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The Star Wars franchise has somewhat stagnated in recent years with some of its most high-profile projects failing critically and commercially. As a result, it is safe to say that the franchise needs an influx of new ideas, and exploring the tragic backstory of one important prequel trilogy character might be the way for the franchise to move forward.

Kathleen Kennedy needs a hit project to save Star Wars (Credit: IGN | YouTube).

While The Mandalorian and the shows adjacent to it have explored the era after Darth Vader’s return to the light side, the era before the prequel trilogy is ripe with storytelling opportunities. As a result, Kathleen Kennedy needs to develop a project focusing on the only character, who has a backstory as dark as Darth Vader that needs to be brought to life in the space opera franchise.

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It's now been two years since Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi premiered Disney+ and Lucasfilm has finally named the mysterious Inquisitor who tracked down and attacked Ahsoka Tano in the series. 

That story played out shortly after the events of Revenge of the Sith, but contradicted E.K. Johnston's Ahsoka novel and seemed to suggest that Dave Filoni had no qualms about retconning or ignoring what happens in books or comics. 

That was evident from how Tales of the Jedi changed everything from Ahsoka's first meeting with Bail Organa to how she got her "Fulcrum" codename.

Regardless, as we first reported on SFFGazette.com, the new Star Wars Encyclopedia establishes that the mysterious villain is officially known as the "First Brother."

"One of Darth Vader's Force-attuned Jedi hunters," reads the official character description, "this Inquisitor is dispatched to follow a tip that a Jedi has appeared in a remote village.

The history of the Star Wars canon is quite lengthy and complicated. It all began with George Lucas’ films and expanded to include the Legends universe. However, when Disney acquired Lucasfilm, much of that was retconned and updated, with only the films and a few other works remaining part of the official Disney canon; everything else became non-canon.

While some elements from the old Legends universe have gradually been reintroduced into the current canon, Disney is focused on creating its own version of Star Wars. This means we can expect both new insights and some continuity challenges along the way. In this report, we’ll discuss a recent development that highlights both aspects.

Do you remember the mysterious Inquisitor Ahsoka Tano battled in Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi? The latest Star Wars Encyclopedia has revealed more details about this Inquisitor, but it appears that this has led to some continuity problems!

The history of the Star Wars canon is a long and complex one, as you might imagine. It all started with Lucas’ films, then it evolved to include the Legends universe, but when Disney bought Lucasfilm, it was all retconned and revamped, with the cinematic works and only a few other ones remaining canon in the Disney era. Everything else became non-canon.

While some parts of the old Legends universe were slowly integrated into the current canon, Disney is building its own Star Wars canon, so it is only natural to expect both new revelations as well as some continuity issues from time to time. In this report, we are going to talk about a piece of news that is actually both.

Namely, do you remember the mysterious Inquisitor that Ahsoka Tano fought in Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi? Well, the most recent Star Wars Encyclopedia provides us with more information on the Inquisitor,...

This was a pleasant surprise that no one was expecting about Yoda when it came the the most recent Star Wars novel which is all about Mace Windu.

Via the YouTube channel Star Wars Explained, it's been revealed that Yoda's original Jedi master, N'Kata Del Gormo, from Star Wars Legends is canon again! This is thanks to an entry of the novel Star Wars Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss. There is a bit of a catch to this being "canon" though.

As Alex Damon describes in his video, even in the Extended Universe timeline, it was a legend that was told of Yoda's early days of training. Supposedly, he crashed landed on the planet in the Hysalria system which is where he met N'Kata Del Gormo. The Jedi Master took a young Yoda on as his padawan until Yoda would be rescued by the Republic later.

The new canon doesn't...

Since Irvin Kirshner directed The Empire Strikes Back in 1980, many creators have stepped into the director's chair to work on the franchise. From Kirshner to Gareth Edwards to the late Carl Weathers, the list has been vast and brought their unique style and vision. Now, the latest series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, has a slew of talented directors ready to take on the mantle.

Showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford have assembled a unique lineup. Watts himself comes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having directed the recently released Spider-Man trilogy. Other directors who have signed are Bryce Dallas Howard, Lee Issac Chung, David Lowery, Jack Schreier, Daniel Kwan, and Daniel Scheinert, all of whom are slated to direct an episode.

The Daniels are coming off their work Everything Everywhere All at Once, which took him best picture two years ago at the Academy Awards. Both Howard and Chung have directed...

Heads up, High Republic fans! The full summary of the next audio drama, Star Wars The High Republic: Tempest Breaker, has been revealed!

Author Cavan Scott shared across his social media channels, this one via Bluesky, his excitement for the reveal! The blurb comes from the publisher Penguin Random House UK's website, and it says:

Lourna Dee is not a villain. She’s not a hero. She’s a survivor. The former Tempest Runner, wanted by both her Nihil allies and the Republic, has evaded imprisonment and death from both groups more times than she can count. But even Lourna cannot outrun the mysterious blight that devours everything wherever it appears. And Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil, has announced that only he knows the secret to stopping it.

Desperate, the Republic and Jedi turn to Lourna with an offer: help the Jedi stop the blight, and in return,...

In 2022, Star Wars fans were met with the surprise hit animated series Tales of the Jedi in the style of its parent show, The Clone Wars. Veterans of the franchise might be familiar with the name of the newer series. However, some fans might not know this isn't the first time there has been a Tales series in a galaxy far, far away.

Let’s take a look at the original Tales of the Jedi.

Star Wars is a franchise with decades of stories across every medium imaginable. The saga is just three years away from celebrating half a century of storytelling. With an entire universe of works to read, it’s easy to gloss over the hidden gems from the past.

One of these tales comes in the form of a comic series from the 90s called Tales of the Jedi by the late great Tom Veitch and Kevin J. Anderson.

Ian McDiarmid's acting career stretches back to 1972 when he appeared in a production of "Hamlet" at the Open Space Theater in London. He continued a prolific stage career while simultaneously moving to film in 1976 with his cinematic debut "The Likely Lads," a bawdy comedy film. McDiarmid might first have been recognized by mainstream American audiences thanks to his appearance in Matthew Robbins' 1981 fantasy film "Dragonslayer," although he assured a permanent spot in the pop culture canon in 1983 when he appeared as the evil Emperor in Richard Marquand's "Return of the Jedi."

Because that film was part of the "Star Wars" series, McDiarmid might have been at peace with the fact that he'd likely appear in future sequels. It would take another 16 years, but McDiarmid returned as a young version of the Emperor in George Lucas' "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace." That film was a prequel...

The Star Wars franchise started its Hollywood journey back in 1977 with the George Lucas-helmed movie. Since then, it has produced many more projects, including live-action and animation, for both TV and movie. Its latest presentation is The Acolyte, a Disney+ series set at the end of the High Republic era. It happens all before the main story of the saga starts with the prequel series, and then the Skywalker series.

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The Acolyte has been getting a lot of criticism since it premiered. For its story, characters, and a lot of other parts of the show that fans have been less than impressed with. But it is not the only show that has been getting trolled recently, as an animated project – Tales of the Empire – is getting similar reactions from fans.

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire Includes a Non-Binary Character In Its...

“Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic” (Kotor) is a role-playing game developed by BioWare and published by LucasArts. It came out in 2003 and is considered one of the best Star Wars games.

The game is set about 4,000 years before the Galactic Empire, during the early years of the ancient Galactic Republic. It follows the “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi” comics and focuses on the Mandalorian Wars, where the Mandalorian warrior society invaded the Republic. Despite the Jedi’s hesitation, two renegade Jedi Knights, Revan and Malak, led the Republic’s forces against the Mandalorians.

The game received widespread praise and won many awards, including the Game Developers Choice Awards’ 2004 Game of the Year and BAFTA Games Awards’ Best Xbox Game of the Year. GameSpot named it the Best Xbox Game of July 2003 and Best Computer Game of November 2003. Fans have been asking for a reboot or live-action adaptation for a long time.

