Showing posts with label Obi Wan Kenobi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Obi Wan Kenobi. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The IPC Podcast LIVE #321 | Kenobi Cast, Suicide Squad Trailers & The MonsterVerse
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The IPC Podcast LIVE #253 | D23 Expo 2019 Recap
On this episode Ben and Jake take some time out to recap everything that was recently revealed at Disney's D23 Expo! They share their thoughts on the massive Star Wars news, including a new teaser for The Rise Of Skywalker, a trailer for The Mandalorian, and the stunning announcement that Ewan McGregor is returning as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Switching gears to Marvel, they break down some of the big news from the Disney+ series The Falcon And The Winter Soldier and WandaVision, as well as the announcement of three new exciting series. Furthermore, they touch on what's coming up for Pixar and Walt Disney Animation, as well as some of the live-action films Disney is cooking up. This is another can't-miss episode!
Discussed on this episode:
- Disney+ panel recap
- Walt Disney Studios panel recap
- Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker teaser
- The Mandalorian trailer
- Kenobi announce, with Ewan McGregor
- Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel
- Peggy Carter as Captain Britain in Marvel's What If...?
- Bucky's new haircut in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
- Concept Art from WandaVision
- First image of Emma Stone as Cruella De Vil
Saturday, July 29, 2017
On This Day: July 29, 2015
The seventh comic book issue of Marvel's Star Wars, written by Jason Aaron, was published on this day back in 2015.
Star Wars 7: From the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi: The Last of His Breed is a one-off adventure story featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi during his exile on Tatooine, as excerpted from his journal that was discovered by Luke Skywalker.
It is set 11 years before Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and is classed as a part of the new official canon.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
On This Day: July, 25, 1969
By Ciaran Duggan,
James Arnold Taylor, the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, was born on this day in 1969.
The 48-year-old voice actor is the only actor (voice or otherwise) to have portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi more than four times in various Star Wars media.
He has even been considered an official "audio double" for Ewan McGregor, who played the Jedi Master in the Prequel Trilogy.
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| James Arnold Taylor voiced Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas' Star Wars: The Clone Wars |
Friday, March 25, 2016
Ewan McGregor Further Discusses His 'The Force Awakens' Cameo
One of the most interesting Easter Eggs in Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the inclusion of Obi-Wan Kenobi's voice speaking to Rey during her Force-back in Maz Kanata's Castle. Near the end of the vision you can faintly hear Kenobi say "Rey... these are your first steps." The "Rey" line was achieved by editing a previously spoken line by Alec Guiness, while Ewan McGregor returned to provide the rest of dialogue. McGregor, who hasn't portrayed Obi-Wan since 2005's Revenge Of The Sith, recently spoke with New York Daily News about his small cameo in The Force Awakens.
First off, he discussed being recruited by director J.J. Abrams:
"He just called me really late in the day, I mean just weeks before it was being released. (Abrams) just said that he felt like he wanted me to be a part of the film in some way. I told him I was waiting for the call for a long time."
"Of course, it was very peculiar to do it because it had been years since I did Obi's voice, so we watched quite a lot of scenes of me from the films I made, and then I said, 'When I did it, I was watching Alec Guinness so maybe we should set up some Alec Guinness scenes.' So that I wasn't trying to sound like me, I was trying to sound like him."
Weeks after the film was released Ewan finally got to see it and hear his work:
"I just went in; there weren't very many of us because it was the middle of the day... J.J. got to the heart and soul of what we loved about 'Star Wars' as kids. It made me feel proud to be a part of it in one way or another with the three that I did."
You can read the full interview here!
Source: New York Daily News
Via: Star Wars News Net
Friday, July 3, 2015
Marvel's 'Star Wars #7' To Feature Obi-Wan Flashback Story
If you've been paying attention to Star Wars Comics recently, you know that Marvel has been doing a particularly excellent job exploring the time period following A New Hope with it's "Star Wars" series. All the issues thus far have focused on the adventures of Luke, Han, Leia and Chewie immediately after the destruction of the Death Star, but Issue #7 will be shaking things up with a flashback story centered on a self-exiled Jedi Master prior to Episode IV.
