Star Wars Clone Wars Series

Starscream · 12-05-2008, 06:10 PM

I know there are some Star Wars fanatics here in the Asylum. Any fans of the Clone Wars CGI show on Cartoon Network? New episode begins tonight at 9pm.
I love this show!

Dooge · 12-05-2008, 06:52 PM

man, i've been so scared of watching this show for fears of it destroying all star wars. Is it really that good?

12-05-2008, 06:58 PM

I'm a big Star Wars fan but have not seen the Clone Wars Series for the same reason as Dooge.

Whee · 12-05-2008, 10:18 PM

It's tolerable. A little too "kiddie" for me, and not a big fan of the animation style. Do like the stories though, keep it on DVR to watch.

Although last weeks Jar-Jar focused episode was brutal to watch.

And yes, I was 11 when the original came out and saw it three times in July '77. yeah, I'm old...get off my lawn.

12-05-2008, 10:28 PM

Tack me on 3rd of wanting to see it but worried it'll be a let down.

Skywalker · 12-06-2008, 12:20 AM

I watch it every week!!! Go figure!!!

BTW - I wanted to start this thread but was afraid I would be kicked off the board!!!

Whee · 12-06-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I watch it every week!!! Go figure!!!

BTW - I wanted to start this thread but was afraid I would be kicked off the board!!!

I wondered how long it would be before you put down your millemium falcon miniature and looked at the board.

Skywalker · 12-06-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

I wondered how long it would be before you put down your millemium falcon miniature and looked at the board.

I do have my priorities!!!

GTsetGO · 12-06-2008, 07:09 AM

i have seen them all. two weeks ago with jarjar was a dissappointment, but i have enjoyed the rest of them

ucla695 · 12-06-2008, 08:42 AM

I'm a huge Stars Wars fan, but I heard bad things about the movie (it's already out on DVD and BR - not a good sign) and am afraid to watch the series for the same reasons stated above.

VirtualSmitty · 12-06-2008, 08:44 AM

No, i've not seen it. I love me some Star Wars, but after the abomination of the Clone Wars movie (that Asoka character is worse than Jar Jar imho) I refuse to watch.

Starscream · 12-06-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

I'm a huge Stars Wars fan, but I heard bad things about the movie (it's already out on DVD and BR - not a good sign) and am afraid to watch the series for the same reasons stated above.

The soundtrack to the movie is a big letdown. No John Williams stuff in it.

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

No, i've not seen it. I love me some Star Wars, but after the abomination of the Clone Wars movie (that Asoka character is worse than Jar Jar imho) I refuse to watch.

As for Asoka, I'm not a big fan either. But she was created to a target audience of the age of 8yrs old and below. I can tolerate Asoka, but the rest of the show is great. Fight scenes are pretty good, and the detail in the backgrounds are well done too.

VirtualSmitty · 12-06-2008, 12:13 PM

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As for Asoka, I'm not a big fan either. But she was created to a target audience of the age of 8yrs old and below. I can tolerate Asoka, but the rest of the show is great. Fight scenes are pretty good, and the detail in the backgrounds are well done too.

As was Jar Jar. Although at least Jar Jar was annoying in his own unique way. Asoka is pretty much an Anakin clone, only much more annoying. And from the previews i've seen she's in alot of the show so i'll pass I think.

I'm not a fan of the animation style either to be honest. Too blocky and stiff, the lightsaber duels don't look very good at all. Why they didn't just bring back Gendy Tartovsky and let him do more Clone Wars shorts is beyond me. I swear, those were better than any of the newer movies lol.

Starscream · 12-06-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Why they didn't just bring back Gendy Tartovsky and let him do more Clone Wars shorts is beyond me. I swear, those were better than any of the newer movies lol.

Those were most excellent! Samurai Jack too! Gendy and his crew did some great work!

jitzy · 12-06-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dooge

man, i've been so scared of watching this show for fears of it destroying all star wars. Is it really that good?

