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Clone Wars Season 1 Star Wars

Dooku Captured

The Clone WarsJedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are on a mission to find and capture Separatist leader Count Dooku, but the wily ex-Jedi makes good his escape. Kenobi and Skywalker follow and are able to damage Dooku’s ship, forcing it to crash land on the planet Vangor. The Jedi soon follow as their ship is also damaged. On the planet surface, Dooku and the Jedi find themselves at odds with each other and the native inhabitants of the planet. This includes a band of pirates who come upon Dooku and take him prisoner. But will their actions ultimately help the Jedi, or just throw them off their guard?

written by Julie Siege
directed by Jesse Yeh
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Matthew Wood (Battle Droids), Corey Burton (Count Dooku), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), Jim Cummings (Hondo Ohnaka), Ian Abercrombie (Chancellor Palpatine), Tom Kane (Yoda / Narrator), Catherine Taber (Padmé Amidala), Terrence “TC” Carson (Mace Windu), Dee Bradley Baker (Pikk Mukmuk), Greg Ellis (Turk)

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The Gungan General

The Clone WarsAwaking to find themselves in the prison cells of the pirates, Obi-Wan and Anakin also find that they are bound by energy cords to their fellow captive, Count Dooku. While pirate chief Hondo Ohnaka plans out his next move, his underlings are making plans of their own and they don’t include Hondo. They down the ship carrying the Republic envoy and plan to ransack it for the ransom it carries. The leader of the team, Senator Kharrus, is killed in the crash, putting Representative Jar Jar Binks in command. Dooku and the Jedi must try to work together to escape, while Jar Jar and the clones do all they can to rescue them.

written by Julie Siege
directed by Justin Ridge
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi / Henchman), Corey Burton (Count Dooku / Senator Kharrus / Pirate Guard), Jim Cummings (Hondo Ohnaka), Greg Ellis (Turk), BJ Hughes (Jar Jar Binks), Ian Abercrombie (Chancellor Palpatine), Dee Bradley Baker (Stone / Mack / Pirate Guard), David Acord (Pilf Mukmuk), Tom Kane (Narrator)

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Jedi Crash

The Clone WarsAnakin and Ahsoka are on a mission to aid Jedi Aayla Secura, who is under heavy attack by Separatist forces.  They board Aayla’s ship and manage to escape before it is destroyed, but Anakin is severely injured in the process.  While making their getaway, the Republic ship bearing the Jedi is accidentally set on a course into the heart of a star.  A desperate gamble leads to a crash landing on the planet Maridun, where the Jedi and their clone troops will have to survive a hostile environment if they can ever hope for aide or rescue.

written by Katie Lucas
directed by Rob Coleman
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: Dee Bradley Baker (Commander Bly / Captain Rex / Cameron / Lucky / Flash), Jennifer Hale(Aayla Secura), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Matthew Wood (Battle Droids), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), Tom Kane (Admiral Yularen / Narrator), George Coe(Tee Watt Kaa), Alec Medlock (Wag Too)

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Defenders of Peace

The Clone WarsWhile the Jedi and clones recuperate on the planet Maridun among the Lurmen, a Separatist ship lands.  It is commanded by General Lok Durd, who declares Maridun a Separatist colony and intends to use the planet as a testing ground for a massive new weapon.  With the pacifist Lurmen seemingly unwilling to help, the Jedi must find a way to stop General Durd’s evil plans.

written by Bill Canterbury
directed by Steward Lee
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: Dee Bradley Baker (Commander Bly / Captain Rex), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Alec Medlock (Wag Too), George Coe (Tee Watt Kaa), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), Jennifer Hale(Aayla Secura), George Takei(General Lok Durd), Matthew Wood (Battle Droids), David Acord(Aqualish technician), Tom Kane (Narrator)

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Trespass

The Clone WarsWhen the Republic loses contact with their troops on Orto Plutonia, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are sent with their troops to learn what has become of them. They find mass destruction of not only the clones, but also a Seperatist droid base, leading the Jedi to conclude that they are dealing with something other than Seperatist activity. Chairman Cho, leader of nearby Pantora is more concerned about maintaining Pantora’s sovereignty over the planet. The Jedi must determine the nature of the hostile force on Orto Plutonia and whether they have a claim to the planet stronger than Pantora’s.

