I vividly recall when the trailer for "Star Wars Rebels" season 3 debuted at Star Wars Celebration in 2016. When the promo unveiled Grand Admiral Thrawn -- the awesome Big Bad of Timothy Zahn's "Heir to the Empire" novel trilogy from the Expanded Universe (aka Star Wars Legends) -- as the season's main threat, it was a fist-pump moment for fans of the EU. So, naturally, when the "Rebels" panel opened up to fan questions, one brave soul told "Rebels" co-creator/showrunner Dave Filoni the thing that was on everybody's minds: Do Mara Jade next!
Okay, they framed it as more of a query, but that was the gist.
Mara Jade, as it were, was introduced in "Heir to the Empire" as an assassin in the Emperor's Hand, a secret agent group that served Emperor Palpatine in the EU. A version of the Hand now exists is the Disney canon, but...
Okay, they framed it as more of a query, but that was the gist.
Mara Jade, as it were, was introduced in "Heir to the Empire" as an assassin in the Emperor's Hand, a secret agent group that served Emperor Palpatine in the EU. A version of the Hand now exists is the Disney canon, but...
- 5/15/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
A few months back, speculation buzzed about the continuation of Mando’s adventures in a feature film. Season 3 concluded with Moff Gideon apparently vanquished and Mando embracing Grogu as his ward and son, Din Grogu. Their apparent tranquility hints at the emergence of a new threat for Season 4.
Jon Favreau, the mastermind behind ‘The Mandalorian’ TV series, asserted that the script for Season 4 was already complete even before Season 3 concluded. However, recent indications suggest that the fourth season might not materialize after all.
Recently, confirmation emerged about an upcoming film centered on Mandalorian & Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, this new project is set to commence filming in 2024.
While details about the movie remain scarce, industry insider Jeff Sneider suggests that Sigourney Weaver is in discussions to join the cast, though her role remains undisclosed at this time.
Sigourney Weaver is reportedly in...
Jon Favreau, the mastermind behind ‘The Mandalorian’ TV series, asserted that the script for Season 4 was already complete even before Season 3 concluded. However, recent indications suggest that the fourth season might not materialize after all.
Recently, confirmation emerged about an upcoming film centered on Mandalorian & Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, this new project is set to commence filming in 2024.
While details about the movie remain scarce, industry insider Jeff Sneider suggests that Sigourney Weaver is in discussions to join the cast, though her role remains undisclosed at this time.
Sigourney Weaver is reportedly in...
- 5/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Ahsoka Season 2 Spoilers and Rumors: What's Been Announced So Far? - Main Image
Earlier this year, Lucasfilm announced that Ahsoka season 2 is officially in development in the aftermath of the first season's success. Let's explore the spoilers and rumors that we've heard so far.
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Who is Returning in Ahsoka Season 2?
We can expect Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Eman Esfandi, Ivanna Sakhno, David Tennant, Evan Whitten, and Lars Mikkelsen to return in Ahsoka season 2 since their respective characters survived the events of the first season finale.
However, it is unknown yet whether the role of Baylan Skoll will be recast in the new season following the untimely passing of Ray Stevenson.
There are rumors that Hayden Christensen is also returning in the second season to reprise the role of Anakin Skywalker,...
Earlier this year, Lucasfilm announced that Ahsoka season 2 is officially in development in the aftermath of the first season's success. Let's explore the spoilers and rumors that we've heard so far.
Also Read: Ahmed Best Returns as Darth Jar Jar Binks in New Lego Star Wars Special
Who is Returning in Ahsoka Season 2?
We can expect Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Eman Esfandi, Ivanna Sakhno, David Tennant, Evan Whitten, and Lars Mikkelsen to return in Ahsoka season 2 since their respective characters survived the events of the first season finale.
However, it is unknown yet whether the role of Baylan Skoll will be recast in the new season following the untimely passing of Ray Stevenson.
There are rumors that Hayden Christensen is also returning in the second season to reprise the role of Anakin Skywalker,...
- 5/8/2024
- EpicStream
Is Baylan Skoll in Any Star Wars: Tales of the Empire Episodes? Morgan's Mercenary Explained - Main Image
Is Baylan Skoll in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire? Considering he had been instrumental in Morgan Elsbeth's escape and in finding Grand Admiral Thrawn, Star Wars fans surmised we'd also get a glimpse of him in the animated series. So, did he make a cameo?
Content Spoilers: This article includes spoilers for Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, so proceed with caution.
Who is Baylan Skoll? Meet the Villain From Ahsoka
Dave Filoni promised Star Wars fans that Tales of the Empire would get to highlight two interesting characters choosing their destined paths: Morgan Elsbeth (played by Diana Lee Inosanto) and Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger).
With the involvement of Grand Admiral Thrawn, fans couldn't help but question if we'll get to see Baylan Skoll in one of the Tales of the Empire episodes.
Is Baylan Skoll in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire? Considering he had been instrumental in Morgan Elsbeth's escape and in finding Grand Admiral Thrawn, Star Wars fans surmised we'd also get a glimpse of him in the animated series. So, did he make a cameo?
Content Spoilers: This article includes spoilers for Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, so proceed with caution.
Who is Baylan Skoll? Meet the Villain From Ahsoka
Dave Filoni promised Star Wars fans that Tales of the Empire would get to highlight two interesting characters choosing their destined paths: Morgan Elsbeth (played by Diana Lee Inosanto) and Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger).
With the involvement of Grand Admiral Thrawn, fans couldn't help but question if we'll get to see Baylan Skoll in one of the Tales of the Empire episodes.
- 5/6/2024
- EpicStream
There will be spoilers for the "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire," episode "The Path of Anger," so beware.
In "Star Wars Rebels" we were introduced to a new prototype Tie Fighter that was far superior to the standard Tie Fighter in use by the Imperial fleet. Unlike the common Tie Fighters seen across "Star Wars" media, Tie Defenders had shields and hyperdrives, and they were deadly and far less disposable than the usual fleet. Grand Admiral Thrawn spent time lobbying the Empire to allocate resources to further develop the Tie Defender program and put them in use for battlefield superiority.
Unfortunately, Grand Moff Tarkin and Director Krennic worked to funnel every credit they could into developing the Death Star, putting all of their eggs in one basket. As the crew of the Ghost found out on "Star Wars Rebels", Tie Defenders were some of the most deadly ships the...
In "Star Wars Rebels" we were introduced to a new prototype Tie Fighter that was far superior to the standard Tie Fighter in use by the Imperial fleet. Unlike the common Tie Fighters seen across "Star Wars" media, Tie Defenders had shields and hyperdrives, and they were deadly and far less disposable than the usual fleet. Grand Admiral Thrawn spent time lobbying the Empire to allocate resources to further develop the Tie Defender program and put them in use for battlefield superiority.
Unfortunately, Grand Moff Tarkin and Director Krennic worked to funnel every credit they could into developing the Death Star, putting all of their eggs in one basket. As the crew of the Ghost found out on "Star Wars Rebels", Tie Defenders were some of the most deadly ships the...
