With JJ Abrams currently working hard on the next big screen STAR WARS installment, and the discontinuation of STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, fans may be hungry for some Lucasfilm fulfillment right now. This fall sees the premiere of STAR WARS REBELS, a new animated series on Disney XD that feels like a more kid-friendly version of THE CLONE WARS, and is even under the direction of CLONE WARS mastermind Dave Filoni. Last night on Disney XD folks got to see STAR WARS-themed episodes of KIKCIN’ IT and PHINEAS AND FERB, and were treated to a special 7-minute preview of REBELS, which you can now watch below. This was promoted as the first seven minutes of the show, and plays that way, so we’re guessing that’s exactly what it is. We’re introduced to the principal characters, and get a vibe of the show’s tone, which appears to be lighthearted and fun. The voice cast includes Steve Blum, Greg Ellis, Taylor Gray, Vanessa Marshall, David Oyelowo, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Tiya Sircar. Take a look for yourself and tell us your thoughts in the comments.
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. The clever and motley crew of the starship Ghost is amongst a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, this ragtag group will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
