Star Wars: 10 Best Scenes Featuring Anakin Skywalker & Ahsoka Tano

The Star Wars franchise has a collection of incredible friendships, from Han and Chewie to Anakin and Obi-Wan, but one of the very best, arguably the best in terms of Star Wars television, is that between Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano. It is an amazing brother-sister dynamic, and their story is both fantastic to follow and emotional in its end.

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Both Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader share the screen with Ahsoka throughout The Clone Wars and Rebels, and the majority of the time it happens, it is magic, with the two sharing so many brilliant and memorable scenes together.

10 Anakin/Vader Senses Ahsoka & Vice-Versa

A moment that pops up twice involving these two is their sensing of one another, exactly like how Vader and Luke sensed each other as the rebels infiltrated the Forest Moon of Endor.

The first, and more powerful, came in Rebels, as while Vader was flying his ship and expertly picking apart Phoenix Squadron, Ahsoka senses his presence and Vader senses hers, exclaiming that "the Apprentice lives." The second came in the final Clone Wars season as, when Trace accidentally flies into Republic military fly lanes, Anakin senses Ahsoka is on the ship, and Ahsoka feels her Master also.

9 Friendly Competition

The Second Battle of Geonosis arc is one of the best of the early seasons of The Clone Wars and had some fantastic Ahsoka content, not the least of which includes introducing her to Barriss Offee, a crucial character in her overall story.

The arc has two standout Anakin and Ahsoka scenes, the first being Anakin's faith in his Padawan when she and Barriss are trapped under a mountain of rubble. The best is the banter between the two as they defeat Separatists, keeping count as a friendly competition with one another. It highlights the brother/sister dynamic of the two early on.

8 Ahsoka Brought Back To Life

The Mortis arc has, thus far, been one of the biggest, best, and most creative explorations into the Force on-screen, and shockingly it kills Ahsoka Tano at the end after the Son corrupted her with the dark side.

The fight between Ahsoka and Anakin and Obi-Wan is fantastic, but the better moment of the relationship is Anakin's plea for the Father to do something to bring Ahsoka back. With Anakin as a conduit, the Daughter's energy is used to revive Ahsoka, who thankfully survived the whole ordeal.

7 Anakin Accepts Ahsoka

The scene where fans meet Ahsoka in the 2008 Clone Wars movie is, in hindsight, a great scene to watch, especially with Anakin's shock and unhappiness with getting given an apprentice.

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However, no matter what criticisms the movie gets for its quality, it provides fans with one of the most touching scenes between these friends, as Anakin tells Ahsoka he believes she could make it as his apprentice, reassuring her about herself and her abilities.

6 Anakin & Ahsoka Talk With Ahsoka On The Run

Fast forward to season 5 of the show, and the two are firmly the best of friends, but Ahsoka is now forced on the run after being framed for having a role in bombing the temple and in murder.

While running away from Republic troops on Coruscant, Anakin catches up with Ahsoka, and the two have an emotional conversation in which Anakin pleads with her to return and fight for her innocence with Ahsoka knowing nobody will believe her. She leaves her Master, who continues to look for and help her. It is a wonderfully done, sorrowful scene.

5 Reunited After Trandoshans capture Ahsoka

"Padawan Lost" sees Ahsoka have to fend for herself as she is captured by Trandoshans, used as prey in the sport of hunting, and meeting other Padawans as well as Chewbacca during her survival.

With the help of the Wookiees, Ahsoka managed to escape, and her reunion with Anakin is a fantastic moment of relief. Anakin apologizes for not being there for her, even though Ahsoka proved herself to be very capable on her own. The look Yoda gives the two as they walk away happy in conversation is very telling.

4 Ahsoka Learns The Truth

Moving back over to Star Wars: Rebels when Anakin was no more and Darth Vader had taken over Ahsoka's old Master, "Shroud of Darkness" was an immense episode that provided Ahsoka with the answers she needed.

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While in the Jedi Temple, the vision of Anakin Skywalker comes to and berates Ahsoka for leaving him, asking her if she knows who he has become. Ahsoka, tearfully, is forced to face the truth that Anakin Skywalker is now Darth Vader, a heartbreaking watch for fans.

