NORTH AMERICA: Star Wars - The Clone Wars To Air On Netflix From Today

Netflix will be streaming the first five seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars from today. They picked up the animated series after Lucasfilm and Cartoon Network announced that they would be ending their partnership on the show last year.

The episodes offered include David Tennant's Emmy winning performance as droid Professor Huyang, and special director's cut installments of existing episodes.

Netflix will also be hosting the premiere of 13 brand new episodes to conclude the series.

Announcing the new agreement, Netflix head Ted Sarandos said: "Star Wars is one of the most iconic franchises of all time and this series joins a long line of Disney content that Netflix members are and will continue to enjoy for years to come. The Clone Wars marks an important moment as Netflix welcomes more and more first-run content from The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries."

David Tennant appeared as Huyang in the season 5 episodes A Test Of Strength and A Necessary Bond. Other notable guest stars have included George Takei, Liam Neeson and Simon Pegg.

NORTH AMERICA: Star Wars - The Clone Wars To Air On Netflix

Netflix will be streaming the first five seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars from 7th March. They picked up the animated series after Lucasfilm and Cartoon Network announced that they would be ending their partnership on the show last year.

The episodes offered include David Tennant's Emmy winning performance as droid Professor Huyang, and special director's cut installments of existing episodes.

Netflix will also be hosting the premiere of 13 brand new episodes to conclude the series.

Announcing the new agreement, Netflix head Ted Sarandos said: "Star Wars is one of the most iconic franchises of all time and this series joins a long line of Disney content that Netflix members are and will continue to enjoy for years to come. The Clone Wars marks an important moment as Netflix welcomes more and more first-run content from The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries."

David Tennant appeared as Huyang in the season 5 episodes A Test Of Strength and A Necessary Bond. Other notable guest stars have included George Takei, Liam Neeson and Simon Pegg.

Source: Digital Spy

David Tennant Review Of 2013: May - June

We continue with our review of David's projects of 2013.

As we move towards late spring, filming wraps on Doctor Who and David takes on a new film project. David also enjoys award success.

May

TV
Broadchurch  was released on DVD on 20th May, with the 3-disc set including a Behind The Scenes documentary. Watch a clip here:

Joe Sims talked to us exclusively about Broadchurch including what it was like to work with David.
David talked about Olivia Colman while Olivia anticipated Broadchurch 2: "It sounds really, really exciting!". She also revealed that the stars of the show stayed sober because they were scared that they would inadvertently let slip the ending.
The drama was scheduled to begin on BBC America on August 7th, and the broadcaster launched their Broadchurch page.
The Stage listed Alec Hardy and Ellie Miller among their Top TV Detectives and TV Choice opened the first round of voting for their 2013 Awards, inviting votes for David, Olivia and Broadchurch.

Shooting of the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special wrapped on May 5th. Doctor Who Magazine confirmed that David would be the only past Doctor to return for the episode.

Some of the stars of the special talked about taking part. John Hurt hinted for the first time that he would be playing an incarnation of the Doctor. Billie Piper said, "The show is a gift" and that David Tennant and Matt Smith were her good friends and were both brilliant. Jemma Redgrave said, "It’s philosophical, it’s deep, it’s funny, it’s heartbreaking, it’s just great and it’s got an extraordinary cast." As rumours and speculation about the special grew, Steven Moffat warned fans not to believe everything that he heard...or didn't hear. He also spoke about David and Matt having the two Doctors on set together:

"Matt and David together was quite special. They really, really, really got on well with each other and adored working with each other. It was just properly funny. The two of them together in particular are really, really funny."

The BBC released a first video interview of David and Matt talking about working together:

The Politician's Husband concluded on BBC Two with almost 2 million tuning in to discover whether disgraced MP Aidan Hoynes would better his political rivals and regain power. The drama was released on DVD on the 13th May. It was also announced that the drama would be shown in Australia.

David was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for his voice work in Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Spies Of Warsaw was broadcast on UKTV in Australia from May 4th and on ARTE in France and Germany from May 17th.

There was BAFTA success for Twenty Twelve: the series narrated by David won the Best Situation Comedy award, while star Olivia Colman was awarded best Female Performance In A Comedy Programme

David contributed to BBC America's special The Doctors Revisited: The Fifth Doctor on Peter Davison.