The last issue saw Luke journey back to his home planet of Tatooine and retrieve "The Journals of Ben Kenobi" from his deceased mentor's home. Now in Issue #7 those stories will come to life in a flashback story that takes us back to Obi-Wan's time in exile on Tatooine as he watched over young Luke Skywalker. The story will reportedly involve Obi-Wan wrestling with his desires to fight the swarms of thieves, thugs and gangs that have swept over Tatooine while simultaneously keeping his true identity, and his overall mission a secret.Our friends at Following The Nerd have reveal a preview from the upcoming comic which features four pages from the book, as well as four variant covers along with the standard cover art. You can check it all out above and below:
Star Wars #7 is written by Jason Aaron with artwork by guest artist Simone Bianchi. Pick it up online or in a comic book shop near you on July 8th!
Source: Following The Nerd
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Rumor: Ewan McGregor To Return In Obi-Wan Trilogy
Ever since we started hearing about Anthology way back when, one name has always popped up over and over again in rumors and speculation about what or who these stand alone films could focus on. And that name is Ewan McGregor. Since the Prequel Trilogy ended fans have clamored for the opportunity to see Ewan reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars saga. He's even said publicly that he would be open to returning. Now the rumor mill is heating up again thanks to the folks at Schmoes Know. They're claiming that they've heard from insiders that Disney is currently in negotiations with Ewan McGregor for an unknown project. They add that Disney is interested in producing a trilogy films outside the Anthology series focused on Obi-Wan that will take place after Revenge Of The Sith.
What's interesting about this rumor is that it's not the first time we've heard it. A very similar report from Cinelinx circulated last year. Is this just repetitive reporting, or is the fact that the same information is now being corroborated by two different sources add legitimacy to this rumor?
A film focused on Obi-Wan during his exile on Tatooine between Episode III & IV sounds very plausible. But a trilogy films sounds like overkill. Obi-Wan is my personal favorite character, and Ewan McGregor could certainly carry a film as Obi-Wan, but three films seems unrealistic. Nevertheless, I will admit that with all of the rumors we've heard thus far, there must be at least some truth to this. Where there's smoke, there's a fire, as the old saying goes.
Source: Schmoes Know
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Opinion: Rebels Season One Top Ten Moments: #7: Obi Wan's Final Message
Today we continue our countdown of the Top Ten moments from Season One of Star Wars Rebels, as chosen by SWU readers! Today we look at the shocking climax from the series premiere, 'Spark of Rebellion'.
Dominic:
Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most beloved characters in the Star Wars universe and has transcended all of the major installments in the franchise thus far (the Originals, the Prequels, and The Clone Wars). It was only fitting that he be there to kick off Rebels as well. The inclusion of Obi-Wan ties this series in with all that has come before it and gives our new heroes a closer connection with our old heroes.
Kenobi's message was, in many ways, very much like Obi-Wan at this point in time. Sad, but with a touch of hope. The line "in time, a new hope will emerge" is still goose bump inducing and the perfect way to begin a story set in one of the darkest points of the Star Wars saga.
Ciaran:
Obi Wan Kenobi! OBI-WAN KENOBI! When the inaugural trailers and video material were released for this series, the main aspect which immediately generated excitement for the debut of the show was the line: "This is Obi Wan Kenobi, I regret to report that both our Jedi order and the Republic have fallen.". Obi Wan's return added an air of legitimacy to integrating this show into the new Star Wars Canon. Star Wars fans were able to watch new Star Wars content, as we became enlightened upon the words which were expressed by Obi Wan to the remaining surviving Jedi, in his encoded transmission, towards the climax of ROTS.
The appearance of one of the most beloved legacy characters, voiced superbly by voice actor James Arnold Taylor, heightened anticipation for the series and Obi Wan's appearance in this episode did not disappoint. The significance of this scene was given added weight by Kevin Kiner's magnificent rendition of the John Williams' force theme score. The words which were spoken by Obi Wan were given that additional poignancy and hooked the audience in.
Visually, this was nicely complimented with the montage procession, as we got a glimpse into the characters' disheartened mindset following the departure of Ezra Bridger. It seemed all hope was lost, but Obi Wan's words rang true: "we must persevere and in time a new hope will emerge." In timely fashion, Ezra Bridger makes his final choice to stick with the team, symbolically demonstrated by handing Kanan's lightsaber back to it's rightful owner. Indeed, Obi Wan's words would ring true in not just the short term, but also in longevity...through the upbringing of Luke Skywalker.
