Star Wars Clone Wars S1E09 December 6, 2008
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Asaaj Ventress is awesome! We knew that Gunray would get rescued but that was great.
And Senate Commandoes? Guess those are the predessecors to the Red Imperial Guards.
All told a tonne of action for a 30 min episode – there was hardly a 3 minutes sequence without some kind of intense action.
That’s what makes this new animated series superb – decent stories- evil villans and non-stop action
Star Wars The Clone Wars S01E08 Jedi Jar Jar November 23, 2008
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There was some early speculation on other sites – that this episode might mark the end of Jar Jar.
NO SUCH LUCK.
Instead we get the bumbling Gungan somehow again managing to be the hero – this time by being mistaken as a Jedi.
It’s actually a pretty neat trick and overall fun little episode – i’m surprised thought that we didn’t see the most famous of all Rodian’s though – that is WHERE WAS GREEDO?? (or did we miss that?).
The capture of Viceroy Gunray – was we know is only temporary – so at some point he’ll get busted loose. Gunray of course was on Mustafar when Anakin/Darth Vader was sent there by Palpatine in Star Wars III to kill off the seperatists after Order 66 was issued.
Star Wars The Clone Wars S01E07 – R2 vs. R3 November 15, 2008
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R3 a spy? I didn’t see that one coming.
Ashoka taking on General Grievous and surviving? Didn’t figure that one either.
But the best part of this episode hands down – and one of the best R2D2 scenes ever – is the droid on droid battle between R2 and R3.
Sure we’ve seen R2 flame BattleDroids before but we’ve never seen two similiarly sized astromech droids fight each other — AWESOME.
The real Ashoka Tano – Ashley Eckstein November 13, 2008
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Without a doubt Ashoka Tano is the breakout character in the new Clone Wars animated series.
She’s fun, she’s spunky and she’s ‘snips’.
Ever wonder what the voice behind Tano really looks like? WELL here ya go. It’s blonde knockout Ashley Eckstein.
Eckstein gave an interview to StarWars.com the other day and in it she note how she sees Ashoka as a positive role model for young girls.
I don’t think there are enough positive roles for young girls out there. I try to seek out positive roles for not only girls, but kids and teens in general. When I found who she was and what her role would be, and how positive and kick-butt she was, it was like a dream come true.
Star Wars The Clone Wars S01E06 Where’s R2? November 8, 2008
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We all know and have always known that R2D2 is the greatest Astromech of all time – and one of the most beloved of all robots ever.
But I’ve never seen a droid as stooopid as the R3 in this episode.
Still as to be expected, Anakin can fight off an entire seperatist fleet on his own with a bad robot in tow too.
Another decent episode – this one obviously starting off a new story arc – so far so good.
Star Wars Clone Wars Comic – #2 October 27, 2008
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This comic wasn’t as good as the first issue -not by a long shot.
The artwork in this book just falls apart and looks like some deviant mutant form of the animated show.
It’s really quite repulsive and in fact so offensive that we’re not likely to buy the third issue – a shame really since the story is kinda interesting.
Ashoka’s ppl are missing – and the Jedi are trying to find out where they are – same basic story as the last issue just drawn out a little more.
Essentially a slaver story – similiar to the type that we saw in Dark Times actually – i just hope that no one gets eaten this time.
Star Wars the Clone Wars 1×05 Commando Droid? October 26, 2008
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Another great episode – instead of focusing on Jedi – this episode was all about the clones…and a new type of battle droid that we’ve never seen before.
The typical battle droids are only powerful in their number – but the new Commando Battle Droid – wow those were tough clankers. They got the jump on the clones didn’t they?
Though Grievious didn’t get to attack Kamino this episode – it’s just a matter of time I bet till we see an episode where he does get through..
Star Wars The Clone Wars 1×04 – That Was Fun October 19, 2008
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Hunting down the Malevolance has been great fun – but the dialogue (and animation) in this episode were the best yet.
Grievous’s dialogue – awesome
Padme telling Anakin – ever since i’ve known you you’ve been playing with Droid – classic!
And man was that a big ship – what a great time watching the republic cruisers pound it with their big guns!
Make no mistake about Clone Wars is a winner!
Star Wars Clone Wars S01E03 – Save the Clones! October 12, 2008
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Another great episode as Skywalker takes aim at the Malevolance and its Ion Death Star Gun – Yes much of this show is so painfully obvious that it hurts – but its good clean fun.
Skywalker = Good and friend of the clones – that we know and we’ll likely see that in every episode.
It was neat to see the Republic Cruisers open up their bays from the middle to let ships take off ..and those bombers sure did look a whole lot like the Y-Wings from Episode IV didn’t they?
Star Wars Clone Wars S01E02 – The Death Star Gun October 4, 2008
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The Seperatist secret weapon – an Ion canon apparently – first looked like a predessecor to the Death Star’s main gun – which is probably is – but I would’ve called it an EMP pulse since its main goal was disruption of all electrical activity.
Still an awesome weapon that leaves no survivors….now why other troopers didn’t figure out that they could leave their escape pods and engage the hunter droids..i dunno..
Star Wars Clone Wars S01E01 – Where’s Watto? October 4, 2008
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The series premiere of Star Wars Clone Wars the second animated series – was pretty solid wasn’t it?
Yoda is awesome and he kicked more droid tail in this episode and had more action than we’ve ever seen from Yoda (though his fight with Dooku in Episode II was awesome).
Seeing the Toydarian homeworld was neat too – but where was Watto? (just kidding).
No shortage of action overall animation for the non-human characters is great..the humans look like walking sticks and their plastered hair is just annoying – but a small annoyance in the bigger scheme of things.
