<p>I haven't had a lot of fun from most live-action<em> Star Wars </em>TV shows. I am being kind here. I hated most of them. It appears, as it does with a lot of television on streaming services, as though Disney has been consistently churning them out like mass-produced commodities rather than allowing genuine artistry to flourish. Stars Wars sells, Disney thought. Why not just spend millions and millions to create more such products? We find ourselves inundated with content, so to speak, rather than experiencing true artistry. With the sole exception of <em>Andor</em>, which indeed was something of a stunning surprise to me, there is little creativity or verve to be seen that made these stories set in a galaxy far, far away special.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rosario Dawson-led <em>Ahsoka</em>, I am sad to say, is more like <em>The Book of Boba Fett</em> rather than <em>Andor</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>I do have one good thing to say about the show, and it is the production quality, a hallmark of modern <em>Star Wars </em>adaptations. Disney, after all, does not have any lack of money. Where to put that money, and to whom... is, I believe, the problem here. Dave Filoni, who is basically the Kevin Feige of <em>Star Wars </em>TV universe, is the creator here. His work, I feel, has been something of a hit-and-miss, and more often a miss. I like <em>The Mandalorian</em>, on which he collaborates with Jon Favreau, but I like it warily as though it would bite me when I least expect it. By biting me I mean, of course,&nbsp;confounding and needless cameos.</p>

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<h2><strong><em>Ahsoka </em>holds promise, until you watch it</strong></h2>

<p>And here we are, with <em>Ahsoka</em>, a series born from the creative nucleus of Filoni's vision. I am not a<em> Star Wars</em> geek who digs too deep into the lore, I loved the original trilogy, and indeed, I loved <em>The Last Jedi</em>, probably the most divisive film in the entire franchise. I approach the franchise with an appreciation for its narrative potential because George Lucas did build an immersive, immensely detailed world with lots to explore and discover. And <em>Ahsoka </em>beckoned me with promises of both greatness and challenges.</p>

<p>Only two episodes were provided to the critics, but they hold little promise. And unless the series does a 180 and provides exciting storytelling and fresh character beats, I believe <em>Ahsoka </em>will also be forgotten as soon as it finishes airing.</p>

<p>There are moments of character depth and the expansion of the franchise's intricate lore. However, beneath the surface, certain issues persist — especially the penchant for fan service and an overreliance on pre-existing Star Wars material. The series seamlessly introduces characters from these animated realms into live-action terrain, but without prior familiarity, their significance may be lost on newcomers. And worse, it makes no effort to make any of it interesting. This is just copious amounts of exposition, hopelessly aiming to bridge the gap by fleshing out relationships and backgrounds.</p>

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<p>This necessity of bridging gaps is one thing that instantly takes me out of the experience with these interconnected universes. While occasional references and callbacks can be fun, there's a palpable urgency to interlink plot threads from disparate shows and films at the expense of the ongoing story. Star Wars tales are increasingly born in the interstices of existing sagas, often lacking the autonomy to stand on their own.&nbsp;</p>

<p>I don't want to do my homework before watching a TV show.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong><em>Ahsoka </em>also fails at faithfully translating animation to live-action</strong></h2>

<p>Also translating an originally animated story to live action faithfully can often be an unrewarding and difficult experience. But then why do it in the first place? The constraints in <em>Ahsoka </em>become most apparent in the action, where the fluidity and kinetic charisma of the animated version turns into drab, awkward, and wooden sequences. Visuals, too, occasionally fall short, with muted exteriors, drab colours, and a disconnect between characters and their surroundings. This deficiency dilutes the immersive quality that characterised the original version.</p>

<p>At the heart of it all lies the persistent struggle to recapture the essence of the past, whether rooted in Rebels or The Clone Wars. This endeavour weighs on <em>Ahsoka</em>, casting a shadow over the promise it holds. The remainder of the season might yet prove me wrong as I said earlier, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I do feel bad for Dawson, who deserves better.</p>

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I haven't had a lot of fun from most live-action Star Wars TV shows. I am being kind here. I hated most of them. It appears, as it does with a lot of television on streaming services, as though Disney has been consistently churning them out like mass-produced commodities rather than allowing genuine artistry to flourish.

