"STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES" AIRS SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, ON FOX

STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES, the second chapter in a trilogy, is set more than 10 years after the events of "The Phantom Menace." Not only has the galaxy undergone significant change, but so have Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), Padm� Amidala (Natalie Portman) and Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) as they are thrown together for the first time since the Trade Federation invasion of Naboo. Obi-Wan, who has transitioned from student to teacher, has become a mentor to Anakin, who has grown into the accomplished Jedi. The two Jedi are assigned to protect Padm�, whose life is threatened by a faction of political separatists. As relationships form and powerful forces collide, these heroes face choices that will impact not only their own fates, but the destiny of the Republic in STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES airing Sunday, Aug. 27 (7:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FM-0514) (TV-PG V)

Cast: Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi; Natalie Portman as Sen. Padm� Amidala; Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker; Christopher Lee as Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus; Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu; Frank Oz as Yoda (voice); Ian McDiarmid as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious; Pernilla August as Shmi Skywalker-Lars; Temuera Morrison as Jango Fett; Daniel Logan as Boba Fett.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: KING OF THE HILL, THE SIMPSONS, AMERICAN DAD, FAMILY GUY and THE WAR AT HOME are preempted this night.]