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Hayden Christensen first took on the role of Anakin Skywalker in 2002's Attack of the Clones, and reprised the role three years later in Revenge of the Sith. Critics, and many fans, weren't too kind to the actor at the time, and Christensen took a step back from Hollywood.

The tide soon started to change, and fans who grew up with Christensen's movies were quick to express their love for the actor at events like Star Wars Celebration. Receiving that sort of response was clearly emotional for the Star Wars veteran, and he now makes convention appearances on a regular basis.

He's also returned to this Galaxy Far, Far Away, reprising the roles of Anakin/Darth Vader in Disney+ TV shows Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka (he'll return in the latter when season 2 premieres next year).

At this weekend's Fan Expo Boston, Christensen shared his wishlist when asked what the future...

Fans were treated to one of the greatest lightsaber duels when Star Wars returned to the big screen in 1999 for the first prequel movie, The Phantom Menace.

As if Darth Maul (Ray Park) igniting his double-bladed red lightsaber was not epic enough, the Sith Lord’s climactic duel with Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) led to galaxy-altering consequences.

Qui-Gon was killed, and a young Obi-Wan avenged his master by becoming the first Jedi in nearly a thousand years to defeat a Sith in combat.

According to Collider, McGregor recently spoke about it at Fan Expo Boston. Remembering the epic fight scene he filmed with Park’s Maul, the 54-year-old actor said, “When Qui-Gon’s been cut down, that… it goes up a notch there. All of that fight was amazing to do, getting stuck behind the laser doors and all that stuff. But that part,...

Hayden Christensen is more than ready to step back into the Star Wars galaxy, and he’s got a lot of ideas about where he’d like to go next. Speaking at Fan Expo Boston, in comments reported by ScreenRant, the actor made it clear that he’s eager to play both Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader again.

He talked about wanting to explore different points in the timeline, especially the Clone Wars. For him, that era is full of untold stories that would be exciting to bring to life in live action. “I’d love to get to do some more Clone Wars-era Anakin, too. I think there are some fun stories there to tell,” Christensen said. “And if it meant I got to swing a lightsaber with Ewan [McGregor] again, that would be amazing.”

Fans have already seen the Clone Wars through the animated series, but Christensen imagines a live-action version with him,...

Hayden Christensen is eager to dive back into the Star Wars universe, and he’s got big ideas for where his iconic character could go next. At Fan Expo Boston, as reported by ScreenRant, the actor shared his excitement about playing both Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader again, hinting at some exciting eras he’d love to explore.

Whether it’s swinging a lightsaber in the Clone Wars or stalking the galaxy as the fearsome Sith Lord, Christensen is all in for more. The Clone Wars is a period Christensen is particularly pumped about. He wants to bring Anakin’s wartime adventures to life in live-action, showing off the Jedi Knight’s leadership and struggles.

“I’d love to get to do some more Clone Wars-era Anakin, too. I think there are some fun stories there to tell,” he said. “And if it meant I got to swing a lightsaber with Ewan [McGregor] again,...

Ewan McGregor recently revealed the technical difficulties behind filming the iconic duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul (Ray Park), and Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. The 1999 movie marked the first entry in George Lucas' Star Wars prequel trilogy that tells the origin story of Darth Vader.

In The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan rescue Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) and escape to Tatooine, where they discover Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd). They returned to Naboo to fight against the Trade Federation and face Darth Maul in a lightsaber battle. Qui-Gon is fatally injured, and Obi-Wan then defeats Darth Maul.

In an interview with Collider, McGregor broke down the unique way the sequence was filmed. From the point when Qui-Gon was injured, everything went "up a notch." They were going so fast that Lucas had to "overcrank" the camera so that the playback would be a slowed-down version,...

Lucasfilm has clarified a statement made by Star Wars actor Ewan McGregor regarding Ahsokaseason 2. McGregor has been adamant and vocal about continuing his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi past his final film appearance as the character in Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith. McGregor officially reprised the role in the Disney+ limited series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, in 2022.

McGregor recently made comments on a panel while speaking at Fan Expo Boston, which led to fans on social media believing that he would be reprising his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the second season of Ahsoka, which stars his wife, Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

Collider has reported that Lucasfilm reached out to several media outlets like Star Wars News Net to deny McGregor's involvement in Ahsoka. McGreggor was asked at the panel what his favorite Star Wars project was that he was not involved in, where he said it was Ahsoka. The quote from the panel has been transcribed,...

Production is underway on Ahsoka season 2, and while Hayden Christensen is expected to have a much bigger role in the series when it returns to Disney+, he took a break this weekend to make an appearance at Fan Expo Boston.

