Frankly Chewbacca could have been the worst player in the entire Star Wars universe.

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Why would some fans be so worked up about whether or not "Clone Wars" gets Chewbacca right?

CNN: 'Clone Wars' goes full-on Wookiee tonight

Tonight's introduction of Chewbacca might be the first time some kids come into contact with the tall, lovable Wookiee, Filoni said.

CNN: 'Clone Wars' goes full-on Wookiee tonight

Chewbacca, the most famous Wookiee of the Star Wars universe, is making his debut on the animated show's Season 3 finale.

CNN: 'Clone Wars' goes full-on Wookiee tonight

Older fans love Chewbacca for his heroism, said Kathleen Saracen, the manager of Titan Games and Comics in Smyrna, Georgia.

CNN: 'Clone Wars' goes full-on Wookiee tonight

Filoni knows there are those fans who scrutinize the introduction of Chewbacca.

CNN: 'Clone Wars' goes full-on Wookiee tonight

The 1970s saw Freeborn make a vital contribution to the Star Wars universe, for which he helped create such enduring characters as Chewbacca, Jabba the Hutt and Yoda.

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In real life I have a strong aversion to overly hirsute men, but I've always had a soft spot for the 200 hundred year old, 2-meter tall wookiee Chewbacca.

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That's probably because "Clone Wars" supervising director Dave Filoni made sure Mayhew came to the Skywalker Ranch so the show's artists could learn how the original Chewbacca walked, moved his head and made facial expressions.

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