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Star Wars Day and Revenge of the Fifth Movie Marathons on TBS
May 4th, "Star Wars Day," invites fans to celebrate the iconic franchise. Disney+ subscribers can stream the entire saga, while TBS will host all-day marathons of the live-action movies. On Saturday, May 4th, TBS will broadcast the original and sequel trilogies. Sunday, dubbed "Revenge of the Fifth," will feature the prequel trilogy and other installments. Marathons begin Saturday at 6 a.m. ET.The marathon schedule is as follows:May the 4th Be With You on TBS, Saturday, May 4th Star Wars: The Force Awakens – 6 a.m. ET Star Wars: The Last Jedi – 8:58 a.m. ET Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – 12:15 p.m. ET Star Wars: A New Hope – 3:15 p.m. ET Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – 6 p.m. ET Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – 8:47 p.m. ET Star Wars: The Force Awakens – 11:45 p.m. ET Star Wars: The Last Jedi – 2:43 a.m. ET Sunday, May 5th - Tune in to TBS for "Revenge of the 5th." Star Wars: The Phantom Menace – 6 a.m. ET Star Wars: Attack of the Clones – 9 a.m. ET Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith – 12:08 p.m. ET Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back – 3:15 p.m. ET Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – 6:02 p.m.…- 68
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Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’s Ahmed Best on Franchise’s “Strong Political Undertones”
On May 4th, "Star Wars" fans celebrated the franchise's re-release of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" and paid tribute to actor Ahmed Best, known for his portrayal of Jar Jar Binks in the prequel films. Best also portrayed Kelleran Beq in "Jedi Temple Challenge" and "Star Wars: The Mandalorian." Reflecting on the May 4th celebrations, Best acknowledged the recent surge in popularity for "Star Wars Day," noting its potential impact on Cinco De Mayo. "I was just thinking, Mexicans must be pissed, because Cinco De Mayo was the holiday and now they're just like, 'Man, these nerdy Star Wars people are just taking the whole weekend,'" Best quipped. After giving the room a good laugh, Best turned the conversation a little more serious by explaining why the political sides of Star Wars are so important. Best emphasized the political undertones in the Star Wars prequels, particularly during the George W. Bush era. From "Phantom Menace" to "Revenge of the Sith," the films echoed the political climate of the time, with Anakin's line in "Sith" resonating with the "You're either with us or against us" rhetoric. The light, dark, and journey between them symbolize our human nature. Watching these films reminds us…- 50
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Star Wars: Phantom Menace Rerelease Surprise with Ewan McGregor
On May the 4th, Star Wars fans celebrated with the re-release of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" for its 25th anniversary. Despite being over two decades old, the film's return to theaters was a success, grossing over $8 million at the box office. It even landed second place domestically.Ewan McGregor, known for his iconic role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, surprised attendees at a screening of The Phantom Menace over the weekend. McGregor, pictured in the photo below, addressed the crowd from the stage, microphone in hand. Ewan McGregor has attended a screening for ‘THE PHANTOM MENACE’ re-release.(via: @StarWarsExplain) pic.twitter.com/JPmhFOeM0D— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 5, 2024 Ewan McGregor debuted as a young Obi-Wan in 1999, succeeding Sir Alec Guinness who had introduced the character in 1977's Star Wars. He reprised the role in the prequel trilogy. In 2022, he returned, bridging the prequel and original trilogies for a limited series on Disney+.Star Wars enthusiasts have eagerly anticipated Ewan McGregor's return since the debut of the popular series, given his deep affection for the role.Ewan McGregor has long expressed a desire to reprise his role as Obi-Wan in a subsequent season, but has yet to receive confirmation from…- 166
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Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Star Ahmed Best Plans Theater Return, Addresses Star Wars Celebration Japan
Star Wars fans celebrated the franchise on May 4th and the 25th anniversary of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" with its theatrical rerelease. At the grand opening of Bricks and Minifigs, Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) made a surprise appearance. Actor Ahemd Best (Jar Jar Binks) shared his plans to see the rerelease in theaters and discussed the upcoming Star Wars Celebration in Japan.The film recently released, so Best has not yet seen it in theaters. He plans to attend a screening this weekend to experience the audience's reception. Best has a complex relationship with the character Jar Jar, having previously shared the significant impact of the backlash he received. However, he is enthusiastic about the character's resurgence in popularity and its return to the big screen."To revive cinema and restore the immersive big screen experience, we need to entice people back to theaters," Best emphasized. "Theatrical spectacles like 'Phantom Menace' were meticulously crafted by George Lucas with a 'real estate' approach, placing elements on the screen with specific intent. Lucas designed 'Phantom Menace' specifically for the expansive screen dimensions envisioned. The experience was paramount to him, and he meticulously considered every detail. Beyond his cinephile passion, he's also a master…- 144
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