‘Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic’ (Kotor) is a role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by LucasArts. It was released in 2003, and since then, it’s been lauded as one of the best Star Wars games.

The game is set around 4,000 years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, exploring the earlier years of the ancient Galactic Republic following the events of the “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi” comics. The game’s backstory revolves around the Mandalorian Wars, a pan-galactic conflict initiated by the Mandalorian warrior society invading the Republic. Despite Jedi reluctance, two renegade Jedi Knights, Revan, and Malak, led a Republic force to war against the Mandalorians.

The game received universal acclaim. It won numerous awards, including Game Developers Choice Awards’ 2004 Game of the Year and BAFTA Games Awards’ Best Xbox Game of the Year. GameSpot named it the Best Xbox Game of July...

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Star Wars: The Acolyte will transport fans to the uncharted territory of the High Republic Era, a century before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. This unexplored era promises to introduce new characters while possibly featuring some familiar faces and names.

The Acolyte has already unveiled its central players, led by the Formidable Jedi Master Sol, portrayed by Lee Jung-Jae, and the talented former Padawan Mae, played by Amandla Stenberg.

The A-list cast also includes Carrie-Anne Moss as Jedi Master Indara, Rebecca Henderson as Vernestra Rwoh, Jodie Turner-Smith as Mother Aniseya, Dafne Keen as Jecki Lon, Manny Jacinto as Qimir, Charlie Barnett as Yord Fandar, and Joonas Suotamo as Kelnacca.

Though their roles were explicitly created for the new Disney+ series, here are five existing characters we can see appearing in The Acolyte.

‘Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic’ (Kotor) is a critically acclaimed role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by LucasArts in 2003. Set approximately 4,000 years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, the game delves into the early years of the ancient Galactic Republic, following the events of the “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi” comics.

The game’s narrative centers on the Mandalorian Wars, a galaxy-spanning conflict instigated by the invasion of the Republic by the Mandalorian warrior society. Despite Jedi hesitation, two rogue Jedi Knights, Revan and Malak, lead a Republic force against the Mandalorians. Following their victory, Revan and Malak disappear, only to reappear with a Sith armada, launching an invasion against the Republic. Malak, now a Dark Lord of the Sith, escalates hostilities, leading to Jedi casualties and internal division within their ranks.

The game garnered widespread acclaim and earned numerous accolades, including Game Developers...

‘Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic’ (Kotor) is a role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by LucasArts. It was released in 2003, and since then, it’s been lauded as one of the best Star Wars games.

The game is set around 4,000 years before the rise of the Galactic Empire, exploring the earlier years of the ancient Galactic Republic following the events of the “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi” comics. The game’s backstory revolves around the Mandalorian Wars, a pan-galactic conflict initiated by the Mandalorian warrior society invading the Republic. Despite Jedi reluctance, two renegade Jedi Knights, Revan and Malak, lead a Republic force to war against the Mandalorians. After their victory, Revan and Malak vanish, only to return with a Sith armada, launching an invasion against the Republic. Malak, now Dark Lord of the Sith, continues his aggression, causing Jedi casualties and fracturing their order.

Star Wars fans still have plenty of Disney+ content to look forward to in 2024. 

Since the start of the year, Lucasfilm released three animated projects, including the third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, new episodes of Young Jedi Adventures, and the Tales of the Jedi spin-off, Tales of the Empire. 

Fortunately, that is only the start as three 2024 Star Wars releases are still on the way. 

Read full article on The Direct.

6 Must-Watch Star Wars Animated Episodes - Main Image

Since Disney+ launched, Star Wars animation has been booming, attracting new audiences and rekindling the passion of longtime fans. The intricate storytelling and lush visuals have established animated Star Wars as a cornerstone of the franchise.

While every series contributes to the Star Wars galaxy, some episodes stand out as must-see viewing for fans, both old and new. Here are the top episodes that shape the story and provide deeper insights into the characters we know and love.

6. Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - The Dooku Tale

Count Dooku is a character shrouded in mystery for movie-only fans. He appears as an antagonist in Attack of the Clones and meets his end in Revenge of the Sith. However, the three Dooku-centric episodes in Tales of the Jedi unravel his backstory, revealing the man behind the cape.