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Thursday, October 9, 2014
Joel Edgerton Ready To Return As Owen Lars in Obi-Wan Film
Lately there has been a great deal of rumors surfacing about the mysterious Star Wars stand-alone films, which are slated to begin hitting theaters on a biannual basis starting in 2016. One of the most popular rumored ideas for a stand-alone movie is one that focuses on Obi-Wan Kenobi during his exile on Tatooine between Revenge Of The Sith and A New Hope. So this begs the question: Who would the cast consist of? Both Ewan McGregor and Liam Neeson have said they would both love to return to their respective roles of Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, and today another Star Wars alumni expressed his interest in returning to that Galaxy far, far away.
Joel Edgerton, who got his first big break as an actor portraying young Owen Lars in Attack Of The Clones and Revenge Of The Sith, recently spoke with ComingSoon.net about the Obi-Wan movie rumors:
"ComingSoon.net: Certainly the moment when a lot of people noticed you was when you did Star Wars. There's been a lot of talk about a possible Obi-Wan spinoff. Has anybody contacted you about possibly reprising Uncle Owen?
Joel Edgerton: The first I heard about it was today. When did that happen?
CS: A week or two ago it started to percolate.
Edgerton: So who would play Obi-Wan?
CS: Ideally Ewan, most likely in the period between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.
Edgerton: Well then I definitely have to be there, right? Or they're gonna get someone else? Am I too old for that now?
CS: You don't seem too old for it!"
Edgerton also goes on to talk about getting the role of Owen in the Prequel Trilogy as well as his brother, Nash Edgerton:
"I'll tell you my one dream when it came to "Star Wars"… It was the only time in my life where a dream came true that I've never had. It was such a crazy kind of fantasy that came true, so crazy that I'd never even had the fantasy. "One day I'll get to be in 'Star Wars,' that was not even a sentence that would ever pop out of my mouth, yet all of the sudden it was like, "Oh, they're shooting more 'Star Wars' movies, and they're doing it in Sydney and God you look a little like that guy." It was the perfect storm, then that was me and I got to live that dream. Now, in the spirit of complaining when you have no right to complain, in the back of my mind I was envious of my brother because my brother was doubling Ewan. At the time my brother's main gig was as a stunt guy, so he did all the more dangerous elements of the fighting for Ewan. So he was a Jedi. My brother and I were both working in "Star Wars," and he was a Jedi and I was a moisture farmer. (laughs) I was just like "Awww! The only thing better than what I'm doing right now is if I had a bigger role in the thing, but also if I had a f**kin' lightsaber!" You know what I mean?"
Be sure to read the entire interview where they continue to talk about the potential film and what role Owen could play alongside Kenobi.
This makes an Obi-Wan stand-alone film, or multiple ones as we heard recently, all the more needed. Joel, Ewan and others are the perfect ages right now to reprise their characters. Owen Lars plays a very pivotal role in the Star Wars saga, but unfortunately has very little screen time in Episodes II, III and IV. A movie focusing on him, Beru(Bonnie Piesse please!) and others would be an excellent way to expand upon the original films and help us understand these characters better.
If the rumors end up to be true, we just might see Uncle Owen back on the big screen within the next few years!
Source: ComingSoon.net
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Rumor: Obi-Wan Kenobi Stand Alone Film in the Works
By: Dominic Jones
Our friends over at MakingStarWars.net are hearing from one of their sources that the wise Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi will be getting his own stand alone film!
According to the source,
"I’ve heard from quite a few people now that an Obi-Wan Kenobi movie is
in the works. For the spin-off movies they were initially going to stay
away from any Jedi or Sith characters. But I’m hearing now that because
of the popularity of Obi-Wan (fans recently voting for him on the
official website etc) that an art team is now working with a writer on
concepts for an Obi-Wan movie."
An Obi-Wan Kenobi film makes a tonne of sense! Ewan McGregor, who played Kenobi in the prequels, still very much looks the part and has said he'd be open to returning to the part. Kenobi is the one character to transcend every major Star Wars canon project so far (all six films, The Clone Wars, and Rebels).
What else is interesting is the "fans voting for him on the official website" line. It is of course referring to 'This Is Madness' 2014 where Obi-Wan emerged victorious, defeating Darth Vader in the final round (and Han Solo in the 'Light Side' finals). The idea that 'This Is Madness' could have any impact on future projects from Lucasfilm makes me want to campaign even harder for Ahsoka Tano in 2015!