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Originally Posted by wcktalvrg

I'm a big Star Wars fan but have not seen the Clone Wars Series for the same reason as Dooge.

same with me. If you guys want some real good star wars entertainment there are a lot of awesome books to read that are all authorized by Lucas

ucla695 · 12-06-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jitzy

same with me. If you guys want some real good star wars entertainment there are a lot of awesome books to read that are all authorized by Lucas

Ooh. That's the way to go. I'm going to find some.

VirtualSmitty · 12-06-2008, 12:49 PM

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Ooh. That's the way to go. I'm going to find some.

Karen Travis has done some good work lately. As I mentioned above, the Clone Wars shorts from a few years back are well worth a look if your a fan!

GTsetGO · 12-06-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jitzy

same with me. If you guys want some real good star wars entertainment there are a lot of awesome books to read that are all authorized by Lucas

i have read quite a few. the Republic Commando books are great. I am in the middle of reading Death Star right now.

but last nights clone wars was the best of the series so far IMO.

VirtualSmitty · 12-06-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GTsetGO

i have read quite a few. the Republic Commando books are great. I am in the middle of reading Death Star right now.

but last nights clone wars was the best of the series so far IMO.

Yep, I like the Republic Commando series. That's Karen Travis at her best! Death Star was pretty good, different perspective on the whole planet killing space station thing. Unique book. I'd also recommend the the two Darth Bane books, excellent reading for sure!

Starscream · 12-06-2008, 04:43 PM

What's Death Star about? (other than the Death Star, I'm not that ignorant).
Don't spoil it for me, but does it involve well-known characters?

12-05-2008, 06:10 PM	#1
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Star Wars Clone Wars Series I know there are some Star Wars fanatics here in the Asylum. Any fans of the Clone Wars CGI show on Cartoon Network? New episode begins tonight at 9pm. I love this show! __________________ Insert quote here.

12-05-2008, 06:52 PM	#2
Dooge I drink with awsmith4! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 659 Trading: (4)	Re: Star Wars Clone Wars Series man, i've been so scared of watching this show for fears of it destroying all star wars. Is it really that good?

12-05-2008, 06:58 PM	#3
wcktalvrg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Star Wars Clone Wars Series I'm a big Star Wars fan but have not seen the Clone Wars Series for the same reason as Dooge.

12-05-2008, 10:18 PM	#4
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Star Wars Clone Wars Series It's tolerable. A little too "kiddie" for me, and not a big fan of the animation style. Do like the stories though, keep it on DVR to watch. Although last weeks Jar-Jar focused episode was brutal to watch. And yes, I was 11 when the original came out and saw it three times in July '77. yeah, I'm old...get off my lawn. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

12-05-2008, 10:28 PM	#5
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Star Wars Clone Wars Series Tack me on 3rd of wanting to see it but worried it'll be a let down.

12-06-2008, 12:20 AM	#6
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Star Wars Clone Wars Series I watch it every week!!! Go figure!!! BTW - I wanted to start this thread but was afraid I would be kicked off the board!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

12-06-2008, 07:09 AM	#9
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Star Wars Clone Wars Series i have seen them all. two weeks ago with jarjar was a dissappointment, but i have enjoyed the rest of them __________________ Modded Mustangs

12-06-2008, 08:42 AM	#10
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Star Wars Clone Wars Series I'm a huge Stars Wars fan, but I heard bad things about the movie (it's already out on DVD and BR - not a good sign) and am afraid to watch the series for the same reasons stated above.

12-06-2008, 08:44 AM	#11
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Star Wars Clone Wars Series No, i've not seen it. I love me some Star Wars, but after the abomination of the Clone Wars movie (that Asoka character is worse than Jar Jar imho) I refuse to watch. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

12-06-2008, 04:43 PM	#20
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Star Wars Clone Wars Series What's Death Star about? (other than the Death Star, I'm not that ignorant). Don't spoil it for me, but does it involve well-known characters? __________________ Insert quote here.