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CLONE WARS trailer hits in HD Quicktime!!!

FIRST by Preditor74	May 9th, 2008 03:59:01 PM
FIRST YEAH
second by Preditor74	May 9th, 2008 03:59:15 PM
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I liked the previous way they did it..Tartosky by Taragor	May 9th, 2008 03:59:16 PM
please be good
fourth by Preditor74	May 9th, 2008 03:59:33 PM
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fifth by Preditor74	May 9th, 2008 03:59:41 PM
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Looks crap by testricals	May 9th, 2008 04:02:07 PM
Stop please!!!
Looks ok by erichaislar	May 9th, 2008 04:02:07 PM
I might check it out.
meh by theredtoad	May 9th, 2008 04:02:15 PM
The Tartakovsky cartoon was the best.
Looks Better than Indy 4 by MasterBateman	May 9th, 2008 04:02:34 PM
Based on those reviews, I may wait for video before I catch Indy 4, but this definitely looks like it's worth my ten bucks.
Wow. There really is a new Star Wars movie coming. by greenstyle92	May 9th, 2008 04:05:20 PM
Looks like we're getting a clone wars movie after all, not just that "starts at the end of ep 2 and ends with ep 3" thing. Hey, should AICN host a new Jedi Council meeting to discuss this and other matters? Like where the 6 movie boxed set is? (I still say Moriarty complaining about the unaltered version discs and telling everyone to wait for the 6 film set is what made Lucas delay it.)
Geez, that looks a lot better than the last 3 films by blindambition238	May 9th, 2008 04:05:39 PM
And apparently Lucas isn't the director nor did he write the script. Coincidence?
I will wait by Silverglade	May 9th, 2008 04:05:49 PM
For merricks14yearoldson's review. ;p I look forward to checking this movie out. What a summer.
Something I Can Get Behind by Flaggg	May 9th, 2008 04:06:18 PM
And no, I don't mean Harry!
Sorry, but this looks like ass by Agent Johnson	May 9th, 2008 04:07:30 PM
The animation and design looks like it's for a video game. And aren't most of us over these characters by now? Haven't we moved on? In the Star Wars universe there is really nothing different than these same dudes?
MasterBateman by TheMcflyFarm	May 9th, 2008 04:09:07 PM
kill yourself perhaps. Also, looks good, but the whole rescuing Jabba's kidnapped son thing sounds like something a 4 year old retard came up with.
I hope this is a huge (financial) failure by The Decider	May 9th, 2008 04:10:11 PM
Lucas has been such an artistic retard for so long, it's about time it's reflected in his box office.
Think it'll sell toys? by Domi'sInnerChild	May 9th, 2008 04:10:16 PM
That's the only reason I see for the design in this.
The Decider by Flaggg	May 9th, 2008 04:11:15 PM
Did you go see the movies? If you did, you supported that retard. haha
I agree Domi by Agent Johnson	May 9th, 2008 04:11:42 PM
But, hey, good for Lucas. He's riding this money train as long as possible.
isnt that the old trailer? by i kick tits	May 9th, 2008 04:13:17 PM
i am pretty sure that is the same exact trailer that you guys posted a month ago.
Let the Lucas bashing begin... by Kasch	May 9th, 2008 04:13:37 PM
Sheesh, you would think Lucas was George Bush or something. People still can't get over Phantom Menace sucking, so they have to make him the whipping boy for everything. Forget the fact that he made THX 1138, American Graffiti, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Empire, Jedi, and Revenge of the Sith (which was good, no matter how many people bitch). Everything he touches turns to shit, right? I'm sure Indy IV is great, it's all on Spielberg...but if it sucks, it's Lucas' fault. Just you wait.
WTF?? This doesnt even look like its rendered in HD by Mysterious Yobo	May 9th, 2008 04:16:36 PM

I´ll be there by Chanoc	May 9th, 2008 04:17:15 PM
Although the prequels didn´t really got to me I still love Star Wars. I was 6 when it got out in ´77 and I had the chance to see it in USA while on vacation I remember that after the movie my dad took me to a store (probably JCPenny) and bought me the Kenner figures of C-3PO, Luke X-Wing Fighter, Darth Vader, Han, Chewie, R2, a Stormtrooper and an X-Wing. I had a difficult time trying to explain my friends in México who the action figures I had were supposed to be since the movie didn´t screened in México until 3 months later. Good ol times!!! (sigh) Anyway, any Star Wars news is good news and this one is specially cool news.
Is this new? by PirateEmery	May 9th, 2008 04:17:25 PM
Doesn't seem new to me... I agree that this is just the old trailer repackaged just like EVERY STAR WARS ACTION FIGURE TO DATE.
How many more times do we have to see them... by Gus Van Rant	May 9th, 2008 04:20:04 PM
fighting Destroyer Droids? Yawn...been there done that. By the way, who else doubts that that big furry man-ape watches CNN? I bet it was on the Hustler Channel.
What really pisses me off about Star Wars is... by Squashua	May 9th, 2008 04:20:41 PM
... that comment that either Leia or Threepio makes in A New Hope about Tatooine being some backwater know nothing obscure planet that no one would ever or should ever go to, and then Lucas makes it so incredibly prominent in the prequels.
NOT quicktim NOT hd by G00mp	May 9th, 2008 04:20:53 PM
Low res flash crap vid
as far as the last 10 years go...the only time i had fun by future help	May 9th, 2008 04:22:00 PM
with Star Wars was when Genddy di his micro-series. NOW that had 2 hrs total of heart, excitement and story telling. Genddy is the MAN! Samurai Jack, baby! Anyways...Lucas prequels were shit and i feel like Star Wars is now dead. Im 40 years old, have children and a business. i grew up.
If that was HD Quicktime... by classyfredblassy	May 9th, 2008 04:22:29 PM
Then Rosie will be on the cover of maxim next month.
Backwater planet that is seen in 6/7 movies. by PirateEmery	May 9th, 2008 04:22:56 PM
Thanks, George, thanks...
classyfredblassy by PirateEmery	May 9th, 2008 04:23:33 PM
NOOOOOO! MY EYES! SCARRED FOREVER!