- 5/5/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
There will be spoilers for the "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire" episode "The Path of Hate," so beware.
"Star Wars: Tales of the Empire" brings us to many locations across its six episodes, new and old, familiar and alien. One planet in particular, first introduced in "The Mandalorian" during its second season, gets the spotlight in the third episode of this series, "Path of Hate." Corvus was the setting for the 13th chapter of "The Mandalorian", showing us a blackened forest and a city named Calodan under the direct control of a magistrate named Morgan Elsbeth. Since this episode was our first introduction to Elsbeth, we didn't know who she was or how she took control of the planet, only that she was still aligned with the Imperials and had some connection to Grand Admiral Thrawn.
"The Path of Hate" gives us all of that vital backstory and shows...
"Star Wars: Tales of the Empire" brings us to many locations across its six episodes, new and old, familiar and alien. One planet in particular, first introduced in "The Mandalorian" during its second season, gets the spotlight in the third episode of this series, "Path of Hate." Corvus was the setting for the 13th chapter of "The Mandalorian", showing us a blackened forest and a city named Calodan under the direct control of a magistrate named Morgan Elsbeth. Since this episode was our first introduction to Elsbeth, we didn't know who she was or how she took control of the planet, only that she was still aligned with the Imperials and had some connection to Grand Admiral Thrawn.
"The Path of Hate" gives us all of that vital backstory and shows...
- 5/5/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
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We first met Morgan Elsbeth in The Mandalorian when Din Djarin and Ahsoka Tano encountered the villainous Magistrate on Corvus. The latter's series later established Morgan's role there as part of her attempts to bring Grand Admiral Thrawn back from a neighbouring Galaxy, but who is she really?
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire sets out to answer that question and begins by taking us to Morgan's childhood on Dathomir. Episode 1 returns to the Clone Wars and begins with the planet coming under attack from General Grievous and his droid army.
Morgan's mother is killed and the Nightsisters are wiped out; luckily, the Mountain Clan rescues the teen and offers her a place among them.
She befriends some of the village's girls, convincing them to help her gather weapons she can...
We first met Morgan Elsbeth in The Mandalorian when Din Djarin and Ahsoka Tano encountered the villainous Magistrate on Corvus. The latter's series later established Morgan's role there as part of her attempts to bring Grand Admiral Thrawn back from a neighbouring Galaxy, but who is she really?
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire sets out to answer that question and begins by taking us to Morgan's childhood on Dathomir. Episode 1 returns to the Clone Wars and begins with the planet coming under attack from General Grievous and his droid army.
Morgan's mother is killed and the Nightsisters are wiped out; luckily, the Mountain Clan rescues the teen and offers her a place among them.
She befriends some of the village's girls, convincing them to help her gather weapons she can...
- 5/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
There will be spoilers for "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire" Episode 1 "The Path of Fear," so beware.
"Star Wars: Tales of the Empire" (watch the trailer here) is the follow-up to the animated "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" shorts from 2022. The initial series followed Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano through formative moments and turning points in their lives. This iteration of the show brings us a look at Morgan Elsbeth, a relatively new character introduced in the second season of "The Mandalorian" and Barris Offee, the Jedi Padawan who betrayed Ahsoka Tano on "The Clone Wars" and framed her for murder.
The very first episode takes us back to "The Clone Wars," in the midst of a battle we've seen before on the planet Dathomir. During "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," the Witches of Dathomir played a vital part, as did Dooku's former Sith assassin, Asajj Ventress. But thanks to revelations in "Ahsoka,...
"Star Wars: Tales of the Empire" (watch the trailer here) is the follow-up to the animated "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" shorts from 2022. The initial series followed Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano through formative moments and turning points in their lives. This iteration of the show brings us a look at Morgan Elsbeth, a relatively new character introduced in the second season of "The Mandalorian" and Barris Offee, the Jedi Padawan who betrayed Ahsoka Tano on "The Clone Wars" and framed her for murder.
The very first episode takes us back to "The Clone Wars," in the midst of a battle we've seen before on the planet Dathomir. During "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," the Witches of Dathomir played a vital part, as did Dooku's former Sith assassin, Asajj Ventress. But thanks to revelations in "Ahsoka,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Is Morgan Elsbeth Evil in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire? Character Arc Explained - Main Image
Tales of the Empire tells two stories: Morgan Elsbeth's and Barriss Offee's. With the first part of the series, we get to find out: is Morgan Elsbeth evil in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire? Here's what her backstory tells us.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, so proceed with caution.
Who Is Morgan Elsbeth in Star Wars?
Morgan Elsbeth first appeared in The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5 titled Chapter 13: The Jedi, where we also got to witness the first live-action debut of Ahsoka Tano in the Star Wars franchise.
Morgan was one of the few people who had survived the Clone Wars. She was always seen as ruthless and vicious when it came to enforcing the Empire's vision on anyone who got in their way.
Tales of the Empire tells two stories: Morgan Elsbeth's and Barriss Offee's. With the first part of the series, we get to find out: is Morgan Elsbeth evil in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire? Here's what her backstory tells us.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, so proceed with caution.
Who Is Morgan Elsbeth in Star Wars?
Morgan Elsbeth first appeared in The Mandalorian season 2 episode 5 titled Chapter 13: The Jedi, where we also got to witness the first live-action debut of Ahsoka Tano in the Star Wars franchise.
Morgan was one of the few people who had survived the Clone Wars. She was always seen as ruthless and vicious when it came to enforcing the Empire's vision on anyone who got in their way.
- 5/4/2024
- EpicStream
From “Star Wars” to The Beatles and The Beach Boys, everything old is new again this month at Disney+! The streamer is feeling nostalgic and is getting ready for several major premieres this May, including the remaster of the infamous 1969 Beatles documentary “Let It Be” and the premieres of new documentaries on The Beach Boys and visionary Jim Henson.
Disney+’s biggest premiere this month, though, is an international affair: the long-awaited new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his interdimensional companion Ruby Sunday.
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What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Disney+ in May 2024? “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” Premiere | Saturday,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
5 Characters Star Wars Fans Hope to See in Tales of the Empire - Main Image
Tales of the Empire is coming soon, and it will tell new stories about Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth. Aside from these two, here are five characters that Star Wars fans hope to see in Tales of the Empire.
In the show’s promotional materials, many fan-favorite characters have already been confirmed to make an appearance. These include the likes of General Grievous, Thrawn, and the Grand Inquisitor.
Of course, there are more characters that fans wish to see. While it’s not clear if these five will appear, there’s a slim chance given their connection with the two main characters of the upcoming series.
Which other characters do you wish to see in the next upcoming Star Wars animated series? Let us know in the comments.
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Tales of the Empire is coming soon, and it will tell new stories about Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth. Aside from these two, here are five characters that Star Wars fans hope to see in Tales of the Empire.
In the show’s promotional materials, many fan-favorite characters have already been confirmed to make an appearance. These include the likes of General Grievous, Thrawn, and the Grand Inquisitor.
