We’ve seen them invade the Clone Wars universe, R2-D2, the world of Bionicle, even Ben: 10! Now, as of last Tuesday, February 23rd, the world of LEGO has spawned an all-new adventure with LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers. This feature length animated tale is now available on both DVD and Digital Download. Clutch Powers, the best builder and explorer in the LEGO universe, heads off on his most dangerous mission yet. Viewers can join Clutch and his team of LEGO experts as their adventure leads them from LEGO City to the Space Police prison planet to the medieval world of Ashlar where they must help the rightful heir to the King’s throne find the courage to regain the kingdom from the evil wizard Mallock the Malign. Their brick-building skills will be put to the ultimate test as they face off against Mallock’s skeleton army. Check out the trailer here (more… )

Lucky fans tuning into Star Wars: The Clone Wars last night on Cartoon Network were treated to a special sneak peek of one of their upcoming shows; Generator Rex. Along with Sym-Bionic Titan, Generator Rex will debut in a few weeks; a product of Man of Action, the folks behind the popular Ben 10 franchise. We’ve been waiting for this one for a while, so we are beyond pumped to finally check it out. Infected by microscopic molecular-altering nanites, 15-year-old Rex has the ability to grow incredible machines out of his body. Recruited by an organization called Providence, Rex travels the world investigating a host of biological mutations that were created by the same nanites that give Rex his powers. Take a look at the show in action, right here (more… )

Just when you thought LEGO was all out of ideas to merge with the Star Wars universe, they throw you a curve ball! er… laser blast! LucasArts has now announced that the LEGO Star Wars franchise is teaming up with Cartoon Network’s hit animated series, The Clone Wars, for the third installment of the video game series. LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars, will be a new title based on the CG animated series, developed by Traveller’s Tales. The game will include all characters from both seasons of the show, as well as additional fan-favorites from the movies. Traveller’s Tales also mentioned a new battle mode and a level editor which allows players to create bases and battlefields. Look for the game to hit stores this fall, and available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, Wii, and PSP. (more… )

Cartoon fans in Asian regions will soon be looking at their toons in a whole new “D” — HD! Cartoon Network, via Japan’s SKYPerfect TV, will launch a brand new HD version of it’s toon channel, pumping out animated fun in glorious high resolution. Not every show is HD ready, but there are some specifically enhanced for HD, including Ben 10 Alien Force, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. The upcoming TV movie Ben 10 Alien Swarm, which debuts next month in November, will be the networks first movie broadcast in HD – just in time!
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Cartoon Network is preparing itself for the return of Lightsabers, Jedis, and droids, droids, droids! On October 2nd at 8pm, the channel will launch the second season of Lucasfilm Animation’s Star Wars; The Clone Wars. The toon will debut with an hour long special that Friday, then every Friday afterward, at 8pm, will feature a brand new, regular 30-minute episode. The overall theme so far appears to be “the rise of the bounty hunters.” May the Force be with us! And, of course, with Cartoon Network!

One of Cartoon Network’s highest rated shows of 2008, with similar success so far in 2009, is about to get another beautiful game, according to LucasArts. Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes will be hitting stores in the US on October 6th of this year, reaching the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC. The Krome Studios game will put you in control of lightsaber-filled action that you’ve come to love from the CG animated show, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, on Cartoon Network.

LucasArts and Krome Studios showed off the latest build of their upcoming game Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes at E3 this year. The third-person action title is set sometime between the first and second seasons of Cartoon Networks animated series. You play as a Jedi like Anakin, Obi Wan, or Mace against a brand new villain, Kul Teska. Battle droids, wield lightsabers, and use Force powers all you want! Expect the game to be in stores for Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and Nintendo DS this September.

For the Star Wars fans out there with the Teletoon channel, get ready! Teletoon will be launching season two of Lucasfilm Animation’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars this fall. In September, the network will air season one of the series as well as the 2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars feature film, with season two immediately following that. Better still, Star Wars: The Clone Wars will also launch on the French language Teletoon network this fall. Star Wars for everyone!