A Scrapped Idea For Obi-Wan Kenobi Would Have Made Him A Complete Loser
by Slashfilm
Slashfilm— Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor says an early idea for the show had his character working as a waiter, drinking too much, and getting beaten up.
Boing Boing—This trailer for Jim Henson Idea Man made me cry. Three people died too young and broke my heart: Jim Henson, Douglas Adams, and Carrie Fisher. Of those, at least Jim Henson's legacy continues through the characters — and entire worlds — he created. I am old enough that Sesame Street has been around my whole life and was an essential part of my childhood. — Read the rest
Newsweek—Star Wars' Mark Hamill Touts Biden as President 'Joe-bi Wan Kenobi'. Star Wars actor Mark Hamill praised President Joe Biden as "Joe-bi Wan Kenobi" during a surprise appearance at the White House.Hamill, best known for portraying Luke Skywalker in the iconic sci-fi franchise, praised the president during a brief and seemingly impromptu visit to a regular media briefing, alongside White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Friday.The actor arrived to the press conference wearing Biden-supplied sunglasses and hailed the president's legislative track record...
The Guardian—Star Wars’ Mark Hamill hails ‘Joe-B-Wan Kenobi’ after White House meeting. Actor brings force of Hollywood to trumpet Biden's legislative record in briefing that both delighted and bemused journalists.