Theatre

It was announced that Richard II starring David would be streamed live to cinemas across the UK and around the world. Director Greg Doran explained that he had been planning this for some time.

There was more casting news as Nigel Lindsay was confirmed as Bolingbrooke

Film
A new film project was announced for David, What We Did On Our Holiday, which would start shooting in June.The comedy, written by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin would be filmed on location in Scotland and was scheduled for a UK release in 2014. The film also starred Rosamund Pike, Billy Connolly, Ben Miller and Amelia Bullmore. An Australian distribution deal was struck for the film before shooting even began.

Rubicon Group Holding, the animators of the Postman Pat movie, revealed the the film was in the final stages of production.

Radio

David contributed to the second part of Bernard Who?, the Bernard Cribbins documentary on BBC Radio 4: listen here

Misc

David wrote the sleeve notes to the new Best Of The Proclaimers album

Paul O'Grady revealed that he was still waiting for the return of a pair of trousers he loaned to David in 2010!

June

TV

David won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for his work on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. 

Dave Filoni, supervising director of the show said: "I am very excited to report that David Tennant has won an Emmy for his portrayal of Huyang in Clone Wars.David is a lifelong Star Wars fan and he has definitely made an indelible mark on the Star Wars universe that generations of fans will enjoy for years to come. Thank you David, the Force is strong with you."

It was announced that Broadchurch would be released on Blu-ray in the UK. The series would also be airing in Australia in July, Canada in August and in Spain. BBC America released promotional photos and an extended preview: 

Olivia Colman talked to My Weekly about working with David. She said, "David Tennant is gorgeous. He is so jolly and happy and witty. Working with him was a big delight.We has a giggle being mean to each other. He is so warm and charming. On Broadchurch we would all go to the pub and out for dinner. It was like a big family."
Joanna Page talked about taking part in the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special. However, the big Doctor Who news was Matt Smith announcing that he would be leaving the show at Christmas. Speculation about his replacement began almost immediately, and David topped the IGN vote as Most Wanted For the Twelfth Doctor
The Doctor Who Regeneration DVD and Book Set was released on DVD in the UK

David voiced the character of Oscar's Brain in an episode of animated kids' series Fish Hooks: Live From The Hamsterwood Bowl which premiered on Disney Channel in the USA on 21st June.

The three part wildlife documentary Penguins: Spy In The Huddle from John Downer Productions and narrated by David aired in New Zealand

Theatre
On 3rd June,tickets went on sale for the live screenings of Richard II in UK cinemas.

Film

On 17th June, filming began on David's new feature film What We Did On Our Holiday. Scottish locations included Glasgow, Doune, Milngavie, Dumbarton and the Highlands, and Celia Imrie was added to the cast. Photos from filming can be seen here and here. One day, the shoot reportedly caused traffic mayhem on the road between Dumbarton and Balloch as a breakdown scene was filmed.

Audiobooks 

David recorded an audiobook version of the original Chitty Chitty Bang Bang novel by Ian Fleming. 

Misc

David Tennant leant his support to 'The Most Important Thing', a campaign launched by UNCHR, the UN Refugee Agency, to highlight the plight of those forced to flee their homes. 

The Wand Company announced that they were producing a replica Tenth Doctor Sonic Screwdriver based on scans from David's own sonic which had been presented to him when he left Doctor Who

Read our previous 2013 reviews here:
January - February
March - April

USA: David Tennant's Star Wars The Clone Wars Released On DVD And Blu-ray

David Tennant's Emmy Award winning performance as Huyang in Star Wars The Clone Wars is released on DVD and Blu-ray in the USA today

The DVD features 20 episodes including David's, 'A Test Of Strength' and 'A Necessary Bond' and a host of Extras.

