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“Star Wars” universe is ever-expanding. And starting with the very first installment, filmmaker George Lucas made clear to audiences that he was telling a saga out of order.

Disney+ has found its Ezra Bridger. Eman Esfandi has been tapped to play the animated character in Disney+’s live-action Ahsoka series, sources have confirmed to Deadline. Lucasfilm declined comment.

In the Star Wars universe, it is not an unlikely thing to see a good character turn evil or an evil one turn good. The whole Skywalker saga is about the character of Anakin Skywalker turning from good to evil to back to good. These turns are often total swaps, completely different ends of the scale.

Star Wars: Ahsoka is coming early next year and recently Sabine Wren herself, Natasha Liu Bordizzo posted a picture of a birthday gift the cast and crew got her. The gift was a poster of Wrens’ very recognizable helmet; the poster was also signed by the actors and actresses that are expected to be in the series. Fans on Reddit have gone over all the signatures and messages written on the poster and one of the messages that is conveniently missing a signature looks a lot like Star Wars legend Mark Hamill. Mark has been very involved in Star Wars shows recently as a young version of Luke Skywalker is featured in The Mandalorian and The Book Of Boba Fett.

Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen ended their nearly 10-year-long relationship, Us Weekly exclusively revealed in September 2017.

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return – check it out below.Set to be released on September 8 as part of Disney+ Day, the documentary charts Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen’s return as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker respectively for the first time since 2005 film Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith.A synopsis reads: “This insightful documentary from Lucasfilm and Supper Club explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen – and Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their respective classic roles. Director Deborah Chow, cast and crew reflect on their journey to tell a new story with iconic Star Wars characters… while introducing new heroes and villains into the saga along the way.“Complete with visits to the creature shop, props department and more, Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return features the side of filmmaking that makes Star Wars so unique – the respect and passion for the generation-spanning legacy and the beloved characters.”Marvel’s Thor: Love And Thunder will arrive on Disney+ on the same day, alongside a making-of film titled Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making Of Thor: Love And Thunder featuring cast interviews and unseen footage from the set.Other releases on Disney+ Day include the live-action retelling of Pinocchio from director Robert Zemeckis and a new short from The Simpsons titled Welcome To The Club.“Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn being bad might be more fun,” the short’s synopsis reads.In a four-star review of Obi-Wan Kenobi, NME wrote: “Walking the line between nostalgia and novelty as well as shouldering the entire Skywalker saga, Obi-Wan Kenobi has one of the toughest jobs in the galaxy.

“Settle in with the likes of Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson, as they divulge the secrets behind the creation of Thor: Love and Thunder. Through in-depth interviews with cast and crew, along with raw, unseen footage from the set and beyond, ‘Assembled’ pulls back the curtain on the God of Thunder’s fourth feature film,” per the streamer“With never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, colorful personal stories and meaningful moments, ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return’ showcases the making of Lucasfilm’s original limited series for Disney+, “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” an epic story that begins 10 years after the dramatic events of ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith,’” per Disney+.

Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi was originally about the relationship between Ben and Luke Skywalker.The show, which debuted in May, followed Obi-Wan’s (McGregor) journey to save a kidnapped Leia Organa (Vivien Lyra Blair) and return her to safety.Speaking during a panel at Fan Expo Boston on Sunday (via ComicBook.com), McGregor revealed the original plan for the story was centred around Obi-Wan’s relationship with a young Luke Skywalker (played in the show by Grant Feely).“It was going to be a story about me and Luke,” McGregor said. “It was always going to be that, and that was one of the genius moments where everyone went, ‘Wait a minute,’ and then changed it.”He added: “That’s the beautiful thing about how passionate Disney, Lucasfilm, all of us are, who are involved with it is from the beginning is we try really hard not to let anything of the bad just to protect your experience of seeing it for the first time.

pic.twitter.com/IC8yHrFZQTMany fans, however, weren’t ready to see Caray in holographic form, with many criticizing both the general concept and the actual execution of the move, saying it looked nothing like the play-by-play announcer.“FOX SHOULD BE IN PRISON FOR DOING HARRY CARAY LIKE THIS,” one person tweeted. Another simply posted a photo of Chicago Cubs manager David Ross giving his middle finger to the camera, captioned with: “To whoever thinks Harry Caray really looked like that.”FOX SHOULD BE IN PRISON FOR DOING HARRY CARAY LIKE THIS pic.twitter.com/5DfNAZ4QIYTo whoever thinks Harry Caray really looked like that.

