Adult Swim Announces Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II.Follow-up to Emmy[R]-Nominated Fan Favorite Special Premieres November 16 ATLANTA -- Adult Swim's Robot Chicken travels back to a galaxy far, far away to create a second, all-new Star Wars-themed special. Premiering November 16 at 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT), Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II combines the satirical sensibilities of Seth Green and Matthew Senreich's (Stoopid Monkey Productions) Emmy-winning Robot Chicken with the unforgettable moments and favorite characters of the Star Wars universe. The special, to be directed by Green, is a follow-up to last year's Robot Chicken: Star Wars, which was nominated for an Emmy last week. Both specials and the Robot Chicken series are created in conjunction with ShadowMachine Films' Alex Bulkley and Corey Campononico. "We're thrilled to get to make 'Episode II;' it doesn't even seem real--getting to make Star Wars twice! We're so excited and bursting with joy," says co-creator Seth Green. "With this second special, we knew we had to do something a bit different, something more," says co-creator Matt Senreich. "With that in mind, we decided to focus on the bounty hunters a bit and explore their stories. It's a geek-fest for us all." Robot Chicken: Star wars Episode II gives Star Wars an entirely different attitude as it transforms the galaxy into the stop-motion animated world that is the hallmark of Robot Chicken. The special will feature original Star Wars lead actress Carrie Fisher Carrie Frances Fisher (born October 21, 1956) is an American actress, screenwriter and novelist. She is most famous for her portrayal of Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy, although her comedic novels also have won praise. reprising her role as Princess Leia and Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian Lando Calrissian is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, portrayed by Billy Dee Williams. Calrissian is introduced in as a former smuggler and friend of Han Solo, who had lost the Millennium Falcon to Han in a game of sabacc. . From the first special, Green and Senreich have secured Ahmed Best Ahmed Best (born August 19, 1973) is a voice actor most famous for his role as Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (1999-2005), for which he was awarded a Golden Raspberry in 1999. to return as Jar Jar Binks Jar Jar Binks (born c. 50 BBY) is a fictional character from the Star Wars Prequels, , and . Named by George Lucas' son[1], his primary role was intended to provide comic relief — based on his gangly way of walking and his unique accent — but he ended up , Seth MacFarlane Seth Woodbury MacFarlane (born October 26, 1973) is a two-time Emmy-winning American animator, screenwriter, producer, actor, comedian and voice actor. He is best known as the creator of the animated series Family Guy and American Dad!. as Emperor Palpatine, Breckin Meyer Breckin Erin Meyer[1] (born May 7, 1974) is an American actor and producer. Biography Early life Meyer was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Dorothy Ann (Vial), a travel agent and former microbiologist, and Christopher William Meyer, a management as Admiral Ackbar and Boba Fett, Conan O'Brien Conan Christopher O'Brien (born April 18, 1963)[1] is an Emmy-winning American comedian, writer and television personality best known as host of NBC's late-night talk/variety show Late Night with Conan O'Brien. as Zuckuss and Donald Faison. Green won this year's Annie Award for directing the first special and will voice numerous characters, including Ponda Baba In the Star Wars universe, Ponda Baba (also known as Walrus Man) was an Aqualish mercenary. He was a good friend of the mad Doctor Evazan. He hailed from the planet of Ando, the Aqualish homeworld. in Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II. Andy Richter also joins the voice talent cast. Today's announcement comes on the heels of the bonus-filled DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. release of the first special, Robot Chicken: Star Wars, which hit stores July 22. Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II is created and executive produced by Green and Senreich under their own Stoopid Monkey Productions, in conjunction with Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico's ShadowMachine Films. The duo also executive produce, write and direct the series, with Green providing many of the voices in the special and the series. Six all-new episodes of the Robot Chicken series begin airing August 31. The special is written by Green, Senreich, series head writers Tom Root and Douglas Goldstein and the Robot Chicken writing staff. Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is Turner Broadcasting System Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (often abbreviated TBS Networks or TBS, inc.) is the company managing the collection of cable networks and properties started by Robert Edward "Ted" Turner from the mid-1970s to the late-1990s. , Inc.'s network offering original and acquired animated and live action comedy and action series for young adults. Airing overnight 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday (ET, PT), Adult Swim shares channel space with Cartoon Network, home to the best in original, classic and acquired programming for children and families, and is seen in 91 million U.S. homes. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. |
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