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Tales of the Jedi provided us the opportunity to reconnect with many of our favorite characters from The Clone Wars.

While Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano were at the center and heart of the show, many of the fan-favorite characters returned for an episode or two. Here are the actors who returned to voice them:

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Star Wars Rebels – “The Future of the Force” – The rebels learn that the Inquisitors are seeking out Force-sensitive children, and they work together to protect the young ones from the Inquisitors’ pursuit. This episode of “Star Wars Rebels” airs Wednesday, December 2 (9:30 Pm – 10:00 Pm Et/Pt) on Disney Xd. (Disney Xd)Ahsoka, Kanan

Eckstein has been the voice of Ahsoka for every animated project that her character appears in from her introduction in The Clone Wars movie onward. In total, she is credited for the voice of Ahoska in 12 different project including Tales of the Jedi.

In the world of voice acting, there are few modern legends that can compare to Mel Blanc or June Foray. However, Jim Cummings is one of those individuals, in part due to the sheer number of credits to his name. Not only are there stories about Cummings filling in for Jeremy Irons on The Lion King, but he built a long, sustained career creating his own icons. Some of his most iconic voices include Darkwing Duck, Winnie the Pooh, Pete, and Ray from The Princess and the Frog. With The King of Kings, FandomWire had a chance to speak with him about his performance.

Below is a condensed version of the interview, edited for length and clarity. The full interview is available on YouTube here.

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Three films centered on the life of Jesus Christ appeared in the domestic top ten over the weekend, led by the animated feature The King of Kings, which debuted with an estimated $19.3 million across 3,200 theaters. The release from Angel Studios ranks as the top opening ever for an animated faith-based film.

The film features Oscar Isaac as the voice of Jesus and was adapted from Charles Dickens’ The Life of Our Lord. Directed by Seong-ho Jang and co-written with Rob Edwards, The King of Kings follows a young boy who, through bedtime storytelling, imagines himself walking alongside Jesus and witnessing the key events of his life.

The voice cast includes Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate, Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens, Ben Kingsley as Caiaphas, Forest Whitaker as Peter, Mark Hamill as Herod, and Roman Griffith Davis as Walter Dickens. James Arnold Taylor provides additional voice roles,...

James Arnold Taylor will be best known to many of you for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars. The actor has since played the Jedi Master in countless animated series and video games, and in Angel Studios' King of Kings, he lends his voice to Matthew, Thomas, Phillip, and the Young Jesus. 

We recently had the good fortune to sit down with Taylor for a conversation about his work in the animated Biblical epic. Needless to say, we had to ask about whether he'll return as Obi-Wan in a future Star Wars project. 

"[Adopts Obi-Wan's voice] 'Well, the Force is strong with you my friend. I don't know.' You never know how Obi-Wan will appear again," he teases in the video below. "I'm very blessed to be part of a lot of things, from Lego Star Wars where Obi-Wan has popped up recently in things. And you never know,...

Written and directed by Seong-ho Jang, the new faith based animation The King Of Kings draws inspiration from The Life of Our Lord by Charles Dickens. Featuring a star-studded voice cast that includes Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, and Oscar Isaac, the film brings together some of Hollywood’s most celebrated talents to narrate one of the most influential stories of all time.

The film follows a young Charles Dickens as he tells the life story of Jesus Christ to his son, Walter (Grffin Davis). As Dickens weaves his narrative, his words spark Walter’s imagination, taking audiences on a visually stunning and heartfelt journey through the life and teachings of Christ.

We spoke to acclaimed voice actor James Arnold Taylor about his career and about voicing some of the most recognisable characters in Star Wars. James also spoke about...

James Arnold Taylor voiced Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars, and the actor believes there's still one Obi-Wan story left to tell.

Arnold Taylor spoke to ScreenRant, and shared an idea he's "pretty vocal about." He says, "I would really love for them to tell a story in animated form of Duchess Satine and Obi-Wan when they were younger and how they met, because we've talked about it throughout Clone Wars."

The actor said he's expressed his hopes of a series focused on young Satine Kryze and Obi-Wan to Lucasfilm and won't stop until they tell him to. The Clone Wars shed more light on Satine and Obi-Wan's romance during the Mandalore arc. Satine was a well-written and fully fleshed-out character on the show, and Obi-Wan's love for her was a revelation not just for fans but for Kenobi's apprentice, Anakin.

There are even scenes where Anakin teases his Master...

The Direct spoke with the cast and filmmakers behind Angel Studios' upcoming animated film The King of Kings at WonderCon.