3 Reunited In Season 7

After her departure from the Jedi Order and her adventure with the Martez sisters, Bo-Katan asks Ahsoka for help in retaking Mandalore from Maul, and in turn, they go to the Jedi for help.

This reunites Ahsoka and Anakin after quite a long time. Anakin is far happier to see Ahsoka initially, but the reunion is beautiful nonetheless, with Rex and the 332nd company having their Ahsoka helmets and Anakin giving Ahsoka her new lightsabers.

2 Ahsoka Leaves The Jedi Order

Speaking of Ahsoka leaving the Jedi Order, after the whole ordeal of her getting framed, Ahsoka is cast out of the Jedi Order and almost executed by the Republic, but saved by Anakin.

Once Anakin discovers and reveals the truth, the Jedi Council attempt to bring Ahsoka back on board, which she rejects. The conversation between Anakin and Ahsoka, where she gives him her braid, says she knows he wants to leave the Order sometimes, and that she needs to figure things out without him is one of the most painful moments in all of The Clone Wars.

1 "Ahsoka."

Speaking of heartbreaking moments involving these two characters, not only the most emotional, but the best scene centering around the two is their duel on Malachor in "Twilight of the Apprentice."

The duel itself is phenomenal, but it is the dialogue that is special between the two. Anakin's eye appearing as Matt Lanter's voice says "Ahsoka." is painful, Ahsoka saying she won't leave him "not this time" is tear-inducing, Ahsoka's declaration of "I'm no Jedi" is badass, and Vader's "then you will die." is genuinely chilling, It is heartbreaking seeing how far Anakin has fallen, and how clearly crushed Ahsoka is at the state of her former brother and Master.

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The Mauritanian: The 10 Best Quotes From The Movie | ScreenRant

The Mauritanian is one of Amazon Prime's newest movies, and it is an unbelievably powerful one about not judging a book by its cover and how important it is to persevere in your beliefs. The movie, which is based on the true story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi as he is imprisoned in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, over suspicions regarding 9/11, is one that will have all audiences questioning their moral compasses.

10 "He's Either There Or He's Not There."

Nancy is one of the strongest characters in this movie, and someone who simply will not take no for an answer. She fights for what she believes in and won't stop until she knows the truth, with this quote being a fantastic example of her personality.

When she tries to find out Mohamedou is being kept in Guantanamo Bay, getting an answer proves to be harder than it should be. This quote which shows her questioning the authorities and refusing to just believe their lies is a great example of how strong she is.

9 "When I Defended Someone Charged With Murder, Nobody Dug Around My Backyard."

Another example of Nancy's strength is seen in this quote, which she comes out with when people begin to question her for defending Mohamedou. Since many people simply believe he's a terrorist, they see her as merely someone who is supporting a terrorist.

However, Nancy smartly points out that she's also defended rapists and murderers before and nobody ever felt she was condoning the actions of either. It's a clever line that highlights her intelligence and shows why she's happy to take on the role that she does.

8 "That's Like, Go Ask Charlie Sheen To Name All His Girlfriends."

Mohamedou speaking about Charlie Sheen isn't something that anybody expects, especially considering the environment that he lives in. However, when he compares being tortured over something he doesn't have an answer for to Charlie Sheen naming his girlfriends, it is an amazing moment.

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It's something that illustrates how Mohamedou still had a sense of humor, despite everything he was going through. He's a quirky character and that is one of the reasons that both Nancy and Teri like him so much.

7 "See You Later Alligators. Now You Have To Say, 'In A While Crocodile.'"

Another great example of Mohamedou's quirky personality is seen in this quote. This classic one-liner is known around the world and is something that he picked up along the way, which he happily uses at the end of his meetings.

It's a funny moment that shows a softer, funnier side of his personality, bringing out the human element of his character, rather than just focusing on the negatives that come from his charges.

6 "Every Mother Believes That Her Son Is Innocent."

Nancy is a lot more skeptical of things than Teri, and that is made clear from the comments regarding Mohamedou wanting to call his mother. However, during her skepticism, Nancy comes out with this poignant line, which is a beautiful one about motherhood.