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” — particularly Hayden Christensen’s part in it.While at the premiere for Jordan Peele’s latest horror film “Nope,” Boyega told TheWrap that he’s been very on top of all the new series, even amidst his own busy schedule. “Of course I’ve watched them! Oh yeah, I watched them first day they came out,” he said. Boyega added that he particularly enjoyed Disney’s latest series, “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” because it brought back Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader.

Hayden Christensen is opening up about the physical transformation he needed to undergo in order to reprise the role of Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the recent Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi”.

Sparring partners! While Hayden Christensen has proven handy with a lightsaber, he was decades out of practice before his Obi-Wan Kenobi return before his daughter, Briar Rose, helped him get his skills back into fighting form.

Hayden Christensen shared the adorable way his 7-year-old daughter, Briar Rose, helped him prepare for his return as Anakin Skywalker a.k.a. Darth Vader in the Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi”.

“Obi-Wan Kenobi.”In the Disney+ series, McGregor, and co-star Hayden Christensen reprise their former “Star Wars” roles as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Now, some fans have sensed a romantic relationship between the characters due to their closeness — and some even illustrate the fantasy.

and again in, Rosario Dawson is set to star in her own live-action series on Disney+. The 43-year-old actress will continue to play the Force-sensitive fighter in the upcoming spinoff,, which follows the adventures of the character first established in the animated series . While speaking to ET at  Celebration in Anaheim, California, Dawson gushed over being able to be the “literal physical embodiment” of this character, which comes long after fans campaigned for her to bring the role to life onscreen. “I really love being able to not just try to imagine this character to life, you know, [and] to get to take her on physically,” she said.

, or the newest MCU miniseries,, which tells the story of Marvel Studio's first Muslim superhero: Avengers super-fan Kamala Khan.picks up 10 years after the events of with Obi-Wan still struggling over the betrayal of his best friend and former Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker. New episodes of this miniseries are streaming now through June 22. And nearly eight years after the premiere of Big Hero 6, a new spinoff series about everyone's favorite healthcare hero is here.

series marks Hayden Christensen’s return to the franchise, it also was revealed that James Earl Jones has reprised his role “as the voice of Darth Vader.” In episode three of the Disney+ limited series, the Sith Lord made his formidable debut as he closed in on his former Jedi Master (Ewan McGregor) on the planet Mapuzo, where Obi-Wan and a young Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair) had taken refuge after fleeing Daiyu. Although the episode featured Christensen’s long-awaited return in full costume, after Anakin Skywalker’s downfall was completed at the end of the 2005 film,, fans were surprised to hear Jones once again assume the voice of the dark side. “Absolute goosebumps!” one fan wrote on Twitter, while another posted, “We are so blessed that James Earl Jones is still healthy and well enough to come back for that iconic voice.”“You should have killed me when you had the chance.” VADER IS BACK! THE Darth Vader!!! Hayden Christensen & James Earl Jones!!! Absolute goosebumps! This will be a day long remembered! #Vader#ObiWan#Kenobi#DarthVader#ObiWanKenobipic.twitter.com/LhCYvVIR2A#ObiWan #ObiWanKenobi   [SPOILERS]: - - - - - - - - - - - OH MY GOSH ITS VADER AND JAMES EARL JONES IS VOICING HIM! I-

Carson Burton Obi-Wan and Darth Vader are back together for the first time since 2005.Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen return their iconic roles from the “Star Wars” prequel series in the new Disney+ limited series “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” For the stars, it’s been a long journey since the prequels premiered.“For the response not to be rosy when they came out, was hard. It was hard,” McGregor told Variety’s Marc Malkin on the red carpet at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim on Thursday.

