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Thursday: 1 1 a.nra. - 2 a.an. Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. - 3 a.nra. OPEN LATE For the past few weeks, science-fiction adventure fans have been caught up in a mas sive new show of miniscule proportions. “Star Wars: Clone Wars” may be the newest install ment in the Star Wars saga, but fans are eating up these bite-size animated shorts detailing the wartime events that devastate the Star Wars uni verse between Episode II and Episode III. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, the ultra-tal ented creator of “Samurai Jack" and "Dexter’s Laboratory," each installment in the miniseries packs an action-packed punch for its micro-size. Each episode runs less then 10 minutes in length. In the episodes that have aired, audiences have been reintroduced to the Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, as they lead an army of clone troopers into a universe encom passing war. New dark Jedi and good Jedi have also been introduced in the short vignettes fea turing the many battlefields of the Clone Wars. Interesting new characters include Kit Fisto, an amphibious warrior who packs a mean force blast and Asajj Ventress, a sinisterly violent vixen with ties to the Sith. With no real room for exposition, the show quickly delves deep into action in adrenaline pumping scenes of epic proportions. From an aquatic attack on giant cannons to a harrowing lightsaber duel between Kenobi and a hulking cyborg, each episode delivers a fair share of acting. The use of classic Star Wars fanfare intercut with breakneck editing keeps even the most attention deficit child in rapt attention. While none of the actors from the cartoon’s cinematic counterpart lend their voices to the characters, each main character’s voice actor delivers an admirable impersonation of the leg endary heroes. So uncanny are the imitations, one will not be able to differentiate between the whinny piercing voice of the animated Anakin Skywalker from Hayden Christensen. While the prequel trilogy has not had the best critical reviews, the cartoon series forgoes all the stiff dialogue and stuffy exposition that George Lucas has crammed into his new movies and delivers an action-packed cartoon short that delivers in all counts. The show’s ini tial 10 episodes are almost over, but they will live a long and prosperous life in reruns on the cartoon network along with mini-marathons of all the shorts put together. All the previously shown cartoons can also be accessed on Cartoon Network’s Web site with decent quality and lightning-fast speed. The next 10 segments will be shown in May with a DVD release of the complete series sometime before the release of Episode III in 2005. -- Robert Saucedo "F-irefiy." “Family Guy." "Action." shows had two things in common: they were a fresh voice on network television offering tips®] of the best entertainment available. They were also cancelled by Fox just as they were hitting stride. With Fox’s notorious reputation forlig gtxxl shows that didn’t meet their intimidati expectations, it is no surprise that "Arrested Development,” arguably the best new sitcom is season, is in danger of being cancelled before viewers discover its brilliant premise andsmait clever humor. I .ikened to Wes Anderson's cine matic masterpiece "The Royal Tenenbaums." Fox ’s new Ron Howard-produced sitcom is put joy to watch. “Arrested Development” stars Jason Batemsi star of the decidedly substandard “TeenWolfk' in a much welcomed return to public eye. Bateman plays nice guy Michael Bluth.sonofi financially crooked entrepreneur. After his fate is arrested in a government sting. Michaelmist save his family from bankruptcy. Especially poignant in a time in which white-coJlarcrime have dominated headlines, this topical butofe NATIO THE BA N< ac By THE A cliched plot is given a hilarious face liftgreathji accountec 4ssociati airlines. “ analytical :ime perf< to the outstanding ensemble cast that includesh ever-hilarious David Cross as Tobias Funke, Michael Bluth’s live-in brother-in-law. With only a few episodes under its belt, “Arrested Development” has already seen mot laugh-inducing plot twists than most of NBGk sitcoms will manage in their entire run. From Michael Bluth’s son’s unnatural fondnessfoito first cousin to Fobias* quest to become an actod jpok esnV] spontaneous and unpredictable nature of the sl» is sidesplitting droll. Featuring a rich castofeatt trie family members. “Arrested Development" shows potential to be a show that will becontiir ously amusing. One of the show’s quirkier aspects is its dew use of flashbacks to tell uproarious side-stoiies. When Michael Bluth’s magician of a brother »• dentally kills his newest pigeon purchase,he embarks on a mission to find a way to return the deceased bird to the pet store for full cash reim bursement. Fans of offbeat and original sitcoms should check out “Arrested Development” while they a A refreshing break from the dull rehashesand unfunny shows that have plagued networksia son. “Arrested Development” is a winner in w sense. As networks begin the process of axing v standard sitcoms, audiences unfortunately may! have much longer to check this new show WASF lelers now lines ha\ flights di control, s [crew prob The Departme issued m< major airl on-time r why High The ag expanded and rele; Thursday, veyed wa percent, o were delay Roughly flights we Securii evacuatioi lines of m of late flij Overal flights v October, since th< reaping n “We I says," Bit pi; ::: held firm Ulemocr; I terror all; “We ;i| Bush saic he undei ire clear.' The p the i Palest ini; « W « m m tice mini m fini mmm Tape it, study it, tell pffeiJ; former I’ Better to watch paint dry Keep on flippin' Ulatch during "ftjeflrty'cMfffi The next "Sopranos"??? Rap and R&B dominate Gramm By Nekesa Mumbi Moody THE ASSOCIATED PRESS New York (AP) — Rap and R&B have been con sistent chart-toppers for the last few years, but in 2003 they took over pop music — and the Grammy nominations on Thursday. The year’s top-selling artist: rapper 50 Cent. Two' of the year’s biggest hits came from R&B singer Beyonce. In October, every spot on Billboard’s top 10 singles chart was held by a rap or R&B artist. Grammy voters took notice, doling out six nom inations each to Beyonce, Jay-Z, OutKast and Pharrell Williams. “Hip-hop is at its most commercial point,” Andre 3000 of the rap duo OutKast told The Associated Press. “It’s pretty poppy, and it’s popular this year." Five nominations apiece went to Missy Elliott, Eminem, Evanescence, 50 Cent, Chad Hugo, Ricky Skaggs, Justin Timberlake, the ailing Luther Vandross and the late Warren Zevon. Four of the five nominees for record of the year fell into the rap or R&B category: Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love,” “Where Is The Love,” by The Black Eyed Peas & Justin Timberlake, “Lose Yourself,” by Eminem and “Hey Ya!” from OutKastJh ing rock group Coldplay’s song “Clocks” only exception. And rap and R&B also dominated the year category: Missy Elliott's Construction”; “Speakerboxxx/The Love by OutKast; and “Justified,” from Timber^ which had the former boy-band star for his first solo effort. The White Stri^ “Elephant” and “Fallen” from goth rodi 5 Evanescence rounded out the category. However, 50 Cent’s “Get Rich or Die TiT which sold more than 6 million copies, was si of the major categories. It was nominatedexete" ly for rap awards, although 50 Cent nominated for best new artist, Evanescence, R&B singer Heather pop group Fountains of Wayne and Sean Paul Beyonce’s nominations were no surprise' solo debut apart from Destiny’s Child, Trai Love,” has sold more than two million copif* made her a superstar. Jay-Z’s “Blueprint2:TIT & The Curse” was also a multiplatinum disc OutKast’s highly acclaimed “SpeakerBo.\» [: Love Below” was mentioned as a Grammy even before its release this fall. WASF flowed | unofficial other int< The ar eran Pak Palestine Jive com Minister i? American Funds" ex*traor*di*nary adjective Going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary. Exceptional to a very marked extent. 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