Shortly after Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm back in October, it was announced that a new animated series was on its way, entitled Star Wars Rebels. Little has been known about the show, until series producer Dave Filoni showed off some concept art at a Star Wars Celebration event held in Essen, Germany .
The concept art offers a glimpse at the visual style of the new series, along with a first look at the Ghost - the spaceship of the "yet-to-be-named" main character said to be a very central part of the show. It was also mentioned that Rebels would take place between Episode III and Episode IV, "following the rebellion as it reforms to fight the Empire, which is intent on destroying the last of the Jedi Knights".
Back in May, Filoni said that the new series' visual style would be heavily influenced by the original trilogy's concept artist, Ralph McQuarrie. Judging by this early preview, it seems to be holding true.
You can check out some of the shows concept art, including the Ghost below after the break.
Star Wars Rebels is expected to hit the small screen during the fall of 2014 on Disney XD.
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