https://movieweb.com Series centers on the adventures of Ahsoka Tano. A spin-off from 'The Mandalorian'. Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:08:16 GMT en-US hourly 60 As the Star Wars universe continues to expand its far-reaching horizons, a new era dawns with the release of Ahsoka on Disney+. With Rosario Dawson once again portraying Ahsoka Tano, fans can expect this much-anticipated series to delve deeper into the mythology and adventure that are hallmarks of this treasured narrative.

]]> Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:08:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsokas-new-teaser-has-rosario-dawson-sparring-with-a-familiar-rebels-icon-character/ Across the extensive and diverse Star Wars galaxy, Ahsoka Tano has uniquely endeared herself to the hearts of enthusiasts. The courageous Togruta has transcended her animated origins to become a symbol of resilience, ingenuity, and transformation. Actress Rosario Dawson, embodying this beloved figure in the new Disney+ series Star Wars: Ahsoka, has provided her unique spin on the character, and she's far from done.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:35:39 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsokas-rosario-dawson-hints-at-season-2-star-wars-series/ Warning: The following article contains possible SPOILERS for Ahsoka.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:22:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-rumored-duel-anakin-skywalker-obi-wan-kenobi-mustafar/ The galaxy far, far away is once again taking center stage, with an exciting one-minute trailer for the highly anticipated Disney+ series, Ahsoka, highlighting 12 significant Jedi from the rich tapestry of Star Wars history. The spot, aptly named "Masters and Apprentices," is all about connections, masterful lessons, and the perpetuity of the Force.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:57:23 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsokas-newest-trailer-brings-together-legendary-and-new-jedi/ The upcoming Disney+ series, Ahsoka, is set in the Star Wars universe and stars Rosario Dawson as the character Ahsoka Tano. The show continues some unresolved storylines from the fifth season of Star Wars Rebels. In the series, Ahsoka embarks on a challenging quest to find the fearsome General Thrawn and rescue the long-lost Ezra Bridger. The story takes place after the events of the Lothal conflict, which was originally introduced in the animated show.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:54:42 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsokas-two-episode-premiere-runtime-revealed/ The cinematic and television universes have a way of weaving themselves into a mesmerizing tapestry of interconnected stories. The evolution of Ahsoka, a key character in the Star Wars saga, epitomizes this intricate linkage. With the impending premiere of Ahsoka, leading lady Rosario Dawson opens up about how her character's transition parallels that of Gandalf from the classic J.R.R. Tolkien series, The Lord of the Rings.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:27:43 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-rosario-dawson-star-wars-gandalf/ When it comes to major franchises, merchandise often offers more than just a trendy tee or a statement hoodie. Sometimes, it provides a treasure trove of hints for what’s coming next. For ardent Star Wars fans, a recent merchandise listing might have just delivered one of the most thrilling teasers yet regarding Disney+'s upcoming Ahsoka series.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:12:56 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-series-merch-drops-more-details-on-anakin-skywalker-than-intended/ It's hard for many fans to believe that despite her popularity as a Star Wars character since her 2008 debut, Ahsoka Tano has only recently begun making appearances in the live-action series coming out of the franchise. Originally introduced in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated prequel film that set up the series of the same name, Ahsoka was just 14 years old when Master Yoda assigned the Togruta to her fellow padawan, Anakin Skywalker, in the hopes that having an apprentice would teach him some much-needed responsibility. Knowing Anakin, as fans do, he wasn't exactly pleased to have an apprentice of his own, and sensing his contention, he and Ahsoka got off to a rocky start.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:00:28 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-best-quotes/ Star Wars never disappoints when it comes to introducing enigmatic characters that grip our attention and ignite our imaginations. As anticipation rises for the upcoming Disney+ TV show Ahsoka, a new character profile has pulled the curtains back, albeit just a smidge, on Ahsoka's elusive adversary - the Inquisitor Marrok.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 01:47:51 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsokas-mysterious-inquisitor-gets-official-star-wars-character-profile/ The highly anticipated Disney+ series Ahsoka is set to feature Rosario Dawson reprising her role as the character, Ahsoka Tano. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Dawson shared some insights into her experience on the set of the Star Wars project. She mentioned that the atmosphere during filming was somewhat "weird", possibly due to the immense scale of the production and the secrecy surrounding the show's plot. Despite being a key player in the series, Dawson confessed that she was not fully informed about all the details, as the creators were determined to keep everything under wraps. She said:

