Star Wars: The Clone Wars - A Galaxy Divided (TV Series Season 1, Vol. 1)
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Director: Dave Bullock, George Samilski
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars - A Galaxy Divided (TV Series Season 1, Vol. 1)
- The ?Clone Wars? goes back to the original Star Wars film when Obi-Wan Kenobi tells Luke Skywalker that he was once a Jedi knight the same as your father and that they fought together in the Clone Wars. Since that moment fans have been obsessed with what the clone wars were. This new TV series takes place immediately after the events of Star Wars-Episode II: Attack of the Clones. The series follow
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 03/24/2009 Run time: 88 minutes Rating: Nr
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As a weekly TV series on the Cartoon Network, Star Wars: The Clone Wars was much better than the disappointing movie that preceded it in the summer of 2008 Not bound to the central figures of Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, the CGI-animated series had the freedom to explore other characters and corners of the Star Wars universe. The series' first DVD, A Galaxy Divided, collects the first four episodes of season 1. In the first episode, "Ambush," master Yoda accepts a challenge from Sith assassin Asajj Ventress that will determine whether the Toydaria system (think Watto of The Phantom Menace) aligns itself with the Republic or the Separatists. The next three episodes--"Rising Malevolence," "Shadow of Malevolence," and "Destroy Malevolence"--comprise a single-story arc about the Separatists' deadly new weapon controlled by General Grievous on the ship Malevolence. Jedi Master Plo Koon is among the missing when the Separatists strike, but Anakin and his padawan, Ahsoka, bend the rules to try to save him. Space dogfights and tactical maneuvers follow, as Grievous attacks a clone medical station and Padme and C-3PO unwittingly get caught up in the middle of the battle.
Two flaws hinder A Galaxy Divided: the first is the decision to release the DVD as a kid-focused product, with only four episodes out of the full season's 22. Second is the failure to anamorphically enhance the picture for widescreen televisions, meaning black bars on the top, bottom, and sides unless you're watching on a traditional squareish 1.33 (4x3) screen. (Stretching the picture to fit 1.78 doesn't look too bad, though.) --David Horiuchi
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars - A Galaxy Divided (TV Series Season 1, Vol. 1)
- DVD: 0 pages (2009-03-24)
- Publisher: Warner Home Video
- Label: Warner Home Video
- Starring: Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter, Matthew Wood, James Arnold Taylor
- Director: Dave Bullock, George Samilski
- Encoding: Region 1
- Format: Color, Animated, Subtitled, NTSC
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1,
- Rated: Unrated
- Studio: Warner Home Video
- DVD Release Date: 2009-03-24
- Run Time: 22
- Average Customer Review: based on 42 reviews
- Sales Rank in DVD: #11193
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Summary: Insulting Release 2010-01-11
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Summary: OK, ONLY FOUR EPISODES...READ THE PACKAGE PEOPLE 2009-11-19
Comment: The premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was met with some skepticism by fans when it debuted October 3, 2008 on the Cartoon Network. However, thus far most of the feedback from fans and critics has been mostly positive with many expressing surprise at how much they've enjoyed it. The first DVD of the series has just been released and collects the first four episodes.
In "Ambush", Yoda is on a mission to meet with the King Katuunko and convince him to allow the Republic to build a base in Toydarian territory. However, Count Dooku has dispatched the Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress to make a counter offer to the King. A challenge is made between Yoda and his three Clone Troopers against Ventress and a battalion of Droid troopers. The King will join whichever side wins!
An interesting first episode to start in that Yoda was allowed to be the main star. It showed the Producer's confidence in the show that they didn't feel the need to go overboard with the pilot episode. Nearly all the action takes place on a small moon as the two sides battle for victory.
The next three episodes on the DVD comprise the Malevolence saga, a three-part storyline which makes a near feature length film if you watch them all together.
"Rising Malevolence" finds Jedi Master Plo Koon investigating rumors of a new secret weapon that the Separatists are using. This weapon turns out to be an Ion cannon aboard a massive new warship named the Malevolence and commanded by General Grievious. The Ion Cannon knocks out power to Plo Koon's ship, and eventually he and three clones drift helplessly in an escape pod, hoping someone can rescue them before their air runs out.
"Shadow of Malevolence" Dooku orders Grievous to destroy a medical station where 60,000 wounded clones are being treated. As the medical station races to evacuate the wounded, Anakin leads his Shadow Squadron bombers through the Balmora Run to a desperate attack on the Malevolence.
