UPDATE! Check Out The First 7 Minutes of Star Wars: Rebels in French! Now in English!

Star Wars Rebels

You can see the first 7 minutes of Star Wars: Rebels today at 9 pm ET on Disney XD before Phineas and Ferb Star Wars. But if you don’t want to wait for another 7 hours hit the jump for the first 7 minutes in French…

 

Via StarWars-Universe:

 

 

UPDATE!

 

And now, the English version is here. Enjoy!

 

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167 thoughts on “UPDATE! Check Out The First 7 Minutes of Star Wars: Rebels in French! Now in English!

  • August 4, 2014 at 9:18 pm
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    I know this sounds pessimistic but from what I saw I feel like it’s a downgrade from Clone Wars

    • August 4, 2014 at 9:26 pm
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      I quite honestly didn’t think it could get any worse than TCW, that is until I saw this video… the animation, the voice acting, the childish battle sequences, the dialogue; where to begin?

      • August 4, 2014 at 9:29 pm
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        Am I the only one who is gravely discouraged by Sabine’s pink Mando armor? How does she expect to remain incognito at all?

        • August 6, 2014 at 4:26 am
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          Watch out. That might be sexist.

      • August 4, 2014 at 9:37 pm
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        Get any worse than the clone wars? YOU ARE BUGGIN! That show had some AMAZING moments. Some of the best star wars stuff I’ve ever seen came from TCW.

        Shame on You

        • August 4, 2014 at 9:47 pm
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          You are entitled to your own opinion as I am to mine.

          • August 4, 2014 at 10:53 pm
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            Well we know from the first teasers this won’t have the quality of TCW. I was hopeless about that but think about it: they’ve created this show from scratch within one year. I’m sure this is the best they can get for their first season. In the last (and outstanding) seasons of TCW the show was under control, the team was used tp work together and many characters and sets were already created. Let’s give this some time.

            And yes, Sabine’s armour is the worst visual StarWars has had since JarJar.

          • August 4, 2014 at 10:59 pm
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            enough of the jar jar hate. jeez.

          • August 5, 2014 at 12:00 am
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            Saying “enough of the Jar Jar hate” on a Star Wars fan forum…

          • August 5, 2014 at 12:06 am
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            What? You truly are stupid enough to think that every single Star Wars fan is entertained with the relentless Episode I bashing? I for one am sick and tired of it. Now back to the Rebels discussion please…

          • August 5, 2014 at 12:13 am
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            I must be. Every Star Wars fan I’ve ever talked to has expressed almost the exact same feelings towards the infamous Gungan. You sir, should be proud to be one of the first I’ve met who actually enjoys his presence in the PT. I’m sure the majority of fans find him to be unbearably annoying.

          • August 5, 2014 at 12:20 am
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            Anon @ 00:13

            There are stupid things in the saga besides Jar jar, you know. I’m just sick how people like you are tunnel-visioned enough to focus your hate on one dumb aspect of one movie and forget everything else dumb about the other films, particularly the Original Trilogy.

          • August 5, 2014 at 12:28 am
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            What an arrogant train of thought… FYI, I actually enjoyed a lot of the prequels and have not overlooked the faults in the OT (which there are quite a few). When compared, it’s clear that the PT was nothing but a marketing ploy. There’s little artistic value in all three, IMO. The craftsmanship, the rawness the skin and bone feel of the OT is much of why it is superior in my mind. That and the acting blows Hayden Christensen’s sorry ass out of the kiddie pool.

          • August 5, 2014 at 3:20 am
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            Yeah whatever. I don’t watch Star Wars for good dialogue or artistic value, Original Trilogy included. Btw, if the prequels were a marketing ploy, what exactly do you call Rebels?

          • August 5, 2014 at 4:19 pm
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            And who the hell are you to tell me what reason I have to watch Star Wars?

          • August 5, 2014 at 10:51 pm
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            And who the hell are YOU for trying to do the same thing to me?

          • August 5, 2014 at 11:23 pm
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            Please specify when I did this exactly.

          • August 5, 2014 at 3:00 am
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            You can be entitled to your own opinion, of course. But there is also right and wrong, and your take on TCW is just disgustingly wrong. Watch the episode “LAWLESS” and then tell me TCW isn’t good. I dare you

          • August 5, 2014 at 6:01 am
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            Tcw isn’t good. In fact it sucks. But in fairness it never stood a chance given the fact that it is derived from those god awful Pt.

