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As a "crazy old man" (in the words of Owen Lars) once put it, the truths that we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view. If you're the type of "Star Wars" fan who engages with each and every corner of the franchise, you've likely been a bit overwhelmed by the sheer abundance of new titles set in a galaxy far, far away since 2019. On the other hand, if the movies are the only part of "Star Wars" you engage with, you've probably been tapping your foot impatiently in the five years since Sheev Palpatine somehow returned and was once again defeated, bringing the Skywalker Saga to a close. It's a far cry from what Disney promised when it announced plans to unveil a new "Star Wars" film every year back in 2015.

The absence of "Star Wars" on the big screen certainly isn't for lack of trying.

Not many Jedi's impact can be seen as influencing Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker, or Kanan Jarrus. However, there is one Jedi master who impacted each of these characters in different ways: Luminara Unduli. She has been seen throughout the franchise and is one of the unsung heroes of the Jedi Order.

Her first introduction was in Attack of the Clones when she joined the legion of Jedi at the Battle of Geonosis. She was seen throughout the run of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, including in the Season 1 episode "Cloak of Darkness." Throughout the episode, she taught Ahsoka valuable lessons in discipline and patience but also realized how smart Ahsoka was and what the padawan could become.

Later, Luminara was heavily featured in the Geonosis arc in Season 2 of the series. She worked with Anakin, Ahsoka, and her own padawan, Barriss Offee, to bring down the Geonosisian leader, Poggle the Lesser,...

When it comes to iconic franchises from the 1980s, few can rival Star Wars and Indiana Jones. While Star Wars technically began in the 1970s, its popularity surged during the ’80s alongside Indiana Jones, which debuted in 1981. Despite their seemingly different worlds, both franchises captivated global audiences and continue to thrive.

One obvious link between the two is Harrison Ford, who starred in both. But there’s another, deeper connection: the friendship between Star Wars creator George Lucas and Indiana Jones director Steven Spielberg. Lucas not only pitched the idea of Indiana Jones to Spielberg but collaborated closely on both projects, creating a shared creative vision between the franchises.

Now, a fascinating theory suggests an even closer relationship: that Star Wars and Indiana Jones might actually exist in the same universe.

According to this theory, Indiana Jones takes place in the present-day version of the Star Wars galaxy, hinting at...

The Clones of the Grand Army of the Republic, who were largely in the background in the Prequels, got to be front and center in Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. Lauded as one of the best installments in the Star Wars franchise, the show delved into some pretty dark themes for a show that was primarily aimed at children.

Carnage of Krell || Star Wars: The Clone Wars

One of the more menacing characters in the story was Jedi Master Pong Krell, a character that the fandom has come to collectively hate as much as Harry Potter fans hate Dolores Umbridge. The character’s evil and duplicity come to fruition at the end of the 4-part story that he is introduced in, which sees Anakin relinquish the control of his army to another Jedi master, who has a lot more going on than he initially lets on.

Pong Krell...

With Star Wars Rebels turning ten this year, we've had a decade's worth of stellar performances from Lucasfilm Animation. From the return of The Clone Wars to the newest outing from the Lego Star Wars miniseries Rebuild the Galaxy, let's dive into which voice actors brought out the best performances.

My picks are based on the entire run of a show, season, or miniseries. A guest spot on a single episode won't count. The only exception would be Star Wars: Visions being a series of shorts. Who gave a solid performance from the beginning to the end of their respective show.

In no particular order, here are the 16 best performances from Lucasfilm Animation in the last 10 years.

1. Ashley Eckstein Photo: Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 710 “The Phantom Apprentice” - Image Courtesy Disney+

It's hard to think that at one point, Dave Filoni told Ashley Eckstein to prepare herself, because...

In the name of the Galactic Senate of the Republic, Mace Windu is still alive, Chancellor. Or so says Samuel L. Jackson, who says it’s going to take a lot more than what we saw in Revenge of the Sith to put an end to Mace Windu. Now that’s the confidence of a man with a purple lightsaber!

As we remember, Mace Windu was seen in 2005’s Revenge of the Sith in a showdown with Palpatine. Windu disregards Anakin’s insistence that killing people was not part of the Jedi life, going for one final blow to Palpatine, only to be attacked by Anakin, followed by a final blow from Palpatine that sends him falling.

Appearing on The Tonight Show, Samuel L. Jackson said he has enough reason to believe that Mace Windu somehow survived his encounter. “There’s a history alone, history of one-armed, one-handed people in the Star Wars universe.

From the Dathomir witches to Luke's spine-chilling run-in with the wampa on Hoth, the Halloween spirit is alive in the Star Wars universe. Creature design has always been a high point of the franchise, making it the perfect way to celebrate as the holiday approaches.