After playing Anakin Skywalker in Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith in the early 2000s, the actor made his long-awaited return to the Star Wars franchise in 2022's Obi-Wan Kenobi, both as Anakin and Darth Vader. In Ahsoka, he appeared in the World Between Worlds, in a recording from The Clone Wars, and as a Force Ghost in the closing moments of the finale.

Star Wars fans remain hopeful that Christensen might one day take on a lead role in a Star Wars movie or TV show, and the actor addressed the possibility while answering questions from fans.

"One hundred percent. I would love to, yes," he...

Season one of Ahsoka was a hit, so it came as no surprise when Lucasfilm quickly confirmed it would return for a second season. According to announcements made in January 2024, Dave Filoni is back as showrunner and is already deep into developing the new chapter of the story.

The series is set in the Star Wars universe during the same period as The Mandalorian and takes place after Return of the Jedi. This time, Ahsoka Tano and her apprentice Sabine Wren are stranded in another galaxy. Meanwhile, Grand Admiral Thrawn is rallying the scattered Imperial forces to challenge the New Republic.

Season two is being produced by Lucasfilm and Golem Creations, with Rosario Dawson returning as Ahsoka. The cast also features Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Ivanna Sakhno, Eman Esfandi, Hayden Christensen, and Rory McCann.

After the passing of Ray Stevenson in 2023, McCann stepped into the role of Baylan Skoll. Filming began...

After the success of the first season of Ahsoka, it didn’t take long for the studio to announce that the show would return for a second season. In January 2024, it was confirmed that Dave Filoni was working on season two of the series, continuing the story set in the Star Wars universe.

The show is part of the larger Star Wars timeline, taking place around the same time as The Mandalorian and after the events of Return of the Jedi. The story follows Ahsoka Tano and her Jedi apprentice Sabine Wren, who find themselves stuck in a different galaxy. Meanwhile, Grand Admiral Thrawn is leading the leftover forces of the Galactic Empire against the New Republic.

The new season is produced by Lucasfilm and Golem Creations, with Dave Filoni returning as the showrunner. Rosario Dawson stars again as Ahsoka, reprising her role from The Mandalorian.

The cast also includes Natasha Liu Bordizzo,...

Star Wars and Disney Plus have gone hand-in-hand for over half a decade. Just as Marvel Studios has, the Lucasfilm franchise has successfully brought one of the most successful silver screen sagas to the small screen to tell a host of new stories via the now-iconic streaming service. It hasn't been completely smooth-sailing, but for the most part, it has marked a gripping new chapter in the ancient Star Wars lore, providing us with plenty of thrilling new stories in that galaxy so far, far away.

We've even seen some Star Wars legends headline their own Disney Plus shows along the way. Obi-Wan Kenobi returned for his own series, with Ewan McGregor reprising the role for the first time in nearly 20 years. Meanwhile, names in the franchise that were so well-known to the most devoted of fans now got to be showcased to wider audiences in The Book of Boba Fett,...

Robin Williams was one of the most beloved actors of his time. While getting his start as a stand-up comedian, he was known for his ability to oscillate between genres and styles. That is, he was equally iconic, playing the emotional role of John Keating in Dead Poets Society as he was in the comedy Mrs. Doubtfire.

Williams also took on some iconic roles as a voice actor. Most notably, he provided his talents for the voice of the Genie in Aladdin. Songs like "Friend Like Me" were even more elevated by their good writing, with Williams' comedic and electric voice acting imbued into the story.

Williams was once in an odd project with Jennifer Coolidge.While getting her start a couple of decades ago, Coolidge has also gotten more famous in recent years, primarily due to her work on The White Lotus. This year, she was also in the kids' movie A Minecraft Movie.

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Any horror fan worth their screams must have some love for at least one Stephen King tale that was adapted to the big screen. Since 1976, the beloved author responsible for some of the most iconic horror stories in history has been seeing his works earn the same amount of love in theaters. Over the years, these have accumulated a box-office take of over $3 billion. While the likes of "Stand By Me" and "The Shawshank Redemption" (which is considered by IMDb as the greatest film ever made) have stood the test of time, there has been a varied collection of horrors that have stood as filmic favorites and earned a different kind of love, as a result. Sorry, Andy Dufresne, but your prison break from Shawshank might still bring tears, but there are other stories from the esteemed writer's works that...

Liam Neeson played Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. One of the most emotional scenes in the movie was Qui-Gon's death, which Neeson spoke up about well over two decades later.

Qui-Gon was killed by Darth Maul during the iconic Duel of the Fates - the devious Sith smacked Qui-Gon in the face with his double-sided lightsaber, then stabbed him through the stomach while he was distracted. Qui-Gon died just after telling Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi to train the Chosen One - Anakin Skywalker - no matter what. Even though the scene is an important part of Star Wars lore, Neeson spoke toGQabout his feelings on the matter.

