Star Wars character, Ahsoka, was inspired Gandalf from The Lord Of The Rings.The actor is reprising the role of the former Jedi Padawan for the upcoming Ahsoka series on Disney+, having previously appeared as the character in a couple of episodes of The Mandalorian.In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Dawson discussed how she and series creator Dave Filoni were particularly interested in examining Ahsoka’s growth from a Padawan into a leader.The upcoming series is set after the events of the animated Star Wars Rebels finale, in which Ahsoka, dressed all in white, returned from the ethereal Force dimension known as the World Between Worlds. It was this sort of imagery and development that prompted Dawson and Filoni to draw parallels with Gandalf from J.R.R.
Stu Silver, ‘Throw Momma from the Train’ Screenwriter, Dies at 76
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Jaden Thompson Stewart “Stu” Silver, known for penning the screenplay for the dark comedy “Throw Momma from the Train,” died on July 18 in Rochester, N.Y. due to complications from prostate cancer. He was 76.
The comedy writer was also an actor, producer, and show creator with several credits on other projects including the shows “It’s a Living” (1980-1989), “Webster” (1984-1989), “Brothers” (1984-1985) and “Good Grief” (1990-1991). He won two CableACE Awards for “Brothers” and “Comic Relief” and Peoples Choice Awards for “Webster.” Silver was born in Los Angeles on June 29, 1947. He was adopted by Sol and Goldie Silver and raised in Rochester, N.Y.
Silver became involved in the arts at an early age, playing in a local folk band The Bridger Wells Trio. Early in his career, Silver moved to New York City to pursue acting in theater. He performed in both plays and musicals, including “Dance with Me” on Broadway.
He was also writing at the same time, which led to his first Hollywood writing job on the sitcom “Soap” (1978-1981), which the WGA has named one of the 101 Best Written TV Series. Silver wrote the screenplay for the 1987 comedy/crime film “Throw Momma from the Train,” which stars Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal. The film, which was also DeVito’s directorial debut, follows a man who wants his ex-wife dead and a man who wants his overbearing mother dead.
The two characters end up in an arrangement in which they try to kill the other person’s target, inspired by Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train,” which is featured in the film. “Throw Momma from the Train” was a box office success and was nominated for several acting awards. Later in life, Silver moved back to Rochester where he became involved in the local theater and
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