Star Wars: The Clone Wars
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From the Prequel Trilogy to The Mandalorian and Grogu, here are the Lego Star Wars Prime Day deals I'd grabThis article highlights various Lego Star Wars deals available during Prime Day, covering sets from different eras including the Original Trilogy, Prequel Trilogy, The Clone Wars, and recent releases. The author, GamesRadar's Managing Editor for news, shares personal picks and notes the difficulty in finding deals on larger sets like the Death Star.
Before The Mandalorian and Grogu and The Clone Wars, Embo was originally supposed to appear in George Lucas’ abandoned $40 million per episode Star Wars seriesLucasfilm's Dave Filoni revealed that George Lucas' abandoned live-action series, Star Wars: Underworld, was intended to feature the bounty hunter Embo. The ambitious series, planned between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, was ultimately canceled due to budget constraints exceeding $40 million per episode. Embo, who first appeared in The Clone Wars, was inspired by a character from Seven Samurai.
Ahsoka voice actor says the success of The Clone Wars led to The Mandalorian "We thought Star Wars was done"Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars, believes the animated series was crucial in reviving the Star Wars franchise before Disney's acquisition. She credits its success with paving the way for live-action shows like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, suggesting Star Wars might have ended without it. The article also touches on the interconnectedness of recent Star Wars projects and the upcoming film The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Ahsoka Tano: The Refiner’s Fire of Rejection and PainThis article analyzes the character development of Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, highlighting how she overcame initial rejection and personal pain to become a significant hero. It draws parallels to biblical figures like Sarah, Ruth, and Esther, suggesting that hardship can be a refining process leading to extraordinary destinies.- Who is Embo in The Mandalorian and Grogu? The Clone Wars history of the Star Wars bounty hunter explainedThe bounty hunter Embo, originally introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, returns in The Mandalorian and Grogu. His history includes encounters with key characters like Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker, and he is known for his distinctive hat weapon and pet anooba. In the new series, Embo appears to be a threat to Din Djarin and Grogu, accompanied by a new anooba named Keibu.
- Tom Kane, Longtime Star Wars And Call Of Duty Voice Actor, Dies At 64Voice actor Tom Kane, known for his extensive work in video games and animation, has passed away at the age of 64. His death was attributed to complications from a stroke he suffered in 2020. Kane was notably the voice of Yoda in various Star Wars projects and Takeo Masaki in the Call of Duty Zombies series.
Obituary: Veteran voice actor Tom Kane has passed away at 64Veteran voice actor Tom Kane, known for his extensive work in video games and animation over three decades, has passed away at the age of 64. Kane had a prolific career, with notable roles in the Star Wars franchise, Grim Fandango, Final Fantasy XII, Wolfenstein, and Ghost of Tsushima. He retired from voice acting in 2021 following a stroke.
Who is Rotta the Hutt in The Mandalorian and Grogu? The Star Wars history of the Clone Wars character explainedRotta the Hutt, son of Jabba the Hutt, makes his live-action debut in The Mandalorian and Grogu as a gladiator fighter. Originally introduced in the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie, Rotta was kidnapped by Count Dooku and rescued by Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano. In the new film, Din Djarin and Grogu are tasked with rescuing Rotta for the Hutt Twins.
Tom Kane, Longtime Star Wars And Call Of Duty Voice Actor, Dies At 64Voice actor Tom Kane, known for his extensive work in Star Wars and Call of Duty, has passed away at the age of 64. His death follows complications from a stroke he suffered in 2020. Kane's notable roles include Yoda in various Star Wars productions and Takeo Masaki in the Call of Duty Zombies series.
