So tell me, seriously - does the image above make you excited to see a new Star Wars series about the Clone Wars?
In case you don’t know, there’s a new completely CGI animated series coming out in the Fall that picks up where Episode 3 left off. So what actually should have happened in Episodes 2 & 3 will take place in this animated TV show.
The twist is that Lucasfilm will kick off the series with a theatrical movie which will be released on August 15th.
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Genndy Tartakovsky, director of the first Clone Wars series, will not be involved with the production. That’s too bad because that series was quite well done story-wise, although I wasn’t a big fan of the animation style.
Although Genndy isn’t involved, I suppose there may be some hope that this may be decent since George Lucas is neither directing nor writing the episodes. I think his best destiny is basically being a tech-geek in charge of the visual/CGI effects.
Personally, I find it ironic that so many people scoff at Star Trek fans wanting new material on both the big and small screen, but when it comes to Star Wars they say:
“Bring It.”
Personally, I think this horse is dead and maybe they ought to think about not beating it any more.
But since it’s inevitable (they already have 30 episodes in the can), do you think it’s going to be any good? Are you looking forward to it? Or are you sick or it?
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Personally, I don’t care. I’ve never liked Star Wars, and I was under the impression it was finished after that sixth movie a couple of years ago, which I recall didn’t get a good reception.
I have to agree, though, that it’s odd that people who are eager for more Star Wars while criticizing those who want more Trek. Personally, I think they should both lie dormant for a few more years, maybe another decade or more, before any attempts at revival. Neither series seems to be getting the time off they should, though.
Help me, Obi-YAAAAWN
I dont care much .
But i will see it anyway.
Might be better if one of the other writers here who may be more “Star Wars” fans than I am were to see it and review it.
Vic
Nope, can’t say I care much. It is indeed flogging a dead horse. But then again there has been an aweful lot of that over the last year, so what the hell.
K
Will this be one of those one or two day release movies (like Hannah Montana and Cloverfield, haha), or out for a regular run?
Actually Vic, despite all of my reservations, that picture does kind of excite me.
Nope, don’t care too much for this. To me, the picture above looks awfully lame, but that’s just my opinion. I will pass on this one.
Yet another pure CGI fiasco. I show my hate for these films by NOT seeing them. When I want all CGI I will turn on my Xbox Damm it.
I’m pretty sure everything in this film is also in the xbox game “Republic Commando”.
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Star Wars needs MORE STORY less lightsaber battles.
And for Gawd sakes come up with some different sound effects. Jeeeesh!
Attack of the Clones was injoyable but that’s enough I coundnt care less about all the freaky looking Jedi and the clone troopers battling even stupider droids that can’t shoot strait right off the assembly line…
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LUCAS!!!!!! WTF!!!!
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Stop wasting time and write the next three films that take place after “Return of the Jedi”.
Stop Cloning around. You big rich weirdo!!!
I’ve even heard that Anakin is going to supposedly have a padawan.
How is world can he have a padawan if he is not even a master by episode three.
My kids will like it. So it won’t matter how stupid it is… I am stuck watching it.
Anakin with a padawan. Sh#( let’s just throw all continuity out the window. Maybe Qui Gon can show up and say “Noooo Anakin nooo”.
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I hope this gets the rating its deserves a G. for Garbage.
I love BOTH Star Wars and Star Trek, but this really does nothing for me. Now the NOVELS in the Star Wars universe are FANTASTIC. I will hold off on seeing these until my buddy who is a Star Wars nutcase lets me know how it is.
I loved the animated version, and this actually makes me more excited than episode 3 did (sure not sayin much, but you still had to have hope).
Make that two of us, Suma. The mini series “Clone Wars” was very entertaining and done fairly well. I really like Star Trek but I’m a bigger fan of Star Wars.
If Lucas really wanted to attract more viewers then he should develop the stories that connected “Empires Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi” or the stories that followed “Return of the Jedi” or even tell the tales fom the novels of so many great side characters that live in that fanastic galaxy.
Adrian, you didn’t think the Clone Wars anime were basic character / lame action stories?
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I watched them on dvd and they were just 20 min mini- episodes of, pick a character and watch him battle Droids or Jedi. Weeeee!!!
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Clearly the first 3 Star Wars films had more story then that? I love Star Wars and Star Trek also but I don’t except poo poo (from ether one) when its offered to
me…
*(keep in mind)*
I’m not making a harsh pre-judgment of this new film.
I’m talking about the animated Clone Wars mini-series.
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This new film has me peeved because (like you mentioned Adrian) its not a new Star Wars film that moves in direction with the saga following “Return of the Jedi”…
(Where have I heard this before, oh yeah Star Trek 0)
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Anyway……I’m sure Adrian you’ve read some of the novels don’t you think aging Lucas should focus on going forward with Star Wars ?
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Hell, If anything Lucas should do a stand-alone Boba Fett film. Wow that film would make BANK if done right!!
To the writer of this: Dude, the clone wars, this series, is going to take place IN BETWEEN episodes 2 and 3. It wil not be a continuation…, the show will be in continuity of the movies…to the point where you could watch 2, watch the clone wars, then watch 3….