"I thought my death was a bit namby-pamby," he said, while looking back at his most iconic roles. "I'm supposed to be a Master Jedi. My character fell for the, 'Oh, I'm going for your face!

Before Ewan McGregor fought against Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, he was a robot with big dreams in this 2005 animated classic. Robots was released back in March 2005, and 20 years later, it became a streaming hit on Hulu. This not only features the Star Wars star, alongside him are some big-name actors like Robin Williams, Halle Berry, Mel Brooks, and Amanda Bynes.

According to FlixPatrol, Robots ranked #7 on Hulu's Top 10 Movies worldwide, just between Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and Ice Age. Robots is a children's film that takes place in a world filled with anthropomorphic robots, where it follows Rodney Copperbottom (McGregor), a robot with dreams of becoming an inventor. During Robots' theatrical run, it generated over $262 million worldwide and received a mediocre reception from fans and critics alike, earning a 64% critics' score and a 54% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. But despite that,...

A somewhat long time ago in a galaxy not so far away, Liam Neeson took a lightsaber to the gut.

The Oscar nominee recently expressed dissatisfaction with his Jedi Master character Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace, noting that he was “supposed to be a Master Jedi” but got duped during a lightsaber duel.

“I thought my death was a bit namby-pamby. I’m supposed to be a Master Jedi,” he told GQ. “My character fell for that. ‘Oh, I’m going for your face! No, I’m not, I’m going for your stomach.’ ‘Oh, you got me!’ Like, oh please. Hardly a Master Jedi.”

“But still, it was great,” noted Neeson of the filming experience.

More than 20 years later, he reprised the role for a reunion with Ewan McGregor in his Disney+ spin-off series Obi-Wan Kenobi. “I kinda liked that. It was just one line.

Liam Neeson says the way Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn fell in 1999’s Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was “a bit namby-pamby,” joking that a seasoned warrior “hardly a Master Jedi” should not have been fooled by Darth Maul’s quick feint. Speaking in a new GQ interview, the 72-year-old added that the duel’s outcome nevertheless propelled Obi-Wan Kenobi’s development and set Anakin Skywalker on a riskier path.

The actor, who has returned to the role only for brief voice work and last year’s Obi-Wan Kenobi cameo, repeated his stance that a glut of television offshoots is “taking away the mystery and the magic” of the franchise. He made the remark as Lucasfilm readies new content ranging from the High Republic thriller The Acolyte to a Rey-focused feature slated for late 2027.

Fans quickly revisited long-running theories—spotlighted by ScreenRant—that Qui-Gon’s survival could have kept Anakin grounded,...

Ahead of his appearance as Frank Drebin Jr. in The Naked Gun, Liam Neeson broke down some of his most iconic roles for GQ magazine. Naturally, such a list cannot be allowed to pass without mentioning Neeson’s Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens role as Qui-Gon Jinn. While a fan-favorite role, and one that he finally returned to for a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo in the 2022 series Obi-Wan Kenobi, Neeson has a major gripe about Qui-Gon Jinn’s death in his one and only Star Wars movie appearance.

Qui-Gon Jinn was a Jedi Master who helped set Obi-Wan Kenobi on his way to greatness, and for Neeson, that causes a big problem when it comes to the way the character was so easily deceived by Darth Maul when meeting his demise. The actor said:

“I thought my death was a bit namby-pamby. I’m supposed to be a Master Jedi.

Liam Neeson has revealed his true feelings about Qui-Gon Jinn's death in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Though The Phantom Menace is often regarded as the worst Star Wars prequel movie, there's no denying its importance to the overall franchise. Qui-Gon Jinn's death at the hands of Darth Maul changed the course of Anakin Skywalker's life.

During a three-way duel between Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), and Sith apprentice Darth Maul (Ray Park), Qui-Gon Jinn was stabbed through the gut with a lightsaber, dying in Obi-Wan's arms. Despite the grandeur of it all, Neeson wasn't impressed with his character's death. During an interview with GQ, Neeson described Jinn's death with vicious honesty:

"I thought my death was a bit namby-pamby. I’m supposed to be a Master Jedi. You know, my character fell for that, 'Oh, I’m going for your face,...

Mark your calendars, because moviegoers will get to hear: “May the Force be with you” in theaters once again.

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, which kicked off the legendary trilogy and franchise, is heading back to theaters just in time for its 50th anniversary. Lucasfilm owner Disney has confirmed a theatrical release is set for April 30, 2027.

