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Turner Broadcasting Captures Lucas' CG ‘Clone Wars’

Following Theatrical, Lucasfilm Animation Series Will Debut On Cartoon Network This Fall, Then On TNT

By Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 2/12/2008 7:22:00 AM MT

In a TV galaxy not so far away, Turner Broadcasting has landed the rights to the CG-animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars from franchise creator George Lucas.

Cartoon Network will be the first docking port for the 30-episode series, which is expected to debut this fall. The force will then be with sister service TNT in a yet-to-be-announced second window, according to TBS officials. The 30-minute “mini-movies” come from Lucasfilm Animation. Deal terms were not disclosed.

The series debut will follow the Aug. 15 theatrical release of the film of the same name from Warner Bros. Pictures, picking up where that story leaves off.

On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, the series will feature state-of-the-art CG versions of such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin’s padawan learner, Ahsoka. Led by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous, sinister forces are poised to rule the galaxy. 

“Nothing like this has ever been produced for television,” said Stuart Snyder, president/COO Turner Animation,Young Adults & Kids Media,” in a statement. “For 30 years, Star Wars has shown that it appeals to a huge breadth of fans. Star Wars: TheClone Wars on Cartoon Network will be appointment television for everyone in the family. We’re thrilled to be working with Lucasfilm again and very excited to be playing a role in bringing this remarkable adventure to viewers.”

Cartoon Network previously aired the first 10 chapters -- three-minute shorts – of the Star Wars: Clone Wars “epic" miniseries in November 2003, before debuting the next 10 from March 26-April 8, 2004.

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