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Andorwrapped its two-season run on Disney+ with its May 2025 series finale. Even though Andor was always intended to end with Season 2, one legendary Star Wars actor would love a third season, and he wants to be a part of it.

According to Collider, Ewan McGregor, speaking at Fan Expo Canada in Toronto, pleaded with Disney+ to continue making Andor. The series has earned 22 Emmy nominations throughout its two-season run. Andor has been a hit with fans and critics alike and boasts a nearly perfect 96% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its audience score is slightly lower, but still respectable, at 89%.

McGregor, who is known for his iconic portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi...

Ewan McGregor has been acting since the 1990s, but he is most renowned for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Though critically reviled, the prequels have gained a resurgence in popularity, not least because of McGregor’s performance.

His popularity was more than obvious at this special evening event at Fan Expo Canada in Toronto. McGregor needs to speak only two simple words to drive a crowd wild. And he knows it. McGregor took to the stage with his now memorable ‘Hello there’, before talking about all things Star Wars.

Journey to Star Wars

Ewan McGregor was six-years-old when Star Wars: A New Hope came out.

Star Wars icon Ewan McGregor has given a seemingly positive update on his franchise future. With a strong body of work early in his career, including iconic British movies like Trainspotting, McGregor achieved global fame when he took the role of young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the first Star Wars prequel movie, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.

McGregor reprised the role for two more sequels, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. In 2022, 17 years after Revenge of the Sith, McGregor returned to his most iconic role in the miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi, and now McGregor has discussed...

Actor Ewan McGregor may have won an Emmy for his role in the 2020 miniseries Halston. However, he’s probably best known for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Warsprequel films and the 2022 Disney+ series, Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Following reports that Obi-Wan Kenobi may get a second season, after all, McGregor, per DailyCosmicMarvel on Threads, gave fans an exciting update. At the recent Fan Expo Canada convention, when asked if there were plans for an Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2, McGregor replied, “I don’t know their plans right now…but I’m sure at some point.”

Ahsoka has already been greenlit for Season 2 on Disney+, but that hasn’t officially been the case for Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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.

Netflix just dropped a brand-new teaser trailer for Train Dreams, starring Star Wars alumsJoel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. The film, from the team behind 2023’s Oscar-nominated prison drama Sing Sing, will debut in theaters on Nov. 7 before coming to Netflix on Nov. 21, 2025.

Based on the 2011 novella by Denis Johnson, Train Dreams follows logger and railroad worker Robert Grainier. In addition to Edgerton and Jones, the movie co-stars Academy Award nominee William H. Macy (Fargo) and Emmy Award nominee Clifton Collins Jr. (Westworld).

The teaser trailer includes a quote from The Playlist calling Edgerton’s performance as Robert Grainier a “career-best.” The film tracks him as he “leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly-changing America of the early 20th Century."

This prompts him to spend time away from his wife Gladys (played by Jones) and their young family. Audiences see scenes of Robert and others working to build a railroad,...

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,...

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?...

Enjoy Miley Cyrus’ new album and be immersed in her artistic flair in the visual album, streaming this week.

After receiving the official, prestigious title of Disney Legend, Miley Cyrus returns with a stunning companion to her latest album. The pop star’s album was released on May 30, 2025, and now, “Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful” Visual Album offers an artistic look at 13 songs. It begins streaming on Wednesday, July 16 at 3:01 a.m. Et exclusively on Hulu and Disney+. You can watch it with a subscription to Hulu or Disney+.

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Disney has two streaming services to use for its Pay 1 window, which means it doesn’t need to license its movies widely.

Disney is one of the oldest and most successful movie studios in operation in the United States. It has a huge catalog of beloved classics, from animated movies to more recent acquisitions like the Marvel and Star Wars canon. The studio isn’t slowing down either, and continues to churn out new titles every year.

You might think that since Disney also owns Disney+ that telling where its movies will stream after they leave theaters is easy, but that’s not necessarily the case. We’ll let you know where to stream movies from the Disney studio after they’re no longer only available in theaters below!

Everything you need to know about Disney’s theatrical and streaming window practices

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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,...

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 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...

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.

