So much of the Empire’s structure has been altered that it has elevated into a more unpredictable opponent. For former Clone Force 99, the deviant Bad Batch (Dee Bradley Baker), this is overwhelming. Powered by a versatile The Bad Batch writing debut by Damani Johnson paired with rapid-fire action under Steward Lee’s direction, “War-Mantle” is […]
The post ‘The Bad Batch’ Pays a Price in the Thrilling “War-Mantle” appeared first on /Film.
The post ‘The Bad Batch’ Pays a Price in the Thrilling “War-Mantle” appeared first on /Film.
- 7/30/2021
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: The Bad Batch review contains spoilers.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episode 11
The Bad Batch take a back seat in their own show, and it turns out that’s a good thing in “Devil’s Deal,” which was directed by Steward Lee and written by Tamara Becher-Wilkinson. The clones’ brief appearance is full of quality character moments, but this story is really all about the Twi’leks. Once a rebel leader against Separatist invaders, guerrilla fighter Cham Syndulla is now mellowing out under the Empire but that doesn’t last very long.
The Bad Batch continues to insist that it’s not only a visual successor to The Clone Wars but also part of the wider Star Wars animated universe, with its own stable of recurring characters. While readers know I’m usually resigned to the self-referential nature of Star Wars rather than overjoyed by it, “Devil...
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episode 11
The Bad Batch take a back seat in their own show, and it turns out that’s a good thing in “Devil’s Deal,” which was directed by Steward Lee and written by Tamara Becher-Wilkinson. The clones’ brief appearance is full of quality character moments, but this story is really all about the Twi’leks. Once a rebel leader against Separatist invaders, guerrilla fighter Cham Syndulla is now mellowing out under the Empire but that doesn’t last very long.
The Bad Batch continues to insist that it’s not only a visual successor to The Clone Wars but also part of the wider Star Wars animated universe, with its own stable of recurring characters. While readers know I’m usually resigned to the self-referential nature of Star Wars rather than overjoyed by it, “Devil...
- 7/9/2021
- by Megan Crouse
- Den of Geek
This article contains spoilers for the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode “Reunion.” Is Crosshair a good luck charm? Because his appearance elevates any Bad Batch episode to the top tier. Directed by Steward Lee and written by Christian Taylor, “Reunion” is exactly what the title suggests: Crosshair resurfaces into the plot to confront his Bad Batcher (Dee Bradley […]
The post ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Faces a Stormy Turning Point in “Reunion” appeared first on /Film.
The post ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Faces a Stormy Turning Point in “Reunion” appeared first on /Film.
- 6/18/2021
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: The Bad Batch review contains spoilers.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episode 8
One of the most creative episodes of Star Wars Rebels was “Through Imperial Eyes,” which did exactly what the title says. Using a first-person point of view, it opens with Rebel spy Kallus contemplating his day behind enemy lines. “Reunion,” written by Steward Lee and directed by Christian Taylor, ends a somber episode with a similar switch of point of view. It feels right. While the cast still feels too large for the story they’re trying to tell, the tone and visuals shine in “Reunion.”
Throughout, the episode commits to a rewarding seriousness. The Bad Batch are still in the starship graveyard, and so are Crosshair’s stormtroopers. The stormtroopers chase the clones through the ruined ship, cornering them inside one of the engines until Tech and Wrecker blast the entire nozzle off the ship.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episode 8
One of the most creative episodes of Star Wars Rebels was “Through Imperial Eyes,” which did exactly what the title says. Using a first-person point of view, it opens with Rebel spy Kallus contemplating his day behind enemy lines. “Reunion,” written by Steward Lee and directed by Christian Taylor, ends a somber episode with a similar switch of point of view. It feels right. While the cast still feels too large for the story they’re trying to tell, the tone and visuals shine in “Reunion.”
Throughout, the episode commits to a rewarding seriousness. The Bad Batch are still in the starship graveyard, and so are Crosshair’s stormtroopers. The stormtroopers chase the clones through the ruined ship, cornering them inside one of the engines until Tech and Wrecker blast the entire nozzle off the ship.
- 6/18/2021
- by Megan Crouse
- Den of Geek
This Star Wars: The Bad Batch review contains spoilers.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episode 5
Over the weekend, I watched The Clone Wars with a friend. She likes the clones themselves a lot, so we jumped around a bit between episodes that focused on them. When I got to the Bad Batch arc, I warned her the humor was broad, the action goofy, the characters stock types. But she adored it.