Here are 7 creepy-crawly creatures from the galaxy far, far away.

1. Geonosian Brain Worm Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 2 "Legacy of Terror." Image Credit: StarWars.com

Brain worms are creepy enough slithering around, but just wait until they inflect someone. With the capacity to control the actions of anyone they infect, these parasites turn friends into enemies...and zombies! They also have the unsettling habit of popping out of the mouths of their victims as they attack a new host. These creepy creatures are what make The Clone Wars episode "Brain Invaders" perfect to watch for Halloween!

2. Dianoga Star Wars: A New Hope. Dianoga. Image Credit: StarWars.

Ashley Eckstein -- best known among Star Wars fans for acting as the original voice for Ahsoka Tano in several Lucasfilm animated series -- is teaming up with Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels executive producer Henry Gilroy on her upcoming untitled audio drama project.

According to Collider, Gilroy joins the project alongside both Eckstein (who will executive produce and star in the audio drama) and Jeff Gomez, who will co-produce.

First announced in 2023, this audio drama will be the first in a new Disney-Lucasfilm IP that will likely expand into other projects in the coming years.

Eckstein has led a versatile career thus far, launching her acting career in the early 2000s and landing her first major role as a voice actor in 2008. She has voiced Ahsoka Tano in multiple television series as well as several video games. She is also an author and the founder of Her Universe,...

In the past few years, Disney has gambled big on "Star Wars," releasing several new streaming shows within the "Star Wars" universe on their streaming service, Disney+. Unfortunately, the gamble hasn't totally worked for the franchise and the shows haven't been able to gather enough momentum for multiple seasons, with "The Acolyte" axed after just one season and "The Book of Boba Fett" and "Obi-Wan Kenobi" unlikely to ever see a season 2. "The Book of Boba Fett" was a little complicated because it tied in so deeply with "The Mandalorian," while "Obi-Wan Kenobi" was originally planned as a movie trilogy that was turned into a limited series, with no real plans for a season 2.

Despite the fact that it doesn't look like "Obi-Wan Kenobi" will get a second season and the show is officially done, series star and Obi-Wan himself Ewan McGregor would love to reprise the role and has...

In addition to the Marvel and Star Wars titles on Disney+, parents also have the newly added Hulu titles as well.

To say that Disney+ is a good streaming service for kids seems like a fairly obvious thing to point out. However, when you dive deeply into the streamer and its library, you get a sense of just how vast its array of programming is for all members of the entire family. Disney+ is a real winner for homes with children of every age, not only because of the volume and variety of kids’ titles available, but because of the number of shows and movies for parents to watch after they put the kiddos to bed.

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Despite airing in 2022, Disney+ has yet to formally cancel its Obi-Wan Kenobi show, nor renew it for another season. The Star Wars series has spent two years in a sort of limbo. But star Ewan McGregor has always voiced his desire to continue the journey, and most recently, he revealed that Disney is indeed quietly exploring ideas for another installment.

While being interviewed on stage at L.A. Comic Con, McGregor was asked about the status of Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2. Thankfully, he wasn't as secretive as everyone expected him to be, saying Disney is "exploring" ideas for a potential sophomore season.

As for what he'd like a second season to entail, McGregor naturally wants more flashback scenes with Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker. The first season had fan-service galore in that respect, bringing back both actors to play the parts that last occupied in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Of course,...

Leslye Headland's "Star Wars" series "The Acolyte" ran on Disney+ from June 4 to July 16, 2024, coming to an end after only eight episodes. The series, set a century before the events of "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace," told the story of Mae and Osha (both played by Amandla Stenberg), identical twins who were raised by a coven of Force witches on a distant plant, far away from the shenanigans of the Jedi. At this point in "Star Wars" history, the Jedi were a powerful police force throughout the galaxy, and hence, prone to mistakes and coverups. When several Jedi visit Mae and Osha's home, there is a series of misunderstandings that lead to the deaths of all the witches. The Jedi cover it up and go on their merry way. 

Osha, not having witnessed the carnage, is taken to be trained among the Jedi, while Mae is left behind,...

Star Wars has teased fans with so many exciting projects ahead and with all these upcoming films and series, sometimes it is inevitable that one or two may take the backseat for a while due to unforeseen events. Just like what happened in 2008’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

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The series was a raging success, but it was abruptly canceled despite its invaluable contribution to the saga’s prequel era. Fortunately, it was revived in 2018 because of fans’ unwavering support.

Dave Filoni Kept Star Wars: The Clone Wars A Secret From Almost Everyone

Disney originally canceled Star Wars: The Clone Wars in 2013 after five successful seasons for a simple reason: they wanted to pursue a new direction for animated programming. It was evident that the giant studio immediately wanted to receive their profit after investing in the Lucasfilm franchise, and at the time,...