Ahsoka may no longer be the only recent live-action Star Wars series to receive a second season. A new rumor claims that Lucasfilm is in development on another season of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

According to Daniel Richtman (via The Direct), Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 is now in development at Lucasfilm. Unfortunately, the scooper did not indicate when the second season might go into production or be released on Disney+. Originally envisioned as a solo film, Obi-Wan Kenobi was redeveloped into a limited series following the financial failure of Solo: A Star Wars Story. With the physical media release of Obi-Wan Kenobi labeling it as "The Complete Series" as opposed to "Season 1," it's clear that Lucasfilm initially had no intention of continuing the Disney+ show despite fan interest.

Set a decade after the Jedi Order was purged during the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, the first season...

Star Wars fans might be headed back to a galaxy far, far away alongside their favorite bearded Jedi. Ever since Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 1 was released in 2022 on Disney+, there has been little to no movement on the Star Wars series. Well, until now. A new rumor points to a long-awaited return for the miniseries, which featured Ewan McGregor reprising his beloved role.

According to Daniel Richtman, Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 is in the works. No other details were included in the report, and, until further confirmation, it should be taken with a grain of salt. However, after McGregor has consistently expressed his desire to tell more stories featuring Obi-Wan, there may be some validity to the latest rumor. The first season of Obi-Wan Kenobi has an 82% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, while audience reviews garnered a lower 61% rating. It should be noted that the latter score was likely affected by review bombing,...

Obi-Wan Kenobi just got its first potentially major update over three years after its first season ended on Disney+. Coming in as Star Wars' third live-action series developed exclusively for Disney+, Obi-Wan Kenobi gave fans a nostalgic look at one of the franchise's most famous legacy characters. While Kenobi's future has been a question mark since then, there may be hope that Star Wars will revisit him.

A new rumor indicated that a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi is in development for Lucasfilm. Obi-Wan was originally billed as a limited series for Lucasfilm, giving star Ewan McGregor another chance to portray the character he made famous in Star Wars' prequel trilogy. However, that status may be in line to change, with Lucasfilm and Star Wars hoping to bring another massive hit to Disney+.

While scooper Daniel Richtman shared the rumor, he gave no sign of when Obi-Wan Kenobi's second season...

Spoilers ahead for all live-action "Star Wars" shows.

It's been nearly six years since the great Disney+ "Star Wars" project began with "The Mandalorian" season 1 in 2019. In the absence of any theatrical films since "Star Wars: Episode IX -- The Rise of Skywalker," streaming has become the de facto platform for the franchise, and Lucasfilm has put out an honestly staggering amount of live-action television in just over half a decade. That's in addition to the fantastic work constantly being done by Lucasfilm Animation, but today, we're specifically talking about the live-action "Star Wars" series.

As of right now, the future of live-action "Star Wars" on Disney+ is unclear, with "Ahsoka" season 2 being the lone exception to the rule. Not only that, but "Andor" creator Tony Gilroy (while addressing the show's massive budget) has also claimed Disney told him, in his own words, "Streaming is dead, we don't have the money we had before.

Rachel Sennott’s upcoming, and still untitled, HBO comedy series has added four new cast members.

Variety has learned that Moses Ingram and Lauren Holt are both set to appear in recurring roles, while Elijah Wood and Josh Brener will make guest star appearances. Exact character details are being kept under wraps.

As previously announced, Sennott will star in the series along with Odessa A’zion, Jordan Firstman, True Whitaker, and Josh Hutcherson. Leighton Meester and Quenlin Blackwell will also guest star.

Ingram received an Emmy nomination for her supporting role in the hit Netflix limited “The Queen’s Gambit.” She has since gone on to star in the shows “Obi-Wan Kenobi” at Disney+ and both “The Big Cigar” and “Lady in the Lake” at Apple TV+. She is also set to appear in Kathryn Bigelow’s upcoming thriller film at Netflix.

She is repped by Innovative Artists, Linden Entertainment, The Lede Company,...

The world of pop-culture owes the Star Wars franchise a huge debt of gratitude. What started with George Lucas' vision of a space adventure in the 1970s has spawned into one of the most successful film series of all time. Now, almost five decades later, and it's still going strong as one of the titans of Hollywood.