Of course, there are more characters that fans wish to see. While it’s not clear if these five will appear, there’s a slim chance given their connection with the two main characters of the upcoming series.
Which other characters do you wish to see in the next upcoming Star Wars animated series? Let us know in the comments.
Follow our official Facebook page for more...
- 5/3/2024
- EpicStream
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire Trailer Features Darth Vader’s Return - Main Image
Star Wars is now gearing up for the upcoming release of Tales of the Empire this weekend. And to give fans a glimpse of what they’re about to see, the franchise has dropped a new trailer featuring the return of Darth Vader on the small screen.
Tales of the Empire, the second season of the Tales series and a sequel to Tales of the Jedi, will bring the franchise’s villains to the forefront.
In addition to Darth Vader, it will also feature Nightsister Elsbeth Morgan, the former Jedi Barriss Offee, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and General Grievous.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire New Trailer Explored
The new Tales of the Empire trailer has shown the path to the dark side. It gives a deeper look at how one person can join the Galactic...
Star Wars is now gearing up for the upcoming release of Tales of the Empire this weekend. And to give fans a glimpse of what they’re about to see, the franchise has dropped a new trailer featuring the return of Darth Vader on the small screen.
Tales of the Empire, the second season of the Tales series and a sequel to Tales of the Jedi, will bring the franchise’s villains to the forefront.
In addition to Darth Vader, it will also feature Nightsister Elsbeth Morgan, the former Jedi Barriss Offee, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and General Grievous.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire New Trailer Explored
The new Tales of the Empire trailer has shown the path to the dark side. It gives a deeper look at how one person can join the Galactic...
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
Disney+ Unveils Trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire”
A month away from its debut, the new Disney+ and Lucasfilm animated shorts series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” has received its first trailer and key art.
The second installment of “Tales” series, following the critically acclaimed 2022 series “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” the Dave Filoni-created “Tales of the Empire” travels deep inside the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on separate paths and in different eras: young Morgan Elsbeth, who is navigating “the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance,” and former Jedi Barriss Offee, who is doing “what she must do to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.
Watch the trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” below:
The voice cast of the six-episode series is led by Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka...
A month away from its debut, the new Disney+ and Lucasfilm animated shorts series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” has received its first trailer and key art.
The second installment of “Tales” series, following the critically acclaimed 2022 series “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” the Dave Filoni-created “Tales of the Empire” travels deep inside the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on separate paths and in different eras: young Morgan Elsbeth, who is navigating “the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance,” and former Jedi Barriss Offee, who is doing “what she must do to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.
Watch the trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” below:
The voice cast of the six-episode series is led by Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka...
- 4/5/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
"You cannot stop what has begun." Disney+ has revealed the main official trailer for a new animated Star Wars series called Tales of the Empire, officially the follow-up second season of the Tales of the Jedi series from 2022. This is a continuation but with an entirely different focus. Tales of the Empire is also split into two arcs - with one following Morgan Elsbeth (voiced by Diana Lee Inosanto) and the other following former Jedi Barriss Offee (voiced by Meredith Salenger). The new series will launch on Star Wars Day, May 4th, coming soon, featuring six episodes in total to enjoy. The talented voice cast for Tales of the Empire includes Diana Lee Inosanto, Meredith Salenger, Rya Kihlstedt, Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor), & Matthew Wood (General Grievous). This looks pretty damn good! Same style as the Tales of the Jedi and Clone Wars series before it,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Disney+ has released the trailer for Lucasfilm’s upcoming, original animated series ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.’
The new series, which is the second instalment of the ‘Tales’ series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.’
The show is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor) and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).
Dave Filoni created the series and is the supervising director. He...
The new series, which is the second instalment of the ‘Tales’ series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.’
The show is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor) and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).
Dave Filoni created the series and is the supervising director. He...
- 4/5/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Wait, what month is this? Well before May 4 spoils Star Wars fans with news, trailers, and teases for exciting things coming to a galaxy far, far away, Disney+ is here to share the debut trailer for Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, a six-episode follow-up to Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi—all six episodes of the upcoming series premiere exclusively on Disney+ on May 4, 2024.
According to Lucasfilms’ official press release, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire “is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.”
The talented voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger...
According to Lucasfilms’ official press release, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire “is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.”
The talented voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger...
- 4/4/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
There are two sides to every story, but nothing is ever really black and white, good versus evil, or even Jedi versus Empire.
Disney+ animated series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire,” the follow-up to 2022’s “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” centers on the rise of the Galactic Empire. The six-episode show follows two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras: After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, per the official synopsis, while former Jedi Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger) does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast also includes Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor), and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).
“Ahsoka” showrunner and Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni created the series...
Disney+ animated series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire,” the follow-up to 2022’s “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” centers on the rise of the Galactic Empire. The six-episode show follows two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras: After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, per the official synopsis, while former Jedi Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger) does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast also includes Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor), and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).
“Ahsoka” showrunner and Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni created the series...
- 4/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Lucasfilm has revealed the first teaser trailer for "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire." Though not exactly a season 2, per se, this serves as a follow-up to 2022's acclaimed "Tales of the Jedi." That show was a series of animated shorts that focused on two interwoven tales of Jedi at crucial times in their development, namely Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku before he fell to the dark side. Similarly, this new series will be focusing on two different figures within the Empire: Morgan Elsbeth and former Jedi Barriss Offee. Check it out for yourself above.
This trailer offers a lot for hardcore "Star Wars" fans to dig into. We're going to be learning a lot more about Morgan Elsbeth, who fans of "Ahsoka" will be familiar with. We're also going to get more of Grand Admiral Thrawn in his younger years. Meanwhile, "Clone Wars" and prequel fans are going to dive deeper with Barriss Offee,...
This trailer offers a lot for hardcore "Star Wars" fans to dig into. We're going to be learning a lot more about Morgan Elsbeth, who fans of "Ahsoka" will be familiar with. We're also going to get more of Grand Admiral Thrawn in his younger years. Meanwhile, "Clone Wars" and prequel fans are going to dive deeper with Barriss Offee,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Today, Disney+ released the trailer and key art for Lucasfilm’s upcoming original animated series Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.
The new series, which is the second installment of the Tales series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.
Tales of the Empire launches exclusively on Disney+ on Star Wars Day, May 4, with all six episodes.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras.
After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao...
The new series, which is the second installment of the Tales series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.
Tales of the Empire launches exclusively on Disney+ on Star Wars Day, May 4, with all six episodes.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras.
After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao...
- 4/4/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 9, "The Harbinger."
Asajj Ventress is dead.
At least, that's what we all assumed right up until the trailer dropped for the final season of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch."
Like many characters on the animated "Clone Wars" TV series, Asajj Ventress -- the wicked Sith assassin turned morally ambiguous bounty hunter -- was a victim of the show's initial cancellation prior to its revival on Disney+. Her plotline was never quite finished, though there were episodes planned to wrap her story up. Those episodes were in pre-production and Lucasfilm even showed some of their unfinished story reels at conventions, but any hope of actually getting to see those episodes quickly fizzled.