A New Hope originally hit theaters on May 25, 1977 and starred Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo and the late Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia. And the film saw the introduction to one of the most iconic villains of all time, Darth Vader (physically played by David Prowse, with James Earl Jones providing the voice).

Created by George Lucas, the franchise expanded into the early 2000s with prequel films starring Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor. The sequels began with 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, featuring Daisy Ridley,...

Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps opened to a superior Rotten Tomatoes score than James Gunn's Superman, but the movie isn't holding as well at the box office. It grossed $10 million on discount Tuesday, pushing its running domestic haul to $127 million in five days. Globally, the superhero movie has generated $227 million so far, against a reported budget of over $200 million. While it's still early days, The First Steps has already overtaken the lifetime global haul of The Marvels, the biggest bomb that Marvel Studios has ever produced. And now, it has passed the $222 million lifetime global haul of a mostly-forgotten science-fiction film from 2008.

The film in question is Jumper, starring Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson, and Samuel L. Jackson. Directed by Doug Liman, the movie followed a young man who mysteriously gains the power of teleportation. Produced on a reported budget of $85 million, Jumper was a solid box office hit.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has had its age rating reclassified in the UK almost three decades after its release. Coming 16 years after the conclusion of the original Star Wars trilogy, the first of George Lucas' prequel movies was met with a mixed response from audiences and critics.

The Phantom Menace may have confounded some with its exploration of space politics and the inclusion of Jar-Jar Binks as comic relief, but it also features plenty of space opera action. The Star Wars movie's lightsaber and blaster battles earned the film a PG rating in the U.S. from the MPA and U (for Universal) in the UK.

Per Rte, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace has now been reclassified in the UK from a U rating to a PG, for Parental Guidance. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) made the change due to "moderate violence," particularly during...

A Stormtrooper helmet from “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” fetched $256,000 at an auction held Sunday at Comic-Con in San Diego.

According to Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, the helmet was an original stunt helmet used during filming. “This helmet is believed to be featured in scenes on Tatooine as a ‘Sandtrooper’ helmet.”

The description noted that only six stunt helmets were “known to have survived and are accounted for in private collections – this being one of the six.”

Other items that were sold at the auction include an original stunt lightsaber prop used by Ewan McGregor as “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and an original bladed lightsaber prop used by Liam Neeson, who played Qui-Gon Jinn in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” Each sold for $38,400. Darth Maul’s (Ray Park) lightsaber from “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” sold for $76,800.

An original prop right hand worn by Anthony Daniels...

A screen-used Stormtrooper helmet from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope was sold for $256,000 at an auction held Sunday at Comic-Con in San Diego.

The helmet was previously exhibited at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, last year as part of an exhibition titled “Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and Sdi.” According to Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, which organized the event, this original stunt helmet was used in the production and is believed to be featured in scenes on Tatooine as a “Sandtrooper” helmet. It’s said to be one of only six stunt helmets known to have survived and are accounted for in private collections.

The auction was part of “Echoes From the Galaxy, A Star Wars Memorabilia Exhibit + Auction,” a two-week event presented at Comic-Con Museum that was touted as having “sold the world’s largest collection of...

Get to your bunkers because Lucasfilm has just opened up a can of worms so big it is probably hiding a Rankor in it. As part of the franchise’s Sdcc display, the creators of the Star Warss franchise have categorically stated that Anakin Skywalker was not the greatest Jedi – a topic that has often been hotly debated among fans and has been stirred up with this latest update.

It is no secret that the Star Wars fanbase has some very strong opinions on…well, everything. Many fans would die on a hill declaring Anakin Skywalker is the greatest Jedi of all-time, which means Lucasfilm’s new short biography of the character is going to cause a few arguments. The statement, which has also now been added to the official Star Wars website, reads:

"Discovered as a slave on Tatooine by Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker had the...

I said maybe, you’re gonna be the ones who sabes me…Ewan McGregor is undoubtedly one of the best to ever wield a lightsaber in the Star Wars galaxy, much of which came from extensive pre-production training. But there also might have been a secret Jedi lending a hand: Oasis’ own Noel Gallagher.

An admittedly huge fan of Star Wars, Gallagher once told StarWars.com that he was partly responsible for giving Ewan McGregor lightsaber lessons. “So there was a party round at my house in the ‘90s and Ewan came, and he’d just got the part for Star Wars, and I was like, ‘No way!’ I happened to have two lightsabers in the house, so I said, ‘Right then, in the back garden and show us your skills.’” Gallagher would maintain that McGregor got “schooled”, thus forcing us to imagine a world where one of the dudes...

