Adult Swim Announces Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II

Follow-up to Emmy(R)-Nominated Fan Favorite Special Premieres
November 16
ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
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 reprising her
role as Princess Leia and Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian. From
the first special, Green and Senreich have secured Ahmed Best to
return as Jar Jar Binks, Seth MacFarlane as Emperor Palpatine, Breckin
Meyer as Admiral Ackbar and Boba Fett, 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 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
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, 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.

ADULT SWIM
Atlanta
Tim DeClaire, 404-575-9283
tim.declaire@turner.com
or
Carol Kim, 404-885-0163
carol.kim@turner.com
or
New York
Adrienne D'Amato, 212-275-8235
adrienne.damato@turner.com
or
Shana Ungerson, 212-275-8012
shana.ungerson@turner.com
or
Los Angeles
Courtenay Palaski, 310-788-6903
courtenay.palaski@turner.com
or
Dawn Lach, 310-788-6787
dawn.lach@turner.com
or
FELDMANPR FOR SETH GREEN & STOOPID MONKEY:
Brenda Feldman, 818-808-0000
Feldmanpr@aol.com

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