The Clone Wars - TV Series

[billybob476]

Here's the latest on TCW in Canada from theforce.net. It hasn't been on for a looong time here and it turns out it's just been on a much longer holiday hiatus.

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The Clone Wars Series In Canada Update

Posted By Mike on January 6, 2009



A number of our Canadian friends had sent over some concerned e-mails regarding the status of The Clone Wars on Canadian television. New episodes had ceased to air and they very simply want their TCW fix! Who can blame them? Fear not as The Clone Wars in Canada simply went on it's holiday hiatus much like it did here in the U.S.. For our friends to the north, the hiatus fell after the airing of "Bombad Jedi" as opposed to "Lair of Grievous" in the states.

Double checked with Lucasfilm just to be sure and got the following response:

"The next episode, "Cloak of Darkness," will air Feb. 8 on CTV and Feb. 13 on Space. Thanks for checking on it!"


No, thank you good sir for the answer we were hoping to hear! Hope this eases the minds of some fans out there. New episodes are on the way sooner than later!

http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/The_Clone_Wars_Series_In_Canada_Update_120168.asp

[jedijeff]

That good to hear it is coming back, but I think the big delay is going to hurt them. A lot of people will find other places to see the episodes. But it is nice to hear they will be back regardless

[Geekyfanboy]

This series continues to ROCK!!! just watched last Friday's episode again this morning before work.. what a great way to start my day. The first five minutes of that episode are amazing. This is by far my favorite TV series on right now.

[Jen]

What do you guys think of the continuity issues? The folks over on the Star Wars Fanworks boards are up in arms over issues regarding characters and their locations during key battles and what not. I don't really care about them myself... I had no idea where anyone was before the cartoon anyway.

I enjoyed the last episode. Ahsoka gets on my nerves from time to time. For a padawan she sure smarts off a lot and no one really puts her in her place.   :ohwell

The action scenes are always top notch. I love the duels. Consequently my four-year-old niece, Karlee, loves them as well. I introduced her to Star Wars this past summer. My sister told me she's been asking for Star Wars action figures. In the words of Palpatine: "Everything that has transpired has done so according to my design."  ;D

[moyer777]

I'm enjoying it and have no idea about the continuity.  :)

[billybob476]

As a BIG EU fan there are definitely a lot of issues with continuity and this show. Honestly, it doesn't bug me a huge amount. I rationalize it as this: Clone Wars, EU books and even the movies are a retelling of events that happened, like history.

Our own history is rife with contradictions, inaccuracies, and subjective points of view. Why would the history of the Star Wars (or Star Trek for that matter) universe be any different?

[Rico]

I don't find the continuity that much of a problem.  If it does bug you then this show will never work for you.  It's fun to just see some new Star Wars action on TV.  I like that we get to see more of the other Jedi like Aayla Secura (although her voice was not what I expected - was that a French accent or what?).

[Geekyfanboy]

I don't know much about the EU so I'm loving this. I liked Secura's voice, It's cool to see that not everyone has an American accent in the SW Universe... btw it did sound French.

[Jen]

The continuity issues don't bother me at all... I know very little about the Clone Wars era of the EU. I liked her accent as well. At first it sounded South American, then towards the end it did sound French. :D

[Rico]

The thing about her accent that kind of was weird for me is I know the actress that played her in the movies doesn't sound like that - but of course I don't think she had any lines in the films.

[Bryancd]

I love the EU, but read only the books and did not read a few of the Clone Wars era books. I also do not read any of the comics, so Clone Wars era continuity is not on my radar either. Ayla never had any lines and even though Amy Allen is American, I liked the French accent they gave her.

[Geekyfanboy]

Star Wars: The Clone Wars "A Galaxy Divided" on DVD

First Volume of Action-Packed Episodes Brings Hit Cartoon Network Series to DVD for the First Time

Four of the most popular episodes from the hit animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars will come to DVD from Warner Home Video and Lucasfilm Ltd. on Tuesday, March 24. The release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars "A Galaxy Divided" marks the very first time the weekly adventures from Lucasfilm Animation have been available on the format.

