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Pity poor Clone Wars, finishing its first season on the same night as Battlestar Galactica... It was pretty much doomed to be overshadowed, even though last night was the best episode of the season altogether. More »
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While The Clone Wars goes out of its way to teach all the right messages to today's generation of the future of the world - things like the value of loyalty and bravery, believing in yourself even when clone soldiers are calling you names and the importance of good personal hygiene, even if you're a baby slug - it's worth remembering that things weren't always like that. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that the original three Star Wars movies taught children some of the worst lessons that any movie series could have, and when I'm done explaining why, you'll have to agree with me. More »
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The new Star Wars: Clone Wars animated series will be cuter, and yet less cartoony, than the Genndy Tartakovsky shorts from a few years ago, judging from a new preview posted on the Star Wars Web site. Clone Wars, which will debut in theaters August 15, features more of the nice side of Anakin, and his brotherly relationship with Obi-Wan. It also introduces Asohka Tano, who may actually be too cute, but could also kick all kinds of ass. Click through for a second clip. More »
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Here's the first look at a new character from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars cartoon series. She's a young Jedi Padawan named Ahsoka Tano, and it sounds as though she plays a crucial role in the events of the clone wars between episodes two and three of the prequel trilogy. Click through for more details — including one surprising twist — and the full picture. More »
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