The Lord of the Light Side Aug 9, 2008
Following the wag-the-dog pattern he perfected with "The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith," Lucas is again using a "Star Wars" spinoff less as a story that needs to be told than an advertisement for some other Lucasfilm business -- in this case, its new digital animation division, an upcoming program on the Cartoon Network and merchandising tie-ins with Toys R Us and McDonald's. Reportedly, "The Clone Wars" was never supposed to be a feature film. (Washington Post)
Hasbro Sets Sights on Next Generation of Star Wars(TM) Fans with Toy Line Based on Animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars Jul 23, 2008
STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS is set in the period between Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. The story chronicles a dramatic period when the galaxy is consumed bythe Clone Wars, a massive civil war that has pitted the evil Separatists and their droid armies against the Republic and its Jedi protectors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Force Unleashed Apr 4, 2008
Airing Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6; and Friday, April 11, through Sunday, April 13, Spike TV's two-weekend event includes the broadcast premiere of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and the basic cable premieres of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones ... April 6 at 7:58 p.m. ET/PT - between the premiere of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith April 11 at 10:52 p.m. ET/PT... (IGN PS2)
Attack of the Kids: Upfront Playdate Looks Promising Mar 18, 2008
Cartoon has ordered 22 episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, a CGI-animated series that takes place during the period between the events depicted in the feature films Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. The series will premiere sometime in late summer 2008, following the Aug. 15 opening of a feature of the same name. (MediaWeek.com)
Lego Star Wars Aug 26, 2007
Episode II Attack of the Clones has five chapters to play through. There s the Discovery on Kamino where Obi Wan meets Jango Fett, Droid Factory where Anakin and Padme rescue Obi Wan, Jedi Battle is the arena scene, Gunship Cavalry, and Count Dooku. (Suite101.com)
Hasbro Honors Memory of 501st Founder's Daughter by Unveiling Limited Edition Star Wars(TM) Action Figure Jul 24, 2007
So it's not too surprising that Katie's sister Allie wished her sister had an "Artoo" droid to look after her while she underwent her cancer treatment-just like R2-D2 cared for Padme in Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. In 2005, the R2-D2 Builders club--a fan group--created for Katie a life-size astromech droid named R2-KT (named "KT" after Katie) modeled after the iconic R2-D2 character in the Star Wars films. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
May the force be with you May 25, 2007
6 "R2D2 Beneath the Dome" on "Attack of the Clones," is a hilarious "Behind the Music" treatment of our favorite droid's back story. It turns out he has quite the sordid past. (Sun Publications Chicago)
Our Complete 'Star Wars' Guide May 25, 2007
Hayden Christensen, left, who plays Anakin Skywalker, and Natalie Portman, who portrays Padme Amidala, appear in "Star Wars: Episode II--Attack of the Clones." Click photo for larger image ... "Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones" opens. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Films set imaginations, wallets afire May 25, 2007
FEELING THE FORCE: A family checks out toys in 2002 on the first day of sales of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones merchandise. More Business. (The Palm Beach Post)
