James Earl Jones Returns as Darth Vader in STAR WARS REBELS
I couldn't be more excited to report that James Earl Jones is reprising his role as Darth Vader in Star Wars Rebels! How freakin' awesome is that?? I'm beside myself with excitement! Okay, that's enough exclamation points.
Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion was a fantastic start to the new series. The kids and I had a great time watching it, and it's only going to get better from here. The movie episode is currently making the rounds on iTunes, Amazon streaming, and Disney XD. It was also announced that ABC will broadcast an alternate version of Spark of Rebellion on Sunday, October 26th.
The coolest part about this ABC broadcast is that it will include a scene with Darth Vader, and that is when we will be able to hear the magically menacing voice of Jones as the villainous character again.
Here's the full press release with all the information that you need to know:
The critically-acclaimed epic adventure Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion will air on ABC on Sunday, October 26 (7:00 p.m. ET/PT). Executive Producer Dave Filoni states, "We wanted to do something special for the ABC broadcast. We've added a scene which gives audiences insight into the Inquisitor and includes a cameo by Darth Vader voiced by the distinguished actor James Earl Jones."
The television movie Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion delivered 6.5-million viewers in its premieres on Disney Channel and Disney XD around the world including the U.S. and 16 markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa and Canada. The Star Wars Rebels weekly series on Disney XD (Mondays 9:00 p.m. ET/PT), has been renewed for a second season.
Set between the events of Star Wars Episodes III and IV, the Star Wars Rebels story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost – cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the "muscle" Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and grumpy old astromech droid Chopper – will face threatening new villains, embark on thrilling adventures and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.
The voice cast includes Freddie Prinze Jr. as Kanan, Vanessa Marshall as Hera, Steve Blum as Zeb, Tiya Sircar as Sabine, Taylor Gray as Ezra, David Oyelowo as Agent Kallus and Jason Isaacs as the Inquisitor.
Star Wars Rebels is created by Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Simon Kinberg (X-Men: Days of Future Past, Sherlock Holmes), and Carrie Beck. The Lucasfilm Animation production is also executive-produced by Filoni and Kinberg as well as Greg Weisman (Gargoyles).
The second episode of Star Wars Rebels is called "Droids in Distress," and it's currently available as a free HD download here. The episode will feature a nod to Disneyland's Star Tours ride and some voice work by Paul Reubens.