STAR WARS™: THE CLONE WARS™: Available Now On Demand, Only on CTV.ca
For Immediate Release (October 16, 2008): -- Episodes of the latest chapters of STAR WARS Saga to stream on Canada's top online portal for network series video -- Toronto, ON (October 16, 2008) - STAR WARS fans in Canada can use the force of CTV.ca to catch up with the new animated series STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS from Lucasfilm Animation. Beginning today, the first two episodes, "Ambush" and "Rising Malevolence," join the industry-leading, on-demand line-up of programs on the CTV Video Player at CTV.ca. Each new episode will be available online every Monday following its broadcast on CTV, Sundays at 7 p.m. ET. The series also airs Fridays at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on SPACE. ** Media Note **- Download photos from STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS at www.CTVmedia.ca. "If you've missed out on the action and brilliant animation of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, this is the perfect change to catch up," said Susanne Boyce, President, Creative, Content and Channels, CTV Inc. "This great new series is the perfect addition to CTV's already stellar online line-up." The new, hit STAR WARS animated series takes place between STAR WARS: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Episode III Revenge of the Sith. On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old are treated to a 30-minute "mini-movie" each week, filled with their favourite characters Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. In Episode 3, "Shadow of Malevolence" (Sunday, October 19 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV), Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano and Jedi Master Plo Koon join Anakin Skywalker as they utilizes new long-range Y-wing bombers to lead a bold strike on General Grievous' warship and its destructive weapon. STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS joins an impressive line-up of top-rated programming on the CTV Video Player at CTV.ca including Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, ER, Two and a Half Men, Fringe, Corner Gas, Private Practice, Degrassi: The Next Generation, So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Gossip Girl, Flashpoint, Greek, eTalk and the 2008 Emmy Award Winner for Best Drama Series, Mad Men, among others. Canadian consumers have made CTVglobemedia their online network destination of choice for news, sports and entertainment. With an average of 7.96 million unique visitors each month, CTVglobemedia is serving Canadians with dynamic, interactive content, and reaching Canadians where they are with what they want. Featuring the best delivery infrastructure in the country, CTVglobemedia's multimedia platforms include video online, websites; user generated content sites, mobile content and video on demand. Parent portals www.ctv.ca and www.globeandmail.com are the gateways to Canada's online network. CTV, Canada's largest private broadcaster, offers a wide range of quality news, sports, information, and entertainment programming. It has the number-one national newscast, CTV National News With Lloyd Robertson, and is the number-one choice for prime-time viewing. CTVglobemedia Inc. is Canada's premier multi-media company which owns CTV Inc. and The Globe and Mail. CTV Inc. also owns radio stations across the country, and leading national specialty channels. Other CTVglobemedia investments include an interest in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, and in Dome Productions, a North American leader in the provision of mobile high definition production facilities. More information about CTV may be found on the company website at www.ctv.ca. - CTV - STAR WARS, THE CLONE WARS, Lucasfilm and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
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