Eventually, the scripts for those episodes were handed over to Lucasfilm's book division, and author Christie Golden was given the task of bringing them to life in novel form.
Asajj Ventress is dead.
At least, that's what we all assumed right up until the trailer dropped for the final season of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch."
Like many characters on the animated "Clone Wars" TV series, Asajj Ventress -- the wicked Sith assassin turned morally ambiguous bounty hunter -- was a victim of the show's initial cancellation prior to its revival on Disney+. Her plotline was never quite finished, though there were episodes planned to wrap her story up. Those episodes were in pre-production and Lucasfilm even showed some of their unfinished story reels at conventions, but any hope of actually getting to see those episodes quickly fizzled.
Eventually, the scripts for those episodes were handed over to Lucasfilm's book division, and author Christie Golden was given the task of bringing them to life in novel form.
- 3/27/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Grand Admiral Thrawn is poised to be the next big villain in the "Star Wars" franchise. The classic character created by author Timothy Zahn in the '90s finally made his live-action debut last year in the first season of "Ahsoka." But that was just the beginning. The end of the season set up Thrawn as a major threat who will undoubtedly return in the show's second season, if not on the big screen as well in the coming years (more on that in a moment). Now, Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni has shed some light on what might be in store for Thrawn in the future. Or, more specifically, who might be in store for the blue-skinned expert tactician.
Filoni, who is the main creative force behind "Ahoska" as well as animated shows like "The Clone Wars" and "Star Wars Rebels," recently spoke with Empire about Thrawn's future.
Filoni, who is the main creative force behind "Ahoska" as well as animated shows like "The Clone Wars" and "Star Wars Rebels," recently spoke with Empire about Thrawn's future.
- 1/31/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The rumors were true. All of them. Don’t expect The Mandalorian season 4 any time soon. Instead, we’re getting The Mandalorian & Grogu, a feature-length film to be directed by series creator Jon Favreau and that will be released in theaters. While Deadline reports that a fourth season of the series is “also in development,” the movie is being fast-tracked into production this year, according to a press release, which makes it unlikely we’ll see more of the show any time soon.
What this new film chapter may entail for the heroes is anyone’s guess, as Mando and Grogu seemed to finally settle down in a hut on Nevarro at the end of season 3. Have Grand Admiral Thrawn’s return and new problems on Mandalore forced the bounty hunter and his adopted Jedi son out of retirement? Lucasfilm ain’t saying just yet.
What the studio did make...
What this new film chapter may entail for the heroes is anyone’s guess, as Mando and Grogu seemed to finally settle down in a hut on Nevarro at the end of season 3. Have Grand Admiral Thrawn’s return and new problems on Mandalore forced the bounty hunter and his adopted Jedi son out of retirement? Lucasfilm ain’t saying just yet.
What the studio did make...
- 1/11/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Don’t worry, Star Wars fans. Ahsoka will be back!
Disney+ confirmed Tuesday that a second season of the series starring Rosario Dawson is officially in development. The news was embedded within this morning’s larger announcement that The Mandalorian is headed to the big screen (full details here).
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Back in November, Ahsoka boss (and Lucasfilm’s newly-minted Chief Creative Officer...
Disney+ confirmed Tuesday that a second season of the series starring Rosario Dawson is officially in development. The news was embedded within this morning’s larger announcement that The Mandalorian is headed to the big screen (full details here).
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Back in November, Ahsoka boss (and Lucasfilm’s newly-minted Chief Creative Officer...
- 1/9/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
The apprentice has become the master... and unlike the Sith, he didn't have to stab him in the back with his lightsaber to do so! Yes, nearly 20 years after George Lucas recruited a humble storyboard artist and animation assistant director by the name of Dave Filoni to work with him at the newly launched Lucasfilm Animation, Filoni has now been named the chief creative officer at Lucasfilm. And if you were expecting him to just sit around on his hands after almost five years without a new "Star Wars" movie, well, guess again.
As part of today's announcement that Filoni's fellow "The Mandalorian" executive producer Jon Favreau is helming a film spinoff titled "The Mandalorian & Grogu," the official Star Wars website has confirmed that Filoni is "currently developing" a second season of his "Mandalorian" spinoff series "Ahsoka." That's in addition to his other ongoing projects, including a live-action film that...
As part of today's announcement that Filoni's fellow "The Mandalorian" executive producer Jon Favreau is helming a film spinoff titled "The Mandalorian & Grogu," the official Star Wars website has confirmed that Filoni is "currently developing" a second season of his "Mandalorian" spinoff series "Ahsoka." That's in addition to his other ongoing projects, including a live-action film that...
- 1/9/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
“Ahsoka” Season 2 is in development with creator Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm has confirmed.
The news came with the reveal of the new “Star Wars” film “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” directed by Jon Favreau, which was unveiled Tuesday morning.
“‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ will lead Lucasfilm’s ongoing feature-development slate, including films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni, who is also currently developing ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2, among those in the works,” the announcement said.
“Ahsoka,” which aired its Season 1 finale on Oct. 3, starred Rosario Dawson as the fan-favorite Jedi, who’s trying to save the galaxy from Grand Admiral Thrawn, a new threat after the fall of the Galactic Empire. Dawson first brought Ahsoka Tano to live-action in “The Mandalorian” Season 2 and also appeared on “The Book of Boba Fett.”
In addition to Dawson, “Ahsoka” Season 1 starred Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as New Republic general Hera Syndulla,...
The news came with the reveal of the new “Star Wars” film “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” directed by Jon Favreau, which was unveiled Tuesday morning.
“‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ will lead Lucasfilm’s ongoing feature-development slate, including films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Dave Filoni, who is also currently developing ‘Ahsoka’ Season 2, among those in the works,” the announcement said.
“Ahsoka,” which aired its Season 1 finale on Oct. 3, starred Rosario Dawson as the fan-favorite Jedi, who’s trying to save the galaxy from Grand Admiral Thrawn, a new threat after the fall of the Galactic Empire. Dawson first brought Ahsoka Tano to live-action in “The Mandalorian” Season 2 and also appeared on “The Book of Boba Fett.”
In addition to Dawson, “Ahsoka” Season 1 starred Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as New Republic general Hera Syndulla,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
A Star Wars star has revealed their character will have a "strong presence" in Dave Filoni's Star Wars movie, and it's exactly who fans predicted.
Lucasfilm first announced Dave Filoni's Mandalorian crossover movie at Star Wars Celebration 2023, describing the future film as a culmination of Filoni and Jon Favreau's Disney+ MandoVerse.
The news was followed by Ahsoka's debut which brought several of Filoni's Star Wars: Rebels characters into live-action, including Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Thrawn, and Ezra Bridger.
Read full article on The Direct.
Lucasfilm first announced Dave Filoni's Mandalorian crossover movie at Star Wars Celebration 2023, describing the future film as a culmination of Filoni and Jon Favreau's Disney+ MandoVerse.