She believes that every mother finds their son innocent in a situation like that, which is purely down to the bond they have and the love that they share. While it's not necessarily true for every situation, it is a line that sticks and is a great one about the importance a mother plays.

5 "I Just Didn't Want You To Be Alone."

As the movie progresses, Nancy and Mohamedou begin to form a great connection, with Nancy clearly wanting to do everything in her power to get him out of his situation. Her respect for him is never clearer than when she travels to see him, simply just to see him.

When he questions who he is supposed to be seeing, she makes it very clear that her reasons for traveling were to simply be with him. After everything he went through, Nancy sees the need for him to have trustworthy company, creating a genuinely sweet moment between them.

4 "You Know, I've Never Been Part Of A Conspiracy, But I'm Starting To Think This Is What It Must Feel Like To Be On The Other Side Of One."

The character of Stuart Couch goes through a lot of back and forth in regards to his opinions on Mohamedou's guilt . While he is initially trying to take down Mohamedou, he begins to question whether or not what he is doing is right.

This quote perfectly sums up how he isn't sure about what is happening anymore. He doesn't get the access he wants, and the harder he digs, the harder getting actual answers becomes, which leads to him worrying if he's on the right side of history.

3 "You Tell Your C.O. I Don't Wanna See My Client In Shackles Ever Again."

A big issue that is highlighted throughout the movie is Mohamedou's poor treatment in prison, which eventually becomes extreme.

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Nancy is never someone frightened of expressing her opinion, and as soon as she got out of the cell to meet him, Nancy ripped into the guards. She is happy to stand up to people to ensure her clients are being well looked after and this was a great moment in the movie.

2 "What's Been Done Here Is Reprehensible!"

Stuart Couch finally learns the extent of what happened to Mohamedou while he was tortured, and shows that he is actually a moral person. Rather than continuing with things, he smartly backs away, being disgusted by his treatment.

He doesn't just feel bad about it, Stuart stands up to his boss and makes a big point about what has taken place. Seeing him make this major move is something that audiences want from the character, as he is clearly a good person at heart, which is what this moment provides.

1 "I Am Trying To Forgive. I Want To Forgive."

Mohamedou is put through a lot of torture over the course of his life, which is obviously incredibly unfair and unjustified. However, he shows what type of person he is while in court when discussing how he wants to try and forgive the people who tortured him.

It's a powerful message that a lot of people can learn from and something that helps bring the full story to a natural conclusion. He's an intelligent person and the fact he is even considering forgiving them is proof of his caring nature.

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High School Musical The Musical: The Series: 10 Songs That Need To Be In Season 2

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season 2 started streaming new episodes on May 14 on Disney+, coming off a very successful first season that began airing in 2019. To the shock of fans and the students at East High, the spring musical isn't going to be High School Musical 2, as originally predicted, but instead the stage adaptation of Beauty and the Beast.

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Despite not doing the stage version of HSM2, the first episode of season 2 already includes a compilation of hits from the second movie, including Ricky singing his heart out to "Bet On It" and a duet between him and Nini to "You Are The Music In Me." Since the show found a way to work those classics in, there are a few more from both HSM2 and Beauty and the Beast that need to be included in the rest of the season.

10 "Work This Out"

In High School Musical 2, Troy inspires his best friends and co-workers to keep working at Sharpay's Country Club with "Work This Out." The entire ensemble sings on the track and bangs various pots and pans, making it impossible not to join along.

In the series, it's possible that the East High drama department may need to feel inspired once they face off against North High in the Alan Menken Awards for High School Musical Theatre. It's safe to say that fans would love to see Ricky, Miss Jenn, or even Gina leading the charge to this number and motivating their peers.

9 "Gaston"

"Gaston," the musical number in Beauty in the Beast, is a hilarious song about all the reasons that Gaston is the most eligible bachelor and why Belle should want to be with him.

EJ Caswell has been cast as Gaston in East High's production, and this performance would be an amazing follow-up to last season's "A Billion Sorrys." Plus, with Big Red as LeFou, the entire segment would be pure comedy and joy for fans.

8 "I Don't Dance"

A fan-favorite song in High School Musical 2 is the baseball dance-off in the second act called "I Don't Dance." Chad and Ryan go head to head teaching each other new skills and even trade outfits by the end of the scene.

