Obi-Wan Kenobi: Star Wars spin-off rightly brings the spotlight on Leia
2 years, 6 months ago

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Star Wars spin-off rightly brings the spotlight on Leia

Hindustan Times  

Since its inception and through the course of the three trilogies spanning close to five decades, the Star Wars’ core story has been about the Skywalker family. The franchise’s latest offering--Ewan McGregor-starrer Obi-Wan Kenobi--has made an earnest attempt to change that in its first two episodes itself. Obi-Wan Kenobi is a spin-off series based on the titular Jedi knight, whom we have earlier seen in both the Original Trilogy and the Prequel Trilogy. She is just as important as him.” Even though Leia was always front and centre of the original Star Wars trilogy, downsizing her from a rebel to a damsel in distress wasn’t appreciated by fans.

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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ finale review: Yet another iteration of the same ‘Star Wars’ saga
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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ finale review: Yet another iteration of the same ‘Star Wars’ saga

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"Obi-Wan Kenobi" reminds us that the Force is not always with us – and that's fine!

Salon  

Days before "Obi-Wan Kenobi" premiered, a meme circulated that features Ewan McGregor's mug next to that of Sir Alec Guinness – the two faces of the "Star Wars" universe's second most beloved mentor. And as the post's author points out, Obi-Wan Kenobi goes from Ewan – Generation X's cool boyfriend, star of "Trainspotting" and a series featuring him roughing it …

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Obi-Wan Kenobi: Guide to new Star Wars series; know all about Dark Side, Whither Vader & more

India TV News  

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” — now that’s a name casual “Star Wars” fans haven’t heard in a long time. It’s set halfway between George Lucas’ two trilogies: 10 years after “Episode III: Revenge of the Sith,” which marked McGregor’s last appearance as the character, and nine years before the late Alec Guinness made his hooded, howling entrance as Ben Kenobi in “Episode …

Ahead of Obi-Wan Kenobi release on Disney+Hotstar, a guide to the new Star Wars series
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Ahead of Obi-Wan Kenobi release on Disney+Hotstar, a guide to the new Star Wars series

Firstpost  

As Obi-Wan Kenobi drops on Disney+ Hotstar on 27 May, here’s everything you need to know about the Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi — now that’s a name casual Star Wars fans haven’t heard in a long time. It’s set halfway between George Lucas’ two trilogies: 10 years after Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, which marked McGregor’s last appearance as …

Obi-Wan Kenobi has a deep history. Before the Disney+ series, here’s what to know
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LA Times  

For anybody familiar with “Star Wars,” Obi-Wan Kenobi requires no introduction. Debuting in 1977’s “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope,” Obi-Wan is a former general and Jedi master living in solitude on the remote desert planet of Tatooine. The prequel trilogy, starting with 1999’s “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” follows a younger Obi-Wan, played by …

Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer: Hayden Christensen’s Darth Vader returns after 17 years
2 years, 7 months ago

Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer: Hayden Christensen’s Darth Vader returns after 17 years

Hindustan Times  

Disney and Star Wars released the official trailer of the upcoming limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi on May 4, Star Wars Day. The dying moments of the trailer then give the famous sequence of Darth Vader’s armour being assembled before we see Obi-Wan react to Vader’s iconic breathing from the suit. As per the show’s official synopsis, “The story begins 10 …

Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ adds Joel Edgerton, Kumail Nanjiani, Sung Kang, Simone Kessell
3 years, 8 months ago

Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ adds Joel Edgerton, Kumail Nanjiani, Sung Kang, Simone Kessell

Firstpost  

Obi-Wan Kenobi, which will see McGregor reprising his role of the iconic Jedi Master, will begin shooting in April. Disney Plus’ Ewan McGregor-led Obi-Wan Kenobi series has roped in actors Joel Edgerton, Kumail Nanjiani, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr to play pivotal parts in the show. The much-anticipated Star Wars series also features actors Indira Varma, Sung Kang, Simone Kessell …

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