Clancy Brown may be one of those actors whose name doesn’t immediately connect with a face, but once you see him, you’ll instantly recognize him.

Known for his many supporting roles, Clancy Brown has enjoyed a prolific career spanning decades, and you likely know him from various projects he has appeared in.

His film credits include Viking Lofgren in Bad Boys (1983), Rawhide in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), the Kurgan in Highlander (1986), Capt. Byron Hadley in The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Sgt. Charles Zim in Starship Troopers (1997), Stanley Thomas in Promising Young Woman (2020), and the Harbinger in John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).

In the realm of animation, Brown has voiced Lex Luthor in the DC Animated Universe (1996–2006) and Mr. Krabs in SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–present).

His other voice roles include Doctor Neo Cortex and Uka Uka in the Crash Bandicoot franchise (1997–2003), Long Feng in Avatar: The Last Airbender...

Clancy Brown might be one of those actors whose name you cannot immediately associate with a face, but once you see him, you’ll immediately know who he is. Known for his many supporting appearances, Clancy Brown has a very prolific career that has lasted for decades, and you probably know him from a variety of projects he’s worked on.

His roles include His film roles include Viking Lofgren in Bad Boys (1983), Rawhide in The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), the Kurgan in Highlander (1986), Capt. Byron Hadley in The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Sgt. Charles Zim in Starship Troopers (1997), Stanley Thomas in Promising Young Woman (2020), and the Harbinger in John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).

In animation, Brown has voiced Lex Luthor in the DC Animated Universe (1996–2006) and Mr. Krabs on SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–present).

His other voice roles include Doctor Neo Cortex and Uka Uka in the Crash Bandicoot franchise...

Katee Sackhoff played the voice of Bo-Katan Kryze for over a decade before taking on the role in live-action. During the seven seasons of George Lucas’ animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Sackhoff came to learn about Bo-Katan like an old friend. She thought she knew how her character moved, talked, and held herself until the realization hit her during The Mandalorian.

Katee Sackhoff as Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian | Credits: Lucasfilm/Disney+

Sackhoff was invited to play the live-action version of her character when Jon Favreau continued the tale of Din Djarin or the Mandalorian for a second season. She was seen saving the lives of the eponymous character and the fan-favorite Grogu several times. She might reprise her role in the upcoming film, The Mandalorian & Grogu.

Katee Sackhoff Was Thrown Off By Her Transition From Star Wars Animation To Live-Action Role Katee Sackhoff plays the voice of...

The Star Wars franchise has plenty of social commentary about the perils of war, with real-world inspiration sprinkled across the galaxy far, far away. However, The Clone Wars animated series particularly wanted to dive deeper into the true horrors of war, which would have made it even more violent. Therefore, the series was allegedly canceled because of this drastic change.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a fan favorite animated series (Credit: Lucasfilm).

On Reddit, fans discussed the untimely cancellation of The Clone Wars, which reportedly still had plenty of stories to tell. However, the series’ ever-growing violence became a concern for the network, with the series being canceled before reaching its full potential. Therefore, George Lucas must look into reviving the fan-favorite animated series.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Was Allegedly Canceled Because of Its Violent Nature

Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiered in 2008 and expanded on the titular conflict,...

In the past two years, no one has captured the American heart and imagination more than Caitlin Clark. The women's basketball player has transcended women's sports and given a much-needed boost to positivity in the country. This is similar to how Ahsoka Tano has also been a transcended character both on and off screen for the Star Wars galaxy.

Clark went through growing pains during her time in Iowa and at the Indiana Fever, but now, she is arguably one of the top five players in the WNBA. As for Ahsoka, the character who debuted in the 2008 film Star Wars: The Clone Wars, has allowed an audience to watch her grow up and become both a strong leader and a powerful Jedi.

Clark also brought out the best in teammate Lexie Hull, who had an amazing season. Hull's field goal percentage has increased by seven percent over last year.

We’re halfway through September, and while “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has been the big winner of the month so far, we have a new potential fall blockbuster this weekend. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.

Paramount Pictures has done quite well with Hasbro’s flagship Transformers toy line, to the tune of $5.3 billion worldwide, mostly thanks to the five movies directed by Michael Bay. Now, they’re returning to the animated realm that kicked the whole thing off in the ’80s with “Transformers One,” a prequel movie that explores the origins of the Autobots and Decepticons with Oscar-winning filmmaker Josh Cooley (“Toy Story 4”).

For this one, the filmmakers have put together a really impressive voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Jon Hamm, Keegan-Michael Key and Laurence Fishburne. Hemsworth voices the earlier version of Optimus Prime, Henry voices Megatron, and Key voices the younger Bumblebee,...

