Tag: Ewan McGregor

Deborah Chow to Direct Disney+ “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Series

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The official Star Wars website has updated with an announcement that Deborah Chow will be directing the upcoming Disney+ exclusive series based on Obi Wan Kenobi. Hossein Amini will be working as the writer on the project. Chow will serve double duty as an executive producer with the help of Amini, Ewan McGregor, Kathleen Kennedy, Tracey Seaward, and John Swartz. Lucasfilm’s Executive Vice President of Production, Jason McGatlin, will work as the co-producer. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy had this to say about her inclusion on the project. “We really wanted to select a director who is able to explore both the quiet…

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D23 2019: Disney+ Star Wars Series Details Revealed

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The official Star Wars website has updated with details about the upcoming productions that will be released on Disney+. Outside of the previously revealed trailer for The Mandalorian Lucasfilm revealed several new details about some of what there is to expect for the platform. First, Lucasfilm revealed that Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be making its’ return in February 2020 on Disney+. While it is sad to see that the series will not launch alongside the service it is nice to hear about the timeframe in when the series will be making its return. Lastly, Lucasfilm official revealed…

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Ewan McGregor In Talks to Star in Disney+ Exclusive “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Live-Action Series

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Several news outlets have reported that Ewan McGregor is in talks to star in an upcoming Disney+ exclusive live-action series based on Obi-Wan Kenobi. For those who not aware, Ewan portrayed the character in his younger years during the Star Wars “Prequel Trilogy” starting with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Previously the late Sir Alec Guinness portrayed the character starting with the original Star Wars film later named Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.  Previously it was reported that the project was potentially a standalone film in the Star Wars franchise similar to Rogue One:…

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Birds of Prey Teaser

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Happy Monday heroes! We have our first look at the upcoming DC Film Birds of Prey which is set to have Margot Robbie returning as Harley Quinn. In addition, the film features Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress and Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary. Now as for the teaser down below, it is just a twenty second clip that highlights our cast, but I am sure if fans are slow it down they will be able see everyone. Also, in the clip we get to see our first look at Black Mask who…

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Ewan McGregor in Talks to Play Black Mask in DC’s “Birds of Prey”

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Variety has reported that Ewan McGregor is in talks to portray Black Mask in the upcoming DC Extended Universe film, “Birds of Prey.”    For those are not aware, the film will focus on the Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Windstead), Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) as they team-up to fight against Black Mask. Gotham City police detective, Rosie Perez (Rosie Perez), will also be making an appearance in the film.   No other details are confirmed at this time, so please stay tuned for further updates. Birds of Prey is set to premiere in theaters on February 6, 2020.  …

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith)

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Bandai Tamashii has updated their official website with official images for S.H.Figuarts Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith). As the name suggests the figure is based on Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.  The figure will include: Exchangeable wrists (Left X4, Right X4) Alternate face parts Lightsabers x2 (Lit and Unlit) The figure will be a retail release in February 2019 priced at 6,254 Yen. Pre-orders for the figure will open on October 1 so those who are interested should check their preferred Japanese online retailer to secure…

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Star Wars’ Obi-Wan Kenobi Film in Development

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The Hollywood Reporter has recently reported that Stephen Daldry is in early talks to direct a standalone Star Wars film featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi.  Since the talks are in a very early stage of development no other details about the project are known at this time. If the plan follows through the film will be joining the set of standalone Star Wars projects such as Rogue One and the upcoming Han Solo films.  Other projects including films based on Yoda and Boba Fett are also currently in consideration. Rumors speculating that a film featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi have spread for some time so…

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