The time for teleconferencing is over. George Lucas' arrival in Sydney instantly hurries the pace of pre-production for Episode III, as the start date of filming looms ever closer.

Savage returned to Dathomir searching for a new focus. There Mother Talzin reveals to Savage that he has another brother, living in exile in the Outer Rim, who he must seek out.

Inside his home on Tatooine, Obi-Wan tells Luke about his father, Anakin Skywalker, although his name goes unmentioned. Obi-Wan attributes Anakin's death to a rogue pupil of his, Darth Vader, who betrayed and murdered the young Jedi.

Although Asajj Ventress failed in her assassination attempt on Count Dooku, Mother Talzin suggests their successful infiltration of his fortress exposed a vulnerability.

Ahsoka is ensnared in Lux Bonteri's dangerous crusade to find justice for his mother's death.

Hoping to free Anakin and his mother from enslavement on Tatooine, Qui-Gon makes a bet with Watto.

Jango demonstrates his deadly proficiency with a Blaster Rifle in gunning down Jedi Master Coleman Trebor.

Episode II is keeping ILM's model shop busier than ever. They're putting together environments and objects that digital cannot yet recreate efficiently. These hands-on modelmakers work in tandem with digital artists to create an entire imagined world.

A special bonus look at this episode!

In this special preview clip from "A Necessary Bond," Ahsoka and the Jedi younglings are pursued by Hondo's pirates after a daring escape.

Asajj Ventress returns from the Nightbrother village with Savage Opress, their finest male warrior. Mother Talzin, impressed with his physical prowess, will enhance his abilities with Nightsister magic.

Supervising director Dave Filoni and voice actor Jim Cummings discuss Hondo Ohnaka, the greedy, fan favorite pirate leader of Clone Wars.