Ben 10, the super famous cartoon that shaped millions of kids’ childhoods – and continues to do so – has once again dodged a major bullet that could have seriously hindered its reputation: A live-action film. Warner Bros. announced this in the wake of events that seemingly confirmed that the animated projects just weren’t enough for them to derive enough profits and satisfaction.

Ben 10. | Credits: Warner Bros.

However, it seems like the motion picture entertainment company’s wish to milk this cow to the core has fallen short, as exclusive reports reveal that the long-overdue Ben Tennyson movie has finally been canceled. Of course, this news comes as a displeasure to very few, considering how fans have already had enough of this character live through its 2 previously failed films.

New Ben 10 Live-Action Film Has Reportedly Been Dumped

More than a decade ago, in 2011, Variety reported that producer Joel Silver...

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures is an animated series suitable for very young audiences. You may have seen Yoda’s delightful green smirk on posters or in other advertisements, however he is actually not one of the main characters in the television series that airs on both Disney Jr. and Disney Plus. Younglings Kai, Lys, and Nubs are the primary protagonists.

The showrunner wisely took advantage of Yoda’s “star power”, which, in terms of drawing in viewers, is certainly an important factor with the success of the pre-schooler appropriate Disney/Lucasfilm collaboration. There was a similar design when Star Wars: The Clone Wars was produced 20 years ago (although other famous Jedi are also in that series), while Yoda’s ratio of actual appearances throughout the Clone Wars seasons are comparable to Young Jedi Adventures.

Just like his absence for large chunks of The Clone Wars chronicles, the Master Jedi...

Star Wars Outlaws has just been released. Fans have been waiting for long for some intergalactic action in the long-hailed franchise, but the game has already stumbled upon its launch. Released on August 30, 2024 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows, the game has been facing some severe criticism.

Lady Qi’ra has made a comeback in the franchise through Star Wars Outlaws. | Credit: CharacTour.

The major reason for this backlash is the abundance of many game-breaking bugs, which have absolutely disrupted the gameplay. Outlaws promised to give a complete Star Wars vibe, and it is doing full justice to its promises as well, just the bugs spoiling the party. However, there is one major aspect of the game that will definitely overcome these backlashes.

Lady Qi’ra from Solo: A Star Wars Story Is in Star Wars Outlaws

As revealed in the trailer, finally we can see the...

When it comes to the most disliked Star Wars characters, Jar Jar Binks often comes to mind. Introduced in The Phantom Menace as comic relief, many fans felt his humor was out of sync with the franchise’s more serious and epic tone, making him a polarizing figure. The backlash against Jar Jar was so intense that actor Ahmed Best faced relentless harassment from fans and, at one point, even contemplated suicide due to the abuse.

However, it’s not just Jar Jar Binks’ mannerisms and speech that rile us up. His role in Attack of the Clones—where he proposed granting emergency powers to Chancellor Palpatine, setting the stage for the rise of the Galactic Empire—adds to the ire. This pivotal moment has fueled a long-standing fan theory that Jar Jar is secretly a Sith Lord.

There are several intriguing arguments supporting the theory that Jar Jar Binks might be a Sith Lord.

Speaking of the most hated Star Wars characters, it’s hard not to associate the “honor” with Jar Jar Binks. Introduced in ‘The Phantom Menace’ as a comic relief character, many fans found Jar Jar’s humor to be out of place or overly childish, clashing with the more serious and epic tone they expected from the franchise overall.

The character was so hated, that the actor who voiced him – Ahmed Best, was harassed non-stop by fans and even contemplated suicide at some point, due to harassment.

But, his mannerism and the way he spoke is not the only reason why Binks’ name makes our blood boil. Jar Jar bears sole responsibility for a significant plot point: in ‘Attack of the Clones,’ he proposed granting emergency powers to Chancellor Palpatine, which eventually led to the rise of the Galactic Empire. Due to this twist, fans have been convinced for quite...

Following the groundbreaking success of Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man, as Marvel Studios set out to make his sequel, they sought to push the boundaries of superhero cinema. And in their quest for innovation, they enlisted a secret weapon, the Samurai Jack creator Genndy Tartakovsky.

Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man | image: Marvel Studios

Known for his iconic work in animation, Genndy Tartakovsky was tasked with storyboarding Iron Man 2’s electrifying action sequences. Thereafter, Tartakovsky’s influence on the film became hard to miss. Particularly, Iron Man and War Machine’s drone fight scene caught people’s attention for transforming it into nothing short of revolutionary.

Jon Favreau Hand-Picked Genndy Tartakovsky for Storyboarding Iron Man 2 Action Scenes

When Marvel Studios decided to expand Robert Downey Jr‘s Iron Man universe with its 2010 sequel, Iron Man 2, they knew they needed something extraordinary to elevate the film’s action sequences.