The news was followed by Ahsoka's debut which brought several of Filoni's Star Wars: Rebels characters into live-action, including Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Thrawn, and Ezra Bridger.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 1/7/2024
- by Savannah Sanders
- The Direct
"Star Wars Rebels" is one of the best things to happen to "Star Wars" since the release of "The Empire Strikes Back." The animated series built on the success of the "Clone Wars" TV show to expand the lore of the galaxy far, far away and fill in gaps in the story, all while telling a classic adventure tale.
"Rebels" follows the crew of the Ghost as they go from making their way through the galaxy doing odd jobs to helping kickstart the Rebel Alliance. At its core, it is a pure "Star Wars" adventure, with a pair of Jedi, a scoundrel, a rusty old ship, and plenty of formidable enemies, but it's also much more than that. The show brought closure to the stories started in "The Clone Wars" by bringing back Maul for an exciting final duel, and by giving Rex one last fight (one actually worth fighting...
"Rebels" follows the crew of the Ghost as they go from making their way through the galaxy doing odd jobs to helping kickstart the Rebel Alliance. At its core, it is a pure "Star Wars" adventure, with a pair of Jedi, a scoundrel, a rusty old ship, and plenty of formidable enemies, but it's also much more than that. The show brought closure to the stories started in "The Clone Wars" by bringing back Maul for an exciting final duel, and by giving Rex one last fight (one actually worth fighting...
- 12/31/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
[This story contains spoilers for Ahsoka.]
Ahsoka star Eman Esfandi called his own shot.
When Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano first appeared in live-action on The Mandalorian season two and voiced her intention to find the villainous Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen), Ezra Bridger’s own jump to live-action immediately became a near-inevitability for die-hard Star Wars fans. The already-great odds increased even more when Dawson’s spinoff series, Ahsoka, was announced shortly thereafter in December 2020, with longtime Star Wars creator and George Lucas apprentice Dave Filoni at the helm. This meant that Filoni would likely introduce not only Ezra and Thrawn into the live-action fold, but also plenty more of his beloved animated characters from the likes of Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
As a result, the role of the long-lost Jedi, Ezra, became one of the most coveted parts in town, and six months before the casting process even started,...
Ahsoka star Eman Esfandi called his own shot.
When Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano first appeared in live-action on The Mandalorian season two and voiced her intention to find the villainous Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen), Ezra Bridger’s own jump to live-action immediately became a near-inevitability for die-hard Star Wars fans. The already-great odds increased even more when Dawson’s spinoff series, Ahsoka, was announced shortly thereafter in December 2020, with longtime Star Wars creator and George Lucas apprentice Dave Filoni at the helm. This meant that Filoni would likely introduce not only Ezra and Thrawn into the live-action fold, but also plenty more of his beloved animated characters from the likes of Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
As a result, the role of the long-lost Jedi, Ezra, became one of the most coveted parts in town, and six months before the casting process even started,...
- 12/30/2023
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Five years removed, "Star Wars Rebels" remains one of the most beloved creations to come about during the Disney era of Lucasfilm. Across four seasons of animated television, co-creator Dave Filoni and his team helped showcase the formation of the Rebellion with new characters, who would occasionally cross paths with familiar ones. A big reason that the show feels so satisfying is that they managed to really stick the landing, with one heck of a series finale. But making that finale was quite the undertaking, so much so that Filoni had to keep some big secrets along the way.
Speaking to IGN after the finale in 2018, Filoni explained that he had to be very deliberate in his approach to the two-part finale, "Family Reunion and Farewell." The finale takes viewers years after the main events of the series, showing what happened after the conclusion of the original "Star Wars" trilogy.
Speaking to IGN after the finale in 2018, Filoni explained that he had to be very deliberate in his approach to the two-part finale, "Family Reunion and Farewell." The finale takes viewers years after the main events of the series, showing what happened after the conclusion of the original "Star Wars" trilogy.
- 12/27/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
At the start of 2023, nobody knew we were getting a live-action Thrawn in :a[Star Wars]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/star-wars-timeline-chronological-order/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}. But at Star Wars Celebration, Dave Filoni unveiled the big news: not only was the Grand Admiral – so beloved from various canon and Legends novels, and from Star Wars Rebels – stepping into :a[Ahsoka]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/ahsoka/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, but he would be played by Lars Mikkelsen, the very voice actor who brought his menacing whispered tones to Rebels’ animated incarnation. Now it’s official: Thrawn is back, back, back in the main Star Wars galaxy, and ready to cause chaos for the New Republic.
As for what his plan actually entails, Dave Filoni teased a few hints of what comes after his return from exile. Speaking to Empire for our...
As for what his plan actually entails, Dave Filoni teased a few hints of what comes after his return from exile. Speaking to Empire for our...
- 12/19/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
Diana Lee Inosanto spoke at length about her role in Ahsoka, as well as the one specific plot point she requested while filming the series.
Disney+’s Ahsoka brought the fan-favorite Dave Filoni-created hero into the spotlight with her very own series. Rosario Dawson gave life to the title role as the iconic Jedi fought to stop Grand Admiral Thrawn’s reemergence.
Working for Thrawn was Morgan Elsbeth, a descendent of the Nightsisters of Dathomir. In the Ahsoka finale episode, the Nightsisters living on Peridea bestowed Elsbeth with the mysterious and powerful Blade of Talzin, which she then used in pitched combat against Ahsoka Tano.
Read full article on The Direct.
Disney+’s Ahsoka brought the fan-favorite Dave Filoni-created hero into the spotlight with her very own series. Rosario Dawson gave life to the title role as the iconic Jedi fought to stop Grand Admiral Thrawn’s reemergence.
Working for Thrawn was Morgan Elsbeth, a descendent of the Nightsisters of Dathomir. In the Ahsoka finale episode, the Nightsisters living on Peridea bestowed Elsbeth with the mysterious and powerful Blade of Talzin, which she then used in pitched combat against Ahsoka Tano.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 12/19/2023
- by Jennifer McDonough
- The Direct
Even diehard fans of the decades-long "Star Wars" franchise have trouble keeping the timeline straight sometimes. The stories that have been told about a galaxy far, far away haven't always been told in a linear fashion. There are books, films, comics, TV series, and video games that jump all over the place, through hundreds of years of history. That isn't a complaint. It's really wonderful to be able to see how the New Republic started to go wrong, how the Jedi council screwed up Anakin's journey, or how the history of the Mandalorians took shape. It can just be a bit confusing at times.
"Star Wars" creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, who have been responsible for shows like "The Mandalorian" and "Ahsoka," can't always keep it perfectly straight in their heads either. There are certainly a lot of resources and timelines out there, but they had their own method...
"Star Wars" creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, who have been responsible for shows like "The Mandalorian" and "Ahsoka," can't always keep it perfectly straight in their heads either. There are certainly a lot of resources and timelines out there, but they had their own method...
- 12/19/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: Ahsoka article contains spoilers.
