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Star Wars: Clone Wars
Star Wars: Clone Wars on Cartoon Network
Format Serial
Run time approx. 0:03 (per episode)
Creator Genndy Tartakovsky
Based on George Lucas's Star Wars films
Starring Matt Lucas (voice)
James Arnold Taylor (voice)
Tom Kane (voice)
T.C. Carson (voice)
Corey Burton (voice)
Richard McGonagle (voice)
John Di Maggio (voice)
Anthony Daniels (voice)
Country USA
Network Cartoon Network
Original run November 7, 2003
March 25, 2005
No. of episodes 25

Star Wars: Clone Wars (November 7, 2003 - March 25, 2005) is an animated Star Wars television series that chronicles the Clone Wars between the Galactic Republic under Chancellor Palpatine and the Confederacy of Independent Systems under Count Dooku. Chronologically the series takes place between the events of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. In addition to being shown on television, the series was released online, in the vein of Strong Bad's E-mail, What The Muffins?, Insert Disc Two, and other similar online shows. File links The following pages link to this file: Clone Wars ... Note: This article is about serials in literature and the audio-visual media. ... Genndy Tartakovsky (born January 17, 1970) is a leading modern animator. ... George Lucas George Walton Lucas, Jr. ... For the missile defense program, see Strategic Defense Initiative. ... Matt Lucas, (born 30th April 1974), is a British comedy actor who studied Drama at Bristol University. ... James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969, in Santa Barbara, California) is a voice actor. ... Tom Kane is a veteran voice actor who has over twenty years of experience. ... Corey Burton, born on August 3, 1955, is famous for voicing Ludwig Von Drake on Quack Pack, Dale and Zipper on Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers, Mole in Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Brainiac in Superman: The Animated Series, and Captain Hook in Return to Never Land. ... John DiMaggio (born September 4, 1968) is an American voice actor, and a native of North Plainfield, New Jersey, known primarily for playing the robot Bender in the 20th Century Fox animated series Futurama. ... Anthony Daniels (born February 21, 1946 in Salisbury, England) is an actor best known for his role as the droid C-3PO in the Star Wars series of films made between 1977 and 2005. ... The current Cartoon Network logo, was used in North America and Europe since 2004. ... November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 25 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... March 25 - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... Animation is the technique in which each frame of a film or movie is produced individually, whether generated as a computer graphic, or by photographing a drawn image, or by repeatedly making small changes to a model unit (see claymation and stop motion), and then photographing the result with a... For the missile defense program, see Strategic Defense Initiative. ... Star Wars: Clone Wars on Cartoon Network The Clone Wars (22 - 19 BBY) is a fictional conflict described in the Star Wars series and featured in the two latter episodes of the prequel trilogy, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. ... Form of Government Federal Republic--Unicameral--Parliamentary Official language Basic Capital Coruscant Judicial Branch Supreme Court Legislative and Executive Branch Galactic Senate Senate Chair and Head of State Supreme Chancellor Assistant Senate Head Vice Chair Establishment 25,000 BBY Reorganization into the Galactic Empire 19 BBY Re-establishment 5 ABY... Palpatine (84 BBY - 4 and 10 ABY), also known as Darth Sidious, Dark Lord of the Sith, is the major villain of the Star Wars universe. ... In the fictional Star Wars universe, the Confederacy of Independent Systems is an organization that existed in the latter years of the Republic. ... Count Dooku (102–19 BBY) (also known as Darth Tyranus) is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe. ... Film poster for Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) is the fifth Star Wars science fiction movie released and the second part of the prequel trilogy which began with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. ... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is the third episode of the Star Wars film series (but the sixth film to be produced), to be released on Thursday, May 19, 2005. ... Strong Bad is a primary character in the fictional world of Homestar Runner. ... What the Muffins? is an online sitcom. ... Chris Dunkle & Lori Williams, the creators & stars of Insert Disc Two Insert Disc Two is a sketch comedy show aired on the Internet. ...


The series is produced by Genndy Tartakovsky and employs a similar animation style to Tartakovsky's Samurai Jack and Dexter's Laboratory. Genndy Tartakovsky (born January 17, 1970) is a leading modern animator. ... Samurai Jack Aku, the shape-shifting master of darkness Jack frequently appears in his underwear. ... Dexters Laboratory (Dexters Lab for short) is an American animated series which was created by Genndy Tartakovsky and first produced by Hanna-Barbera for Cartoon Network. ...