The Star Wars franchise has found itself at something of a crossroads. On one hand, viewers are still enjoying the multitude of TV shows that have been produced from that galaxy so far, far away for the Disney Plus service. But on the other, they are anticipating the franchise's return to the silver screen in the upcoming movies confirmed to be coming from Lucasfilm in the next few years.

Having these larger-than-life movie characters on the small screen has been a wild experience. Much like we have seen with Marvel Studios' Marvel Cinematic Universe, we've gotten used to experiencing these huge figures on the silver screen that it's crazy to just watch weekly episodes with them on the small screen. But, as Obi-Wan Kenobi's return in the 2022 Ewan McGregor-led Disney Plus series confirms, anything is possible in the universe of Star Wars.

Speaking of which, another cinematic superstar is...

If you become Spider-Man for an entire generation of movie-goers, your cinematic legacy is always guaranteed. No matter what you do, you will always be Spider-Man for the kids that grew up watching your movies, and with Tom Holland, that's a darn good thing, as the British actor's attempts to explore other characters and styles haven't exactly panned out thus far. The young star is undeniably talented, but for whatever reason, he's yet to emphatically establish himself outside of his three Spidey movies and multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe appearances.

There was the uninspired action adventure outing "Uncharted," which, as video game adaptations go, wasn't the best (though it was hardly the bomb of the decade that was "Borderlands"). His starring role in Doug Liman's "Chaos Walking" also failed to cause much of a stir, and his attempts to save the bloated mess that was the Russo brothers' "Cherry" couldn't redeem that ill-fated crime drama.

Apple TV+ on July 21 confirmed that production is finally underway on the highly anticipated fourth season of the streamer’s popular sports comedy Ted Lasso. Now, it’s being revealed that there will be seven new faces appearing on the show when it returns to the streamer.

In March, shortly after news broke that Ted Lasso had been renewed for a fourth season, it was announced that the role of Ted Lasso’s (Jason Sudeikis) son, Henry, would be recast. For the first three seasons of the show, Henry was played by child actor Gus Turner. While a specific reason for the casting change wasn’t given at that time, it has now been revealed who will fill the role of Henry moving forward.

Expect a New Henry in Season 4

Per Deadline, actor Grant Feely, who is best known for playing a young Luke Skywalker in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi,...

Nowadays, Hulu has become a versatile streaming platform with a large and ever-expanding library of critically acclaimed and audience-beloved original content. Whether you want to watch a moody drama, a head-scratching mystery, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or an out-and-out action film, Hulu originals have got you covered. So, if you are looking to spend your weekend watching great storytelling, you are at the right place.

From historical dramas to psychological thrillers, there’s a variety of tones and genres in this short list of 5 Hulu originals. Some are short and can be finished within a day, whereas others are great for long binge sessions. But either way, all of them are critically acclaimed and beloved by audiences. Find out what these are below:

1. Nine Perfect Strangers (2021) Nicole Kidman in Nine Perfect Strangers (Credit- Hulu)

Nicole Kidman leads a star-studded cast of Michael Shannon, Melissa McCarthy, Regina Hall, and more as they head to a wellness retreat.

Andor exited the 2025 Emmy nominations with 14 nods spanning Outstanding Drama Series, directing, writing, cinematography, sound design, visual effects, voiceover work from Alan Tudyk, and more. Yet the anticipation of key acting nods was dashed as only Forest Whitaker secured a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Saw Gerrera, while lead actor Diego Luna was inexplicably snubbed.

Whitaker’s nomination marks Star Wars’ rare Television Academy recognition in acting, even if confined to a guest slot. His performance as Gerrera landed with Rogue One fans and proved impactful enough to earn acknowledgment from the Emmy powers-that-be this year.

Cassian Andor, however, anchors the show, and many felt that Luna absolutely deserved to be recognized in the Outstanding Lead Actor category. This omission particularly stings given his series-defining performance and the show’s critical acclaim.

Meanwhile, Pedro Pascal, arguably Star Wars TV’s most prominent face,...

Qui-Gon Jinn actor, Liam Neeson, has skillfully dodged some Star Wars questions, specifically when quizzed about Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2. Star Wars' TV shows are expected to continue in the future, despite a resurgence in theaters. Upcoming Star Wars movies are a priority, but Disney+ will not be forgotten, with Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 having been long-rumored.

In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant's own Liam Crowley, Liam Neeson was asked about these rumors. Neeson was asked if he agrees with new Superman actor David Corenswet that Qui-Gon should have been the one to train Anakin, to which the veteran actor replied, "I'd love to," specifically in reference to working more with Jake Lloyd.

Neeson was then asked about the rumors of Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 and whether we will see more Qui-Gon in the future. Neeson skillfully dodged any comments about his commitment to Star Wars, however, stating, "Oh has it?...

