Introduction to Japanese Anime Films

Anime is the term for cartoons that come from Japana.Drugu word is used so that should not be confused with the western animated shows. Unlike the West, where animated films are generally made ​​for kids, Japanese anime can target any age group, in addition, some broadcasts are intended for adults only

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Anime is a visual medium that gives a lot of freedom for artists to express themselves. Some animes can be very stylish, while others take a more realistic approach. They are also known for mixing CG effects with traditional hand-drawn animation successfully.

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Phineas and Ferb - Musical Sensations

Izzy's Got the Frizzies!

LYRICS
She's gonna be a big sensation, Izzy's got the Frizzies!
Izzy's, Izzy's got the frizzies.
Cause she's more than a major kinkification, Izzy's got the Frizzies!
Izzy's, Izzy's got the frizzies.
And now she's gonna tell you how
Izzy's got the frizzies.
It's because of the humidity!

Clone Wars Season 3 Finale

Premiering April 1, 2011, at 7:00 PM (CT) on Cartoon Network

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The full press information follows, including comments from supervising director Dave Filoni and CG Supervisor Joel Aron.

[center]A Very Hairy Hero Joins the Fight in the Must-See, Two-Part Season Finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars – next Friday on Cartoon Network!

In the pulse-pounding, hour-long season finale, Ahsoka Tano is taken captive and stranded on a planetary game preserve, where she finds herself on the run from merciless and sadistic Trandoshan hunting parties. With the odds stacked against her and no rescue in sight, hope for survival begins to dwindle – that is, until her escape efforts receive an unexpected boost from a friendly – and furry! – fellow captive. The chase begins with “Padawan Lost” and continues into “Wookiee Hunt” – it’s a must-see, double dose of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, airing at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, April 1 on Cartoon Network.

By now, it’s no secret that a familiar face will join Ahsoka’s private guerilla battle against the Trandoshans. After all, it’s hard to keep a seven-foot Wookiee under wraps, and Chewbacca’s certainly not one to hide in the shadows when his friends are in danger. Making his Clone Wars debut, loyal and lovable Chewie teams up with the desperate Padawan to wreak havoc on the vicious hunters’ plans – proving once and for all that it’s not wise to upset a Wookiee.

“Everybody loves Chewie, “says Dave Filoni, Supervising Director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. “He’s like a big teddy bear, except that he’s got a temper. You want him on your side, because if he’s on your side, he’s the best friend you could ever have – and who wouldn’t want a Wookiee for a best friend? But we didn’t include him lightly. He’s such a special part of the films, and we knew that we had to do right by him. The story had to do him justice.”

Both literally and figuratively, the finale’s guest star is a big one for The Clone Wars – but even bigger than a towering Wookiee was the challenge of bringing the gentle giant to life. But the Clone Wars crew had the blessing – and the expert counsel – of actor Peter Mayhew, the man who has played the iconic role since Star Wars’ debut in 1977.

“Having Peter’s involvement was essential, and it was a major coup for the crew,” says Filoni. “We’d done some preliminary designs and some rough animation tests, but we were coming from a place of observation. He’s lived with the character for more than three decades. He is Chewie. He helped us focus in on the qualities that make Chewie live and breathe. His input helped make our version of the character that much more authentic – his mannerisms, details of his walk, facial expressions, that sort of thing. We couldn’t have done it without him; it just wouldn’t have been Chewie.”

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It’s not wise to upset a Wookiee, as Chewbacca proves
in the two-part season finale of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS,
premiering at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, April 1 on Cartoon Network.
TM & © 2011 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

Beyond capturing the iconic mannerisms and distinctive idiosyncrasies of everyone’s favorite “walking carpet,” the Clone Wars crew pushed the visual envelope in other areas, as well – most notably with the finale’s lush locations and impossibly rich environments. But setting the bar for TV animation is no easy task. It’s a constant uphill battle, especially considering production constraints and the level of fan expectations for the series. Helping Filoni lead the team effort is CG Supervisor Joel Aron – a visual effects veteran whose credits include two of the live-action Star Wars prequels.