The series consists of three-minute installments for Seasons 1 and 2 (also known as Volume 1) and twelve to fifteen minutes in the Season 3 (which is Volume 2) that are mostly comprised of energetic set-piece battles. The series follows the Jedi on their exploits fighting Dooku's seperatist confederation. Many characters in the series are also featured prominently in the films, such as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Mace Windu, Chancellor Palpatine, Count Dooku, General Grievous, C-3PO, R2-D2 and Padmé Amidala, but others such as Kit Fisto, Shaak Ti and Aayla Secura are only seen briefly in the films. The Jedi are a fictional monastic peacekeeping organization from the Star Wars saga. ... In the fictional Star Wars universe, the Confederacy of Independent Systems is an organization that existed in the latter years of the Republic. ... Anakin Skywalker is believed by many, notably Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, to be the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force by destroying the Sith, according to Jedi Master Mace Windu in The Phantom Menace. ... The Jedi Master Obi-Wan Ben Kenobi (57 BBY - 0 BBY) is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, a Jedi Master of legendary status. ... The Jedi Master known as Yoda (896 BBY–4 ABY), voiced by Frank Oz, is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ... Mace Windu (72 BBY–19 BBY) is a Jedi Master in the fictional Star Wars universe and one of the last members of the Jedi Council before the Great Jedi Purge. ... Palpatine (84 BBY - 4 and 10 ABY), also known as Darth Sidious, Dark Lord of the Sith, is the major villain of the Star Wars universe. ... Count Dooku (102–19 BBY) (also known as Darth Tyranus) is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe. ... General Grievous is a villain from the fictional Star Wars universe. ... C-3PO (pronounced See-Threepio, called 3PO for short) is a character from the fictional Star Wars universe. ... R2-D2 (also spelled Artoo-Detoo, called R2 for short), is an astromech droid and colleague of C-3PO in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... Spoiler warning: Padmé Naberrie (46 - 19 BBY), also known as Queen and then Senator Amidala and later Padmé Skywalker, is a prominent citizen of the planet Naboo in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... Kit Fisto is a character from the Star Wars universe, who appears in the prequel movies Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. ... This article is about minor Jedi characters in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... Aayla Secura is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ...


The series (seasons 1 and 2 at the time) won an Emmy award for "Outstanding Animated Program" in 2004. An Emmy Award. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


A fourth season and possibly more of the show has been confirmed. George Lucas said the series might return but in a 3D animation series half-hour format.[1] Lucas liked the series so much that he let Cartoon Network employees see Revenge of the Sith on May 17th, two days before the official release (according to the "bumps" airing during commercial breaks on Adult Swim). A season is one of the major divisions of the year, generally based on broad climatic patterns. ... George Lucas George Walton Lucas, Jr. ... 3-D or 3D abbreviates three dimensional and is often related to a stereoscopic display that exploits binocular vision. ... Animation is the technique in which each frame of a film or movie is produced individually, whether generated as a computer graphic, or by photographing a drawn image, or by repeatedly making small changes to a model unit (see claymation and stop motion), and then photographing the result with a... May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (138th in leap years). ... Adult Swim logo Adult Swim (usually spelled [adult swim] on bumps) is the name for the adult-oriented television programming block on Cartoon Network, which premiered on September 2, 2001. ...

Contents


Voice talent

The Republic

Matt Lucas, (born 30th April 1974), is a British comedy actor who studied Drama at Bristol University. ... Anakin Skywalker is believed by many, notably Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, to be the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force by destroying the Sith, according to Jedi Master Mace Windu in The Phantom Menace. ... James Arnold Taylor (born July 22, 1969, in Santa Barbara, California) is a voice actor. ... The Jedi Master Obi-Wan Ben Kenobi (57 BBY - 0 BBY) is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, a Jedi Master of legendary status. ... Tom Kane is a veteran voice actor who has over twenty years of experience. ... The Jedi Master known as Yoda (896 BBY–4 ABY), voiced by Frank Oz, is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ... Mace Windu (72 BBY–19 BBY) is a Jedi Master in the fictional Star Wars universe and one of the last members of the Jedi Council before the Great Jedi Purge. ... Daran Norris, also known as Jack Hammer, James Penrod, Justin Shyder, Bob Thomas, and Rob Thomas, is a voiceover actor for cartoon characters. ... This article is about minor Jedi characters in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... Daakman Barrek lead a task force to try and destroy a droid hive on hypory unfortunatly mines blew up and killed most of the clone troopers those thst landed were shot down by droid laserfire. ... KKruhk was a Whiphid Jedi during the waning days of the Old Republic. ... CD Promo. ... Luminara Unduli is a fictional character who appeared in the movies Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. ... Barriss Offee was a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ... Photo still of Grey DeLisle. ... Spoiler warning: Padmé Naberrie (46 - 19 BBY), also known as Queen and then Senator Amidala and later Padmé Skywalker, is a prominent citizen of the planet Naboo in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... This article is about minor Jedi characters in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... Captain Typho is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ... Palpatine (84 BBY - 4 and 10 ABY), also known as Darth Sidious, Dark Lord of the Sith, is the major villain of the Star Wars universe. ... Anthony Daniels (born February 21, 1946 in Salisbury, England) is an actor best known for his role as the droid C-3PO in the Star Wars series of films made between 1977 and 2005. ... C-3PO (pronounced See-Threepio, called 3PO for short) is a character from the fictional Star Wars universe. ...