Star Wars on the big screen started out with The Skywalker Saga films such as A New Hope and The Force Awakens and then expanded with spin-off tales such as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. While fans have 11 live-action films in total to watch on Disney+, there is much anticipation as to what will be the next live-action Star Wars movie to hit the cinemas The Mandalorian and Grogu.

In a Twitter post from Scott Sanders from The Disney Cruise Line Blog that featured an interview clip with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, Favreau talks about what fans can expect with The Mandalorian and Grogu. The follow-up to the Disney+ debut series The Mandalorian, of which there are three seasons, will be the first big-screen appearance for every kid’s favorite ‘Baby Yoda’ aptly named Grogu, the cub to Din Djarin’s wolf who recently helped to reclaim Mandalore in the series.

Dave Filoni currently serves as the Chief Creative officer at Lucasfilm, having worked on several Star Wars projects. At this point, Filoni is a franchise veteran, having started his stint with the fan-favorite The Clone Wars animated series. During an interview, Filoni addressed all the hatred aimed at the prequel trilogy of films, which were received extremely poorly by fans.

Dave Filoni is known for his work on several Star Wars projects (Credit: Star Wars | YouTube).

Filoni admitted that most Star Wars movies were susceptible to criticism and hate from fans. However, the producer revealed that there was only one entry in the franchise that was universally beloved and that is the very first installment that launched the epic space opera saga. Here is what Filoni had to say about the merits of the original Star Wars movie and why it is so beloved.

Dave Filoni Admitted that Only the...

Star Wars fans have a thrilling new update on when Ahsoka Season 2 may begin filming thanks to comments from one of its leading stars.

January 2024 saw Ahsoka renewed for a second season after Rosario Dawson kicked off her long-awaited solo series in August 2023. Lucasfilm CEO Dave Filoni is confirmed to return after creating the streaming hit for the popular character he first introduced in 2008's Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Last season ended with Ahsoka and several other characters stuck on Peridea, a planet located in an even further away galaxy than the core galaxy far, far away. But with so much currently in development under Disney and Lucasfilm, the question of when these new episodes could debut is a bit of a mystery.

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Disney is debuting something special for Star Wars fans.

The company revealed a brand new, limited edition Star Wars: The Clone Wars lightsaber hilt set – and there’s only 3,000 of them.

Via Disney: “There are legacies that resonate across the galaxies for generations; three such legacies are celebrated here in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Lightsaber hilt set. Inspired by the hilts carried by Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker, this highly detailed limited edition three-piece set captures the drama of their battles against the forces of darkness as well as the struggles they faced with one another and within themselves.”

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The hilt set is presented in a wooden box featuring art depicting the three Jedi with their names spelled out in Aurebesh lettering, and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

To use, there’s a push switch on each hilt to...

Jennifer Hale has been a fumbling alien, a screaming six-year-old and a superhero who saves the world. The voice actor, whose work in animation and video games includes “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Baldur’s Gate,” “X-Men ’97” and countless more, is one of the most recognizable voices in video games.

Currently, the gaming industry is at a halt after SAG-AFTRA called a strike against the major video game publishers on July 25. The strike was called after more than a year of negotiations, and it echoes the actors and writers strikes of last year. Like the dual strikes, AI is a major sticking point in the union’s talks.

“AI is coming for all of us,” Hale says. “Because the truth is, AI is just a tool like a hammer. If I take my hammer, I could build you a house. I can also take that...

Dave Filoni worked with George Lucas to create Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The animated series proved to be a hit with the audiences and holds a special place because of its overall lore and storytelling. Filoni had a large hand in the show’s success, having served as director and showrunner on the animated series.

Dave Filoni worked with George Lucas on The Clone Wars (Credit: Star Wars | YouTube).

During an interview, Filoni revealed that he almost did not get the job on The Clone Wars because of one very understandable reason. However, if that turned out to be the reality, the Star Wars universe would never have experienced Filoni’s magic touch, which has resulted in the birth of fan-favorite characters and stories.

Dave Filoni Revealed How He Almost Didn’t Get Star Wars: The Clone Wars Gig

Dave Filoni worked as a director on several episodes of...

George Lucas collaborated with Dave Filoni to craft Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The beloved animated series fills the gap between the second and third installments of the prequel trilogy. It also introduced Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, who went on to become a fan-favorite and a major player in the overall lore of the galaxy far, far away.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars first introduced Ahsoka Tano (Credit: Lucasfilm).

During an interview, Filoni admitted that his plan for The Clone Wars was originally much different. Moreover, it was extremely serious and his take would have drastically changed the origin story of Ahsoka. However, Lucas interjected and made Filoni make some changes that averted a darker backstory for the character, and here is what Filoni had to say about the same.