USA Fans buy the DVD here 

USA Fans buy the Blu-ray here 

The series was released in the UK yesterday:

UK Fans buy the DVD  here

UK Fans buy the Blu-ray here

Amazon says:

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of three daring young Jedi as a new chapter begins--Star Wars: The Clone Wars. On the front lines of the intergalactic struggle between good and evil, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker join forces in the mission that unites them as Jedi mentor and student as they battle to save the Republic from being splintered by the war between the separatist robot army and the white-armored clones, which are destined to become the army of Imperial storm troopers. Young Padawan Jedi novice Ahsoka joins Anakin and Obi-Wan in their epic battle against Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grievous, who plot to rule the galaxy.

Extra Content

• A War on Two Fronts Video Commentary
• Front Runners Video Commentary: Sowing seeds of revolution
• The Soft War Video Commentary: Sound of the soft war
• Tipping Points Video Commentary: Designing Onderon
• The Gathering Video Commentary
• Easter Egg - CW Dave Filoni Art
• A Test of Strength Video Commentary: A Pirate's Life
• Bound for Rescue Video Commentary
• A Necessary Bond Video Commentary
• Secret Weapons Video Commentary
• A Sunny Day in the Void Video Commentary: Into the Void
• Easter Egg - CW Celebration VI Chalk Art
• Missing in Action Video Commentary
• Revival Video Commentary: The Mind of Maul
• Point of No Return Video Commentary: The Big Bang
• Eminence Video Commentary
• Shades of Reason Video Commentary
• Easter Egg- CW Ahsoka Timeline
• The Lawless Video Commentary: Wrath of Sith
• Sabotage Video Commentary: Cost of the Clone Wars
• The Jedi Who Knew Too Much Video Commentary
• To Catch a Jedi Video Commentary
• The Wrong Jedi Video Commentary - Jedi Vanishes

Star Wars The Clone Wars Released On DVD & Blu-ray In The UK Today

David Tennant's Emmy Award winning performance as Huyang in Star Wars The Clone Wars is released on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK today

The DVD features 20 episodes including David's, 'A Test Of Strength' and 'A Necessary Bond' and a host of Extras.

UK Fans buy the DVD  here

UK Fans buy the Blu-ray here

Amazon says:

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of three daring young Jedi as a new chapter begins--Star Wars: The Clone Wars. On the front lines of the intergalactic struggle between good and evil, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker join forces in the mission that unites them as Jedi mentor and student as they battle to save the Republic from being splintered by the war between the separatist robot army and the white-armored clones, which are destined to become the army of Imperial storm troopers. Young Padawan Jedi novice Ahsoka joins Anakin and Obi-Wan in their epic battle against Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grievous, who plot to rule the galaxy.

Extra Content

• A War on Two Fronts Video Commentary
• Front Runners Video Commentary: Sowing seeds of revolution
• The Soft War Video Commentary: Sound of the soft war
• Tipping Points Video Commentary: Designing Onderon
• The Gathering Video Commentary
• Easter Egg - CW Dave Filoni Art
• A Test of Strength Video Commentary: A Pirate's Life
• Bound for Rescue Video Commentary
• A Necessary Bond Video Commentary
• Secret Weapons Video Commentary
• A Sunny Day in the Void Video Commentary: Into the Void
• Easter Egg - CW Celebration VI Chalk Art
• Missing in Action Video Commentary
• Revival Video Commentary: The Mind of Maul
• Point of No Return Video Commentary: The Big Bang
• Eminence Video Commentary
• Shades of Reason Video Commentary
• Easter Egg- CW Ahsoka Timeline
• The Lawless Video Commentary: Wrath of Sith
• Sabotage Video Commentary: Cost of the Clone Wars
• The Jedi Who Knew Too Much Video Commentary
• To Catch a Jedi Video Commentary
• The Wrong Jedi Video Commentary - Jedi Vanishes

The series will be released in USA tomorrow:

USA Fans pre order the DVD here 

USA Fans pre order the Blu-ray here 

Star Wars The Clone Wars: Own David Tennant's Emmy Award Winning Performance On DVD & Blu-Ray

Fans in the UK and USA can now own David Tennant's Emmy Award winning performance as Professor Huyang in Star Wars The Clone Wars on DVD and Blu-ray as Series 5 is released next week.

The DVD features 20 episodes including David's, 'A Test Of Strength' and 'A Necessary Bond' and a host of Extras.

