenobi: She's dying?

Medical droid: We don't know why. She has lost the will to live. 

These words were the inevitable build up to Padme Amidala’s expected death in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith. No other explanation was given in the film for her death. Over the years there has been much speculation as to whether it was as simple as that or if there was something else at play?  

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Theory: How Did Padme Really Die?

A Brief History Of The Eternals - Culture Slate

Eternals, Marvel’s latest movie in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is showing exclusively in cinemas now. There are a lot of people out there asking the question, “Who are the Eternals?” Most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies released so far have dealt with well known iconic characters and superheroes, so this question is no real surprise. With that in mind, let’s look at how the Eternals came into being within Marvel Comics. Like a lot of Marvel Comics characters, this all harks back to the vision of Jack Kirby. He had to go round the houses to create what he wanted, and it was certainly worth the wait. 

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A Brief History Of The Eternals

Did A ‘Star Wars’ Comic Foreshadow Hayden Christensen's Return And Hint At Character Arc? - Culture Slate

It has been confirmed for a while now that Hayden Christiansen will be returning to his role as Anakin Skywalker in the upcoming Star Wars Disney+ show Ahsoka, alongside Rosario Dawson. Anakin Skywalker was deemed to be The Chosen One who was a central figure in a Jedi prophecy that would bring balance to the Force and destroy the Sith. The prophecy also said that The Chosen One would become the strongest Force-sensitive in the entire galaxy. It has long been a matter of debate as to exactly what bringing balance to the Force actually meant to the Star Wars universe and it has never been truly clarified.

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Did A ‘Star Wars’ Comic Foreshadow Hayden Christensen's Return And Hint At Character Arc?

The Surprising Reason Behind General Grievous's Famous Cough - Culture Slate

When it comes to iconic bad guys in the Star Wars universe, General Grievous certainly ranks quite high. George Lucas has a talent for creating distinctive and memorable characters and General Grievous is certainly no exception. Over the years, Grievous has become a bit of a cult figure and has been featured in many forms of Star Wars media. 

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The Surprising Reason Behind General Grievous's Famous Cough - Culture Slate

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