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:50:02 GMT https://movieweb.com/rosario-dawson-delves-into-the-experience-of-being-part-of-the-ahsoka-project-see-nothing-say-nothing/ The upcoming Disney+ Ahsoka series is one of the most anticipated series of 2023. The character of Ahsoka Tano debuted in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars film and eventually became one of the most important characters in the Star Wars universe. The animated character was voiced by Ashley Eckstein, and she also had a supporting role throughout the Rebels. Fans got to see live-action Ahsoka for the first time in the second season of The Mandalorian, and this highly beloved character is finally getting her own series.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:30:24 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-clone-wars-episodes-before-ahsoka/ Star Wars fans have been waiting for Ahsoka to appear in live-action for ages. Finally, Rosario Dawson made the debut as Ahsoka in the second season of The Mandalorian. After multiple appearances, she is finally getting her own Disney+ show, Ahsoka, which will have a two-episode premiere on August 23, 2023.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:00:27 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-rebels-before-ahsoka/ Temuera Morrison has integrated himself into the Star Wars franchise over the last two decades since his first appearance as Jango Fett in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Having also played Boba Fett in The Mandalorian and his own spin-off show The Book of Boba Fett, Morrison also made a small but well noted appearance as an unnamed Clone Trooper in Obi-Wan Kenobi. Thanks to a new book, fans have now discovered a little more about his mysterious if dishevelled Obi-Wan Kenobi character.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:58:30 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-fans-temuera-morrison-character-obi-wan-kenobi-explained/ When Ashley Eckstein debuted as the voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, she found herself in the unexpected storm of Star Wars fandom backlash. Her revelation during the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo conveyed the raw emotion that came with witnessing vehement reactions against her character per Popverse.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:31:29 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-tano-star-ashley-eckstein-opens-up-on-star-wars-fans-early-criticisms/ Ahsoka has become one of the most hotly anticipated new series of the summer, and it’s easy to see why. The series stars Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, a character who has become a fan-favorite throughout her numerous appearances in animated Star Wars series over the last 15 years. After debuting in live-action during the second season of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka is receiving her own standalone series for the very first time, and it’s a dream come true for many fans out there.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:00:22 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-establishes-new-future-star-wars/ Star Wars: The Clone Wars, a 2008 animated film, marked the first appearance of Ahsoka Tano, voiced by Ashley Eckstein, as Anakin Skywalker's new padawan. Although they were only together for a few years, their relationship became one of the most enduring in the show, if not the entire franchise. She would go on to become a main character of The Clone Wars series, which originally concluded with her departure from the Jedi Order over false accusations of terrorism. Her personality is remarkably similar to her master's: rambunctious and impatient, but ultimately a kind person.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:02:24 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-role-post-sequel-trilogy-era/ Star Wars has a rich collection of iconic characters. One has become very popular in the fandom since 2008, from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and in 2014's Star Wars Rebels. She was even in the second season of The Mandalorian briefly: Ahsoka Tano, the former young Pawadan of Anakin Skywalker and eventual rebel leader. The Ahsoka live-action series will focus on Ahsoka herself and her journey to find Grand Admiral Thrawn and will see her reunited with many of the characters from Star Wars: Rebels.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:30:23 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-the-most-popular-fan-theories-surrounding-ahsoka-and-her-series/ Season three of The Mandalorian has been streaming on Disney+ for a couple of months. Next month, fans will have the other greatly anticipated live-action Star Wars series of the year: Ahsoka, featuring fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano. As the Padawan of the legendary Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka has a long story that goes through all the major eras of the Star Wars universe, debuting in The Clone Wars, played by Ashley Eckstein, and making her first live-action introduction in The Mandalorian, played by Rosario Dawson. Now, Ahsoka is receiving her own solo series.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:12:10 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-characters-we-want-to-see-in-star-wars-series/ Star Wars: Ahsoka’s new trailer finally revealed the live-action debut of franchise villain Grand Admiral Thrawn, but the reveal has caused an unexpected comparison to be made across social media platforms. After waiting for Thrawn to make the transition from animation to live action, the response has been overshadowed by many fans noting an uncanny similarly between Lars Mikkelsen’s villain and one Elon Musk, or “Smurf Musk” as one Twitter user quickly dubbed him.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:46:41 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-grand-admiral-thrawn-smurf-elon-musk/ “Once a rebel, always a rebel,” declares the latest, longer trailer for the upcoming Star Wars Disney+ series, Ahsoka. Released courtesy of the official Star Wars YouTube channel, the latest look at the series reveals more of the Jedi action that will be on display when the show hits the streaming platform next month, as well as offering our first, proper look at the long-awaited live action debut of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Check out the new trailer for Ahsoka below.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:38:36 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-trailer-reveals-live-action-thrawn/ It would not be wrong to say that Darth Vader is one of, if not the most popular characters in the Star Wars universe. So, whenever there is a new Star Wars movie or show, the very first question many fans have is whether their favorite Darth Vader or Anakin Skywalker will be returning to the project. It is typically dependent on the timeline in which a particular show or movie is set in. Recently, fans got to witness the unique dynamics between Darth Vader and his former Jedi master Obi-Wan in the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://movieweb.com/popular-theories-of-how-darth-vader-could-return-in-ahsoka/ Natasha Liu Bordizzo, who is playing live-action Sabine Wren, has confirmed the placement of the upcoming Ahsoka TV show within the expansive Star Wars timeline. In an interview with SFX (via GamesRadar), she confirmed that Ahsoka's storyline runs parallel to the events of The Mandalorian season 3. This revelation hints at a strong connection between the two shows. With the creative minds of Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau behind the production, the show promises to deliver an engaging and seamless continuation of the Star Wars universe. She said:

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:30:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-star-confirms-when-it-takes-place-in-the-star-wars-timeline/ A lot has been speculated about the exact timeline that the upcoming Ahsoka show will take place in. Fans have been predicting for a long time that the live-action Ahsoka series will continue the story from the popular animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, especially because Grand Admiral Thrawn has been confirmed as the main antagonist of the series. The creators of the series have been mum about the entire matter until now.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-basically-star-wars-rebels-season-5/ The highly anticipated Ahsoka show, set in the Star Wars universe, is creating stir among fans. It has been officially described as the fifth season of Star Wars Rebels. The series has concluded on its fourth season but has left several unresolved storylines.

