Hey folks, big milestone today!
Version 2.0 is officially live, and with it comes the most complete and polished release yet. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been working hard to track down missing footage, people have been sharing footage with me, I’ve been improving audio consistency, and restore every bit of material from the original airings of Clone Wars. Thanks to some great finds from the community, this project now includes every known piece of broadcast footage, intros, outros, promos, and all.
Highlights Since v1.0:
- ✅ Added missing intros and outros to Chapters 7, 10 and 21–24.
- ✅ Restored and upscaled footage on all episodes.
- ✅ Reworked all audio to ensure consistent levels across episodes and transitions, using GabinDayback’s latest restoration as a foundation.
- ✅ Fixed encoding glitches and cleaned up legacy issues from earlier versions.
In keeping with the spirit of this restoration, everything has been restored exactly as it originally aired, complete with broadcast bumpers, promos, and transitional elements. If folks want to cut things down or create their own alternate versions, that’s totally fine, but this version will stand as a 100% accurate recreation of the original broadcast experience.
Thanks again to everyone who helped with finding footage, feedback, and support, including those who wish to remain anonymous. I truly appreciate it, enjoy the update!
Feel free to hit myself or oojason up for a download link.
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003-2005) - Broadcast Recreation Project v2.0
Restoring the micro-series to its original Cartoon Network broadcast format
Overview:
This project is a fan-led effort to recreate the original Star Wars: Clone Wars micro-series (2003-2005) as it aired on Cartoon Network, preserving:
- Star Wars Specific Cartoon Network Intros
- Original “Previously On” intros
- Episode outros / “Next Time” segments
- Original broadcast-specific sequences
While various home video and streaming releases (DVD, Disney+, etc.) exist, many of these omit or alter these elements. This restoration aims to deliver the most accurate version of the series as broadcast between 2003 and 2005.
Project Status:
Chapter(s) Status
1–9 ✅ Done
10 ✅ Done *
11–20 ✅ Done
21 ✅ Done *
22–25 ✅ Done
* See Alt Versions Folder Notes Below
Edits & Notable Changes:
Chapter 1: Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 2: Ending sequence unique to TV broadcast; Hyperspace scene trimmed on home media releases
Chapter 3: Chapter 2 cut ending used in previously on segment; Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 4: Chapter 3 cut ending used in previously on segment; Opening sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 5: Chapter 4 cut opening used in previously on segment; Opening sequence cut short on home media releases; Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 6: Chapter 5 cut ending used in previously on segment; Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 7: Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 8: Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 9: Chapter 8 cut ending used in previously on segment; Extended opening pan-down cut short on home media releases; First two shots reversed; Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 10: Extended opening pan-down cut short on home media releases; Season 2 promo segment uses different takes for a few shots then what is used in the actual episodes
Chapter 11: Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 12: Opening shot cut short on home media releases
Chapter 13: Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 14: Chapter 13 cut ending used in previously on segment; Opening shot cut short on home media releases
Chapter 15: Opening shot cut short on home media releases and talking character used different lip movements
Chapter 16: Chapter 15 opening used in previously on segment and talking character used different lip movements than in Chapter 15; Next Time segment uses a different take for the first shot then what is used in Chapter 18
Chapter 17: Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 18: Opening unique to TV broadcast opening sequence; Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 19: Chapter 18 cut ending used in previously on segment; First two shots reversed; Opening sequence cut short on home media releases; Ending sequence cut short on home media releases
Chapter 20: Alternate takes used in the previously on segment; End Credits Added
Chapter 21: Ending sequence cut short on home media releases; Begins Next promo segment uses different takes for a few shots then what is used in the actual episodes
Chapter 22: No Changes Next Time segment uses different takes for the Yoda shot then what is used in the actual episode
Chapter 23: No Changes
Chapter 24: Ending sequence cut short on home media releases; Next Time promo segment uses different takes for a few shots then what is used in the actual episode
Chapter 25: Extended opening pan-down cut short on home media releases; End Credits Added
A YouTube video on all of these changes and what was done to fix them can be found here - https://youtu.be/yGyl9eoWi00
Special Thanks:
GabinDayback (OriginalTrilogy.com - See links), for the incredible groundwork edits this is based on and sharing rare source files.
The fans and preservation communities all over the web that have helped with this project. From providing high-quality DVD/VHS rips, to giving me information on how the show originally aired and overall supporting this effort. This could not have been done without your help.
Links:
GabinDayback’s OriginalTrilogy.com Thread - https://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Star-Wars-Clone-Wars-Micro-Series-Original-Episode-Format-Restoration-RELEASED/id/109799
My OriginalTrilogy.com Thread - https://originaltrilogy.com/topic/Star-Wars-Clone-Wars-2003-Broadcast-Restoration-Project/id/137211
About:
This is a non-profit fan preservation project intended for archival and educational purposes.
Please support official releases.
Alt Versions Folder:
In the main folder, you’ll find a “Alt Versions” folder with alternate versions of a few episodes. I’ve included different ways to experience the series if you’re interested.
- Chapter 10: I have created two versions of this Chapter. The main version ends with the original promo that aired during the 2003 premiere.
- In the Alt Versions folder, you’ll find a second version that includes a recreated 3 second “Next Time” standard outro. I took my best guess at what that outro might have looked like. While I doubt Chapter 10 ever aired with the standard outro, I figured some folks might prefer consistency across their files, so I included this alt version just in case.
- Chapter 21: I’ve created three versions of this chapter. The main version starts with no intro, just like the premiere broadcast.
- In this folder, you’ll find a second version that includes the Cartoon Network Star Wars: Volume 2 intro. I’ve never come across this in any recordings, but it’s possible it aired this way during a rerun at some point.
- I’ve also included a recreation of the “Begins Next” promo that aired during the Teen Titans end credits before Chapter 21. This episode skipped the usual “previously” segment and, after the promo and a few quick commercials, went straight into the standard logo intro.
Changelog:
v2.0
2025-08-01
Updated Release
v1.9
2025-07-30
Reworked audio on intro to Chapters 21 Alt Version
v1.8
2025-07-28
Upscaled and edited the intro to Chapters 21 Alt Version
v1.7
2025-07-22
Upscaled and edited the outro to Chapters 10 & 21-24
v1.6
2025-07-20
Reworked all audio on intro and outro sections to match volume with main episodes
v1.5
2025-07-17
Cleaned up the Cartoon Network intro on Chapters 1-20 which had an encoding glitch
v1.4
2025-07-16
Added the outros to Chapter 21-24 which was previously missing
v1.3
2025-07-15
Reworked all main episode audio using GabinDayback’s latest restoration as a base
Changed the Cartoon Network intro on Chapters 21-25 to the Vol. 2 intro
Added the outro to Chapter 21 which was previously missing
Added the outro to Chapter 10 which was previously missing
v1.2
2025-07-09
Added the intro to Chapter 7 which was previously missing
v1.1
2025-07-07
Fixed Rendering Glitch on Chapter 2
v1.0
2025-06-01
Initial Release