But basically, welcome to lucasfilm in the early 2000s. After disneys acquisition of lucasfilm, only the latter was kept in the canon of continuity of the episodic star wars films. Produced and released between the films episode ii. Produced by cartoon network studios, the series originally aired from 2003 to 2005, and was intended to serve as a bridge between the films star wars. The clone wars battle tales is a new allages weekly series from idw. For some star wars fans the concept of a cartoon maybe a little hard to get used to, however, take it for what it is. Is the 2003 star wars miniseries part of canon of star wars. Oct 17, 2018 star wars battle of coruscant as depicted in the animated mini series, star wars. Clone wars is a bingeworthy series that has oddly gone.
With the exception of the cgianimated the clone wars tv series, nonfilm material produced prior to april 2014 was collectively known as the star wars expanded universe eu. Aug 29, 2019 with this new star wars canon timeline, you can now stay current on everything star wars, and how these materials are connected with both the old and new films. The clone wars this animated series explores the timeline between episode ii and episode iii. Clone wars 2003 shows the jedi councils finest hour and how this war. See star wars episode 3, the scene where they meet general grievous for the first time. Of course, the bulk of the star wars action is set during the skywalker saga itself. This is all that i can call gcanon not bad for almost 40 years. Star wars canon was first defined in the first issue of the lucasfilm magazine, star wars insider.
The official site for star wars, featuring the latest on star wars. They had plenty of great setpieces and some really awesome sequences, but the stories told there were kind of lackluster. Pinpointing exact settings for this timeline is quite difficult, with many settings for the novels and comics spanning a number of years. This section will explore elements that have been incorporated into the canon in this main era, usually in secondary material but sometimes in the films too. Summary the first of a four part mini series set between the last jedi and the rise of skywalker, the story follows the resistance as they attempt to regroup after being reduced to almost nothing in the events of the last jedi. The first one is an animated tv series that follows anakin and obiwan directly after the events of attack of the clones. These items also occurred, however even more room for interpretation is allowed. The new season of the clone wars will likely be more of a love letter to longtime fans than a new tentpole intended to broaden the reach of star wars. The rise of skywalker and the mandalorian, as well as star wars series, video games, books, and more. I did not see them when they originally aired on cartoon network.
As obiwan pursues a new threat, anakin acts as a double agent between the jedi council and palpatine and is lured into a sinister plan to rule the galaxy. Further animated series began to be released in the 2000s, the first two of which focused on the clone wars. Star wars fans were able to check another box off their wish. Clone wars is an american animated television microseries set in the. Is the 2003 star wars miniseries part of canon of star. Clone wars volume one reveals the epic adventures that bridge the story arc between star wars. A mostly complete star wars canon timeline nerdist. The most underrated star wars content micro mini series 200305. Star wars rebels also canonized the rank of emperors hand, although it was never defined. I sense a disturbance in the star wars canon wired. A star wars story is lifted straight from the eu, notably the capital coronet city. Seasons 15 collectors edition dvd executive producer george lucas and lucasfilm animation present seasons one through five of star wars. Star wars battle of coruscant as depicted in the animated mini series, star wars.
Since the 2003 series was produced by an outside company, and the 2008 one produced in house as well as being much more robust, they picked the 2008 series. Three years into the clone wars, the jedi rescue palpatine from count dooku. The clone wars battle tales will be a weekly series starting april 1. Aug 17, 2019 star wars fans were able to check another box off their wish. The clone wars from the heights of peril to the depths of darkness, all the explosive excitement of the star wars saga is yours in this complete collection of seasons one through five. Dec 20, 2019 the star wars timeline encompasses more than just the movies, but disney plus has you covered. For example, droids are referred to as mechanicals, yoda was blue, and ben and owen were brothers. Meanwhile, the expanded universe is no longer considered canon and was retermed as the legends brand.