written by Steven Melching
directed by Brian Kalin O’Connell
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi / Pantoran Assembly Representative), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex/Thi-Sen), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Brian George (Chariman Cho), Jennifer Hale (Senator Chuchi), Matthew Wood (Battle Droids), Robin Atkin Downes (Pantoran Guard), Tom Kane (Narrator)

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The Hidden Enemy

The Clone WarsThe planet of Christophsis has found itself under attack from Separatist forces and Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker have been sent with their clone troops to defend it. But they soon realize that their security has been breached and they reason that there must be a spy in their midst. While the Jedi infiltrate the enemy’s position, it is up to Commander Cody and Captain Rex to ferret out the traitor before the entire mission is compromised.

written by Drew Z. Greenberg
directed by Steward Lee
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Dee Bradley Baker (Commander Cody / Captain Rex / Sergeant Slick / Hawk / Sketch / Chopper / Gus / Jester / Punch), Matthew Wood (Battle Droids / General Grievous), Nika Futterman (Asajj Ventress), Tom Kane (Narrator)

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Blue Shadow Virus

The Clone WarsLearning that battle droids have been located on Naboo, Padmé Amidala and Jar Jar Binks return to investigate. They discover that the deadly Blue Shadow Virus has been recreated by Dr. Nuvo Vindi, who intends to unleash it on Naboo, but are captured before they can return with the information. Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka arrive on the planet and must balance the immediate danger of the captives with the greater danger of the virus.

written by Craig Titley
directed by Giancarlo Volpe
original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: Catherine Taber (Padmé Amidala), Jameelah McMillan (Queen Neeyutnee), James Mathis III (Captain Typho), BJ Hughes (Jar Jar Binks), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Phil LaMarr (Tactical Droid), Tom Kane (Yoda / Narrator), Gwendoline Yeo (Peppi Bow), Michael York (Dr. Nuvo Vindi), Matthew Wood (Battle Droids), David Acord (Rabbit Droid), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), Dee Bradley Baker (Captain Rex)

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Mystery Of A Thousand Moons

The Clone WarsAnakin and Obi-Wan have taken into custody the evil Dr. Nuvo Vindi, creator of the deadly Blue Shadow Virus. But as Padmé, Jar Jar and Ahsoka oversee cleanup, they realize that a vial of the deadly substance has gone missing. An explosion releases the virus inside Vindi’s compound, infecting some inside, including Ahsoka. The Republic forces must prevent the remaining battle droids from releasing the virus onto the planet. Anakin and Obi-Wan, meanwhile, undertake a mission to obtain the antidote from the planet Iago before the virus takes its toll.

written by Brian Larsen
directed by Jesse Yeh
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Dee Bradley Baker (Commander Cody / Captain Rex), Catherine Taber (Padmé Amidala / Angel), Michael York (Dr. Nuvo Vindi), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), James Mathis III (Captain Typho), Matthew Wood (Battle Droids), David Kaufman (Jaybo Hood), BJ Hughes (Jar Jar Binks), Phil LaMarr (Amit Noloff), Tom Kane (Narrator)

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Storm Over Ryloth

The Clone WarsAnakin Skywalker and his padawan Ahsoka Tano have been sent to the planet of Ryloth to attempt to free it from the blockade put in place by the Trade Federation. Ahsoka is given command of a fighter squadron, but most of her men are killed and the Republic ships are forced to retreat. Still needing to break the Seperatist hold on the planet, Anakin must find a way to win the conflict and help Ahsoka recover her lost nerve.

written by George Krstic
directed by Brian Kalin O’Connell
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: Matthew Wood (Wat Tambor / Battle Droids), Corey Burton (Mar Tuuk), Tom Kane (Admiral Yularen / Narrator), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), Dee Bradley Baker (Axe / Kickback / Slammer / Swoop / Tucker / Captain Rex), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Terrence “TC” Carson (Mace Windu), Tim Brock (TB-2), Ian Abercrombie (Chancellor Palpatine)

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Innocents of Ryloth

The Clone WarsJedi Generals Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu are on a mission to free the planet of Ryloth from Separatist control. Obi-Wan leads the initial attack, with his clones under orders to keep damage to the civilian population to a minimum. They are squaring off against a Separatist tactical droid, TX-20, who attempts to use the Republic’s sense of honor against them. With the Separatists shielding their weaponry with Twi’lek hostages, Obi-Wan must find a way to eliminate the droid forces without bringing the natives to harm. Meanwhile, two clones befriend a young Twi’lek girl, who may provide the key to the situation.