From episodes 1 to 4 in season one,...

There will be spoilers for "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire" Episode 1 "The Path of Fear," so beware.

"Star Wars: Tales of the Empire" (watch the trailer here) is the follow-up to the animated "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" shorts from 2022. The initial series followed Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano through formative moments and turning points in their lives. This iteration of the show brings us a look at Morgan Elsbeth, a relatively new character introduced in the second season of "The Mandalorian" and Barris Offee, the Jedi Padawan who betrayed Ahsoka Tano on "The Clone Wars" and framed her for murder.

The very first episode takes us back to "The Clone Wars," in the midst of a battle we've seen before on the planet Dathomir. During "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," the Witches of Dathomir played a vital part, as did Dooku's former Sith assassin, Asajj Ventress. But thanks to revelations in "Ahsoka,...

Happy Star Wars Day to all those who celebrate! Disney+ isn’t missing out on the festivities this year, as it will release the brand-new animated series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on Saturday, May 4. The anthology series will follow two main storylines, in the same style of its 2022 predecessor “Tales of the Jedi.” Which of the Empire’s deepest, darkest secrets will be revealed over the course of the show’s six episodes? You can watch Star Wars: Tales of the Empire with a subscription to Disney+.

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About ‘Tales of the Empire’ Premiere

“Tales of the Empire” will center on two figures that played key roles in the Imperial era. The first is Morgan Elsbeth,...

Plot: A six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.

Review: While fans have been somewhat divided over the live-action offerings in the Disney era of Star Wars, we can all agree that the animated projects have been fantastic. From the revival of The Clone Wars to the spin-off The Bad Batch and the unique anthology Visions, animated Star Wars is stronger than ever. Following the 2022 series Tales of the Jedi, the latest series again gives us a bite-sized limited series focusing on secondary characters in the Star Wars canon. Tales of the Empire sounds like it would focus...

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“Size matters not,” Yoda once told us. And so, while Tales Of The Empire — the second anthology of canonical Star Wars animated shorts, following the 2022 collection Tales Of The Jedi — consists of just six bite-sized instalments, running between 10 and 15 minutes each, it’s not to be overlooked. This is short, powerful, punchy storytelling in the Star Wars galaxy, hooking onto under-explored characters and offering narrative morsels that thread together decades of disparate threads.

Last time, the focus was on the fall of Count Dooku and pivotal moments in the life of Ahsoka Tano. Here, the first three episodes are devoted to Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) — the Beskar-spear-swinging Magistrate first introduced in The Mandalorian Season 2, later revealed as a former Dathomir witch intent on heralding the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn in Ahsoka – as she loses everything, and finds new purpose in the embrace of the Empire.

From “Star Wars” to The Beatles and The Beach Boys, everything old is new again this month at Disney+! The streamer is feeling nostalgic and is getting ready for several major premieres this May, including the remaster of the infamous 1969 Beatles documentary “Let It Be” and the premieres of new documentaries on The Beach Boys and visionary Jim Henson.

Disney+’s biggest premiere this month, though, is an international affair: the long-awaited new season of “Doctor Who,” starring Ncuti Gatwa as the recently regenerated Fifteenth Doctor and Millie Gibson as his interdimensional companion Ruby Sunday.

Check out everything coming to Disney+ this May and get your watch list in order with The Streamable’s top 5 picks for the month!

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How Long Are the Episodes in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire? Schedule Explored - Main Image

As The Bad Batch season 3 comes to a close, Star Wars fans can expect a brand-new six-episode animated series on Disney Plus. Here is how long the episodes are in Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.

Tales of the Empire Official Episode Runtime Revealed

The story of the Clone Force 99 escaping the Empire while protecting Omega has come to an end for now. This brings the animated universe of Star Wars to introduce a new storyline about the galaxy's biggest threat: Tales of the Empire.

The Bad Batch ended its run within three seasons at an average runtime of 40-51 minutes per episode. Considering that Tales of the Empire is shorter in comparison, the episodes are potentially less than an hour's runtime.

