Star Wars: The Clone Wars

[megladon8]

The feature film will be released in theatres in August.

Then the television series will begin in the fall on the Cartoon Network, then on TnT.

More information can be found here (http://www.starwars.com/theclonewars/news/announcement.html).

Here are the first images from the movie/series...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/megladon8/cw1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/megladon8/cw2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/megladon8/cw3.jpg

[Wryan]

Too much of a stretch to say the clone wars shorts were better than Lucas' three films?

I kinda hope not.

[megladon8]

Too much of a stretch to say the clone wars shorts were better than Lucas' three films?

I kinda hope not.


Though I wouldn't personally agree, I don't think it's a stretch - I've read many people saying the same thing.

I actually liked the prequels, though thre first two are stylistically nothing like the original trilogy.

Don't get me wrong, neither The Phantom Menace or Attack of the Clones are particularly good, but I enjoy them all the same.

Revenge of the Sith is the closest to the original trilogy of the latest three. Aside from Hayden Christensen and some crummy dialogue (pretty much anything between Anakin and Padme), I actually think it's a great movie. I'd probably rank it 3rd in the series, behind The Empire Strikes Back and A New Hope

[Wryan]

I'd probably rank it 3rd in the series, behind The Empire Strikes Back and A New Hope

Well considering the enormous gulf separating those two from the other 4....pretty much anything could be ranked 3rd.

:lol:

[megladon8]

I'm surprised there isn't more interest surrounding a new Star Wars theatrical release.

Is the fact that it's animated deterring people? Because the prequels got ridiculous hype, and the cast was pretty much the only thing not animated in those movies.

[KK2.0]

i enjoyed the Clone Wars toons but they were more like cool fight clips, maybe that's why they worked so well? i fear the script and acting in longer versions may turn them into an embarrasing mess, but i'm always hopeful for a good SW flick.

Yeah, i never learn.

[Sycophant]

Interesting. I like the stylized animation here. However, I'm not too excited becuase the prequel trilogy (yes, including-maybe-even-espeically Revenge of the Sith) pretty much killed all my Star Wars enthusiasm. I can't even bring myself to watch the original trilogy in the last five or six years for fear of finding myself hating something I once loved. But I'll give this a shot, encouraged just the littlest bit because it would appear Lucas is neither directly writing or directing this.

[[ETM]]

I honestly think I'd rather see any other action-filled period from the history of the SW universe, but I know we're never gonna get it.

[megladon8]

;35736']I honestly think I'd rather see any other action-filled period from the history of the SW universe, but I know we're never gonna get it.


I agree. Why does Lucas have this obsession with the Clone Wars?

[Ivan Drago]

I wonder if Genndy Tartakovsky is involved with this.

[Sycophant]

I wonder if Genndy Tartakovsky is involved with this.Nope!

[Ivan Drago]

Nope!

I thought I'd ask since he was involved with the original Clone Wars show.

Nevertheless, damn.

[EyesWideOpen]

I will have nothing to do with anything more Star Wars related unless it contains either Ewoks or Kit Fisto.

[KK2.0]

I wonder if Genndy Tartakovsky is involved with this.

speaking about him... where's his Dark Crystal project?

[monolith94]

I don't care what you do, Genndy - just do SOMETHING. I mean, my god, you could die or something!!!

[Wryan]

Nope!

Well, son of a bitch.

[Watashi]

Trailer (http://newsinfilm.com/?p=1622)

The Star Wars fan inside me wants to love this, but this looks completely meh. Shouldn't be surprising considering Lucas wrote the script.

Why oh why didn't they just get Genndy Tartakovsky to do this.

[megladon8]

Look alright.

The prequels were pretty much animated anyways, so it's not like it's a surprise that this is the direction they've taken - I'm just not sold on the style.

And it sounds like they got some of the principle cast members back - Jackson was definitely there, and Yoda sounded like Frank Oz.

[D_Davis]

Why oh why didn't they just get Genndy Tartakovsky to do this.

Yeah, this could be one of the most mind boggling mix-ups of modern cinema.

I just don't get it.

As it is now, this film looks terrible, and when compared to GT's work, it is ugly to the max.

I'd rather see a Lego Star Wars CGI film than this.

[megladon8]

I just don't get why they're giving so much attention to perhaps the most uninteresting part of the entire Star Wars saga.

We can only watch the galaxy go downhill for so long.

