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Re: Why Gendy Tartakovsky should direct Episode VII
"...who?"
Genndy Tartakovsky.
Um... He did 'Clone Wars'. No, the other one.
The series was produced by Cartoon Network Studios in association with Lucasfilm Ltd., and was aired both online and on Cartoon Network in 25 chapters from 2003 to 2005. The first two seasons, comprising Volume One, were produced in a two to three minute "micro" format, while season three was produced as fifteen minute episodes making up Volume Two.
Both volumes were later released on home video edited as feature length films. It was ranked 21 on IGN's Top 100 Animated Series list.[1] Entertainment Weekly ranked the series 20th out of 25 of the best science-fiction films or television of the past 25 years (1982–2007).
1. The 'Clone Wars' microseries (2003-5) is the most rewarding Star Wars film since 'Empire Strikes Back'.
Hands down, the ewoks did away a lot of what could've been a beaut. Many still lament the exit of Empire producer Gary Kurtz as Lucas' initial 'jump the shark' moment.
Clone Wars sets in between 'Attack of the Clones' and 'Revenge of the Sith'. It goes on without funny aliens, awkward romantics, or much meandering of any kind.
2. Best space/lightsaber/gun/Force fights since 'Empire'
During the series, Anakin gets to show some bad-ass piloting and he go head-to-head with a Sith apprentice, whom Count Dooku has recruited in an impressive sequence. She makes Darth Maul pale in comparison.
Sometimes, we just follow individual teams of troopers, their helmets on throughout and their communication down to military hand-signals. The corker is that even these guys become rootable, when away missions keep getting worse in the vein of 'Black Hawk Down'.
Make no mistake, the numbers of the clones are daunting, and combat can take most impressive scales. Mace Windu has to improvise and do freestyle with the Force for a good deal as he sees his army turning into minced-meat, some hundreds of guys at a time.
3. It has an absolute Star Wars 'feel' to it, in a 21st century way.
Clone Wars does all the right moves to show that, yes, it's connected to the New Trilogy. It respects the canon, striking the Empire -like balances in the emotional bits, delivering the character moments without getting sappy.
The villains are highly imaginative pastiches from all over the map, with one episode featuring bio-mechanical droids on hoverbikes wielding spears... think a Star Wars update on George A. Romero's 'Knightriders', and you have an idea of the left-field adversaries.
The lopsides are that, given Clone Wars began its life in a two-three minute episodic format, Volume One has the pacing of a videogame. While always interesting and the eyecandy is there, character development is a bit on the slim side. On the other hand, having Anakin and Obi-Wan pop up gives us them fully-fleshed characters to spice up the narrative.
I doubt Tartakovsky will be asked. The industry buzz is that Dave Filoni, the man who got to make the second Clone Wars, is to get the job.
Tartakovsky will just have to make due directing a new version of Popeye, set to come out in 2014.
But we'll always have the riveting Clone Wars, another missed opportunity by the Lucas Empire.
Re: Why Gendy Tartakovsky should direct Episode VII
I have those on DVD. Not terrible and probably a lot better than the subsequent Clone Wars from what I'm hearing.
Though I think I agree with those that say the director won't be hugely important. The creative decisions will be made higher up so he only needs to be competent, get the job done.
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Re: Why Gendy Tartakovsky should direct Episode VII
I loved Gennedy's take on the series. I own the volumes on DVD as well. He would be the perfect man for the job for taking on a new Star Wars film. I'm a huge fan of Dexter's Lab, Samurai Jack, and some of his other works. I wish he would do more movies and adaptations. I was extremely disappointed when he dropped out of the production of the Astro Boy animated movie and then lent it to another company cause they gave that movie a ton of problems. Gennedy would of made it an amazing tribute to the classic anime and manga. Since he actually knows how to work with that style unlike the producers that came in and finished the flick. 
He was listed to some great movie projects that got canned. Popeye could be interesting. I have no problem with the current Clone Wars series just they have several episodes that is uber filler and uninteresting. Also the animated feature film to introduce the series didn't work out well either. Other than that I think the producers of that series could pull of a great animated Star Wars film or even live action.
Re: Why Gendy Tartakovsky should direct Episode VII
Season 2, with longer episodic running times, turns into a thing of beauty. Any Star Wars fan should see it through, regardless of whether they've seen the subsequent series or the Prequel Trilogy. It's that good.
MWM, Genndy's doing fine business-wise nowadays. His new feature-length animated feature, Hotel Transylvania, is currently in theaters and is making a killing at the box office. His career is secure. The caveat here may be his artistic side - while Clone Wars shows true talent, Hotel Transylvania has been criticized for playing it a bit too safe when it comes to kiddie entertainment.
Hopefully, HT will prove to be an intermediate work for Tartakovsky. His new short film, Goodbye Mr Foot , should provide a good barometer on that.
Time will tell.
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Re: Why Gendy Tartakovsky should direct Episode VII
You know I actually forgot to mention Hotel in my previous post and yes it was a great success at the box office. Especially since the movie was in development for at least 6 years until Gendy got it rolling again and polished some of the elements. I liked the trailer and I may rent it when it comes out on DVD. ..And yes I agree that he is bound to come out with some more interesting works in the years to come. I think one of the reasons I forgot to mention Hotel was because I was focusing more on the sci fi parts of his work. He even did the concept art and storyboards for Iron Man 2. (forgot to mention that too) He would be a godsend for an adaptation of Cyborg 009, and a show called REBOOT which was a pretty cool CGI cartoon that I watched growing up. A movie version has been in development for some time and may not see the light of day; but I think he would be the perfect person to direct it and blend it with his skills in humor, sci fi, and action. They showed a teaser clip of one of the animation stills that was released online a few years ago.
Re: Why Gendy Tartakovsky should direct Episode VII
Have you seen Xombie: Dead on Arrival, by any chance?
Re: Why Gendy Tartakovsky should direct Episode VII
It'll never happen. Disney is gonna think arrogantly, and ask every big director in Hollywood who...
... is considered a fan favorite for whatever reason.
Most of them realize it's way too big an undertaking - and in their case, a potential career suicide, so they pass it up.
It would benefit from an unknown, someone who knows the lore and has chops for it.
Tartakovsky would be great, as he'd bring the Empire spirit of it all back.
Dave Filoni, the animation director of the other Clone Wars is said to be a frontrunner, btw.
Re: Why Gendy Tartakovsky should direct Episode VII
Would Nolan do it?
I mean based on that logic, wouldn't Disney have the tendency to trust him with the brand being he delivered such massive hits with MASSIVE budgets with the Batman franchise?
I just don't see Disney entrusting that kinda money to an unknown. Not unless a MAJOR producer like say "George Lucas" backs them and stays on a producer.