Since Tales of the Empire is Dave Filoni's highly anticipated...

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire releases on May 4, 2024.

The Lucasfilm dive into Dave Filoni‘s most cherished characters has frustrated some fans. Many loved Ahsoka and the relaunch of Clone Wars adjacent shows. However, others have grown weary of over-using these characters, specifically if they do not have prior knowledge. In many ways, Tales of Empire exists because of the hardcore fans who love Clone Wars and Rebels-era characters. However, the expanding universe has paid dividends already, with greenlit shows and movies based on characters Filoni created from scratch, or co-created.

Yet the question about including more Filoni characters has become a hot-button issue in the fandom. Unlike Tales of the Jedi, this series focuses on more obscure figures within the larger Star Wars canon. Without having seen Ahsoka or deep into Clone Wars, you might never have seen these figures. The results have been inconsistent – providing a backstory...

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire Trailer Features Darth Vader’s Return - Main Image

Star Wars is now gearing up for the upcoming release of Tales of the Empire this weekend. And to give fans a glimpse of what they’re about to see, the franchise has dropped a new trailer featuring the return of Darth Vader on the small screen.

Tales of the Empire, the second season of the Tales series and a sequel to Tales of the Jedi, will bring the franchise’s villains to the forefront.

In addition to Darth Vader, it will also feature Nightsister Elsbeth Morgan, the former Jedi Barriss Offee, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and General Grievous.

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire New Trailer Explored

The new Tales of the Empire trailer has shown the path to the dark side. It gives a deeper look at how one person can join the Galactic...

Star Wars The Phantom Menace: Where Are They Now in 2024 on Film's 25th Anniversary? - Main Image

What happened to the cast of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace since 1999? Where are they now? In celebration of Star Wars: Phantom Menace's 25th anniversary, fans will get to rewatch the entire Skywalker Saga in theaters this May.

Where Are the Original Cast of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in 2024?

As fans reminisce about the first chapter of the Skywalker saga, here's where the cast is, as of 2024!

Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn

Initially starring as Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in 1999's Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Liam Neeson later became involved in several projects in the franchise.

Moving past being best known for his action flicks like Taken, Neeson lent his voice in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker and Tales of the Jedi to reprise his role.

Is Tales of the Empire Star Wars Canon? How Does It Fit into the Timeline? - Main Image

With the show’s release just days away, many are wondering if Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is canon. Along with its place in the canon, some are also asking where it fits in the franchise’s timeline.

This new show was announced back in Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023, and it’s the second season of the Tales series.

All You Need to Know About Tales of the Empire, the New Star Wars Animated Series

The Star Wars Tales series began with the Tales of the Jedi, a six-part anthology series that told new stories about Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano.

For the follow-up, the new season will follow two characters whose lives intertwine with the Galactic Empire – Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth.

These two characters played minor roles in the Prequel Trilogy,...

Star Wars is bringing back Darth Vader for its next Disney+ project.

Tales of the Empire, the second season of Lucasfilm's animated Tales of the Jedi from 2022, will highlight a gallery of the galaxy's baddies, including Barris Offee, Grand Admiral Thrawn, and General Grievous. 

Ahead of the new season's May 4 drop on Disney+, a new teaser offered the best look yet at the franchise's original Sith Lord. 

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Seven characters and actors have been confirmed for Lucasfilm's upcoming Disney+ animated series, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.

Fans were surprised when Disney announced that Season 2 of Tales of the Jedi would shift its focus to exploring the Empire's era. More importantly, these stories would center on some of the franchise's more villainous characters.

Tales of the Empire will drop its full season on Disney+ on Saturday, May 4.

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One of the best and most devastating moments in "Star Wars" is Order 66 in "Revenge of the Sith." To close out the Clone Wars, the clone troopers that have fought beside the Jedi turn and shoot their commanders in the back, on orders from Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious.

