Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Also known as: Star Wars: Clone Wars, The Clone Wars

On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villains -- led by Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grievous -- are poised to rule the galaxy. Stakes are high, and the fate of the Star Wars universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights. Their exploits lead to the action-packed battles and astonishing new revelations that fill Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Online Marathon
Television News (December 17, 2008)
Catch up with the clones, along with additional behind-the-scenes info.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Lair of Grievous" Review
Television Review (December 15, 2008)
General Grievous is put to the test by Count Dooku.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 41
Television Feature (December 12, 2008)
Leno's new deal; Golden Globe nominations, Fringe, Clone Wars and more.

Contributions

Reviews

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Lair of Grievous" Review - December 15, 2008
General Grievous is put to the test by Count Dooku.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Cloak of Darkness" Review - December 8, 2008
Asajj Ventress' latest mission leads to one of the best episodes yet.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Bombad Jedi" Review - November 24, 2008
Ready or not, it's Jar Jar time.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Duel of the Droids" Review - November 17, 2008
Two droids enter; one droid leaves.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Downfall of a Droid" Review - November 10, 2008
R2-D2, where are you?

DVD: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2-Disc Special Edition) DVD Review - November 4, 2008
The first Star Wars animated feature film comes home.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Rookies" Review - October 27, 2008
The darkest and coolest episode yet.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Destroy Malevolence" Review - October 20, 2008
Padme and C-3PO, trapped on Grievous' ship.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Shadow of Malevolence" Review - October 13, 2008
Grievous targets injured Clone Troopers.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Rising Malevolence" Review - October 2, 2008
Anakin and Ahsoka race to rescue a stranded crew.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - "Ambush" Review - October 2, 2008
It's the first weekly Star Wars show in over 20 years, but is the force with it?

News

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Online Marathon - December 17, 2008
Catch up with the clones, along with additional behind-the-scenes info.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - iTunes Plans - October 3, 2008
Lucasfilm reveals details for online distribution and more for new animated series.

Date Set for Star Wars: The Clone Wars Series - September 2, 2008
Cartoon Network announces plans.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Trailer Debut Set - May 7, 2008
Thursday night the Force returns on TV.

Movies: NYCC 08: Lucasfilm's Latest - April 22, 2008
Clone Wars, The Force Unleashed, Indiana Jones, and more.

NYCC 08: Star Wars - The Clone Wars Invasion - April 14, 2008
The future of Star Wars will be previewed; Plus Robot Chicken: Star Wars' creators talk.

More Clone Wars Footage Online - April 14, 2008
Another glimpse at the new Star Wars animated series.

Star Wars Beats Lord of the Rings - April 8, 2008
Gandalf defeated by Jar Jar...in the battle for ratings.

Lucas on His Star Wars: The Clone Wars Inspiration - April 4, 2008
New footage debuts, as Lucas talks about the series.

Movies: NYCC's IGN.com Theater Slate - April 2, 2008
See what's going down at New York Comic Con.

Star Wars: Will Han Solo Appear on the TV Show? - March 19, 2008
Lucas answers more questions about both new Star Wars series.

Star Wars Live-Action Series Delayed - March 17, 2008
Lucas reveals more about both upcoming Star Wars series.

Star Wars Meets The Sopranos? - March 11, 2008
New report on the possible direction for the live-action Star Wars TV series.

WC 08: The Clone Wars Creators Speak - February 23, 2008
Producers discuss the new Star Wars animated movie and series.

Comics: Toy Fair 08: Clone Wars Collectibles - February 17, 2008
Lucasfilm's action figure empire strikes back.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars to Cartoon Network and Theaters - February 11, 2008
Confirmation on TV and movie release for new animated series.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Update - February 5, 2008
Anakin's padawan revealed, along with word that episodes might be released in theaters.

George Lucas Talks Star Wars TV - September 20, 2007
The filmmaker dishes up details for both of his upcoming Star Wars TV shows.

First Footage From The Clone Wars Debuts - May 29, 2007
The creators of the upcoming Star Wars series give new details and premiere the first trailer.

Clone Wars Poster Revealed - May 18, 2007
First glimpse of the CG Star Wars series.

Lucas Gives Star Wars Animated Series Hints - May 2, 2007
Discusses "PG-13" tone of new Clone Wars series.

Movies: NYCC 07: Star Wars -- Behind The Mask - February 23, 2007
Peter "Chewbacca" Mayhew and Daniel "Boba Fett" Logan on playing their respective characters and yes, the Star Wars Holiday Special.