UK Fans pre order the DVD  here

UK Fans pre order the Blu-ray here

UK release date Monday 14th October

USA Fans pre order the DVD here 

USA Fans pre order the Blu-ray here 

USA release date Tuesday 15th October

Amazon says:

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of three daring young Jedi as a new chapter begins--Star Wars: The Clone Wars. On the front lines of the intergalactic struggle between good and evil, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker join forces in the mission that unites them as Jedi mentor and student as they battle to save the Republic from being splintered by the war between the separatist robot army and the white-armored clones, which are destined to become the army of Imperial storm troopers. Young Padawan Jedi novice Ahsoka joins Anakin and Obi-Wan in their epic battle against Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grievous, who plot to rule the galaxy.

Extra Content

• A War on Two Fronts Video Commentary
• Front Runners Video Commentary: Sowing seeds of revolution
• The Soft War Video Commentary: Sound of the soft war
• Tipping Points Video Commentary: Designing Onderon
• The Gathering Video Commentary
• Easter Egg - CW Dave Filoni Art
• A Test of Strength Video Commentary: A Pirate's Life
• Bound for Rescue Video Commentary
• A Necessary Bond Video Commentary
• Secret Weapons Video Commentary
• A Sunny Day in the Void Video Commentary: Into the Void
• Easter Egg - CW Celebration VI Chalk Art
• Missing in Action Video Commentary
• Revival Video Commentary: The Mind of Maul
• Point of No Return Video Commentary: The Big Bang
• Eminence Video Commentary
• Shades of Reason Video Commentary
• Easter Egg- CW Ahsoka Timeline
• The Lawless Video Commentary: Wrath of Sith
• Sabotage Video Commentary: Cost of the Clone Wars
• The Jedi Who Knew Too Much Video Commentary
• To Catch a Jedi Video Commentary
• The Wrong Jedi Video Commentary - Jedi Vanishes

Coming Soon: Star Wars Season 5 And Season 1-5 Box DVD And Blu-ray Box Sets

Season 5 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Seasons 1-5 will be released on DVD and Blu-ray in North America in October. Both releases will include David Tennant's Daytime Emmy award winning performance as the droid Professor Huyang - he featured in episodes 7 and 9 of season 5.

From the official Star Wars website

Just announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe: the Star Wars: The Clone Wars box sets you're looking for.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Complete Season Five, the final season of the hit series, will release on October 15, 2013, on Blu-ray (2-disc, $59.97 MSRP) and DVD (3-disc, $49.98 MSRP). The collection delivers all 20 episodes, two as director's cuts never seen on TV, and supplements them with a host of behind the scenes bonus materials, cast and crew interviews, and deleted and alternate scenes, revealing the magic behind the making of the cutting-edge series.

In its Emmy-winning fifth season, the gripping Star Wars story moves closer to the grim events of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and several major players face their destinies as the galaxy plunges into darkness. Planets are rocked by revolution, ancient Jedi secrets are explored, and Ahsoka Tano -- the spirited Padawan so central to the series -- faces a major crisis that will change her forever.

For those wanting to relive every moment of the epic series from the beginning comes the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Seasons 1-5 Collector's Edition, also releasing on October 15, 2013, on Blu-ray (14-disc, $149.99 MSRP) and DVD (19-disc, $119.98 MSRP). All previous complete season sets have been collected here for the first time. With unique packaging, the Collector's Edition also includes a brand new 54-page Art of The Clone Wars booklet that showcases concept art from across all five seasons, with many pieces never before published.

View the season 5 Blu-ray and DVD trailer here:

Pre-order links for both sets will follow

Dave Filoni Thanks David Tennant For His Emmy Win

Dave Filoni, the supervising director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars has posted thanks and congratulations to David Tennant on his Daytime Emmy Awards win last night. David was named Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for his performance as Professor Huyang.

The director said via his Facebook page:

"I am very excited to report that David Tennant has won an Emmy for his portrayal of Huyang in Clone Wars.

"David is a lifelong Star Wars fan and he has definately made an indellible mark on the Star Wars universe that generations of fans will enjoy for years to come. Thank you David, the Force is strong with you."