This team is the team in every war movie, she said, and loved them for their distillation of these archetypes she had such fondness for, such genre expectations around. I’m trying to bring some of that fondness here. After all, I enjoyed it when The Mandalorian ripped off Kurosawa, and Star Wars as a whole always takes bits and pieces of the pop culture (and social culture) it remixes. So why not here?
It helps that “Rampage,” which...
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Episode 5
Over the weekend, I watched The Clone Wars with a friend. She likes the clones themselves a lot, so we jumped around a bit between episodes that focused on them. When I got to the Bad Batch arc, I warned her the humor was broad, the action goofy, the characters stock types. But she adored it.
This team is the team in every war movie, she said, and loved them for their distillation of these archetypes she had such fondness for, such genre expectations around. I’m trying to bring some of that fondness here. After all, I enjoyed it when The Mandalorian ripped off Kurosawa, and Star Wars as a whole always takes bits and pieces of the pop culture (and social culture) it remixes. So why not here?
It helps that “Rampage,” which...
- 5/28/2021
- by Megan Crouse
- Den of Geek
The last time we saw them in the premiere episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Hunter and the Bad Batch (Dee Bradley Baker), sans Crosshair, had become guardians to the child clone Omega (Michelle Ang), an ingenue to the galaxy. In this second episode, titled “Cut and Run” (directed by Steward Lee and written […]
The post ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Takes a Breather With an Old Ally in “Cut and Run” appeared first on /Film.
The post ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Takes a Breather With an Old Ally in “Cut and Run” appeared first on /Film.
- 5/7/2021
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: The Bad Batch article contains spoilers.
While the Star Wars Original Trilogy has been explored thoroughly for more than 40 years, the period between the Prequels and the Originals is less well-trodden. Following in The Clone Wars and Rebels‘ footsteps, The Bad Batch takes a deep dive into the rise of the Empire. This means we get to see familiar characters, planets, ships, and technology in a moment of transition, as a Republic becomes something more twisted and sinister in the hands of the Sith.
Unsurprisingly, “Aftermath,” which is directed by Steward Lee, Saul Ruiz, and Nathaniel Villanova, and written by Jennifer Corbett and Dave Filoni, is full of connections and nods to other parts of the Star Wars universe.
Here are all of the Star Wars easter eggs and references we spotted in this episode:
Caleb Dume/Kanan Jarrus
– Jedi Kanan Jarrus was introduced and starred in...
While the Star Wars Original Trilogy has been explored thoroughly for more than 40 years, the period between the Prequels and the Originals is less well-trodden. Following in The Clone Wars and Rebels‘ footsteps, The Bad Batch takes a deep dive into the rise of the Empire. This means we get to see familiar characters, planets, ships, and technology in a moment of transition, as a Republic becomes something more twisted and sinister in the hands of the Sith.
Unsurprisingly, “Aftermath,” which is directed by Steward Lee, Saul Ruiz, and Nathaniel Villanova, and written by Jennifer Corbett and Dave Filoni, is full of connections and nods to other parts of the Star Wars universe.
Here are all of the Star Wars easter eggs and references we spotted in this episode:
Caleb Dume/Kanan Jarrus
– Jedi Kanan Jarrus was introduced and starred in...
- 5/4/2021
- by Megan Crouse
- Den of Geek
[This story contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Clone Wars season seven, episode two.]
What’s in the mind of a Clone Trooper? That’s the subject of the second episode of The Clone Wars season seven, “A Distant Echo,” directed by Steward Lee. Continuing the Bad Batch arc from last week’s episode, Captain Rex and the Bad Batch, a group of mutated Clone Troopers, alongside Anakin Skywalker, travel to Skako Minor to follow up on clues that suggest Clone Commander Echo, seemingly killed during the third season, might still be alive. This episode is heavy on plot points ...
What’s in the mind of a Clone Trooper? That’s the subject of the second episode of The Clone Wars season seven, “A Distant Echo,” directed by Steward Lee. Continuing the Bad Batch arc from last week’s episode, Captain Rex and the Bad Batch, a group of mutated Clone Troopers, alongside Anakin Skywalker, travel to Skako Minor to follow up on clues that suggest Clone Commander Echo, seemingly killed during the third season, might still be alive. This episode is heavy on plot points ...
