Star Wars Clone Wars Invading TNT

After braking ratings records on Cartoon Network, the Clone Wars are invading TNT. The animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars will receive an encore run on TNT starting in February. The George Lucas-produced series will make its TNT debut on February 14 with back-to-back first-season episodes following coverage of the NBA All-Star Game weekend. The half-hour sci-fi animated series will then move into its regular Wednesday 10 pm time slot starting February 18.

The Clone Wars ends its 15-episode first season at 9 pm Friday night on the Cartoon Network. Its October 3 premiere garnered nearly 4 million viewers in the biggest launch ever for the channel, and the series established itself as the top draw for its time period in both cable and broadcast for boys 6-11. The second season will premiere later this year or next year. Turner officials now hope to introduce the series to Star Wars-generation adult males on TNT, which targets adults 18-49.