WB instead of Fox by xdiamondxdanx	May 9th, 2008 04:24:50 PM
Weird to see the Warner's logo instead of Fox.
This is going to suck, I have about as much faith in it as I do by Particularly Hard Vato	May 9th, 2008 04:26:23 PM
I just don't get emotionally attached to clones fighting robots
HD version by jedijaybird@comc	May 9th, 2008 04:28:03 PM
You have to click the HD links (480p or 720p) in the "other Formats" area below Yahoo shitty LR window
I saw the trailer ahead of Speed Racer by CherryValance	May 9th, 2008 04:28:36 PM
I have no desire to see this. It kinda made me feel sad for the future.
this looks like total ass by kwisatzhaderach	May 9th, 2008 04:29:12 PM
and I say that as a big Lucas and Star Wars fan.
Looks passable. But Genndy did it Better... by Baked	May 9th, 2008 04:30:09 PM
Faster, Harder, and Longer, too.
I want to like this by WeinerPenis	May 9th, 2008 04:31:13 PM
And I love Harry because he genuinely can love stuff like this. But it just looks like dogshit to me that will clutter the imagery of star wars in my feeble mind. And I personally like thd prequels for the most part. But this just looks so lame and fan-made. Even the music cues are just so overplayed. Is the whole movie going to be sourced music, or MIDI-sounding retreads, or new bullshit that can't lick the piss off of John Williams' leaky cock? Here's hoping that the "adult" star wars live action show gets it.
You idiots by Darth-Mike	May 9th, 2008 04:32:52 PM
The HD version is below the flash version, there are links for 480p and 720p
Good animation overall by beelkay	May 9th, 2008 04:36:14 PM
But I'm not convinced the words will look like they're coming out of people's mouths...
Just a thought... by krish-0	May 9th, 2008 04:36:49 PM
I'll never understand the love for the cartoon network (or wherever the fuck it aired) Clone Wars series. The writing was okay, but the 3 minute run times? That's fucking stupid. And the character designs? Fucking Star Wars meets Dexter's Lab. Stupid. Worst fucking Star Wars designs ever. Worse than....gasp...Jar Jar. The designs in this new series look alright. Nothing too great, but slightly improved on that Tartakovkafuckingwhatever bullshit.
The plot... by kwisatzhaderach	May 9th, 2008 04:38:14 PM
Jabba the Hutt's son? I mean, come on, I made up better Star Wars stories when I was a kid!
Oh... by krish-0	May 9th, 2008 04:39:47 PM
and before any of you get all up in arms and try and flame me by saying "Idiot, it looks like Dexter's lab because my hero Genndy did both series. Oh I just want to suck his cock...." I know that. Doesn't make it right.
Tattooine is still backwater... by Lazarus Long	May 9th, 2008 04:39:49 PM
So what if it's in most of the films? The main fucking character of each trilogy is FROM there. is that a coincidence? The prequels are about a slave boy from a small planet who becomes a Jedi and then an evil overlord. The OT is about that guy's son, who ALSO grew up on the same planet because THAT'S WHERE THE FUCKING FAMILY IS FROM. If you want to complain about Tattooine featuring too prominently, it's because they stationed Jabba's Palace there in Jedi, which certainly makes the planet less obscure. So the problem isn't with the prequels, it's with Episode VI, assholes.
Looks awesome. by JKrow21	May 9th, 2008 04:42:44 PM
It will probably be better than the first two prequels.
Stylization of the characers reminds me a bit of.... by FlickaPoo	May 9th, 2008 04:46:16 PM
...the great puppet movie STRINGS...
Looks and sounds like shit. Jabba's son...? WTF by joeelliott	May 9th, 2008 04:46:26 PM
Oh yeah - Jabba was the only character not pulled into the shitty prequels showing why he can block Jedi mind tricks - next movie we learn why the Wampa attacked Luke - believe me there's a history there - Georgie boy will be sure of it
Looks awesome? Really? by Lucasblows	May 9th, 2008 04:46:46 PM
Looks like a turd actually.
Cool by BacardiRocky	May 9th, 2008 04:46:58 PM
That actually looked better than AOTC. Why do I get the feeling that this is the Movie we should have gotten for Episode II instead. My main gripe would is I just wish Lucas would advance the story a little. We all know what happened after the fall of the republic. who cares about the Clone Wars, when we know how it goes down. Move it beyond the Galactic Republic or Empire setting. Either into the future (Luke rebuilding the Jedi Order) or the past (KOTOR is perhaps the best Star Wars related story told outside of the Originals. These stories would make a great animated transition.
oh crap by TheNorthlander	May 9th, 2008 04:47:46 PM
sorry. this just looks like all the worst parts of the prequels in concentrated form.
Also by BacardiRocky	May 9th, 2008 04:48:58 PM
for such a large Galaxy, why are the same central charachters always running into eachother?
joeelliott by TheNorthlander	May 9th, 2008 04:50:21 PM
Jabba was in TPM, remember? btw wasn't there a Hutt in extended universe called Zorba the Hutt?
YES!!!! by solobear	May 9th, 2008 04:51:59 PM
This looks DAMN COOL!!! No gripes at all. I just wish that the tv episodes could be an hour long instead of 30 minutes. STAR WARS LIVES! And there ain't a damn thing wrong with that!
What have we become? by darthvedder81	May 9th, 2008 04:52:44 PM
15-20 years ago the prospect of a animated "Star Wars" movie dealing with the Clone Wars would have made people wet themselves. Now everyone just finds reasons to complain. I say lighten up and learn to have fun again--there's more Star Wars coming to the big screen!
BacardiRocky by Lucasblows	May 9th, 2008 04:52:54 PM
Because George Lucas' galaxy isn't large. It's about the size of a theme park.
Zorba the Hutt by darthvedder81	May 9th, 2008 04:54:40 PM
Yes he was in the god-awful Star Wars "junior novel" Glove of Darth Vader series. For all of you who think that "Star Wars" without GL is better I submit those books as exhibit "A".
Where's the Igor trailer? by SoylentMean	May 9th, 2008 04:54:47 PM
That's a trailer I want to see again. One can never get enough hunchback abuse...
