A fanfavorite for his work as jedi master yoda among other voices, tom fills us in with killer insight into his career, the voice acting industry and, of course, the return of the clone wars. During an adventure into the criminal underworld, han solo meets his future copilot chewbacca and encounters lando calrissian years before joining the rebellion. Though mentioned briefly in the first star wars film, the war itself was not depicted until attack of the clones and revenge of the sith. The very ending of this series was a bit awkward, but the rest of it was well told. See star wars episode 3, the scene where they meet general grievous for the first time. Set in a galaxy far, far away after the events of star wars episode ii attack of the clones 2002 and before star wars episode iii revenge of the sith 2005, the series follows the adventures of obiwan kenobi voice of james. Though the series i known to be out of order, so i prefer chronological order. It is created and executive produced by george lucas and directed by dave filoni avatar. And the final season of the clone wars series explains how yoda accomplished it to begin with.
Episode ii attack of the clones 2002 and star wars. Chronicling the events that took place between star wars. His later appearance on the show, however, is maybe the most bonkers story in the entire clone wars run. Decades later, the animated clone wars series is still unraveling its mysteries. This show also brings new characters to the forefront of star wars canon, including anakins apprentice ahsoka. Anakin skywalker was a jedi general of the grand army of the republic during the clone wars.
The clone wars was always supposed to climax with the return of ahsoka tano and the siege of mandalore, but the series was cut short after disney took over lucasfilm. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away 1977, to be precise, george lucas introduced us to the universe of star wars. Star wars animated shows wed like to see, featuring. The clone wars, the animated series that carried the banner on television, keeping the characters alive and setting the qualitative standard for. He then continued that story october 3rd, 2008 with the release of the highly rated animated series of star wars. Set shortly after attack of the clones, the galaxy is at war as the galactic republic and the confederacy of independent systems note. Kessel run transmissions has released an exclusive via youtube going into how the next major animated star wars series after the return of the clone wars will be a true followup to rebels, continuing the story left off by the finale in which sabine wren traveled alongside ahsoka tano in search of ezra bridger years after he helped oust the empire from lothal for good. In 2008 the handdrawn clone wars series was subtly erased by the much more wellknown, 3d animated series, the clone wars.
This animated microseries, directed by genny tartakovsky, captures george lucas vision in a dynamic animated style that is a visual delight for all ages. The clone wars 2008 film when screening early footage of the 2008 tv series, the studio heads were so impressed that the decision was made to turn the first few episodes into a theatrical film and release it. Clone wars is an american animated television microseries set in the star wars universe and developed and drawn by genndy tartakovsky. What is the relationship between the three clone wars.
This category contains starships, vehicles intended for space travel, utilized during the clone wars. On july 19, 2018, it was announced that twelve more episodes would be produced. Two additional halfhour animated series were ordered, one of which ties into the original trilogy, the other the sequel trilogy. The clone wars is an animated television series set between the events of star wars. Ziro the hutt is first introduced in the 2008 clone wars animated film. The very best of these animated series, however, are the ones that manage to capture the best of both worlds, finding that perfect balance that will allow their show to appeal to all star wars.
It immediately precedes the series and is 100% in continuity with it. Over time, his accomplishments in the war led to him to become a legend. Here is the official order of things as per, including where the movie fits in. I am talking about the sheer brilliance of star wars. Further animated series began to be released in the 2000s, the first two of which focused on the clone wars. The clone wars animated star wars series will return for 12 new episodes. The complete seasons one to five of the cgianimated tv show. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple films and television series. If you want to watch in chronological order, use the first number. Guided by talented uberstar wars fan dave filoni, and using notable writers like batman. In what order should i watch the animated star wars series. The clone wars is a 3d cgi animated television series whose debut was announced in fall 2008. Star wars rebels animated series getting a sequel in 2020.
