"An animated series always appeals more to a younger audience," said Filoni.
"But at the same time, we've tried to do some sophisticated things and ensure
that we are going to satisfy the broad spectrum of `Star Wars' fans."
Though Lucas farms out various "Star Wars" projects in what's known as the
"`Star Wars' expanded universe," Filoni says that Lucas ensured "The Clone
Wars" has "that `Star Wars' feeling."
Fans will also remember other animated series following the first time Lucas
completed a "Star Wars" trilogy. After "Return of the Jedi," the series "Ewoks"
and "Droids" ran in the late `80s.
The Cartoon Network also ran an earlier version of a "Clone Wars" animated
series for three seasons beginning in 2003.