Solo: A Star Wars Story is out in two months’ time, as the first anthology tale in the franchise since Rogue One in 2016. A couple of key details have surfaced online over the weekend – firstly an unexpected, albeit tenuous, link to Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi. A children’s book entitled Train Heist has […]
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Star Wars: Rian Johnson defends character spin-offs amid Obi-Wan Kenobi rumour (EXCLUSIVE)
Johnson himself has a new trilogy on the way for the Star Wars universe, as do the writers of Game of Thrones. But there is also constant speculation about films relating to older, legacy characters – most prominently Obi-Wan, but also Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt. Solo: A Star Wars Story – an origin […]
Star Wars’ Obi-Wan star Ewan McGregor speaks out on spin-off rumours at Golden Globes
The actor won Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for his role in Fargo, beating the likes of Robert De Niro, Jude Law, Kyle MacLachlan and Geoffrey Rush. Speaking backstage, McGregor answered journalists’ questions about ongoing rumours that an Obi-Wan standalone film is in the pipeline. […]
Mark Hamill Thinks Jedi Don’t Give Up, Forgets About Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda Giving Up
(Welcome to The Soapbox, the space where we get loud, feisty, political, and opinionated about anything and everything. In this edition: Mark Hamill is completely wrong about Luke Skywalker and the Jedi.) Star Wars: The Last Jedi is easily the most divisive movie the iconic sci-fi saga has ever seen. Hardcore Star Wars fans are having endless debates […]
Star Wars 8 Yoda, Anakin or Obi-Wan FORCE GHOST shock? Is this the PROOF?
Just days to go until The Last Jedi hits the big screen. Star Wars fans are desperate to know who Rey’s parents are, who or what Snoke really is and whether Finn and Poe will ever rekindle their bromance. But there is also a disturbance in the Force as conflicted fans demand different characters return […]
The voice actor behind Obi-Wan Kenobi explains the work that went into bringing the legendary character back for ‘Star Wars Rebels’
Lucasfilm While we wait for the Obi-Wan Kenobi standalone movie, let’s celebrate his recent appearance on the small screen. One of the highlights from season 3 of “Star Wars Rebels” was the “Twin Suns” episode. This self-contained story within the season focuses on Ezra’s journey to Tatooine to track down Ben Kenobi, the reclusive Jedi […]
The voice actor behind Obi-Wan Kenobi explains the work that went into bringing the legendary character back for ‘Star Wars Rebels’
Lucasfilm While we wait for the Obi-Wan Kenobi standalone movie, let’s celebrate his recent appearance on the small screen. One of the highlights from season 3 of “Star Wars Rebels” was the “Twin Suns” episode. This self-contained story within the season focuses on Ezra’s journey to Tatooine to track down Ben Kenobi, the reclusive Jedi […]
Does the Star Wars Franchise Really Need an Obi-Wan Kenobi Movie?
The next Star Wars anthology movie will reportedly focus on Obi-Wan Kenobi. That’s cool, but isn’t it time for a film about a less well-known character? https://media.wired.com/photos/5996243fbe7f0006258fff28/master/pass/obi-FA.jpg Feed: All Latest
Star Wars Obi-Wan movie breaking news: Production FINALLY begins with famous director
Hollywood press outlets are buzzing today with the latest Star Wars news. After months of speculation, Disney and Lucasfilm have started on the long-awaited Obi-Wan Kenobi standalone movie. The latest Star wars Anthologies chapter will follow last year’s triumphant Rogue One and next year’s young Han Solo project. Industry experts are already projecting a 202o […]
Star Wars 8: Mark Hamill reveals how Alec Guinness Obi-Wan Kenobi influenced The Last Jedi
Star Wars fans will have noticed a few parallels between the original trilogy and the new sequel trilogy. Back in 1977’s A New Hope it was Sir Alec’s Obi-Wan who played mentor to a young Luke Skywalker. Now however the upcoming The Last Jedi will see Hamill’s character become the older Jedi who his apprentice […]