The movie follows Charles Dickens as he narrates the story of Jesus Christ to his son, with the animation allowing audiences a unique window into the tale as those stories come alive around Dickens and his son.

The talent we spoke to included Fred Tatasciore (Pharisee Eleazar), James Arnold Taylor (Melchior and multiple others), Jamie Thomason (Casting Director), Seong-Ho “Jay” Jang (Director & Writer), Woo-Hyung Kim (Cinematographer), and Rob Edwards (Co-Screenwriter).

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Star Wars fans have a new collectible to look forward to! Iron Studios has announced a brand-new Obi-Wan Kenobi figure based on his appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

Unlike his live-action version played by Ewan McGregor, this figure is inspired by the animated series, where Obi-Wan was voiced by James Arnold Taylor.

The figure captures Obi-Wan in action, blocking enemy blaster fire with his lightsaber. It is part of Iron Studios’ Art Scale 1/10 collection and is priced at $199.99.

Fans can pre-order it now from IronStudios.com, with shipping expected later this year.

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This collectible is officially licensed and comes with a digital pre-order option. It is recommended for ages 15 and up. Star Wars collectors and Obi-Wan fans won’t want to miss out on this exciting new piece!

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One of the most popular Jedi in the Star Wars universe just got a new collectible from one of his most underrated projects. Iron Studios has announced a new Obi-Wan Kenobi figure on its official Instagram, but not one based on his recent appearance in the live-action Disney+ series. This new collectible is inspired by Kenobi’s role in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the animated Disney+ show that premiered in 2008 and concluded in 2020. This version of the character is portrayed by legendary voice actor James Arnold Taylor instead of Ewan McGregor. The new Obi-Wan Kenobi figure features the righteous Jedi striking a pose as he defends himself from blaster fire. It retails for $199.99 and is now available for pre-order from IronStudios.com and is expected to ship out later this year.

Iron Studios has given new figures to all manner of characters from different franchises so far this year.

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is an animated superhero action-adventure and teen comedy-drama series created by Jeff Trammell. Based on Marvel Comics, the Disney+ series is set in an alternate universe, and it follows Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, as he begins working for Norman Osborn, who later becomes his mentor instead of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man. Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’s voice cast includes Hudson Thames, Kari Wahlgren, Grace Song, Eugene Byrd, Zeno Robinson, and Colman Domingo. So, if you loved the interesting stories, impressive animation, and complex characters in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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It's official, Jeremy Allen White is joining the Star Wars galaxy far, far away. White is playing the nearly-forgotten character Rotta the Hutt, who made his debut in the poorly-received 2008 animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars. With this high-profile casting, it's beginning to feel like Lucasfilm is trying to make this seemingly minor character’s inclusion in The Mandalorian & Grogu seem like a big deal. The decision to cast a top-tier actor in a role that appears to be entirely outside their comfort zone reflects Matt Reeves’ decision to cast Colin Farrell as The Penguin in 2022’s The Batman. Shortly after that film’s release, it was announced that Farrell would be donning the transformative make-up again...

Hasbro has revealed new figures from their Black Series based on Star Wars, and they will be inspired by the best moments seen in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television series. The Gift the Galaxy campaign continues with the holidays looming in the distance. The new figures are based on Obi-Wan Kenobi (James Arnold Taylor) and a Clone Trooper from the 212th Battalion. For devoted fans of the franchise, it would be easy to recognize the 212th Battalion as the clone troopers Obi-Wan was in charge of during the events of the animated show.

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Australian children's show Bluey has taken the world by storm, as its heartfelt messages about both childhood and parenthood appeal to people of all ages. The show provides life lessons in creative ways without talking down to its audience. Plus, at only seven minutes long per episode, parents dont have to feel bad about how much screen time their children might be getting.

Bluey is certainly an anomaly in the television zeitgeist. However, there are many shows that appeal to children and adults alike with equally interesting messages. These shows are well-loved for different reasons, with some retaining a loyal fanbase into adulthood and others finding mass appeal right at their initial release. Yet, they all make an impact on the families who watch them together.

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The Scooby-Doo franchise marked its 55th anniversary this September, and it's genuinely hard to keep track with all the different TV series, specials, and movies (both theatrical and mostly direct-to-video or for TV). Despite all of that and more than half a century of media, only two actors have canonically played Shaggy, the delightfully raspy Bff of the titlular Great Dane. First came the legendary DJ Casey Kasem, who voiced the character for something like 372 episodes of television and 14 made-for-tv movies. Then there was Matthew Lillard, who first joined the franchise in the form of star-studded live-action movies before becoming the voice actor behind Shaggy for approximately 27 direct-to-video movies, eight TV specials, and 156 TV episodes. There is technically one more Shaggy out there...

