First pic from Star Wars cartoon

[Guest Lethargic]

 

I certainly hope the show is better than it looks here.

[Guest Kotzenjunge]

Wait... wha?

 

Animated series?

[Guest Renegade]

That looks so horrid it has to be a spoof of some sort

[Guest Max Danger]

Here's what the animated series(or animated shorts) will be about, if you don't know:

 

(I got this from http://www.aintitcool.com.)

 

Cartoon Network and Lucasfilm Announce Star Wars Animated Shorts

 

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

 

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."

 

Lucasfilm Ltd. is one of the leading independent film and entertainment companies in the world. Lucasfilm's businesses include George Lucas' film and television production and distribution activities. Lucasfilm's feature films have won 19 Oscars and received 52 Academy Award nominations, and its television projects have won 12 Emmy Awards. The Lucas group of companies also includes LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC, Lucas Digital Ltd. LLC, Lucas Licensing Ltd. and Lucas Online.

 

Cartoon Network, currently seen in 82.1 million U.S. homes and 145 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s 24-hour, ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment. Drawing from the world's largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network also showcases unique original ventures such as The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Ed, Edd n Eddy and other Cartoon Cartoons. Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon Network has remained one of ad-supported cable's highest-rated networks. Cartoon Network's Web site is located at http://CartoonNetwork.com (AOL Keyword: Cartoon Network).

 

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., an AOL Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.

[Guest raptor]

Oh, it's , Genndy Tartakovsky. That explains the odd art form, then.

[Guest EQ]

haha, that looks dumb.

[Guest LaParkaMarka]

Samurai Jack is insanely cool. They do Samurai Jack with Star Wars, and it will be great.

[Guest Kotzenjunge]

What's the appeal of Samurai Jack? I've tried to watch it, and I just can't get into it.

[Guest RepoMan]

This is fucking stupid. A Star Wars cartoon is stupid enought (See Droids and Ewoks), but 3 minute shorts is just a cheap way to pop rating a little. The premise might be interesting, but for it to be decent it would require at least half an hour a show and the best quaility animation you can get for a TV show.

[Guest El Satanico]

I was about to ask if the guy that makes Samurai Jack is making this.

 

Yeah the show will look better than that picture.

[Guest evenflowDDT]

I couldn't get into Samurai Jack either, but I'm a huge Dexter's Laboratory fan. Something tells me it won't be patterned after that show though...

[Guest El Satanico]

argh...I haaate Dexter's Labortory. Samurai Jack is light years better than that seldomly funny crap.

[Guest LaParkaMarka]

What's the appeal of Samurai Jack? I've tried to watch it, and I just can't get into it.

It's hard to explain, man. I would suggest watching the first episode if you can find it on kazaa or something.

 

Might be because I'm into Kurosawa films like Yojimbo and Seven Samurai.

 

I just really enjoyed the art style, the 'direction' (ie the different shots they used and whatnot), the excessively violent way he butchered all of those enemies in the first ep. *Shrugs* Maybe it's just not your kind of thing.

[Guest razazteca]

so who will be 1st in line to buy the toys or video game based on this? These cartoon commercials will boost interest in the up coming movie also.

[Guest Ravenbomb]

looks like a cross between the previously mentioned Samurai Jack and Clerks TAS

[cawthon777 0]

This is fucking stupid. A Star Wars cartoon is stupid enought (See Droids and Ewoks), but 3 minute shorts is just a cheap way to pop rating a little. The premise might be interesting, but for it to be decent it would require at least half an hour a show and the best quaility animation you can get for a TV show.

If you thought those were bad, anyone check out the Holiday special from 78? It featured the debut of Bobba Fett and included the real voices of all the major players (Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Vader, the droids, etc).

 

But the animation was right up there with a PCP hallucination. Everyone looked like they had down syndrome. It's on Kazaa if anyone's interested.

[Guest redbaron51]

Why don't you say in Episode III that Darth Vader is actually Chewbacca...okay?!

[Guest Spaceman Spiff]

Hmm, interesting.

 

Hey, it's Jerry Tarkanian as Yoda!

[Guest CoreyLazarus416]

Anybody else think Anakin looks like he has hemorrhoids?

[Guest Flyboy]

That art looks so ghey, but I like Samurai Jack AND Dexter so I'll probably watch.

[Guest Dmann2000]

Yeah, I thought it was Clerks TAS too

 

Man I can't wait till Clerks Cell Out

[Guest C.H.U.D.]

Worst animation ever! I laughed out loud when I saw that.