Hayden Christensen and Rosario Dawson discussed their roles in the "Ahsoka" series during an Emmys event, reflecting on the reunion of Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano in the show's fifth episode. Christensen shared his excitement about exploring Clone Wars-era Anakin, a concept he discussed with George Lucas two decades ago. Dawson appreciated the opportunity to portray a lighter side of Ahsoka. The event also paid tribute to the late costume designer Shawna Trpcic and co-star Ray Stevenson.
The final episode of Ahsoka featured numerous references to The Clone Wars and Rebels, delighting Star Wars fans who praised the inclusion of these Easter eggs in a live-action series. Callbacks included the "Blade of Talzin" and the appearance of Morai, a convor with ties to the Force, as well as statues representing the Mortis Gods. The episode received positive reviews for its conclusion and character arcs.
In the season 1 finale of Ahsoka, the significance of the Baylan Skoll statue moment may have been lost on some viewers. The statues represent the Mortis gods from the Clone Wars series, who were a family of powerful force users. Baylan is standing on the hand of The Father, symbolizing his quest for balance. However, since the Mortis gods were killed in Clone Wars, it remains unclear how this storyline will unfold without retconning previous events.
Lucasfilm has revealed three character posters for the upcoming series "Ahsoka" on Disney+. The posters feature Hayden Christensen as Clone Wars-era Anakin, Ariana Greenblatt as Clone Wars-era Ahsoka, and Captain Rex voiced by Temuera Morrison. The posters capture the characters during sequences that take place inside the World Between Worlds, hinting at the lessons Ahsoka learns before embarking on her mission. The involvement of Christensen and Morrison had been previously reported, while Greenblatt's appearance was kept under wraps. The series will continue to explore new storylines and introduce characters like Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger. New episodes of "Ahsoka" premiere on Disney+ on Tuesdays.
Lucasfilm has released character posters for Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and Captain Rex, showcasing their live-action interpretations from the Clone Wars series. The recent episode of Ahsoka featured flashbacks to the Clone Wars, but the scenes were obscured by dense fog, making it difficult to see the characters clearly. The release of these character posters provides fans with a clearer look at the younger, animated versions of these beloved characters in live-action form.
LEGO Star Wars is releasing a new Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) set, the Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser, in celebration of 20 years of Clone Wars stories. The set consists of 5,374 pieces and includes Captain Rex and Admiral Yularen LEGO minifigures. The designer, Hans Burkhard Schlömer, discusses the challenges and opportunities of designing a large-scale model, as well as the inspiration behind certain design choices. The release highlights the enduring popularity of Clone Wars iconography in the LEGO Star Wars franchise.
The LEGO Group has unveiled the LEGO Star Wars 75354 Coruscant Guard Gunship, the first minifigure-scale LEGO Republic Gunship in a decade. Inspired by Clone Wars Season 6, the set includes 1,083 pieces and features a new color scheme. It comes with minifigures of Padmé Amidala, Phase II Commander Fox, Coruscant Guard Clone Troopers, and Chancellor Palpatine. The gunship has fully-closing bay doors, a built-in handle, and rotating front cannons. The set will be released on September 1 for $139.99 in the US.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch has been renewed for a third and final season that will arrive on Disney Plus in 2024. The animated series follows a group of experimental clone troopers who became fugitives after resisting the Order 66 command. The teaser for the upcoming season features Emperor Palpatine, Dr. Royce Hemlock, and The Mandalorian bounty hunter Fennec Shand. The exact release date for the final season is yet to be announced.