Not to beat a dead horse... by sambafreak13	May 9th, 2008 04:55:41 PM
...but Yoda's backwards talk is out of fucking control these days...I am begging just one of the writers responsible for any of his dialog to please go back and watch Empire again....they're making him sound like a fucking idiot. Also, this will be not hold a candle to the Tartakovsky series.
darthvedder81 by BacardiRocky	May 9th, 2008 04:56:14 PM
I can dig that, but then again the New Jedi Order series was some of the best Star Wars stories told.
NOW Lucas is raping my adulthood! by Agent Johnson	May 9th, 2008 05:03:06 PM
Now he wants to ruin my memories of the prequels with THIS! SON OF A BITCH! What WON'T Lucas rape?
PirateEmery: by Sith Witch	May 9th, 2008 05:03:59 PM
Tatooine's "back-water" status is meant to be ironic, teaching that appearances aren't everything (see also Yoda as warrior, young Anakin and Jar-Jar as being of some real help)...
Squashua, I meant to address you too by Sith Witch	May 9th, 2008 05:05:05 PM
in my above post...
Oh... by Crawing	May 9th, 2008 05:10:55 PM
...so sad...
meh by kafka07	May 9th, 2008 05:12:25 PM
why do they have to look retarded?
...a single tear... by Crawing	May 9th, 2008 05:14:11 PM
...drops...
I Think It Looks Great by LaserPants	May 9th, 2008 05:14:43 PM
The thing that blows my mind is how much time some of you waste on hating Star Wars. I mean, okay, if you think it sucks and you're done with it, move on. Nobody is putting a gun to your head to make you watch it.
...and what once was holy... by Crawing	May 9th, 2008 05:14:53 PM
...is now relegated to a cash cow...SOB
Agent Johnson by slone13	May 9th, 2008 05:15:19 PM
Who are you apologizing to? And why?
Yeesh by CarmillaVonDoom	May 9th, 2008 05:20:58 PM
It's like watching someone play a video game for 2 hours
This'll do 100 Million Easy. Prolly 200 Million. by fiester	May 9th, 2008 05:24:22 PM
Between the fanboys and the little kids, this flick will get lots of repeat business and make a shitload on money. Watch.
I'm still trying to get John Williams' leaky cock by malificus	May 9th, 2008 05:26:32 PM
out of my brain. Could be worse, could have Ewoks in it. Bring on the action fig's..
How could you be happy for this? by Gungan Slayer	May 9th, 2008 05:31:33 PM
I am a complete DIE HARD STAR WARS FAN. Read books. Comics. Buy action figures. Collect shit. Like cereal boxes with Yoda on them. Star Wars Pepsi Cans? Yeah, got 'em all. BUT THIS??? THIS?? Hell, I know most of the PT sucked, but shit, I like it and i watch it cause it's Star Wars, but nothing inside me jumps out when I watch this trailer. It just SCREAMS CHEAP ASS CGI MOVIE TO SELL SHIT. Combat scenes, space battles and locations look fantastic, but who in the fuck designed the characters? I love stylized shit, but come on, give me a break, this looks like ass.
Sweeeeeet by SilentP	May 9th, 2008 05:32:04 PM
This is looking pretty cool. Big fan of the prequels, can't wait for this. :D Kinda weird seeing the WB logo in front of Star Wars though, lol.
Oh, and at the Box Office... by Gungan Slayer	May 9th, 2008 05:33:13 PM
This will do decent, because its Star Wars, and its a CGI cartoon, which kids all jerk off to these days, but mark my words, don't expect massive BO earnings. No sir. Just watch.
darthvedder81 by The Old New	May 9th, 2008 05:35:16 PM
I think the prequels have something to do with why we became like this.
Fuck you, Lucas by KurtLockwood	May 9th, 2008 05:40:45 PM
Lego-animation Clone Wars? Lucas is at Skywalker Ranch laughing and counting his money over our pwnd fanboy asses. Fuck you, Lucas.
This Should have Been Ep. I, II and III by hoorayforeric	May 9th, 2008 05:43:43 PM
This was how I envisioned what the clone wars would have been and Episode should have been the beginnings of this war with Anakin older, around the same age as in Episode II. This series could have been a great movie or movies had Lucas gone this route. It looks like he's making these because this story is beginning to open up to him...but too late. Ep.III's last hour was incredible...although I liked Ep.II and some of Ep.I..I feel that this is the way it should have played throughout...there's many other ways to seduce Anakin and allow him to love Padme in order the twins be born.
I fucking HATE by Mezzanine	May 9th, 2008 05:45:34 PM
The prequels. But I have to admit, this looks pretty fun!
Why was I not too excited after watching this? by aceattorney	May 9th, 2008 05:46:21 PM
Huh
Shadows of the Empire by hoorayforeric	May 9th, 2008 05:47:26 PM
I also think that Shadows of the Empire was a great book...since it's based on the orig. trilogy characters...why not make a CGI version of that book??! They even already have a soundtrack for it!! I'm sure luring Mark Hamill to do voice overs for that one will be easy enough...that's all he does now, anyhow.
Star Wars has been dead since 1983 by Gorgomel	May 9th, 2008 05:51:23 PM

Dooku reminds me of Sam the Eagle from The Muppet Show by YotzVonFrelnik	May 9th, 2008 05:54:14 PM
Just paint him light blue and it'd be complete.
they had to make them look somewhat cartoon like by ClockWorker	May 9th, 2008 05:59:24 PM
otherwise you'd get a POLAR EXPRESS type dead eyes living dolls creepy wanna be human excuse of a digital character. think of THE INCREDIBLES, you think it would have worked if they tried to make them look like real humans. BEOWULF was better that THE POLAR EXPRESS but still didn't work for me.
This look LESS real than a video game today by Anakin Whoopass	May 9th, 2008 06:01:04 PM
Lucasfilm is making a big mistake releasing this TV pilot theatrically. The animation is not feature quality and not even up to what we see in Grand Theft Auto IV. Used to be you could count on Star Wars to be cutting-edge technically if nothing else. The Clone Wars is probably not going to be a financial failure but only because they spent no where close to the budget of a real Star Wars movie on it.
