Dave Filoni Reveals ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Logo, Concept Art, And Details
The ongoing Star Wars Celebration Europe II gathering in Messe Essen, Germany, has yielded some new details aboutStar Wars Episode VII, including theconfirmationthat John Williams would return to provide the score. But wasn’t the only new project discussed at the event.
AnimatorDave Filonitook the stage to for a panel aboutStar Wars Rebels, the animated Disney XD series scheduled to premiere next year. We firstgot windof the project back in May. This weekend, Filoni was able to share some new details and imagery from the show, including the new logo and a couple bits of concept art. Hit the jump to check it all out.
As previouslyreported,Star Wars Rebelstakes place during the two-decade period betweenEpisode III – Revenge of the SithandEpisode IV – A New Hope. The series will center around a teen character, and chronicle the birth of the Rebel Alliance.
The logo, as you’ve probably figured out, can be seen in the header image above. The orange and black color scheme is intended to echo the flight suits worn by the rebel pilots in the original trilogy.
The first piece of concept art below depicts the Ghost, the main character’s ship. Described as a cross between a B-17 and the Millennium Falcon, it’s meant to feel like a “home” on the series.
Filoni citedRalph McQuarrieas a key influence on the show. After going back and looking at McQuarrie’s original artwork, he found that McQuarrie’s designs often differed slightly from the finished products that made it to the screen. That suited Filoni just fine.
“We wanted to create a look for this part of Star Wars that precedesA New Hopeby just a little bit,” Filonisaid. “We have created a set of digital brushes that replicate McQuarrie’s style. […] We’re going for something that’s much more an illustrative look.”
In addition to the hi-res concept art below,Bleeding Coolwas able to snap pictures of a few other bits of concept art shown at the panel, including one of a McQuarrie-inspired Stormtrooper.
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Star Wars Rebelswill premiere with a one-hour special on Disney Channel in Fall 2014 before moving to its permanent home on Disney XD.
[Additional source:StarWars.com]