Ahsoka made waves in the Star Wars universe by taking us further than any other canon project has gone before – an entirely new galaxy. Continuing the story of Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka follows former Jedi Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) and Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) as they try to find Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi), who went missing with Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelson) in the Rebels series finale. The search leads both heroes and villains to Peridia, a planet beyond the galaxy far, far away in the third act of the series. It’s the first time Star Wars has traveled beyond the franchise’s major galactic setting onscreen and, according to series creator Dave Filoni, there was a clear reason why it had to happen in Ahsoka.
Given the amount of time that passes between Ezra’s disappearance and the start of Ahsoka,...
Ahsoka made waves in the Star Wars universe by taking us further than any other canon project has gone before – an entirely new galaxy. Continuing the story of Star Wars Rebels, Ahsoka follows former Jedi Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) and Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo) as they try to find Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi), who went missing with Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelson) in the Rebels series finale. The search leads both heroes and villains to Peridia, a planet beyond the galaxy far, far away in the third act of the series. It’s the first time Star Wars has traveled beyond the franchise’s major galactic setting onscreen and, according to series creator Dave Filoni, there was a clear reason why it had to happen in Ahsoka.
Given the amount of time that passes between Ezra’s disappearance and the start of Ahsoka,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
"Ahsoka" was a pretty mixed bag of a "Star Wars" show. It suffered from some truly horrendous pacing and a rather sour tone. At the same time, it gave us some of the most exhilarating "Star Wars" moments in years, embraced cartoonish physics for some old-school space opera fun, and even included some fan service that doubled as legitimately good character development. That's to say nothing of the inventive lightsaber action in "Ahsoka," which is some of the best that "Star Wars" has done in a while.
The show also gave us one of the biggest developments for the franchise at large since we learned Anakin Skywalker was born through immaculate conception. In the first episode of "Ahsoka," we learned that in the decade since the "Star Wars Rebels" finale took place, the characters Ezra Bridger and Grand Admiral Thrawn have been stranded in an entirely different galaxy. Indeed, the...
The show also gave us one of the biggest developments for the franchise at large since we learned Anakin Skywalker was born through immaculate conception. In the first episode of "Ahsoka," we learned that in the decade since the "Star Wars Rebels" finale took place, the characters Ezra Bridger and Grand Admiral Thrawn have been stranded in an entirely different galaxy. Indeed, the...
- 11/22/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Timothy Zahn, who created Grand Admiral Thrawn in the 1990s Heir to the Empire Star Wars book series, recently talked about the direction the character could go in Season 2 of Disney+'s Ahsoka.
Although Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano and Natasha Liu Bordizzo's Sabine Wren went toe-to-toe with multiple villains in Season 1 of Ahsoka, Lars Mikkelsen's Grand Admiral Thrawn turned out to be the main antagonist.
Some reports and rumors stated that Disney and Lucasfilm could be looking ahead at developing a Season 2 of Ahsoka, which would undoubtedly flesh out characters such as Thrawn. This is all while fans wait for Dave Filoni's culminating MandoVerse movie that could feature the Grand Admiral as the main villain.
Read full article on The Direct.
Although Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano and Natasha Liu Bordizzo's Sabine Wren went toe-to-toe with multiple villains in Season 1 of Ahsoka, Lars Mikkelsen's Grand Admiral Thrawn turned out to be the main antagonist.
Some reports and rumors stated that Disney and Lucasfilm could be looking ahead at developing a Season 2 of Ahsoka, which would undoubtedly flesh out characters such as Thrawn. This is all while fans wait for Dave Filoni's culminating MandoVerse movie that could feature the Grand Admiral as the main villain.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 11/11/2023
- by Nathan Johnson
- The Direct
Zombies have long been a staple of the horror genre. From the slow-moving creatures popularized by George A. Romero in Night of the Living Dead to the feral, speedy creatures found in movies like 28 Days Later and Train to Busan, zombies are typically fearsome humanoids that crave flesh and blood. Even though there are lots of variations among “traditional” zombies like those mentioned above regarding the cause of the outbreak and the behavior of the undead creatures, these TV shows have pushed the envelope even further to create some of the most unique, non-traditional depictions of zombies in pop-culture.
Zombie Butts – Doom Patrol
Yes my friends, you read that heading correctly – this entry is about zombie butts. In the third season of the wonderfully weird Doom Patrol, the superhero group finds themselves in the underworld caught between life and death. During their escape, they are attacked by a servant of Death,...
Zombie Butts – Doom Patrol
Yes my friends, you read that heading correctly – this entry is about zombie butts. In the third season of the wonderfully weird Doom Patrol, the superhero group finds themselves in the underworld caught between life and death. During their escape, they are attacked by a servant of Death,...
- 10/22/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Grand Admiral Thrawn may have succeeded in Ahsoka's Disney+ finale, but he also revealed his potentially fatal flaw.
Episode 8 of Ahsoka concluded with Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren being stranded on Peridea and Thrawn's victorious return to the original Star Wars galaxy.
But even though the Grand Admiral won this round with his trademark calculating brilliance, he also exposed a weakness that Ahsoka isn't likely to forget.
Read full article on The Direct.
Episode 8 of Ahsoka concluded with Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren being stranded on Peridea and Thrawn's victorious return to the original Star Wars galaxy.
But even though the Grand Admiral won this round with his trademark calculating brilliance, he also exposed a weakness that Ahsoka isn't likely to forget.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 10/11/2023
- by Savannah Sanders
- The Direct
This Star Wars article contains spoilers.
In 2019, The Mandalorian kicked off a new era of Star Wars storytelling on the small screen and the saga hasn’t slowed down since. From Mandalorian spinoffs The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka to jumps back in time for Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor, the franchise has expanded beyond the movies to explore new characters, eras, and settings in the serialized format that first inspired George Lucas to make Star Wars.
This all means that Star Wars fans are absolutely spoiled for choice on Disney+, but which TV series is best? We’ve ranked the good, the bad, and the scruffy-looking nerf herders of the lot.
5. The Book of Boba Fett
Boba Fett made his triumphant return to live action in 2020 on The Mandalorian before jumping into his own series about taking over Jabba the Hutt’s former territory. On paper, the galaxy’s...
In 2019, The Mandalorian kicked off a new era of Star Wars storytelling on the small screen and the saga hasn’t slowed down since. From Mandalorian spinoffs The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka to jumps back in time for Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor, the franchise has expanded beyond the movies to explore new characters, eras, and settings in the serialized format that first inspired George Lucas to make Star Wars.
This all means that Star Wars fans are absolutely spoiled for choice on Disney+, but which TV series is best? We’ve ranked the good, the bad, and the scruffy-looking nerf herders of the lot.
5. The Book of Boba Fett
Boba Fett made his triumphant return to live action in 2020 on The Mandalorian before jumping into his own series about taking over Jabba the Hutt’s former territory. On paper, the galaxy’s...
- 10/11/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: Ahsoka" episode 8 — "The Jedi, The Witch, and the Warlord."