The adult animated series Velma takes the intellectual property of Scooby-Doo and completely reworks it in ways that fans of the franchise have absolutely hated. Fortunately,...

Star Wars Rebels launched an exciting new chapter in the Star Wars saga, pushing forward the franchise's animated storytelling. Starting five years before Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Rebels told the story of the Spectres, a small group of rebels who would go on to become part of the larger Rebel Alliance. Taking place so close to the original Star Wars trilogy, the series was able to revisit several familiar characters from the early movies, as well as continuing the stories of several characters last seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Additionally, Rebels brought plenty of new faces -- with new voices -- into the galaxy far, far away.

At the heart of Rebels was a family of new heroes, voiced by newcomers to the Star Wars galaxy. Jedi survivor Kanan Jarrus was voiced by Freddie Prinze Jr., previously known for his work in the live-action Scooby Doo movies.

Obi-Wan had his hands full with Anakin as his apprentice, and this hilarious Star Wars: The Clone Wars art shows just how chaotic things get when Anakin is paired with the equally stubborn and reckless Ahsoka Tano. Ahsoka was assigned to be Anakins Padawan, and though the two often ruffled each others feathers, it soon becomes obvious that theyre a perfect match. Over the course of the Clone Wars, Anakin and Ahsoka become a dynamic duo, learning from each other both on and off the battlefield.

Artist emilykreates posted the funny scene to Instagram.

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Anakin and Ahsoka share a single poncho adorned with the words get along poncho. Neither one looks amused, and Anakins speech bubble reads, Obi-Wan, this is ridiculous! On the last slide of the post is a screen cap from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith,...

Obi-Wan Kenobi's enduring legacy in Star Wars includes movies, TV shows, novels, and comics featuring the iconic Jedi Knight. From his early life mysteries to his battles with Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan's timeline reveals a rich and complex journey in the franchise. Becoming a Jedi Knight, training Anakin, and his fateful duel with Darth Vader all contribute to Obi-Wan's lasting impact in the Star Wars universe.

Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of Star Wars' greatest characters, as evidenced by his extensive timeline of movies, TV shows, novels, and comic books. Since appearing in the first Star Wars movie in release order, Obi-Wan has been a staple of the franchise. Upcoming Star Wars movies are unlikely to include Kenobi directly, but there is no denying that his legacy as a Jedi Knight will endure in stories like Rey's New Jedi Order.

Upcoming Star Wars TV shows could even continue this legacy should Luke Skywalker,...

Lucasfilm Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Dave Filoni, reveals that the original concept behind Ahsoka Tano was "quite serious." Filoni credits George Lucas for critical changes to Anakin Skywalker's young Padawan, which helped Ahsoka become one of Star Wars' most beloved characters. Actress Jaime King feels a strong familial bond with Dave Filoni and George Lucas due to their collaboration on The Clone Wars.

Snips was never going to be dark-side dark, but Lucasfilms Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Dave Filoni, did reveal that our original version" of Ahsoka Tano "was quite serious. Filoni helped dream up the beloved character, who first appeared in the animated feature film Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008). And Filoni spoke in detail about his initial concept for Anakin Skywalkers Padawan and how Star Wars creator George Lucas helped shape the beloved Jedi during his appearance on the 3rd & Fairfax:...

At FanExpo in Boston, Collider's Maggie Lovitt had the chance to sit down for a panel with James Arnold Taylor, the legendary voice actor behind Obi-Wan Kenobi along with the rest of the main cast of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. During their conversation, Taylor shared an amusing and surprising story about fooling George Lucas, Mr. Star Wars himself, during the production of one of the show's most memorable episodes, "Deception", where Obi-Wan goes undercover as the bounty hunter Rako Hardeen.

Baker's incredible ability to voice unique clones in Star Wars animation has earned him a dedicated fan following. Beyond the clones, Baker has voiced a variety of characters in the Star Wars universe, showcasing his versatility as a voice actor. With upcoming roles in projects like Star Wars Outlaws, Baker continues to make his mark on the expanding Star Wars galaxy with his distinctive voice work.

