This has uncomfortable echoes of Denmark's cartoon wars, started when a Danish newspaper published drawings of the prophet Muhammad in late 2005.

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Some of the continuing popularity of the brand has to do with the cartoon The Clone Wars which is creating a whole new generation of Star Wars fans.

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The animations look somewhat similar to what you'd see in a "Star Wars: Clone Wars" cartoon, which means they are easy on the eyes and familiar.

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Cartoon Network (1080i) has Star Wars: The Clone Wars at 8 p.m.

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Although Disney acquired LucasArts on October 30, 2012, Disney has made some sweeping changes gradually, such as cancelling the long-running Cartoon Network television show, The Clone Wars, as well as the upcoming live-action comedy Detours in mid March.

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The movies, "Attack of the Clones" (2002) and "Revenge of the Sith" (2005) feature action from "Clone Wars, " as well, but the cartoon takes place before the latter.

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Cartoon Network's popular and innovative animated title The Clone Wars will likely shift to XD after its current deal expires.

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"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is an animated show from Lucasfilm and Cartoon Network (whose parent company, Time Warner, also owns CNN).

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And older fans know about Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Darth Vader and other characters that, although are not portrayed in "Clone Wars, " are tied to the events that unfold within the cartoon series.

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