The Confederacy

Corey Burton, born on August 3, 1955, is famous for voicing Ludwig Von Drake on Quack Pack, Dale and Zipper on Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers, Mole in Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Brainiac in Superman: The Animated Series, and Captain Hook in Return to Never Land. ... Count Dooku (102–19 BBY) (also known as Darth Tyranus) is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe. ... In the fictional Star Wars universe, San Hill was the chairman of the Intergalactic Banking Clan. ... John DiMaggio (born September 4, 1968) is an American voice actor, and a native of North Plainfield, New Jersey, known primarily for playing the robot Bender in the 20th Century Fox animated series Futurama. ... General Grievous is a villain from the fictional Star Wars universe. ... General Grievous is a villain from the fictional Star Wars universe. ... Photo still of Grey DeLisle. ... Asajj Ventress is a fictional character of Star Warss Expanded Universe. ... Daran Norris, also known as Jack Hammer, James Penrod, Justin Shyder, Bob Thomas, and Rob Thomas, is a voiceover actor for cartoon characters. ... This article is about minor characters in the fictional Star Wars universe who are bounty hunters. ...

Main Events

  • Introduction of clone ARC troopers

Yoda

  • Yoda seeing a possible future with Qui-Gon taking Anakin to a trial in the tree
  • Strength of Yoda's force push ability in causing two heavy droid landing craft to crash into one another
  • Incredible speed of Yoda
  • Yoda's decision to promote Anakin to Jedi Knight

The Jedi Master known as Yoda (896 BBY–4 ABY), voiced by Frank Oz, is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ...

Anakin Skywalker

  • Anakin leading forces
  • Anakin as impressive pilot
  • Anakin with exceptional power with the force
  • Anakin disobeying Obi-wan
  • Anakin chasing Asajj Ventress on wild goose chase
  • Failure of Anakin to control rage in beating Asajj Ventress until she falls
  • Anakin's promotion to Jedi Knight despite reservations of the council
  • Anakin's braid being cut of by Yoda; later delivered to Padme by C3PO
  • Destruction of the temple at Ilum and the rescue of two surivors by Yoda accompanied by Padme
  • Distraction of Obi-Wan and Anakin to a far off world; distraction caused by Darth Sidious
  • Dream of Anakin about the effect of his mechanical hand and/or his dalience with the dark side
  • Failure of Anakin to recognize the mechanisms controling warriors
  • Destruction of weather altering machine and Anakin's gold arm
  • Anakin felt pain when gold arm was inside electric sphere
  • Failure of Anakin to control anger against Techno Guild
  • Warriors' destruction of mechanical implants after seeing Anakins vengance
  • Replacement hand for Anakin, modified by Anakin with help from R2D2

Anakin Skywalker is believed by many, notably Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, to be the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force by destroying the Sith, according to Jedi Master Mace Windu in The Phantom Menace. ... This is a screenshot of a copyrighted movie or television program. ... This is a screenshot of a copyrighted movie or television program. ... Anakin Skywalker is believed by many, notably Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, to be the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force by destroying the Sith, according to Jedi Master Mace Windu in The Phantom Menace. ... The Jedi Master Obi-Wan Ben Kenobi (57 BBY - 0 BBY) is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, a Jedi Master of legendary status. ... Star Wars: Clone Wars on Cartoon Network The Clone Wars (22 - 19 BBY) is a fictional conflict described in the Star Wars series and featured in the two latter episodes of the prequel trilogy, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. ... Asajj Ventress is a fictional character of Star Warss Expanded Universe. ... Asajj Ventress is a fictional character of Star Warss Expanded Universe. ... The Jedi are a fictional monastic peacekeeping organization from the Star Wars saga. ...

General Grievous

General Grievous attacks Ki-Adi-Mundi.
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General Grievous attacks Ki-Adi-Mundi.
  • Introduction of Grievous
  • Death of many Jedi from Grievous
  • Collection of lightsabers from defeated Jedi
  • Grievous being trained by Count Dooku
  • Grievous's inability to defend against force push
  • Grievous storming Coruscant in order to capture Palpatine
  • Grievous's abilities to clamp with toes plus ability to run down outsides of buildings
  • Grievous's dividinging arms, to be used to wield four lightsabers at once
  • Cause of Grievous's cough after Mace Windu uses the force to damage Grievous's internal organ sack
  • Introduction of Magna Guards , electric staff swinging droids that act as Grievous bodyguards

