Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Released
May 16, 2002 · 21st Century
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones was released in theaters on May 16, 2002. Directed by George Lucas, the film was the fifth film in the Star Wars series and the second installment of the prequel trilogy. It was one of the first major motion pictures shot completely using high-definition digital 24-frame technology.
Key Figures
George LucasEwan McGregorNatalie PortmanHayden ChristensenChristopher Lee
Locations
Fox Studios AustraliaVilla del Balbianello
Topics
artStar Warsscience fictionmoviesdigital filmmakingprequels
Connected Events — 6 Connections
Attack of the Clones set up the Clone Wars conflict that Revenge of the Sith resolved with Anakin transformation into Darth Vader Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Released
Attack of the Clones' digital filmmaking techniques enabled efficient digital distribution on streaming platforms Netflix Launches Watch Now Streaming Service
The Phantom Menace launched the prequel trilogy; Attack of the Clones continued the narrative of Anakin Skywalker fall from the Jedi Order Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Released
A New Hope established the Star Wars franchise that Attack of the Clones continued as a prequel Star Wars: A New Hope Released
Lucas founded ILM for Star Wars, providing the digital effects expertise for Attack of the Clones Industrial Light and Magic Founded
Farnsworth's electronic imaging principles enabled the digital cameras used in Attack of the Clones Philo Farnsworth Transmits Electronic Television Image
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