- 2/28/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Take a look at Lucasfilm's award-winning CG animated TV series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", Season 7, streaming 12 new episodes February 21, 2020 on Disney+, with Ray Park ("The Phantom Menace") reprising his deadly character 'Darth Maul' :
Previously on "Sacrifice", the thirteenth and final episode of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", directed by Steward Lee:
"...'Yoda' travels to the ancient 'Sith' homeworld of 'Moraband', to pass the last of the 'Force Priestess' tests, if they are to tell him the secrets of the 'Force' and how to keep his identity after his death. Yoda tells 'R2-D2' to return to 'Coruscant' if he has not returned to him in three nights.
"After many trials, the Priestesses state he will train with 'Qui-Gon Jinn' and learn to retain his identity in the future. Yoda sees the future and hears what will someday be his last words, that 'There is Another Skywalker'.
Previously on "Sacrifice", the thirteenth and final episode of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", directed by Steward Lee:
"...'Yoda' travels to the ancient 'Sith' homeworld of 'Moraband', to pass the last of the 'Force Priestess' tests, if they are to tell him the secrets of the 'Force' and how to keep his identity after his death. Yoda tells 'R2-D2' to return to 'Coruscant' if he has not returned to him in three nights.
"After many trials, the Priestesses state he will train with 'Qui-Gon Jinn' and learn to retain his identity in the future. Yoda sees the future and hears what will someday be his last words, that 'There is Another Skywalker'.
- 1/22/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Lucasfilm's award-winning CG animated TV series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" after being cancelled in 2013, is being revived for Season 7, streaming 12 new episodes starting February 17, 2020 on Disney+, featuring actor/martial artist Ray Park ("The Phantom Menace") reprising his deadly "Star Wars" character 'Darth Maul :
Previously on "Sacrifice", the thirteenth and final episode of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", directed by Steward Lee:
"...'Yoda' travels to the ancient 'Sith' homeworld of 'Moraband', to pass the last of the 'Force Priestess' tests, if they are to tell him the secrets of the 'Force' and how to keep his identity after his death. Yoda tells 'R2-D2' to return to 'Coruscant' if he has not returned to him in three nights.
"After many trials, the Priestesses state he will train with 'Qui-Gon Jinn' and learn to retain his identity in the future. Yoda sees the future and...
Previously on "Sacrifice", the thirteenth and final episode of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", directed by Steward Lee:
"...'Yoda' travels to the ancient 'Sith' homeworld of 'Moraband', to pass the last of the 'Force Priestess' tests, if they are to tell him the secrets of the 'Force' and how to keep his identity after his death. Yoda tells 'R2-D2' to return to 'Coruscant' if he has not returned to him in three nights.
"After many trials, the Priestesses state he will train with 'Qui-Gon Jinn' and learn to retain his identity in the future. Yoda sees the future and...
- 1/4/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
John Saavedra Mar 16, 2019
What you need to know about Star Wars Resistance episode 21, including latest news, release date, trailers, cast, and much more!
Star Wars Resistance is the new animated series set in the galaxy far, far away. The show follows Kazuda Xiono, a young pilot recruited by the Resistance and tasked with a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order. Resistance features Bb-8 alongside ace pilots, colorful new characters, and appearances by Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma, voiced by actors Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, respectively.
Dave Filoni, exec producer and director of both The Clone Wars and Rebels, created Resistance. In true Filoni fashion, the series has its own unique art style. Resistance is "anime-inspired."
Related Article: What Star Wars Resistance Should Explore
“The idea for Star Wars Resistance came out of my interest in World War II aircraft and fighter pilots,” Filoni said in a press release.
What you need to know about Star Wars Resistance episode 21, including latest news, release date, trailers, cast, and much more!
Star Wars Resistance is the new animated series set in the galaxy far, far away. The show follows Kazuda Xiono, a young pilot recruited by the Resistance and tasked with a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order. Resistance features Bb-8 alongside ace pilots, colorful new characters, and appearances by Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma, voiced by actors Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, respectively.
Dave Filoni, exec producer and director of both The Clone Wars and Rebels, created Resistance. In true Filoni fashion, the series has its own unique art style. Resistance is "anime-inspired."
Related Article: What Star Wars Resistance Should Explore
“The idea for Star Wars Resistance came out of my interest in World War II aircraft and fighter pilots,” Filoni said in a press release.