“I can’t make it happen; I can only envision it. Joel is the guy who makes it come alive. He’s my right hand, my hit-man, my Vader. He’s revolutionized the show, no doubt in my mind,” says Filoni. “I really push him, and so does George [Lucas]. I’ll draw a picture and say ‘This is what I imagined’ – and he makes it happen. It’s a challenge, it’s what he wants – it’s food for him and the team. We’re taking that knowledge, applying it forward. Just look at the backgrounds in these episodes; we’ve got our characters, and now the background environment has also become a character.”

Bringing with him lessons learned at Lucas’ Industrial Light & Magic, Aron inspires enthusiastic innovation, just as he struggles to strike the delicate balance between creating something completely unique and quintessentially familiar.

“My goal is always to capture the essence of Star Wars, the key elements that stick with you,” says Aron. “It’s a very specific feeling, and it’s not always completely literal. We’re in a different medium than the films, working on a different timeline with different tools. That’s a unique challenge; we have to find stylistic ways to reflect those familiar ideals – using shapes and colors, adding textures to backgrounds. But everyone on the crew is up for it, and we love it when it pays off.”

Impressive though it may be, the Season Three finale is still just a stepping stone in the show’s ongoing evolution – a jumping off point as The Clone Wars kicks into hyperdrive.

“These finale episodes are among the best we’ve produced, and it’s only going to keep getting better,” says Filoni. “This is what audiences can expect to see in Season Four. There’s still a big galaxy out there.”

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season Four will launch on Cartoon Network this fall.

Clone Wars - "Attack of Mortis"

Tonight's episode at 8:30 PM (E/P) on Cartoon Network

The press release follows, including comments from voice actor Sam Witwer.

The Dark Side Takes Hold in the Second Chapter of an Epic Three-Part Clone Wars Arc – Beginning this Friday on Cartoon Network!

Before the Jedi can leave Mortis, Ahsoka Tano is taken captive in an attempt to entice Anakin Skywalker to join the dark side. Meanwhile, the mysterious Father tries to prevent a disastrous showdown between his children which would upset the increasingly precarious balance of the Force. Two potential destinies become clear in “Altar of Mortis,” the second chapter of a three-part Clone Wars storyline – airing at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT Friday, February 4 on Cartoon Network.

No stranger to the Star Wars universe, Sam Witwer has previously given his likeness and his voice to Darth Vader’s secret apprentice in LucasArts’ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed videogame series. Witwer returns to “a galaxy far, far away” to portray the Force-powered Son in The Clone Wars – and while his Starkiller embarked upon a journey of redemption, Witwer is finally able to give himself fully to the dark side.

“The character of the Son has very similar motivations [to the Emperor],” says Witwer, “You have the Son, who's the dark side of the Force, you have the Daughter, who's the good side of the Force, and then you have the unifying Father, who's the balance between the two. The Son believes that the balance is skewed and that he should have more influence – and if he could have more influence, the galaxy could be a better place. For that reason it is chiefly important for him to get his hands on Anakin and influence him as fast as he can. My character, the Son, absolutely targets Anakin.”

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The Son embodies the Force’s dark side in “Altar of Mortis,”
an all-new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
premiering at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT Friday, February 4, 2011
on Cartoon Network. TM & © 2011 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

Currently starring as vampire Aidan in Syfy's Being Human, Witwer enthusiastically embraces his place as a burgeoning icon of genre entertainment. But despite being so entrenched in the darker, adult aspects of supernatural mythologies, his heart remains far, far away.

“Clone Wars is continuing to push the limits of what’s possible in Star Wars,” he says. “It is the best kids show ever made. Ever. I take it very seriously. What I love about this Mortis story is that it is all of the Star Wars movies wrapped up into three Clone Wars episodes, and completely mythological. It's going to be something that's really exciting.”

Young Justice - "Schooled"

Clips of this Friday's episode

SUPERBOY’s anger over his non-relationship with SUPERMAN is getting out of control. He refuses to train with BLACK CANARY, and when THE TEAM faces an opponent that even the JUSTICE LEAGUE had trouble defeating, the Boy of Steel goes rogue.