What to watch before The Mandalorian and Grogu: 4 Star Wars movies and 5 shows to prepareThis guide outlines essential Star Wars movies and shows to watch before the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. It recommends viewing the original trilogy for context on the New Republic and the Empire, The Clone Wars movie for details on Rotta the Hutt, and specific seasons of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett for Din Djarin and Grogu's backstory. Optional viewing includes episodes of The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Ahsoka for characters appearing in the upcoming film.- Star Wars “Bad Batch”: Defective Design or Fearfully and Wonderfully Made?This article uses the Star Wars series "The Bad Batch" as a metaphor for Christian faith, drawing parallels between the "defective" clones of Clone Force 99 and the idea that perceived imperfections can be strengths. It encourages readers to embrace their unique qualities as divinely designed for specific purposes within the body of Christ.
Maul – Shadow Lord episode 8 doesn't stick exactly to canon, but star Sam Witwer says it was done with intention: "The audience can take from that what they will"Star Wars actor Sam Witwer discusses the intentional deviations from canon in episode 8 of Maul – Shadow Lord, explaining that the 'flashbacks' were designed as visions within Maul's remembrance. He notes that these visions differ from established lore in The Clone Wars and The Phantom Menace, leaving their interpretation to the audience.
The Maul – Shadow Lord finale features a sneaky Luke Skywalker Easter eggThe finale of Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi featured a subtle Easter egg referencing Luke Skywalker during Darth Vader's fight with Eeko-Dio Daki. This move mirrored Luke's own confrontation with Vader in Return of the Jedi. The article also speculates on the potential future of the character Devon Izara and her connection to George Lucas's scrapped sequel trilogy plans.
The Shadow Lord finale might answer some burning Maul questions from Star Wars RebelsThe season finale of Maul - Shadow Lord provided answers to lingering questions about the character's past, particularly concerning his lightsaber and reliance on a cane, as raised in Star Wars Rebels. The episode established connections to the Inquisitorious and hinted at future conflicts, potentially explaining Maul's knowledge and limitations seen in later Star Wars media.
The Best of Times and The Worst of Times – The Path to a “New Hope” through Star Wars: Clone WarsThis article draws parallels between enduring difficult experiences in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series and navigating personal trials in real life. It encourages readers to find growth and hope within challenges, referencing biblical passages from Romans and James.
The list of most-streamed Star Wars movies and shows on Disney Plus doesn't include any films in the sequel trilogyNielsen data released for Star Wars Day reveals the most-streamed Star Wars movies and shows on Disney Plus. The prequel series Andor topped the list, with the animated shows Tales of the Underworld and The Clone Wars also appearing in the top ten. Notably, no films from the sequel trilogy were included in the most-watched content.
After 27 years, Maul – Shadow Lord finally gives us one of the most anticipated Star Wars showdowns, but with a…The Maul - Shadow Lord series finale delivered a highly anticipated lightsaber duel between Maul and Darth Vader, a confrontation fans have awaited since The Phantom Menace. Despite Maul's efforts and his eventual escape by collapsing a building on Vader, he fails to recognize Vader as Anakin Skywalker. The article also touches on the fates of other characters and sets up potential future storylines.
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 showrunner compares it to Star Wars: Clone Wars, as he teases season 2: "These…Showrunner Eric Robles is optimistic about the future of the animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85, comparing its potential growth to that of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He teased season 2, addressing the challenge of integrating new character Nikki Baxter into the established canon and ensuring the story connects seamlessly with Stranger Things season 3.
Maul – Shadow Lord episode 8 connects the Star Wars show to Solo in a big wayThe Star Wars series Maul – Shadow Lord is connecting its narrative to Solo: A Star Wars Story, specifically regarding Maul's rise within the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate. Episode 8 reveals that Dryden Vos, a key figure in Crimson Dawn, requests an audience with Maul, setting the stage for Maul's eventual leadership of the syndicate as seen in Solo.
The Maul – Shadow Lord team break down the episode 8 visions sequence that brought Sam Witwer to "tears"The team behind Maul – Shadow Lord breaks down the intense episode 8 visions sequence, highlighting how actor Sam Witwer's performance brought the character's pain to life. The discussion also touches on the influence Witwer had on the scene and its importance for the series' conclusion.