- 4/26/2018
- Den of Geek
Hollywood’s sound pros nominated Birdman and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for three awards apiece as the Motion Picture Sound Editors unveiled nods for its 62nd Mpse Golden Reel Awards, honoring the best feature film, television, animation and computer entertainment work of the year.
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
“2014 was a fantastic year for sound,” said Mpse president Frank Morrone. “The advent of new distribution channels, streaming services and gaming platforms is creating additional opportunities for sound artists to practice their craft beyond the traditional venues of film and television. This year’s nominations reflect that change, spanning an amazing diversity of mediums and genres, all executed at the highest level of creativity. We are truly inspired and impressed by the work of our colleagues.”
This year’s Golden Reels will additionally honor Noah director Darren Aronofsky with the Mpse’s annual Filmmaker Award. Oscar winner Skip Lievsay, known for his work...
- 1/14/2015
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Introduction
Welcome to the first installment of “Living Pictures on the Small Screen,” a weekly column dedicated to animated programming on television. Cultural commentary inevitably comes with bias, and I wanted to create this column in appreciation of the people and shows that helped me overcome my own bias regarding animation. Like most kids in my socioeconomic sphere, I grew up watching cartoons. Some of them were legitimately good (Batman: The Animated Series and Rocko’s Modern Life) and some of them were simply there when I turned the TV on after school (Inspector Gadget and Cow and Chicken). Once I started taking film and television more seriously as an adult, it was hard not to associate animation with childhood. It was even harder to appreciate animated films and series–which I had to view from a distance, since I wasn’t witnessing real people on the screen–alongside things...
Welcome to the first installment of “Living Pictures on the Small Screen,” a weekly column dedicated to animated programming on television. Cultural commentary inevitably comes with bias, and I wanted to create this column in appreciation of the people and shows that helped me overcome my own bias regarding animation. Like most kids in my socioeconomic sphere, I grew up watching cartoons. Some of them were legitimately good (Batman: The Animated Series and Rocko’s Modern Life) and some of them were simply there when I turned the TV on after school (Inspector Gadget and Cow and Chicken). Once I started taking film and television more seriously as an adult, it was hard not to associate animation with childhood. It was even harder to appreciate animated films and series–which I had to view from a distance, since I wasn’t witnessing real people on the screen–alongside things...
- 10/9/2014
- by Sean Colletti
- SoundOnSight
Giving props to the hottest shows and stars rocking the airwaves during the day, the 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards nominees were just unveiled.
And the top nod-getter this year is “The Young and The Restless” with 23 chances at glory, while “General Hospital” nabbed 19 mentions.
“Days of Our Lives” and “Sesame Street” both tied for third place thanks to 17 nominations each, and there are plenty of other big names on the list as well.
The 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on June 16th. The nominees are:
Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital ABC
One Life To Live
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Children’S Animated Program
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Penguins of Madagascar
Robot and Monster
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
WordGirl
Outstanding Children’S Series
The Aquabats! Super Show
Everyday Health
R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour The Series
SciGirls...
And the top nod-getter this year is “The Young and The Restless” with 23 chances at glory, while “General Hospital” nabbed 19 mentions.
“Days of Our Lives” and “Sesame Street” both tied for third place thanks to 17 nominations each, and there are plenty of other big names on the list as well.
The 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on June 16th. The nominees are:
Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital ABC
One Life To Live
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Children’S Animated Program
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
Penguins of Madagascar
Robot and Monster
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
WordGirl
Outstanding Children’S Series
The Aquabats! Super Show
Everyday Health
R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour The Series
SciGirls...
- 5/1/2013
- GossipCenter
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 18, 19 & 20 – The Citadel, Counterattack & Citadel Rescue
Written by Matt Michnovetz | Directed by Kyle Dunlevv & Steward Lee
“With help from R2-D2 and a squad of captured battle droids, an elite team of Jedi and clone troopers led by Obi-Wan and Anakin attempt to free a captive Jedi general, Even Piell, from an impenetrable prison. Despite orders to the contrary, Ahsoka Tano tags along, though she proves indispensable when the infiltration mission begins to evolve. Piell and his fleet officer, Captain Tarkin, as liberated from their cells, but now the fugitives must escape the Citadel itself.”
I think this has been the best arc of episodes this season, with the 3rd episode Citadel Rescue being the best out of the three as it’s jam packed with action and tension. Anakin and Obi-Wan lead the escaped prisoners across Lola Sayu’s volcanic landscape, whilst pursued by...
