"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" (2008) TV series 2008-????

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Creator:

George Lucas

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

2008 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Plot:

The Grand Army of the Republic, led by Yoda, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and other Jedi Knights, fights the New Droid Army of the Separatists.

Plot Keywords:

Jedi Knight | Space War | Fictional War | Battle | Star Wars

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Fri. Nov. 13	8:00 PM	TOON	Weapons Factory	#2.6
Sat. Nov. 14	8:30 AM	TOON	Weapons Factory	#2.6

Cast

Tom Kane	...	Narrator / ... (27 episodes, 2008-2009)
Dee Bradley Baker	...	Clone Troopers / ... (26 episodes, 2008-2009)
Matt Lanter	...	Anakin Skywalker (23 episodes, 2008-2009)
Matthew Wood	...	Battle Droids / ... (22 episodes, 2008-2009)
James Arnold Taylor	...	Obi-Wan Kenobi / ... (19 episodes, 2008-2009)
Ashley Eckstein	...	Ahsoka Tano (18 episodes, 2008-2009)
Corey Burton	...	Count Dooku / ... (16 episodes, 2008-2009)

Also Known As:

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Rise of the Bounty Hunters (USA) (second season title)
Untitled Clone Wars TV Series (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

22 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:TV-PG | Australia:PG

Company:

CGCG

Trivia:

Dave Filoni and George Lucas have both stated that the look of the characters is inspired by those from Gerry Anderson's "Thunderbirds" (1965).

Movie Connections:

Spin off Lego Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2 (2009) (TV)

Bloody Brilliant! At last Star Wars is back, and its good again!

Well, after a sceptical start with the clone wars animated movie, the actual TV series is getting better and better. Slightly bumpy start however. (Droid voices????) But as the "Shadow of malevolence storyline unfolds, it is clear that Star Wars is back in star wars territory. Great little storyline, and episode 3 is just true to the spirit of the original Trilogy and yet keeps with the clone wars setting. Episodes 4 & 5 are even better, and as a listener to the podcasts on theforce.net the interviews are brilliant too. The creators are aware of what we like and don't and they reassure us not to worry, as some very cool stuff is still in the pipeline.

I even rewatched the clone wars movie again now its out on DVD and i like it 10 times better than i did before. I guess everything was new. I also found out that the movie was the first stuff they filmed for the series and that everything that has come since has been improved upon, and much has yet to be seen. I am looking forward to the episode i saw in a clip where we see a flashback of General Grievous become what he is now.

Anakins character is actually likable now. And Asoka is less brattish than she was in the movie. Just a shame about the damn droid voices. Less is more sometimes eh! Well done George and the team. So far i'm loving it, and cant wait for each episode. Finally, some of us may actually understand what GL was trying to achieve with the prequels. The kids love it too. I hope it gets a little darker though, or at least remains at the level of the malevolence storyline.

Cant wait for the LIVE ACTION show next year too, but I hope that one is gonna be dark and for the fans, and not for the kids. (As promised.) Then, i think balance will be achieved. Clone wars for the kids, fine. But if they make Star Wars TV for the fans, all may be forgiven.

Oh, one last thing... Needs a little bit more John Williams score. Pleeease???