written by Henry Gilroy
directed by Justin Ridge
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Terrence “TC” Carson (Mace Windu), Matthew Wood (Wat Tambor / Battle Droids), Corey Burton (Commander TX-20 / Nilim Bril), Dee Bradley Baker (Commander Cody / Boil / Ponds / Waxer / Wooley), Catherine Taber (Numa), Tom Kane (Narrator),

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Liberty on Ryloth

The Clone WarsThe final push to free Ryloth comes from a campaign against the capital city by Jedi General Mace Windu. With his clone troopers depleted by battle, he must seek out the help of resistance leader Cham Syndulla. However, political tensions between Syndulla and Republic Senator Orn Free Taa threaten to sabotage Windu’s efforts. But a slash-and-burn campaign by the retreating Separatist army may prove to be the catalyst that brings the opposing forces together.

written by Henry Gilroy
directed by Rob Coleman
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: Terrence “TC” Carson (Mace Windu), Matthew Wood (Battle Droids / Wat Tambor), Dee Bradley Baker (Commander Ponds / Razor / Stak), Gary Scheppke (TA-175), Ian Abercrombie (Chancellor Palpatine), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Phil LaMarr (Orn Free Taa), Tom Kane (Yoda / Admiral Yularen / Narrator), Corey Burton (Count Dooku), Robin Atkin Downes (Cham Syndulla), James Arnold Taylor (Tae Boon), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano)

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Hostage Crisis

The Clone WarsA group of bounty hunters, led by Cade Bane, infiltrate the Senate building. Taking a group of Senators hostage, they demand the release of Ziro the Hutt. Anakin, who has given his lightsaber to Padme as a sign of trust, must find a way to free the captives without allowing them to come to harm.

written by Eoghan Mahony
directed by Giancarlo Volpe
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Cast: Corey Burton (Cade Bane / Ziro the Hutt / Shanan Alama), Tom Kane (Senate Guard Captain / Narrator), David Acord (Senate Guards / Servant Droid), Matthew Wood (3D / Senate Guards / Commando Droid), Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Catherine Taber (Padmé Amidala / Betty Droid), Dee Bradley Baker (Robonino / Onaconda Farr / Commander Fox / clone troopers), Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Phil Lamarr (Bail Organa / Senator Philo / Orn Free Taa), Ian Abercrombie (Chancellor Palpatine), Jaime King (Aurra Sing)

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Clone Wars Season 2

Death Trap

The Clone WarsA group of green clone cadets is brought aboard the Endurance for training, but among them is young Boba Fett, still seeking revenge for his father’s death in the Battle of Geonosis. With help from someone at the other end of a communicator, he sneaks away from the cadets’ tour of the ship to plant a bomb in Mace Windu’s quarters. But the next person to set foot through that door is a trooper, not Windu himself. Boba’s next instructions from his contact are even more severe: blow the engine reactor core. He accomplishes this, crippling the Endurance, which slowly falls toward the planet Varquon. The cadets are ordered to head to the escape pods while the rest of the crew prepares to abandon ship, except for Admiral Kilian, who stubbornly stays at his post even when Windu and Anakin order him to leave with them. Boba intentionally damages the pod he’s in so it drifts off course, away from the rest of the cadets and evacuees, to be found by his contacts: Aurra Sing and Bossk, flying the ship that once belonged to his father. They recover Boba but set the three cadets with him adrift again.

Download this episode via Amazonwritten by Doug Petrie
directed by Steward Lee
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Star Wars: The Clone WarsCast: Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Daniel Logan (Boba Fett / Clone Cadets), Dee Bradley Baker (Clone Troopers / Clone Cadet Jax), Terrence Carson (Mace Windu), Jaime King (Aurra Sing), Julian Holloway (Admiral Kilian), Tom Kane (Narrator)

Notes: Daniel Logan also played young Boba Fett in that character’s live action appearance in Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones. He also played a role in an episode of the fan series Star Trek Continues.

Jedi Fortune Cookie: “Who my father was matters less than my memory of him.”