Perhaps the most highly anticipated film set in a galaxy far, far away is Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter. One reason fans are so hyped is that the movie will be headlined by two of Hollywood's biggest stars: Ryan Gosling (Barbie) and Mia Goth (Pearl). Casting these big names is Disney's way of increasing excitement for its flagging franchise, but it also means it has ditched the franchise's decades-long tradition of casting films with relatively unknown actors.

As far back as the original Star Wars: A New Hope, George Lucas went out of his way to cast actors that most moviegoers had never heard of. Sir Alec Guinness was the only major Hollywood veteran in the film, one Lucas hoped would add some gravitas to his pioneering space fantasy. Otherwise, Lucas cared so much about casting relatively unknown actors that he wanted to avoid casting anyone he had ever worked with.

Director Guy Ritchie and star Jason Statham broke out with the culture-defining crime film Lock, Stock, & Two Smoking Barrels in 1998, only a few years after Danny Boyle and Ewan McGregor experienced a similar break-out moment with the equally influential Trainspotting. While McGregor and Boyle have had their ups and downs over the years, Ritchie and Statham have collaborated often. In 2021, they released Wrath of Man, a brutal revenge thriller that emerged as a surprising box office hit. Remember, theaters were only just opening back up after the pandemic, and the future of films, as a medium, was uncertain.

Wrath of Man has now found a new streaming home; the movie is available to stream in the United States on Hulu, where it has been doing well since July 1. The most successful film that Ritchie and Statham have made together, Wrath of Man follows a menacing gangster who goes on a...

Disney Plus has been the home for the Star Wars franchise for the past six years. One of Hollywood's most iconic film series spawned its new era with The Mandalorian in 2019 and it hasn't looked back since, producing spinoffs, standalones, and even sequels to some of the most beloved Star Wars movies. It was all happening on the small screen.

There were some occasional glitches in the journey back to that galaxy so far, far away. While The Mandalorian became the saga's most successful ongoing series and Obi-Wan Kenobi brought back Ewan McGregor's beloved Jedi to become one of Disney Plus' most successful ever titles, The Acolyte crumbled under the pressure of its huge budget and The Book of Boba Fett didn't live up to expectations.

As Lucasfilm and Disney Plus recalibrate the next chapters of the Star Wars story (many of which will be back on the big...

Star Warsfans attending this year’s San Diego Comic Con (Sdcc) are in for a special treat as George Lucas is set to make his first appearance ever at the convention, which takes place from July 24 to July 27. Per ScreenRant, Lucas will be part of a panel at the event.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is hosting the panel, and not only will the legendary Star Wars creator be a part of it, but it will also feature Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro and renowned Star Wars production designer Doug Chiang. The panel will be hosted by the Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Queen Latifah.

Panel Set for Sunday, July 27

The panel is set to focus on “the power of illustrated stories and the role of narrative art in society” and is titled “Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art". The panel is set to take place on Sunday,...

With the release of James Gunn's Supermanofficially pushing his Dcu forward, some are looking back at those who last brought certain DC Comic characters to life. Gunn has previously confirmed that he is working on a Wonder Woman-related projects and that Matt Reeves' Batman is not a part of his universe, likely meaning he's looking for both someone to fill the shoes of Diana Prince and Bruce Wayne. That also leaves a wide berth for the rest of the Dcu, even after the healthy dose of new characters debuting in Superman. Looking back, other DC-related projects includeBirds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). The 2020 film followed Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn (after previously starring as her in Suicide Squad) and brought to life one of the lesser known DC Comic teams (as opposed to say The Justice League or Justice Society of America). Included...

Obi-Wan Kenobi star Vivien Lyra Blair has opened up about what it was like for her to step into such a massive franchise and protect Carrie Fisher’s and Princess LeiaOrgana’s beloved Star Wars legacies. The Obi-Wan Kenobi series may have first and foremost been about Obi-Wan’s hardships in exile, but it also introduced us to a version of Princess Leia we’d never seen before.

While Carrie Fisher’s Leia was just 19 years old in the retitled A New Hope, Vivien Lyra Blair’s version of the character was only 10 years old, a mischievous, wise-cracking, hopeful, and kind young Princess on the cusp of becoming one of the Rebellion’s greatest leaders.

Blair had a difficult balance to strike. How do you show people a new version of such an iconic character while honoring the late Carrie Fisher’s legacy and pleasing Star Wars' notoriously difficult-to-please fanbase?...

The hit 90s sitcom series Friends was filled with memorable characters and witty catchphrases that fans remember to this day. But out of all the lines of dialogue that was said in the show, nothing is more iconic than Joey Tribbiani's (Matt LeBlanc) "How you doin'" Throughout the show, it was used as a pick up line to win over women, and now it's being used to win over collectors as it's now latest installment in Funko's Friends collection.

