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Info: Star Wars: The Clone Wars Broadcasted Version VS Home Media Release

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I’ve decided to make a list documenting the changes in case anyone is interested in reconstructing the original broadcast versions that were shown on Cartoon Network.

Starting off we have the most obvious change, http://screenshotcomparison.com/comparison/212270.
The switch from 16:9 to 16:10. The TV version was cropped to fit standard HD TVs, while the Blu Ray showcases it’s full theatrical style aspect ratio.

SEASON 1

The following episodes are riddled with so called “Director’s cuts”

Rising Malevolence
http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=453768
Shadow of Malevolence
http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=800064
Rookies
http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=3314152
The Lair of General Grievous
http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=5197673
Storm Over Ryloth
http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=3556610
Innocents of Ryloth
http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=50371
Liberty on Ryloth
http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=2717746
(Known unaltered versions: SD iTunes release, Non anamorphic “Clone Commandos” and “A Galaxy Divided” DVD, and of course the original Broadcast)

SEASON 3

From now until season 6 we will be dealing with censorship.

ARC Troopers
11:31 to 11:32 was removed for the broadcast on Cartoon Network
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-mqn4s61no (Side note: The clip is from the Blu Ray release, but the one who posted it cropped the vidoe to 16:9)

(Censored broadcast version found on iTunes and the original broadcast)

SEASON 4

Carnage of Krell
14:40 to 14:41

15:26 to 15:28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcfV6yUUMhs
(Unaltered version only found on broadcast)
Escape from Kadavo
This one is a bit different, the segment from 17:45 to 17:48 was cut, but the whole shot has been rearranged.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3E_pBDhoqs&feature=youtu.be
Massacre
19:53 to 15:54
Blink and you’ll miss it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0A9StJnQCw&feature=youtu.be
Bounty
1:52 to 1:53

14:22 to 14:23

(Only available on broadcast)

SEASON 5

Eminence
10:51 to 11:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzHiNBqjFQg&feature=youtu.be
Shades of Reason
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQwECRply4M&feature=youtu.be
(Both broadcast and iTunes)

SEASON 6

Voices
This one is a bit weird. Apparently there is more footage in the version that was aired on German TV.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhxxHs3IUs&feature=youtu.be

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Jesta’ said:

From now until season 6 we will be dealing with censorship.

ARC Troopers
11:31 to 11:32 was removed for the broadcast on Cartoon Network
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-mqn4s61no (Side note: The clip is from the Blu Ray release, but the one who posted it cropped the vidoe to 16:9)

(Unaltered Version found only on iTunes and the original broadcast)

This is somewhat confusing, you state that the Cartoon Network broadcast was censored but yet you also state that only the iTunes and original broadcast are unaltered. Is the Blu-ray not uncensored?

“Logic is the battlefield of adulthood.”

  • Howard Berk
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This is somewhat confusing, you state that the Cartoon Network broadcast was censored but yet you also state that only the iTunes and original broadcast are unaltered. Is the Blu-ray not uncensored?

Yeah, excuse me. The Blu Ray/DVD/Netflix is indeed uncensored. I’ll fix this.

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Thanks for the clarification. I was scratching my head, fearing that I’d misread it.

“Logic is the battlefield of adulthood.”

  • Howard Berk
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No biggie. 😃 This is quite an interesting project. If no-one else takes it up, do you think you’d have a go at reconstructing the episodes yourself?

“Logic is the battlefield of adulthood.”

  • Howard Berk
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I’ve managed to find HDTV rips of Seasons 1-3. Check your PM, Jesta.

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Received. Should serve as a good point of reference. Although HDTV rips for season 4 would be the most useful.