Dee Bradley Baker is a beloved member of the Star Wars galaxy who's been able to bring so many fan-favorite characters to life. Baker is best known for voicing all the clone troopers in Star Wars animation, and because of the number of clones that were featured, Baker appeared in nearly every episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Bakers notoriety for voicing a wide array of clones, and still managing to make all of them sound just a bit different from one another,...

TV shows make for one of the best pastimes in modern entertainment. Some series, like sitcoms and procedurals, invite audiences to stay invested in a series for over a decade, others opt for shorter strategies, such as anthology shows or limited stories. For some series, there is a consensus among fans and critics alike that a notable decline in quality has set in, often occurring around a show's sixth or seventh season. Where some series experience a consistent decline, others do make sure to leave audiences with a positive, rewarding conclusion.

While some series maintain an impressive level of quality throughout, others taper out towards the end, with some rebounding in their final episodes. This can happen for a number of reasons, ranging from losing a star who shows up in the finale to delivering some much-desired closure for the viewers. Finding the right ending for a series can be a difficult task,...

Tech's blunt and dry humor shines in Clone Force 99, making him the funniest member with iconic quotes. Tech's intellect and honesty are balanced with comedic moments, like his hilarious replies in crucial situations. Tech's unique personality and lack of social awareness lead to plenty of funny moments and interactions in Star Wars.

The dynamic of Clone Force 99 in Star Wars is just as comedic as it is beloved, but there's no doubt Tech is the funniest of them all. The Bad Batch shares a bond unlike any other clone squad, mostly due to all of them having unique genetic mutations that cause others to see them as defective. This makes them all, including Omega, act like true siblings, which inevitably leads to plenty of moments full of bickering, teasing, and flat-out hilarious joking - though no sense of humor hits quite like Tech's.

In both Star Wars: The Clone Wars...

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire will bring the tale of Morgan Elsbeth full circle.

Per Collider, Diana Lee Inosanto spoke at Calgary Expo 2024 about getting the chance to voice her Ahsoka villain in Disney's upcoming anthology series and pull back the curtain on the Imperial Magistrate's tragic origin. During the interview, she acknowledged the "unique" manner in which Elsbeth's past was revealed, being "a new character that started off in live-action, so, in many ways, I felt that this character might have been still evolving. Things were kind of spoon-fed." She also praised showrunner Dave Filoni for the ideas he brought to Elsbeth's story and connecting them to other Star Wars media, noting, "his fingerprint is all over this. To go into Morgan Elsbeth's backstory, you're going to see more of the history that he would have wanted the world to know. It will make sense when it...

Huyang, the ancient lightsaber architect, might make a comeback in the upcoming Star Wars movie Dawn of the Jedi. He played a crucial role in instructing Jedi younglings in constructing their lightsabers, including teaching Grand Master Yoda. Huyang's ship, the Crucible, is as old as he is and could potentially appear in James Mangold's Jedi Origin Movie.

The droid Huyang is one of Star Wars’ oldest aspects of the Jedi Order, and he might just be set to make another appearance… along with one important counterpart. The Star Wars timeline indicates that Huyang was created over 25,000 years ago as a lightsaber architect. The upcoming Star Wars movie Dawn of the Jedi will be covering the earliest days of the Jedi, making it the perfect time to bring Huyang and his ship back to the screen.

Though the details of his origin remain mysterious, Huyang was integral to the Jedi...

Following her scene-stealing performances in Barbie and Ahsoka, Ariana Greenblatt is ready to leave her mark on another major franchise. The actor will be seen next in Lionsgate's big-screen adaptation of the Borderlands video game series.

Greenblatt will portray chaotic teenage explosives expert Tiny Tina in the upcoming Borderlands adaptation. While speaking with IGN at CinemaCon 2024 (via GameFragger.com), the actor revealed that her performance as Tiny Tina was "heavily inspired by Margot [Robbie]'s Harley Quinn" from the DC Extended Universe movies Suicide Squad, Birds of Prey, and The Suicide Squad. "I read the sides and immediately thought of (Robbie’s Harley) and that's one of the first things I told her actually for the process of getting Barbie," explained Greenblatt. "I watched how she prepared and she read the comic books and she did so much work to build Harley and watching her helped me build Tina."

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The iconic Obi-Wan vs. Darth Maul duel in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace remains one of the best lightsaber fights in Star Wars history. Darth Maul's character was revived thanks to Star Wars: The Clone Wars recognizing his potential. The evolving rivalry between Obi-Wan and Maul through six duels creates iconic moments across the Star Wars franchise.

Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Maul are two of the most iconic characters in Star Wars, and each of their duels are some of the best moments in the franchise. First introduced in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Maul quickly became a fan-favorite villain for his memorable design, intimidating presence, and superb skill with a lightsaber, making him the ultimate rival for Obi-Wan. However, Obi-Wan cutting Maul in half at the end of the movie seemed to have ended his story just as it began.

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I think /Film's Jacob Hall put it best in our list of the greatest "Star Wars" movie moments when he described George Lucas' prequel trilogy as "a collection of brilliant ideas, filmed in the most baffling, alien way possible." That extends to Anakin Skywalker's journey from a wide-eyed wunderkind enslaved on Tatooine with his mother to a genocidal tyrant who murders kids and owes fealty to a cackling dictator over the course of three movies. As conceptually logical and narratively sound as the rise of Darth Vader is on paper, it's perplexing enough in motion to merit me writing an article explaining Anakin's fall to the dark side for all those folks who watched the films and yet still came away scratching their heads.

In contrast, you get a far more satisfying depiction of Anakin and his transformation in "The Clone Wars," the animated show following Anakin (Matt Lanter...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars often gets praise for its expansion of characters from the prequel era, and the show has no shortage of great villains. However, the animated series has also undermined others, and there is no better example of this than General Grievous (Matthew Wood) in his role as the terrorizing force of the Confederacy. The original incarnation of the character from the micro-series in the early 2000s was a horrifying force of nature capable of threatening even the greatest Jedi of the era. With The Clone War's focus on less powerful characters, like Ashoka (Ashley Eckstein), leaving Grievous underpowered might have been forgivable if his personality had remained intact. Turning the character into a cowardly schemer was not only redundant when Dooku (Corey Burton) served that same purpose but also neutered him as a potential threat. Ironically, the new series both adheres to the films's continuity and undermines them,...

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Cad Bane played a vital role in Project Necromancer for Palpatine's resurrection plans. Bane collected high m-count Force-sensitive children for the Empire's secret efforts. With a clear lack of morality and willingness to kidnap countless children, Bane proved himself as a trusted professional to the Empire. He likely would have been a candidate to kidnap Rey for Palpatine had Bane been alive.

Star Wars confirms that a popular Clone Wars villain played a crucial role in Palpatine's resurrection plans. As seen in The Bad Batch season 3, the dawn of Project Necromancer is being revealed. This includes the collection of various subjects with high midi-chlorian counts who are being studied in the hopes of finding a viable blood sample for clone host bodies. To that end, the infamous bounty hunter Cad Bane has been revealed as a key...

Star Wars voice actor James Arnold Taylor has revealed that he wants Lucasfilm to make a Plo Koon and young Ahsoka Tano animated series for Disney+.

While speaking at the Clone Wars 15th anniversary panel at Florida Supercon, via Popverse, Taylor was asked about whether or not the Jedi Plo Koon, one of the many characters he voiced on the show, will make another appearance anytime soon. Taylor said the following: "I would be really thrilled if we were able to extend what they did in the last series with Ahsoka and Plo,” before adding, "I’d love a whole mini-series of when she was little, and him training her as a Jedi."

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A voice actor from Star Wars: The Clone Wars pitches a spin-off focusing on Ahsoka Tano, potentially retconning Order 66. The idea involves Ahsoka's Jedi training with Plo Koon, but may clash with established Star Wars canon and emotional moments if the latter is revived after Order 66. George Lucas opposed the survival of Plo Koon after Order 66, making it unlikely for the character to see a revival.

A voice actor from Star Wars: The Clone Wars has pitched their idea for a spin-off show centered on Ahsoka Tano, though it would require a massive change to Order 66 in Star Wars canon. As is known by the timeline of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, much of the show takes place in the prequel era before Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. This offered a lot of stories to be told in The Clone Wars' chronological order, as well...

Star Wars began as a single movie, which creator George Lucas winnowed down from a much larger storyline. Everyone thought it would bomb. Lucas simply hoped it would turn a profit. Instead, it became the biggest movie of all time. The unprecedented success of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope allowed the full story to flourish, though it took over 40 years for the nine-part Skywalker Saga to reach screens.

Along the way, it grew into more than just a film cycle, with TV series, animation, novels, comic books, and ancillary products of every imaginable kind added to the list. It's even included a few movies outside the Skywalker Saga, with more in various stages of development. 12 films in total have been seen inside of theaters. They're listed below from worst to best, though all of them have qualities worth watching.