David played Professor Huyang in a Season 5 story arc that followed a group of Jedi younglings who come under attack from space pirates. Huyang is an ancient droid loyal to the Jedi who carries information about every lightsabre ever constructed in his data banks, and who is charged with surpervising the trainees as they build their own weapons. 

Filoni has said that he was inspired to cast David in the role after watching Doctor Who:

"I just thought David Tennant’s performance was just fantastic. I loved that whole arc with him and Rose, and I just thought that was great. I’d heard reports that he was a pretty big Star Wars fan himself, and so I thought, “Well, this will be a great merging of the fan world if I could get him interested in this.” I only like to offer those roles if it’s going to be a really good role, and I thought Huyang was going to be a really interesting robot. I was basing him on a lot of old Ralph McQuarrie designs for robots and droids. Luckily, we tracked David down, and he was gracious enough to take the role. It was fantastic just getting to talk with him and his enthusiasm for the project, so I just really appreciated it. And you know, he just nailed it. George even really loved the tandem of him and Artoo. I thought that they were a great match."

David Tennant Wins A Daytime Emmy Award

David Tennant has won the Daytime Entertainment Emmy in the Outstanding Performer In An Animated Program category for his role as Huyang in Star Wars The Clone Wars.

The Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards which recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production were announced earlier.

The awards are presented to individuals and programmes broadcast during the 2012 calendar year. To be eligible for a Daytime Emmy, shows must air on US TV between 2am and 6pm to at least 50% of the country. The ceremony for the Creative Arts Daytime Emmys was held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. last night.

The other nominees in David's category are as follows:


CURTIS ARMSTRONG, as Dan
Dan Vs.                                                              The HUB

JIM CUMMINGS, as Hondo Onaka
Star Wars: The Clone Wars                         Cartoon Network

DAVID TENNANT, as Huyang
Star Wars: The Clone Wars                         Cartoon Network

LEE TOCKAR, as Pronto
Slugterra                                                           Disney XD

JERRY TRAINOR, as Dudley Puppy
T.U.F.F. Puppy                                                    Nickelodeon

SAM WITWER, as Darth Maul
Star Wars: The Clone Wars                            Cartoon Network

The win was announced online via the Daytime Emmys official Twitter account: 

@DaytimeEmmys: The Emmy for Performer in an Animated Program goes to– David Tennant for Star Wars: The Clone Wars! Congratulations! #CreativeArtsEmmys


Congratulations to David and to all the other winners!

Watch a clip of David as Huyang below:

David Tennant Nominated For A Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award For Star Wars The Clone Wars

David Tennant has been nominated for a Daytime Entertainment Emmy in the Outstanding Performer In An Animated  Program category for his role as Huyang in Star Wars The Clone Wars.


The Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2012 calendar year.  This year’s gala will return to the prestigious Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA and be telecast on the Turner Broadcast Networks, HLN on Sunday evening, June 16, 2013.


The other nominees in David's category are as follows:


CURTIS ARMSTRONG, as Dan
Dan Vs.                                                              The HUB

JIM CUMMINGS, as Hondo Onaka
Star Wars: The Clone Wars                         Cartoon Network

DAVID TENNANT, as Huyang
Star Wars: The Clone Wars                         Cartoon Network

LEE TOCKAR, as Pronto
Slugterra                                                           Disney XD

JERRY TRAINOR, as Dudley Puppy
T.U.F.F. Puppy                                                    Nickelodeon

SAM WITWER, as Darth Maul
Star Wars: The Clone Wars                            Cartoon Network

Visit http://www.emmyonline.org for further deatils on the awards.

With thanks to Bridget Walker.

Date Of First UK Showing Of David Tennant In Star Wars: The Clone Wars Confirmed

The first of two episodes of the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars featuring Huyang, the character voiced by David Tennant, will have its first UK showing on Thursday 18th April at 6.30pm on Cartoon Network. The episode, A Test Of Strength is the seventh in the fifth series of the show and the second in a story arc that follows the fortunes of a group of Jedi younglings. 

David voices the part of Huyang, an ancient droid with the knowledge of every lightsaber used by every Jedi stored in his data banks. His role is to oversee a group of Jedi younglings as they construct their own lightsabers. 

