Star Wars: Dave Filoni Says, “Thank You….”
Hope is a big deal in Star Wars. And I’m guessing everyone could use a little extra hope these days.
So, I give you a look back at several of Dave Filoni’s drawings. He’s the most hopeful Star Wars creative I follow.
All the sketches include Ahsoka Tano. And all of them give us — of course — hope.
Ahsoka = Hope
I love that Filoni thought to give us all a gift on his birthday.
And, in so doing, added a powerful message to everyone.
Have a look at today’s post:
Thank you for all the Birthday wishes. As always, here is a drawing for all of you. May the Force be with you. https://t.co/pyeDEuGLgBhttps://t.co/NrsD2Vu9Kr pic.twitter.com/z0DPxUXoks
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) June 8, 2020
Note the message above Ahsoka. A poignantly simple message. A strong message: “In my life when you find people who need your help you help them, no matter what.”
The above picture followed the below tweet:
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) June 4, 2020
The Clone Wars Concludes
Another “Thank You….” below.
This time we see the close of the circle:
#TheCloneWars pic.twitter.com/9Sq8SjMRvh
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) May 4, 2020
Pictured above is Ahsoka leaving her lightsaber behind to join Captain Rex; the end of an era.
And the end of The Clone Wars.
Just before that post is (perhaps) the most anticipated moment of the entire animated series, Order 66; the sequence when Ahsoka stares down Captain Rex.
A scene that blew me away in its refusal to take either character to the darkest timeline.
Again: Hope.
#TheCloneWars #Order66 pic.twitter.com/koeeAEYvcm
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) May 1, 2020
Was That Ahsoka?
And finally, the below is — perhaps — my favorite of Dave’s sketches.
Combining Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings) and Ahsoka (Star Wars), we enjoy two of the most hopeful characters in all of pop culture.
However, it answers everyone who correctly believes they heard Ahsoka talking to Rey as she faced down death and the Emperor.
“I think that means Ahsoka’s dead, right?”
Think again.
Was thinking of all of you this fine morning, Happy Holidays!
– Dave pic.twitter.com/WpD0kKMbfk— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) December 25, 2019
The prior December; from Gandalf the Gray to Ahsoka the White.
Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate
And thought I oft have passed them by
A day will come at last when I
Shall take the hidden paths that run
West of the moon, East of the Sun.
– J.R.R. TolkienHappy Holidays pic.twitter.com/cy3p4Y3xom
— Dave Filoni (@dave_filoni) December 25, 2018
As Dave would say, “Ahsoka Lives!” And so does “Hope.”
Happy Birthday, Mr. Filoni!
