Lucasfilm Ltd., Warner Bros. Pictures and Turner Broadcasting System Inc. have announced that STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS will not start as the TV series, but as a feature film this August. The feature release will precede the TV series, which will air on Cartoon Network and TNT this fall. Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS will open in North American theaters Friday, Aug. 15. International release dates will be announced soon.
"I felt there were a lot more STAR WARS stories left to tell," said George Lucas, exec producer of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS. "I was eager to start telling some of them through animation and, at the same time, push the art of animation forward."
Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padme Amidala will be joined by Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka, to stop villains -- led by Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous -- who 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. "For 30 years, STAR WARS has shown that it appeals to a huge breadth of fans. THE CLONE 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."
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