One of the biggest reasons that Star Wars has been so enduring over the years is the popularity of the characters involved in the intergalactic adventures. From Han Solo and Luke Skywalker to Darth Vader and Cassian Andor, there have been a multitude of fan-favorites that have helped Star Wars stand the test of time.

With the phenomenon still entertaining fans on the big screen and small screen, the stories for the franchise will continue. However, don't expect to see one of its biggest stars feature anymore.

Mark Hamill won't return to Star Wars...

The swap will mean that Disney+ has two of biggest kids shows available in the coming years.

The House of Mouse has scored a big programming triumph. Multiple outlets report that Disney+ will become the streaming home of the preschool series “CoComelon,” meaning one of the preeminent shows for the little tykes age group will be available on what is arguably the most kid-forward service of them all.

Key Details: Still years away: “CoComelon” will not move from Netflix to Disney+ until 2027. Conflicting reports: Reports are unclear as to whether or not Netflix tried to keep “CoComelon.” Consolation prize: Netflix’s recent move to acquire “Sesame Street” looks all the wiser now. Sign Up Now $9.99+ / month disneyplus.com

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There’s no immediate need to cancel your Netflix subscription and switch to Disney+ if you’re the parent of a toddler who loves “CoComelon.

The highlight of this week’s streaming premieres is the amount of content variety viewers can find.

Variety is truly the spice of life. It’s as true when you’re talking about TV shows and movies as it is when discussing a menu; variety is a must-have if one wants to keep their palate — or their entertainment choices — from growing stale and boring.

At The Streamable, we know that having variety built into your viewing schedule is important. That’s why this week was such a fun exercise in determining the best shows and movies coming to streaming; there are many different types of content premiering, and you can find our choices for the best titles below!

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Stanley Tucci believes that the best way to understand a country is through its food. Nowhere is this truer than in Italy, where the...

Lucasfilm has been making Star Wars TV shows for nearly two decades, starting with the animated series The Clone Wars, which began in 2008. But production really ramped up when The Mandalorian, the first-ever live-action Star Wars show, premiered in 2019. After that, Lucasfilm and Disney went crazy, making new shows almost faster than fans could keep up.

Some shows hit and some shows didn't. Now that we're deep into this experiment, it's time to take stock. Here all all 10 Star Wars TV shows yet made, ranked worst to best.

(L-r): Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen) and Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) in Lucasfilm's The Book Of Boba Fett, exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved. | The Book of Boba Fett 10. The Book of Boba Fett

This show was just odd. Technically, it's a spinoff of The Mandalorian, where Boba Fett was brought back from the dead in the second season. In his own show,...

It's always satisfying when one Star Wars project connects to another and expands on a previous idea. Recently, the Star Wars anthology series, Tales of the Underworld, made a surprising connection to Obi-Wan Kenobi.

The great thing about this is that by connecting both shows, Star Wars is rewarding fans for watching animated shows. This is something we've seen often in the franchise over the last few years, beginning with The Mandalorian and continuing with other shows like Ahsoka. Several characters from animated series like The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels were brought to life on The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka, including Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Chopper, Cad Bane, and more.

Quinlan Vos (Al Rodrigo) from Star Wars The Clone Wars. Image Credit StarWars.com

Tales of the Underworld is the latest show to delve into the Hidden Path, which was last explored in the live-action series,...

This post contains spoilers for all of "Andor" season 2.

I wonder sometimes how we would view the first decade of Disney's ownership of Star Wars as a whole if it weren't for "Andor." The sequel trilogy, which started strong, ended with the most universally disliked film in franchise history. A new streaming era on Disney+ kicked off with a fantastic spin-off in "The Mandalorian," then slowly devolved with less stellar entries like "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and "The Book of Boba Fett." I like "The Bad Batch" and "Tales of the Jedi" as much as the next guy, but the flagship Star Wars stories just started to seem like bad bets. And then "Andor" arrived in 2022, and as far as I'm concerned, none of that other stuff really matters.