The most memorable death is Jedi Aayla Secura on the jungle planet Felucia, shot in the back by Clone Commander Bly and his brothers-in-arms. In one draft of the script (but not the finished film), Aayla is scouting for enemy droids and asking Bly for his input before he shoots, emphasizing her being taken by surprise. The Felucia scene would also feature Bly and the clones fragging Jedi Barriss Offee, but this was deleted, so the "Clone Wars" and "Tales of the Jedi" cartoons took that character in another direction.

That wasn't the only change to the scene. You see, in "Revenge of the Sith,...

The Star Wars universe on Disney+ is expanding once again. The new Star Wars: Tales of the Empire series is coming to the streaming service and is made in the style of the popular Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi series (returning for a second season later this year). New details for the series, key art, and a trailer have been released.

The six episodes, Starring Diana Lee Inosanto, Meredith Salenger, Rya Kihlstedt, Wing T. Chao, Lars Mikkelsen, Jason Isaacs, and Matthew Wood, will show the path taken by two different people in the Galactic Empire.

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Disney+ Unveils Trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire”

A month away from its debut, the new Disney+ and Lucasfilm animated shorts series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” has received its first trailer and key art.

The second installment of “Tales” series, following the critically acclaimed 2022 series “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” the Dave Filoni-created “Tales of the Empire” travels deep inside the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on separate paths and in different eras: young Morgan Elsbeth, who is navigating “the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance,” and former Jedi Barriss Offee, who is doing “what she must do to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.

Watch the trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” below:

The voice cast of the six-episode series is led by Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka...

"You cannot stop what has begun." Disney+ has revealed the main official trailer for a new animated Star Wars series called Tales of the Empire, officially the follow-up second season of the Tales of the Jedi series from 2022. This is a continuation but with an entirely different focus. Tales of the Empire is also split into two arcs - with one following Morgan Elsbeth (voiced by Diana Lee Inosanto) and the other following former Jedi Barriss Offee (voiced by Meredith Salenger). The new series will launch on Star Wars Day, May 4th, coming soon, featuring six episodes in total to enjoy. The talented voice cast for Tales of the Empire includes Diana Lee Inosanto, Meredith Salenger, Rya Kihlstedt, Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor), & Matthew Wood (General Grievous). This looks pretty damn good! Same style as the Tales of the Jedi and Clone Wars series before it,...

Disney+ has released the trailer for Lucasfilm’s upcoming, original animated series ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.’

The new series, which is the second instalment of the ‘Tales’ series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.’

The show is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.

The voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor) and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).

Dave Filoni created the series and is the supervising director. He...

A scene from “Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire”, exclusively on Disney+. © 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & . All Rights Reserved. Brace yourselves to descend into the dark side of the Star Wars universe with Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Tales of the Empire. On May 4th (Star Wars Day), this thrilling animated series launches exclusively on Disney+. Following the acclaimed Tales of the Jedi it vows to unleash an equally captivating adventure. Follow two warriors, Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee, on a six-episode journey into the heart of the Galactic Empire. Experience the complexities of the Imperial world and the fateful choices that shape their destinies. With a talented voice cast, including Diana Lee Inosanto, Meredith Salenger, Rya Kihlstedt, and Jason Isaacs, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire promises to deliver a rich and immersive experience.

The post ‘Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire’ – A Journey Into The Galactic Empire’s Dark Heart appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.

Good news, everyone: The Futurama gang will be back on the delivery route this summer.

The 10-episode Season 12 will arrive Monday, July 29 on Hulu; new episodes stream weekly. This comes after the animated comedy was renewed for Seasons 13 and 14 back in November.

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The upcoming installment finds the occasionally heroic crew embarking on “mind-bending adventures involving birthday party games to the death,...

Well now, this kind of came out of nowhere. Disney+ released the trailer, key art and trailer stills for Lucasfilm’s upcoming animated series Star Wars: Tales of the Empire. This follows the popular first series anthology Tales of the Jedi. The first series focused on fan favorite Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku on divergent paths in the Force. The second series turns our attention to two other characters, Morgan Elsbeth, the Nightsister, and former Jedi, Barriss Offee. Fans will want to know more about Elsbeth, whose journey ended in the first season of the live action series, Ahsoka. Barriss orchestrated the bombing of the Jedi Temple during the Clone Wars animated series, then allowed Ahsoka to take the fall for it before confessing to the...

