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Obi-Wan Kenobi has a deep history. Before watching Disney+ series, here's what to know

For anybody familiar with "Star Wars," Obi-Wan Kenobi requires no introduction.

Los Angeles Times

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: A Guide to the New ‘Star Wars’ Series

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” — now that’s a name casual “Star Wars” fans haven’t heard in a long time. The Jedi master gets his own moment in the suns with a new six-part Disney+ series starring Ewan McGregor. It’s set halfway between George Lucas’ two trilogies: 10 years after “Episode III: Revenge…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: A guide to the new ‘Star Wars’ series

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” — now that’s a name casual “Star Wars” fans haven’t heard in a long time

The Independent UK

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Ewan McGregor says Trainspotting character has been 'living in his head' for 20 years

The actor paid tribute to Renton as he was speaking to reporters ahead of the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series release for Disney+. He said that the character was easy to return to.

Edinburgh Live

Trainspotting star Ewan McGregor says one character 'lives inside him' ahead of Star Wars release

The 51-year-old, who played Renton in the cult flick, plays Obi-Wan Kenobi in the new Disney+ Star Wars series.

Daily Record

Does a refusal to recast iconic roles mean more dodgy deepfakes are set for the Star Wars universe?

Lucasfilm say they’ve learned to avoid recasting legendary characters like Han Solo, which could pave the way for yet more CGI resurrections. Kevin E G Perry is rooting for the resistance

The Independent UK

Ewan McGregor ‘channelled Sir Alec Guinness’ when reprising Obi-Wan Kenobi role

The actor reprises his role more than 15 years after he starred in the three Star Wars prequels.

The Independent UK

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Streaming: The Duke and other great heist movies

Roger Michell’s delightful art-theft romp starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren joins robbery classics from The Lavender Hill Mob to Rififi and Widows

The Guardian - UK

Ewan McGregor on Obi-Wan's many haircuts

How does Ewan McGregor really feel about the rat tail?

Salon

The 25 best Oscar-winning movies you should watch before you die

Make sure you tick these award-winning movies off your watch list this Oscar season

Total Film

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