Star Wars: Rebels

[bigdaddy313]

I am very happy with what I am hearing about this show, can't wait for an ad.

Multi - series arc, tv-pg ratings and all on Disney-XD, it just says a lot you know.

I wish Marvel would be like this in terms of tone and story telling, it just shows that Disney had nothing to do with the way Marvel cartoon shows are.

[Drakepool]

Originally Posted by bigdaddy313

I wish Marvel would be like this in terms of tone and story telling, it just shows that Disney had nothing to do with the way Marvel cartoon shows are.

Off-topic, but this. Completely this.

[Octoberist]

Teaser for Star Wars Rebels To Air This Monday

We've just received word from Lucasfilm that a short teaser for the highly-anticipated animated series "Star Wars Rebels" will air this coming Monday during the premiere of "Mighty Med" on Disney XD. Tune in on Monday at 8:30 ET/PT to catch the teaser, but if you can't, don't worry, it'll be online shortly after.

The series is set between the events of Episode III and IV -- an era spanning almost two decades never-before explored on-screen. It 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.

"Star Wars Rebels" will be produced by Lucasfilm Animation, featuring many of the key talents that made "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." It is scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, and will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world.

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=109751

[Solidus]

I love the part of hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights. The way Obi-Wan talks about it in ANH is awesome. Something I felt Episode III glossed over too quickly with Order 66. I want to see Vader out there hunting down the Jedi in a scary way. I have a feeling Vader will be in this. I kinda also think Obi-Wan will be in it too. I don't think he sat on Tatooine the whole time. He's more proactive than that. I think he witnesses a lot of the "hunting down" of the Jedi. And helps Bail etc. I think we will see some good ol Obi as well. And Palpatine as well. Probably Tarkin. I'm just running down the list lol.

[Bim]

I dont think i could have handled more of Order 66 in ROTS to be honest. The movie would have been extremely depressing lol. To this day i see that scene and it really saddens me, especially Ki Adi Mundi's death .

I do love the hunting of the jedi bit. Do u think there's a chance we'll see Obi-Wan at some point, ala Last of the Jedi? *crosses fingers* (he kinda does that in that series of books, if u havent read it, Solidus. In facts he helps gather some of the jedi... but there's no happy ending, obviously. Dont wanna give it away in case u havent read them and are interested in doing so lol). I do hope we see Wedge though, he has to be in this! I'd love to see how he ended up in the Rebellion.

[Drakepool]

I'm hoping this means we get clone stormtroopers in the series.

[Hunter Rider]

Hunting the Jedi you say?

[MagnarTheGreat]

Try to contain your excitement over the video, pls.

[antsman41]

Jedi don't rise leading up to Episode 4... trailer fail.

[Bim]

Feels very a new hope-esque (which of course makes sense cause it's leading up to ANH ). It's not much, but i like the direction where we're going in it

[Hunter Rider]

Despite just being a logo teaser I like the fact it pays homage to the classic opening of ANH.

[DarthSkywalker]

I have to wait a year...

[Bim]

Originally Posted by DarthSkywalker

I have to wait a year...

I dont, i will see this soon! (Of course that's a lie. Quit acting as if you're the only one who has to wait )

[FCEEVIPER]

Originally Posted by MagnarTheGreat

Try to contain your excitement over the video, pls.

It's funny, I DVR'ed that stupid show but the teaser was not there. Btw I just saw bits of that show it was attached to and the kids show looked horrible.

[Hordakfan]

They should have chosen Jim Cummings as narrator.

This should be as good as Tron Uprising

[Grievous]

Even though it's YouTube, comments for the teaser look mostly negative, with just as many thumbs down as ups. I find it a little silly to already be getting upset over a teaser logo.

[FCEEVIPER]

[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.[/B]
-New York Comic Con

[MagnarTheGreat]

Star Wars Rebels Introduces The Evil Empire At New York Comic Con – Lots More Details

Though animation on Star Wars Rebels has yet to begin in earnest, the show was still able to hold an exciting panel at New York Comic Con this afternoon. New concept art was shown, a new promo video – without footage – was unspooled and discussion revealed many new details, though almost entirely centred on the villains. The heroes and The Ghost, their space ship, were left pretty much out of the picture entirely.

The show is set some fourteen years after the end of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and during the rise of The Galactic Empire. At this point, the Empire was embraced as a welcome change, and the show will detail the turning of this tide, the dawning realisation that things aren’t going to work out.

It’s maybe also worth pointing out that the timing means the show will take place when Leia was a teenager, and the Rebels of the title are going to be adolescent too – not that this was acknowledged during the panel – so I believe she may well turn up. I can imagine her being the hot pin-up Princess at least.

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All new is the chief villain, The Inquisitor, on the hunt for Jedi. You can see him at the head of this post.

I imagine he’ll be possessed of fear, surprise, ruthless efficiency, and an almost fanatical devotion to the Emperor. As well as his nice black uniform and a lightsaber, seemingly with two blades in a Darth Maul-style.

None of the Rebels-era Stormtroopers are clones, though some are trained by aged clones. Apparently this comes from Lucas’ notes. Some Jedi will appear, somehow, though details were fuzzy. Also unclear were the possibility of Clone Wars characters turning up – apparently, it could happen. There will be bounty hunters, too, as the underworld has a presence in this story.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/10/...ork-comic-con/

Official Plot Blurb For Star Wars Rebels – But Can We Expect Artoo And Threepio?

Contrast and compare the official plot blurb for the upcoming Star Wars Rebels with what I told you previously.

First up, a version from Lucasfilm themselves:

Star Wars Rebels continues the epic tradition of the legendary Star Wars saga with all-new exciting, action-packed adventures. It is a dark time in the galaxy, as the evil Galactic Empire tightens its grip of power from world to world. As the series begins, Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet, ruling with an iron fist and ruining the lives of its people. But there are a select few who are brave enough to stand up against the endless Stormtroopers and TIE fighters of the Empire: the clever and motley crew of the starship Ghost. Together, this ragtag group will face threatening new villains, have thrilling adventures, and become heroes.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/10/...-and-threepio/

NYCC 2013: MEET THE INQUISITOR, THE NEW FACE OF EVIL IN STAR WARS REBELS

http://starwars.com/news/nycc-2013-m...rs-rebels.html

[Rorschach2012]

The Inquisitor looks ****ing awesome!!!!!!! Very excited about this show.

[Hunter Rider]

OH YES!!!!!! Just hearing the music makes me giddy and I love how enthusiastic Filoni is about Star Wars.

The idea of the Rebels starting out as a ragtag group on a ship called The Ghost is great and I'm glad we will be getting bounty hunters!

R2 and 3P0 need to be in this, can't break the streak!

Filoni is right about each era having a marquee villain and no franchise has created as many classic villains as Star Wars IMO, and it looks like The Inquisitor will keep the tradition going!

[Sawyer]

Wonder who will be voicing him...

[Solidus]

Looks great, I think this sub form should at least be called Star Wars The Clone Wars/Rebels.

[Spider-Gnome]

Of course, I'd like to see Vader actually doing the hunting down as we've been told. But, this crew has done a great job on Clone Wars. so we'll see how this goes...

[smallville fan]

Originally Posted by Sawyer

Wonder who will be voicing him...

I'm willing to bet Sam Witwer would be a candidate

[Hunter Rider]

Originally Posted by Solidus

Looks great, I think this sub form should at least be called Star Wars The Clone Wars/Rebels.

http://forums.superherohype.com/forumdisplay.php?f=627