STAR WARS Is Getting a LEGO Animated Series Called THE FREEMAKER ADVENTURES
There's a new Star Wars animated series headed to Disney XD! The series is called LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, and as you might expect, it will blend the humor of the LEGO brand with the awesomeness of Star Wars.
The adventure series is set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and it will introduce a new batch of heroes and villains along with several other familiar Star Wars characters.
The story will center on a family of scavengers named the Freemakers and how they make a living in the galaxy building and selling starships from the scoured debris of space battles strewn throughout the galaxy.
When their youngest discovers a natural connection with the Force through an ancient artifact — the Kyber Saber — his world is turned upside down, and he and his family are thrown into an epic struggle against the Empire to restore peace and freedom to the galaxy. Throughout their adventures, the Freemakers explore new worlds, meet new and familiar characters, and learn the true value of what it means to be a family.
This sounds like it could be a fun and enjoyable series. I know for a fact my kids will love it. Jill Wilfert, vice president, licensing & entertainment at the LEGO Group had this to say in a statement:
“We are very excited to launch for the first time a TV series with Disney XD. The creative team behind The Freemaker Adventures is extremely talented, and the series is a great testament to our longstanding and successful partnership with Lucasfilm and Disney. The show masterfully combines the rich heritage of storytelling, great characters, action, and adventure in a galaxy far, far away with the creativity, imagination, and humor that only LEGO Star Wars can deliver. We are sure fans young and old are going to love the show.”
Carrie Beck, vice president, animation development at Lucasfilm added:
“With The Freemaker Adventures we are thrilled to bring all-new stories to life that could only be realized in the LEGO Star Wars universe. We are embarking on an unprecedented collaboration that will allow us to extend the narrative experience of the Star Wars saga with the same playful spirit that’s always made LEGO Star Wars so much fun to watch. We are so thankful to have such great partners in the LEGO Group, Disney XD, and series developers Bill Motz and Bob Roth.”
The series is being developed by Bill Motz and Bob Roth (Penguins of Madagascar), with Torsten Jacobson (LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales) and Jill Wilfert (The LEGO Movie) as executive producers alongside producers Carrie Beck (Star Wars Rebels), Jason Cosler (LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Avengers Reassembled!), Jake Blais, and John McCormack.
The series is set to debut this summer!
Source: Star Wars