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The Prequel Transformation

In 1999, a nine-year-old slave named Anakin Skywalker meets Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Tatooine. Qui-Gon believes the boy is the Chosen One destined to bring balance to the Force. After securing Anakin's freedom, they travel to Coruscant with Queen Padmé Amidala. On Naboo, they face Darth Maul who mortally wounds Qui-Gon. Obi-Wan defeats Maul as Qui-Gon dies. The dying master asks Obi-Wan to train Anakin without Council approval. Ten years later, Anakin has grown powerful but arrogant. Obi-Wan traces assassins to Kamino where he discovers a clone army derived from bounty hunter Jango Fett. On Geonosis, Obi-Wan confronts Count Dooku but is overpowered by the Sith Lord. Three years after that event, Obi-Wan kills General Grievous on Utapau. He then discovers Anakin has become Darth Vader and led the massacre of the Jedi Temple. On Mustafar, Obi-Wan cuts off several limbs of his former apprentice before leaving him burning to death. He takes Padmé to Polis Massa where she dies giving birth to Luke and Leia.

Who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy?

Alec Guinness portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy. He received an Academy Award nomination for his performance and won a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor.

When did Ewan McGregor start playing Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilogy?

Ewan McGregor began portraying Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Phantom Menace released in 2001. His performance earned him a Saturn Award nomination for Best Actor.

What happened to Obi-Wan Kenobi during the duel with Darth Vader on Mustafar?

Obi-Wan Kenobi cut off several limbs of his former apprentice Anakin Skywalker before leaving him burning to death on Mustafar. He then took Padmé to Polis Massa where she died giving birth to Luke and Leia.

Which animated series featured Obi-Wan Kenobi as General Grievous's adversary from 2008 to 2014?

The Clone Wars aired from 2008 to 2014 and again in 2020 featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi as a general earning the appellation The Negotiator. The series highlights confrontations with General Grievous and an adversarial relationship with Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress.

Who is Reva Sevander in the 2022 live-action miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi?

Reva Sevander appears in the 2022 live-action miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi as one of the Empire's Inquisitors. She kidnaps Princess Leia to lure Obi-Wan out of hiding on Tatooine.

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