]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:22:37 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-series-main-characters-announced-by-show-exec/ Andor was the surprise hit of last year for everyone inside and outside Star Wars fandom. We all expected the prequel series about a supporting character with a relatively small role taking a bigger space in an already overly-saturated franchise really couldn't be all that great, but it was. Andor was hailed as the best show of the entire year, praised by both Star Wars lovers and haters, and fans are eagerly waiting for the second and final season expected next year.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:40:21 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-disney-plus-ahsoka-can-learn-from-andor/ Star Wars has recently stepped up its game with shows like The Mandalorian, Andor, and The Book of Boba Fett, offering a whole new perspective on the franchise's lore. Even though all three trilogies thoroughly explored the world, none had time to illustrate the traditions of many races as The Book of Boba Fett did with the Tuskens in the first three episodes. With the upcoming Disney+ series Ahsoka, we may be able to delve even further into the world of Star Wars.

]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:30:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-important-star-wars-series/ In light of the reputation of the character Ahsoka Tano, who has been a pivotal figure in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, Ahsoka is one of the most anticipated series this year. Fans of Star Wars have been looking forward to seeing more of her in live-action since her appearance in the second season of The Mandalorian.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:30:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-jedi-in-the-show/ A new teaser reveals more from the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars series, Ahsoka, as the former Jedi Padawan makes allies and enemies while hunting down the villainous Grand Admiral Thrawn. Released courtesy of the official Disney+ Twitter account, the latest look at Ahsoka teases all manner of interstellar and lightsaber action as The Mandalorian star Rosario Dawson reprises the role of outcast, rebel, and Jedi, Ahsoka Tano. Check out the new teaser for Ahsoka below.

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:26:28 GMT https://movieweb.com/ashoka-trailer-reveals-first-look-at-star-wars-series/ The Star Wars universe is ready for its next big expansion. Weeks after the end of the third season of The Mandalorian, Rosario Dawson is getting ready to shine in Ahsoka, the long-awaited live-action series centered on the character that appeared for the first time in animated format.

]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:54:51 GMT https://movieweb.com/disney-plus-release-date-star-wars-ahsoka/ Magistrate Morgan Elsbeth is set to receive further exploration in the upcoming Ahsoka series. Introduced in The Mandalorian "Chapter 13: The Jedi," Elsbeth made quite an impression when she faced off against the formidable Ahsoka Tano. Ahsoka's mission in The Mandalorian season 2 shed light on her quest to find Grand Admiral Thrawn, a villain with a significant presence in Star Wars Rebels. Her determination to track down and confront the imperial leader became evident after her clash with Elsbeth, setting the stage for what promises to be an engaging storyline in the Ahsoka series.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 15:08:56 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-delves-into-the-past-of-a-mandalorian-villain/ Temuera Morrison has firmly integrated himself into the Star Wars franchise after playing Jango Fett in the prequel movies, Boba Fett in The Mandalorian and its Boba Fett spin-off series and even a clone wars veteran in Obi-Wan Kenobi. Now according to One Take News, Morrison will be adding yet another character to his tally as he will take on the role of Captain Rex in new Star Wars series, Ahsoka. The Clone Wars character is making his live-action debut in the show, and Morrison will be taking over from Dee Bradley Baker, who has voiced the character in all of his previous animated iterations.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 15:14:28 GMT https://movieweb.com/temuera-morrison-boba-fett-set-to-star-in-star-wars-ahsoka-captain-rex-live-action/ Star Wars has always been known for bringing an array of practical effects to the party in a very CGI orientated world, and it seems that Ahsoka is going to be no different. Coming from Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau’s Mandalorian stable it is not surprising, after all they were the ones who brought Grogu – or Baby Yoda to the masses – to the world, and we all know where that led to. Now Ahsoka star Rosario Dawsonhas teased the arrival of another loveable animatronic character that is likely to be the series’ answer to The Manadalorian’s diminutive Jedi.

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 13:10:42 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-new-baby-yoda-level-animatronic-character/ The Ahsoka series has been one of the most anticipated Star Wars projects of the last few years, and since the first trailer officially dropped at this year's Star Wars Celebration, we are now more excited than ever. Since it was announced, fans have had inklings as to who may appear in the show.