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Young Justice - "Drop Zone"

The team's first mission may be their last

Here are new video clips released by Warner Bros. Animation from "Drop Zone," the upcoming new episode of Young Justice premiering this Friday, January 28, 2011, at 7:00 PM (Eastern/Pacific) on Cartoon Network. 

On their first official assignment -- a covert recon mission to the VENOM-producing island of SANTA PRISCA -- THE TEAM finds itself caught in a struggle between the deadly BANE and cult leader KOBRA for possession of something far worse than they suspected.

Young Justice - New Clips

Tonight's episode "Welcome to Happy Harbor"

 

Plot 

After Speedy declines to join the new team, Robin, Aqualad and Kid Flash fear YOUNG JUSTICE is just a big joke… while new member Miss Martian fears there’s no room for her to be part of it. So when the four heroes and Superboy come up against Mister Twister, it looks like all their fears have just been realized... [Source: ToonZone]

Don't Miss Clone Wars this Friday Night

The Conclusion of the Night Sisters Trilogy...

Lucasfilm and Cartoon Network have released the following clip from "Witches of the Mist," the newest upcoming episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars premiering on Friday, January 21, 2011, at 8:30 PM (Eastern/Pacific). Click the image to play:

 

The full press announcement follows, with a new still from the episode and comments by voice actors Corey Burton (Count Dooku), Nika Futterman (Asajj Ventress), and Clancy Brown (Savage Opress). 

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Savage Opress proves to be a valuable asset and fearsome opponent
in “Witches of the Mist,” an all-new episode of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS
remiering at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT Friday, January 21 on Cartoon Network.
TM & © 2011 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

The Must-See Conclusion to an Epic Three-Part Clone Wars Arc – This Friday on Cartoon Network!(click to enlarge)Savage Opress proves to be a valuable asset and fearsome opponentin “Witches of the Mist,” an all-new episode of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARSremiering at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT Friday, January 21 on Cartoon Network.TM & © 2011 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. 

Sent to track down the mysterious figure behind the deaths of several Jedi, Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi find themselves on the trail of Count Dooku’s newest apprentice – the monstrous Savage Opress. However, Dooku and Asajj Ventress discover that their creation has a will of his own, and that he has grown more powerful than either of them had anticipated – perhaps even more powerful than the combined forces of the Jedi and the Sith. The end begins in “Witches of the Mist,” the final chapter of a thrilling, three-part Clone Wars arc – airing at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT Friday, January 21 on Cartoon Network. 

Driven by the Machiavellian machinations of Count Dooku, the series’ various villains come face to face at last in a climactic clash of red sabers. Dooku, Opress and Ventress – all are manifestations of evil, yet each is so distinct. It’s not until these three titans are brought together in the heat of conflict, however, that their nuances and differences become truly clear. 

“With Dooku, the series' direction is pushing his character more towards that of a masterful diplomat, concealing a sinister agenda beneath a veil of polite sophistication,” says Corey Burton, voice of Dooku – and countless other Clone Wars characters, both good and evil. “He's a subversive political overlord – a major marketing force and seducer for the dark side ‘brand.’ It's all about his personal enrichment, power and position within the hierarchy; there's nothing intentionally cruel or vengeful in his manner, or behind his dastardly actions – as a Sith Lord, it's just how things are done to most efficiently preside over the fate of the galaxy. Mustache-twirling displays are beneath his sense of dignity.” 

While Dooku is as consumed by his quest for power as he is by his own sense of sophistication, Ventress is wholly unconcerned by the niceties of evil. Driven by a desire for revenge, her motivation is raw and real – a product and a reflection of her own difficult past. 

“She’s been wronged by so many, and I believe her experiences will lead her in an even more powerful direction,” says Nika Futterman, voice of Ventress. “We are finally beginning to understand what makes Asajj tick; I think this is her quest for revenge and not power like the Sith. That’s what separates her. She does things that may seem like her quest for power, but, I think she aligned herself with the dark side as a means to an end. She doesn’t ever forget who has done right by her and, of course, who has done her wrong. All this time, I had hoped that I would be able to delve into what made her so fabulous and complex. It turns out my hopes are coming true!” 

