A new era of Star Wars entertainment begins when from creator George Lucas, premieres as an all-new feature film – yes, in movie theaters – August 15, 2008, followed by the television series debut in the fall. Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, takes audiences on incredible new Star Wars adventures, combining the legendary storytelling of Lucasfilm with an eye-popping, signature animation style. International release dates will be announced soon. “I felt there were a lot more Star Wars stories left to tell,” said George Lucas. I was eager to start telling some of them through animation and, at the same time, push the art of animation forward.” The theatrical debut of is only the beginning of all-new Star Wars adventures that continue in the fall when the long-awaited television series premieres on Cartoon Network, followed by airings on TNT. Details regarding international broadcasts will be announced shortly. showcases an entirely new look and feel to the galaxy far, far away — combining the expansive scope of the Star Wars Saga with state-of-the-art computer-generated animation. On television, each week, viewers will see a thrilling, 30-minute “mini-movie” created by the talented artists at Lucasfilm Animation.