Season 1 of "Ahsoka" reintroduced Grand Admiral Thrawn, one of the great villains of "Star Wars," to a galaxy far, far away. Created by Timothy Zahn, he originally started as the big bad guy in the "Heir to the Empire" trilogy of books that first began in 1991 and helped kickoff a new renaissance of "Star Wars." He's been a fan favorite ever since.
One of the big concerns from fans when Disney decided to officially relegate the only marginally canon novels that had been published to that point into "Legends" was that Thrawn was no longer a part of the official "Star Wars" continuity. That changed when the third season of "Star Wars Rebels" arrived and the character stepped in as the major villain for the rest of that show's tenure. Timothy Zahn was also...
Season 1 of "Ahsoka" reintroduced Grand Admiral Thrawn, one of the great villains of "Star Wars," to a galaxy far, far away. Created by Timothy Zahn, he originally started as the big bad guy in the "Heir to the Empire" trilogy of books that first began in 1991 and helped kickoff a new renaissance of "Star Wars." He's been a fan favorite ever since.
One of the big concerns from fans when Disney decided to officially relegate the only marginally canon novels that had been published to that point into "Legends" was that Thrawn was no longer a part of the official "Star Wars" continuity. That changed when the third season of "Star Wars Rebels" arrived and the character stepped in as the major villain for the rest of that show's tenure. Timothy Zahn was also...
- 10/6/2023
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
While "Star Wars" animation fans like myself will probably always be haunted wondering what might have been had "Ahsoka" been the animated "Star Wars Rebels" sequel series we always longed for, the first season of the live-action continuation we got has left the story of Ahsoka Tano in a decidedly interesting place. Picking things up from "The Mandalorian," the show has Anakin Skywalker's former Padawan (Rosario Dawson) reunite with her estranged pupil, Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), to continue their hunt for Grand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen), in the hopes of both preventing him returning to reunite the scattered remnants of the Galactic Empire and recovering their lost friend Ezra Bridger (Eman Esfandi). Their subsequent adventure takes them to a completely different galaxy far, far away, bringing the pair face-to-face with fallen Jedi, Dathomirian witches, a graveyard of purrgil or "star whale" bones, and even zombie troopers.
As is...
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- 10/5/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Here’s everything to know about the Blade of Talzin, Morgan Elsbeth’s mystical weapon from the Ahsoka season finale.
The latest adventure from the Star Wars galaxy came in the form of Ahsoka on Disney+. The streaming series followed the one-time padawan of Anakin Skywalker as she fought to halt Grand Admiral Thrawn’s reemergence.
Aiding Thrawn was a pair of Force-wielding mercenaries and Morgan Elsbeth, a descendent of the Nightsisters of Dathomir who were known far and wide for their use of witchcraft.
Read full article on The Direct.
The latest adventure from the Star Wars galaxy came in the form of Ahsoka on Disney+. The streaming series followed the one-time padawan of Anakin Skywalker as she fought to halt Grand Admiral Thrawn’s reemergence.
Aiding Thrawn was a pair of Force-wielding mercenaries and Morgan Elsbeth, a descendent of the Nightsisters of Dathomir who were known far and wide for their use of witchcraft.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 10/5/2023
- by Jennifer McDonough
- The Direct
Every "Star Wars" project goes through the same cycle. At first, there is intense hatred when it comes out, with people nitpicking every single thing and criticizing it for being a betrayal of George Lucas' original intention. Then, time passes and the projects are reinterpreted with greater context and some of the more criticized elements become assets. Then the next thing comes along and fans complain it is not like the previous thing they loved ... even if they started out hating it.
When it comes to "Rebels," every single aspect of the show was excruciatingly examined and criticized, mostly for being different from "Clone Wars" in terms of its art style, kid-friendly humor, and lack of familiar characters like Ahsoka and the clones. But one of the more common (and ridiculous) criticisms was purely an aesthetic one — the girth of the lightsabers.
You see, lightsaber blades are super thin in "Rebels,...
When it comes to "Rebels," every single aspect of the show was excruciatingly examined and criticized, mostly for being different from "Clone Wars" in terms of its art style, kid-friendly humor, and lack of familiar characters like Ahsoka and the clones. But one of the more common (and ridiculous) criticisms was purely an aesthetic one — the girth of the lightsabers.
You see, lightsaber blades are super thin in "Rebels,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Over the course of :a[Ahsoka]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/ahsoka/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, the latest :a[Star Wars]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/star-wars-timeline-chronological-order/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} series on :a[Disney+]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/disney-plus-12-things-watch/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, audiences were eventually introduced to a whole new galaxy far, far away – a separate star-system removed entirely from the one in which the events of the :a[Skywalker Saga]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/star-wars-empire-celebrates-the-skywalker-saga/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, :a[_The Mandalorian]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/the-mandalorian-season-3/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'}, :a[Andor]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/andor/' target='blank' rel='noreferrer noopener'} and more played out. That all-new galaxy – or, at least the planet of Peridea – was revealed midway into the season as...
- 10/5/2023
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
Spoiler Alert: This story discusses major plot developments in the Season 1 finale of “Ahsoka,” currently streaming on Disney+.
There’s a brief moment in the penultimate episode of Season 1 of “Ahsoka” when characters from at least four different eras of “Star Wars” occupy the same scene. The most recent character is Capt. Carson Teva (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee), the New Republic ranger first introduced in 2020 on the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian.” Then there’s the focus of the scene, Gen. Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), first introduced in 2014 on the animated series “Star Wars: Rebels” as voiced by Vanessa Marshall. Presiding over it all is Chancellor Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly), who has occupied three different eras of “Star Wars” on her own. She was first introduced (briefly) in 1983’s “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” as played by Caroline Blakiston, then showed up (even more briefly) in 2005’s “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith...
There’s a brief moment in the penultimate episode of Season 1 of “Ahsoka” when characters from at least four different eras of “Star Wars” occupy the same scene. The most recent character is Capt. Carson Teva (Paul Sun-Hyung Lee), the New Republic ranger first introduced in 2020 on the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian.” Then there’s the focus of the scene, Gen. Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), first introduced in 2014 on the animated series “Star Wars: Rebels” as voiced by Vanessa Marshall. Presiding over it all is Chancellor Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly), who has occupied three different eras of “Star Wars” on her own. She was first introduced (briefly) in 1983’s “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” as played by Caroline Blakiston, then showed up (even more briefly) in 2005’s “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith...
- 10/5/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
This Star Wars: Ahsoka article contains spoilers.
Throughout this season of Ahsoka, the planet Peridea and the galaxy it lies in have maintained an intriguing air of mystery. When the Eye of Sion and its crew finally arrive in episode 6 “Far, Far, Away,” it’s revealed that the planet was once the ancient home of the Nightsisters – witchy Force-wielders that Lady Morgan Elsbeth descends from. Baylan Skoll also mentions the childrens stories of Peridea that he grew up hearing in the Jedi Temple to his apprentice Shin Hati before he leaves her in search of a greater power on the planet.