The lack of dialogue is very suspicious by Utamoh	May 9th, 2008 06:01:47 PM
I think it's going to be eye candy, but looks like it has very little story and no charm. Where's the sense of fun? What about a character with wit or to warm up to, like Han or Luke? Just lots of battles. Boring.
Star Wars- Milking Nerdy Pockets Since a New Hope by Judge Briggs	May 9th, 2008 06:03:15 PM

It's fine. Lower your expectations by Quake II	May 9th, 2008 06:10:19 PM
and enjoy. Or don't. Whatever. I'll see it because I have nothing better to do August 15th. Maybe it will have some great moments. All shows before 6pm are only 5.50. I can spend 5.50 on a Star Wars cartoon.
Looks rad... by Tom Arnold	May 9th, 2008 06:25:59 PM
quit hating.
This ain't STAR WARS and this ain't no movie. by Nosferatu Jones	May 9th, 2008 06:27:52 PM
This is a crappy cartoon version of those lousy STAR WARS-like Prequels. Sure, they were filled with lightsabers and George Lucas' name was in the credits, but sorry, MENACE, CLONES and SITH were NOT STAR WARS. And this'll be lucky to open in the Top 5 on its opening weekend. STAR WARS is now as dead as its been since 1986-89.
Jabba's son is kidnapped? WTF??... by poeticwarriorII	May 9th, 2008 06:28:02 PM
This is all this fucking fat fuck could come up with is some lame ass kidnapping set in a time period that people are sick of seeing already?? This is the extent of this shit heads talent these days??? No wonder the prequels and Indy IV suck so much ass, this guy is over the hill and far away. Someone check that useless twat for a pulse.
And please: A moratorium on "Duel of the Fates!!!" by Nosferatu Jones	May 9th, 2008 06:31:34 PM
Probably the most overplayed STAR WARS musical cue EVER (outside of the main theme). Sick of it!
Is GL fucking all his shit up on purpose??... by poeticwarriorII	May 9th, 2008 06:35:20 PM
or is he still pining away for the dumb cunt that left him and took a chunk of change and dropped him with their what 20 adopted kids? Something is wrong with his dumb ass.
It's official: Lucas needs to get laid. by Nosferatu Jones	May 9th, 2008 06:46:25 PM
Even moreso than the average TalkBacker. How is a 60+ year old filmmaker putting out dreck like this?
The animation in the other Clone Wars series was odd... by THT3000	May 9th, 2008 06:48:15 PM
... it was still good. But frankly I can't see why this era needs another series...
Lucas owns the haters, and here's why: by Logan_1973	May 9th, 2008 06:52:50 PM
You whiners have been pissing and moaning for years that you didn't see enough of the Clone Wars in the prequels. Now you finally get it in a huge dose and it's still not good enough. wtf?
WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!?!? by solobear	May 9th, 2008 06:57:16 PM
This is as bad as some of the nonsense being spewed on the INDY talkbacks. If you STAR WARS/LUCAS haters don't like what he's doing, then why do you insist on looking at it in the first place. I'm sure there's still some tickets available for the SEX AND THE CITY film. I think you film fantasy haters would fit right in there.
holy shit YotzVonFrelnik by samsquanch	May 9th, 2008 07:05:00 PM
you're absolutely right. He does look like Sam the Eagle.
Meesa BAACK!!!! by Annie The Pod Racer	May 9th, 2008 07:09:49 PM
I personally asked George for more Jar Jar antics, so watch out!!!!PS. ME & Watto do a dance number ala Spiderman 3!!!!
So it's for kids? by Herb West	May 9th, 2008 07:13:24 PM
How many kids are going to understand how Dooku and the jedi are magically back.
I LOST THE ENERGY TO BITCH ABOUT THIS by Underoos Hero	May 9th, 2008 07:28:35 PM
I'M NOT KIDDING. LUCAS CAST SOME VOODOO ON ME THROUGH THE INTERNET. THIS IS SO BAD I CAN'T EVEN COME UP WITH THE WORDS TO DESCRIBE IT. HELL, I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH JUST GETTING THIS THOUGHT DOWN. FUCK. I FEEL LIKE I'VE BEEN DRUGGED.
by The Brains	May 9th, 2008 07:42:50 PM
blah blah blah Owen Wilson
Stange to see a WB logo with Star Wars by Drath	May 9th, 2008 07:50:07 PM
I'm still not wild about the character designs though. I am sorry they didn't get the people who animate Avatar The Last Airbender--that's animation done right!
Stange? Meant Strange by Drath	May 9th, 2008 07:50:52 PM
Like anyone cares. Fucking typo.
Star Wars is AWESOME! by 2sdaychicken	May 9th, 2008 07:53:58 PM
I actually like the prequels more. Especially 2 and 3. They have some of the most and best action I have ever seen from any movie EVER! I also think the stories are better, too...
Howard the Duck is looking better and better by Lance Rocke	May 9th, 2008 07:55:46 PM
or maybe, AG3: American Graffiti III
maybe it's me... by posbasso	May 9th, 2008 08:01:04 PM
but has John Williams composed anything new on this franchise, or are the execs just recycling and whoring his music out again and again and again...I mean, does everything dramatic have to be to Duel of the Fates??
What happened to the old Yoda by coattails	May 9th, 2008 08:05:08 PM
I liked him better when I never saw him in action. He looked stupid flipping around in Episode II. Why didn't they kill him while his lightsaber was floating to his hand?
Looks cool! by FILMFUNK	May 9th, 2008 08:21:47 PM
Bit like a game but as long as George doesn't get his hands on it it should be watchable.
now this is we 've been waiting for by j2talk	May 9th, 2008 08:29:23 PM
now this is we 've been waiting for....looks much better than the last week ASS cartoon....the real question is how will the writting hold up over the length of the series.....hopefully they wont dump things down because its "just" a cartoon.....
The prequels need re-releases by performingmonkey	May 9th, 2008 08:29:44 PM
Yeah I know it's coming but it's desperately needed IMO. TPM needs its color palette messed with, toning down those computer game green fields at the end Naboo battle and making the armies and space battle look more realistic. Cut some of young Anakin's more horrible lines. Fucking hell I would say cut him completely but sadly you can't! The podrace sequence doesn't need altering, it's still a pure gold bar of effects madness and mayhem way ahead of its time - that and the Qui-Gon/Obi/Maul fight are the only exciting sequences in all three prequels IMO. AOTC and ROTS are ass, but ass that CAN be improved upon.
