Is there a canon explanation for why Obi-Wan chose to be known as "Ben Kenobi?" When we're introduced to Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Luke refers to him as "Uncle Ben," a ...

Obi-Wan Kenobi was played by Sir Alec Guinness in the original trilogy, which started with Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) and ...

We all know who Obi-Wan Kenobi is. But at one point, 'The Phantom Menace' was going to hide the character in plain sight.

In a new interview with former Industrial Light and Magic concept artist Iain McCaig from StarWars.com (via Variety), the ...

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Reflecting on the first prequel movie's 25th anniversary, artist Iain McCaig spoke to StarWars.com all about the movie, and ...

The Phantom Menace originally included a major twist for the character Obi-Wan Kenobi, and it would’ve been wild! It also ...

“For a time, the older Jedi was named Obi-Wan and the younger Jedi was named Qui-Gon,” McCaig said. “It was very poignant ...

when Obi-Wan says: “That’s a name I’ve not heard in a long time,” it was always assumed this was due to the fact he was commonly referred to by his non-Jedi name, Ben Kenobi. This ...