With Marvel Studios having an incredibly rough 2023, you have to wonder if any of the previous films will get a bit of a reconsideration. The one that springs to mind most is “Eternals.” At the time, there were people who swore “Eternals” was the worst thing Marvel had ever produced. But, after seeing some of the more recent things, like the VFX mess of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” or the stodgy writing in  “Secret Invasion,” it makes you sorta think fondly about Chloé Zhao’s “Eternals,” with its lush cinematography and all-star cast giving it their all.

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These days, “Star Wars” hopefully works on two levels. There’s top-level engagement for broader fans that just like the Lucasfilm brand and what it stands for, and again, these days, there’s a deeper level of commitment for the more hardcore fans that know all the ins and outs of “Star Wars” beyond just the movies. Case in point, the upcoming series, “Star Wars: Ahsoka.” The entirety of the series was born from the animated TV wing of Lucasfilm that was run by George Lucas’ heir apparent, Dave Filoni.

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In some ways, James Earl Jones‘ baritone voice is as iconic to Darth Vader as the Sith lord’s helmet and red lightsaber. But now, after forty years, it’s time for someone else to take over the role — or at least, for someone to recreate the actor’s voice.

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IndieWire (via Vanity Fair) reports that Jones has officially retired from voicing Darth Vader after 40 years as the “Star Wars” arch-villain.

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While fans are, of course, excited to see Ewan McGregor return to his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the, aptly titled, “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Disney+ series, there has been equal (if not more) anticipation at the idea of Hayden Christensen returning as Anakin Skywalker, aka Darth Vader. Thankfully, for most people, the hype was well-deserved when we saw the duo face off in a recent episode.

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Although the show will be missing the month’s famed “Star Wars” celebration day of May 5th, the grand return of one of the franchise’s most beloved characters is almost here. Directed by Deborah Chow of “The Mandalorian,” written by Joby Harold of “Army of the Dead,” with cinematography from frequent Park Chan-wook collaborator Chung Chung-hoon, and music from Natalie Holt and John Williams, the second trailer for “Obi-Wan Kenobi” has arrived for its eagerly-anticipating fans.

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After working together on “Attack of The Clones” and “Revenge of The Sith” and a 17-year gap since they last worked together, Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen are poised to finally reunite in the latest live-action “Star Wars” series, “Obi-Wan Kenobi” on Disney+.

The new six-episode long limited series see Christensen returning to the Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader role as his “Inquisitor” Jedi hunters from “Star Wars: Rebels” attempt to hunt and kill the remaining Jedi that have survived Order 66.

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The “Obi-Wan Kenobi” limited series on Disney+ is two months away, and it’s a big draw for many “Star Wars” fans hoping for the return of Ewan McGregor’s Kenobi and Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader. While some have been critical of Vader’s inclusion and the new face-off that is coming between former master and pupil—there are many lines in ‘A New Hope’ that indicated they hadn’t seen each other since ‘Revenge of The Sith’ and this new face-off undercuts that film—one element that seems to make it all work is the live-action introduction of the Inquisitors.

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Darth Vader is back! Ok, fine, the fact that the “Star Wars” villain is going to make his triumphant return in a film or TV series isn’t all that shocking. After the original trilogy, he had a whole prequel trilogy devoted to his story. Then he showed up in “Rogue One” just several years ago. This isn’t to mention all the books, comics, and animated appearances over the years.

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Ewan McGregor hasn’t starred in a “Star Wars” project since 2005’s “Revenge Of The Sith.” In that film, McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi suffered arguably his most significant defeat: the corruption of his Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, played by Hayden Christensen.

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Now, Disney‘s take on the “Star Wars” universe looks to explore what happened to Kenobi and Vader between the events of “Sith” and “A New Hope.” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” the latest new “Star Wars” show on Disney+, sees McGregor and Christensen return in a new tale set ten years after the events of “Sith.”  

In the show, Obi-Wan lives in exile on Tatooine and watches over an infant Luke Skywalker, while Vader rules the Empire alongside Emperor Palpatine.