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Filler episodes in TV shows serve various purposes, including character development, exploring new settings, and introducing important details for future storylines. Shows like Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Once Upon a Time, and Lost effectively use filler episodes to enhance the overall story and build the lore of the franchise. Filler episodes can provide a much-needed break from the main plot, offering lighter and fun moments for the audience, while still contributing to character development.

TV shows that are founded upon countless great filler episodes prove the case for short-term plots making a comeback. Filler episodes are generally referred to with disdain, as the downtime of a TV show where nothing of consequence happens. The audience endures them, patiently waiting for the writers to get back to the main plot. However, these episodes are nonetheless vital to the story.

Filler episodes most commonly contribute to the overall story by focusing...

Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of Star Wars' wittiest and most hilarious characters, leaving many incredible moments to highlight. Many of Obi-Wan's best quips come whenever his Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, is involved, due to the nature of their brotherhood. Obi-Wan's wit presumably comes from being both a sassy Padawan and a cranky old Jedi Master, both of which make for a comedic mixture.

Obi-Wan Kenobi frequently had a witty comeback or snarky remark throughout his appearances in Star Wars' original and prequel trilogies, but 20 quotes in particular stand out as his funniest. As Anakin Skywalker's Jedi Master throughout the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Obi-Wan had ample opportunity for sarcastic banter, and while Anakin was no doubt one of the most powerful Jedi in Star Wars history, he was often on the losing end of Obi-Wan's sharp tongue. Older age didn't seem to detract from this skill set, either, as his...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars gave obscure and unpopular characters, like Jar Jar Binks, the chance to shine and play a key role in the war. In one episode, Jar Jar Binks successfully posed as Boss Lyonie and trapped General Grievous in a Gungan trap, humiliating the villain. Despite his reputation as clumsy, Jar Jar Binks showed unexpected competence throughout the series, contributing to the ongoing "Darth Jar Jar" fan theory.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars documented the period between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith in which the Republic was at war with the Separatists. The animated series gave just about every character from the prequel era a moment in the sun, and nowhere was this more true than Jar Jar Binks. In one episode, the clumsy Gungan senator did the impossible: capture General Grievous.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars offered a deep look at everything...

Since 1977, the Star Wars universe has delivered viewers one of the greatest, largest casts of characters in the history of fiction. With a canon that spans almost a century and an extended universe that covers millennia, future projects have practically infinite ground to cover. However, series like Andor have shown that A-list characters don't have to be the lead in these projects, and some of the universe's best characters are their most obscure.

Star Wars focuses on characters who range from powerful Jedi knights and Sith lords to space-faring pirates, smugglers and everything in between. The universe can cover a variety of ground, ranging from political thrillers to action, and can attract a large fan base with new projects. Placing more faith in obscure characters could enrich the value of Star Wars as a franchise, while also gaining some distance to explore worlds away from the Skywalker saga.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars has earned a reputation as one of the greatest projects in the history of George Lucas' iconic franchise. The series and its movie tell the story of the Jedi's leadership of the clone army as they fight for the Republic against the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Up against villains like Count Dooku and General Grievous, the valiant heroes of the Republic proved themselves core parts of Star Wars history.

The Clone Wars was a great series, but it's no secret among the fandom that it had a tendency to delve too deep into filler territory. With seven seasons and 133 episodes, it shouldn't be any surprise that some Clone Wars episodes felt inconsequential or needlessly long. These episodes are loved by some fans, but they don't have the same entertainment value or significance to lore as others.

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In the 40-plus years that Lucasfilm's Star Wars franchise has permeated pop culture, it's been understandably associated with a "theatrical event" status, but there's great potential for the mainline stories to venture into TV. Admittedly, certain Disney+ shows like The Book of Boba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi were somewhat underwhelming when using both the brand and the medium to their fullest.

Even so, should Disney and Lucasfilm become more ambitious regarding TV production, a flagship Star Wars series would be a juggernaut in the industry. Between exploring fresh eras in this universe's history to finally breaking from the shadow of the Skywalkers, there are several pros to having the next Star Wars saga on the small screen.

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Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.

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The Clone Wars animated series provides a deeper understanding of the galaxy's political conflict and Anakin Skywalker's descent into darkness. Anakin and Obi-Wan's brother-like bond is heartwarming, making their tragic duel at the end of Revenge of the Sith all the more impactful. The Clone Wars is essential Star Wars viewing as it fills in the gaps between the prequel movies, explores vital character relationships, and has influenced other projects in the franchise.