What this greater power is isn’t fully revealed until the final moments of the Ahsoka season finale “The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord,” when we see Baylan standing on the stone hand of a massive sculpture, suggesting that the Nightsisters weren’t the only Force-wielders that called...
Throughout this season of Ahsoka, the planet Peridea and the galaxy it lies in have maintained an intriguing air of mystery. When the Eye of Sion and its crew finally arrive in episode 6 “Far, Far, Away,” it’s revealed that the planet was once the ancient home of the Nightsisters – witchy Force-wielders that Lady Morgan Elsbeth descends from. Baylan Skoll also mentions the childrens stories of Peridea that he grew up hearing in the Jedi Temple to his apprentice Shin Hati before he leaves her in search of a greater power on the planet.
What this greater power is isn’t fully revealed until the final moments of the Ahsoka season finale “The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord,” when we see Baylan standing on the stone hand of a massive sculpture, suggesting that the Nightsisters weren’t the only Force-wielders that called...
- 10/5/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
The way Season 1 of Ahsoka ended for Lars Mikkelsen's Thrawn may have teased how the Grand Admiral will factor into Dave Filoni's upcoming MandoVerse movie.
Thrawn's main goal in Ahsoka was to escape Peridea and make it back to the Star Wars galaxy so that he could finally resurrect the Empire and bring Emperor Palpatine's creation back into power.
Ahsoka creator and writer Dave Filoni, who will also be directing his own culminating feature film for the MandoVerse, even stated that Thrawn was "definitely" the main villain of the New Republic era.
Read full article on The Direct.
Thrawn's main goal in Ahsoka was to escape Peridea and make it back to the Star Wars galaxy so that he could finally resurrect the Empire and bring Emperor Palpatine's creation back into power.
Ahsoka creator and writer Dave Filoni, who will also be directing his own culminating feature film for the MandoVerse, even stated that Thrawn was "definitely" the main villain of the New Republic era.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 10/5/2023
- by Nathan Johnson
- The Direct
The following contains major spoilers from Ahsoka’s Season 1 finale, now streaming on Disney+. Proceed accordingly.
After Ahsoka’s open-ended Season 1 finale, fans were left hanging over the fate of the Jedi-turned-mercenary Baylan Skoll, expertly played by the late Ray Stevenson, who died in May.
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Baylan’s mysterious side journey was hinted throughout the Disney+ series,...
After Ahsoka’s open-ended Season 1 finale, fans were left hanging over the fate of the Jedi-turned-mercenary Baylan Skoll, expertly played by the late Ray Stevenson, who died in May.
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Baylan’s mysterious side journey was hinted throughout the Disney+ series,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
This Star Wars: Ahsoka article contains spoilers.
Ever since the Nightsisters of Dathomir first appeared in canon in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, they have been the epitome of “if evil, why cool?” Their Dark Magick and witchy Force powers have long made them formidable opponents of the Jedi and those who would dare cross them. During the Clone Wars, they caught the ire of Count Dooku after he betrayed Asajj Ventress, and were mostly wiped out by General Grievous and the Separatist army.
Dathomir’s Great Mother Talzin survived, however, and reappeared sometime after on the Bardottan moon Zardossa Stix. To try to regain her power, she creates a cult of followers that help her kidnap people to absorb the Living Force from unsuspecting victims. One of those potential victims is the Bardottan Queen Julia, whose people distrust the Jedi despite their Force-sensitivity. Julia is also a close friend of Jar Jar Binks,...
Ever since the Nightsisters of Dathomir first appeared in canon in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, they have been the epitome of “if evil, why cool?” Their Dark Magick and witchy Force powers have long made them formidable opponents of the Jedi and those who would dare cross them. During the Clone Wars, they caught the ire of Count Dooku after he betrayed Asajj Ventress, and were mostly wiped out by General Grievous and the Separatist army.
Dathomir’s Great Mother Talzin survived, however, and reappeared sometime after on the Bardottan moon Zardossa Stix. To try to regain her power, she creates a cult of followers that help her kidnap people to absorb the Living Force from unsuspecting victims. One of those potential victims is the Bardottan Queen Julia, whose people distrust the Jedi despite their Force-sensitivity. Julia is also a close friend of Jar Jar Binks,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
"Ahsoka" just came to an end, bringing an inconsistent season with horrible pacing (yet also some of the best moments in recent "Star Wars" history) to a close. This felt like the most "Star Wars" a "Star Wars" show has ever been, with a true sense of adventure, jokes, lightsaber fights, magic, and actual intergalactic exploration.
And in classic "Star Wars" fashion we have some great villains. Indeed, "Ahsoka" may have given us the biggest collection of great "Star Wars" baddies since "Revenge of the Sith." While Thrawn and Baylan Skoll got all the attention, the one villain we had met already also deserves some credit. Morgan Elsbeth, who is revealed in "Ahsoka" to be a Nightsister of Dathomir, is an interesting antagonist, and she gets a big glow-up in the finale.
In recognition of Morgan's work in helping not just Thrawn, but the ancestral Dathmiri on the Nightsisters' original home planet of Peridia,...
And in classic "Star Wars" fashion we have some great villains. Indeed, "Ahsoka" may have given us the biggest collection of great "Star Wars" baddies since "Revenge of the Sith." While Thrawn and Baylan Skoll got all the attention, the one villain we had met already also deserves some credit. Morgan Elsbeth, who is revealed in "Ahsoka" to be a Nightsister of Dathomir, is an interesting antagonist, and she gets a big glow-up in the finale.
In recognition of Morgan's work in helping not just Thrawn, but the ancestral Dathmiri on the Nightsisters' original home planet of Peridia,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: Ahsoka article contains spoilers.
Despite losing to Grand Admiral Thrawn and getting stranded on Peridia for the foreseeable future, Ahsoka and Sabine still somehow manage to end things on a high note. They’ve both learned from each other and grown throughout the season, and now they’re truly ready to believe in themselves and trust in each other. It’s really no surprise that Sabine is finally able to use the Force once she’s strengthened her connection with Ahsoka, who makes a master’s promise to always have her padawan’s back, no matter what.
It’s why despite everything that’s happened, Ahsoka and Sabine seem very much at peace with their grim circumstances at the end of the season. “Ezra is where he needs to be, and so are we,” Ahsoka tells her apprentice as they walk off to join their new friends,...
Despite losing to Grand Admiral Thrawn and getting stranded on Peridia for the foreseeable future, Ahsoka and Sabine still somehow manage to end things on a high note. They’ve both learned from each other and grown throughout the season, and now they’re truly ready to believe in themselves and trust in each other. It’s really no surprise that Sabine is finally able to use the Force once she’s strengthened her connection with Ahsoka, who makes a master’s promise to always have her padawan’s back, no matter what.
It’s why despite everything that’s happened, Ahsoka and Sabine seem very much at peace with their grim circumstances at the end of the season. “Ezra is where he needs to be, and so are we,” Ahsoka tells her apprentice as they walk off to join their new friends,...
- 10/4/2023
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
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