Dave Filoni Had a Darker Take on The Clone Wars and Ahsoka Tano’s Backstory

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The Clone Wars gave the Star Wars fandom a lot of characters that have become iconic in their own right. Be it Captain Rex, Ahsoka Tano, or Ventress, the show depicted a lot of characters in a variety of situations, covering the length and breadth of the war across the Galaxy, from the outer rim to the inner core.

The Clone War || Credit: Lucasfilm

While Anakin Skywalker was the main focus of the Prequels era, along with his master Obi-Wan Kenobi, there wasn’t a clear protagonist for The Clone Wars animated series, largely focusing on theatres of the war and the clones\ Jedi involved therein. The fandom at large, however, has narrowed down which character they might want to consider the ‘protagonist’ of The Clone Wars.

Fans have deemed Ahsoka Tano to be the protagonist of The Clone Wars Bo-Katan and Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars...

The Star Wars universe is filled with a vast variety of interesting characters, some more loved than others. However, most fans will agree that Jar Jar Binks from the prequel trilogy of movies is arguably one of the most disliked characters in the franchise, primarily because of his poor writing and general personality traits.

Jar Jar Binks is one of the most hated Star Wars characters (Credit: Lucasfilm).

On the other hand, there is another character from the galaxy far, far away who is so dislikeable that the hate for him rivals that of Jar Jar Binks. The character was created by Dave Filoni and his team for the animated The Clone Wars series. However, unlike Jar Jar, fans have a completely different reason to hate this character, and here is everything you need to know about him.

One Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Is Even More Despicable Than...

A whole bunch of new Star Wars collectibles have landed at the Disney Store. Some of those were previously available at this year’s D23 event!

One of the best items to recently arrive is the Star Wars: The Clone Wars lightsaber hilt set! For $550, you’ll get a collectible display box housing Legacy lightsabers belonging to Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and Obi-Wan Kenobi!

The set is limited to only 3,000 pieces, but sadly no blades are included. What you will get is a Certificate of Authenticity and the swappable piece that allows you to connect a blade to Obi-Wan’s hilt.

“There are legacies that resonate across the galaxies for generations; three such legacies are celebrated here in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Lightsaber hilt set. Inspired by the hilts carried by Ahsoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Anakin Skywalker, this highly detailed limited edition three-piece set captures the drama...

The New York Botanical Garden is set to debut a “The Nightmare Before Christmas” themed light trail, inspired by Tim Burton’s 1993 film, on Sept 27. The experience will run through Nov. 30, with operating hours from dusk until 10 p.m.

The trail features over 8,300 square feet of light installations created by technology including itneractive video projection, intelligent LED lighting and 3D printed sculptures of the film’s characters.

The trail is created by Adventurelive and Letsgo, and presented by a special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. Tickets start at $39 for children and $49 for adults and can be purchased online.

Titmouse, Polygon Pictures to Partner and Produce Multiple CG Animation Series

Titmouse and Polygon Pictures will partner to develop and produce multiple CG series, specifically CG-focused adult and children’s animated projects.

Titmouse is known for its raunchy comedic work with the production of shows like “Big Mouth,” “The Legend of Vox Machina,...

Din Djarin and Baby Yoda are returning to a galaxy far, far away.

At D23 in Anaheim on Friday, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni unveiled a first look at the upcoming “Star Wars” feature, “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” starring Pedro Pascal as the titular masked bounty hunter from the Disney+ series and his adorable sidekick Grogu.

Favreau promised an “all-new adventure following these two characters.”

The D23 crowd cheered as Babu Frick popped up flying a small ship with Grogu and went wild as the purple alien said “good luck.”

The film is the first big screen spinoff from Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” with Favreau, who created the show, set to direct the feature. The series takes place after the fall of the Galactic Empire in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi,” where a lone mercenary (a Mandalorian from the planet Mandalore) makes his way through the outer reaches of the lawless galaxy.

D23 kicks off tomorrow in Anaheim and the Disney Store already has listings up for event merchandise. However, it can’t be purchased until Monday, August 12. It does give us a look at what is coming and the prices.

Let’s take a look!

Kylo Ren Reforged Helmet – Galactic Archive Series – Star Wars – D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – $139.99

Aladdin and Jasmine Jumbo Pin – $69.99

Limited edition 300.

Disney Animation Desk Slider Pin Set – $125

Limited edition 200.

Marvel Green Mini Spider-Bot – $29.99

Disneyland Icons Woven Shirt – $59.99

Sizes Xs-3Xl

Ichabod Crane and Headless Horseman Figure Set – $229

Aladdin & Jasmine Limited Edition Doll Set – $299.99

Limited edition of 1,000.