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"I Don't Dance" is as much of a staple to the second film as "Bet On It," so it needs to be included in the second season of HSMTMTS. Perhaps it could be between Carlos and EJ since they are the choreographer and the big man on campus, respectively. Or even Carlos and Ricky, as Carlos attempts to get Ricky more settled into the role of the Beast.

7 "Be Our Guest"

"Be Our Guest" is a huge number in Beauty and The Beast, as all the inanimate objects (who are, of course, animate) welcome Belle to the Beast's castle.

North High could sing "Be Our Guest" as they welcome East High to their performing arts center, or both schools could sing it together as they prepare for the big competition. Either way, the musical number is bound to be big and grand, much like the original.

6 "Humuhumunukunukuapua'a"

One of the funniest scenes in High School Musical 2 is when Sharpay steals Troy away to sing him her original song, "Humuhumunukunukuapua'a." It's almost a stage production of itself, and Troy is terrified by the end of it.

Gina could put a charming spin on this song as she shows off her skills as co-choreographer to Carlos. If they bicker over their shared duties as dancers, Gina could make a case for herself with this solo number, making it live up to the hype of Ashley Tisdale's version in the movie.

5 "If I Can't Love Her"

The Beast sings this hauntingly beautiful love song about Belle in Beauty and The Beast as he begins to realize how much he cares for her. At this point in the show, The Beast realizes how much Belle has changed him for the better.

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Since Ricky has been cast as the Beast, it seems only fitting that he would sing this song. He also has found himself in a bit of a love triangle between Nini and Gina, so he could be thinking about either one of them as he performs it.

4 "Gotta Go My Own Way"

Vanessa Hudgen's heartbreaking "Gotta Go My Own Way" in the second film was true pain for all Troy and Gabriella lovers when the movie premiered back in 2007. Her decision to walk away from the country club was noble but disappointing and remains one of the saddest songs in the series to date.

It only makes sense that East High's own Gabriella, Nini, would sing this tune in the second season. While viewers might expect her to break up with Ricky through the lyrics, it's also possible she may leave her boarding school while channeling her inner Vanessa Hudgens.

3 "Something There"

"Something There" is sung by Belle as she realizes that the Beast is not all bad, and he is actually very misunderstood. If only someone -- like her -- would give him a chance, perhaps he could become a better person.

Several members of the cast could sing this number, including Ashlyn about Big Red, as he struggles with his first role in a musical. Additionally, Gina could sing this about EJ since his character has developed and become more mature since the beginning of last season. It would be the most fun as a group performance, with various cast members singing about one another.

2 "Everyday"

One of the most underrated songs in High School Musical history is the number performed toward the end of the second film, "Everyday." Gabriella makes a surprise appearance at the talent show and duets with Troy before all of their friends join in and win the competition.

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If Nini returns to East High, this could be the song she surprises her friends and Ricky with upon arrival, or if there's a conflict between any of the main cast members, this number would absolutely resolve it. One thing's for sure: "Everyday" must be included for the season to live up to its full potential.

1 "Beauty And The Beast"

"Beauty and The Beast" is sung by Mrs. Potts at the end of the stage production, as the Beast -- and all the objects -- return to their normal form. It's a beautiful love song that brings Belle and the Beast together and wraps up the musical.

East High's Mrs. Pott's Kourtney practiced this song in the Valentine's Day episode of season 2, but it would be great to see her sing the whole song on stage. Dara Renee's Kourtney has one of the best voices in the cast and hearing a full stage version of this song with everyone in costume is a necessity.

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DWTS: What The Season 29 Pros Have Been Up To Since The Show's Finale

Popular competition show Dancing With the Stars has v. The milestone season is set to air this upcoming fall, while the previous season wrapped up this past November. As of now, it's unknown which professional dancers will return for season 30.

In season 29 of Dancing With the Stars, Kaitlyn Bristowe was crowned the winner alongside her partner, Artem Chigvintsev. The moment was huge for Kaitlyn, who spoke about her desire to compete in the series since her season of The Bachelorette ended in 2015. It was also Artem's first win after roughly ten years on the show. But what has happened since Kaitlyn and Artem snagged the Mirrorball Trophy? Here's what last season's pros have been up to since their last time in the ballroom.