The hit weekly animated series debuted this fall on Cartoon Network. It's the first TV series from Lucasfilm Animation that chronicles the adventures of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Ahsoka Tano and other favorite Star Wars characters as they struggle against the dark side during the divisive, action-packed Clone Wars.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars "A Galaxy Divided" ($19.98, SRP) showcases four exciting episodes: "Ambush," featuring a showdown between Jedi Master Yoda and the villainous Asajj Ventress; and the three-episode "Malevolence" story -- "Rising Malevolence," "Shadow of Malevolence" and "Destroy Malevolence." In the "Malevolence" episodes, Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano and Obi-Wan Kenobi lead a mission to find and destroy a massive warship that is under the command of General Grievous.

"As its incredibly successful run on Cartoon Network has shown, Star Wars: The Clone Wars appeals to a very wide, very loyal audience that spans a wide range," said Doug Yates, vice president of marketing, distribution and online at Lucasfilm Ltd. "Many kids and parents have told us they want to own their favorite episodes right away, which is why we are releasing this compilation as well as a second four-episode compilation this summer."

Meanwhile, for fans eager to own the entire first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Lucasfilm is in the midst of producing a multi-disc boxed set that is expected to debut later in 2009. Full details of the first-season DVD boxed set, which is also planned to mark the first Blu-Ray appearance of the series, will be announced later this year. The collection will include substantial bonus material that is currently in production at Lucasfilm, including explorations of the behind-the-scenes creation of the hit series.

"Longtime Star Wars fans are eager for a collection that offers great depth and has detailed bonus materials," Yates said. "We hope our DVD releases will offer something to please everyone, just as the first season of the series has done week after week."

Amit Desai, WHV Vice President of Family, Animation & Sports Marketing, said, "We're excited to begin offering this exhilarating TV series to its legion of loyal fans, as well as to an all-new generation who have helped make it such a success on Cartoon Network. Star Wars: The Clone Wars has brought new excitement to the galaxy far, far away, with its thrilling look into untold stories, and we know fans will enjoy these action-packed adventures."

Star Wars: The Clone Wars debuted on Cartoon Network in the U.S. on Oct. 3. The series also airs on broadcast networks in more than 50 different countries worldwide, and is soon to debut on Cartoon Network International around the globe.

[Geekyfanboy]

Takei Lends Voice to "Clone Wars"
January 21, 2009 by Michael Hickerson   || Category: TV

Actor George Takei will lend his voice talent on this Friday's episode of "Star Wars: Clone Wars," according to Newsarama.

Takei, who is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu on "Star Trek" will provide the voice for a new villian, Lok Durd.  Takei has done extensive voiceover work the past several years, including projects like "Mulan," "Batman Beyond" and "Kim Possible."

Takei's appearance in "Clone Wars" makes the first time an actor from classic "Trek" has worked in both "Star" universes.

"I don't consider it jumping ship," says Takei. "The Star Trek philosophy is to embrace the diversity of the universe, and Star Wars is part of that diversity. I also think Star Trek and Star Wars are related beyond both having the word "Star."

Not that he doesn't acknowledge differences, either.

"'Star Trek' is science fiction," said Takei. "'Star Wars' is science fantasy. Based on the episodes I worked on, I think with 'Star Wars: Clone Wars' we're starting to see a merging though. It does deal, philosophically, with some of the issues of the time, which is always something 'Star Trek' was known for. War, Peace, Technology, Humanity, Sacrifice and Courage; these issues. I found that engaging.

"The other thing I found is in doing the 'Star Wars' animation, especially when compared to the 'Star Trek' animation, it was really working as an actor. I was actually working with other actors. When we did the recording (for Clone Wars) they had the entire cast there. So we were able to bounce off of each other. You get a better idea of the characterization that way, the vocal rhythms of the other characters. "

You can hear Takei's voice on this week's "Clone Wars." The episode airs Friday on Cartoon Network.

http://www.sliceofscifi.com/2009/01/21/takei-lends-voice-to-clone-wars/

[Bryancd]

Just got Dish Network. Clone Wars in High Def! WOW!!!!

I'm not buying Clone Wars on DVD until it's a complete season and in Blu-Ray. That 4 epsiode release is BOGUS.  :thumbsdown

[Geekyfanboy]

Just got Dish Network. Clone Wars in High Def! WOW!!!!

I'm not buying Clone Wars on DVD until it's a complete season and in Blu-Ray. That 4 epsiode release is BOGUS.  :thumbsdown

I so hate you at the moment  :biggrin .. CW in HD.. I want.. I want...

and I agree with you.. not DVD until I get the entire season.