I haven't had a lot of fun from most live-action Star Wars TV shows. I am being kind here. I hated most of them. It appears, as it does with a lot of television on streaming services, as though Disney has been consistently churning them out like mass-produced commodities rather than allowing genuine artistry to flourish. Stars Wars sells, Disney thought. Why not just spend millions and millions to create more such products? We find ourselves inundated with content, so to speak, rather than experiencing true artistry. With the sole exception of Andor, which indeed was something of a stunning surprise to me, there is little creativity or verve to be seen that made these stories set in a galaxy far, far away special. Also Read: From A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker, a definitive ranking of every Star Wars movie Rosario Dawson-led Ahsoka, I am sad to say, is more like The Book of Boba Fett rather than Andor. I do have one good thing to say about the show, and it is the production quality, a hallmark of modern Star Wars adaptations. Disney, after all, does not have any lack of money. Where to put that money, and to whom... is, I believe, the problem here. Dave Filoni, who is basically the Kevin Feige of Star Wars TV universe, is the creator here. His work, I feel, has been something of a hit-and-miss, and more often a miss. I like The Mandalorian, on which he collaborates with Jon Favreau, but I like it warily as though it would bite me when I least expect it. By biting me I mean, of course, confounding and needless cameos. Ahsoka holds promise, until you watch it And here we are, with Ahsoka, a series born from the creative nucleus of Filoni's vision. I am not a Star Wars geek who digs too deep into the lore, I loved the original trilogy, and indeed, I loved The Last Jedi, probably the most divisive film in the entire franchise. I approach the franchise with an appreciation for its narrative potential because George Lucas did build an immersive, immensely detailed world with lots to explore and discover. And Ahsoka beckoned me with promises of both greatness and challenges. Only two episodes were provided to the critics, but they hold little promise. And unless the series does a 180 and provides exciting storytelling and fresh character beats, I believe Ahsoka will also be forgotten as soon as it finishes airing. There are moments of character depth and the expansion of the franchise's intricate lore. However, beneath the surface, certain issues persist — especially the penchant for fan service and an overreliance on pre-existing Star Wars material. The series seamlessly introduces characters from these animated realms into live-action terrain, but without prior familiarity, their significance may be lost on newcomers. And worse, it makes no effort to make any of it interesting. This is just copious amounts of exposition, hopelessly aiming to bridge the gap by fleshing out relationships and backgrounds. Also Read: Blue Beetle movie review: DC's latest will cure your superhero fatigue This necessity of bridging gaps is one thing that instantly takes me out of the experience with these interconnected universes. While occasional references and callbacks can be fun, there's a palpable urgency to interlink plot threads from disparate shows and films at the expense of the ongoing story. Star Wars tales are increasingly born in the interstices of existing sagas, often lacking the autonomy to stand on their own. I don't want to do my homework before watching a TV show. Ahsoka also fails at faithfully translating animation to live-action Also translating an originally animated story to live action faithfully can often be an unrewarding and difficult experience. But then why do it in the first place? The constraints in Ahsoka become most apparent in the action, where the fluidity and kinetic charisma of the animated version turns into drab, awkward, and wooden sequences. Visuals, too, occasionally fall short, with muted exteriors, drab colours, and a disconnect between characters and their surroundings. This deficiency dilutes the immersive quality that characterised the original version. At the heart of it all lies the persistent struggle to recapture the essence of the past, whether rooted in Rebels or The Clone Wars. This endeavour weighs on Ahsoka, casting a shadow over the promise it holds. The remainder of the season might yet prove me wrong as I said earlier, but I wouldn't hold my breath. I do feel bad for Dawson, who deserves better. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ahsoka early review: A galaxy far, far from greatness

<p>The cast of the upcoming 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' show continues to grow! Now, 'Vikings' star Ray Stevenson, who voiced Gar Saxon on 'Star Wars Rebels' and 'The Clone War', has joined the next Star Wars live-action series.&nbsp;<br />
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Details on Stevenson’s character are being kept under wraps, but as per the reports, he will be playing the role of a villain in the series.</p>

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Disney+’s upcoming spinoff of 'The Mandalorian' starring Rosario Dawson, centres on fan-favourite character Ahsoka Tano, a Jedi Knight survivor popular on the animation side of Star Wars who made her live-action debut in the second season of The Mandalorian and appeared in an episode of 'The Book of Boba Fett'.<br />
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The series is scheduled to begin filming in Los Angeles in April.</p>