I'd much rather see more content dealing with the Rebel uprising, and the Empire's strangehold on the galaxy. Stuff like the video game "Shadows of the Empire", which filled in story gaps between the original three films.

[[ETM]]

I just don't get why they're giving so much attention to perhaps the most uninteresting part of the entire Star Wars saga.

Indeed. Tartakovsky did wonders with it already, and now they build on that foundation with ludicrous amounts of money - without him?! Creatively doomed, I say. It will have an audience, for sure, but I'd rather see a good five minute short than a whole glitzy show that is completely uninteresting.

[Qrazy]

I just don't get why they're giving so much attention to perhaps the most uninteresting part of the entire Star Wars saga.

We can only watch the galaxy go downhill for so long.

I'd much rather see more content dealing with the Rebel uprising, and the Empire's strangehold on the galaxy. Stuff like the video game "Shadows of the Empire", which filled in story gaps between the original three films.

I'd like to see the last remnants of the empire becoming the new rebels and Luke Skywalker corrupted by the power of leadership.

[megladon8]

I'd like to see the last remnants of the empire becoming the new rebels and Luke Skywalker corrupted by the power of leadership.


Indeed.

Again, the Clone Wars have just been done to death, and there's really not much content or depth there.

It almost seems like it's the part that's being explored the most because it's the prettiest.

[Rowland]

Yes, that looks hideous. At war with the Hutt clan? Talk about unimaginative fan service.

[Sycophant]

I just don't get why they're giving so much attention to perhaps the most uninteresting part of the entire Star Wars saga.

Well, until about six years ago, it sure seemed interesting.

[KK2.0]

that trailer was pulled, is this one the same?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK3JCmMN5mQ

the looks didn't worry me, the style follows Genndy's designs but in CG. I'm more concerned with it actually being a good flick.

[Dukefrukem]

Trailer (http://newsinfilm.com/?p=1622)

The Star Wars fan inside me wants to love this, but this looks completely meh. Shouldn't be surprising considering Lucas wrote the script.

Why oh why didn't they just get Genndy Tartakovsky to do this.

lol @ "Hosted on WorstPreviews.com."

[[ETM]]

I'm more concerned with it actually being a good flick.

"Kidnapped, Jabba the Hutt's son has been..." :frustrated:

I have no doubt the "script" will be filled with such gems.

[Qrazy]

Lucas should really just go Miike on the Star Wars universe and get tons of new talent making tons of films, TV seres, etc. Time spent thinking up good ideas and ironing out execution obviously does nothing to help the calibur of the work (i.e. prequels) so maybe this way we'll at least get some gems as a result of prolificness alone.

[Watashi]

Doesn't Lucas have a film coming out next year? Red Tails, I think it is.

[Barty]

How the hell do you kidnap a Hutt? They're huge.

[KK2.0]

;56060']"Kidnapped, Jabba the Hutt's son has been..." :frustrated:

I have no doubt the "script" will be filled with such gems.

hopes... crushed...

[megladon8]

So, I just saw the trailer on a big screen in HD, and...

Is it bad that I really want to see this now?

[Ezee E]

So, I just saw the trailer on a big screen in HD, and...

Is it bad that I really want to see this now?
Yeah. I think so.

It looks pretty dumb.

[Qrazy]

Yeah. I think so.

It looks pretty dumb.

This.

[number8]

Yep.

[Sycophant]

Uh-huh.

Sorry, meg.

[Qrazy]

That being said I'll probably eventually see it anyway because I'm a whore for all things sci-fi and fantasy.

[megladon8]

Apple has put up the theatrical trailer (http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/starwarstheclonewars/trailer1/).

I'll say it again - this doesn't look terrible to me.

Maybe it's just the use of one of my favorite tracks from the original trilogy's scores.

[Dukefrukem]

how many of these movies are they doing? is this the only one?

[megladon8]

how many of these movies are they doing? is this the only one?


This is launching a new TV series.

[Dukefrukem]

This is launching a new TV series.

ah gotchya.

[Sxottlan]

Pretty harmless, but also pretty pointless.

Felt like I was watching the Never Say Never Again of Star Wars movies.

[number8]

I don't know why anyone would pay money to see a TV pilot.

[Sycophant]

There are some movies that even if I am not expecting goodness from, I'll see them for the sake of cultural literacy or something. I'll probably die without seeing this one.

