Obi-Wan Kenobi

New Doctor Who Set Pictures Confirm the Return of Some Iconic Foes

Scarlett Johansson says Black Widow is truly gone in the post-Endgame Marvel world. Jason Momoa teases a somehow bigger Aquaman 2. Joel Edgerton would be up to return to the Lars Homestead for the Obi-Wan show. Plus, new Frozen II pictures, new footage from Terminator: Dark Fate, and a look at Mr. Terrific’s Arrow return.…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 23

New Black Widow Set Pictures Tease the Return of Another Familiar Face

Chris Terrio discusses the key questions at the core of The Rise of Skywalker. James Cameron gets wet in a new behind-the-scenes tease from the Avatar sequels. Harbinger is coming to Crisis on Infinite Earths. Plus, what’s to come on Batwoman and Riverdale, and some wild speculation about the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ show. Spoilers away!…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 3

Director Deborah Chow and Writer Hossein Amini Join Obi-Wan Kenobi Series for Disney+

A month after that much-anticipated announcement that Ewan McGregor would be reprising his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi—not in a film, but in a series for streamer Disney+—the project has a director, and the studio didn’t have to look far to find her: it’s Deborah Chow, whose credits include The Mandalorian. The Hollywood Reporter’s scoop says…

io9 Cheryl Eddy Sep 27

The Clone Wars Returns February 2020, and All the Other Star Wars News Just Revealed at D23

As if they weren’t content with letting Marvel hog all the news drops, Kathleen Kennedy took to the stage at D23 in Anaheim, California tonight to lift the lid on Star Wars’ presence on the Disney streaming service, Disney+—with new stories on the way across three, newly renamed eras of the galaxy far, far away.…

Movies James Whitbrook Aug 23

Hello There: The Obi-Wan Kenobi Show Is Officially Happening

Last week we heard murmurs that, after what has been years of umming and aahing, Ewan McGregor had finally signed a deal to return to the Star Wars galaxy as the legendary Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Now, Disney’s just made it official. Announced by the company today during its ongoing D23 Expo in Anaheim, California,…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 23

Apropos of Nothing at All, Here’s Some Pictures of a Sweet New Ewan McGregor Obi-Wan Kenobi Figure

Not like anyone’s talking about Ewan McGregor and Obi-Wan Kenobi all of a sudden. Right? If you follow me on social media—or hell, read this very website—you’re probably aware that I like toys. Whether it’s Lego, Funko Pops, fancy high-end dolls, or more traditional action figure fare, you name it, I like it. Much to…

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook Aug 16

Everything We’re Excited for at This Year’s Disney Mega Convention, the D23 Expo

In the last few years, one thing has become abundantly clear in the world of entertainment. That world belongs to Disney and we’re just living in it. That becomes even more prevalent next weekend when the D23 Expo returns to Anaheim, California. Could it bring a certain Jedi Master with it? The D23 Expo, named…

Movies Germain Lussier Aug 16

Report: Ewan McGregor Will Return as Obi-Wan Kenobi in His Own Disney+ Series

After years of rumors about a potential return—in movie form—it seems like Ewan McGregor will once again don his Jedi robes. But not for the big screen; instead, he’s allegedly coming to Disney’s ever growing streaming service. Earlier today, Cinelinx reported that McGregor had signed a deal with Lucasfilm to reprise his role as Obi-Wan…

io9 James Whitbrook Aug 15

The Best Things The Phantom Menace Brought to Star Wars

Say what you will about The Phantom Menace, but it’s crucial to what makes Star Wars great. Sure, it introduced lots of not-so-popular characters and concepts, but it balanced that out with even more things that, in the 20 years since its release, have aged quite gracefully. Things that improved and expanded the franchise drastically.…

Movies Germain Lussier May 20

Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Death Star Duel Gets a Dramatic Fan Re-Imagining

By the time Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi were reunited aboard the Death Star, both men had changed. Physically, mentally, time and the occasional dunk in a Mustafarian lava lake had rendered the two mystical warriors old, battered men, and their battle reflected it. This fan film re-interpretation imagines how it could have been, in…

Movies James Whitbrook May 8

The Final Season of Jessica Jones Could Bring Back a Major Villain, One Last Time

Syfy is developing a truly insane take on The Banana Splits. Dune’s impressive cast continues to expand. Could another Star Wars show be headed to Disney+? Batwoman finds Kate Kane’s dad. Plus, new Captain Marvel footage, and what’s to come on Star Trek: Discovery. To me, my Spoilers! The Banana Splits TV Line reports Syfy…

Television James Whitbrook Feb 20

Star Wars, Spider-Man, and Game of Thrones Collide in the Best Toys of the Week

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s round up of the best toys we’ve seen all week. This time round, a very cool take on the comic book Iron Spider suit, Obi-Wan Kenobi reaches out into the Star Wars figuarts line, Darth Vader’s sinister castle gets a slightly less sinister Lego set, and more. Check it…

Toys & Collectibles Andrew Liszewski Oct 5

A Brief History of the Times Ewan McGregor Said an Obi-Wan Movie Isn’t Happening (But He’d Be Happy to Do It)

For a movie that never actually got officially announced, it feels like we’ve been hearing about the prospect of a Star Wars spinoff film starring Ewan McGregor as the galaxy’s favorite Jedi-in-Exile, Obi-Wan Kenobi, forever. That’s mainly thanks to all the times people have peppered McGregor with questions about his return to the galaxy far,…

Movies James Whitbrook Aug 14

Why Are We So Fascinated by Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Life on Tatooine?

