10 April 2023

Dave Filoni - The Chosen One

Dave Filoni is an exceptional storyteller and a visionary director who has made an indelible mark on the Star Wars franchise. He is widely recognized as one of the most important creative forces behind the recent resurgence of Star Wars in popular culture.

He's a cowboy, baby!

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Mr Filoni is known for his love of wolves...

Filoni's contributions to Star Wars are many and varied. 

He served as the supervising director of the beloved animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which ran for six seasons from 2008 to 2014. 

Under his guidance, the show developed a huge following and became an integral part of the Star Wars canon. Filoni was also involved in the creation of the spin-off series Star Wars Rebels, which followed a new set of characters in the early days of the rebellion against the Empire.

Filoni's impact on the Star Wars universe goes beyond just animation. He has been heavily involved in the development of the live-action shows The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, both of which have been huge hits with fans and critics alike. He has also written and directed several episodes of The Mandalorian, including the season two finale, which featured the return of Luke Skywalker and was widely praised for its emotional impact.

One of the reasons that Filoni's work has resonated so deeply with Star Wars fans is his deep reverence for the original trilogy and his commitment to honoring its legacy. 

He has been vocal about his admiration for George Lucas and his desire to continue telling stories that feel true to the spirit of the original films. At the same time, Filoni has been unafraid to take risks and explore new corners of the Star Wars galaxy, introducing new characters and concepts that have enriched the franchise.

He is currently working on Ashoka as a series, having directed the episode 'The Jedi' in season 2 of The Mandalorian in which Ashoka was first introduced as part of a live action show. 

Here is a list of Dave Filoni's major contributions to Star Wars:

  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars (TV series, 2008-2020) - Supervising Director, Executive Producer, Writer, Voice Actor
  • Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Lost Missions (TV series, 2014) - Supervising Director, Executive Producer, Writer
  • Star Wars Rebels (TV series, 2014-2018) - Executive Producer, Supervising Director, Writer, Voice Actor
  • Star Wars: Forces of Destiny (TV series, 2017-2018) - Executive Producer
  • Star Wars Resistance (TV series, 2018-2020) - Executive Producer, Writer, Creative Executive
  • The Mandalorian (TV series, 2019-present) - Executive Producer, Writer, Director
  • The Gallery: The Mandalorian (TV series documentary, 2020-present) - Executive Producer
  • Star Wars: The Bad Batch (TV series, 2021-present) - Executive Producer, Writer
  • Star Wars: Visions (TV series, 2021) - Executive Producer
  • The Book of Boba Fett (TV series, 2021-present) - Executive Producer, Writer, Director (upcoming)
Jimmy Jangles

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Jimmy Jangles is an independent science fiction analyst and media critic based in New Zealand. He founded The Astromech to dig into the themes, mythology, and ideas behind the stories that shape how we imagine the future - from Star Wars and Dune to Alien, Star Trek, and beyond. He also runs How to Home Brew Beers.

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