New art inspired by Star Wars: The Clone Wars depicts Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi as brothers in arms. The animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars chronicles the events between Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, providing a deeper understanding of the Separatist vs. Republic conflict, Palpatine’s manipulative plans, and Anakin Skywalker’s slow descent into darkness. Throughout dozens of battles and dangerous missions,...

The horror genre has had a place in television for decades, with some of the most highly acclaimed series in history exploring ideas of serial killers, monsters and other forms of terror. However, some of the best ventures into scary stories don't come from horror series at all, but incorporate elements of the genre into their story. This can make for a fun detour from the established tone of a series.

Some episodes prove a show doesn't have to go full horror to terrify its viewers, and can walk a line between genres like sci-fi, fantasy and crime with horror. These can lead to some unique stories that disturb and scare audiences, with some being seen as off-brand or bold directions for their series. Placing characters not associated with horror in scary situations is a great way of renewing interest in a series, as well as hooking new viewers.

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Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars microseries was the first-ever glimpse into the Clone Wars era, featuring iconic characters like General Grievous and Asajj Ventress. Despite being replaced by Dave Filoni's CGI series, parts of the microseries, such as battles and voice actors, were canonized in The Clone Wars. The microseries can still fit into canon as an in-universe propaganda show commissioned by Palpatine to sway public opinion in favor of the Republic.

Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars microseries from 2003 is easily one of the innovative and visually unique projects in the franchise. Nevertheless, Dave Filoni’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars ultimately ended up building upon and replacing Tartakovsky’s vivid vision for what occurred between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. There are plenty of discrepancies between the two shows that can’t be reconciled. But despite the Clone Wars microseries being relegated to Star Wars Legends,...

The animated film Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! brings together DC's universe and the Scooby Gang in a thrilling quest to find the missing Justice League. Krypto the Superdog joins forces with the Scooby Gang to restore order and protect Metropolis from evil forces and a cryptic phantom. The film pays homage to the enduring legacy of the characters with bonus Scooby-Doo episodes featuring guest appearances by the Flash, offering deeper insight into the universe of the characters.

A snippet from the much-anticipated animated escapade, Scooby-Doo! And Krypto,Too! has been unveiled, showing the Scooby Gang in the thick of an intriguing quest for the vanished Justice League. An air of exhilaration intertwined with mystery envelops the atmosphere as the delightful union of DC’s universe and the Scooby-Doo gang emerges on screen. The riveting storyline reveals a Metropolis in turmoil, with its iconic Justice League gone missing and vicious villains running rampant.

Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! combines the worlds of DC and Scooby-Doo for an exciting new mystery, with the Scooby Gang and Krypto teaming up to find the missing Justice League and save Metropolis. The Hall of Justice is taken over by a mysterious phantom with red eyes, adding to the biggest mystery the Scooby Gang has ever faced. They must unmask the phantom and stop the villains before they destroy the world. This animated adventure brings together the comedy and heart of both the Justice League and Scooby-Doo, with bonus Scooby-Doo episodes and a guest appearance by The Flash. Available on Digital and DVD on September 26.

Screen Rant is thrilled to share an exclusive clip from the new animated adventure Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! The animated movie brings the worlds of DC and Scooby-Doo together for an all-new mystery as the Scooby Gang is called in for help when the Justice League goes missing.

Days ahead of the digital and DVD release of the animated crossover movie Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!, Cbr can exclusively debut an all-new clip.

In the film, Superman and the other members of DC's Justice League have mysteriously vanished, and a terrifying phantom has taken over The Hall of Justice. It's going to take the world's greatest mystery-solvers to find out what's happened to the superhero group, leading to Scooby and his Mystery Inc. pals stepping in to save the day. Of course, they're going to need a little bit of help, which they'll have with Krypto the Superdog -- Superman's best friend who'd been left behind while the Justice League disappeared. Cbr's exclusive clip, seen below, reveals the Scooby and the gang meeting Krypto.

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Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! brings back longtime franchise stars, including Frank Welker as Fred Jones and Scooby-Doo; Matthew Lillard...

The Spectacular Spider-Man should continue by following in the footsteps of Young Justice. Young Justice was able to continue the series due to fan demand, and there's plenty of that for The Spectacular Spider-Man. By utilizing Young Justice's time jump tactic, The Spectacular Spider-Man can stay relevant to its original audience.