Where's Roots the CG cartoon? by coattails	May 9th, 2008 08:40:03 PM

Lucas fall from grace in 10 short years by romanocc	May 9th, 2008 08:41:00 PM
I am not a Prequel hater, but has anyone seen a director fall from grace from his fans anymore then George Lucas in the last 10 years? Before 1997, if you asked the majority of SW fans, they would have said he was a God, as he was the leader of our religion, to speak metaphorically. Now you hear comments about him being a bad writer, a crappy director, and man obsessed with CGI. I am not saying this is all fair, but the Prequels didn't live up to what they could have been, and George Lucas was icon to SW fans before 1997, now you have a part of the fanbase that defends everything he does, another part that is skeptical about getting burned again, and then another part that utterly hates the guy. Do you think he would hitch a ride with Marty McFly and take that Delorean back to the 1996 and just do something else then SW? He would probably still be a God to about 99% of SW fans.
You're a prequel hater and you know it. by coattails	May 9th, 2008 08:49:10 PM
How about a prequel to Die Hard? Where we get to see where he learned Yippie Kai Yay Mother Fuckers! Probably from his dad, but still one hell of a prequel.
Where's the Howard the Duck Prequel CG Cartoon??? by Annie The Pod Racer	May 9th, 2008 09:03:11 PM
Who named him Howard? Where did he get that Wild Style? Is he really friends with Number Johnny 5 from Short Circuit?
i miss the days... by bluebottle	May 9th, 2008 09:10:44 PM
remember the late 80's when star wars was long dead, but just a fond memory? no books... no videos that you could afford to buy... it feels like there's just too much now. The magic is long gone.
Where do I plug in my joystick? by hamo455	May 9th, 2008 09:13:12 PM
Felt like a video game.
Can't get past it... by Ddub222	May 9th, 2008 09:36:48 PM
To all who say it looks like a great story or fills in the gaps of the missing clone wars-maybe you're right, because I have no idea what any of that mess is in the trailer. My brain kept looking at the freakish animation style and saying "Who okayed this?!" Why do they look so...freakin' mutated? No way will I pay more than $1 to see this (we are blessed to have a second run theater here that charges a buck). This is shaping up to be one of the best summer movie seasons in a long time, and I won't waste my popcorn money on this drek.
When did they start making Rick Roll'd shirts? by Annie The Pod Racer	May 9th, 2008 10:02:00 PM
God I want a job. Watto, where are you!?
WOW LAME by Happy Boy	May 9th, 2008 10:18:28 PM
anyone who thinks this is cool.... so lame
better quality version on Youtube by BacardiRocky	May 9th, 2008 10:21:28 PM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=b8l tz07dDho
ROTS is about on level with ROTJ (ewoks?) by JKrow21	May 9th, 2008 10:23:43 PM
With ESB as number 1 and ANH as number 2.
Scotsman75: You da man! by Nosferatu Jones	May 9th, 2008 10:29:23 PM
Thanks for sending me to bed with a severe case of the giggles! The Jabba's son comment made me laugh out loud!
What's Dooku doing fighting Anakin? by slicer	May 9th, 2008 10:34:47 PM
I guess now THIS is what Anakin meant when he tells Dooku that his powers have doubled since the last time they met in ROTS. And what's C-3PO doing at Jabba's pad???
TC-14 should've been 3PO by Hikaru Ichijo	May 9th, 2008 10:39:05 PM
then you could still have the Gungans (even Jar Jar)only they could be cooler, you could have the whole Greek Chorus thing from the outset, and finally, you'd have character development by way of an explanation for why he and R2 continually bicker(different allegiances at the start)
I Think Ill Like This For The Same Reason I Like Playing 'Lego S by skoobyx	May 9th, 2008 10:51:17 PM
I gave up on seeing another true big screen Star Wars movie about half way through Attack of the Clones. This might be amusing however.
I gotta say I can do a better Yoda than the guy doing him here.. by Han Cholo	May 9th, 2008 10:52:51 PM
My impersonation of Yoda sounds more akin to Empire Yoda as opposed to this guy who does a half-ass, almost lazy impersonation. I have to say even Frank Oz himself sounded a lot older in the prequels but then again he is a lot older so doing a Yoda that sounds like Empire or younger would have been almost impossible for Oz to do. But I can do it and I've heard other guys' Yoda voice done a lot better than this. Maybe I should send Lucasfilm a demo tape, seriously....
style of the animation by jackofhearts29	May 9th, 2008 11:05:00 PM
it does look better stylized than the live action/cartoony cgi muppet crap in the prequels... it would be better though if they went either balls out realistic or totally animation a la Genndy.. the half-assed versions we are seeing here, with CGI and bad video game modeling, just look cheesy. Either go all one way or the other if you're gonna do it right.
scotsman... by jackofhearts29	May 9th, 2008 11:08:37 PM
I dinna cry when me own father was hanged for stealin a pig.. but I'll cry now.. cause LUCAS EATS SHITE
More like Jack of Farts! by coattails	May 9th, 2008 11:23:04 PM
I know...
Jabba's son built R2D2 by GodMars	May 9th, 2008 11:40:58 PM
True story!
Sucks, this trailer does by TheGreatHomsar	May 9th, 2008 11:41:55 PM
Seriously, who the fuck wrote Yoda's lines at the beginning of this hunk of shit? I may be the textbook Star Wars fanboi, but this prequel-era bullshit just chafes me like a cast iron jockstrap. Fuck it. George, I've probably given you more than eight years' salary over the past two decades, but these are $8 I'm keeping to my damn self!
Warner's put out THX 1138 and by Mace Tofu	May 9th, 2008 11:46:04 PM
they passed on STAR WARS so now I'm sure GL made a nice deal with them. REVENGE! : )
Anakin and Obi-wan much better than bland actors by pipergates	May 9th, 2008 11:47:21 PM
Fcourse much of that was due to lame script and soap opera dialog. These animated jedis has got personalities, and the baddies look tasty! Even if the animation looks a bit blocky. The backgrounds could be better though, the cities and alien landscapes should have been much richer.