[D_Davis]

Based on the trailer for this, I would be shocked if it appeared as a Sci-Fi original. That it is being shown in actual theaters, and that people are paying to see it, is a mystery that rivals the purpose of the universe and existence of God. I purpose an entirely new school of sociology: Starwarsology - why do people continue to support all of the shit having to do with this franchise? Books, games, comics, toys, movies, clothes...why? By studying this phenomenon, we may learn a lot about what makes people tick.

[Sycophant]

A disturbing number of people believe that all six Star Wars films are great.

And even more disturbing number of people believe that all six Star Wars films are good.

[Watashi]

A disturbing number of people believe that all six Star Wars films are great.

And even more disturbing number of people believe that all six Star Wars films are good.

Really? You saw both Meet Dave and Norbit.

I'd question your sanity over someone who wants to see Clone Wars.

[Qrazy]

Really? You saw both Meet Dave and Norbit.

I'd question your sanity over someone who wants to see Clone Wars.

What's your av from?

[megladon8]

Based on the trailer for this, I would be shocked if it appeared as a Sci-Fi original. That it is being shown in actual theaters, and that people are paying to see it, is a mystery that rivals the purpose of the universe and existence of God. I purpose an entirely new school of sociology: Starwarsology - why do people continue to support all of the shit having to do with this franchise? Books, games, comics, toys, movies, clothes...why? By studying this phenomenon, we may learn a lot about what makes people tick.


To be fair, there are some pretty awesome Star Wars games out there.

"The Force Unleashed" looks great.

[Ivan Drago]

Wow...this is getting 19% on the Tomatometer. I did NOT see that coming.

[Spinal]

Wow...this is getting 19% on the Tomatometer. I did NOT see that coming.

It's sort of like an intervention for George Lucas.

[Watashi]

The movie is targeted towards boys in the 8-12 range and since none of us are in that range, it's not surprising that any of us want to see this.

Though I'm sure Dylan will probably drag KF to see it. As with Spinal Jr.

[number8]

It's not impossible to make a Star Wars adventure targeted at young boys that adults can consider good also, you know.

Genndy Tartakovsky did it.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Though I'm sure Dylan will probably drag KF to see it. As with Spinal Jr.

Unfortunately he's been begging me to take him. I'm going to try to avoid it.

[Sycophant]

Really? You saw both Meet Dave and Norbit.

I'd question your sanity over someone who wants to see Clone Wars.Eddie Murphy is more of a draw for me than George Lucas. George Lucas has proven to have a bad track record in my book, and I decided not to assume the popular consensus on the other two and see what they might have had to offer.

Anyway, either of those films were better than any of the prequels.

But maybe you're right.

[Watashi]

And Eddie Murphy doesn't have a bad track record?

[Dukefrukem]

Pretty cool they invited Ray Park back for these fights .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=165&v=-k5lHp6g77s&feature=emb_title

[Skitch]

The ep was awesome as usual. I hope we get some sort of Solo sequel just so I can maybe see more Ray Park Maul.

[Skitch]

Watching ep12 now. This season has been awesome. I freaking love this show. Ashoka (sp?) may be one of my top ten Star Wars characters. The perfect casting for her is Rosario Dawson, and thats the rumor for the Mandalorian season two. Maul's arc has been awesome.

Yes I have the mentality of an adolescent boy.

[Skitch]

It's not impossible to make a Star Wars adventure targeted at young boys that adults can consider good also, you know.

Genndy Tartakovsky did it.

To his point (from 2008), the series finale was actually quite Tartakovsky-esque.

[Irish]

At the risk of sounding like one of those r/PrequelMemes weirdos ... the last half of season 5 is great sci-fantasy and terrific melodrama, with some unusually good fight sequences.

The story is just like ... hoooooooooly shit. Granted, it took them 4 seasons to introduce new characters and establish their identities and backstories, and there's plenty of dead weight, too, but still.

Hoooooooooooly shit.

[Skitch]

At the risk of sounding like one of those r/PrequelMemes weirdos ... the last half of season 5 is great sci-fantasy and terrific melodrama, with some unusually good fight sequences.

The story is just like ... hoooooooooly shit. Granted, it took them 4 seasons to introduce new characters and establish their identities and backstories, and there's plenty of dead weight, too, but still.

Hoooooooooooly shit.

Haven't I been saying it?? Oh yes, I have.

[Irish]

Annnnnnnd the first 4 episodes of season 6 are also exceptional and deeply fucked up ..... what is with this show

[Skitch]

That shows quality trajectory is ever upward.