General Grievous is a villain from the fictional Star Wars universe. ... Download high resolution version (1024x576, 68 KB)General Grievous attacks Ki-Adi-Mundi. ... Download high resolution version (1024x576, 68 KB)General Grievous attacks Ki-Adi-Mundi. ... General Grievous is a villain from the fictional Star Wars universe. ... This article is about minor Jedi characters in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. ... Count Dooku (102–19 BBY) (also known as Darth Tyranus) is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe. ... Coruscant is the name of a fictional planet in the Star Wars Universe. ... Palpatine (84 BBY - 4 and 10 ABY), also known as Darth Sidious, Dark Lord of the Sith, is the major villain of the Star Wars universe. ... Mace Windu (72 BBY–19 BBY) is a Jedi Master in the fictional Star Wars universe and one of the last members of the Jedi Council before the Great Jedi Purge. ... The IG-100 Magna Guards are fictional droids seen in the movie Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and the Clone Wars microseries. ...

Shaak Ti

  • Introduced in battle against General Grievous
  • Rescued by Jedi and Clone Troopers
  • Assigned to guard Senator Palpatine with Roron Corobb & Foul Moudama
  • Acted as lead Jedi
  • Helped Palpatine to escape from Grievous
  • Fear of Grievous during the kidnapping
  • Ability to defeat Magna Guards - various means - very effectively
  • Inability to stop Grievous from kidnapping Supreme Chancellor Palpatine

This article is about minor Jedi characters in the fictional Star Wars universe. ... Corobb, Roron Roron Corobb was a Ithorian Jedi from the planet Ithor during the warning days of the Old Republic. ... Moudana, Foul Foul Moudama was a Talz Jedi Knight from the planet Alzoc III during the warning days of the Old Republic. ... This article needs to be wikified. ...

Aayla Secura

  • Fights against General Grevious
  • Rescued by Jedi with Troopers

Aayla Secura is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe. ...

DVD Release

  • Chapters 1-20 of the micro-series was released on DVD as "Star Wars Clone Wars: Volume I," as an edited together compilation of the 20 chapters.
  • Released by: Lucasfilm Ltd.
  • Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
  • Language: English
  • Release Date: March 22, 2005
  • Chapters 21-25 of the micro-series are expected to be released in either August or November of 2005 on DVD as "Star Wars Clone Wars: Volume II." This release is also likely to be an edited together compilation of the five chapters, similar to the Volume I release.
  • Also, a DVD release is expected that combines all 25 chapters of the show together in one DVD, likely as a compilation of all chapters.
  • Once the new 3-D seasons of the show are made, they are likely to be released on DVD as well.

External links


The Big Cartoon DataBase (BCDB) is an online database of information about animated cartoons, animated movies, animated television shows and cartoon shorts. ... The Internet Movie Database (IMDb), owned by Amazon. ...

Star Wars

Episodes
I: The Phantom Menace | II: Attack of the Clones | III: Revenge of the Sith
IV: A New Hope | V: The Empire Strikes Back | VI: Return of the Jedi

Spinoffs
The Star Wars Holiday Special | The Ewok Adventure | Ewoks: Battle for Endor | Star Wars: Clone Wars | Droids | Ewoks For the missile defense program, see Strategic Defense Initiative. ... Film poster for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a 1999 film by George Lucas starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Jake Lloyd. ... Film poster for Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002) is the fifth Star Wars science fiction movie released and the second part of the prequel trilogy which began with Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. ... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is the third episode of the Star Wars film series (but the sixth film to be produced), to be released on Thursday, May 19, 2005. ... This movie poster for Star Wars depicts many of the films important elements, such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, X-Wing and Y-Wing fighters Star Wars, retitled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope in 1981 (see note at Title,) is the original (and in chronological... Movie poster Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is the sequel to the first released Star Wars movie, and the second film released in the original trilogy. ... Movie poster Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, is a science fiction film that debuted in 1983, and re-released with changes in 1997 and 2004. ... The Star Wars Holiday Special was a two-hour television special (including commercials) broadcast on November 17, 1978 on CBS. In it, Chewbacca and Han Solo visit Kashyyyk, Chewbaccas home world, to celebrate Life Day. ... Movie Poster The Ewok Adventure (1984), also known as Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure and retitled Star Wars Ewok Adventures: Caravan of Courage for the DVD release, is a made-for-TV film set in the Star Wars galaxy. ... Ewoks: Battle for Endor (1985), retitled Star Wars Ewok Adventures: Battle for Endor for the DVD release, is a made-for-TV movie set in the Star Wars galaxy and sequel to The Ewok Adventure. ... Star Wars: Clone Wars (November 7, 2003 - March 25, 2005) is an animated Star Wars television series that chronicles the Clone Wars between the Galactic Republic under Chancellor Palpatine and the Confederacy of Independent Systems under Count Dooku. ... Droids (cartoon) - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Ewoks (cartoon) - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...


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