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:30:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-characters-were-excited-to-see/ Star Wars Celebration this year was filled with many exciting reveals about what's happening in a galaxy far, far away, and the most exciting by far was the first trailer for the upcoming Star Wars series Ahsoka.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:30:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-shin-hati-luke-skywalker-clone/ Star Wars is a long-running sci-fi multimedia franchise set a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. Following multiple generations of characters through several spans of political changes and conflicts, Star Wars is jam-packed with content. Indeed, we've been gifted a total of 11 movies, with more to come, and a never-ending span of TV series arriving on Disney+. One such show that is set to be released in August 2023 is the long-awaited spin-off of The Clone Wars, Ahsoka.

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-cast-characters/ In a galaxy far, far away, there are over three decades of conflict in the everlasting feud between the Jedi and the Sith. When it comes to war, there are many stories to be told. Fans have learned that as they follow the Star Wars timeline. There are always 1000 moving parts in every great machine, and Dave Filoni is determined to show us every cog. Now is the time for a new chapter in the ever-expanding lore and a new chapter for one of Star Wars’ most beloved characters.

]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:00:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-series-take-place-when/ Dave Filoni has been one of the driving forces behind the Mandalorian era of the Star Wars franchise. As well as being behind the newly announced Mandalorian movie, Filoni is also the sole writer on new Star Wars series Ahsoka, which releases on Disney+ this summer. However, having co-written so many other shows, this series is one he felt he really had to do himself, and that means the show will be different from The Mandalorian.

]]> Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:18:57 GMT https://movieweb.com/dave-filoni-says-ahsokas-episodes-may-be-a-little-longer-than-the-mandalorian/ Ahsoka is building to be one the most anticipated Star Wars shows of the year, and the Rosario Dawson led series is already making history with its trio of female leads. However, one of those stars didn’t even notice how female-centric the series was because it was all just about “making Star Wars.”

]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2023 19:06:27 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-history-making-female-star-wars-leads/ Ahsoka Tano has become one of the most beloved characters in Star Wars, but there continues to be much debate about whether she is still a Jedi. Although she left the Jedi Order in the fifth season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ahsoka continued to work with Jedi all the way past the events of the original trilogy. The line, "I am no Jedi," in Star Wars Rebels, left fans convinced that she had left the Jedi path behind. But to the confusion of many, in-universe characters and real-life marketing materials (including the trailer for the Ahsoka series) have recently begun referring to Ahsoka as a Jedi once again.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:30:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-jedi-return/ Star Wars Celebration this year was filled with many exciting reveals about what's happening in a galaxy far, far away, and the most exciting was the first trailer of the next upcoming Star Wars series Ahsoka. We caught our very first glimpse of a live-action version of the legendary Grand Admiral Thrawn (played fittingly by Lars Mikkelsen). Even though it's only the back of his big blue head, it's thrilling - especially when we hear Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) speak of his return "as heir to the Empire."

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 20:31:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-series-adapting-star-wars-novels/ Could we see the live action debut of Grand Admiral Thrawn a little earlier than expected? The character is now confirmed to be playing a major role in the upcoming The Mandalorian spinoff series, Ahsoka, but some have theorized that he could make a minor appearance beforehand. Asked recently by ScreenRant whether “live-action Thrawn make his first appearance in Ahsoka, or could we see him pop up sooner?” returning actor Lars Mikkelsen offered a frustratingly coy response...

]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:01:46 GMT https://movieweb.com/will-grand-admiral-thrawn-make-his-live-action-debut-before-ahsoka-lars-mikkelsen-responds/ Ahsoka just released its first trailer. And this highly anticipated upcoming Star Wars series is no joke. Ahsoka fans got their first look at everything they’ve been waiting for since the end of Star Wars: Rebels. We’ve heard whispers about this series for a long time. Everyone got excited when Ahsoka Tano appeared in the second season of The Mandalorian, portrayed by Rosario Dawson. Finally, we can say that every member of The Ghost is back in action now that we got a peek at each one of them across different Star Wars series. But whether they’re reuniting is a different story.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:30:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-trailer-breakdown/ We all seem to be in agreement that bringing in Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano for the live-action Star Wars universe was perfect casting, though it may not have come to be if not for a piece of fan art that went viral several years ago. Back in 2017, revered digital artist BossLogic shared an image showcasing what Dawson might look like in the role. It's one of many of these kinds of images the artist has constructed, though as Dawson explained at the recent Star Wars Celebration event, this one in particular was vital in actually making the fantasy casting come to fruition for the Ahsoka star.

]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:26:25 GMT https://movieweb.com/rosario-dawson-bosslogic-ahsoka/ Since the arrival of the first trailer for Ahsoka, Star Wars fans have been arguing online over the inclusion of some new lightsabers that appeared to be orange in color. In the trailer, new to-franchise villains Baylon and Shin are seen wielding lightsabers that are not the usual red-bladed weapons generally used by the villains of the saga. After days of debate on social media, Dave Filoni has settled the argument once and for all, revealing in an interview with Screen Rant that the new weapons are indeed more orange than previous villain lightsabers. He said:

