This weekend’s Wonder Con in Anaheim brought us our first clip from Disney XD’s upcoming animated Star Wars Rebels. The CGI series, expected to air later this year, is set between Episodes III & IV, and promises to explore unseen territory in the Star Wars universe.
In this clip we are introduced to Hera, the Twi’lek pilot of the rebel star ship Ghost, and Chopper, the show’s resident astromech droid. You can hear unmistakable musical cues from John Williams’ iconic score and despite keeping the CGI look used on \series, the visual direction is definitely reminiscent of the classic Trilogy.
Here is Lucasfilm’s official synopsis:
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.
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