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'Star Wars Rebels': New 'Star Wars' animated TV series begins production for 2014 premiere on Disney XD

by jmaloni

Press release

Mon, May 20th 2013 01:45 pm

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 has 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 of 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 Episode 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" (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.

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