UPDATE:
Finish The Clone Wars has
achieved its mission.
I thank you all for your
support after all these years.
I also thank the hardworking
team at Finish The Clone Wars.
a very special thanks to Sal,
founder of FTCW.
New Page:
After our success, the team
disbanded. my name is Alec,
I have taken ownership and
have rebranded to..
"The Star Wars Garrison"
Finish The Clone Wars will
remain a legacy page and our
history honored, and
respected.
May The Force Be with Us, Always.
The Clone Wars already have a great following prior to its cancellation and, currently, there are many that still love it. The Clone Wars was a groundbreaking show for it’s time, with it’s top class animation and great storytelling, which only shone through and impressed as the seasons progressed.
As said in The Hollywood Reporter: Business article: The Real Force Behind ‘Star Wars’: How George Lucas Built An Empire:
What started as a theatrical release in 2008 has truly found its place as an animated series on Cartoon Network, where it has been the top-rated show for boys for four years.
With an ever-renewing fan base, Cartoon Network has a ratings behemoth in its animated hit Clone Wars (2.2 million daily viewers), which has spawned new characters and toys (including a female alien, Padme Amidala, and a young Obi-Wan)
In The Hollywood Reporter article: Star Wars: The Clone Wars Likely to Leave Cartoon Network After This Season goes on to proclaim on the show’s success:
Lucasfilm’s spinoff TV version of Star Wars has been a solid performer on the Turner Entertainment-owned Cartoon Network for the past five years
Clone Wars has been one of the highest-rated shows on Cartoon Network, even with a move to Saturday mornings this season. For the month of October, The Clone Wars ranked No. 1 in its time period among boys 9-14 and posted double-digit gains across kids and boys vs. last year -- kids 2-11 grew by 46 percent, kids 6-11 by 34 percent, kids 9-14 by 64 percent, boys 2-11 by 45 percent, boys 6-11 by 36 percent and boys 9-14 by 72 percent, according to a Turner spokesperson.
How this popularity could benefit Disney
Though The Clone Wars’ aimed demographic was for kids and teens, it was a show that was still enjoyable on a wide spectrum for all ages and genders. The show had great reach and was also capable of being able to address serious issues in the deeply cultured Star Wars universe.
With a popular and large following, coupled with the already highly acclaimed reviews, the show still has the potential to make Disney profit should it return.
Referencing back to The Hollywood Reporter: Business, another article they have “‘Star Wars’ Had A Record For A Non Movie Year in 2010’” goes on to explain the enormous success behind TCW Merchandise:
The popularity of animated TV series Clone Wars on Cartoon Network has helped keep the saga in media play, and toy lines from Hasbro and Lego have helped keep long-time and new fans spending.
Lucasfilm's Star Wars franchise had its highest toy revenue ever for a non-movie year in 2010 and the best toy revenue since Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.
With sales of more than $510 million last year, Star Wars also maintained its position as the bestselling boys toy license in the U.S. for the third consecutive year, according to Lucasfilm and research firm NPD Group.
"Around the office, our mantra is that Star Wars is forever, and we continue to see that this is true for our loyal fans,” said Howard Roffman, president of Lucas Licensing.
We’ve got a great series, and a whole slate of great products that provide ongoing connection points for our audience. When the canvas is an entire galaxy, there is always more to explore.
Sources:
Reason 13: Past Popularity Can Be Beneficial
