At the STAR WARS Celebration a few weeks ago…
…The Powers That Be discussed unaired episodes of the roundly wonderful CLONE WARS animated series. These eps were part of a large number of installments which were in varying stages of development/completion when the show was discontinued.
‘Story reels’ for these episodes…essentially ’works-in-progress’ versions…have found their way to the official STAR WARS website, but they're also embedded here for your enjoyment. When watching a story reel, one can totally sense story structure, action movements, etc. - it’s simply not finished yet. Even in this unpolished state, they’re pretty great.
Part 1...
Part 2...
A Distant Echo - Star Wars: The Clone Wars Story Reel on Disney Video
Part 3...
On the Wings of Keeradaks - Star Wars: The Clone Wars Story Reel on Disney Video
Part 4...
Unfinished Business - Star Wars: The Clone Wars Story Reel on Disney Video
Some nifty concept art from the same ep has been brought online…
You can find much more HERE.
I love that the LFL/Disney folks are doing this. CLONE WARS was far, far too good to be completely forgotten.
Meanwhile, Disney XD has revealed that the opening episode of STAR WARS REBELS Season 2 - The Siege of Lothal - will transmit on the network on June 20. Further S2 episodes will come around in the Fall. The Siege of Lothal debuted at Celebration and I’ve heard great things about it - the game is apparently amped up considerably here.
Here’s a press release on the matter…
The highly anticipated "Star Wars Rebels" season two is set to premiere on SATURDAY, JUNE 20 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD. The season will kick-off with a special one-hour movie event "Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal." Following the one-hour movie event, the season will continue to rollout new episodes in the fall. Recently revealed at Star Wars Celebration, the exciting new season is filled with more thrilling adventures with the Rebels that will include appearances by fan-favorite characters Darth Vader, Ahsoka Tano, Captain Rex, Wolffe and Gregor.
Additionally, Disney XD will be celebrating "May the 4th Be With You," the fan-proclaimed Star Wars holiday, beginning FRIDAY, MAY 1 through MONDAY, MAY 4. The force-filled programming weekend will include the following:
- "Star Wars Rebels: The Ultimate Guide," a half-hour special recapping the entire first season of "Star Wars Rebels" will debut Monday, May 4 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT)
- Marathons of "Star Wars Rebels" season one and "LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles."
- Sneak peek at "LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales," an all-new series of event specials that will premiere on Disney XD this summer.
- Star Wars-inspired episodes of "Phineas and Ferb," "Kickin' It" and "Lab Rats."
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Glen Oliver
“Merrick”