Star Tours StarSpeeder 3000 Vehicle Play Set – $300

Limited edition of 3,000.

Star Wars: Dark Side Loungefly Ear Headband – $44.99

Snow White Mulitplane Camera Slider Pin – $84.99

Limited edition of 250

Disney Lacers Series One Mystery Figure – $16.99

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“She was always really good about bringing together people who shared her same passions,” says Elissa Alcala of the late “Ahsoka” costume designer Shawna Trpcic who passed away in 2023. Alcala served as assistant costume designer on the Disney+ series, and joined costume supervisor Devon Patterson to discuss their latest Emmy nomination and the lasting impact of their late collaborator. Watch the exclusive video interview above.

“Ahsoka” continues the adventures of the titular Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) in live action after the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars: Rebels” charted her earlier exploits. Trpcic, Alcala, and Patterson earned an Emmy nomination for the series finale, “Chapter 8: The Jedi, The Witch, and the Warlord.” For this action-packed installment, the designers created looks for three creepy witches, an army of undead stormtroopers, and evolved the look of a fan favorite hero from the animated series.

Watch Making of ‘Ahsoka’ roundtable panel: Rosario Dawson,...

Actress Katee Sackhoff is known among the Star Wars fanbase for playing the fan-favorite character of Bo-Katan Kryze. The actress originated the role in a voice acting capacity in the franchise’s animated shows before making her live-action debut with the second season of The Mandalorian.

Katee Sackhoff made her live-action debut as Bo-Katan Kryze in The Mandalorian (Credit: Lucasfilm).

During an interview, Sackhoff revealed an incident where she suffered a wardrobe malfunction. The actress could not wear Bo-Katan’s helmet because of an inconsistency, resulting in a fan saving the day. Here is what Sackhoff had to say about the wardrobe malfunction while filming one of the best scenes of The Mandalorian season 2.

Katee Sackhoff Wore a Fan-Made Helmet in The Mandalorian

Katee Sackhoff originated the role of Bo-Katan Kryze in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The actress reprised the role in Star Wars Rebels before...

Darth Vader stands head and shoulders above some of popular culture’s most well-known antagonists. Instantly recognizable by film and comic book enthusiasts, the character has few equals in wider Hollywood, and definitely none in his own franchise.

Darth Vader in The Empire Strike Back || Lucasfilm

However, it seems that fans have decided that there is one character who can stand up to Vader, but Dave Filoni is not convinced that that is the case. Speaking with Vanity Fair, Filoni revealed why he found it to be so funny that fans thought Darth Vader’s orders were defied by Boba Fett.

Dave Filoni was quick to clear up any confusion about Boba Fett’s respect for the chain of command Boba Fett in Return of the Jedi || Lucasfilm

Speaking with Vanity Fair, Dave Filoni pointed out how it was so hilarious for him that some people thought Boba Fett was...

In Gareth Edwards' 2016 film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," a group of scrappy Rebels defy orders from their superiors to infiltrate an Imperial stronghold and steal the blueprints for the Empire's newest superweapon, a planet-killing, moon-sized laser called the Death Star. It's no surprise that they will be successful, as the plans they steal are put to good use in the 1977 film "Star Wars." Indeed, the events of "Rogue One" end at the exact moment "Star Wars" picks up, leaving nothing to the imagination. Sadly, the characters of "Rogue One" all die in their mission, a fact that all "Star Wars" fans kind of knew going in.

The villain of "Rogue One" is an Imperial weapons developer named Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn) who has overseen the design and construction of the Death Star. Like most of the Imperial characters throughout the "Star Wars" franchise, Krennic is stressed, angry, and unhappy.

Who knew that the Harry Potter franchise would have an influence over supervising director Dave Filoni for Star Wars: The Clone Wars? Well, that is exactly what happened in 2011.

A still from Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Disney+

The Harry Potter franchise had numerous villains over the years. From Professor Quirrell to Barty Crouch Jr., the villains were many. Amongst them, however, Jason Isaacs shined in the role of Lucius Malfoy.

Dave Filoni Wanted Jason Isaacs For The Clone Wars

Father of Draco Malfoy and a (somewhat) loyal servant to Lord Voldemort, Lucius Malfoy was a despicable character who fans loved to hate. From kicking Dobby down the stairs to poisoning Ginny with Riddle’s diary, the list is endless.

Jason Isaacs and Tom Felton in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Warner Bros Pictures

On the other hand, supervising director Dave Filoni was busy working on the 2011 animated...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is one of the most critically acclaimed projects from George Lucas’ fan-favorite space opera universe, supervised by the Chief creative officer of LucasFilm, Dave Filoni. With a plotline that fans couldn’t predict completely no matter how hard they tried, the animated series is quite literally the epitome of some genius storytelling.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars. | Credit: Disney+.