Somehow, an old wizard stuck for years in a lonesome hut on a forgotten desert world might be the most fascinating character in the Star Wars franchise. At least, you’d be forgiven for thinking so, given the books, comics, and TV shows dedicated to examining Obi-Wan’s lengthy time on Tatooine (and even now a potential…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 26

More Intriguing Additions to the Cast of Spider-Man: Far From Home

The first Game of Thrones spinoff is set to start filming sooner than you’d think. New set pictures offer an early look at Chris Hemsworth in action for Men in Black. Casting calls reveal a very lengthy list of potential kombatants in the Mortal Kombat movie. Plus, new pictures from Cloak and Dagger, and what’s…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 10

A Handy Guide to All the Star Wars Projects That Are Potentially in the Works Right Now

As you might be surprised to hear, there’s a bit of Star Wars drama going on right now (this franchise? Drama? Well I never!), with rumors swirling that a whole bunch of Star Wars spinoffs are allegedly on hold as Lucasfilm refocuses its future plans for the galaxy far, far away. So what do we…

io9 James Whitbrook Jun 22

Report: The Star Wars Story Films Are Being Put On Hold [UPDATED]

After the disappointing box office of Solo: A Star Wars Story, a new report says Lucasfilm has put all future Star Wars Story standalone movies on hold. That means, at least for now, no Boba Fett movie, no Obi-Wan movie, and no Solo spinoffs. io9 has contacted Disney and Lucasfilm for comment and will update…

io9 Germain Lussier Jun 20

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Don’t Get Too Excited About the Latest Obi-Wan Spinoff Rumors

Gotham wants to bring a bunch of comic book characters to its final season. Get another look at Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’s new hybrid dino. Could Universal be trying to keep the dream of its “Dark Universe” alive? Plus, what’s to come on the season finale of The Flash, and teasers for the CW’s new…

Television James Whitbrook May 18

More Wild Rumors Hint the Obi-Wan Movie Could Be Closer Than We Thought

More rumors tease a wild story for Hawkeye in Avengers 4. The Punisher and American Gods offer some intriguing casting for their second seasons. Han Solo screws up in a new clip from Solo: A Star Wars Story. Plus, what’s to come in the season finale of Arrow, and another wild Deadpool 2 promo. Spoilers,…

io9 James Whitbrook May 11

Oh My God, Hot Toys Made a Baby Luke Skywalker Action Figure

Is this it? Have we finally reached peak Star Wars figure? Okay, so technically, Hot Toys made a Revenge of the Sith Obi-Wan Kenobi figure, mainly. It, like most of Hot Toys’ output, looks really good and comes with a ton of cool accessories, and is like having a homunculus of Ewan McGregor on your…

Toys & Collectibles James Whitbrook Mar 28

New Doctor Who Set Pictures Confirm the Return of Some Iconic Foes

New Black Widow Set Pictures Tease the Return of Another Familiar Face

Director Deborah Chow and Writer Hossein Amini Join Obi-Wan Kenobi Series for Disney+

The Clone Wars Returns February 2020, and All the Other Star Wars News Just Revealed at D23

Hello There: The Obi-Wan Kenobi Show Is Officially Happening

Apropos of Nothing at All, Here’s Some Pictures of a Sweet New Ewan McGregor Obi-Wan Kenobi Figure

Everything We’re Excited for at This Year’s Disney Mega Convention, the D23 Expo

Report: Ewan McGregor Will Return as Obi-Wan Kenobi in His Own Disney+ Series

The Best Things The Phantom Menace Brought to Star Wars

Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Death Star Duel Gets a Dramatic Fan Re-Imagining

The Final Season of Jessica Jones Could Bring Back a Major Villain, One Last Time

Star Wars, Spider-Man, and Game of Thrones Collide in the Best Toys of the Week

A Brief History of the Times Ewan McGregor Said an Obi-Wan Movie Isn’t Happening (But He’d Be Happy to Do It)

Why Are We So Fascinated by Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Life on Tatooine?

More Intriguing Additions to the Cast of Spider-Man: Far From Home

A Handy Guide to All the Star Wars Projects That Are Potentially in the Works Right Now

Report: The Star Wars Story Films Are Being Put On Hold [UPDATED]

Don’t Get Too Excited About the Latest Obi-Wan Spinoff Rumors

More Wild Rumors Hint the Obi-Wan Movie Could Be Closer Than We Thought

Oh My God, Hot Toys Made a Baby Luke Skywalker Action Figure

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