You guys enjoy your Kwik Shop jobs - I'll be enjoying this movie by Experiment 626	May 10th, 2008 12:03:41 AM
Boy, if there were ever a can't get laid covention - all you dissers would so be there. This movie looks terrific. Say what you will about Lucas - at least he's actually in the industry...not just observing it. Have some more cheese with those nachos and dog porn, you winners.
bland as oatmeal by pipergates	May 10th, 2008 12:06:16 AM
mcGregor can be good, though he is often very bland, but in this case much blame is the director's.
Fucks this? Clone Wars mania? by thebearovingian	May 10th, 2008 01:08:34 AM
Who always used to post like that? I can't remember the offending TBer at the moment.
Looks like... by tonysellz	May 10th, 2008 01:20:54 AM
A Star Fox game. Like Nintendo 64 style. Right?
IG88's son Is Number Johnny 5 by Annie The Pod Racer	May 10th, 2008 01:25:56 AM
Yes it's true, wait for the Clone Wars!!!!!!Hi Honey. What is for dinner?
Hey Gotham!!! by Annie The Pod Racer	May 10th, 2008 01:35:15 AM
I'm not allowed to tell!!!
I'll be there. by BLEST	May 10th, 2008 01:54:54 AM
Looks like cool, good fun. Messes with continuity, it seems, but I'm counting it as sort of a side "spin-off" story that doesn't have alot of bearing on the live action films. That in mind, it'll be fun to see SW back on the big screen. And come off it: The PT isn't that bad. It's not the OT, but it's pretty good and has several moments of greatness. ROTS in particular as a success with critics and fans (2 peoples choice awards for Best Picture and Best Drama) is awesome and that isn't really arguable unless you've got some bone to pick with GL. Aotc is pretty good, an 8/10 I thin, and TPM has actually grown on me to 8.5/10. I'd actually say that ROTJ is the weakest film. I just always skip to the last 45 minutes of it. (which are fantastic, though)These are just my opinions of course...
If Charles Manson ever gets out of jail.... by Annie The Pod Racer	May 10th, 2008 02:01:47 AM
Should he watch Epsiodes 1-6 or 4-6, then 1-3 (and put the Clone Wars cartoon in between 2&3). Cuz guys, how will he know about Jabba's son? No one mentions Jabba in episode 1, only Gardula The Hutt is mentioned briefly by yours truly. This is a tough call. I need John Madden for the play by play. "Now here's a guy....."
YAWN by phantom_of_teh_paradise	May 10th, 2008 02:06:11 AM
They're TOTALLY doing fans a service and not cashing in on this one. Oh no.
Is this footage from a Dreamcast game?!? by PhxMonsterGuy	May 10th, 2008 02:12:41 AM
WTF?!? This looks like bad footage from some Dreamcast game. I know this is a cartoon but I'm shocked at how awful this looks, especially the close up shots of the the various characters.
No Shit! by Annie The Pod Racer	May 10th, 2008 02:17:54 AM
But how would Charlie Manson know if they don't say his name at all until the end of Episode 5? Go fight crime bathead.
Look Man... by Annie The Pod Racer	May 10th, 2008 02:28:34 AM
I just want to know for the sake of Charlie Manson being in the know, what order should he watch the Episodes. If he watches it 4-6, then 1,2,Clone War,3, he will get why Jabba is a big part of the Star Wars universe. I feel is Charlie watches 1,2,Clone Wars,3,4,5,6, then he might not fully get Jabba kinda like if you saw the Star Wars Holiday Special before episode 5, you didn't really give a fuck about Boba Fett. That's what I'm trying to figure out. He's set for parole in 2012.
Ok I'll pass it along to him by Annie The Pod Racer	May 10th, 2008 02:33:45 AM

Next time I send him a letter by Annie The Pod Racer	May 10th, 2008 02:34:24 AM
he will be stoked. He's never seen a wookie before!
I could pull better CG outa my ass by slaughterstorm	May 10th, 2008 02:42:04 AM
took about six minutes to do that. definitely needs more shaders and stuff.
This is STAR WARS: SECRET OF THE SWORD. by SnapT	May 10th, 2008 02:58:09 AM
Not that I didn't love SECRET OF THE SWORD. I HAVE THE POOWWWWWEEER!
It can't be crap! Lucas didn't write it! by droids22	May 10th, 2008 03:55:25 AM
Finally, a new Star Wars film I can watch more than once! At any rate the dialogue is already a huge improvement!
Wow! Looks ridiculously awful! AWFUL!!! by Motoko Kusanagi	May 10th, 2008 04:21:54 AM
Who's the target audience? Blind 4-year olds? FUCK YOU, George Lucas! Seriously! And Harry, you gotta be fucking kidding me: you did enjoy the new trilogy? Really? I'm not sure whether I should laugh or cry about that...
ER, HARRY!?! That ain't HD Quicktime mate... thats awful quality by silentbobafett2	May 10th, 2008 04:47:25 AM

Just got off the phone to Chewie by HarryBlackPotter	May 10th, 2008 06:00:03 AM
He said after Return of the Jedi, Han Solo sold him to the Hutts where he works as a pit-fighter for scraps of meat. He also said that Lando came to watch him at one of the fights. Chewie thought he was going to rescue him, but instead he was there to gamble and even bet against the wookie. The Hutts even make him perform tricks like a Russian bear. Luke Skywalker is far too busy building his Jedi empire to involve himself in the wookie's plight so asked if we can launch a world-wide campaign to highlight the barbaric treatment of wookies. At least that's what I thought he said but since I don't speak wookie, he could have been complaining that he took a shit and now it's stuck to his fur.
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!! by hechtal	May 10th, 2008 07:17:05 AM
Star Wars is Dead. News at 11.