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 17:39:49 GMT https://movieweb.com/dave-filoni-discusses-orange-lightsabers-ahsoka/ Dave Filoni doesn’t want to leave anything to fate inside the Mandoverse stories. One of the most important creative minds within the Star Wars universe is ready to take on more and more responsibilities, not only by directing his own movie but also by being even more involved in the writing process of the upcoming shows.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 17:33:26 GMT https://movieweb.com/dave-filoni-wrote-ahsoka/ The Star Wars Celebration advances after a first day full of important news for the television and cinematographic universe of the Lucasfilm franchise. Ahsoka, one of the upcoming Disney+ original series, was one of the stars of the event's first panel and continues to bring news to fans.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:01:36 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-confirms-2-major-returns/ Rosario Dawson's portrayal of Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian has significantly impacted Dave Filoni's confidence in developing the character's story. Filoni has been involved in shaping Ahsoka's character since her introduction in The Clone Wars animated series. In an interview with Screen Rant, he discussed how Dawson's performance gave him the assurance he needed to create the upcoming Ahsoka series. Filoni acknowledged that casting the right actor to play Ahsoka was crucial to the show's success. After multiple discussions, he believed Dawson was the best choice to embody the character.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 15:10:35 GMT https://movieweb.com/rosario-dawsons-portrayal-of-ahsoka-tano-gave-dave-filoni-confidence-series/ In a galaxy far, far away, characters once only known in their animated form have been showing up in live action. First, the prequel-era adversary General Grievous (voiced in his initial appearance by Joe DiMaggio) was translated into a live action version in 2005's Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (voiced by Matthew Wood in the films). Then, Saw Gerrera was first voiced by Andrew Kishino in Star Wars: Clone Wars before his debut on screen in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, in which Forest Whitaker played him. Most recently, Bo-Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff) and Ahsoka Tano (first voiced by Ashley Eckstein, then played in live action by Rosario Dawson), both of whom first appeared in Clone Wars, made their live action debut on Disney+'s highly popular series, The Mandalorian. Now, two other fan-favorite characters from Dave Filoni's extended Star Wars universe are making their live action debut in Star Wars: Ahoska, premiering on Disney+ in August 2023: Grand Admiral Thrawn and Sabine Wren, both originally of Star Wars: Rebels fame.

]]> Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:45:56 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-celebration-reveals-first-look-at-live-action-sabine-wren-and-thrawn/ Star Wars Celebration kicked off its opening day in London today on Friday, April 7, with a non-stop series of announcements about some of the year's most highly anticipated productions, including an exciting one from the Disney+ original series, Star Wars: Ahsoka. During the show's panel at Celebration, it was announced that a fan-favorite character was returning, but this time in live-action! Mary Elizabeth Winstead will be playing Hera Syndulla, who first appeared in the Star Wars Universe in Star Wars: Rebels.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:46:10 GMT https://movieweb.com/mary-elizabeth-winstead-confirmed-to-play-live-action-hera-syndulla/ The Star Wars universe is expanding yet again, as Lucasfilm announced three new films at the London Star Wars Celebration. These highly anticipated films will be directed by acclaimed filmmakers James Mangold, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and Dave Filoni. Filoni’s film will serve as a culmination of The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka, showcasing the war between the Imperial Remnant and the New Republic. Mangold’s film will take audiences back 25,000 years in the past, exploring the origins of the Jedi Order. Obaid-Chinoy’s film will focus on the rebuilding of the New Jedi Order, occurring 15 years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker.

]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:44:51 GMT https://movieweb.com/dave-filonis-new-star-wars-movie-to-culminate-the-mandalorian-and-spinoffs/ In twelve cinematic films, nine television series, and a wealth of books, comics, and printed material, the Star Wars franchise proved that the Jedi are an enigma. While it initially began as a clear-cut dichotomy--light versus dark, Jedi Order versus Sith Order--new characters demonstrate that there is a gray space between the black-and-white. For instance, Ahsoka Tano left the Jedi Order after she questioned their extensive rules, regulations, and elusive operations. She is still drawn to the "light" side of the force but doesn't serve any one mission or organization.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:30:17 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-will-introduce-ezra-bridger-to-grogu/ Now that season three of The Mandalorian is finally underway, we can jump the gun and look at another live-action Star Wars project of the year, Ahsoka. We know next to nothing about the highly anticipated series besides that it will obviously follow the fan-favorite character Ahsoka Tano, the former apprentice of the famous Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader. Just to include a simple copy-and-paste quotation of the one-sentence D23 online plot synopsis for you to read: "Set after the fall of the Empire, Ahsoka follows the former Jedi knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy." Otherwise, we know it will arrive on Disney+ by the fall of this year if all goes well.

]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:31:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-why-she-may-face-the-chiss-ascendency-star-wars/ Dave Filoni, the executive producer of the highly acclaimed Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, is now helming a new series called Ahsoka, set to debut later this year on Disney+. The show will explore the character of Ahsoka Tano, played by Rosario Dawson, who was first introduced in The Clone Wars. This new live-action series promises to expand the character's story and give fans more insight into her life after leaving the Jedi Order. The show will be set in the same timeline as The Mandalorian and will feature the titular character's adventures as she searches for Grand Admiral Thrawn. Thrawn, a fan-favorite villain from the Star Wars extended universe, was last seen in the animated series Star Wars Rebels.

