Season Three of Star Wars: The Clone Wars starts off with an interesting two-parter: ‘Clone Cadets’ and ‘ARC Troopers’ – it’s actually acts one and three of a trilogy of episodes sandwiched around the S1 fan favorite ‘Rookies’ episode. We go back in time to see when the shiny clonetroopers of ‘Rookies’ were just cadets, and then see Kamino come under attack with the two survivors of ‘Rookies’, now in the 501st, back at home. A rather unique way to start a season… but does it work? Let’s look at the first part: ‘Clone Cadets.’ Continue reading “The Clone Wars review: ‘Clone Cadets’”
Watch Friday’s Clone Wars premiere online now
The episodes ‘Clone Cadets’ and ‘ARC Troopers’ are now available at StarWars.com for your online enjoyment.
You’ll also probably want to check out three new commercials for the rest of the season: ‘Secrets Revealed,’ ‘Ahsoka,’ and ‘Get Ready.’
Video: Ventriss clip cut from The Clone Wars
Big Shiny Robot broke the news that a short scene was cut from Friday’s ‘Arc Troopers,’ and TFN has posted the scene. It’s… Not really worth all this trouble.
In less eyeroll-worthy news, the full episode guides for ‘Clone Cadets’ and ‘ARC Troopers’ are up.
Roundup: Clone Wars day is here
Tonight’s the night for The Clone Wars’ return, and the fannish interwebs are hopping. Here’s some stuff to get you pumped.
- Big Shiny Robot interviews Dave Filoni and Dee Bradley Baker, plus scenes from last week’s red carpet premiere.
- StarWars.com’s coverage of the red carpet premiere is photo and video-centric.
- MTV has a clip of Shaak Ti. Meanwhile, the official site features voice actress Tasia Valenza.
- The Clone Wars Adventures game is now up and running.
- The San Diego Padres are hosting a Clone Wars night next Friday.
Even I’m going to attempt to watch – and hopefully stick with it this time – with the help of TFN’s live chat.
Interview: Tom Hodges on The Clone Wars webcomic
With the start of the third season of The Clone Wars webcomic this week, fan-favorite Star Wars artist Tom Hodges has broken some new ground – adding the role of the story writer on top of the art work. Tom took the time to answer a few questions from Club Jade about this season’s webcomic, “The Valsedian Operation” and the creative process. Continue reading “Interview: Tom Hodges on The Clone Wars webcomic”
The Clone Wars returns with lots of hot trooper action
Hey! Apparently the new season of some Star Wars TV show starts up on Friday. Have you heard? (Ha.)
Yes, The Clone Wars returns with ‘Clone Cadets’ and ‘Arc Troopers.’ Also back is the webcomic, which relaunches for the new season with ‘The Valsedian Operation’ from Tom Hodges and Pablo Hidalgo.
The clip above is courtesy Big Shiny Robot, who had several folks in San Francisco attending the red carpet premiere… And discovering some possible censorship on the part of Cartoon Network. In less controversial news, Ashley Eckstein revealed that Imperial logo earrings and Yoda pajamas are on the way from Her Universe. (What’s been getting the biggest ink is Seth Green and Matt Senreich, but been there done that.)
Check out a critical mass of red carpet photos on the StarWars.com Flickr.
If you have a craving that can’t wait, the official site has some videos featuring Dave Filoni answering your no-doubt burning questions on Leia Troopers, Plo Koon (naturally,) MASH Troopers and the fate of Rumi Paramita. Plus a profile of Anakin. Oh, Matt Lanter, you are so much prettier than that other guy.
The Clone Wars: Season 3 closes in
The third season premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is coming up in less than two weeks, and Big Shiny Robot got a sneak peek, saying “my breath is took”, and proceeds to keep it spoiler-free.
Or if you want a brief plot description, Rebel Scum has the official Cartoon Network blurbs of the first three episodes of the season (two on premiere night and one the following week).
Need more? EUCantina posts links to several “Secret” videos on the Cartoon Network site, with Dave Filoni discussing:
- Ahsoka’s new fighting style
- C-3PO’s secret owner before Anakin
- Slave I‘s extreme makeover
- Commander Wolffe’s extreme makeover
- SW names decoded (both new characters and existing film characters)
Meanwhile, IGN got a chance to interview Matt Lanter, the voice of Anakin Skywalker, and they talk very generally about Anakin’s gradual growth to where he is in Revenge of the Sith (and what happens to his BFFs, Ahsoka and Rex.)
Season 3 starts on Friday, September 17!
Grab your Clone Wars season pass on iTunes now
You can purchase a season pass for S3 in standard for $38.99 or high definition for $54.99 now. The sneak peek (a scene on a Kamino featuring Grievous and Ventress, plus the trailer that played in the finale) is free!
Video: Another look at S3 of The Clone Wars
StarWars.com has a new Clone Wars preview video today, ‘Truly Cinematic,’ featuring Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, and Ashley Eckstein. There are peeks at a lot of the footage that was revealed at Celebration, but I’m not well-vested enough to know if anything else is all-new.
Out this week: Millennium Falcon 3-D
Start keeping an eye out for Ryder Windham’s Millennium Falcon: A 3-D Owner’s Guide. Comic fans can head out Wednesday for a pair of reprints: The Old Republic—Threat of Peace #3 and The Clone Wars: Hero of the Confederacy.