Star Wars: The Clone Wars (animated)

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First mentioned in the Star Wars TV thread...this thread deals with Star Wars: The Clone Wars (animated series)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Confirmed for Theatrical Release
Source: Lucasfilm
February 12, 2008


Lucasfilm has confirmed that Star Wars: The Clone Wars will premiere in theaters as a feature film on August 15 before becoming a half-hour animated TV series in the fall on Cartoon Network and TNT:

A new era of Star Wars entertainment begins in 2008 when "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," from creator George Lucas, premieres as an all-new feature film in August, followed by the television series debut in the fall, in a partnership announced today between Lucasfilm Ltd., Warner Bros. Pictures and Turner Broadcasting System Inc.

Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" takes audiences on incredible new "Star Wars" adventures, combining the legendary storytelling of Lucasfilm with an eye-popping, signature animation style. "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" will open in North American theaters Friday, August 15. International release dates will be announced soon.

"I felt there were a lot more 'Star Wars' stories left to tell," said George Lucas, executive producer of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." "I was eager to start telling some of them through animation and, at the same time, push the art of animation forward."

The theatrical debut of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is only the beginning of all-new "Star Wars" adventures that continue in the fall when the long-awaited television series premieres on Cartoon Network, followed by airings on TNT. Details regarding international broadcasts will be announced shortly.

"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" showcases an entirely new look and feel to the galaxy far, far away – combining the expansive scope of the "Star Wars" Saga with state-of-the-art computer-generated animation. Each week, viewers will see a thrilling, 30-minute "mini-movie" created by the talented artists at Lucasfilm Animation.

On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villains – led by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous – are poised to rule the galaxy. Stakes are high, and the fate of the "Star Wars" universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights. Their exploits lead to the action-packed battles and astonishing new revelations that fill "Star Wars: The Clone Wars."

"Warner Bros. and Turner are uniquely positioned to deliver on the enormous potential of 'The Clone Wars' because together they offer a world-class opportunity: the theatrical and home-video distribution of Warner Bros. and the broad reach of the Turner Networks," said Micheline Chau, President and Chief Operating Officer of Lucasfilm Ltd. "This terrific combination hits the key demographic groups, ranging from kids to adults, that make up the 'Star Wars' audience."

Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, added, "This is a breakthrough project – returning 'Star Wars' to the big screen in a completely new way while beginning an exciting new chapter in George Lucas' legendary saga. We immediately felt that it would be a fantastic theatrical event and are thrilled to be bringing it to moviegoers."

"Nothing like this has ever been produced for television," said Stuart Snyder, President/COO Turner Animation,Young Adults & Kids Media. "For 30 years, 'Star Wars' has shown that it appeals to a huge breadth of fans. 'The Clone Wars' on Cartoon Network will be appointment television for everyone in the family. We're thrilled to be working with Lucasfilm again and very excited to be playing a role in bringing this remarkable adventure to viewers."

With a new story each week, "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" continues the tradition of thrilling stories, astonishing visuals and extraordinary music that have always been the hallmarks of the "Star Wars" Saga.

Lucasfilm Animation, which is based in Marin County, Calif., with a studio in Singapore, has produced more than 30 all-new episodes of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," and production continues on even more exciting episodes.


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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Series canceled

Well, Disney bought Lucasfilms, and then cancelled the series.

Unreal. Hence why Disney pretty much sucks.

One of the few things I watch on TV, gone.

I cannot wait till the NFL ticket goes online full time, cause it will be bye,bye TV service.
 

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Disappointing.

The season finale (I guess serie finale now) was a GREAT episode...animation or not that was good TV.
 
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I heard it was no longer going to be on Cartoon Network (Time Warner), but would not go away completely. It'll probably resurface on a Disney channel somewhere as either standalone films or a recurring series again...
 

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My guess also is that for now, Disney doesn't want to be associated with anything "prequel" because of the reputation of the movies. They are right now going to be concentrating on things post-Return of the Jedi.
 

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Lucasfilm announced a new animated "Star Wars" series coming to television.

"Star Wars Rebels" will premiere fall 2014 on Disney XD and take place in between "Star Wars" Episodes III and IV.

We knew that Disney was working on a new TV series, but this is the first news we're hearing of an actual project.

Previously, Lucasfilm announced it was ending its popular "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" series after five successful seasons on Cartoon Network.


Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/technology/bu...w-Is-Coming-In-2014-4531395.php#ixzz2TrwQTkfH
 

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The new episodes on Netflix were pretty good but it sucks we didn't get to see a conclusion to the Maul or the Ahsoka storylines.

Maybe Ahsoka at least makes an appearance in Star Wars Rebels as an older wiser former Jedi apprentice on the run? At least that is my hope.
 

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The new episodes on Netflix were pretty good but it sucks we didn't get to see a conclusion to the Maul or the Ahsoka storylines.

Maybe Ahsoka at least makes an appearance in Star Wars Rebels as an older wiser former Jedi apprentice on the run? At least that is my hope.

Fans are pissed and that is what I suspected would happen. They could at least wrap it up with a hour long movie or something.
 

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