]]> Sat, 04 Mar 2023 15:33:50 GMT https://movieweb.com/dave-filoni-optimistic-about-ahsoka/ The plot of the Ahsoka series is still in the dark. With the new season of The Mandalorian just around the corner, there’s a lot of speculation about Ahsoka and what we might see in the series coming later this year. Ahsoka Tano may be the most popular character added to the Star Wars family outside the movies. Her story is tied to Anakin, and she has faced one of the most powerful villains in all of Star Wars canon. She has been woven into the lore of some of our favorite heroes, and now she’s finally getting her own show.

]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:31:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-tano-admiral-thrawn-disney-series/ Ahsoka Tano, the beloved character from the Star Wars universe, has been a topic of conversation among fans ever since her live-action debut in The Mandalorian. The character's latest appearance was in episode six of The Book of Boba Fett, where she was seen with Luke Skywalker and the adorable Grogu. Prior to this, she was last seen in The Mandalorian season two, where she held ex-imperial industrialist Morgan Elsbeth at lightsaber point and demanded to know the location of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Star Wars fans around the world were delighted when Disney+ announced the upcoming Ahsoka series in December 2020.

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:54:46 GMT https://movieweb.com/rosario-dawson-provides-ahsoka-release-update/ After seven seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and four seasons of Star Wars: Rebels, Ahsoka Tano finally made her live-action debut in The Mandalorian. As she fought alongside the Mandalorian, Ahsoka rekindled the biggest unsolved mystery of Rebels and the New Republic era. Ahsoka interrogated Elsbeth for the whereabouts of Grand Admiral Thrawn, marking the first live-action mention of the antagonist. Years prior, Thrawn vanished alongside Jedi Ezra Bridger during the Battle of Lothal. The two were transported to an unknown location via Purrgil hyperspace travel, thus leaving no hints or evidence about their location. Both of them, an Empire militant and a Jedi padawan, seemingly vanished into thin air.

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:31:16 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-tanos-staff-important-key-season-one/ The Mandalorian season three will soon begin streaming on Disney+. The other live-action Star Wars project of the year will be Ahsoka, featuring the fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano. After her debut in The Clone Wars, Ahsoka has become one of the most popular characters in the franchise and has made a larger impact for good in the galaxy than anyone else outside the Skywalker family.

]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2023 23:31:15 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-questions-ahsoka-series-can-answer/ An exciting new teaser for Disney+ reveals some of their 2023 slate, and offers our first look at the upcoming The Mandalorian spinoff series, Ahsoka. Released courtesy of the official Twitter account for Disney+, the brief footage finds Rosario Dawson reprising the role of Jedi warrior Ahsoka Tano, and once again perfectly bringing the character into live action. Check out the Disney+ teaser trailer and this first look at Star Wars: Ahsoka below.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 23:10:39 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-series-first-look-revealed-in-disney-2023-teaser/ We now know for certain who will be playing the live-action Ezra Bridger in the upcoming Star Wars series Ahsoka. Per THR, it has been announced that Eman Esfandi has been cast in the role, set to make his debut as the character alongside Rosario Dawson in the Disney+ series. Esfandi has also appeared in the acclaimed biopic King Richard with Will Smith and had roles in Red 11, Phaedra, and Austin Weird, as well as the upcoming gay military drama The Inspection.

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 15:56:34 GMT https://movieweb.com/mena-massoud-reaction-ezra-bridger-star-wars/ Among the upcoming Star Wars TV series heading to Disney+, Ahsoka is right up there with The Mandalorian season 3 when it comes to fan expectation and anticipation. Of course, the series will see Rosario Dawson reprising her live-action role from The Mandalorian, which she returned to in The Book of Boba Fett. For Star Wars fans who followed The Clone Wars animated series, Ahsoka’s live action debut was a moment that helped tie together more threads of the franchise, and it didn’t take long for Ahsoka’s own series to be announced.

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:08:41 GMT https://movieweb.com/rosario-dawson-gives-update-on-super-amazing-ahsoka-filming-progress/ Ahsoka Tano has been an essential character in the Star Wars universe since she arrived in the 2008 theatrical animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars. She was introduced as the Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, with the two sharing a close bond throughout The Clone Wars series despite not having any canon appearance in the prequel trilogy.

]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:15:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/dave-filoni-calls-disney-ahsoka-series-religious-experience/ Star Wars: The Clone Wars expanded on how the franchise continued to be chronicled. A new take on intergalactic adventures found a home in an animated series that elevated the groundbreaking achievements made by the space opera. Focusing specifically on the Republic Army and their struggles opposite of the Separatist Alliance, the fate of the galaxy remained held in the grips of unceasing war. Nestled in between the first two films of the Prequel trilogy, The Clone Wars elaborated on the most pivotal relationships that bound the series together. Newcomer Ahsoka Tano became a necessary character as she accompanied Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and Knight Anakin Skywalker on their quest to return a sense of peace to the otherworldly planets caught in the midst of conflict. Story arcs found within The Clone Wars dug deeper into the emotional foundation shared between the trio, playing into the significance of how one was always in need of the other.