Written by Matt Michnovetz | Directed by Kyle Dunlevv & Steward Lee
“With help from R2-D2 and a squad of captured battle droids, an elite team of Jedi and clone troopers led by Obi-Wan and Anakin attempt to free a captive Jedi general, Even Piell, from an impenetrable prison. Despite orders to the contrary, Ahsoka Tano tags along, though she proves indispensable when the infiltration mission begins to evolve. Piell and his fleet officer, Captain Tarkin, as liberated from their cells, but now the fugitives must escape the Citadel itself.”
I think this has been the best arc of episodes this season, with the 3rd episode Citadel Rescue being the best out of the three as it’s jam packed with action and tension. Anakin and Obi-Wan lead the escaped prisoners across Lola Sayu’s volcanic landscape, whilst pursued by...
- 3/13/2011
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 15, 16 & 17 – Overlords, Altar of Mortis, Ghosts of Mortis
Written by Christian Taylor | Directed by Steward Lee & Brian Kalin O’Connell
“A mysterious force draws Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka to a distant planet, and its inhabitants — a family of exceptionally powerful Force-wielders — in an attempt to determine whether Anakin is truly the Chosen One. The patriarch of this family, known only as the Father, has spent ages maintaining the balance between his Daughter, who is strong with the light side of the Force, and his Son, who aligns with the dark. The Father reveals his days are numbered, and he seeks Anakin to take his place as the fulcrum of this balance. A series of tests proves that Anakin is capable of controlling both offspring, as the Father does, but Skywalker refuses to take the Father’s place.”
An arc better watched (and reviewed) as one larger story.
Written by Christian Taylor | Directed by Steward Lee & Brian Kalin O’Connell
“A mysterious force draws Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka to a distant planet, and its inhabitants — a family of exceptionally powerful Force-wielders — in an attempt to determine whether Anakin is truly the Chosen One. The patriarch of this family, known only as the Father, has spent ages maintaining the balance between his Daughter, who is strong with the light side of the Force, and his Son, who aligns with the dark. The Father reveals his days are numbered, and he seeks Anakin to take his place as the fulcrum of this balance. A series of tests proves that Anakin is capable of controlling both offspring, as the Father does, but Skywalker refuses to take the Father’s place.”
An arc better watched (and reviewed) as one larger story.
- 2/14/2011
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 9 – Hunt for Ziro
Written by Steve Mitchell, Craig Van Sickle | Directed by Steward Lee
“Cad Bane has broken Ziro the Hutt out of prison and the Hutt Council demands that Ziro tell them where he’s hidden vital — and incriminating — information: a journal detailing the criminal activities of the five Hutt families. Ziro makes another daring escape with the help of his estranged (and strange) lover, Sy Snootles. Bane is back on the Hutt’s trail — but he’s not the only one. The Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and Quinlan Vos need to find him too.
A chase through the swamps of Nal Hutta leads the pursuers to Ziro’s enormous mother, Mama the Hutt, who points them to the direction of Teth. It is here, in the secret grave of Ziro’s father, that the fugitive Hutt has hidden the diary. When he retrieves it,...
Written by Steve Mitchell, Craig Van Sickle | Directed by Steward Lee
“Cad Bane has broken Ziro the Hutt out of prison and the Hutt Council demands that Ziro tell them where he’s hidden vital — and incriminating — information: a journal detailing the criminal activities of the five Hutt families. Ziro makes another daring escape with the help of his estranged (and strange) lover, Sy Snootles. Bane is back on the Hutt’s trail — but he’s not the only one. The Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and Quinlan Vos need to find him too.
A chase through the swamps of Nal Hutta leads the pursuers to Ziro’s enormous mother, Mama the Hutt, who points them to the direction of Teth. It is here, in the secret grave of Ziro’s father, that the fugitive Hutt has hidden the diary. When he retrieves it,...
- 11/16/2010
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Title: "Death Trap"
Writer / Director: Doug Petrie / Steward Lee
Tagline: "Who my father was matters less than my memory of him."
Story: Boba Fett has arrived. The future baddest-ass bounty hunter in the galaxy is but a little scamp when we meet him amidst a crew of freshly arrived pre-teen Clone Trooper cadets. The young Fett is still broken up over the death of his father Jango at Jedi Master Mace Windu's hands, and so he's hatched a plot with some familiar bounty hunting friends to take his vengeance. But when things don't go according to plan, the bounty hunter-to-be is forced to improvise. And so we see him, this young boy, start down the path to becoming the man the galaxy will one day fear.
