A Certain Point of View: Writing, Film and Stuff

Pros:  Reasonably good story; a good introduction to the TV series Cons:  Emphasizes action over plot In October 2008, Time-Warner's Cartoon Network will begin to air The Clone Wars , an animated Star Wars series produced by Lucasfilm Limited and Warner Bros. as part of the ongoing Clone Wars multimedia franchise set "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away," Produced by George Lucas and Catherine Winder, the first season will consist of 22 episodes dealing with the conflict between Count Dooku's Confederacy of Independent System (or Separatists) and the Galactic Republic led by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and protected by the Jedi-led clone army. (A second TV live-action series, set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope will air on TNT, which is also owned by Time-Warner; it's supposed to air in 2009.) Although Lucas had said that after Revenge of the Sith there wouldn't be any more Star Wars theatrical films, he apparently liked ...

Against a backdrop of ever-shifting loyalties, uneasy alliances and ancient hostilities, the conflict between the Republic and the Separatists ramps up, setting the stage for Darth Sidious' ultimate act of treachery against the Jedi. In these uncertain times, some of the deepest mysteries of the light and dark sides of the Force are revealed as an intrepid clone trooper uncovers a shocking conspiracy, Anakin Skywalker's closest relationship is tested to its limits, and Master Yoda makes a discovery that could forever change the balance of power in the galaxy. Complete your collection and experience all the wonder, intrigue, action and suspense of THE LOST MISSIONS in 13 must-own episodes -- plus a Behind-The-Scenes Documentary -- as this thrilling chapter of the STAR WARS saga comes home on Blu-ray and DVD for the first time! Although George Lucas's Star Wars: The Clone Wars was a critical and popular success during its five-season run on Time-Warner's Cartoon N...