David also voices Huyang in episode 9 of the series, A Necessary Bond - broadcast date to be announced

EDIT: A Necessary Bond will be shown on Tuesday 23rd April at 6.30pm on Cartoon Network.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 5 Premières On UK Television

Season 5 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars has its UK première starting from Monday 8th April on Cartoon Network.

David Tennant featured in a guest role in two episodes, voicing the character of Huyang, an ancient droid in the service of the Jedi programmed with the knowledge of every lightsaber ever created. Huyang appears in the seventh episode of season 5, A Test Of Strength, part of a four episode story arc following the adventures of a group of Jedi younglings. David also provides the voice of Huyang in episode 9, A Necessary Bond. 

The broadcast date for David's two episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars should be confirmed shortly for some time in the next couple of weeks - we'll post it as soon as we know.

Watch a clip of David as Huyang here:

Making Huyang - Behind The Scenes Of Star Wars The Clone Wars

The Star Wars The Clone Wars website have released an excellent featurette about the creation of DavidTennant's character Huyang.
You can watch it online here.

Watch David Tennant in Star Wars: The Clone Wars - A Necessary Bond - Today

David Tennant's appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars continues today, Saturday 24th November, with the episode, A Necessary Bond.
Tune in to the Cartoon Network (USA) from 09.30am to see all the action!

About the episode:"Choose your enemies wisely, as they may be your last hope."
When General Grievous launches a full-scale attack on the pirate base on Florrum, Ahsoka and the younglings fight side-by-side with Hondo and his pirates to turn back the Separatist forces.

Preview Videos Of David Tennant In This Week's Star Wars The Clone Wars Episode: A Necessary Bond

Watch a preview video of David Tennant as Huyang in this week's episode of Star Wars The Clone Wars, A Necessary Bond.
View a clip of the episode here.




About the episode:
"Choose your enemies wisely, as they may be your last hope."
When General Grievous launches a full-scale attack on the pirate base on Florrum, Ahsoka and the younglings fight side-by-side with Hondo and his pirates to turn back the Separatist forces.

Star Wars The Clone Wars: A Necessary Bond will air on the Cartoon Network (USA) at 9.30am on Saturday 24th November 2012

Watch David Tennant in Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Bound For Rescue - Today

David Tennant's appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars continues today, Saturday 17th November,  with the episode, Bound For Rescue.
Tune in to the Cartoon Network (USA) from 09.30am to see all the action!

Episode Synopsis:
With Ahsoka captured by Hondo's pirates, the younglings work together to infiltrate the pirates' den, using their wits and courage to deceive Hondo Ohnaka and launch a daring rescue.

Photos: David Tennant's Character Huyang In Clone Wars

With thanks to Lucas Films we have these brilliant images of David Tennant's character, Huyang, from Star Wars: Clone Wars.
David continues his appearance in the series tomorrow at 9.30am on the Cartoon Network (USA) in the episode Bound For Rescue...

David Tennant Would Love A Role In Star Wars

David Tennant has said that he would love to appear in future Star Wars films.

“It would be great! Star Wars are such a key part of my childhood and my entire life. These are the fairy tales of our era” he said.

David Tennant was interviewed by Natalie Jameson of BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat ahead of the Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger premiere on Tuesday night.

David talked about his involvement in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, in which he voices a droid. He also said that he had no answer to the question about whether he would be involved in the plans for the Doctor Who 50^th anniversary.

Watch David Tennant Guest Star In Star Wars The Clone Wars This Morning

David Tennant makes his first appearance in Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Cartoon Network in the USA this morning.

David voices the part of Huyang, an ancient droid with the knowledge of every lightsaber used by every Jedi stored in his data banks. His role is to oversee a group of Jedi younglings as they construct their own lightsabers.

Dave Filoni, the series showrunner, said of David: "I thought David was perfect for the part and he did not disappoint. He delivered a performance which impressed even the Master himself, George Lucas."

Watch a clip of David's performance here:

The character of Huyang will also appear in the next two episodes Bound For Rescue and A Necessary Bond.

You can watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars - A Test Of Strength on Cartoon Network in the USA at 9.30am/8.30c this morning, with a repeat tomorrow at the same time. The new series is expected to reach the UK sometime in 2013.