]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:00:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-obi-wan-kenobi-ewan-force-ghost-return-why/ Star Wars has been a long-running sci-fi multimedia franchise with a variety of films, TV shows, and video games, and literature since 1977. Thanks to Lucasfilm, the plethora of content in the Star Wars franchise has led to a number of unique storylines and equally unique characters. From the odd-looking mysterious characters like Yoda to the ultimately powerful Kylo Ren, Star Wars is jam-packed with characters to fall in love with and hate.

]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2022 18:00:15 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-characters-star-wars-series-want-to-see/ Ahsoka Tano had a rocky start entering the Star Wars universe. When she was introduced as Anakin’s padawan, audiences found it hard to believe that something like that would happen in the world of the Jedi. But very quickly, throughout Star Wars: The Clone Wars, she became a fan favorite. Her complicated journey to free herself not just from the guidance of the man who would be Darth Vader but from the restrictive teachings of the Jedi made her character into a well-rounded, free-thinking individual that had weathered more storms than most Jedi masters. And she came out wielding dual lightsabers to boot.

]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:00:14 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-possible-storylines/ Following the success of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, Lucasfilm is beginning production on its next live-action Star Wars series. Ahsoka Tano was a character created by George Lucas and Dave Filoni for the animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars back in 2008. She was introduced as an apprentice for Anakin Skywalker, and became a focal point of the ensuing Clone Wars animated series, along with making appearances in Star Wars Rebels. The fan-favorite character was then brought to life in the second season of The Mandalorian by Rosario Dawson, and a spin-off series about Ahsoka was announced soon after. There's no word on when the series will premiere on Disney+, but filming is now officially underway:

]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 18:27:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-ahsoka-disney-series-officially-begins-production/ Within the Star Wars universe, the character Ahsoka Tano was introduced to the world in the 2008 animated movie Star Wars: The Clone Wars. She has risen from the ranks of obscurity to fan-favorite over her long, long career as a Jedi padawan and then simply as herself after she left the Jedi order. While many found her insufferable (ironically because she mirrored all of her master Anakin Skywalker's personality flaws) when she was first introduced, throughout seven long seasons of the 2008 animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, fans watched her grow from an annoying brat into a wise and noble Jedi. She then did something that no other Star Wars character up to that point had ever done, willingly leave the Jedi order.

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:55:38 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-everything-we-know/ As a legendary Muppet once said, "It's not easy being green," and that is certainly true for the fan-favorite and freakishly adorable co-star of Disney's The Mandalorian, Grogu. Seeing the little green guy return for the last two episodes of Disney's most recent Star Wars project, The Book of Boba Fett, was an unexpected but welcome addition to the show's steadily increasing cast of characters.

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 22:49:03 GMT https://movieweb.com/how-grogus-story-continue-obi-wan-kenobi-ahsoka-series/ The buzz surrounding the upcoming Star Wars series on Disney+, Ahsoka, is growing as the cast starts to flush out. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ray Stevenson has signed on in an undisclosed role. Stevenson, who recently appeared on Vikings, is also known for appearing in Thor and its sequels as Volstagg, as well as Frank Castle in The Punisher: War Zone. How his character will be featured in the new episodes remains to be seen.

]]> Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:52:37 GMT https://movieweb.com/ashoka-continues-to-grow-with-ray-stevenson/ Nothing embodies what fans love about the Star Wars universe more than the characters themselves. The galaxy far, far away is full of diverse alien species with differing natural strengths, and each character comes with a backstory as interesting as their alien origin. Iconic characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader are referenced in everyday language by people who have not even watched the movies. Star Wars' expansive universe gives fans a chance to look at characters over a lifetime in a way other stories do not. Here are some of the Star Wars characters that changed the most and why their progression matters.

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:52:19 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-characters/ After making her first live action appearance in The Mandalorian, the transition of originally animated Star Wars character Ahsoka Tano to her own series Star Wars: Ahsoka is continuing to pick up pace as the Disney+ limited series has now added Pacific Rim: Uprising star Ivanna Sakhno to its cast list opposite Rosario Dawson in the title role and Natasha Liu Bordizzo. The Mandalorian spin-off series is just one of the many new Star Wars projects coming to Disney+ in the near future and will see the Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Rebels character coming into her own.

]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:21:50 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-tv-show-ivanna-sakhno-star-wars/ There's plenty of Hayden Christensen to go around in the Star Wars universe. Ahead of the actor's return as Anakin Skywalker in the upcoming series Obi-Wan Kenobi, it's being reported that Christensen will reprise the role again in the separate series Ahsoka. The news comes from THR but has not had an official announcement from Disney at this time.

]]> Sat, 23 Oct 2021 11:45:11 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-hayden-christensen-returning/ A new report has emerged suggesting another animated character could be making their live-action debut. This could be in the upcoming Ahsoka series starring Rosario Dawson as the titular character. Dawson made her debut in The Mandalorian season 2 after the Mandalorian found her while searching for Jedi. The series will be set after Return of the Jedi, but before the beginning of the sequel trilogy.