When The Spectacular Spider-Man began airing on TV, Marvel fans were unprepared for what it would offer. The series was destined for success due to its fascinating storylines, expansive universe, and comic-accurate characters. Unfortunately, the series, after only two seasons that ran from 2008 to 2009, left viewers disappointed when it got canceled.

Last year, Netflix reintroduced The Spectacular Spider-Man onto its platform. Since then, the show has found a new audience and is still praised for its stories and classic lessons taught to Peter Parker (Josh Keaton) as he navigates high school while being a superhero. His two best friends,...

On Monday, September 25, 2023, at 7:45 Am, Cartoon Network will introduce “Batwheels” to its viewers. In this animated series, young audiences will follow the adventures of Bam, Redbird, Bibi, Batwing, and Buff. These dynamic characters are vehicles with personalities, and they team up with Batman, Robin, and Batgirl to protect Gotham City.

The show is designed to provide valuable lessons about teamwork, friendship, and more while engaging in action-packed escapades. Each episode of “Batwheels” promises exciting hijinks and lessons that are easy for kids to understand.

With the iconic Batman characters by their side, Bam and the other Batwheels embark on thrilling missions to defend Gotham City. The series aims to captivate young viewers with fun and valuable stories.

Make sure to tune in on September 25, 2023, at 7:45 Am on Cartoon Network to join Bam, Redbird, Bibi, Batwing, and Buff in their exciting adventures and learn important lessons along the way in “Batwheels.

Get ready for the upcoming episode of “Batwheels,” which is Season 1, Episode 32, titled “To the Batmobile!” This episode is set to air on Cartoon Network at 7:45 Am on Friday, September 15, 2023.

In this episode, a mysterious event unfolds as the Batwheels, the trusty vehicles of the Bat-family, suddenly disappear. Bam, one of the Batwheels, finds himself in a challenging situation and seeks assistance. To save his friends and resolve this mystery, Bam enlists the help of A.D.A.M, the original Batmobile.

“Batwheels” is a show that brings the world of Batman to life from the perspective of the iconic Bat-vehicles. In this particular episode, viewers can anticipate an exciting and adventurous storyline as Bam and A.D.A.M work together to unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of the Batwheels.

Release Date & Time: 7:45 Am Friday 15 September 2023 on Cartoon Network

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All hail Ahsoka! The young Jedi (voiced by Ashley Eckstein) first appeared in "The Clone Wars" to mixed reactions from "Star Wars" fans. Since then, however, she has grown into a popular character in George Lucas' sprawling franchise, so much so that she's received her own Disney+ TV series starring Rosario Dawson in the role. Her close relationship with Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi ensures she is never too far from essential moments seen on "The Clone Wars" and other TV shows like "Star Wars Rebels," "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," and "Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures."

With so many appearances in animation, it's tough to pin down Ahsoka's best scenes. Whether it be a killer lightsaber duel or a brilliant bit of heroism, there's no shortage of incredible sequences. However, after sifting through the 100-plus episodes of "The Clone Wars," "Rebels," and others, I've landed on a list of...

It's almost difficult to remember now, but one of the most iconic characters in all of "Star Wars" didn't necessarily start out that way. Voiced by Ashley Eckstein, Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano made her first appearance amid the decidedly mixed reception of 2008's "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" animated film. Undeterred by this setback (because when has that ever stopped this franchise before?), Dave Filoni and George Lucas forged ahead with the spin-off series that finally convinced fans to come around and accept Ahsoka as an exciting new addition to the canon. In many ways, her own journey parallels the rehabilitation of Anakin Skywalker himself -- both in-universe, as Darth Vader ultimately restored balance to the Force with his sacrifice, and among fans who've done a complete 180-degree turn on Hayden Christensen's portrayal of the fallen Jedi Knight (helped in large part by voice actor Matt Lanter's performance...

Seven seasons of The Clone Wars certainly enriched and expanded the Star Wars canon. Due to time constraints, subplots and side characters that were presented in the Star Wars films were not able to be fleshed out, but they were instead developed and refined in The Clone Wars series. A lot of the time, The Clone Wars expanded the length of a story over three to four episodes, these lengthy stories are known as arcs, and they are used to achieve greater depth and build more climactic tension. In The Clone Wars Season 3, we learn of the strange and fascinating truth behind the Chosen One prophecy that is tied to Anakin Skywalker’s (Matt Lanter) fate in what is known as the Mortis Arc. By Season 5, not only do we get to see the arc of a rejuvenated Darth Maul (Sam Witwer), fueled by anger and a lust for revenge,...