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Clone Wars Season 2 Star Wars

R2 Come Home

The Clone WarsAnakin and Windu land their fighters near the crash site of the Endurance and enter the wreckage on foot (with their respective astromech droids following close behind). When they encounter the bodies of clone troopers amid the debris, it’s clear that they’re not crash victims, but the targets of execution-style killings. No survivors are found on the ship’s bridge, but a calling card of sorts is – the helmet of Jango Fett, Boba’s father. Windu puts the clues together and realizes that this is a personal vendetta – and saves Anakin with split-second timing and the Force when the helmet turns out to be the trigger for another bomb. On the surface, the droids run afoul of wild Gundarks, and only Artoo survives. Artoo finds Anakin and Windu pinned in the debris from the bomb explosion, and Anakin orders the droid to return to his fighter and summon help from the Jedi Temple. But as Artoo sets out, he detects another problem: Aurra Sing, Boba Fett, and a hired gun are coming to gather proof of the Jedi’s death – unless the intrepid droid can stop them without bringing the rest of Endurance’s wreckage down on the survivors.

Download this episode via Amazonwritten by Eoghan Mahony
directed by Giancarlo Volpe
music by Kevin Kiner / original Star Wars themes by John Williams

Star Wars: The Clone WarsCast: Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Terrence Carson (Mace Windu), Jaime King (Aurra Sing), Daniel Logan (Boba Fett), Robin Atkin Downes (Castas), Dee Bradley Baker (Clone Troopers / Bossk), Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), James Arnold Taylor (Plo Koon), Tom Kane (Narrator)

Notes: This is the only instance in either film or television Star Wars that Fett’s ship is ever called Slave I on screen. Though the ship had been associated with that name in marketing and merchandising dating back to The Empire Strikes Back (1980), it had never been called by that name on-screen until this episode.

Jedi Fortune Cookie: “Adversity is a friendship’s truest test.”

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Rebels Season 1 Star Wars

Spark Of Rebellion

Star Wars: RebelsOn the outer rim world of Lothal, Ezra Bridger ekes out a life of causing mischief for the local Imperial garrison, getting what he can for himself, and escaping to do it all again another day. He also has an ability to stay one step ahead of the local Imperial forces, making quick getaways and startling leaps to safety. Ezra notices unusual activity surrounding a shipment of Imperial cargo crates, but what’s unusual is the motley group of people who try to steal that cargo. Since it’s obviously of value, Ezra decides to steal some of it for himself, which endears him to neither the Imperial stormtroopers or his rival band of thieves, led by Kanan Jarrus. Impressed by Ezra’s abilities, Kanan rescues the boy (and the crate of cargo he’s stolen) and makes a quick getaway about his cargo ship, the Ghost. Ezra finds he’s made an enemy of Kanan’s strong man, Zeb, and has simply annoyed explosives expert Sabine and the Ghost‘s pilot, Hera (and her C-10-P astromech droid, Chopper). But Ezra slowly begins to realize that he’s taken his first step into a larger world: Kanan Jarrus and the Ghost’s crew are fighting the Empire on principle, not for profit…and Kanan is not simply a sharp shot with a blaster, but one of the last remaining wielders of a Jedi lightsaber. Kanan believes that, like himself, Ezra has the ability to connect with the Force. Ezra’s life has just become a lot more dangerous.

Order the DVDsDownload this episode via Amazonwritten by Simon Kinberg
directed by Steward Lee & Steven G. Lee
music by Kevin Kiner
based on original themes and music by John Williams

Cast: Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger), Freddie Prinze Jr. (Kanan Jarrus), Vanessa Marshall (Hera), Tiya Sircar (Sabine), Steven Blum (Zeb / Alton Kastle / Stormtrooper 3 / Stormtrooper 6), David Oyelowo (Agent Kallus), Keith Szarabajka (Vizago / Transport Captain / Imperial Officer / Old Man), David Shaughnessy (Aresko / Myles Grint / Refugee 1), Greg Weisman (Commander Stormtrooper), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Greg Ellis (Stormtrooper 5), Liam O’Brien (Yogar Lyste / Morad Sumar / Vendor), Jason Isaacs (The Inquisitor)

RebelsNotes: Star Wars: Rebels takes place five years before the original Star Wars, and 14 years after Revenge Of The Sith. Few Jedi escaped the Order 66 massacre in the latter movie, but Kanan Jarrus was a young Jedi at the time and has escaped detection by putting his Force abilities to use as a privateer. The Jedi Holocrons were first seen on TV in Rebels’ predecessor series, Star Wars: Clone Wars, but mentions of them in print media preceded their appearance in filmed media. Many of the show’s designs were based on unused or early Ralph McQuarrie designs for the original trilogy.

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