Ironically enough, this stands true even without the iconic Darth Vader playing the villain of the saga. The major credit for this goes to Filoni’s outstandingly creative thought process that chose The Inquisitor over Vader to play the big bad of the series. The reason behind this was simple: Vader is too big of a character to worry about minute events like this one!

Dave Filoni Had the Perfect Reason to Reject Vader for The Clone Wars Villain

Back when The Clone Wars series was originally announced,...

Actor Sam Witwer’s association with the Star Wars franchise has been longstanding, having played two different characters. Interestingly, both of Witwer’s characters have had ties with the Sith, giving the actor a certain level of understanding of the dark side users that few others possess.

Sam Witwer voiced Darth Maul in The Clone Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).

During an interview, Witwer spoke about the role of the afterlife in Sith philosophy, explaining why they did not return from the dead like their Jedi counterparts. In the process, Witwer proved that he had mastered the Sith philosophy, making him an indispensable part of the franchise. Here is why Witwer is a true master of the Sith code.

Sam Witwer Explained Why the Sith Do Not Return After Their Death

Sam Witwer played the role of Starkiller, the now de-canonized Sith apprentice of Darth Vader from the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video games.

The Star Wars franchise has recently seen a downturn in its fortunes, with most of the new-age shows like The Acolyte, failing to impress audiences. However, one Star Wars show that has always remained close to the hearts of the fans is The Clone Wars animated series.

The Clone Wars remains one of the most popular Star Wars shows (Credit: Lucasfilm).

During an interview, showrunner Dave Filoni was asked about the distinction between the animated series and the live-action movies. However, Filoni’s response provided the perfect explanation for why The Clone Wars will always remain superior to most of the new age entries in the space opera franchise.

Dave Filoni Revealed the Main Difference Between Live-action Star Wars and The Clone Wars

Dave Filoni served as the primary showrunner for Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Created by George Lucas, the series ran for seven seasons and gained a cult following among the fans.

Dave Filoni made his first foray into the Star Wars universe, working on The Clone Wars animated series. The series was later canceled after Disney purchased Lucasfilm from George Lucas. It initially concluded in 2014, only to be revived almost four years later for a seventh and final season.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars ended in 2020 after seven seasons (Credit: Lucasfilm).

While promoting the final season, Filoni was asked about the future of the Clone Wars corner of the universe. At the time, Filoni shared his experience of working on the animated series and also revealed why he did not wish to revive it again in the future. Filoni made a compelling argument for the series to conclude and despite fans feeling otherwise it makes complete sense.

Dave Filoni Has a Very Good Reason For Not Reviving Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is one of the...

Dave Filoni might be a Star Wars veteran today, but he earned his stripes working alongside franchise creator George Lucas on Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. Given Lucas’ limited involvement with the franchise after the prequels, Filoni was mostly responsible for the show’s writing.

Dave Filoni worked alongside George Lucas on Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).

During an interview, Filoni opened up about Lucas’ hands-on involvement in the animated series, citing the example of one villain’s storyline. Filoni revealed that Lucas personally asked him to amp up the character’s arc in future episodes. Here is what Filoni had to say about Lucas’ role in giving one Clone Wars villain a badass arc.

Dave Filoni Revealed How Personally Involved George Lucas Was in One Clone Wars Villain’s Storyline

Dave Filoni served as the supervising director and primary showrunner for Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series.

George Lucas’ Star Wars bible is perhaps the most important document floating around over at Disney. Filoni revealed in an interview way back in 2011 that the visionary director has a lot of plans and ideas in that book and that he had not gotten a chance yet to have a look into it.

Alec Guinness and Mark Hamill in Star Wars ||Lucasfilm

Speaking with Den of the Geek, Filoni revealed that the book could have some very interesting information, and definitely includes a slew of ideas that were conceived even before Star Wars, and many of those that are yet to find their place in the galaxy far, far away.

Back in 2011, Dave Filoni was already working on ideas from the binder Dave Filoni | Credits: Image by Josh Hallett, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Filoni, in conversation with Den of Geek, was promoting the release of the DVD...

Dave Filoni is responsible for fleshing out much of the Clone Wars with his brilliant animated series. However, there was also a film that the director worked on that introduced Ahsoka Tano as Anakin’s padwan, called Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars || Lucasfilm

This film was well received and beloved by fans, and while there has been an entire show covering what happens in the wake of it, Dave Filoni revealed in 2011 that there might be a chance that fans could get more of it, but only if George Lucas was up for it.

Dave Filoni would happily make a second Clone Wars film Darth Maul faces off against Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars [Credit: Lucasfilm Animation]

While the story of The Clone Wars has been carried over to other installments of the franchise like Star Wars: Rebels, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Bad Batch and more,...