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Brandon was partnered with Jeannie Mai during season 29. Although the couple was off to a strong start, they ultimately had to forfeit the competition due to Jeannie's unexpected health conditions. After Jeannie recovered, she and Brandon sat down to film a YouTube video talking about their time on the show. Brandon has been mainly quiet since then, only posting on Instagram a handful of times.

Alan has been doing an awful lot of dancing since he last danced alongside Disney star Skai Jackson. He took his talents to the mountains as he rang in the new year skiing and snowboarding. He even bought himself some flowers for Valentine's Day.

Sharna has done a ton of traveling since wrapping up season 29 of DWTS. From soaking up the sun to bundling up in the snow, the professional dancer has kept busy during her hiatus. Sharna even caught up with the show's former host, Tom Bergeron.

Cheryl has been keeping busy with different work projects since last season. She started a podcast with her former dancing partner, AJ McLean, and regularly posts to her YouTube channel. Earlier this month, Cheryl celebrated her second wedding anniversary.

After putting in all the hard work necessary to win the Mirrorball Trophy, Artem put away his dancing shoes to spend some much-needed time with his family. While he does not have Instagram, Artem has been sharing photos of his son and wife on Twitter.

Val has done a ton of dancing since season 29, some of which has been alongside his wife and fellow DWTS pro, Jenna Johnson. The couple recently celebrated their second anniversary. Jenna has also been focusing on her fitness.

Sasha has been living his best life alongside his wife and fellow DWTS pro, Emma Slater. In March, the couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary. They also became US citizens together.

Daniella has been living every girl's dream, making it on the cover of Sophisticated Weddings and working with a dance school for engaged couples. Her DWTS husband has been caught bragging about his gorgeous wife on Instagram quite often.

Following the end of the season, Keo began dating Chrishell Stause, who was a star on the show that same season. Their romance was short-lived, ending on bad terms. Keo has taken on some modeling gigs since.

Peta has spent the majority of her time away from the ballroom with her husband and son. She also launched her own self-tanner line.

Britt has continued to dance during her time away from the show while also taking on some modeling. She has taught some dance classes as well.

Gleb was caught up in some drama during season 29 of Dancing With the Stars, which carried on after the season. He and his wife, Elena Samodanova, filed for a divorce. He has also been busy attending red carpet events and traveling.

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Scarlet Johansson Wants Black Widow to Bring Closure Following Endgame

Scarlet Johansson says that she wants Marvel's Black Widow to bring fans closure following Avengers: Endgame. The film, set to release in theaters and Disney+ on July 9th, finally gives the character a solo movie, showing how her life was affected after joining The Avengers. Set in-between the events of Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War, the movie shows Natasha Romanoff confronting her past while taking on a new threat in the form of Taskmaster, a villain who specializes in analyzing and copying the fighting styles of his opponents.

Avengers: Endgame sees Romanoff sacrifice herself on Vormir to allow her team to obtain the Soul Stone. Unlike Iron Man, Black Widow didn't get a funeral to honor her character's sacrifice. Instead, the Russo brothers crafted the scene by the water where the original team creates the plan to undo Thanos' damage using the Infinity Stones. The scene gives depth to the original team, allowing them to express their grief in different ways; however, it fails to truly honor Romanoff like Stark's funeral does for Iron Man.

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In a recent interview with Total Film (via ComingSoon.net), Johansson discussed the film's goal for her character. Johansson explained that in addition to Black Widow's story, she also hopes fans will get closure following Natasha's death in Avengers: Endgame. Her full quote can be read below:

“Our goal was for them to feel satisfied with this story. That they could maybe have some resolution, I think, with this character’s death, in a way. It felt like people wanted that.”

With a new Widow stepping up to take the mantle, Johansson and director Cate Shortland want to give audiences what the Russos failed to give. It felt unfair not to give Black Widow a proper ending, especially since she was the hero putting in the most effort to run the team following the Blip and has been involved in the MCU since Iron Man 2. While the sacrifice play made sense for her character and worked for the pacing of the Avengers: Endgame, Shortland and Johansson can now give the character the send-off she deserves.

