Tag: Star Wars: The Clone Wars
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That Time ‘The Clone Wars’ Got Hit With Censorship
After the release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith in 2005, Star Wars fans were left without any hope for the future of the franchise, as it had appeared that the saga had concluded for good. Although Dave Filoni’s animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars initially appeared to be nothing…
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New ‘Ahsoka’ Shows Star Wars Can’t Escape Its Own Nostalgia
When it was announced that Hayden Christensen would reprise his role as Darth Vader in “Ahsoka,” Star Wars fans’ response was mostly positive. Christensen took heat for the prequel films like many of his costars, his two-film arc depicting Anakin Skywalker’s descent into darkness now obscured by indictments of the trilogy’s other flaws.And Anakin —…
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Ahsoka Tano’s Greatest Enemies, Ranked
Ahsoka Tano is one of the greatest characters in the history of the Star Wars franchise. While Ahsoka’s screen debut came in the cinematic dud that was 2008’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ashley Eckstein’s performance throughout the series of the same name transformed her into a fan-favorite character. Ahsoka has helped empower a new…
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Who Is Hera’s Son, Jacen Syndulla, in ‘Ahsoka’?
The Easter eggs are strong with this one. Episode 3 of Ahsoka has a shorter runtime than its predecessors but doesn’t pump the brakes on creator Dave Filoni’s favorite pastime: introducing characters from previous Star Wars material. Ahsoka’s many ties to Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels are common knowledge at this…
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Star Wars Has Never Had a Character Quite Like Ahsoka Tano
Women in science fiction and other fictional genres have suffered the unfortunate fates of being underdeveloped or being trapped by unnecessarily limiting character stereotypes. The Bechdel Test may cover an overarching look at how femme characters are given roles in different forms of media, but can only call out the lack of attention given to…
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Who Is Morgan Elsbeth In Ahsoka: What You Need To Remember
The following article contains spoilers for “Ahsoka.””Ahsoka” has finally arrived on Disney+, bringing us the further adventures of Ahsoka Tano, the former Jedi Padawan turned Rebel voiced by Ashley Eckstein in the animated shows “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels” and played in live-action by Rosario Dawson. Ahsoka has also appeared in the Disney+ series…
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Can I Watch ‘Ahsoka’ Without Watching Any Other Star Wars Shows?
No character has been on a multi-series journey in the Star Wars universe quite like Ahsoka Tano has. Since making her debut in 2008, we’ve seen the complex character go from an ambitious padawan in Star Wars: The Clone Wars to a fearless freedom fighter in Star Wars Rebels to a wise lone wolf in…
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Ahsoka Explores A ‘Master And Apprentice’ – And Sets Up A Captivating Star Wars Story
This article contains spoilers for “Star Wars: Ahsoka” episode 1 — “Master and Apprentice.””Ahsoka” is the current culmination of a generation of television storytelling in the “Star Wars” universe. Led by Dave Filoni, who helped originate the character of Ahsoka Tano for “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” working under the direct tutelage of George Lucas,…
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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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An Ahsoka Story Can’t Exist Without Anakin Skywalker
Star Wars began with a clear focus on the Skywalker family. Between Anakin, Luke (Mark Hamill), and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), their drama shaped the galaxy for decades. But as the universe expands and new characters come into the spotlight, some are more removed from the Skywalkers than others. The upcoming series, Ahsoka, will return…