It may seem like I'm being hyperbolic, but bear with me. "Andor" is over now, with the final three episodes of season 2 hitting Disney+ this week,...

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series spent valuable time introducing and explaining an important plot point in the world of Star Wars that many fans likely forgot about, but the franchise's newest Disney+ series recently brought it back and expanded upon it. As time has gone on, more and more projects in the galaxy far, far away have been set during the rise of the Empire era between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, including Obi-Wan Kenobi and the recently released Tales of the Underworld.

Three years ago, Obi-Wan Kenobi premiered on Disney+ and allowed fans to catch up with Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi as he was forced back into action following the events of Revenge of the Sith (find out if Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 will ever happen here). In that series, one of the biggest plotlines that was expanded on featured something known as the Hidden Path...

Ewan McGregor is a leading pop culture icon, thanks to his brilliant performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise. The fans were elated when he returned to his iconic role, years after the Prequel Trilogy, in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series.

The Obi-Wan Kenobi series was set after the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. It followed Ewan McGregor’s surviving Jedi Master, coming out from his hiding to rescue a young Princess Leia, kidnapped by the Galactic Empire. Interestingly, McGregor had a brilliant idea for a second season of the show that never came to fruition.

What did Ewan McGregor say about Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2? Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Disney+ show | Credits: Lucasfilm

Following the mixed reception of the Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars has given out a series of TV shows. Notably, some of them, like The Mandalorian and Andor, have been widely loved by the fans.

The new animated series will see two beloved villains return to the Star Wars universe.

The Star Wars galaxy isn’t made up solely of dashing heroes, terrifying villains, and cute little critters. There’s also a different side, one in which bounty hunters, scum, and villainy thrives by living on the wrong side of the law — no matter who is making that law. That’s the focus of “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld,” which debuts on Disney+ on Sunday, May 4. Watch the series exclusively with a subscription to Disney+.

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In the sixth episode of Andor, "What a Festive Evening," Mon Mothma and her husband, Perrin, bump into a familiar character who now has a new face: Senator Bail Organa.

Bail was played by Jimmy Smits in the Star Wars prequels, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, and later returned in Disney-era projects Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Obi-Wan Kenobi. However, in Andor season 2, Benjamin Bratt (Doctor Strange) takes over as Princess Leia's father.

Entertainment Weekly (via SFFGazette.com) caught up with showrunner Tony Gilroy to discuss his decision to recast the role, and, as expected, it came down to a simple case of logistics.

"We couldn't work it out," he confirmed. "The scheduling didn’t work out. We really tried hard, but he wasn't available and couldn't make it. Bringing back legacy characters is really complicated. It's very expensive. It's very, who's working when.

Ryan Gosling is calling on Anakin Skywalker for assistance. Gosling, who is set to lead “Star Wars” franchise installment “Star Wars: Starfighter,” had dinner with iconic star Hayden Christensen, who famously played the young Darth Vader in the prequel films (he later reprised the role for series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and “Ahsoka.”)

Christensen told Et while at “Star Wars” Celebration in Tokyo that Gosling is an “awesome” actor who would fit into the franchise well. “I don’t think he needs any advice. He’s awesome,” Christensen said. “I got to have dinner with him last night, and I know he’s really excited to now be in the ‘Star Wars’ family, and I’m excited for his film.”

“Star Wars: Starfighter” will be directed by Shawn Levy, and is billed as a standalone film that takes place five years after the events of 2019’s “Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker.

Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka Season 2, teasing his appearance on the Disney+ series.

During the Star Wars Celebration in Japan, the actor confirmed that he would return to the Star Wars universe as the Jedi Knight who turned to the dark side of the Force, becoming the Sith Lord Darth Vader.

“There’s a lot that we could still explore with Vader,” Christensen told ComicBook in an interview. “I think from where we left off, after Episode III, and everything that he has to reconcile after he’s trapped in this new version of himself, there’s just a lot of very rich stories that we could still tell.”

Christensen noted that he loves the character and added, “I’d love to get to continue with it, and so hopefully we’ll get to do more of it.”

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Hayden Christensen will reprise his role of the moody teen padawan turned Sith overlord, Anakin Skywalker, for Season 2 of “Ahsoka.” The news was confirmed by the actor himself late Friday evening during Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo.