Serving as a foil for the final confrontation between the former master and his jilted apprentice is the massively powerful Opress. Ostensibly a blunt instrument of evil, the monstrous creation is nonetheless imbued with a perverse humanity of his own – brought to the surface by sharp writing and a soulful performance by screen legend Clancy Brown (Highlander, The Shawshank Redemption). 

“I'd been a fan of The Clone Wars since the first season; and then caught up with the second season with my son,” says Brown. “He was excited because it was Star Wars and I was excited about the role not just because it was in the Star Wars universe but because the writing is so sophisticated. There was never any question from me about Savage's motives and what was going on because I was familiar with the characters, and you can go another layer deeper.” [Source: ToonZone]

Young Justice - Animated TV Series

"Don't call 'em sidekicks"

Young Justice is an American animated television series created by Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti for Cartoon Network. Despite its title, it is not an adaptation of Todd Dezago and Todd Nauck's Young Justice series of comics, but rather, an adaptation of the entire DC Universe with a focus on young superheroes. The series follows the lives of teenaged heroes (some of them sidekicks) who are members of a fictional covert operation team — called Young Justice — of its celebrity-level famous adult counterpart, the Justice League. The main setting is the fictional universe of Earth-16, during a time period in which superheroes are a relatively recent phenomenon. The series will debut on January 7, 2011 with a two week reairing of the first two episodes, which originally aired as an hour long special on November 26, 2010. [Source: Wikipedia]

Watch Young Justice Episodes 1 & 2 "Independence Day"

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Disney's TRON UPRISING Animated TV Series!

Following the Revolution that takes place within the grid

[Source: BoxOfficeMagazine]

Adam Horowitz and Eddie Kitsis, screenwriters of the new film TRON: Legacy, told BOXOFFCE that the forthcoming TRON spinoff projects would offer a continuation of the mythology of the movie series. "There's a 10-part micro series that will premiere next summer that Eddie and I wrote," Horowitz said during an interview in Los Angeles, Calif. "And we've also worked on a couple of episodes with the series itself. We've hired an incredible team; we've got a guy running the show named Charlie Bean who is an amazing director."

When asked whether the animated series will be part of the continuity of the films, Kitsis said, "Absolutely. And we're treating it very seriously." He explained that the events of the show will take place in between the events of TRON and TRON: Legacy. "This animated show will take place from when Flynn is in a safe house. It's from when Clu takes over the grid to before when Sam comes in. So if you were wondering what was the grid like before that, then watch the show."

Horowitz indicated that it will feature an eclectic cast of voice actors, including the actor who played Tron in both films. "We hesitate to tell too much just yet, but it will fill in the blanks of some things, and also explore some new areas as well," he revealed. "Bruce Boxleitner is in it, Elijah Wood, Linda Moore, Paul Reubens, Lance Henriksen. I mean, we've got a really cool group of actors."

He also suggested that some of the stories might piggyback on preliminary ideas that he and Kitsis developed for the film that didn't make it into the final cut. "To give you an example of how we approached storytelling sometimes is like when you're in the End of Line club, when we first meet Castor and he's being berated by one of the patrons saying, ‘I want an audience with Zuse.' His name is Bartik, and there's an entire back story we have for him. The guy with him, his name is Hopper, there's a whole thing between the two of them, what they are doing in there, and how they got there. It's like over the years of developing this movie, we developed all these mythologies and all these back stories and all little tangential things."

Kitsis said that he and Horowitz came up with explanations for every aspect of these peripheral characters, and that gives them a richer mythology to draw upon for future stories. "Did we have time to do the Bartik story? No. But now maybe the Bartik story is in the animated series —you know, he's got a huge scar on his face. I want to know how he got that scar. We couldn't sit down and write that there's a guy with a scar on his face without knowing what the scar was. So we hope it adds to the depth of the movie. Our intention is to try and make something that is more than just, let's go get something. We treat TRON very, very seriously and as writers we try to have a reason and a world for everything and not all of it gets to be shown because in this particular movie, we only had two hours.

