Star Wars Rebels Coming Fall 2014

[Darth Waller]

https://starwars.com/news/new-animated-series-star-wars-rebels-coming-fall-2014.html

Production has begun on Star Wars Rebels, an exciting, all-new animated television series based on one of the greatest entertainment franchises of all time. Scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, it will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world.

Leading the development of the series is a creative team of exceptional talent. Screenwriter/producer Simon Kinberg (X-Men: First Class, Sherlock Holmes, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) is an executive producer on Star Wars Rebels and will write the premiere episode. He is joined by Dave Filoni as executive producer, who served as supervising director of the Emmy nominated Star Wars: The Clone Wars since 2008. Executive producer Greg Weisman brings with him a wealth of animation experience with credits such as Young Justice, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Gargoyles.

Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, said, "The entire team at Lucasfilm has provided extraordinary creativity and innovation for over three decades, and we're thrilled to be bringing the expansive and imaginative world of Star Wars to Disney XD's viewers."

"I couldn't be more excited to explore new corners of the Star Wars universe," said Kathleen Kennedy, president, Lucasfilm. "I think Star Wars Rebels will capture the look, feel and fun that both kids and their parents love about Star Wars."

The action-filled series is set between the events of Episode III and IV -- an era spanning almost two decades never-before explored on-screen. Star Wars Rebels takes place in a time where the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape. Details about the show are a closely guarded secret at this point.

Star Wars Rebels will be produced by Lucasfilm Animation, featuring many of the key talents that made Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Fans attending Star Wars Celebration Europe will be the first to get an exclusive look at the new series. Casting will be announced at a later date. More information about this developing project will be found on StarWars.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/starwarsrebels.

 

[Darth Waller]

At least Dave Filoni is involved.

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[IrishJedi]

I can only muster a "meh" at this point. Star Wars has been so run into the ground, and I'd rather wait for EP7 to see anything new. But we'll see how it goes...

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

I'll check it out

 

[Shropt]

And the Star Wars overkill begins. Guess we'll finally explore the time between 3 & 4.

 

[Something Sexy]

If it is anything like the last couple seasons of Clone Wars then this should be pretty badass.

 

[Darth Snoopy]

I'll be checking this out too.

 

[Darth Waller]

And they'll be using McQuarrie concept art for some ideas.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

^ Wow!!! Now THAT is worth getting excited over!

I'm really looking forward to future developments on this. It's an excellent era to be exploring, so sounds promising.

I'm also looking forward to some awesome OT animated figures too.

 

[Shropt]

Give me stormtroopers with colored stripes and I will rampage.

 

[a-dev]

They lost me at ''all new animated''. I've had quite enough of animated Star Wars. Essentially its all we've gotten since 2002

 

[IrishJedi]

I do love the idea of using the original McQuarrie designs as the visual backdrop for the show. That's awesome news and the most exciting thing about this, so far.

Just please, no goddamn Ahsoka.

 

[Shadow5]

Just please, no goddamn Ahsoka.

I'll respectfully disagree. I'd love to see her story continue.

 

[galactiboy]

Sounds like it could be a lot of fun. Clone Wars had some really great and enjoyable episodes. Something like this w/o the hinderance of being tied to the PT could really be a lot of fun.

 

[Shadow5]

Sounds like it could be a lot of fun. Clone Wars had some really great and enjoyable episodes. Something like this w/o the hinderance of being tied to the PT could really be a lot of fun.

18 years. Such a vast era to explore. This has me unbelievably excited.

 

[The Josh]

I'll give it a go.

 

[Khev]

At least Dave Filoni is involved.

I see Disney fired his cowboy hat as part of the acquisition.

That said I love the idea of an animated show with the quality of the CW set during the OT (or close to it.)

 

[Darth Waller]

His hat is on his main office desk. You see it when the camera comes in.

 

[DarthNeil]

And they'll be using McQuarrie concept art for some ideas.

That's the best news.

 

[barryo]

Give me stormtroopers with colored stripes and I will rampage.

nah, just hot chick rebel pilots in skin tight flight suits............