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Disney+ Day is upon us. Along with the streaming premieres of “Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings” and “Jungle Cruise,” and Season 2 of “The World According To Jeff Goldblum,” the celebration also includes updates on many upcoming Marvel and ‘Star Wars‘ series.  

“Hawkeye” and “The Book Of Boba Fett” are right around the corner, but others won’t be out until sometime in 2022.

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Following “The Book of Boba Fett” and “The Mandalorian” season three, which just announced it had started production, the Lucasfilm series, “Ahsoka” is expected to be the next big “Star Wars” TV show to go into production. Announced by Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy last December, the new Disney+ show will follow Ahsoka Tano (first introduced in live-action during “The Mandalorian” season two as played by Rosario Dawson).

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Earlier this year, “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” actor Liam Neeson told Collider that he would be open to the idea of reprising his role as Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in the upcoming “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series. Resurrections aren’t out of the ordinary in this fantasy franchise, and force ghosts of fallen Jedi are clearly an already established device. “Star Wars: Revenge of The Sith” even teased the idea of force ghosts and communicating with the dead.

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After numerous delays and tons of fan speculation, it appears that Lucasfilm is ready to begin production on the long-awaited “Star Wars” live-action series, “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” And with production scheduled to begin in April, the studio is ready to pull back the curtain and unveil the ensemble cast that will help bring the prequel series to life.

Previously, we already knew that Ewan McGregor is going to return to play the title character, after portraying Obi-Wan in the three “Star Wars” prequel films.

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One of the dozens of projects teased during last week’s star-studded Disney Investors Presentation was the highly-anticipated “Star Wars” series, “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” The show has been in development for a long time now and sees Ewan McGregor reprise his role as the title character. However, after months of wondering what this series is going to be about, it sounds like maybe we’re beginning to get a better idea.

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Fans of George Lucas’ “Star Wars” prequels are going to be happy. Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader, joining Ewan McGregor in the upcoming limited series “OBI-WAN KENOBI.” Directed by Deborah Chow, the series will begin shooting in March 2021.

READ MORE: ‘Obi-Wan’ Director Deborah Chow Explains Why A TV Series Is A Much Better Fit For The ‘Star Wars’ Character

This makes sense in some regards.

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Nearly three years after it arrived in theaters, we are still talking about Rian Johnson’s lone installment in the world of “Star Wars” lore, ‘The Last Jedi.’ But, in a fun twist, we’re not here to talk about how the internet is exploding with hatred and vitriol against Johnson. Instead, we’re going to take a trip down “What if?” lane to see the filmmaker explain why he almost had Anakin Skywalker in the feature but ended up passing on the idea.

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There are a ton of unexplained moments in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” And that’s not to throw shade at JJ Abrams’ film. While some of those unexplained plot points (particularly the stuff involving Palpatine) would have greatly added to some people’s enjoyment of the film, there are other moments that don’t require a complete expository moment. That latter category includes a moment in the climactic battle between the forces of good and evil and the voices that help guide our hero.

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While Nicolas Cage is usually the example trotted out of actors taking paycheck gigs in low-rent films, I’d argue that Bruce Willis is the worst offender of starring in movies you haven’t seen or heard of. “Marauders,” “Precious Cargo,” “Extraction,” “Vice,” and “The Price” are the movies he’s made in the past few years that largely all went straight to VOD, with an obligatory (and usually tiny) theatrical release.

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'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': The Original Title, Hayden Christensen's Cameo, And C-3PO's Red Arm

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Review: 'American Heist' Starring Adrien Brody Will Rob You Of Valuable Time

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Watch: Hope Lives For Hayden Christensen And Kate Bosworth In Trailer For Michael Polish's '90 Minutes In Heaven'

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Watch: Trailer And 3 Clips For 'American Heist' Starring Adrien Brody

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Watch: Nicolas Cage Is The White Ghost In New Trailer For 'Outcast' With Hayden Christensen

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Nicolas Cage Praises Hayden Christensen's "Edgy, Dark & Soulful" Performance In The 'Star Wars' Prequels

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Watch: Adrien Brody & Hayden Christensen Take On The World In Trailer For 'American Heist'

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