When “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace” debuted on May 19, 1999, few movies before (or since) were greeted with more fevered anticipation. Not only was the movie the first new “Star Wars” movie in a generation, but it was touted as the first of a prequel trilogy charting the tragedy of Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi Knight fated to turn to the dark side as Darth Vader.
Despite the breathless build up, by the end of that summer, the near-universal consensus was that “The Phantom Menace” was, at best, a colossal disappointment and, at worst, a calamitous embarrassment. Some blamed the decision by George Lucas — directing for the first time since 1977’s “A New Hope” — to start the story with a precocious 9-year-old Anakin (Jake Lloyd). Others railed against the slapstick antics and pidgin English of Jar Jar Binks (Ahmed Best), hyped as the first-ever CG main character in a live-action movie.
Despite the breathless build up, by the end of that summer, the near-universal consensus was that “The Phantom Menace” was, at best, a colossal disappointment and, at worst, a calamitous embarrassment. Some blamed the decision by George Lucas — directing for the first time since 1977’s “A New Hope” — to start the story with a precocious 9-year-old Anakin (Jake Lloyd). Others railed against the slapstick antics and pidgin English of Jar Jar Binks (Ahmed Best), hyped as the first-ever CG main character in a live-action movie.
- 5/11/2024
- by Adam B. Vary, Angelique Jackson and Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Star Wars: Ahmed Best Reveals John Wick-Inspired Idea for Kelleran Beq Movie - Main Image
Ahmed Best recently shared his idea for a John Wick-inspired story for a potential Kelleran Beq movie.
The actor famously made his major comeback in the Star Wars franchise when he surprisingly made a guest appearance as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq during the third season of The Mandalorian.
It was revealed that it was his character who saved Grogu during Order 66. Since then, fans have expressed interest in seeing more of him as the Jedi Master in future Star Wars projects.
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Ahmed Best Suggests 'Jedi John Wick' Idea for Kelleran Beq Movie
In a recent interview, Best opened up about the potential return of Kelleran Beq in a future Star Wars project following his appearance in The Mandalorian.
He suggested...
Ahmed Best recently shared his idea for a John Wick-inspired story for a potential Kelleran Beq movie.
The actor famously made his major comeback in the Star Wars franchise when he surprisingly made a guest appearance as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq during the third season of The Mandalorian.
It was revealed that it was his character who saved Grogu during Order 66. Since then, fans have expressed interest in seeing more of him as the Jedi Master in future Star Wars projects.
Also Read: Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Director Patty Jenkins Explains the Movie's Massive Delay
Ahmed Best Suggests 'Jedi John Wick' Idea for Kelleran Beq Movie
In a recent interview, Best opened up about the potential return of Kelleran Beq in a future Star Wars project following his appearance in The Mandalorian.
He suggested...
- 5/9/2024
- EpicStream
Disney+ has debuted a brand-new trailer Lucasfilm’s upcoming ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Acolyte.’
An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems….
The series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss.
Leslye Headland created the series, based on ‘Star Wars’ by George Lucas, and serves as an executive producer along with Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King and Jason Micallef. Charmaine DeGraté and Kor Adana are the co-executive producers. Rayne Roberts, Damian Anderson, Eileen Shim and Rob Bredow are the producers.
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The live-action series launches in the UK on...
An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems….
The series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss.
Leslye Headland created the series, based on ‘Star Wars’ by George Lucas, and serves as an executive producer along with Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King and Jason Micallef. Charmaine DeGraté and Kor Adana are the co-executive producers. Rayne Roberts, Damian Anderson, Eileen Shim and Rob Bredow are the producers.
Also in trailers – Trailer drops for coming-of-age series ‘Geek Girl’
The live-action series launches in the UK on...
- 5/7/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Even for a die-hard Star Wars fan like Ewan McGregor, the weight of carrying the franchise and one of its leading IPs can get a bit too much for his temperament. The legendary Jedi Master has had his fair share of troubles and hardships to overcome until his protégé Anakin Skywalker transformed into Darth Vader. A soul-crushing experience such as that one equated to a betrayal of everything he valued and reflected an utter failure on his part to save his friend from the Dark Side of the Force.
Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in Attack of the Clones (2002) [Credit: 20th Century Studios]The eventual retirement of Obi-Wan Kenobi from the public forum and going on to live the remainder of his days in isolation and self-imposed exile, watching over Luke Skywalker on the desert planet of Tattooine mostly served as penance for his once-glorious life in the heydays of the Jedi Order.
Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in Attack of the Clones (2002) [Credit: 20th Century Studios]The eventual retirement of Obi-Wan Kenobi from the public forum and going on to live the remainder of his days in isolation and self-imposed exile, watching over Luke Skywalker on the desert planet of Tattooine mostly served as penance for his once-glorious life in the heydays of the Jedi Order.
- 5/7/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Cameron Monaghan hopes for one thing in a potential live-action debut for his Star Wars character Cal Kestis.
Monaghan has played the Jedi Master in two critically acclaimed video games up to this point (Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor) but he has yet to appear anywhere on-screen in the galaxy far, far away.
When prodded on potentially bringing his Star Wars hero into live-action, the Shameless and Gotham actor previously said he was more focused on giving Cal a "satisfying arc within the games" and has not thought about anything outside of that.
Read full article on The Direct.
Monaghan has played the Jedi Master in two critically acclaimed video games up to this point (Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Survivor) but he has yet to appear anywhere on-screen in the galaxy far, far away.
When prodded on potentially bringing his Star Wars hero into live-action, the Shameless and Gotham actor previously said he was more focused on giving Cal a "satisfying arc within the games" and has not thought about anything outside of that.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 2/18/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
Exclusive: Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) has signed on to star opposite Anne Hathaway in Warner Bros Motion Picture Group’s currently untitled new film from David Robert Mitchell, the filmmaker behind titles like It Follows and Under the Silver Lake.
Pic’s logline is under wraps, though it’s previously been described as a “thrill-ride” to be shot in Imax. Mitchell will direct from his own original script and produce alongside J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot, and Jackson Pictures’ Matt Jackson. Jake Weiner and Chris Bender of Good Fear Content will serve as executive producers. Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby are overseeing the project for Wbmpg.
Recently reprising his role as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in Disney+’s Emmy-nominated limited series of the same name, McGregor won an Emmy for his starring turn on Netflix’s Halston, also appearing in films like Birds of Prey, Doctor Sleep and Christopher Robin.
Pic’s logline is under wraps, though it’s previously been described as a “thrill-ride” to be shot in Imax. Mitchell will direct from his own original script and produce alongside J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella for Bad Robot, and Jackson Pictures’ Matt Jackson. Jake Weiner and Chris Bender of Good Fear Content will serve as executive producers. Sheila Walcott and Zach Hamby are overseeing the project for Wbmpg.
Recently reprising his role as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi in Disney+’s Emmy-nominated limited series of the same name, McGregor won an Emmy for his starring turn on Netflix’s Halston, also appearing in films like Birds of Prey, Doctor Sleep and Christopher Robin.
- 2/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Move over, Nick Fury, it’s Mace Windu’s time to shine! At least, that’s what would happen if Samuel L. Jackson had anything to do with it. Jackson first played Mace Windu in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, but unfortunately, the Jedi Master met his end in Revenge of the Sith after his hand was sliced off by Anakin and he was flung out of a window by Palpatine’s Force lightning. However, Jackson is confident that Mace Windu didn’t die and would jump at the chance to return for a series on Disney+.
While speaking with Empire for their issue celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Samuel L. Jackson had just one thing to say about Mace Windu’s supposed demise: “He’S Not Dead!!!” Aside from a brief voice appearance in The Rise of Skywalker, Mace Windu hasn’t come back from the dead,...
While speaking with Empire for their issue celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Samuel L. Jackson had just one thing to say about Mace Windu’s supposed demise: “He’S Not Dead!!!” Aside from a brief voice appearance in The Rise of Skywalker, Mace Windu hasn’t come back from the dead,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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