Tag: Attack of the Clones
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George Lucas Was Almost Sued by a World-Famous University
When Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones first hit theaters back in May 2002, fans were eager to see what George Lucas would do with his second installment in the prequel trilogy. Although reviews were ultimately lukewarm, it was exciting to see Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) finally…
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‘Ahsoka’ Episode 1 Recap: A Continuation of ‘Star Wars Rebels’
Ahsoka Tano was first introduced to the sprawling Star Wars universe fifteen years ago when George Lucas debuted the animated feature Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which delved into the tenuous three-year period between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. She quickly became one of the most beloved new additions to the…
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Before Ahsoka, Let’s Dig Into The Star Wars History Of Grand Admiral Thrawn
In Timothy Zahn’s “Heir to the Empire” trilogy, a legendary “Star Wars” character was birthed. Zahn’s work reinvigorated the franchise’s Extended Universe (EU) by introducing antagonists that were not Sith but motivated by ambitions that did not align completely with that of the Empire. The big bad in Zahn’s work was a tactical genius who…
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New 2022 Star Wars Hallmark Christmas Ornaments Celebrate The Mandalorian, Attack Of The Clones & More
Even though Christmas is still a long way off, Hallmark always gets the party started early by revealing the new wave of Keepsake Ornaments that collectors can add to their Christmas tree each year. As always, there’s a huge assortment of ornaments inspired by pop culture, and that includes a new line-up of “Star Wars” ornaments. This…
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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 Trailer: Attack Of The Clones, Again
There’s just something different about “Star Wars” in animation. Both “The Clone Wars” and “Rebels” took advantage of the medium, pushing the boundaries of what George Lucas’ original vision could look and feel like on their way to becoming some of the most well-received and critically acclaimed installments of the entire franchise. Even the live-action Disney+…
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Young Boba Fett Actor Daniel Logan Learned Jango Fett Got Decapitated At The Attack Of The Clones Premiere
With “Attack of the Clones” celebrating its 20th anniversary (he types before he crumbles into an ancient pile of old man dust), there’s a big focus on the often derided second prequel at this year’s “Star Wars” Celebration. There are panels, signers on the autograph floor, “Attack of the Clones” merchandise, Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor…
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‘Redemption is a powerful concept’: Hayden Christensen on Star Wars and daring to return as Darth Vader
When he first portrayed Darth Vader in the much-panned Star Wars prequels 20 years ago, fans vented their anger at him. So why is he risking more in a new TV series? He talks about George Lucas, the pressures of fame and his love of bulldozersHayden Christensen has a confession to make. “I have a…
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Ewan McGregor Talks ‘Star Wars’ Prequels: ‘It’s Nice to Watch Them Now Knowing That People Love Them’
Decades ago, it would have been almost unthinkable that “Star Wars” fans would clamor to see more of the characters from George Lucas’ prequel trilogy. But that’s exactly what’s happening, as Ewan McGregor is returning to the franchise for “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” a new Disney+ series that marks one of the spring’s most anticipated television events.Mythology…
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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Hayden Christensen Won’t Confirm Whether James Earl Jones Is Voicing Vader, But Seems Interested In Continuing His ‘Star Wars’ Role
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…
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Boba Fett’s Armor Explained: How Did He Get It And What Can It Do?
Notorious “Star Wars” bounty hunter Boba Fett is easy to recognize, thanks to his trademark Mandalorian armor. He first showed up in the animated segment of the infamous 1978 “Star Wars Holiday Special” (a sequence titled “The Story of the Faithful Wookiee”), long before anyone knew what a Mandalorian even was. The character took off…