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A second season of Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi was first announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023, and fans have since been eager to see which characters this season’s installments would be about. Would we see more stories from Ahsoka and Count Dooku, or different characters entirely? Nearly a year after it was first announced, we have a first look at the new season, now named Tales of the Empire.

Tales of the Empire will focus on the stories of The Mandalorian and Ahsoka’s Lady Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) and, to the delight of many, former Jedi Padawan Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger), who was last seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

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The first trailer for Dave Filoni’s Star Wars Tales of the Empire has dropped. The new animated series for Disney+ teases many characters, including the return of a fan favorite.

Star Wars is returning to when the Empire ruled the galaxy with an iron fist. What few Jedi are left are hunted or converted by the Grand Inquisitor. Elsewhere, new villains are forged by the fires ignited by the Separatists during the Clone Wars.

Ok, I’m somewhat interested. Barriss Offee’s storyline is finally being expanded. The last we saw of the former Jedi was when she was being dragged off to prison for her crimes and betrayal of the Order.

However, the biggest thing that caught my attention was the return of General Grievous. The character’s strongest appearance in Star Wars media was always in projects outside of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.

We may...

As Yoda himself once said, "Always two there are, no more, no less… A master and an apprentice." That might now apply to animated anthologies that tie into other in-universe Star Wars stories, because following 2022's Tales Of The Jedi, we now have its dark twin, Tales Of The Empire. Check out the trailer for the new series:

Created and written once again by Dave Filoni (who also serves as supervising director), this, as the title might lead you to believe, features stories from the point of view of the Galactic Empire. We follow two warriors on divergent paths in different eras. One, Morgan Elsbeth channels the loss of everything and everyone she loves into a seething anger that offers the Imperial forces (especially Lars Mikkelsen's Thrawn) something they can exploit.

There is also former Jedi Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger) who is forced to do whatever it takes to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.

There are two sides to every story, but nothing is ever really black and white, good versus evil, or even Jedi versus Empire.

Disney+ animated series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire,” the follow-up to 2022’s “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” centers on the rise of the Galactic Empire. The six-episode show follows two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras: After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, per the official synopsis, while former Jedi Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger) does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.

The voice cast also includes Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor), and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).

“Ahsoka” showrunner and Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni created the series...

Here’s an unexpected treat for “Star Wars” fans on their favorite annual holiday, May the 4th: a follow-up to the acclaimed 2022 animated series “Star Wars: Tales Of The Jedi.” And fans of that series should expect more of the same from “Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire.” The six-episode new season shares the same animation style as its predecessor along two all-new stories.

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Lucasfilm has revealed the first teaser trailer for "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire." Though not exactly a season 2, per se, this serves as a follow-up to 2022's acclaimed "Tales of the Jedi." That show was a series of animated shorts that focused on two interwoven tales of Jedi at crucial times in their development, namely Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku before he fell to the dark side. Similarly, this new series will be focusing on two different figures within the Empire: Morgan Elsbeth and former Jedi Barriss Offee. Check it out for yourself above.

This trailer offers a lot for hardcore "Star Wars" fans to dig into. We're going to be learning a lot more about Morgan Elsbeth, who fans of "Ahsoka" will be familiar with. We're also going to get more of Grand Admiral Thrawn in his younger years. Meanwhile, "Clone Wars" and prequel fans are going to dive deeper with Barriss Offee,...

Today, Disney+ released the trailer and key art for Lucasfilm’s upcoming original animated series Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.

The new series, which is the second installment of the Tales series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.

Tales of the Empire launches exclusively on Disney+ on Star Wars Day, May 4, with all six episodes.

Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras.

After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.

The voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao...

Known for his portrayal of Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace, Liam Neeson is loved unanimously. And his return to the silver screen as the Jedi Master would surely be an exciting ordeal for the fans. But in his recent interview, the actor gave rather disappointing news regarding his return.

