Rebels New Star Wars Show on Disney XD?

[FCEEVIPER]

 

[Solidus]

Well there is a picture on TFN of Dave doing "research" for the next show, which is him opening up a Toy TIE fighter. Interesting indeed.

 

[Gianakin_]

There's no way they're not going at least post-RotS.

 

[Bim]

I really want something set between episodes III and IV, but i get the feeling that whatever Filoni is working on wont be it.

 

[James]

I'm hoping for something post VI.

 

[Mr. Dent]

I'm just hoping it won't be a pile of ****. Disney hasn't impressed me with what they've done with Marvel Animation aside from Avengers EMH. That may be just that Marvel Animation sucks though.

I wonder if this will be CGI series or hand drawn?

 

[Spider-Gnome]

I'm just hoping it won't be a pile of ****. Disney hasn't impressed me with what they've done with Marvel Animation

Agree. I took out the Avengers stuff because I think that was around before the Disney takeover.

And although I would like to see the Clone Wars crew continue with a series between III and IV, the most sense is a series post Jedi, setting up for Episode VII. Would like it in the same style as Clone Wars.

 

[Gianakin_]

Strangely, I never wanted to see the post-RotS, pre-ANH era, for some reason. I'm hoping for post-RotJ stuff.

 

[Solidus]

Star Wars Rebels is official.

It will take place in between III and IV (which kinda surprised me but not in a bad way).

http://www.theforce.net/story/front/LFL_Announces_New_Animated_Series_Star_Wars_Rebels_152021.asp

REBELS
NEW STAR WARS ANIMATED TELEVISION SERIES
BEGINS PRODUCTION FOR 2014 PREMIERE
ON DISNEY XD CHANNELS AROUND THE WORLD

--Special Event Telecast to First Air on Disney Channel --


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 (http://www.starwarscelebration.eu/) 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 www.StarWars.com and on Facebook at facebook.com/starwarsrebels

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0bdfFos3PYQ

Very excited after seeing that video.

 

[Drakepool]

Dave Filoni and Greg Weisman?

I'm sold.

Setting it between ROTS and ANH is just icing on the cake.

Just hope it lasts more than two seasons.

 

[Doctor Jones]

Oh yes. Yes please. Also using McQaurie art as a basis? Double yes.

 

[Bim]

Well, well well!! I wanted a show set between episodes III and IV, so consider me very happy. I stand corrected though, i didnt think Filoni was working on this lol.

I cant help but feel that they could have given CW a proper closure and then have this show pick up where CW left off (after Order 66)... but no use in dwelling on that i guess. I just hope it's awesome, cause that's a time period i'm really excited about t:

 

[Gianakin_]

Great timing, this getting announced and poster right after my post.

Well, hopefully it's good. It's Filoni and Weisman, so they'll probably win me over, despite the era they're using.

 

[Hordakfan]

Sounds awesome to have the Gargoyles maker do it.

Now how about Indiana Jones as an animated show next?