"Destroy Malevolence" With the Malevolence severely damaged, Republic warships give chase, looking to destroy it once and for all. But Dooku still has some tricks up his sleeve. He's tricked a Republican Senator into the middle of the battle, leaving them to become a hostage for Grievous and a bargaining ship as well. That Senator is Padmé Amidala and now Anakin and Obi-Wan must stage a daring rescue attempt on board the Malevolence that is crawling with Droid Troops.
The three-part Malevolence saga is still the highlight of the first season. This was an epic storyline (at least in cartoon format) that rivals the films themselves. The plot was much more detailed than I'd expect from a weekly show and featured an enormous cast of characters.
In general the animation is well-done. The characters are as photo-realistic as I've ever seen in animation although they tend to suffer from the "big head" syndrome. The animation of the action and the ships is a high point.
Two minor annoyances in regard to the voice acting is the cheesy narration at the beginning, which seems to be influenced by the old, overly dramatic Super Friends Cartoons. Secondly is the incessant wisecracking of the droids for purposes of comic relief.
The only other complaint is the release of this DVD with only four episodes at a list price of $19.99. I suppose that it's because they're aimed more at something cheap for kids while the more costly, full season DVDs will be geared towards adults, but I'd still like more bang for my buck.
In "Ambush", Yoda is on a mission to meet with the King Katuunko and convince him to allow the Republic to build a base in Toydarian territory. However, Count Dooku has dispatched the Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress to make a counter offer to the King. A challenge is made between Yoda and his three Clone Troopers against Ventress and a battalion of Droid troopers. The King will join whichever side wins!
An interesting first episode to start in that Yoda was allowed to be the main star. It showed the Producer's confidence in the show that they didn't feel the need to go overboard with the pilot episode. Nearly all the action takes place on a small moon as the two sides battle for victory.
The next three episodes on the DVD comprise the Malevolence saga, a three-part storyline which makes a near feature length film if you watch them all together.
"Rising Malevolence" finds Jedi Master Plo Koon investigating rumors of a new secret weapon that the Separatists are using. This weapon turns out to be an Ion cannon aboard a massive new warship named the Malevolence and commanded by General Grievious. The Ion Cannon knocks out power to Plo Koon's ship, and eventually he and three clones drift helplessly in an escape pod, hoping someone can rescue them before their air runs out.
"Shadow of Malevolence" Dooku orders Grievous to destroy a medical station where 60,000 wounded clones are being treated. As the medical station races to evacuate the wounded, Anakin leads his Shadow Squadron bombers through the Balmora Run to a desperate attack on the Malevolence.
"Destroy Malevolence" With the Malevolence severely damaged, Republic warships give chase, looking to destroy it once and for all. But Dooku still has some tricks up his sleeve. He's tricked a Republican Senator into the middle of the battle, leaving them to become a hostage for Grievous and a bargaining ship as well. That Senator is Padmé Amidala and now Anakin and Obi-Wan must stage a daring rescue attempt on board the Malevolence that is crawling with Droid Troops.
The three-part Malevolence saga is still the highlight of the first season. This was an epic storyline (at least in cartoon format) that rivals the films themselves. The plot was much more detailed than I'd expect from a weekly show and featured an enormous cast of characters.
In general the animation is well-done. The characters are as photo-realistic as I've ever seen in animation although they tend to suffer from the "big head" syndrome. The animation of the action and the ships is a high point.
Two minor annoyances in regard to the voice acting is the cheesy narration at the beginning, which seems to be influenced by the old, overly dramatic Super Friends Cartoons. Secondly is the incessant wisecracking of the droids for purposes of comic relief.
The only other complaint is the release of this DVD with only four episodes at a list price of $19.99. I suppose that it's because they're aimed more at something cheap for kids while the more costly, full season DVDs will be geared towards adults, but I'd still like more bang for my buck.
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Summary: NOT THE FULL SEASON! 2009-08-14
Comment: I thought this was the full season...it' not, it's kinda like the fan favs. Good, but not what I wanted. :P
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Summary: A galaxy Divided (Season 1,vol.1) 2009-07-17
Comment: My five years old likes it,he can wait till I get the next one,(season 2) very good CD...
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Summary: Will keep waiting 2009-07-10
Comment: Thanks to all for sharing their reviews. I have 2 young children that loved Season 1. Wanted to get for a B-day gift for my son but glad I read the reviews -- he would have been disappointed. I'll wait until the entire season comes out in a box set. Thankfully, I DVR'd the entire season so the kids can watch over & over. Had hoped the box set would be out so I could free up space but....I'll wait.
Not even the Dolby Digital audio had any redeeming qualities. While the dialogue was easy to understand, overall it was flat: weak bass, little/no surround effects. Please DO NOT BUY this DVD. We can not encourage studios to release full-priced crap to tide us over until they get around to releasing it acceptably.