Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film)
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| Directed by | Dave Filoni |
| Produced by | George Lucas Catherine Winder |
| Written by | Henry Gilroy Steven Melching Scott Murphy |
| Starring | Samuel L. Jackson Anthony Daniels Matthew Wood Tom Kane Grey DeLisle |
| Music by | Kevin Kiner Themes by: John Williams |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Lucasfilm Animation |
| Release date(s) | August 14, 2008 (AUS) August 15, 2008 (US) August 27, 2008 (FR) August 15, 2008 (UK) |
| Running time | 121 minutes. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Preceded by | Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones |
| Followed by | Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith |
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a 2008 CGI animated science fiction film. It is slated for release on August 14, 2008 in Australia and August 15, 2008 in the United States. It will be the first Star Wars film to be released to theaters since 2005's Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and will be the first animated Star Wars feature film in theaters. It will also be the first film in the series not to be released by 20th Century Fox (Warner Bros. will handle distribution on behalf of co-production partner Cartoon Network). The film is intended to precede the animated TV series of the same name to air on Cartoon Network.[1]
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[edit] Plot
The Clone Wars takes place between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.[2] The eponymous Clone Wars rage between the Confederacy of Independent Systems and the Galactic Republic. When Jabba the Hutt's son is taken by a group of renegades, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi depart in search of answers: where is the Hutt's son, and who is controlling this mysterious renegade group? Yoda sends Ahsoka Tano along as Anakin's apprentice.[2] Asajj Ventress, Count Dooku, and General Grievous will also appear.
[edit] Production
The film will lead in to the weekly animated TV series of the same name.[3] The film was "almost an afterthought" as Lucas watched some of the TV episodes on a large screen and decided: "This is so beautiful, why don't we just go and use the crew and make a feature?"[4] The film will be animated using computer generated imagery to resemble animé.[4] Actors from the live-action films, including Anthony Daniels, Samuel L. Jackson, and Christopher Lee will return to voice their respective characters.[5]
[edit] Rating
The film is rated PG for sci-fi action violence throughout, brief language and momentary smoking.[6]
[edit] Merchandise
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DK and Penguin Group have announced to release books, activities and more, joining LucasArts to create them.
Grosset & Dunlap (US) The New Padawan (reader), Battle at Teth (8 x 8), The Battle Begins (picture book), Intergalactic Adventure (activity book), Star Wars: The Clone Wars (movie novel; published in the UK by Puffin)and The Galactic Photobook.
DK Publishing (US, UK) Clone Wars: The Visual Guide, Clone Wars: Ultimate Sticker Book, DK Reader Level 1: Watch Out for Jabba the Hutt, DK Reader Level 2: Anakin in Action and Funfax (UK only).
Puffin (UK) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (movie novel)
Ladybird (UK) Press Out 'n' Build, Intergalactic Adventures Book (activity book), Prepare for Battle (activity book), Official Movie Storybook and Front Row Seat Storybook.
The U.S. on-sale date is July 26, 2008 and the UK on-sale date is August 7, 2008.
According to LucasArts' website, a videogame adaptation of the movie is in the works for the Nintendo DS and Wii.
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[edit] References
- ^ Two STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS Images Are Now Online!!
- ^ a b Associated Press (2008-03-14). Fans await return of Star Wars. CNN.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-13.
- ^ Star Wars: The Clone Wars In Theaters and on Television in 2008. www.starwars.com. LucasFilm (2008-02-12). Retrieved on 2008-02-13.
- ^ a b Joshua Rich. "George Lucas on 'Star Wars,' Indiana Jones", Entertainment Weekly, 2008-03-17. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Geoff Boucher. "George Lucas: 'Star Wars' won't go beyond Darth Vader", Los Angeles Times, 2008-05-07. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
- ^ Search for: "Star Wars: The Clone Wars". MPAA. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Wookieepedia
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars at the Internet Movie Database
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