Star
Wars Rebels is set between Episodes’ III and IV, in an era spanning almost two
decades. It’s a time where the Empire is beginning to take control over the
galaxy, the Jedi knights are for the most part extinct and a rebellion is
starting to take shape.
Star
Wars Rebels premieres in the Fall 2014.
“Star
Wars Rebels Executive Producer Dave Filoni pulled back the curtain on
Lucasfilm's highly anticipated animated series for Star Wars Celebration Europe
attendees today, discussing the huge influence of original Star Wars concept
artist Ralph McQuarrie on the look and feel of the show, and revealing the
series' unique logo and select designs.
Filoni
talked at length about the use of McQuarrie art as a springboard for the
series, showcasing many works from the original trilogy, including landscapes
and characters, and detailing how they inform the visual identity of Star Wars
Rebels.
For
Star Wars Rebels, fans were given their first look at the Ghost, which will be
the main character's ship and play a big part in the series, as well as a
computer rendering of a very McQuarrie-esque Stormtrooper, the interior of a
Star Destroyer, and more. The show's logo, a minimalist yet powerful design, is
notable for its orange and black color scheme, which recalls the flight suit
colors of Rebel pilots in the original Star Wars trilogy.
While
unable to attend in person, Executive Producers Simon Kinberg and Greg Weisman
shared their excitement for the series in a video message recorded specifically
for Celebration attendees.
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.”
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