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The series cast also includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ukrainian actress Ivanna Sakhno and Australian thespian Natasha Liu Bordizzo. Hayden Christensen is reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker.<br />
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The limited series is written by Dave Filoni and exec produced by Filoni and Jon Favreau.</p>


The cast of the upcoming 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' show continues to grow! Now, 'Vikings' star Ray Stevenson, who voiced Gar Saxon on 'Star Wars Rebels' and 'The Clone War', has joined the next Star Wars live-action series.

The cast of the upcoming 'Star Wars: Ahsoka' show continues to grow! Now, 'Vikings' star Ray Stevenson, who voiced Gar Saxon on 'Star Wars Rebels' and 'The Clone War', has joined the next Star Wars live-action series. Details on Stevenson’s character are being kept under wraps, but as per the reports, he will be playing the role of a villain in the series. Rapper Kodak Black, 3 others injured in shooting at Justin Bieber concert after-party Disney+’s upcoming spinoff of 'The Mandalorian' starring Rosario Dawson, centres on fan-favourite character Ahsoka Tano, a Jedi Knight survivor popular on the animation side of Star Wars who made her live-action debut in the second season of The Mandalorian and appeared in an episode of 'The Book of Boba Fett'. The series is scheduled to begin filming in Los Angeles in April. Juliette Binoche stars in Berlinale tale of love destroyed in an instant The series cast also includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ukrainian actress Ivanna Sakhno and Australian thespian Natasha Liu Bordizzo. Hayden Christensen is reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker. The limited series is written by Dave Filoni and exec produced by Filoni and Jon Favreau.

'Vikings' star Ray Stevenson to join Rosario Dawson upcoming Star Wars series 'Ahsoka'

<p><strong>Rosario Dawson </strong>made her first appearance in the Star Wars universe with the latest episode&nbsp;of 'The Mandalorian', playing the iconic character Ahsoka Tano.<br />
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The beloved&nbsp;character that originated in the animated shows 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels', with Tano voiced by Ashley Eckstein and has been one of the most talked-about characters for the fans. In 'The Mandalorian'<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-mandalorian-season-2-latest-episode-reveals-baby-yodas-real-name--his-origin-346025"> the character reveals the name and origin of Baby Yoda.</a></p>

<p>In an interview with Vanity Fair, Dawson revealed&nbsp;that fans were the 'biggest reason' she landed the role.</p>

<p>''It first came from fans online. Someone tweeted me and fancast me. I retweeted back and I was like, 'Absolutely, yes please' and '#AhsokaLives,'' she began.</p>

<p>'And apparently, that got the attention of someone who has been doing the Star Wars press for years,' Dawson added. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The actress added the tweet was 'forwarded' to Star Wars Rebels creator Dave Filoni, who also wrote The Mandalorian's episode 'Chapter 13: The Jedi', where Tano debuts.<br />
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<p>"That kind of started a whole thing. I was like, "Oh my goodness, did I just get fan-cast in something?" And then nothing happened,' she added.</p>

<p>Filoni himself added, 'That was the first time and I looked at Rosario and I thought, Huh. Yeah, I think maybe she would make a good Ahsoka.'<br />
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<p>"I just kept loosely aware of what she was up to, and she was doing some Marvel things. But I’d seen interviews with her where she would talk about wanting to play the character and her excitement, so it was interesting,"&nbsp;Filoni added.</p>

<p>He also clarified that there were no formal plans to bring in the Ahsoka Tano character at that time, but he brought her up when speaking with The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau.</p>

<p>"But when I started working with Jon Favreau, I’d bring up the character and he’s like, "Well, who are you thinking of playing her?" I said, "Well, Rosario Dawson’s top of my list," and he’s like, "I know her!" So immediately that starts to fit really well,' he said.</p>

<p>Dawson added she got a FaceTime call with Favreau and Filoni as they were 'building out' the show, adding, 'and I got to have a behind-the-scenes look at visuals and concept [from] what they were planning on doing with this second season.'</p>

