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Star Wars Resistance, All-New Anime-Inspired Series, Set for Fall Debut | StarWars.com

STAR WARS RESISTANCE, ANIME-INSPIRED SERIES, SET FOR FALL DEBUT
ALL-NEW ANIMATED SERIES WILL FOCUS ON THE ERA BEFORE STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS.

This fall, welcome to the Resistance!

StarWars.com is thrilled to announce that production has begun on Star Wars Resistance, an exciting new animated adventure series about Kazuda Xiono, a young pilot recruited by the Resistance and tasked with a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order. It will premiere this fall on Disney Channel in the U.S. and thereafter, on Disney XD and around the world.

Featuring the high-flying adventure that audiences of all ages have come to expect from Star Wars, Star Wars Resistance — set in the time prior to Star Wars: The Force Awakens — will feature the beloved droid BB-8 alongside ace pilots, colorful new characters and appearances by fan favorites including Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma, voiced by actors Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, respectively.



The series was created by renowned Lucasfilm Animation veteran Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels); executive-produced by Athena Portillo (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Justin Ridge (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) and Brandon Auman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles); and art-directed by Amy Beth Christenson (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels).

“The idea for Star Wars Resistance came out of my interest in World War II aircraft and fighter pilots” said Filoni. “My grandfather was a pilot and my uncle flew and restored planes, so that’s been a big influence on me. There’s a long history of high-speed racing in Star Wars, and I think we’ve captured that sense of excitement in an anime-inspired style, which is something the entire team has been wanting to do for a long time.”

Marc Buhaj, senior vice president, Programming and general manager, Disney XD, said, “Our colleagues at Lucasfilm have created a compelling narrative for an untold moment in the Star Wars galaxy, and we are excited to partner with them again on this new original series. Star Wars Resistance will bring viewers across generations an engaging story with heart, humor and both new and familiar characters.”

In addition to Isaac and Christie, the voice cast includes actors Christopher Sean (Days of Our Lives), Suzie McGrath (East Enders), Scott Lawrence (Legion), Myrna Velasco (Elena of Avalor), Josh Brener (Silicon Valley), Donald Faison (Scrubs), Bobby Moynihan (DuckTales), Jim Rash (Community), and Rachel Butera (Tammy’s Tiny Tea Time).

Follow @StarWars for the latest on #StarWarsResistance and check out StarWars.com for more exciting news on the series.

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So it looks like the series will take place before Episode 7, and the animation will be anime-inspired.

My interest is piqued. :ehh:


I wonder if they'll pick up on the loose plot threads from Rebels (ie. what happened to Ezra and Thrawn, what's going on with Ahsoka, etc.). Might also be a good opportunity to finally give Snoke an origin story.

We might get to see old lady Ahsoka Tano. :heh:

Might also get to see what Luke was up to before Episode 7, if he was doing anything other than sitting on his planet depressed and shyt about what happened with Ben Solo.
 

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I love anything Filoni does. Yet, new Star Wars is all about regression to the known rather than expansion into different eras. There is so much to star wars and the galaxy is so wide that even if they didn't use the old republic as a backdrop they could still use something without having to go to the well of the original or sequel trilogies.

I don't think star wars will ever try a different era until they've ran out of storylines or a renowned director has an idea completely out of the current history.
 

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So Rebels 2.0?

That's what they came up with?

I guess I'll watch it but damn is the really the best that the creative team could do?
 

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Star Wars Resistance, All-New Anime-Inspired Series, Set for Fall Debut | StarWars.com



So it looks like the series will take place before Episode 7, and the animation will be anime-inspired.

My interest is piqued. :ehh:


I wonder if they'll pick up on the loose plot threads from Rebels (ie. what happened to Ezra and Thrawn, what's going on with Ahsoka, etc.). Might also be a good opportunity to finally give Snoke an origin story.

We might get to see old lady Ahsoka Tano. :heh:

Might also get to see what Luke was up to before Episode 7, if he was doing anything other than sitting on his planet depressed and shyt about what happened with Ben Solo.

not sure... I mean Ezra and company would be 30-40 years prior to this taking place...
 
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