New Animated Series Star Wars Rebels Coming Fall 2014

***Lynk Former*** · 05-20-2013, 11:11 AM

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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.

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Source: http://starwars.com/news/new-animate...fall-2014.html

Interesting... wonder what this means for the live-action TV series prospects...

Alexrd · 05-20-2013, 11:50 AM

At least they are not focusing on the sequel era, which I was afraid of.

beanlord56 · 05-20-2013, 11:57 AM

I'm curious about what art style they're going for. Are they going for the cartoony/comic-ish style they used in The Clone Wars? A more realistic and gritty style? Somewhere in between? Something else entirely?

Alexrd · 05-20-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by beanlord56

Are they going for the cartoony/comic-ish style they used in The Clone Wars?

I hope so. It looks good and doesn't age fast.

Shem · 05-20-2013, 03:22 PM

So how does this affect The Force Unleashed storyline?

Alexrd · 05-20-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Shem

So how does this affect The Force Unleashed storyline?

I believe it won't. We may even see some of those events from someone else's perspective.

**mimartin** · 05-20-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shem

So how does this affect The Force Unleashed storyline?

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Originally Posted by Alexrd

I believe it won't. We may even see some of those events from someone else's perspective.

wait how could you have a story about the Rebels and not have it include the person that most helped to create the Rebel Alliance. Hell the symbol of the Rebellion is Starkiller's family crest. As far as I am concern they can destroy any semblance of canon from The Force Unleashed. It will just make me more likely to watch this.

Fallen Guardian · 05-20-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by beanlord56

I'm curious about what art style they're going for. Are they going for the cartoony/comic-ish style they used in The Clone Wars? A more realistic and gritty style? Somewhere in between? Something else entirely?

I hope it's something more like the style seen in TOR's cinematic trailers.

**Char Ell** · 05-20-2013, 06:16 PM

VentureBeat has an article that postulates on the possible gaming tie-ins for this new series.
http://venturebeat.com/2013/05/20/st...he-clone-wars/

I don't get Disney XD and am not sure that I will want to pay more than I already do for my cable TV. It will probably depend on the Star Wars Rebels series premiere which will apparently air as a 1-hour episode on Disney Channel (which I do get) before it makes the move to Disney XD. I have to admit I'm excited to see X-wings and TIE fighters again.

Alexrd · 05-20-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fallen Guardian

I hope it's something more like the style seen in TOR's cinematic trailers.

It won't.

supreme kotor · 05-20-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by beanlord56

I'm curious about what art style they're going for. Are they going for the cartoony/comic-ish style they used in The Clone Wars? A more realistic and gritty style? Somewhere in between? Something else entirely?

If I had to make a guess I'm gonna say there going to use the same cartoon animation program used in Disney XD's Max Steel.

**Prime** · 05-20-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shem

So how does this affect The Force Unleashed storyline?

Time to overwrite that fanon!

Liking the idea for this show!

Q · 05-20-2013, 11:42 PM

The Rebellion era? Awesome! Sign me up.

Good to see that Filoni still has a job.

Fallen Guardian · 05-21-2013, 11:58 AM

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It won't.

I know it's a long shot since it'll be airing on Disney Channel and Disney XD, and the primary audience of those two channels is children, but have they made any concrete announcement specifically stating they won't have a style at least similar to that?

Pho3nix · 05-21-2013, 04:16 PM

The thing is though, many Jedi weren't around during the "Rebellion" era... and that's what the kids want and are expecting.

Alexrd · 05-21-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pho3nix

The thing is though, many Jedi weren't around during the "Rebellion" era... and that's what the kids want and are expecting.

"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."

I believe we'll see Jedi.

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I know it's a long shot since it'll be airing on Disney Channel and Disney XD

It has nothing to do with the channel it will be airing. That type of animation is simply too expensive to use on a full fledged movie, let alone a TV series. That's why it's only used on trailers and ads due to their short nature.

Besides, I'm not seeing them waste the amount of assets they've created with TCW. The style of the series is already a trademark of Lucasfilm Animation.

Col_Zechs · 05-22-2013, 12:21 PM

Looking forward to this. Hope the animation style isn't kiddy like and is gritty and more mature looking. It would be cool if they have the Mad Jedi Joruus C' Baoth in it.

Pho3nix · 05-22-2013, 12:45 PM

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"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."

I believe we'll see Jedi.

Indeed, but I'm afraid the kiddies are going to expect it to be like the Clone Wars show.

Miltiades · 05-22-2013, 12:59 PM

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Indeed, but I'm afraid the kiddies are going to expect it to be like the Clone Wars show.

Boy are they going to be surprised when they see Jedi being cut down like the animals they are. (Empire Forever!

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At least it's not the Clone Wars, for once. I might be one board for this.