Yea dude, good point…
Remember Shadows of the Empire?
That was supposed to be a tv-/film too (not just a book) it took place between “Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi”.
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(My POV)….
What’s with the half-ars films. Give me a real NEW Star Wars flick.
These short stories only anger me.
Ah. Didn’t realize that. Thanks for the correction. Isn’t that the same time period the previous “Clone Wars” cartoon took place in as well?
Vic
For the first time, I’m actually NOT excited for something Star Wars… The animation and models doesn’t do Star Wars any Justice.
Bring on episodes 7-9 with unlimited story potential already in existance and bring on the live-action cameos.
People don’t like the prequel trilogy, why the hell make another movie and a TV show based on it?
Worthless. Kill this thing already.
Steve Adams: I see we’re both big fans, but, IMHO, the mini-mini series was done well. The mini-mini series was about 3-5 minutes a piece and gave astonishing character depth in that such a short time. General Greivous, Mace Windu, Darth Tyranus and the aquaman were raped of their dignities on “Revenge of the Sith”. If you watch the CN series, does characters are fantastic! The series also developed female Sith that was talented in dual sabers. So Steve, I have to disagree. I do totally agree with a Boba Fett or Janga Fett film or “Shadow of the Empire”, that would be great. But Lucas should pass the live action film to a passionate director that could do the last 3 films. Wouldn’t that be great!
Brad: The mini-series “Clone Wars” shown on Cartoon Network is the same stories that Lucas this series will be telling but alittle more in depth. I’ll watch but why not take the time to tell other stories?
Rob: Sorry, I love most of prequels! I just watch all 6 last month and if you see them as 1-6 timeline, the “PM” was the worst other than Maul, but 2 and 3 were as entertain if not more than the orginal. Tons more light saber duals, space battles and a very good story.
Vic: The only thing I hear that is different from the CN series is Skywalker having a pupil.
Adrian, what do you think about Speilburg directing the next 3 chapters?
a Boba Fett film would be a great Star Wars stand alone film.
It could take off right after the death of Jango.
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I can see the opening alot like Indy 3. They could show a young Boba escaping the planet in Slave 1.
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They could really do a great Boba film !!!!
Well the new clone wars can be viewed as an In Depth look at the old clone wars. But, they are to make the new series in a way that does not eliminate interest or overlook the old series. Also, yes anikan will have a padawan as a Jedi knight, but so did obi wan, and just because masters normally train padawans doesn’t mean in any way that they are the only ones who can. Especialy since anikan is so damn strong. I love the movies, new and old, and I think if the new movies were made first, then the old ones would be the one people complained about. They are all great, and this series will be awesome( but not without flaws.)
Bord: i understand the talk between people about shadow of the empire and what not, and i also understand why people would want to see other stories, But the reason for this focus on the clone wars is that it is central to the story line of the 6 movies but also shows us something that people never get a chance to see, exept for in the first 20 minutes of revenge of the sith, and that is the ‘goodness’ of anikan. Obviously, we have seen his anger and fear develop, as well as the reasons for them, and also the his good character devoured. But the clone wars is when Anikan became THE FORCE, by that i mean he became a legend, and the friendship between him and obi wan grew since anakin was starting to get older. Personally, i love this idea because i had always wanted to see the real noble and good jedi knight that we never see throughout the 6 movies. And other stories would be great to…and i think the point of this just shows how vast the star wars universe is, and how may great and interesting parts there are. I mean if there are people who think this is old news, and there are, then they should just consider star wars in general to be the same.
On a side not, there are so many people who say bad things about the new movies, and i just dont get it. Like i said above, if the old movies were made second instead of first, then everyone would complain about them. To be honest, if you want to complain about the movies, you can do it new or old, as long as you are a pessimistic person. I could say that the ewoks in Episode 6 were the dumbest thing ever….just as people could bash episode 1 for the little kid or jar jar…. Just take the story as it is… and im sorry, but those who have these problems with where Lucas ‘is taking star wars’ must not be fans of the story but rather fans of a lightsaber or harrison ford or princess leia in a gold bikini…and that is why they have a stupid bias…
Speilburg would work, but need someone like Jon Favreau who adores sci-fi.
Will said Brad! IMHO, would freak over a see a 7-9 and seeing Luke’s kids.
Well I’m going to have to see Iron Man before I praise Jon Fav..
ooops i guess i was talking to adrian not bored lol
You can bet your butt that I’ll be seeing this!
Star Wars! Big screen!
Whilst I’m not big into cartoons or “animation” or even “anakin-mation” I will see it. It’s not high on my must see list, but it is Star Wars, and I’ve got this addiction- I have to see Star Wars in the bigscreen.
Niall
No, I do not care
None of this franchise has been worth the viewing since Joseph Campbell died and is advice was no longer available to imbue them with the stuff myths are made of.
Have a view of the interviews with Campbell and you will understand why
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Myth
Don’t care at all.