]]> Mon, 05 Jul 2021 23:17:48 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-disney-plus-tv-show-barriss-offee/ Disney+ is very much in the Star Wars business, with several spin-offs and stories now being planned in the wake of the success of The Mandalorian. One such series will center on Ahsoka Tano, and a supposed leaked Ahsoka series synopsis may have now revealed several tantalizing details that are sure to put a smile on Star Wars fans' faces everywhere.

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:02:15 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-tv-show-synopsis-characters-disney-plus/ Actor Mena Massoud has just fueled rumors that he may be headed to a galaxy far, far away. The Aladdin star has been linked to a major role in the Star Wars franchise. Namely, he is rumored to be up for the role of Jedi Ezra Bridger. If these rumors are true, Massoud would be bringing the Star Wars Rebels character to life in live-action. While the casting hasn't been confirmed by anyone at Disney or Lucasfilm, the actor has just dumped some fuel on the fire with a recent Instagram post.

]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:43:43 GMT https://movieweb.com/star-wars-mena-massoud-ezra-bridger-instagram-tease/ It is all but confirmed that we are, at some point, getting a live-action version of Grand Admiral Thrawn in the Star Wars galaxy. Most likely on the small screen, thanks to an ever-important name-drop that we got in The Mandalorian season 2. For years, fans have pegged Benedict Cumberbatch as the perfect actor to bring the beloved villain to life. Now, Cumberbatch has weighed in as to whether or not that would be something he's interested in doing.

]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:13:32 GMT https://movieweb.com/thrawn-star-wars-ahsoka-benedict-cumberbatch-casting/ Aladdin actor Mena Massoud is reportedly in talks with Disney and Lucasfilm to join the cast of Ahsoka as Ezra Bridger. The Mandalorian spin-off is currently in the development phase with Dave Filoni at the helm. Late last year, Disney confirmed and announced a lot of various new Star Wars projects, with the Disney+ series surrounding fan-favorite character Ahsoka Tano being one of the most popular. Rosario Dawson introduced the live-action version of the character in season 2 of The Mandalorian, which just left fans wanting more.

]]> Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:55:50 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-disney-plus-series-mena-massoud-ezra-bridger/ Rosario Dawson has shared a new video of herself from The Mandalorian set transforming into Ahsoka Tano. Dawson was first introduced as the Star Wars fan-favorite character in the second season of the hit Disney+ series. Ashley Eckstein voiced the character in The Clone Wars and Dawson introduced Tano to a new audience as the live-action version of the character. Dave Filoni is currently developing the Ahsoka Tano spin-off Disney+ series.

]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:33:13 GMT https://movieweb.com/mandalorian-rosario-dawson-ahsoka-tano-transformation-video/ Lars Mikkelsen is reportedly playing Grand Admiral Thrawn in the upcoming Ahsoka Disney+ series. The fan-favorite character was name dropped in season 2 of The Mandalorian by Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano. The Rebels character has been rumored to join the live-action Star Wars franchise for years now. There were even rumors that Thrawn was going to show up in 2019's The Rise of Skywalker, though that obviously did not end up happening in the end. However, it seems like Dave Filoni is ready to reintroduce the villain in Ahsoka.

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:58:18 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-tv-show-thrawn-lars-mikkelsen/ Star Wars fans want Robert Downey Jr. to portray Grand Admiral Thrawn in the upcoming live-action Ahsoka series. The Mandalorian season 2 introduced the world to the live-action version of Ahsoka Tano, who was played by Rosario Dawson. It was revealed that Thrawn is still alive and the Jedi is on his trail, which many believe will be a big portion of the recently announced Disney+ series. Could the Tony Stark actor be the right choice to bring Thrawn to life?

]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:59:36 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-tv-show-robert-downey-jr-thrawn/ A new Star Wars fan theory posits that the upcoming Ahsoka Disney+ series may fix a major plot hole from The Last Jedi. Fans were beyond excited to see the live-action version of Ahsoka Tano in The Mandalorian season 2. She was a great help to Din Djarin on his mission, even revealing the Child's real name to be Grogu. Tano was the one who sent Djarin and Grogu to the temple on Tython, which resulted in a whole new adventure that concluded with Luke Skywalker appearing to train Grogu.

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2020 23:58:22 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-disney-plus-series-last-jedi-plot-holes/ Some new details have been revealed for a couple of recently announced Star Wars projects, namely Ahsoka and Rangers of the New Republic. The details were revealed by Jon Favreau, executive producer and writer of The Mandalorian, who has become an increasingly large part of the franchise. While much remains mysterious, Favreau has at least confirmed the rough timeline for the shows.

]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 21:39:22 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-rangers-new-republic-disney-plus-update-details/ After months of rumors, Disney and Lucasfilm are bringing two spin-offs having to do with The Mandalorian. Ahsoka and Rangers of the New Republic are the two new show that will premiere in 2021, exclusively on Disney+. The first of these two new shows features the return of Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano. The actress made her debut in The Mandalorian season 2 and fans were more than excited to see the character in live-action form and are looking forward to a lot more.

]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 23:51:23 GMT https://movieweb.com/ahsoka-series-rangers-of-the-new-republic-disney-plus/