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25 Years Ago, Star Wars Almost Made a Shocking Change to Obi-Wan Kenobi's Origin Story

We all know who Obi-Wan Kenobi is. But at one point, 'The Phantom Menace' was going to hide the character in plain sight.

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Apparently George Lucas originally wanted Liam Neeson to be the 'real' Obi-Wan Kenobi, with Ewan McGregor taking up the name after he died

The Jedi and the Pauper.

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Star Wars: The Obi-Wan Kenobi revelation that would have altered entire franchise

It will change the way you watch the character’s first ever scene

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There was originally a major Obi-Wan twist in The Phantom Menace that would've changed the way we watch Star Wars: A New Hope

A major Obi-Wan twist was scrapped from The Phantom Menace

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Hayden Christensen Just Endorsed a Dark Theory About the Star Wars Prequels

Why did Anakin lose his battle with Obi-Wan? The man who played Skywalker knows.

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Star Wars May Finally Fill in a Major Canon Gap For One Iconic Jedi

Ewan McGregor confirms that Lucasfilm is "exploring" ideas for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Season 2. Will any of those ideas be worthwhile?

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19 Years Ago, Steven Spielberg Helped Create the Best Lightsaber Fight in Star Wars History

Did George Lucas invent a critical moment in 'Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith'? Or did that all come from the mind of Steven Spielberg? Let's unpack who really had the high ground.

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Star Wars' Most Iconic Lightsaber Fight Was Almost Way Darker, Stunt Coordinator Reveals

The 'Revenge of the Sith's coordinator breaks down the film’s big showdown, and the version that never was.

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Star Wars Might Still Reveal a Missing Chunk of Luke Skywalker's Story

Ewan McGregor is ready and waiting for a second season of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and despite the show's struggles, another kick at the can isn't such a bad idea.

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Joel Edgerton Is the "Most Boring" Hero In Star Wars — And One of the Best Actors On The Planet

The star of 'Dark Matter' on Apple TV+ (and 'Bright,' and 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' and 'The Great Gatsby') reveals how he climbed to the top of Hollywood — and what comes next.

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The Most Infamous Star Wars Moment Perfectly Captures George Lucas' Entire Career

One of the worst Star Wars lines Lucas ever wrote is epic in context, and forever memorable outside of it.

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26 Years Later, One Star Wars Villain’s Legacy Is Bigger Than The Movies

Darth Maul blew all our minds in 1998 in the first trailer for 'The Phantom Menace.' But, his legacy and importance to Star Wars is so much bigger than one movie.

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One Underrated Scene Proves 'Attack of the Clones' Could Have Been a Much Better Movie

Star Wars is at its best when it's pulling from other genres, and the worst prequel movie toyed with some fascinating noir influences.

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The Most Notorious Star Wars Meme Represented the Best & Worst of the Prequels

Let's unpack "the high ground" meme and the strange, silly legacy it left for the prequels.

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James Wan's Stephen King movie adds Elijah Wood, Marvel, and Schitt's Creek actors to cast

The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins, has wrapped production

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Obi-Wan And Qui-Gon's Relationship Explored In New Star Wars Book

Explore the deep bond between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn in the upcoming Star Wars novel, The Living Force, offering fans a fresh perspective on famil...

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Airbender's conflicted racial evolution

Netflix's adaptation of the show is cast more authentically, but the storytelling undermines the original's intent

Total Film

From young Obi-Wan to Baylan Skoll, fans share their wish list for season 2 of one of the most underrated Star Wars shows

Star Wars fans have ideas for this under the radar show

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Jennifer Yale Joins Peacock Espionage Thriller Series As Co-Showrunner

Jennifer Yale joins Peacock's new espionage thriller series as co-showrunner with Simu Liu starring in a thrilling tale of hacked senses and loyalty dilemmas.

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Producer Rick McCallum addresses pivotal moment in Star Wars history

Explore the pivotal moment in Star Wars' history - why Obi-Wan spared Anakin - and the impact it had on the saga's overarching narrative.

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Obi-Wan spared Anakin, unknowingly paving way for galactic redemption

Learn the real reason why Obi-Wan Kenobi spared Darth Vader's life on Mustafar in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, ultimately saving the galaxy.

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Ewan McGregor hopes for Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 continuation

Ewan McGregor expresses his desire for an Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 during a panel, sparking hope among Star Wars fans for more of the beloved character's story.

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‘We Still Had To Make Another Two!’: Star Wars’ Ewan McGregor Recalls Struggling With Phantom Menace’s Poor Reviews

Ewan McGregor admits the response to the first Star Wars prequel film was tough to deal with.

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Ahsoka’s Mary Elizabeth Winstead Says Her And Ewan McGregor’s Son Is Already ‘Obsessed’ With A Star Wars Character, And It’s Not Either Of Theirs

Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Ewan McGregor are married and share a two-year-old son who is "obsessed" with Star Wars already.

Total Film

Hayden Christensen would "love" to return as Darth Vader in future Star Wars projects

Hayden Christensen wants to return to the galaxy far, far away

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