Simon Kinberg on STAR WARS REBELS' Connection to EPISODE VII
We've already heard rumors about the new animated series Star Wars Rebels connecting to Star Wars: Episode VII, but now it has been confirmed by screenwriter Simon Kinberg in an interview with EW. He talks a little bit about the process of how that all works in the statement below.
"It's a very integrated process, there’s real communication between all the filmmakers because we're all part of a larger timeline. There is absolutely communication and integration between the different stories. We are very aware of what they're doing in VII, and we also have to click into place with Episode IV."
So not only will Rebels bridge the gap between the original and prequel trilogies, which will include lots of "set-ups and Easter eggs," they'll also be preparing fans for what to expect in the movie when it's released next December. He goes on to tease:
"There are characters, vehicles, imagery that are introduced in the show before we've ever seen them in the movies, possibly including VII."
How cool is that!? It gives fans of the franchise even more of a reason to watch the animated series. Star Wars Rebels is set to premiere as a TV movie on Friday, October 3rd at 9:00 p.m. on Disney Channel, and the series itself starts on Monday, October 13th 9:00 p.m. on Disney XD.
I've also included some newly released images from the series.
