Posted on Monday, May 20th, 2013 by Angie Han

Disney’s merger of Lucasfilm led to a origination of new films, though it also spelled a finish for a garland of a studio’s other properties. Among those were Star Wars: The Clone Wars, that “wound down” progressing this year after 5 seasons on a Cartoon Network.

But a universe far, distant divided isn’t staying off a tiny shade for long. Disney has only announced a start of prolongation on Star Wars Rebels, a new charcterised uncover entrance to Disney XD in 2014. Get some-more information and an early behind-the-scenes demeanour after a jump.

The new array chronicles a roughly two-decade duration between Episode III: Revenge of a Sith and Episode IV: A New Hope, during that “the Empire is securing a hold on a universe and sport down a final of a Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion opposite a Empire is holding shape.” That’s about as specific as Disney is peaceful to get with a plotline right now — any offer information is “a closely rhythmical tip during this point,” says a press release.

Fans anguish a finish of The Clone Wars can comfort themselves with a believe that Star Wars Rebels will share during slightest a small of a same DNA. Clone Wars supervising executive Dave Filoni will offer as an executive writer on a new series, along with Greg Weisman (Young Justice, Gargoyles). Simon Kinberg, who’s producing Episode VII and essay one of a arriving spinoffs, is also executive producing and will coop a initial episode.

The uncover will premiere in tumble 2014 with an hourlong special on Disney Channel before relocating to a long-term home during Disney XD. The initial genuine demeanour during Star Wars Rebels is approaching to arrive after this summer during Star Wars Celebration Europe in Germany, though we can get a look behind a screen below.

[Sources: Deadline, NYT]

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