I was thinking the same thing. I'm pretty sure this is marketed towards children, but heck, I don't think they needed to go so far as to do that. You could have a very serious show and kids would still watch it because it's Star Wars, right?

Anyway, I think it has more to do with money than any special narrative value.

Eaol wrote:I was thinking the same thing. I'm pretty sure this is marketed towards children, but heck, I don't think they needed to go so far as to do that. You could have a very serious show and kids would still watch it because it's Star Wars, right?

Anyway, I think it has more to do with money than any special narrative value.

I don't see how adding Padme earns the show any more money.

Because kids know Padme. More views, more commercials, more DVD purchases. I personally feel that many people will watch it simply because it is called "Star Wars", so you know. You get some commercials geared towards the expected audience (which have to pay to get their spots).

http://www.frihost.com/forums/vt-29149.html
I had to look that up. Yes, you can make money off of a television show - if it exists, someone is trying to make money off of it.

Correct me if I'm wrong. ._.

Cartoon Network wants Mr. Lucas's show on Cartoon Network.
Of course, Senor Lucas accepts.
Companies purchase spots for commercials that they expect Clone Wars viewers to be interested in.
Cartoon Network profits from these advertisements because the companies have to pay to have their commercials on-air.
Cartoon Network uses money gained from ads and other sources to pay licensing fees for Clone Wars - that is, Cartoon Network pays to have Clone Wars on TV.

Something like that. Am I missing something?

Eaol wrote:Because kids know Padme. More views, more commercials, more DVD purchases. I personally feel that many people will watch it simply because it is called "Star Wars", so you know. You get some commercials geared towards the expected audience (which have to pay to get their spots).

http://www.frihost.com/forums/vt-29149.html
I had to look that up. Yes, you can make money off of a television show - if it exists, someone is trying to make money off of it.

Correct me if I'm wrong. ._.

Well duh you can get money off TV shows, that's the POINT of them. I was just saying I didn't see how Padme adds to the revenue. And if you ask any of MY younger siblings, they're not fans of the Padme/Anakin thing because Eww Love!!!!

I just realized everything I typed is a HUGE spoiler

Wait, so the season has started now?

kinetosimpetus wrote:Wait, so the season has started now?

It cam on last night for me.

Here is a link:

http://www.starwars.com/explore/the-clone-wars/ep401/

Apparently It started yesterday! I missed It..
I'll be watching it on the Cartoonnetwork.com In a few days.

I want to see it, but unfortunately I don't have the time to.

Saw it, liked it. I didn't love it like I did the season 3 opener, but I have yet to see an episode I dislike or hate.

ShadowWing wrote:

Hidden/Spoiler:

I hear the second episode has Gungans. DO NOT WANT!!!

*sighs*

The season 3 premiere was better (probably because it was resolved within the hour) but this was still a solid opener. What I don't understand is why systems ally themselves with Dooku when he does things like sending women and children to forced labor camps. Clone Wars tends to oversimplify their villains.

"What motivates them?"

"THEY'RE EVIL."

Yeah, I really agree with you there, Desann. I can call you Desann, right?

EraOfDesann wrote:The season 3 premiere was better (probably because it was resolved within the hour) but this was still a solid opener. What I don't understand is why systems ally themselves with Dooku when he does things like sending women and children to forced labor camps. Clone Wars tends to oversimplify their villains.

"What motivates them?"

"THEY'RE EVIL."

It's probably because other systems are ruled by corrupt politicians who just want the money.

ShadowWing wrote:

EraOfDesann wrote:The season 3 premiere was better (probably because it was resolved within the hour) but this was still a solid opener. What I don't understand is why systems ally themselves with Dooku when he does things like sending women and children to forced labor camps. Clone Wars tends to oversimplify their villains.

"What motivates them?"

"THEY'RE EVIL."

It's probably because other systems are ruled by corrupt politicians who just want the money.

But they never say that. It seems too black-and-white compared to the rest of Star Wars. It doesn't develop the villains realistically. It tries to make you hate the villains by making them seem senseless and irrational - I can't really think of one 'bad guy' in real life whose motivation was "I'm evil! What did you expect?".

Then again, you could argue that they already developed the characters elsewhere, but I hardly think it is the best thing to do to make people discover Wookieepedia to find out (maybe) the motivation of a major character.

Then again, it's a children's show.

Then again...uh...

Hi, I'm Eaol.

EraOfDesann wrote:The season 3 premiere was better.

Agreed. This one was really boring. It's been a long time since I fast forwarded through an episode.

Sweet, the new season has started. I'll be sure to catch it on StarWars.com some time next week, then.

I watched the first half of the episode, but I just couldn't get into it. I'll probably finish it later, but I agree that the Season 3 opener was better.

I just saw the episode online. It was okay, but I found it ridiculous that the characters had to wait for the Prince's word to do something. Plus, the Prince has no leadership experience. It would have been better to follow orders from Ackbar or Anakin or someone.

Also, Commander Tamson's voice doesn't suit him.

Eaol wrote:Yeah, I really agree with you there, Desann. I can call you Desann, right?

Yes, that's fine.

ShadowWing wrote:It's probably because other systems are ruled by corrupt politicians who just want the money.

Not all of them, though. Remember Padme's friend, Mina Bonteri? She wasn't corrupt or sinister yet she admired Dooku (and was subsequently assassinated by his agents).

EraOfDesann wrote: Not all of them, though. Remember Padme's friend, Mina Bonteri? She wasn't corrupt or sinister yet she admired Dooku (and was subsequently assassinated by his agents).

To be honest, I missed most of the third season. I only know who she is because I just checked on Wookieepedia.