With a listed price of $14.99, the Pop! Joey Tribbiani (How You Doin') figure features Joey in his gray sweater, holding a spoon, with the iconic catchphrase text bubble attached to the figure. This latest figure marks the fifth iteration of this specific Friends characterand is currently available for pre-order on third-party websites, such as Entertainment Earth, with a scheduled arrival in August 2025.

This specific Joey figure is part of Funko's Pop!

Dusterhas bitten the dust. The Josh Holloway-Rachel Hilson period action thriller, which was co-created by J.J. Abrams, will not be returning for a second season of adventure. Despite critical acclaim, the series did not manage to find a steady audience, and has been cancelled by the newly rebranded HBO Max. The series was originally greenlit in 2020, and was filmed some time ago; the show's cast and crew have since moved on to other projects.

Deadline reports that Bad Robot, Abrams' production company, did attempt to shop the series to other platforms and streamers, but did not come to an agreement with any of them. In a statement, the network expressed gratitude to "amazingly talented co-creators J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, and our partners at Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Television. We are tremendously proud of this series led by Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and we thank...

Not many Star Wars live-action series have had second seasons, with shows like The Acolyte and The Book of Boba Fett suffering from review bombing and an overall disappointing showing. Recently, unconfirmed rumors suggest that Obi-Wan Kenobi's second season is in development.

If true, Kenobi would join Ahsoka as being among only a handful of Star Wars live-action shows that made it to season 2. Andor season 2 is Lucasfilm's latest success, as it has outperformed season 1 in terms of numbers, and the show's overall reception has been overwhelmingly positive. The Mandalorian is an outlier with three seasons, and a potential fourth season is still a possibility until Lucasfilm denies it.

The Mandalorian season 2 and Andor season 2 are examples of highly successful follow-up seasons. Andor's recent success may have instilled confidence in Lucasfilm to give other shows a second season. Ahsoka season 2 is currently in production, and if all goes well,...

The DCUis adding another MCU alum to its rebooted cinematic universe in a new action series that will push the genre forward in a big way. An international-based project from DC Studios will see aBirds of Prey member recast and lead an all-new story that has a talented action filmmaker at the helm.

According to Nexus Point News, DC Studios is eyeing Pom Klementieff to star in an upcoming Korean TV series as Huntress, aka Helena Bertinelli, who will be half-Korean and half-Italian. The in-development project is set to be written and directed by Jung Byung-gil (Villainess). The rumored Huntress series is among several internationally-based shows in the works, according to the report. Mary Elizabeth Winstead played the Dceu version of the Huntress in the 2020 film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).

If Huntress gets made, expect it to be a television series set in...

Danny Boyle is among the most fascinating directors to emerge from the rise of independent cinema in the 1990s, as he’s never been an artist content to do the same thing twice. While some of his contemporaries have been accused of simply being derivative of what made them acclaimed in the first place, Boyle has seamlessly floated between dramas, having made electrifying crime thrillers, high concept science fiction films, powerful human speculative dramas, fascinating biopics, and a few prestige television shows. Boyle is a strong humanist, as even at his most stylized, his films have a real interest in exploring the dimensionality of decisions and personal growth. He’s a filmmaker who has pushed the boundaries of the medium through his application of digital expressionism and hypnotic editing, but he’s also someone with a keen eye for casting, as he has identified some of the most influential actors of the generation through foresight.

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In the preface to her seminal book "The Hollywood Musical," Jane Feuer argues that musicals deserve as much serious consideration by film theorists as any other genre. After all, she says, just because they're mass entertainment doesn't mean they're not doing something worthwhile beneath the surface. "Musicals not only gave the most intense (because the least intellectualized) pleasure to their audience but also supplied a justification for that pleasure," she wrote. "Musicals not only showed you singing and dancing; they were about singing and dancing, about the nature and importance of that experience."

She's right. The best musicals insist that the cathartic release of singing and dancing is a worthwhile pursuit all its own. The best musicals lean into the excitement of spectacle, reminding us that coming together to watch people perform can be one of the most energizing forms of entertainment we have.

The word "legend" gets thrown around pretty easily, but in the Star Wars franchise, there are plenty of them. Whether it's the likes of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Maul who featured in the prequel saga, or the classic characters like Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Princess Leia, who are all still so commonly associated with the movie series almost 50 years after the original trilogy began. Yep, Star Wars produces legends.