Black Widow was a major component of what made phase 1 of the MCU work, providing a bridge between the heroes and S.H.I.E.L.D, along with giving the team a character who could draw out the other members' personalities with her charm. Black Widow is set to debut various new characters who can fill in the void left after Romanoff's demise. However, they will have big shoes to fill following Johansson's performance as Natasha Romanoff. Black Widow has the chance to give Romanoff a proper send-off, and only time will tell if her solo movie can fix the complaints some had about her demise in Avengers: Endgame.

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Source: Total Film (via ComingSoon.net)

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A big game hunter goes on safari with his wife and his mother-in-law.

One morning, the wife wakes up to find her mother gone. Immediately, she awakens up her husband and they both set off to find the old woman.

Suddenly, they break into a clearing and there's the mother-in-law, standing face-to-face with a ferocious lion!

"Quick, darling," the wife shouts frantically, "Do something!"

"Oh, no," the husband says, "That lion got himself into this mess. Let him get himself out!"

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Fallout New Vegas Mod Adds Canceled Fallout 2 Sequel Van Buren

A fan-made mod for Fallout: New Vegas allows players to experience the canceled Fallout 2 sequel "Van Buren." The mod is advertised as being as faithful to the original Van Buren as possible. The mod is for PC and has several prerequisite mods necessary for running.

"Van Buren" was the internal code name for Black Isle's second attempt at creating Fallout 3. It was planned to take place in 2253 in the American southwest, specifically the states of Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and Colorado. The game would've had multiple endings depending on player actions and was intended to have three playable races. However, the title was scrapped completely in 2003. While some of the concepts for Van Buren would be recycled for Fallout: New Vegas, the true Fallout 3 wouldn't be released until 2008 by Bethesda.

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The mod, called "Revelation Blues," is being developed by Odawgthecool on Nexus Mods. It is still a work in progress, but a playable demo is planned for release in the near future. Revelation Blues is being developed with the intent of following the Van Buren storyline as closely as possible. "Everything from the base game will be included in this remake," says Odawgthecool (via PC Gamer). They also hope to add more customized features as development progresses. However, New Vegas fans should be advised that Revolution Blues will treat New Vegas as non-canonical. The demo will show off the Tibbets Prison Facility and the player character's escape. Other mods will be required to run Revelation Blues, with a full list to be shared at a later date. The developer also encourages those interested to join the Discord server for more frequent updates.

This isn't the first attempt to revive the Van Buren concept Black Isles dropped. There exists a mod called "Fallout: Yesterday" for Fallout 2, available solely through the development team's Patreon. A standalone Unity engine title named "Project Van Buren" is also being worked on by Adam Lacko and a team of volunteers.

Still, the New Vegas mod is gaining the most attention, likely due to the game it's changing. New Vegas has an extremely active modding scene, with Nexus Mods hosting over 22,000 mods as of this writing. It is also the title with the most in common with the original Van Buren, at least in terms of setting and lore. It's still a work in progress, but one that has a great deal of ambition behind it. It may be a while before the conversion of Fallout: New Vegas is complete, but the chance to experience a canceled title is worth the patience.

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The True Legacy of Batgirl is Bigger Than Batman | Screen Rant

Warning: spoilers ahead for DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1!

The true legacy of Batgirl is bigger than Batman. In DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1, Cassandra Cain's featured in two stories. However, one in particular succeeds in showing that what makes her different is what makes her strong and the same is also true for Cassandra's predecessor, Barbara Gordon.

Barbara Gordon first appeared as Batgirl in 1967, within Detective Comics #359. In Suicide Squad #23 from 1989, she would take up a new name: Oracle. Since then, she has featured in numerous comics under both alter egos, finding her own way of fitting into the Bat-Family. Cassandra Cain took up the Batgirl mantle in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #120 in 1999. Like Barbara, she has also operated under other assorted codenames.