I would rather see the money spent on doing a live action, stripped down version of the four Stormtroopers from the Video Games going thru missions. Sort of like the old ‘Combat’ shows. Another POS wierdly animated Star Wars? Wow! Can’t wait…. to pass it by.
Vic
Of course it Looks good. It’s lucasfilm - It’s not going to be perfect - there are limits to what you can do creating the volume of work required for a TV show. ie, creating 15 hours of viewing in 1 year instead of a 90 minute feature with a higher budget in the same timeframe. Someone mention comparisons to Pixar - That’s just ridiculous - a lot of type without thinking. It’s like comparing Jungle Book to teenage mutant ninja turtles. It’s a TV series so if you want to compare it to something relative try Bionicles or some other similar 3D animated TV show in that genre.
The director of this series, Dave Filoni - Directed the Avatar TV series and has proven himself as a very talented story teller. Avatar is arguably one of the best western created “anime” shows out there. At least it was before Dave Filoni stopped directing it.
It’s so easy to wake up in the morning read an article in the times then start ragging on forums. Regardless of what any of you think Lucasfilm have done a remarkable job bringing such a highly detailed look to a 3d TV “quality” product. Did you actually go download the trailer or just provide these in dept critics based on the one picture above?
People should educate themselves about a topic before tearing something a new asshole. GG!
L2 interweb!
Whether a bunch of forumgoers like or dislike it will do nothing to change the fact this is STAR WARS, and by default millions of kids will be asking mommy and daddy for an Anakin figurine by next Christmas. George may not be the best director - but he did create the most successful franchise of all time and is about to make another huge bucket load off it. So he’s not that stupid;) Are we just some bitter pills?
At the end of the day - 99% of young boys love spaceships and compared to much of todays TV viewing they are in for a treat! Like it or Lump it my friends:D
There is supposed to be a live-action series in the works as well, it is supposed to take place in the time period after “Revenge of the Sith” and before “A New Hope”. It will chronicle the expansion of the Empire, the creation of the Rebellion and the eventual start of the Galactic Civil War.
Hey Robert, who’s the series going to revolve around.
And did you say this was going to be a live-action tv series?
I would be down for that over some anime cartoon !
Lets see, how many times did Lucas say that ep3 would be the last? I have to admit I didn’t count.
It’s kitsch!!
I enjoyed star wars as a concept then they brought out the made the the newest movies and screwed everything up. mitachlorians WTF?!?!?! I would like to see the series as long as Lucas stays as far away as possible.
I enjoyed star wars as a concept then they brought out the newest movies and screwed everything up. mitachlorians WTF?!?!?! I would like to see the series as long as Lucas stays as far away as possible.
I enjoyed star wars as a concept then they brought out the newest movies and screwed everything up. mitachlorians WTF?!?!?! I would like to see the series as long as Lucas stays as far away as possible.
Hey Ryan;
maybe you or someone else can clue me in on the whole mitachlorians debate. I thought Quigon [sp]
said it was only a manifestation, a physical effect that could be measured to indicate how strong [the force] was “with someone.” I’ve read other people say it’s the opposite, which is what upsets them. I guess because you could maybe isolate the mitachlorians and increase a persons ability to harness the force artificially.
“Midi-chlorians are a microorganism they are microscopic life-forms that reside within the cells of almost all living things and communicate with the Force. Midi-chlorians compose a collective consciousness and intelligence, forming links between everything living and the Force. They are symbionts with all other living things; that is, without them, life could not exist.” got this from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midi-chlorians
Thanks for the clarification Robert. Does that mean that the more Midi-chlorians in you body the more of the force you could weild? Then you have a scenario like “Star Treks” episode “Plato’s Stepchildren” where Kirk and spock are injected with kironide to gain Telekinetic powers. Just harvest Midi-chlorians from soil organisms. Yoda said in “The Empire Strikes Back” that the force existed between the rocks the land and the trees. He must have meant all the living things.
I thought they already did this on cartoon network. Why are they doing it again. They should be making the next three after return of the jedi. Now is the pefect time. Every one is older now. I want to see Luke rebuild the jedi order.
Yeah Cluffy101, you me and I’m pretty sure everyone on this site……
Lucas is a loco.
To answer some of the comments(if you want to call them answers, lol):
Midi-chlorians were a stupid idea that Lucas came up with that gave “The Force” a “Physical” form. Up until this idea The Force had always been a spiritual and mental energy and it should have stayed that way.
The live-action Star Wars series will not focus on any of the characters we already know(Vadar, The Emperor, Yoda, Obi-Wan) although they my make appearances and will be referenced. The story will focus on other characters(yet unnamed) and their struggles between Episode 3 and A New Hope.
Lucas has mentioned that he was going to let someone else do the next 3 Star Wars films, he hinted that he hoped one of his children might want to continue the story.
Don’t care in the slightest…. What I WOULD like to see is a LIVE ACTION Stormtrooper show (like the 4-Man Squad in the Video Games) and give it a gritty feel. Anyone remember the old ‘Combat’ series with Vic Morrow? If you combined the two, you might have something that would even increase the fan base. Have to adjust my Boot-Jets now… -Stark
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