Clone wars is an american animated television micro series set in the star wars universe and developed and drawn by genndy tartakovsky. Star wars canon timeline aug 2019 kenobi series update. Star wars clone wars canon edit the clone wars prologue part. During episode 3 there is also a conversation between obiwan and anakin about padawans that states never had a padawan, never will this 2 factors not only prove the clone wars series canon in doubt, but also anything and everything created by disney and. Episode ii attack of the clones 2002 and showing the events that lead into star wars. It is part of the movie canon and well worth multiple viewings. I assume it was meant to carry on what the mini series started, which is obvious as it had retuning characters. A star wars story, for example, was particularly rich in legends references. This is a cartoon network micromini series from 20032005. Part 2 of 3 in this epic series takes place in the middle of the war sometime during star wars.
But its also because tartakovsys clone wars isnt often seen as a movie. Tv series, video games, novels and comics, and the. As of april 25, 2014, the only previously published materials that are considered canon are the six star wars films, the star wars. The star wars novelizations of the original trilogy are considered canon where they align with the films which means they add no new canon material and actually contain content that is not canon. Star wars tv series timeline star wars canon timeline. The clone wars will receive a fiveissue miniseries from idw publishing in april. The fiveissue series will be published weekly by idw publishing. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple films and television series. The best disney plus movies and shows for space fans.
Clone wars, the 200820 3d computer animated series star wars. In legends, this was the position held by mara jade and several other prominent palpatine loyalists. It takes place in between star wars episode 2 attack of the clones and revenge. Two additional halfhour animated series were ordered, one of which ties into the original trilogy, the other the sequel trilogy. It aired as a series of miniepisodes on cartoon network ranging. The clone wars television series and film, and part i of the short story blade squadron. On friday october 3rd, i tuned in on cartoon network for the two part world premier of the clone wars.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Star wars clone wars canon edit the clone wars prologue. Revenge of the sith, it is amongst the first of many works to explore the conflict known as the clone wars, and directly leads to the events of revenge of the sith. Sep 14, 2017 part two of these clone wars canon edits follows the cliffhanger ending of part one. The clone wars battle tales is an upcoming comic book mini series, set in the prequel era. The clone wars tv show, force unleashed 1for 2, no info from lucas, radio drama that are more extended ep. But amid all the darkness, there was a beacon of light. This animated microseries, directed by genny tartakovsky, captures george lucas vision in a dynamic animated style that is a visual delight for all ages. Lucasfilm later rebranded the expanded universe as star wars legends and declared it noncanonical to the franchise. I was so worried that it would make the following tv show look terrible. Part two of these clone wars canon edits follows the cliffhanger ending of part one.
Now, the movie that came out last month was a complete screw up. Id watch the clone wars movie first as it explains a few new characters such as ahoska. Clone wars was considered canon, while the 2d series went unmentioned. Nov 28, 2019 but amid all the darkness, there was a beacon of light. Clone wars is a series of 20 animated shorts that are collected together on one dvd. The clone wars the lost missions 3 discs dvd at best buy. It began in 2008 and season 7 was just released in 2020. I once saw a theory that the 03 clone wars series is a cartoon that exists within the star wars universe depicting the clone wars. Poe and finn embark on a risky mission, leia and rey head to mon cala for help and we see the. Unlike its 20032005 2d animated precursor, star wars. The star wars universe has gone through some interesting evolutions over the past few years, with multiple films, tv shows, comics, and video games entering the fray. Clone wars miniseriespilot was deliberately excluded from star wars canon.
Star wars canon currently includes the ten movies i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii, rogue one, and solo, two tv shows the clone wars and rebels, a good number of novels, and a good number of comics. Princess leia, darth vader, and more in star wars galaxy of adventures, a new series of animated shorts. The star wars timeline encompasses more than just the movies, but disney plus has you covered. The original clone wars shorts were very actionpacked and really fun to watch, but the story they told wasnt the most coherent, or deep. Before the rise of the galactic empire, there was the old republic and the advent of the clone wars. Clone wars was a microseries, with episodes in the first two seasons running about three minutes long, while the third and final season featured. It began publication on april 01, 2020, as part of star wars adventures 0 days left until release date. Clone wars is an american animated television microseries set in the star wars universe and developed and drawn by genndy tartakovsky. A frequently updated list of every star wars tv series in the official canon. The ultimate fan debate over whats part of the star wars canon just became serious business at disneys lucasfilm. Clone wars is an animated television series that chronicles the clone wars between the galactic republic and the confederacy of independent systems. Tartakovskys cartoon isnt officially considered star wars canon.
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