<p>On being asked if she was aware of the character,&nbsp;Dawson added that she had seen some of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the animated series that preceded Star Wars Rebels, where Tano debuted.</p>

<p>"Once I got the role, I actually went and started watching everything in its order. I started seeing a lot more of the connective tissue," she said.</p>

<p>In 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars', Tano leaving the Order was a 'major trigger' for Anakin Skywalker, played by Hayden Christensen in the Star Wars prequels, to head to the Dark Side and become Darth Vader.</p>

<p>Dawson also revealed that she had another interest in that character because she was in the same acting class with Hayden Christensen as a teenager.</p>

<p>"I had a particular kind of interest in her and in that character because when I first started acting at 15, I did this movie, Kids, and I got paid like $1,000 to work on it. When the movie came out, I decided at 16 that I wanted to continue pursuing acting. My dad’s mom said, “Well, if you’re going to do that, and you’re 16 years old, then you need to study acting,” and put me in Strasberg. And it happened to be that summer when Hayden Christensen was in—we had the same class," she said.</p>


Rosario Dawson made her first appearance in the Star Wars universe with the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian', playing the iconic character Ahsoka Tano. The beloved character that originated in the animated shows 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels', with Tano voiced by Ashley Eckstein and has been one of the most talked-about characters for the fans.

Rosario Dawson made her first appearance in the Star Wars universe with the latest episode of 'The Mandalorian', playing the iconic character Ahsoka Tano. The beloved character that originated in the animated shows 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels', with Tano voiced by Ashley Eckstein and has been one of the most talked-about characters for the fans. In 'The Mandalorian' the character reveals the name and origin of Baby Yoda. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Dawson revealed that fans were the 'biggest reason' she landed the role. ''It first came from fans online. Someone tweeted me and fancast me. I retweeted back and I was like, 'Absolutely, yes please' and '#AhsokaLives,'' she began. 'And apparently, that got the attention of someone who has been doing the Star Wars press for years,' Dawson added. The actress added the tweet was 'forwarded' to Star Wars Rebels creator Dave Filoni, who also wrote The Mandalorian's episode 'Chapter 13: The Jedi', where Tano debuts. Also read: 'The Mandalorian' Season 2 review: First two episodes promise a thrilling journey into the known 'Star Wars' galaxy "That kind of started a whole thing. I was like, "Oh my goodness, did I just get fan-cast in something?" And then nothing happened,' she added. Filoni himself added, 'That was the first time and I looked at Rosario and I thought, Huh. Yeah, I think maybe she would make a good Ahsoka.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by rosariodawson (@rosariodawson) × "I just kept loosely aware of what she was up to, and she was doing some Marvel things. But I’d seen interviews with her where she would talk about wanting to play the character and her excitement, so it was interesting," Filoni added. He also clarified that there were no formal plans to bring in the Ahsoka Tano character at that time, but he brought her up when speaking with The Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau. "But when I started working with Jon Favreau, I’d bring up the character and he’s like, "Well, who are you thinking of playing her?" I said, "Well, Rosario Dawson’s top of my list," and he’s like, "I know her!" So immediately that starts to fit really well,' he said. Dawson added she got a FaceTime call with Favreau and Filoni as they were 'building out' the show, adding, 'and I got to have a behind-the-scenes look at visuals and concept [from] what they were planning on doing with this second season.' On being asked if she was aware of the character, Dawson added that she had seen some of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the animated series that preceded Star Wars Rebels, where Tano debuted. "Once I got the role, I actually went and started watching everything in its order. I started seeing a lot more of the connective tissue," she said. In 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars', Tano leaving the Order was a 'major trigger' for Anakin Skywalker, played by Hayden Christensen in the Star Wars prequels, to head to the Dark Side and become Darth Vader. Dawson also revealed that she had another interest in that character because she was in the same acting class with Hayden Christensen as a teenager. "I had a particular kind of interest in her and in that character because when I first started acting at 15, I did this movie, Kids, and I got paid like $1,000 to work on it. When the movie came out, I decided at 16 that I wanted to continue pursuing acting. My dad’s mom said, “Well, if you’re going to do that, and you’re 16 years old, then you need to study acting,” and put me in Strasberg. And it happened to be that summer when Hayden Christensen was in—we had the same class," she said.

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