Movies: George Lucas: No More Big Movies - October 5, 2006
Talks Star Wars, Indy, Red Tails and more.

LucasArts Game Might Reveal Star Wars TV Secrets - August 25, 2006
It's the next big push for Lucas's empire.

Star Wars TV Update - March 7, 2006
Lucas wants shows to have wide appeal.

George Lucas in The O.C.? - April 26, 2005
Star Wars creator to appear on FOX's hottest show.

Two Star Wars Television Series Coming! - April 25, 2005
It's official: more adventures await us in the Star Wars universe.

Features

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 41 - December 12, 2008
Leno's new deal; Golden Globe nominations, Fringe, Clone Wars and more.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 32 - October 3, 2008
The Robin TV series, Fringe, and more; plus a passing of the torch.

Stars: IGN's Favorite Star Wars Characters - October 3, 2008
From R2 to Salacious Crumb, we cherry pick the SW 'Verse.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - What's to Come - October 2, 2008
Our exclusive chat with supervising director Dave Filoni about the new series.

Stars: Star Wars OCD: Empire's Rogue Two - October 1, 2008
Only TIE pilots blow up instantly. Rebels just fade away (in a burning fireball).

Stars: OCD: Empire's Dead Tauntaun - September 30, 2008
And you "thought they smelled bad, on the outside".

Stars: Worst Star Wars Characters - September 25, 2008
We're gonna have a bad feeling about this if these guys are in Clone Wars. Our picks for the galaxy's worst of the worst.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 26 - August 15, 2008
Clone Wars; we've seen it and we talk about it.

Stars: Top 25 Star Wars Heroes: Day 3 - August 13, 2008
More Jedi and one really cantankerous droid join the ranks.

Stars: Top 25 Star Wars Heroes: Day 2 - August 12, 2008
Our second batch of heroic favorites step into the limelight.

Stars: Top 25 Star Wars Heroes: Day 1 - August 11, 2008
We kick off the countdown with a gaggle of aliens, droids, and Jedi.

Guiding Star Wars: The Clone Wars - July 14, 2008
Info from the supervising director of the new animated series.

Stars: Cast of Characters: The Clone Wars - March 24, 2008
Yoda and Anakin return, and Star Wars gets another chapter.

Stars: WonderCon Profiles - February 24, 2008
Iron Man, Spidey get the Stars treatment.

Movies: IGN at Star Wars Celebration IV - June 1, 2007
News, videos and images from the 30th anniversary fest!

Movies: IGN Celebrates Star Wars - May 25, 2007
We look back at the epic saga on its 30th anniversary!

Paley Fest: George Lucas Gives Details on the Star Wars TV Shows - March 5, 2007
Lucas talks more about both the animated and live-action Star Wars shows that are currently in the works.

Comic-Con 2006: A CG Animated Star Wars Program - July 22, 2006
George Lucas toils away at a television program set in a galaxy far, far away.

Previews

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Grievous Lives - December 11, 2008
Voice actor and Oscar nominee Matthew Wood on playing the droid general.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Preview - "Lair of Grievous" - December 10, 2008
Kit Fisto goes into the droid general's heart of darkness this Friday.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Preview - "Cloak of Darkness" - December 4, 2008
Acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series alum Paul Dini talks about writing this week's new episode.

W2W: Batman, X-Men and Jar Jar - November 20, 2008
Friday's TV includes lots of geek-friendly animation.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Preview - "Bombad Jedi" - November 19, 2008
The infamous Jar Jar Binks makes his Clone Wars debut.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Preview - "Duel of the Droids" - November 13, 2008
What's inside R2-D2?

W2W: Battling Droids and Deadly Jokes - November 13, 2008
Monty Python unleashes a killer joke. Plus, a King Arthur mashup.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Preview - "Downfall of a Droid" - November 6, 2008
R2D2 takes center stage this Friday.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Preview - "Rookies" - October 23, 2008
The voice behind the Clone Troopers talks.

W2W: Clone Trooper Family Values - October 23, 2008
Scream Queens also among Friday night highlights.

W2W: Clones & Castaways - October 16, 2008
Clone Wars, Crusoe, Numb3rs and more.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Series Preview - October 2, 2008
From an exclusive clip and interview to our reviews of the first two episodes, here's all the info you'll need.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Our First Look - July 11, 2008
IGN was there for the first ever showing of a full episode from the series.

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