I just feel sad by telemarketer	May 10th, 2008 07:30:27 AM
I do truly feel sad for anybody who is still so attached to their childhood memories of Star Wars that they are unable to enjoy the new crazy remixes G. Lucas keeps putting out. Who cares? It's all just Star Wars! Star Wars is meant to be fun. If Star Wars is no longer fun for you, kindly fuck off...or find something that is fun for you instead of being a pig sphincter.
Pizza the Hutt by pokadoo	May 10th, 2008 08:07:52 AM

couldn't be less excited by BackwardGalaxy	May 10th, 2008 08:19:00 AM
sigh
gotta love the haters by j2talk	May 10th, 2008 08:35:22 AM
You forget its Lucas playground...he CAN and WILL do whatever HE WANTS TO with HIS BABY..... If you don't like it TOO DAMN BAD.....it has been approved by Lucas....Han and the kids.....Skywalker and Jade...even Cade Skywalker....Get over it and accept it or go back to your laserdisc (still got my box set, dont you just love changing disks?) memories of the first trilogy.....I for one cant wait to see what's next.............
Yes by MrDuke118	May 10th, 2008 10:36:13 AM
I might just bring my X Box controller. Because this looks like a kick ass game. But maybe not a movie.
This is probably why Obi Wan might be able to hide out on Tatooi by JKrow21	May 10th, 2008 11:15:59 AM
Jabba has a beer and cheets on his 2,000 pound wife.
Haters will hate by Pariah74	May 10th, 2008 11:41:21 AM
fans will love it. And the general population will forget it. Next?
Will Lucas stop flogging the dead horse? by MontyPigeon	May 10th, 2008 11:44:35 AM
That looks awful.
I WILL TYPE IN ALL CAPS! by rev_skarekroe	May 10th, 2008 11:46:28 AM
THEN YOU WILL KNOW THAT I AM SERIOUS!
Not excited whatsoever by Double M	May 10th, 2008 12:11:09 PM
This is just more garbage to line Uncle George's pockets. Hopefully we are all wrong and they finally give us the kickass clone wars that we all dreamt of. Doubt it.
KIT FISTO BABY!!! by Darth Bauer	May 10th, 2008 12:34:53 PM
You can't fucking stop him!
I'm glad so many of you don't like it. by ZeroCorpse	May 10th, 2008 01:14:17 PM
That means I won't have to fight for a good seat in the theater. Rescuing Jabba's son makes perfect sense. The Hutts are powerful, and their position in the Clone Wars was (as far as I remember from EU material) somewhat standoffish and neutral (they tend to keep out of the politics of wars, and stick with the profiteering.) Jabba's a powerful being. He's practically in retirement by Episode VI (thanks to Palpatine's policies on non-humans), but during the Clone Wars he was one of the most important members of his race. Rescuing his son would earn his favor, and possibly gain his financial support-- Or at least prevent him from financially supporting the other side. I do have one gripe, and that is that the Yoda voice is pretty low quality. There are better Yoda impressionists out there, so I fail to see how this guy got the role in a fair audition. Hell, the video games have had better Yodas. This guy sounds more like the Yoda-like character in Knights of the Old Republic. Anyway, as to the whole "George Lucas Hate" thing, I think it's just cool for the younger generation to hate on him because it makes them feel rebellious. Face it, guys: Star Wars is not a Gen Y thing. Honestly, I think the love for it ends with the last of Gen X, and it begins with the last of the Baby Boomers. Anyone younger than Gen X will naturally rebel against what we love, because it's in the nature of any generation to reject the culture of the previous generation (or three). And then of course you have the older people who just reject Star Wars because it's "nerdy" and they're trying to distance themselves from it to save face with their office-mates, family, or friends. "No, I don't like that Star Wars crap. It's dorky. I like football and American Idol instead!" Whatever guys. Either way, please DON'T come to see it in the theater. It will be nice not to have you lameoids in line, or making noise in the theater. You just go right on ahead and see the "Sex and the City" movie with your girlfriend who thinks Star Wars is geeky. Enjoy. (and yes, Star Wars fans have girlfriends and wives. Sometimes, they are even Star Wars fans themselves.)
Q: What species is Kit Fisto? by ZeroCorpse	May 10th, 2008 01:18:09 PM
A: Lesbian. If you don't get it, you're too dumb or too young to be here.
so, I now know I'm avoiding this for sure... by cifra	May 10th, 2008 02:33:19 PM
and I really hope the AMPAS doesn't "consider" this a "golden chance" to reward George... not in front of Wall-E, specially.
Lucas hate by darthvedder81	May 10th, 2008 02:41:36 PM
It's fine to dislike what GL has done with "Star Wars". What I object to is all the hate directed towards the man. People at best act like GL can't do what he wants to with his stories (which is silly) or at worst they treat him like he's a nazi war criminal or a pedophile. I may find Frank Darabont to be a horrible filmmaker whose movies make me angry and annoyed but I don't feel the need to call him a worthless sack of sh*t or anything. He's just a guy whose art I don't care for.
WB Instead of Fox by AlwaysThere	May 10th, 2008 04:07:14 PM
For those wondering why, it's because of Lucasfilm's partnership with Cartoon Network which is owned by Time Warner, the company responsible for airing the Clone Wars cartoons that were made between Episode II and III.
As a diehard, lifelong Star Wars fan. . . by jimmay	May 10th, 2008 06:00:09 PM
I'm going to do my best to pretend this doesn't exist. This inane, pointless obsession with the clone wars was the death of the action figure lines, and will be the death of the canon now too. The reason Lucas largely glossed over the clone wars between II and III? Because they don't fucking matter. Jedis and clones fought for years and years, there were lightsaber battles galore, lots and lots of lasers fired, and many battles fought. But it all really meant nothing more than the springboard to launch the downfall of the Republic. It's a god damn anecdote, people; a blip that was skipped because it was, like all, warfare, sound and fury meaning nothing. And now, because Americans love pointless violence, we get a half-hearted, thrown-together massive cash-in CG cartoon, theatrically released to maximize profits and suck the last few remaining drops of nostalgia left provided by the phenomena that was the original trilogy out of the all-too-willing American film-going public. More 300 than Star Wars, this needless marketing campaign of a 'movie' promises to eliminate the last shreds of credibility the admittedly mismanaged prequels didn't already destroy for the franchise. Say what you want about the PT, and most of the criticism is entirely valid, but at least Lucas tried to keep the focus, overall, on the characters. But the fans wouldn't, couldn't, be told: "more clones! more battles! more war!" And now we have this. I've long defended Star Wars from the relentless bitchery of the talkbacks, no longer. This cartoon won't be getting my money.