Great to see Ventress being no match at all for Yoda…to bad he didn’t decide to just end here and be done with it.
Overall a great start to what looks to be a really fun series to watch.
Star Wars Clone Wars -the comic – issue #1 September 16, 2008
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The first of the new Dark Horse comics tie-ins for the new Star Wars Clone Wars animated series is out and it looks pretty darn good.
The cover art is done the director of the Clone Wars animated movie – and the plot is by a writer for the regular series.
The first issue deals with Ashoka’s people and its a great start..reasonable action, decent pacing and solid artwork all complement this issue.
NO It’s not Star Wars Legacy quality – but it is solid Star Wars and at least as good as the actual animated series itself.
Darth Vader Orders a Happy Meal September 12, 2008
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Well friends the McDonalds Star Wars Clone Wars Happy Meal toy promotion is now over …but we’ve still got a few posts that we’re planning about them..
One thing we didn’t get the chance to do was to go to McDonalds in full Star Wars costume – but one smart dude dude – he went drive-thru as Vader.
Surprisingly the McDonald’s staff at the cash and pickup window didn’t say anything and just acted as if nothing was out of the ordinary…
Star Wars Clone Wars – Better the second time around August 26, 2008
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Star Wars The Clone Wars is a better movie the second time around…
The first time we watched Clone Wars to be honest we were underwhelmed (for alot of reasons). Clone Wars is not the best Star Wars movie but that doesn’t mean it’s that bad either.
The battle scenes are all awesome. The basic story – is simple enough but it works.
The animation is of course what set this apart from all other Star Wars movies. The second time around it was only the ‘human’ character’s hair (which doesn’t move) that kinda/sorta bothered me. The animating actors total lack of real emotion is also somewhat of a problem..
Except for Ahsoka Tano…who is the light and life of this movie. Asoka is awesome and wouldn’t have worked as well as a real actress. Little things like Sky-boy and R2-oey..she’s just so cutesy..but not in a Jar Jar Binks (must die) sorta way.
No, I’m not likely to pay to see Clone Wars in the theatre for a third time (which will be the first Star Wars movie ever that I haven’t paid to see at least 5 times). But I’m glad i saw it at least twice.
As a TV show, this concept/series will work and I’m looking forward to seeing on my small screen soon.
Star Wars Clone Wars McDonald’s Happy Meal August 14, 2008
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Starting Friday, McDonalds will have a special Star Wars Clone Wars Happy Meal (for kids).
The toys aren’t just Clone Wars but are the entire 7 movie story arc worth of characters as bobble heads attached to their ships.
Star Wars Clone Wars Shows off Clone Individuality July 8, 2008
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A clone is supposed to be an exact copy of another thing. The clones in the upcoming Star Wars Clone Wars movie won’t be exact copies according to Lucasfilm. Instead they’re going to show off some of the individuality that these genetically bread killing machines aparently develop as they interact with the Jedi over the course of time.
Not a bad idea actually…and it sure adds the potential for alot of new character diversity and development.
Check out the full video on this from Lucasfilm :
Star Wars Clone Wars Movie Trailer ! May 12, 2008
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ooooooh aaaaaaaah!
The New Clone Wars animated movie has had us excited for a while. The new trailer debuted last week and now there is a copy circulating online.
NICE.
TONNES OF ACTION. This is one awesome trailer…so i’ll get out of the way and let you enjoy!
REMEMBER THIS ISN’T on TV…it’s coming to theatres August 15th!
Star Wars Clone Wars 2 min trailer on tonight May 8, 2008
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We’re still about four months away from the theatrical debut of Star Wars Clone Wars on August 15th, but Lucas is already pumping the hype.
At 7:58 on Thursday May 7, a special 2 minute Clone Wars trailer will simultaneously be aired on :Cartoon Network, TNT, TBS, CNN, and Boomerang .
“By combining the power of the Turner Networks and the power of the Force, we’re able to create a fantastic event for Star Wars fans of all ages,” said Howard Roffman, vice president of Lucasfilm Ltd in a statement. “We’re incredibly proud of The Clone Wars, and eager to be able to showcase it for the first time in such an exciting way.”
Star Wars Clone Wars THE MOVIE opens August 15th!! February 12, 2008
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BIG BIG BIG BIG NEWS FROM LUCAS!!
The new Star Wars Clone Wars animated series will first be a FEATURE FILM that will hit theaters on Friday August 15th!! (let the lineups for the midnight showings begin!!!)
We’ve been writing about the new Star Wars Clone Wars for months…always thinking that it would just be a new TV series on the Cartoon Network so this news comes as a very very NICE SURPRISE.
“I felt there were a lot more Star Wars stories left to tell,” said George Lucas, executive producer of Star Wars: The Clone Wars in a statement. “I was eager to start telling some of them through animation and, at the same time, push the art of animation forward.”
Then in the fall the TV series itself will start with apparently some 30 episodes already in the can. It also looks like Anakin’s new apprentice Ahsoka Tano. will play a major role too.
Are we excited? YOU BET WE ARE!
Ahsoka Tano – Anakin Gets a Padawan in new Star Wars Clone wars series January 30, 2008
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In a major new canon development in the Star Wars Universe – Lucas is giving Anakin Skywalker a Padawan of his own.
Her name is Ahsoka Tano.
First of all I think it’s great that Anakin gets a Padawan. It’s something that has been missing from the young Darth Vader’s story for the last 30 years.
While it will be interesting to see the interaction of Tano and Skywalker in the new Clone Wars series.
What will also be interesting to see is how Lucas expands the character in other timelines…for example: Is she killed by Vader or Clone Troopers in the Jedi Purge?
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