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The Star Wars franchise has captivated generations of viewers. With its iconic characters and rich lore, the franchise has left a lasting impact on not only the industry but fans around the globe. The franchise has evolved dynamically. Fans are always eager to see familiar faces return. One such face is of the esteemed actor, Liam Neeson.

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Liam Neeson’s Star Wars character has always been one of the more fascinating heroes of the franchise.

It’s hard to believe it’s been 47 years since we first witnessed the adventures of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, but across the nine-movie Skywalker saga, two standalone movies, a multitude of TV series, and one questionable Holiday Special, we’ve learned it’s a big ol’ galaxy out there. With enough characters to fill a Death Star, it’s inevitable that not every player in this grand space opera would get the same attention as Luke, Han, and Leia.

In fact, the franchise has allowed a few characters to slip to the sidelines. From major players who were discarded into the trash compactor to those who didn’t resonate with fans and were quietly pushed to the side, here are 12 Star Wars characters who deserved better.

Rose Tico

Kelly Marie Tran was a fantastic addition to the Sequel Trilogy in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but while she quickly settled in alongside Rey,...

Despite our best predictions with our 2024 TV preview, perhaps a little on the early side, when Disney finally revealed its 2024 Disney+ slate, in spite of four Lucasfilm projects on the docket for this year, Tony Gilroy’s “Andor” starring Diego Luna wasn’t one of them. Instead, Disney promised Leslye Headland’s “The Acolyte,” seemingly scheduled for June of this year, Jon Watts’ “Skeleton Crew,” plus “The Bad Batch,” which just finished up season three, and “Tales Of The Jedi” season two.

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"Star Wars" has one of the vastest universes in fiction -- one that is ever expanding, incredibly detailed, and fleshed-out, in addition to feeling lived-in. The thing that makes this franchise and fictional universe unique is that unlike Tolkien's Legendarium, or, say, the "One Piece" world, "Star Wars" is far from the work of a single person, or even a single team.

The "Star Wars" universe has grown and expanded piece by piece over nearly 50 years, with new artists coming in and building on the surprising success of George Lucas' original 1977 film. The original trilogy introduced a fleshed-out world with a long history that was barely hinted at, with places, people, and concepts that other writers in what was known as the Expanded Universe (now Legends) could expand on and explain. Of course, we've seen many elements from the Expanded Universe become part of the post-Disney canon in recent years,...

"Star Wars," much like the superhero genre, thrives in animation. It is in this medium that the potential for storytelling of the galaxy far, far away truly becomes apparent. Whether it is the larger-than-life feats of power of Genndy Tartakovsky's "Clone Wars" micro-series, the expansive worldbuilding and cinematic visuals of "The Clone Wars," or the explosion of varied visuals and stories bringing different cultures to the franchise in "Star Wars: Visions," animation can bring out the best in "Star Wars."

After helping create "The Clone Wars," "Rebels," and "Tales of the Jedi," Dave Filoni helped give us the first "Star Wars" series centered squarely on the faceless guys that fought alongside the Jedi (and eventually betrayed them) with the war thriller "The Bad Batch." After three seasons of exploring how the clone army of the Republic became the poor-sighted stormtroopers, as well as planting the seeds for Palpatine's obsession with cloning,...

The state of the Star Wars franchise in cinemas remains a bit unclear. Earlier this month, Lucasfilm announced The Mandalorian & Grogu, a movie to be directed by Jon Favreau based on the popular Disney+ series and that will set our lovable father and son duo on a brand-new adventure. It’s being fast-tracked into production this year, which suggests it’ll be the first new Star Wars movie to come out since The Rise of Skywalker bowed in Dec. 2019.

Interestingly, before that surprise announcement last week, it really seemed like the first movie on Lucasfilm’s docket was the untitled Rey movie, which is set to pick up 15 years after the events of the Sequel Trilogy. It’ll bring back Daisy Ridley to the galaxy far, far away to “build the New Jedi Order, based on the text that she was given and that Luke imparted on her,” as...