"[So] hopefully it fills in the blanks in and in a fun way and an intriguing way."

The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes

[Source: Wikipedia] As the world's most dangerous villains break out, six of Earth's mightiest heroes assemble a freedom fighting alliance called the Avengers. The Avengers line-up initially includes Ant-Man, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. Black Panther and Hawkeye will join the main roster as the series progresses.  

Premieres October 20, 2010 on Disney XD. Expect to see 52 episodes for Season One.

The cast of the live-action Avengers movie appearing at San Diego Comic-Con 2010.

 

Young Justice - Coming November 2010

[Source: Wikipedia] Young Justice focuses on the lives of a group of teenaged superhero sidekicks and protégés attempting to establish themselves as proven superheroes and as teenagers dealing with adolescent issues grounded in the context of their personal lives.

Background 

The show is set in Earth-16, a DC Multiverse world, and corresponds to the present time of our world — a time period Vietti has called "a new age of heroes." The recently founded (three to four years in activity) Justice League is a powerful organization of superheroes who find themselves becoming "high-powered, high-wattage celebrities" tracked closely by the public. As it grows increasingly difficult for the Justice League to operate outside the spotlight, the supervillains take advantage of their opponents' prominence while becoming better at organizing and working under the radar. Meanwhile, the teenaged sidekicks of several Justice League members feel they are ready to graduate on to the next level and become more independent. Consequently, Batman organizes the teens to fill the need for a covert operations team while keeping their protégés under their authority.

Continuity 

Although Young Justice follows a continuity considerably different from that of mainstream DC Universe, Weisman has stated that the series covers its early stages. Earth-16 was chosen by DC Entertainment for the show because it was largely untapped, freeing the series and its franchise from established continuity restraints set by either DC Universe or other Multiverse worlds. There are crucial differences in the line-up of teenaged superhero sidekicks from those of Teen Titans or Young Justice series of comics. Dick Grayson and Wally West were chosen over Tim Drake and Bart Allen/Impulse because the former characters were the first incarnations of their respective superhero identities. Miss Martian was added because the date of her arrival to Earth could still fit in the early DC Universe concept. Aqualad, as opposed to Robin, is the leader of the team. Arrowette was replaced by Artemis in the producers' desire to focus on the latter's storylines. Some of the Young Justice characters' ages are tweaked from those of their original counterparts. However, the spirit and the intent of the characters are said to be kept.

Premiering Today! Clone Wars Season Three!

Premiering Today! Sym-Bionic Titan!

[Source: ToonZone] By Karl R. Olson

 One didn't have to watch too many episodes of Dexter's Laboratory or Samurai Jack to know that Genndy Tartakovsky had a serious affinity for giant robots of all stripes. However, in Dexter he used them to satirize the tropes common to giant robot shows, and in Samurai Jack he used them as something for the title character to shred to bits.

Sym-Bionic Titan changes this trend dramatically, somehow embracing and re-contextualizing the tropes he once mocked, and Tartakovsky turns the mech (and those that pilot it) into the kind of hero audiences have come to expect from him: amazingly cool. In fact, while Megas XLR might be the first American giant robot show, Sym-Bionic Titan may be America's first dramatically driven attempt at the concept. The design elements are honest attempts to embrace modern ideas of mech design; the story would feel right at home in the glory days of Japanese giant robot cartoons; and the overall setting seems like the perfect homage to many of those classics as well. This isn't to say, though, that it's not distinctly American nor without humor. The high school setting is made for satire, down to the twiggy cheerleaders and grotesquely overbuilt jocks, while the Earth backgrounds quite plainly evoke the Southern California scenery that Cartoon Network studios itself is situated in, even if the show is supposed to be set Sherman, Illinois, a not so subtle nod to the late John Hughes. Without a hint of idiosyncrasy, it feels like some one made a modern yet classic giant robot series in the United States.