As always this is just a rumor until confirmed or denied by Lucasfilm or Disney.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Rumor: Jason Isaacs & David Oyelowo To Play The Inquisitor & Agent Kallus In 'Rebels'
Warning: Possible minor spoilers ahead!
After Making Star Wars dropped an assortment of details about Star Wars Rebels earlier, TheForce.net has revealed their own batch of information. As we previously reported, they confirm that Obi-Wan Kenobi, voiced by James Arnold Taylor, will appear in the pilot episode, and TFN adds that Agent Kallus will feature prominently in the first two episodes as the primary antagonist. What's really interesting is who they say might be voicing both Kallus and the much teased Imperial Inquisitor.
According to a TFN source who claims to have worked on the series and seen the pilot episode(s), Jason Isaacs will voice the Inquisitor and David Oyelowo will voice Agent Kallus. Isaacs is best know for playing Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series and Oyelowo is set to appear in 2015's Jurassic World. Last year Oyelowo was rumored to be a part of Rebels cast along with since-confirmed cast members Freddie Prinze Jr., Vanessa Marshall, Taylor Gray and Steve Blum. He was also said to have been cast in Star Wars Episode VII, possibly playing the same character in both the film and the series.
Along with the casting news, the source confirms that the pilot/premiere is indeed two "regular" episodes together.
As always, this information is merely rumor, thus unconfirmed, and should be taken with a grain of salt.
Source: TheForce.net
Rumor: New 'Rebels' Details Revealed
Our friends over at Making Star Wars have received some very interesting information about the upcoming animated series Star Wars Rebels. While not earth-shattering, these details give us more insight into the plot and characters and even align with some previous rumors we've heard.
Warning: possible minor spoilers ahead!
- Ezra was born in the first year of the Empire.
- Ezra lives in a radio tower and collects stormtrooper helmets
- Sabine has a way of making her explosions look beautiful.
- A Devaronian named Vizago is an underground dealer/crime lord on Lothal.
- Kanan is in possession of a holocron.
- Kessel Spice mines will appear
- Lots of Wookiees.
- Obi-Wan does appear in the pilot, but only as a holographic recording.
TheForce.net also released a report that backs up Making Star Wars saying that not only will Obi-Wan appear in the pilot, but he will be voiced by James Arnold Taylor.
Obviously some of this we may have heard before, or simply assumed it after watching the trailers. But this does give more depth to Rebels, and makes the anticipation for it's premiere all the more stronger. It'll be nice to have a Clone Wars alumni like James Arnold Taylor appear on the show so soon. And featuring long talked about locations like Kessel and classic aliens like Wookiees will give it good Star Wars feel to it. I can't wait!
Monday, May 12, 2014
Report: Denis Lawson Turned Down Episode VII Role
Since Star Wars Episode VII was announced, fans have speculated a great deal about which of the favorite characters from previous films might show up in the upcoming sequels. Now that the big three- Mark, Carrie & Harrison- are officially on board, it begs the question; where's Wedge?
Denis Lawson, the actor behind one of the most iconic minor characters in the Star Wars Saga, Wedge Antilles, recently spoke to The Courier and confirmed that he was offered a role in Episode VII, but turned it down.
"When asked if the next new Denis Lawson film to be screened there would be Star Wars, he replied: “I’m not going to do that.”
Asked if it was because Disney had taken over the franchise, he replied: “They asked me but it just would have bored me.”"
Mr. Lawson's distaste for Star Wars is nothing new. Even back in the 90's he warned his nephew Ewan McGregor not to take the role of Obi-Wan in the Prequel Trilogy. Unfortunately for some actors movies are just a simple job to them and they don't share the same passion for their projects that we the fans do. Even the late, legendary Sir. Alec Guinness was said to not be a fan of Star Wars at all.
The most interesting thing we can take from this is that Lucasfilm was indeed wanting to put Wedge in Episode VII in some way. Now that Denis has turned down the role, will he be re-cast, or will Wedge be left out of the film completely? I suppose time will tell.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Caption Contest Results | 3/1/14
By: Benjamin Hart
We're back with another round of captions! This week our awesome Facebook fans took to captioning this photo of Luke Skywalker inspecting his father's Lightsaber in a very dangerous manor as Ben Kenobi looks on. The top 'liked' captions are below!
1st Place | By: Scott Thackrey
2nd Place
This kid's dumb enough to kiss his sister....