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea has a new role in the latest Star Wars spin-off series, Obi-Wan Kenobi.Warning – major spoilers for Obi-Wan Kenobi aheadFlea appeared in the first two episodes of the new series, which arrived on Disney+ this week (May 27).Obi-Wan Kenobi is set ten years after the events of Revenge Of The Sith. The show will follow Jedi Master Obi-Wan’s “greatest defeat as he witnesses the the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader,” according to Disney.In the show, Flea plays a bounty hunter called Vect Nehru.

, which arrives on Disney+ today. Ewan McGregor reprises his beloved role as Obi-Wan and Hayden Christensen returns as Anakin-turned-Vader for the first time since the 2005 film,, in this new limited series. Christensen’s epic comeback to the world of comes amid rumors that he’ll be making an appearance in  — another forthcoming  spinoff series.

Disney+’s latest series that’s set a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (some nine more are coming soon). The first two episodes of the sci-fi drama that dropped Friday don’t suggest the addictive triumph that the first season of “The Mandalorian” was, but the Force is mostly with it. The show takes place 10 years after the events of 2005’s “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith,” which saw Anakin Skywalker turn into Darth Vader — the OG mask enthusiast.Although the math is confusing, it actually makes sense.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticSPOILER ALERT: This review contains some minor spoilers for the first two episodes of “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” which premiered May 27 on Disney+.The extensive recap of the “Star Wars” prequels that opens the new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series is as utilitarian as it is canny. On the one hand, it serves as a reminder of the plot basics that led to this moment in the franchise, with Ewan McGregor’s jaded Jedi reluctantly digging up his old lightsaber 10 years after Anakin Skywalker went to the Dark Side.

The new Obi-Wan Kenobi series is now streaming on Disney+ and a surprise red carpet premiere took place at the Star Wars Celebration fan event!

West Coast viewers will now be able to see the first two episodes of the show at 9 PM PT. They were originally slated to be available at midnight. The news arrived in a tweet from the official “Star Wars” account.  .

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.  Scroll no more! To help you out, ET has rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on that are worth circling back for.From the long-awaited fourth season of Netflix'  to a new prequel series,, we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and more this month.Starring fan favorites including Ewan McGregor, Theo James, Vanessa Bayer, Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Tom Hiddleston, Joe Alwyn, Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, Elisabeth Moss, Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae, Jake Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week: +Ewan McGregor reprises his beloved role as Obi-Wan and Hayden Christensen returns as Anakin-turned-Vader for the first time since the 2005 film,, in this new limited series.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterFresh from their stealth takeover of the final episodes of “The Book of Boba Fett,” Din Djarin, aka Mando (Pedro Pascal), and his adorable companion Grogu are coming back early next year for Season 3 of “The Mandalorian.”Announced at Star Wars Celebration on Thursday, Season 3 of “The Mandalorian” will premiere on Disney+ in February 2023.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Obi-Wan returns for one more showdown with Anakin Skywalker in the new “Star Wars” series that hits Disney+ this Friday.In “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” Ewan McGregor reprises his role as the titular Jedi Knight, alongside Hayden Christensen, who returns to his legendary role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader.

Star Wars fans, this one’s for you! In honor of the 45th anniversary of the beloved franchise gracing the silver screen, Yahoo Entertainment has created the first 3D immersive AR experiences of sets featured in George Lucas’ space opera — and Us Weekly has all the details!

“Obi-Wan Kenobi”: playing John Williams’ score while filming.McGregor has long joked about how much he struggled on the prequel trilogy with not making the sound effects himself while wielding a lightsaber, as has Anakin Skywalker actor Hayden Christensen. Both have poked fun at themselves over the years for ruining takes because they were making the iconic noises.