But I'm getting a bit ahead of myself. Our story begins with Ilana, an alien princess, Lance, a young soldier sworn to protect her, and Octus, their robot companion, who have just crash-landed on Earth. After a skirmish with the US Army, they realize that they'll have to blend in on the planet to keep the princess safe from the same aliens that just destroyed their home world. So, they ask their robot what people their age do on this planet, and since they are both teens, that means high school. After a very awkward first day of class for pretty much everyone, a monster sent to destroy Ilana crash-lands on Earth as well. There's a fight that decimates much of the city, which unlocks the ability for Ilana's mech, Lance's mech and Octus to combine. The monster is soon dead, and the introductory episode comes to a close.

I'd say a lot more, but I feel it'd be spoiling an awesome show. What I can say is that 99 percent of the time, it's not just a good cartoon, it's an awesome and radical cartoon. Every trick Genndy has ever pulled on every show he's worked on shows up here, and he's clearly learned a lot of lessons from his contemporaries. Action scenes with only sound effects, no background music? Check. Brutal take down of giant monsters in the middle of populous cities? He does it better than it was ever done on the Powerpuff GirlsDexter's Lab, and the city damage calls to mind Evangelion. Insane transformation sequences? Check, but with clear homages to shows like Getter Robo, The Big O and Aquarion. In short, even with all the amazing new talent that Cartoon Network has cultivated over the years, Tartakovsky still stands as one of the greatest living animators. Seeing him employ everything in his (and anyone else's) arsenal at once without skipping a beat cements that fact. or
Now, I do have to say 99 percent because there are few moments of less than perfect animation, but it only stands out because so much of the show is just exquisitely storyboarded and timed. A simple lunch room brawl gives Cowboy Bebop a run for its money. A race through a construction site that was already quite evocative of The Fast and The Furious delves into a mix of Speed Racer and Tony Hawk antics when Lance is forced to grind a old Buick down a rail like a skateboard. In fact, it's nice to see that the giant robot aspect will just be one part of a whole action milieu. Similarly, scenes where giant monsters are beat stupid with their own appendages demonstrate that the mech action won't be mired in drama all the time either.

This show so insanely overmatches anything else Cartoon Network has done on the action front since Samurai Jack that it's galling they ever let Genndy out of their grasp. In fact, outside of Gurren Lagann, I can't think of ANY mech series in the past five years or more with action that's half as intense as Titan's. It's funnier than any of the other shows with a high school setting or teenaged cast on Cartoon Network (or really an animation channel.) The voice acting is fantastic (especially Brian Posehn as Octus), and the soundtrack pulls no punches either by quoting the tone of classic giant robot series when appropriate, while almost nodding FLCL-like grunge rock at others.

I guess if I have a criticism, it's that it is very, very homage laden, to the point where it gets to be hard to call it all that original at points. I mean, when the show isn't calling to mind one of Genndy's own classic works, it very often seems referential to another series or film. It would even be possible for a critic to see this and ask what he's bringing new to the table. However, animation has never been one to shy away from homage, parody and sometimes outright plagiarism, and it's clear in the execution this is the kind of referential, post-modern flavor that's more Quentin Tarentino or Teen Titans rather an cheap knock off.

Now, I'm not sure if this is going to be a hit. It's an outstandingly realized, exhilarating series, but it's so good I have to wonder if people are going to be a little overwhelmed by it. However, even if it only lasts a season, it'll be best the season of animation on Cartoon Network in half a decade or more. In regards to the headline, I do actually think it's a better show than Adventure Time, and I think that show is brilliant. Between that and Sym-Bionic Titan, this may be one of the best years for animation on Cartoon Network since the late 90s.

Scooby Doo: Mystery Inc.

Scooby and the gang get a new animated look. Check it out:

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated premiered on Cartoon Network on July 12, 2010 and airs new episodes every Monday at 7 pm ET.

Here's a video clip of Mystery Inc. in action:

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 2 Finale Trailer

At this year's Wondercon convention in San Francisco, CA, Lucasfilm revealed the trailer for the season 2 finale, making it available to the press shortly afterwards.