By: Mason Rainwater
It was your mothers. She wanted your sister to have it when she was old enough.
By: Brian Herrera
This is not the end you're looking for.
By: Adam James Levers
Luke: This is one funky telescope.
Ben: That's no telescope.
By: John Santiago
"You know, Luke, that's how your father died."
By: Stephen Marshal Bove
3rd Place
Careful with that....you'll put an eye out.
By: Charles DePort
I swear I just put batteries in this.
By: Brian Herrera
Handed the most powerful weapon in the galaxy... instantly points it at his face.
By: Ryan Lipshay & Jacob Moore
I was a Jedi like you
Until I took a Lightsaber to the eye.
By: Martine LaSorsa
So this is an eye phone?
By: Brian Herrera
I think I broke your kaleidoscope. Oh wait I found the switch.
By: Brian Herrera
Is this a shake weight?
By: Josh Jones
I took that from your father for doing the same thing.
By: Brian Herrera
Finger one inch away from turning this from a epic trilogy to a hilarious short story.
By: David Danville
Look at Obi-Wan's expression. "That boy is supposed to be our last hope?"
By: Jöshua Payne
Yep, pretty sure your flute is broken.
By: Harry Wheeler
So, the Force is in this thing?
By: Tracey White
Obi Wan - "This is the guy whose supposed to save the universe? May the Force be with us all."
By: Ishaan Saxena
Moments before Leia became an only child...
By: David McKowen
"This may not be the last hope that I am looking for."
By: Alexander Joshua Tansiongco
Congrats to all the winners and big thanks to everyone who particpated, we had a massive turnout this week! Keep an eye out for more caption contests by 'liking' our Facebook page.
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Invasion of Crean Lutheran High School
By Kat Kiele
Crean Lutheran High School, located in Irvine, California had requested the Mandalorian Mercs, 501st Legion, and the Rebel Legion to join forces in bringing credits towards the Model United Nations Club located on campus. On that day, MUN was able to raise $410.00, according to Mr. Brent Rudmann, the Student Adviser of the Model United Nations Crean Lutheran Chapter. Model United Nations delegates were manning the booth in front of the school, collecting bounty payments upon teachers, faculty members, and students. They were also selling Mando-Grams, which the club president, Jaewoo, called it. Throughout the 4 different periods that we were trooping for, we were invading the teacher's classroom, pulling teachers out of the classroom and locking them up in the jail cells that we had made on campus.
The Dean of students, Mr. Steve Hobus, got locked up for being a member of the Rebel Alliance. I was standing guard, making sure that he wouldn't escape the jail cell. 
Along with teachers being escorted, the costumers had a volleyball game
against the school's volleyball varsity team. However, to make things
more fun for the costumers, it was only the senior players that were
playing against the costumers. "The highlight of the event was that kids face when he was playing volleyball next to Vader. The kid that was super excited to have the characters there at school. Moments like that is why I do what I do I love bringing that kind of joy and happiness.He is probably going to remember that volleyball game for the rest of his life." -Matt Middleton (Darth Vader) | ||
| Costumers: Eerbes Semaj, Obi Wan Kenobi, BlackRose, Royal Guard, Princess Leia, Darth Revan, Han Solo, Dan Swampthing, Darth Vader, Jar Jar, Anakin Skywalker (Episode 2) |
Portraying the Star Wars Character, Barriss Offee, Brihana, was causing a fight against the most feared warrior in the galaxy, Eerbes Semaj- Commander of Haran'Galaar clan.
"I started doing this because
it made the kids smile. I do this to make other's days a little
brighter. And knowing that they are happy, encourages me to do more. I made and wore my Han
costume at Celebration 5...and lots of folks liked it and wanted
pictures...which was great...but when i posed with kids with
disabilities, they were the happiest. And, so they were the ones I
wanted to keep doing this for." -Jeff Donoho
The arresting of the teachers were fun, however, what was more fun was the reactions that we got from the High Schooler's faces. Not only would be peer into classrooms, we would scare some people at the same time. Our Royal Guard, Slade Willis, would stare at the captured bounties till they gave us the answers that we were looking for.
This event was very successful and we will be invading this high school once again.
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| Manda'galaar Clan members that attended |
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| Haran'galaar clan members that attended |
For more pictures, check Flickr or Jeditography
Happy Hunting, and, May the Force be with You! Till next time, I"m Kat Kiele.
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