During a panel between series star Rosario Dawson, creator Dave Filoni and executive producer Jon Favreau, Christensen emerged from off-stage, joining the trio for the discussion. He waited until the last moments of the panel to announce his return to the “Star Wars” universe (via The Hollywood Reporter).

“There’s not much I can share, but Anakin will be back for season two,” Christensen said.

Christensen debuted as Anakin Skywalker in 2002’s “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones” and its follow-up, “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” in 2005. He later appeared as both Skywalker and Darth Vader in the Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” He was also featured in two episodes of “Ahsoka” Season 1.

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What is the definition of “Star Wars music”? Maybe, to paraphrase Jimmy Carter, you just know it when you hear it.

Most people would answer by pointing to the man who invented and canonized this unique subgenre: John Williams, composer of nine Star Wars films from 1977 to 2019, the original themes for two spinoffs and a district of Disneyland. Williams established an orchestral, operatic musical language, rich with tuneful character themes and draped in classical tradition, a style now so deeply familiar and revered that it is, for many fans, holy scripture.

But as this sprawling galaxy continues to expand, the artists behind every new adventure are questioning what the musical topography should — and can — be.

In the most recent Darwinian leap, a trailer for the second season of Andor was soundtracked with the countrified clang of electric guitar in Steve Earle’s Iraq War protest anthem, “The Revolution Starts Now.

Vivien Lyra Blair took the world by storm when she tackled playing a young Leia Organa in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Now, she's taking her Leia connection a step further: Her own Heroes & Villains line inspired by our favorite Princess. Leia has been a fashion icon since the release of Star Warsback in the 70s with her white dress and space buns. Now, Blair is bringing her own love of clothing to life with her own line, and Collider's Maggie Lovittspoke with Blair about it.

When the two chatted, Blair opened up about the process of creating the line and specifically the pieces that were so tied to Leia from Obi-Wan Kenobi. "Yes, absolutely. I had firsthand experience with all of these costumes. So, specifically the little green coat, which is a part of the collection, was directly modeled after the one I wore in the show, so that was really special,...

From ‘Toy Story’ to ‘Inside Out,’ find out what which Pixar flicks are actually worth watching.

For our new series, Ranked, we’re diving headfirst into the ultimate debates — stacking up your favorite movies, shows, characters, and more to determine the best of the best. And what better way to kick things off than with Pixar?

From the groundbreaking “Toy Story” to the often-overlooked “The Good Dinosaur,” Pixar has delivered some of the most beloved animated films of all time. But let’s be honest — some are absolute masterpieces, while others don’t quite hit the mark. What truly makes a great Pixar movie? Stunning animation? A heart-wrenching story? Unforgettable characters? The debates are endless.

So, we turned to you! We asked for your rankings (huge thanks to everyone who participated), crunched the numbers, and compiled the ultimate list of Pixar movies, from the absolute best to those that could...

It’s now very simple to pull shows and movies out of the Continue Watching row on the Disney+ home screen.

The Continue Watching row is an absolute must-have for any streaming user interface. It allows viewers to jump back into the show or movie they were watching when they last logged off in an instant, helping them to continue their binge-watching session or resume playback on a film quickly. But some Continue Watching rows are more functional than others, and Disney+ just made a big improvement to the feature on its app.

Key Details: Customers can now remove titles from their Continue Watching row on Disney+. There are two ways to remove a show or movie from Continue Watching on the service. The update is available on Web and Apple devices now, with more coming soon. Sign Up Now $9.99+ / month disneyplus.com

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Exclusive: Zach Braff and Esther McGregor are set to lead in the true story Clean Hands based on the life of hero drug cop turned recovery advocate Kevin Simmers and his daughter Brooke.

The project from director-writer Jake Allyn is an exploration of the American drug crisis and “the thin blue line” from the opposing eyes of cop and addict who were also father and daughter. Cameras will roll in April-May with Laray Mayfield currently casting.