After reading that the TOD movie... by poeticwarriorII	May 10th, 2008 06:57:57 PM
was a response to his divorce, I've come to the conclusion that I was right about Lucas and the fact he's never gotten over being shit on by that cunt he was married to so long ago. The garbage he's done ever since proves it. He is but a shadow of who he used to be. Perhaps The Cunt is who we should all vent upon for wretched crap like this.
scotsman... by Han Cholo	May 10th, 2008 07:58:55 PM
I know for a fact that I get way more chicks than you, bro. I'm not ne who posts more than 3 times on any talkback. No, I spend that time sarging girls over here in Los Angeles with my local LAIR. Doubt you know what that is, maybe YOU should get laid, bitch. Struck a nerve, I suppose. Guess the truth hurts huh?
looks pretty lame by novembre13	May 10th, 2008 10:27:57 PM
but it's probably aimed at the generation who started star wars with the prequels. so let them have it. i've never been a huge fan of the series, i liked ep.4-6 when i was a kid and whenever i watched the original and heard obi-wan mention "the clone wars" it was like "oooh, what's that he's talking about? i wonder?" and it was this mysterious event that rocked the star wars universe but never referred to again in the other movies, so it was all left to the imagination. and then the books and such came out, but it was still in our imaginations and once it was brought to the screen thru the vision of lucas and his creative team, our version of it was gone and we "saw" what really happened...according to lucas. and it was what those three words referred to. a war involving clones and jedi. and the jedi were still a mystery too, as we only knew of obi-wan, then vader, then yoda. and i guess the idea of yoda being an ass-kicker in his younger(?) days sounded good on paper, but TOO MUCH C.G. makes for a bland moviegoing experience.
I found a pretty good blog on this very subject. . . by jimmay	May 10th, 2008 10:41:07 PM
It sums up my sentiments pretty well: http://tinyurl.com/5xx2ej I strongly suspect there is going to be a significant amount of $tar Wars burnout here real soon. It's all simply too much.
Sorry. Apparently the Tinyurl link doesn't work. by jimmay	May 10th, 2008 10:44:27 PM
Here's the original: http://blueskydisney.blogspot. com/2008/05/blue-sky-guest-col umnist-star-wars-must.html
A whole Galaxy of adventure awaits!! by kogi.kaishakunin	May 11th, 2008 09:12:13 AM
OK that being said why does every fricken thing with this series now circle around TATOOINE. If there is a bright spot in the galaxy then you are on the planet its farthest from!! And is every creator terrified to make new characters DAMN. Jabba's son PLEASE spare me. EPS 1-3 were filled with tie-ins on characters ENOUGH ALREADY!! A WHOLE GALAXY A Trillion-Trillion people available JABBA's SON!!!! This is bull crap NEW CHARACTERS NEW STORIES STOP REHASHING!!! That being said it looks great and I Will watch the first few. SKEPTICALLY
Oh this looks okay. by TomBodet	May 11th, 2008 07:47:02 PM
But should just be on TV and etc. That's fine, Herr King Jorge can do whatever he wants w/ this stuff, so-enjoy it while yer gettin' it, fans. Memo to Scotsmonkey75. You are an asshat.
Star Wars is for Kids... not for 40 year old Geeks by Nando67	May 11th, 2008 09:27:19 PM
This is a reply to an email I sent my best friend regarding Star Wars: Clone Wars. This is his response and I found it fitting to post it here. Hey. I was reading some of the Talkbacks and it suddenly dawned on me ... People (including me) are complaining that the story and plot line are too juvenile and not "adult themed" enough for them. But, in reality, This is the opposite problem that most of them have with Battlestar Galactica!!! "it's too adult and there is no fun in the show!" i.e; "old Battlestar was better, boo-hoo" I have started to think that Lucas is the smartest man on the planet now. Who cares about what a 40 year old geek thinks about Star Wars ... I'll market to THEIR KIDS! Hence, they'll grow up with Star Wars the way you and I did and the merchandising train will roll on forever! Besides complain as much as you want, You'll still be buying the collectors DVD with the poster, pewter figure, baseball-cap, Burger King glass, Comics, Mouse pad, Trading card and the incredibly hard to find, limited edition Jabba's son glow-in-the-dark action figure. ("After all, I can't ruin my collection, Right?") loser. Let them complain all they want. I'll take Any form of Star Wars over anything else. Imagine ... What if Lucas had never created it in the first place? A whole generation of freaks and geeks that would have had to have found something else to blame for never having kissed a girl and a whole new reason for still living at home with mom. My advice, Stop being bitches and let the kids have "their" Star Wars. Move on, read a book. Better yet, write one and do something productive with their lives. Standing on line for the next "Narnia" film doesn't count. I'm out of here. May the Force be with you. PEACE! (drops the microphone to the floor and walks out) H.
Lucas, I won't give you any more of my money until you stop with by Mennon	May 12th, 2008 01:05:09 AM
I gave away my Ep 1 and 2 DVDs. I had a choice - give them away, or buy the Ep 3 DVD. Lucas can do what he likes, but I'm not going to give him any more of my money. I'll download the torrent when it comes out, and watch half an hour of it, then delete it. I can't tell the difference between Ep 1 and 2 anymore. At least Ep 1 looked distinctive.
I'm not excited about it at all. by SkeletonParty	May 12th, 2008 10:56:47 AM
I'll show this trailer to my 6 year old son and see what he thinks. I love the Clone Wars Animated Series.
MADE FOR ARTISTS!!! by whooooooop	May 12th, 2008 03:15:11 PM
Kick ass! I make my living as an artist. I love the colors, the stylization. Its briliant. I feel like all the people who worked on this, are also lovers and they made it for me! i'm pysched!!!
Looks nice for a TV show... by TheManBehindTheMask	May 13th, 2008 04:56:59 AM
Looks shit for a theatrical released.

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