Cartoon network getting star wars shorts

YAY cartton network is going to be doing the clones cartoon thing. but its not going to be full length shows, just two and three minute thing.and they picked a good guy to do it too.


Cartoon Network and Lucasfilm Announce Star Wars Animated Shorts
Thursday February 20, 10:25 am ET

20 Animated "Clone Wars' Serial Shorts to Appear on Cartoon Network in 2003-2004

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2003--Cartoon Network and Lucasfilm Ltd. announced today a partnership to create Star Wars: Clone Wars, a series of 20 animated shorts that will air on Cartoon Network in 2003-2004 between other programming.

Star Wars: Clone Wars continues the saga where the live action feature film Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones left off - at the beginning of the Clone Wars, an epic civil war that pits the old Republic against a vast separatist movement led by the forces of evil.

Each episodic short will be two- to three-minutes in length and will air exclusively on Cartoon Network at regularly scheduled times during the network's regular programming beginning later this fall. Clone Wars will be produced at Cartoon Network Studios by a team led by Genndy Tartakovsky, the creator of Samurai Jack and Dexter's Laboratory.

As Clone Wars unfolds the valiant Jedi Knights lead the Republic's Clone Army against many new and ruthless adversaries across the galaxy. These new characters, epic battles and intricate stories will add an exciting new dimension to the Star Wars saga.

"We are incredibly excited to be working with Lucasfilm in creating an animated story that extends one of the world's most beloved entertainment properties," said Sam Register, senior vice president of development for Cartoon Network. "Cartoon Network's creative team will work hand-in-hand with Lucasfilm to make sure that our common vision for Clone Wars thrills Star Wars fans around the world."

"Genndy Tartakovsky and the team at Cartoon Network are tops in their field," said Howard Roffman, president of Lucas Licensing. "Their work on Samurai Jack shows that they can tell an epic story in a unique way, lavishing equal attention on dramatic battle scenes as well as the dramatic development of the characters

 

I should hope this works out. Since they are already packaging figures in the clones series type packaging.

 

Sounds like it's gonna be cool. To bad its only shorts though.
I woulda liked half hour shows better.

 

so is the story gonna be a real continuation of the story or is lucas gonna say it doesnt count ? can they do a story in 2-3 min ? will i ask another question ?

 

1)i have read that it picks up after clones, but you never know with lucas, he might just change his mind.

2)well you figure 20 3 minute blips can make a decent story.

3)probably.

 

Shorts are test-beds....at least they are testing the waters.......we should all commend Cartoon Network for this.

 

I refer you back to the original story, all your questions are answered and it's pretty specific.

It's not a test for something else, this is what they're doing.

 

its suposed to take place during the clone wars . keep in mind the geonosis was just the begining of the clone wars.

 

Im excited

 

Yay! I'm excited. I expect there will be a good group of college students crammed into one small room watching these

 

now its just a matter of setting and waiting for them to show up.

 

I have to admit I'm rather nervous about this, due to the length. I mean, how much meaningful plot - or anything else for that matter - can you fit into 2-3 minutes?

 

i dotn know if i will liek the animation. i mean the guy does good work for samuri jack, but i dont think it will work well for star wars.