One of the most advocated spin-off fans have been claiming since Disney’s take over is Obi-Wan Kenobi. Likely one of the reasons is because Kenobi is a character that in many ways is the quintessential Jedi to look up to. There is also the question of what exactly has Kenobi been through for the past 20 years. Such an expansive timeline leaves plenty of room for possibilities that could’ve been done with the character. Verdict: Great moments interrupted by contrived writing The Setup Set a decade after the events of Revenge of the Sith, Kenobi has kept his observation over
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The Shaky End of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
The Clone Wars wasn’t meant to be (but certainly was marketed as) a simple kids’ show, It was a series of stories Lucas created to expand his vision of Star Wars. Not all of these ideas were good, but there was still a lot being explored and crucial gaps filled in.
The Surprisingly Deep Politics of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
One element that distinguishes Star Wars: The Clone Wars from other animated shows was its heavy focus on the political theater of war, dividing fans upon its release.
Darth Plagueis: The Dreamcast
Who would be the best live-action actor to portray a young Palpatine or Darth Plagueis himself?
The Many Trials of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
It seemed like Star Wars was going to once again take a break from the big screen. However, creator George Lucas felt his storytelling days were not over. So, in 2008, Lucas would bring along newcomer Dave Filoni to work on creating the now award-winning series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
The Rise of Star Wars Animation: The Tartakovsky Clone Wars
When discussing Star Wars and its evolving history with animation, the best starting point would be with Genndy Tartakovky’s Clone Wars.
A Modern History of Star Wars Animation
This series will discuss how Star Wars’ animated endeavors gained such a large following and how it struggled to get true recognition from Disney.
The Problem with Converting Animated Characters into Live-Action
Bringing an animated character to live-action has always been a challenge, but not impossible. More thought and care should be taken to re-capture the look and feel of the original character while not undermining the writing that made fans care for them in the first place.
Has Boba Fett Really Gone Soft? A Deconstruction of Boba Fett
This is our in-depth deconstruction of Boba Fett’s character arc as it is told in the current canon. The issue people take is that a mercenary crime lord and a man who prides on honor and respect as incompatible. Some believe that this damages Boba’s character and were quick to blame Disney for softening the Star Wars brand.
The 5 Worst Freakouts in TV and Film
Every time a movie fishes for an Oscar or wants to preach some message they always have to have an argument scene with the characters shouting at the top of their lungs.