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Both of these Batgirls - Barbara and Cassandra - are prominent figures with disabilities. Barbara's is physical and Cassandra's is cognitive. Barbara was paralyzed after being shot by the Joker in the iconic graphic novel, Batman: The Killing Joke, with this trait becoming an integral part of her character immediately following this story. Cassandra Cain was raised as an assassin - a fact revisited in DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration #1. Her training, though highly specialized and focused on non-verbal communication, caused her to develop a cognitive disability. She was never taught how to speak or read.

Batgirl has consistently been a staple of Batman's Bat-Family and broader team. While these traits could be considered physical and developmental weaknesses, the way that they have been approached in the comics has actually turned both aspects into strengths. In the past and from some perspectives, Cassandra is rather problematic as she can be seen as perpetuating the stereotype of the "Silent Asian." However, from another view, especially recently, Cassandra's disability is also one of her greatest strengths. Similarly, Barbara found a way to continue her hero work, even without being able to save Gotham and people the way she used to. Both Batgirls could have easily given up their capes and cowls entirely and retired, considering the suffering they have endured and the scars that their pasts have left on them. Instead, they both rise to the challenge and find a new way to be the best heroes they can be. These aren't imperfections - they are a different kind of super ability.

DC Festival of Heroes features the story "Sounds", by Mariko Tamako, Marcus To, Sebastian Cheng, and Janice Chiang shows Cassandra trying to navigate the world while existing with her disability. This is a much more realistic and positive light for her, as she understands her struggles, is shown with honest fear, and is still pushing towards being a relatively normal young girl, though she isn't, since she's a hero. Her training may have been what led to her disability, and she may not be a typical hero as a result, but it's what allows her to be so perceptive and effective in her role. She sees and hears things that her other Bat counterparts wouldn't pick up on.

Similarly, Barbara shifts up from using physical combat to becoming one of the best detectives in DC comics. She can find information and use technology very impressively, making herself an invaluable member of the Bat-Family. By facing these challenges head-on and adapting, this pair of Batgirls are some of the most admirable characters in DC's arsenal. They rise above their perceived weaknesses and still give their all to do what is right and save others. These Batgirls make their own legacies, independent of their association with Batman.

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Rumored GTA 6 Info From Red Dead Redemption 2 Map Leak Has Been Debunked

Some Grand Theft Auto 6 info allegedly resurfaced from an old 2016 leak regarding Red Dead Redemption 2, but it doesn't appear to be true. The Red Dead Redemption 2 leak came long before Rockstar had even begun teasing the western prequel and included tons of concrete info regarding characters, plot, and most substantially, almost the entire game's map. With that said, many assumed this GTA 6 leak was real, but it has since been debunked.

There has been no shortage of Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks over the last 8 years, but it won't be clear which ones have any truth to them until much closer to launch. Many rumors have pointed toward a return to Vice City, a fictionalized version of Miami, which would make sense given it's the only city Rockstar has yet to touch in its "HD era" of the series.

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Medium user Tim McDowell wrote a pretty interesting deep dive into an old and authentic Red Dead Redemption 2 leak which highlighted all of the accuracies down to the protagonist's name, the map leak, and even details about the epilogue long before the game had been announced. McDowell went on to include images of 4Chan posts that also contained info about the next GTA such as the fact that GTA 6 will have a female protagonist, a male protagonist, and take place in both Florida and Cuba (likely Vice City). This information has been passed around since surfacing but was debunked by GTAForums member ADropInTheOcean and then McDowell edited the article, seemingly confirming the troll.

Why someone would go to the lengths of photoshopping fake 4Chan posts and make a rather extensive Medium post is a mystery. It seems like a lot of work for no real reward other than fooling some people, but some people just want to create chaos. As of right now, there's no word as to when Grand Theft Auto 6 will release, though many rumors indicate it'll be roughly 2023 or 2024, placing it a decade after Grand Theft Auto 5.

As fans grow more and more impatient and excited about Grand Theft Auto 6, it'll be important for fans to keep an eye out for fake leaks. Anything that's too good to be true or sounds like a wishlist is almost always a sign of a fake leak, even if Rockstar is known for going above and beyond in its games. Given this leak tried to pass itself off as legitimate by surrounding itself with a real Red Dead Redemption 2 leak, beware of similar efforts to combine fake info with real info.

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Source: Medium, GTAForums

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