In Hagerstown MD, a Baltimore suburb along the infamous “Heroin Highway”, Kevin Simmers led a drug taskforce built on incarceration. That is, until his 19-year-old daughter Brooke began struggling with addiction. Together, they faced a tragic, triumphant, and truly unbelievable two-year battle. Kevin used Brooke has his own confidential informant and faced betrayal by those he trusted most. Eventually, Kevin turned in his badge to create Brooke’s House,...

Andor Season 2 premieres in just a few weeks, and creator Tony Gilroy is a busy man with multiple appearances as promotion ramps up.

During a Star Wars official questions and answers session with fans on YouTube, Gilroy admitted feeling pressure to deliver in Season 2, as he believes Andor has set the bar quite high.

Via ScreenRant, Gilroy said, "Holy crap, we put the bar down here, and we're gonna get crushed if we don't deliver," while discussing possible fan backlash should Season 2 disappoint. Taking it a bit further, Gilroy added, "You see all the other shows, you see other shows where people had trouble sticking the landing, and you're like, 'Oh, my god, we have to,' like, so there's a new pressure."

The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and The Magistrate (Diana Lee Inosanto) in Lucasfilm's The Mandalorian, season two, exclusively on Disney+. © 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™. All Rights Reserved.

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One of the best Star Wars TV series thus far is nearly ready to debut its second (and last) season.

The first season of “Andor” showed viewers a side of the Star Wars galaxy that has mostly gone unseen until now. The series portrayed the Empire as the terrifying and oppressive regime it was always said to be, and examined the Rebellion from a more nuanced perspective than simply good versus evil. Now, “Andor” Season 2 is close to its premiere, and we’ll let you know all the information you need to have ready to hand before it’s released!

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The show will be available to all Disney+ subscribers in the United States.

The introduction of ESPN content on Disney+ was just the beginning. Disney is taking another step forward in making Disney+ a one-stop destination for audiences of all stripes. The company announced on Thursday that it will be launching a new version of the long-running ESPN program “SportsCenter” called “SportsCenter+” on its flagship streaming service next week. The new show will be exclusively available for Disney+ customers, and represents the next step forward for ESPN programming on on-demand streaming.

Key Details: Gary Striewski and Randy Scott will host the weekday editions of “SportsCenter+.” Episodes will be presented live each day, and will stay available for 24 hours. ESPN has teased a customized version of “SportsCenter” will be a feature of its new streamer Flagship. Sign Up Now $9.99+ / month disneyplus.com

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One of 2024’s most popular movies is coming to streaming without much further ado.

Are you still locked in the cold embrace of winter? If so, Disney+ wants to help you warm up by whisking you away to somewhere tropical. To date, “Moana 2” has grossed over $1 billion at the international box office, and has been available to rent or buy digitally since late January. Now, Disney has announced when the hit animated musical will be available to stream on Disney+, and fans won’t have to wait too much longer.

Key Details: “Moana 2” is coming to Disney+ on Wednesday, March 12. The film sees Moana and Maui reunite for another oceanic adventure. Originally intended to be a streaming TV series, “Moana 2” was one of the top-grossing movies of 2024. Sign Up Now $9.99+ / month disneyplus.com

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Dave Filoni and Kevin Feige: these names have been making the rounds in the news cycles ever since it was reported that Kathleen Kennedy will probably be stepping down at the end of 2025 from her position as Lucasfilm’s president.

Kathleen Kennedy || Credit: Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By Sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Her tumultuous reign as Lucasfilm’s head has had fans very disappointed in the Disney era of Star Wars, with shows like The Acolyte, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Book of Boba Fett being the steps that led to her descent from grace in the eyes of fans. There is one name that seems like a logical choice to take over from Kennedy, but remains to be seen how this person could usher in a new regime.

Lucasfilm’s executive team already has a likely candidate Lynwen Brennan || Credit: Lucasfilm

Lynwen Brennan currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Lucasfilm,...

Kumail Nanjiani is returning to stand-up comedy after 10 years with a new special for Hulu.

The hour is Nanjiani’s first comedy special in 12 years, his second after 2013’s “Beta Male.” A release date and title will be revealed at a later date.

ITV America and TheYearOfElan will produce the new special, which is executive produced by Nanjiani, Elan Gale and Bernie Schaeffer.