The beauty of the Star Wars movie series is that Lucasfilm has been able to successfully translate into small screen success too. It hasn't been smooth-sailing at all times, but the recent installments on Disney Plus have given us new Star Wars legends, particularly the likes of The Mandalorian, Grogu, and even the live-action debut of Ahsoka (who has previously appeared in animated TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars).

Now, it has been confirmed that one of the biggest...

The Star Wars franchise is no stranger to stumbling and getting back up. It's one of the most iconic movie series in Hollywood history but there have been some darker days for it through the years as well. Let's not forget the response to the prequel trilogy - particularly that of The Phantom Menace and Jar Jar Binks - or Disney Plus series The Book of Boba Fett. Lucasfilm for sure would have liked stronger responses, but the titles themselves were success stories and the franchise persisted.

Star Wars' newest era has provided its devoted fans with plenty of opportunities for discussion, as there have been plenty of ups and downs that have come with it. While the Skywalker movie series has come to an end and both Disney and Lucasfilm figured out the next steps for the stories in that galaxy so far, far away, the franchise lived on...

More than three years after Obi-Wan Kenobi debuted on Disney+, a new rumor suggests the Jedi Master’s journey may not be over just yet.

According to a recent report from industry insider Daniel Richtman, Star Wars actor Ewan McGregor could return as Obi-Wan in a potential second season. No additional details were provided with no production timeline, casting confirmations, and no official green light from Lucasfilm has been announced.

Originally developed as a limited series, Obi-Wan Kenobi was marketed as "The Complete Series" upon its physical release. The show premiered in May 2022 to strong viewership and fan engagement.

Set ten years after the events of Revenge of the Sith, the show followed Obi-Wan living in exile on Tatooine as he quietly watched over a young Luke Skywalker. When young Princess Leia is kidnapped, Obi-Wan is forced out of hiding, triggering a confrontation with his former apprentice, Darth Vader, in...

Obi-Wan Kenobi was one of the stranger Star Wars projects at Disney. On the one hand, it marked a fun return for some franchise veterans, with Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen both coming back to play Obi-Wan and Anakin Skywalker respectively. That said, the story, which bridged the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, felt a little unnecessary.

Season 1 debuted way back in 2022. It left room for a second outing, but Disney went quiet on the project very quickly. It was presumed that the series would end with one season. In terms of reviews, Obi-Wan Kenobi received a lot of praise from critics; when it came to viewership, its debut even surpassed the premiere of The Mandalorian season 2. On paper, it more than deserved to be renewed, but Disney did bill the series as limited.

The rumor of another season comes from insider Daniel Richtman, who's...

Tom Hardyis no stranger to war movies. In fact, that’s how the actor got his start. Back in 2001, the actor joined an insanely stacked call sheet alongside legends like Ewan McGregor and Josh Hartnett in Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down. Perhaps that’s part of the reason why, when he was asked about his favorite films, the actor responded with a classic war pic at the top of the list. According to Far Out, Hardy previously heralded Oliver Stone’s iconic Vietnam War-centered feature, Platoon, as his number one picture. Now, audiences can head to Prime Video to check out the film, as it finds itself streaming alongside the platform’s extended list of content.

During his interview, Hardy was sure to mention the near impossibility of picking a favorite flick, naming other filmmakers like Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, Gaspar Noé, and more as the best in the biz.

There was a point in time where Seth MacFarlane was on top of the animation world. "Family Guy," which MacFarlane created, wrote, and starred in, joined the ranks of "South Park" and "King of the Hill" as one of the most popular adult animated shows on television. Fox canceled the show twice in its first few years, only for it to come back bigger than ever. "Family Guy" still airs new episodes today and, much like "The Simpsons," it will go on long after we're all dead. Out of the show's wake came "American Dad" and "The Cleveland Show," but it was becoming clear that MacFarlane had the drive to expand into feature films. The man was born to direct a musical, but alas, maybe one day.

MacFarlane's feature directorial debut, "Ted," ended up being a massive critical and financial success. For every joke that's aged like milk, the 2012 comedy...

Obi-Wan Kenobi was originally conceived as a movie and would have fallen under the "A Star Wars Story" banner. Solo's poor box office performance ended that possibility, and with Disney eager to bolster its streaming offerings, it became a six-part TV series.

Despite some divisive ideas and characters, the show was a hit and was praised for filling in the gaps between the events of Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Lucasfilm even found a way to give fans an Obi-Wan vs. Darth Vader rematch, leading to that now-iconic scene where we caught a glimpse of what remains of Anakin Skywalker beneath the Sith Lord's helmet.

With a decade to go until Ben's demise on the Death Star, Star Wars fans are optimistic that a second season could happen, potentially exploring the Jedi Master's rivalry with Maul by expanding what we saw in Star Wars Rebels.