The Dark Path: "Death Trap" is as effective an introduction to young Boba Fett that a fan could ask for. He infiltrates a group...
Writer / Director: Doug Petrie / Steward Lee
Tagline: "Who my father was matters less than my memory of him."
Story: Boba Fett has arrived. The future baddest-ass bounty hunter in the galaxy is but a little scamp when we meet him amidst a crew of freshly arrived pre-teen Clone Trooper cadets. The young Fett is still broken up over the death of his father Jango at Jedi Master Mace Windu's hands, and so he's hatched a plot with some familiar bounty hunting friends to take his vengeance. But when things don't go according to plan, the bounty hunter-to-be is forced to improvise. And so we see him, this young boy, start down the path to becoming the man the galaxy will one day fear.
The Dark Path: "Death Trap" is as effective an introduction to young Boba Fett that a fan could ask for. He infiltrates a group...
- 4/24/2010
- by Adam Rosenberg
- MTV Movies Blog
Title: "The Zillo Beast Strikes Back"
Writer / Director: Steve Melching / Steward Lee
Tagline: "The most dangerous beast is the beast within."
Story: The plot thread begun last week on Malastare with the fearsome, lightsaber-proof Zillo Beast continue this week... on the populous planet of Coruscant. In a poorly calculated plan to harness the beast's indestructibility for the Republic Army's use, Chancellor Palpatine orders the creature be brought to the same city-world where the government's seat of power presides. Don't they have monster movies a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away? We can be happy they don't, because the chaos that ensues contributes to one of the best episodes this series has seen.
"Gojira!": "The Zillo Beast Strikes Back" is clearly inspired by giant-monster-wreaking-havoc-on-city movies in the vein of "Godzilla," "King Kong" and, more recently, "Cloverfield." "Kong" is the closest comparison as the Zillo is painted as a tragic figure.
Writer / Director: Steve Melching / Steward Lee
Tagline: "The most dangerous beast is the beast within."
Story: The plot thread begun last week on Malastare with the fearsome, lightsaber-proof Zillo Beast continue this week... on the populous planet of Coruscant. In a poorly calculated plan to harness the beast's indestructibility for the Republic Army's use, Chancellor Palpatine orders the creature be brought to the same city-world where the government's seat of power presides. Don't they have monster movies a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away? We can be happy they don't, because the chaos that ensues contributes to one of the best episodes this series has seen.
"Gojira!": "The Zillo Beast Strikes Back" is clearly inspired by giant-monster-wreaking-havoc-on-city movies in the vein of "Godzilla," "King Kong" and, more recently, "Cloverfield." "Kong" is the closest comparison as the Zillo is painted as a tragic figure.
- 4/17/2010
- by Adam Rosenberg
- MTV Movies Blog
Captain Rex and Commander Cody must find the traitor in their ranks in Â.Hidden Enemy,Â. an all-new episode of the hit animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, premiering at 9 p.m. Et/Pt Friday, Feb. 6, on Cartoon Network.
{sidebar id=1}In the episode, the clones discover evidence that one of their brothers is leaking information to the enemy. Faced with the betrayal, Cody and Rex must uncover the spy before he is able to thwart the RepublicÂ.s efforts to liberate Christophsis from a Separatist siege.
Director Steward Lee and writer Drew Greenberg were both drawn to the chance to look at the first break in the ranks of the clones Â. an ominous sign of things to come.
Â.I thought it was interesting because the cloneÂ.s logic is understandable,Â. Lee says. Â.He no longer wants to be just a slave to the Jedi,...
{sidebar id=1}In the episode, the clones discover evidence that one of their brothers is leaking information to the enemy. Faced with the betrayal, Cody and Rex must uncover the spy before he is able to thwart the RepublicÂ.s efforts to liberate Christophsis from a Separatist siege.
Director Steward Lee and writer Drew Greenberg were both drawn to the chance to look at the first break in the ranks of the clones Â. an ominous sign of things to come.
Â.I thought it was interesting because the cloneÂ.s logic is understandable,Â. Lee says. Â.He no longer wants to be just a slave to the Jedi,...
- 2/4/2009
- by IESB Staff <alyson@iesb.net>
- IESB.net
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.