Nanjiani is a comedian and actor best known for his roles in the HBO comedy series “Silicon Valley” and the romantic comedy film “Big Sick,” which he co-wrote with his wife, Emily V. Gordon, about their relationship. His credits range from blockbuster fare to beloved comedy programs. Nanjiani is an Oscar nominee for the “Big Sick” screenplay and an Emmy nominee for his guest role in an episode of Jordan Peele’s reboot of “The Twilight Zone,” as well as his lead role in the Hulu limited series “Welcome to Chippendales.

The Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries, released on Disney+ in 2022, has been a highly polarizing show for many Star Wars fans. While it was undeniably a major event in the Star Wars universe, especially with Ewan McGregor reprising his iconic role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, it left many fans feeling disappointed and disillusioned with how the franchise evolved under Disney’s stewardship.

Ewan McGregor in Obi-Wan Kenobi | Credit: Lucasfilm/ Disney+

The show had a production budget of $90 million, making it Star Wars‘ least expensive live-action series to date. Despite this, the show’s six-episode format, with a hefty budget for each episode, left many fans disappointed. While the series was expected to deliver high production values and groundbreaking storytelling, it instead leaned heavily on nostalgia, ultimately missing an opportunity to offer something fresh and new to the franchise.

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Hayden Christensen’s return as Anakin Skywalker in Obi-Wan Kenobi was a triumphant moment for Star Wars fans, but a recently resurfaced interview via Reddit reveals that he was ready to reprise the role over a decade earlier. In a 2008 red carpet interview, Christensen admitted that he would have loved to voice Anakin in Star Wars: The Clone Wars — but, surprisingly, he was never approached for the role.

Given Anakin Skywalker’s significance in Star Wars lore, it’s fascinating to learn that Christensen was willing to continue playing the character so soon after Revenge of the Sith. Ultimately, Matt Lanter was cast instead, delivering a fantastic performance that added depth to Anakin’s character throughout The Clone Wars. Still, Christensen’s absence raises an interesting question: Why didn’t George Lucas and Dave Filoni bring him back?

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From Norman Osborn as a mentor to stunning animation… this is Spider-Man like you’ve never seen him before.

It’s time to swing back into action! Disney+ is bringing Peter Parker to life in a whole new way with “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,” premiering Wednesday, Jan. 29. Fans of the classic Spider-Man cartoons will feel right at home, but this time, there’s a fresh twist: Norman Osborn steps in as Peter’s mentor instead of Tony Stark. Throw in some nostalgic nods to the web-slinger’s comic book roots, an all-star voice cast, and appearances by Marvel favorites like Daredevil, and you’ve got a series that’s as much a love letter to Spidey’s past as it is an exciting leap forward. Here’s everything you need to know about “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.”

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Some time ago rumors surfaced that Natalie Portman will reprise her role as Padme in the upcoming ‘Ahsoka’ season 2. It made sense at the time considering that we’ve already seen Hayden Christensen return as Anakin in season 1 and the show clearly has perfectly valid mechanisms for deceased characters to return.

The rumor was ultimately debunked, but it appears that Portman was at one point in time ready to return to the franchise, and even filmed her scenes.

Industry insider Jeff Sneider revealed on John Rocha’s The Hot Mic that Natalie Portman filmed scenes for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ while working on MCU’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder.’ However, the footage featuring her as Padmé did not make it into the final version of the show.

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As of this writing, it's been more than five years since we've had a "Star Wars" movie in theaters, dating back to "The Rise of Skywalker" at the end of 2019 -- though it hasn't been for a lack of trying on Disney and Lucasfilm's part. In the years since Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, many, many "Star Wars" movies have entered development. There are probably several that we'll never hear about. Most of these movies never actually got made.

We're finally getting back to a place where this beloved franchise will return to theaters, with director Jon Favreau's "The Mandalorian and Grogu" set to arrive in 2026. Beyond that, we've got a new movie starring Daisy Ridley's Rey in development, as well as a movie from "Clone Wars" maestro Dave Filoni that will tie together all of the shows in the "Mandalorian" universe.