[Skitch]

Irish did you watch The Mandolorian? I feel it took more inspiration from Clone Wars show than just about any other Star War.

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what is with this show

Had nowhere to go but up. Simple as that.

[Dukefrukem]

Oh damn. On episode 4 now. Big shift from the first episode and I'm liking the small scale scope of things.

[Skitch]

I am just tickled people are giving this a chance.

[Dukefrukem]

Question.

So this takes place during the Clone Wars.

The movies made it very clear that the whole point of the Clone Army was so they could initiate Order 66 and that army becomes the Empire.

So what are they farting around for through 7 seasons of this? Where did these other giant ships come from that Grievous controls? He's already working with Dooku? They have the droid army. So why don't they imitate order 66 now and combine forces?

[Skitch]

Question.

So this takes place during the Clone Wars.

The movies made it very clear that the whole point of the Clone Army was so they could initiate Order 66 and that army becomes the Empire.

So what are they farting around for through 7 seasons of this? Where did these other giant ships come from that Grievous controls? He's already working with Dooku? They have the droid army. So why don't they imitate order 66 now and combine forces?

I think they need to wait until they have enough systems/planets under clone control. There's enough Separatists to mount a legit "battle for the throne", (if you will), so they need to get that number down so when they pull the big trigger its too late for anyone to do anything. Consider: other than ninja, Jedi have to be about the toughest to take down, let alone surprise...especially hundreds of them. It has to be fast, immediate, and a total surprise. Now that I think about it...spreading the Jedi across the galaxy may be part of the plan as well.

[Irish]

So what are they farting around for through 7 seasons of this?

Because otherwise there would be no TV show.

ETA: I read somewhere the cartoon takes place sometime between the 2nd and 3rd prequel movie. So the timeline is more condensed than 6 full seasons (and a reboot) would otherwise suggest.

[Skitch]

I believe thats pretty correct, but the last revival season must be after Episode 3.

[Dukefrukem]

I'm sure i'm going to find a lot of inconsistencies as I continue watching. STAY TUNED!

[Dukefrukem]

Episode 4: Obi Wan does some cool shit vs Battle Destroyers, skirting around them (since they can only fire in one direction and cannot maneuver quickly) and using their shield to his advantage from cover fire and then using force push to push the droids into the enemy. I would have liked to see that in live action.




..spreading the Jedi across the galaxy may be part of the plan as well.

and LOL Episode 5 in the first 15 seconds...narrator: "As the War escalates on the Outter Rim, the Jedi Knights are spready thinly across the galaxy"

[Dukefrukem]

Episode 5-7; I didn't' think they could give personalities to the clones but they DID! Hey now Rex.

[Irish]

If you dig the clones, you're in for some good stories.

Pro-tip: Skip the episodes where Padme, Jar Jar, or R2-D2 feature in the thumbnail.

[Skitch]

Don't skip anything with Boba Fett.

[Dukefrukem]

If you dig the clones, you're in for some good stories.

Pro-tip: Skip the episodes where Padme, Jar Jar, or R2-D2 feature in the thumbnail.

OMG THIS!

That's literally what episode 8 is. Garbage.

[Irish]

lol, yep. Around there I decided to start skipping episodes.

Exceptions for "Blue Shadow Virus" (S1E17) and "The Disappeared" (S6E8). Both break away from the dull, repetitive storylines usually surrounding those characters.

[Dukefrukem]

You guys weren't kidding about this series. There's a TON of good ideas never realized in the cannon movies.

-Dooku imprisoned and chained together with Obi Wan and Anakin (Common Enemy)
-A spaceship out of control during lightspeed and heading for a giant star

Almost done with Season 1 now.

[Dukefrukem]

And episode 15 with the snow planet and the mysterious threat. Great stuff!

[Skitch]

I've been enjoying the updates. Keep em comin'.

[Dukefrukem]

It takes 20 episodes for an awesome Mace Windu episode.

And some excellent use of force powers from him.

[Skitch]

Its the first non-80s SW tv series...it took them time to figure it out. Wasn't this pre-sale to Disney as well? If so Lucas was still calling the shots.

[Dukefrukem]

Season 2 Episode 5, We finally have war battles akin to what we see in Attack of the Clones...

I find it very odd when the Jedi are bragging about how many kills their squad has... That doesn't seem like normal Jedi dialog to me.