Episode iii revenge of the sith 2005, this show follows the wartime days of anakin skywalker matt lanter, obiwan kenobi james arnold taylor, and yoda tom kane. I walked away from the first two prequels wondering if we were ever going to see any decent action or adventure. Clone wars volume one reveals the epic adventures that bridge the story arc between star wars. Sophisticated storytelling and quality animation make the sixth season of star wars. We never expected this beloved animated series to come back at all, but now that its on and snips is back on the scene, our minds cant help but turn to the future. A short documentary on the making of the cartoon networks clone wars micro series, specifically the final 5 episodes. It mainly aired on cartoon network, and was set during the events between star wars episode ii. Each episode has a running time of 22 minutes to fill a halfhour time slot. The animated series are fresh and fun, and offer compelling backstories and new revelations about the players in star wars. Order 66 comes to the clone wars as series goes out. The clone wars on the way, nows the perfect to watch the animated series. Dave filoni is the supervising director of the series.
Does the clone wars animated movie come first, or the. Why clone wars must be watched in chronological order. Clone wars ending new star wars animated series in. It was originally reported that the new series would not supersede the continuity. The clone wars is a cgi animated series set in the star wars franchise. The television series was actually structured something like a monthly comic book series, in which groups of 35 episodes would be linked together. Lucasfilm presents the official sequential order for the beloved animated series, including all 121 shows and the original feature film.
The clone wars, the animated series featuring ahsoka tano, anakin skywalker, and the clone army in their fight against the separatists. Perhaps the biggest point of confusion is that if you watch the series from. The clone wars is the latest animated series in the star wars franchise to hit the small screen. Explore the mandorian, the clone wars, resistance, rebels and upcoming productions, with episode guides, videos, news and more. The clone wars added new elements to the star wars galaxy like nothing else that had come before it. The clone wars chronological episode order there is a bit of context, however, that might help you along your journey. So now my collection of the whole clone wars series is complete. The series aired on cartoon network for five seasons from 2008 to 20, while an abridged sixth season was released through netflix in 2014. Although if ya wanna fit both clone wars cartoons together, it goes something like the first 20 something episodes, then all of 3d clone wars, then the rest of 2d clones wars. The animated seriess paul dini, the clone wars has had to overcome cynicism from older fans and those who.
The series takes place in between the films star wars episode ii. Clone wars ending new star wars animated series in development clone wars has been canceled and star wars detours postponed but new animated star wars programming is in the works at disneylucasfilm. Our clone wars celebration rocks on with yet another core cast member from the classic animated series as the great tom kane joins us in the cantina. Not sure what the name is, rebels i think anywho, what is the best or the correct order to watch the animated star wars stuff. The clone wars are also the setting for three eponymous projects. They have featured in numerous star wars books and games. New star wars animated series wont be announced at. During episode 3 there is also a conversation between obiwan and anakin about padawans that states never had a padawan, never will this 2 factors not only prove the clone wars series canon in doubt, but also anything and everything created by disney and. The clone wars is an american computeranimated television series created by george lucas and produced by lucasfilm animation, lucasfilm and cgcg inc. I agree with what kevin baker has said, and would watch them in chronological order. The clone wars, occasionally referred to in the singular as the clone war, is a series of fictional conflicts in the star wars franchise by george lucas. The series began with a theatrical feature film that was released on august 15, 2008, and debuted on cartoon network two months later on october 3, 2008.
At long last, ahsoka tano has returned to star wars. Thinking i might check out the clone wars series but then i realized there are movies and now theres a new show. With tom kane, dee bradley baker, matt lanter, james arnold taylor. Skywalkers talents included astonishing ability with the force, expert piloting, and a knack for fixing machines. Clone wars is an animated television series that chronicles the clone wars between the galactic republic and the confederacy of independent systems. Meet galaxychanging jedi, mandalorians, and others that came to life in the hit animated series.
Jedi knights lead the grand army of the republic against the. Revenge of the sith, the beloved animated series added new depth to classic. After disneys acquisition of lucasfilm, only the latter was kept in the canon of continuity of the episodic star wars films. Roku may have the complete series on their disney go i didnt see their icon when my kids were looking for shows 4. Lucasfilm has announced that at this years star wars celebration, there will be three different panels focusing on three different animated star. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. The clone wars chronological episode order starwars. While there was some in the films, it was nothing like what i experienced here in the animated versions. With the clone wars wrapping up for good this time, we think in a few more weeks, and with both star wars rebels and star wars resistance having concluded. Produced by cartoon network studios, the series originally aired from 2003 to 2005, and was intended to serve as a bridge between the.