          • August 6, 2014 at 12:41 pm
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            Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2014) suffered from a really bad start , that “movie” and carried a inconsistent tone and quality. Some of the Episode were very good but a’lot of them were mediocre and a few were terrible.

      • August 5, 2014 at 1:09 am
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        You’re criticizing the acting and dialog already? At least wait till you hear it in english

    • August 5, 2014 at 3:46 am
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      After watching it, what keeps running through my head is…WHY exactly are these animated shows considered cannon again? Ugh. As far as I’m concerned, the episodic movies are the only real cannon. Everything else can be enjoyed (if possible) and discarded. TCW animated show sucked and this looks like it will too.

      Kids can enjoy it, but it is what it is.

      • August 5, 2014 at 12:40 pm
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        Big daddy Dave: yet another example of how feebly unartistic and unimaginative a lot of Star Wars fans are. You like most people who criticize the PT and especially TCW, probably watched a total of two episodes. Whoever commented toward the top about letting the show get it’s footing before black balling it, is INDEED correct. Because the clone wars show, after about 8 episodes in, was pretty damn amazing. It truly hit it’s stride with the Ryloth episodes. And if you don’t know what I’m talking about, then it’s obvious my point is valid. If you can watch those episodes, and not see the appeal of TCW’s, then I think you just might be yet another bull-headed moron who simply refuses to accept anything new.

        And furthermore to fans that can’t find anything they like in the PT, you should just stick to watching the OT a million and one times. Cause the ST won’t work for ya either. The PT has (hold your shock) much more depth than the original trilogy. The politics, the subplot, understanding with imagination how and why the Jedi and sith could do what they do. The fact that Lucas was trying to relay the message that the Jedi were actually the problem with the force. And how it was unbalanced. The entire PT, and Clone wars show, takes an open imagination, yet a deeper understanding of what is going on in the Star Wars galaxy, to get it. That’s why it “failed” according to a lot of hateful fans. Cause it wasn’t simply rebels vs empire. Oh and it had awesome light saber fights. How dare George lucas ruin out childhood with adding more to the story, lots of action, and a deep plot. Sooo stupid of him. And really stupid of him to try and create a goofy comic relief character like Jar jar binks. I’m still convinced most people laughed at and with him until pure negativity creeped into people’s heads and ruined it due to other people bashing it. What spreads quicker than negativity?

        • August 5, 2014 at 7:19 pm
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          The PT was dumb.

          The Trade Federation invaded Naboo – in order to make their invasion legal. The Jedi Council decided to train a boy they knew was bad news. The Jedi Order and Republic used a clone army they never authorized. The senate blindly and stupidly kept giving Palpatine more power.

          Many people consider Qui Gon Jinn to be one of the best Jedi ever, yet his stubborn ways indirectly destroyed the Jedi Order. People were too dumb to figure out that Palpatine was a Sith Lord until it was too late. Jango tries to have Padme assassinated, but soon forgets about it for some reason.

          If the Jedi Order was responsible for their fall because they were corrupt, blind and rigid with their rules, why don’t we hear about it in the OT?

          • August 5, 2014 at 10:58 pm
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            The ST was dumb.

            Luke Skywalker goes from getting his butt kicked by his dad to a full-fledged jedi master in only a matter of weeks (if not days.) from Episode v to vi.

            Luke mourns the death of Ben who he’s only known for a few hours and is seemingly emotionless when his aunt and uncle are roasted alive.

            little teddy bears defeat a trained Imperial force on Endor.

            Ben Kenobi watches over Luke for about 17 years, and in that time never actually trains him in the ways of the Force.

            Ben Kenobi lying about Darth Vader and then giving the whole “from a certain point of view” lame-ass excuse.

            Luke, Han, and Chewbacca are able to penetrate the biggest imperial weapon ever created (Death Star) and are able to maneuver their way around without getting killed.

            etc. etc.

            As you can see, the Prequel Trilogy does not have a monopoly of stupidity.

          • August 6, 2014 at 3:23 am
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            First of all, it’s the OT, not the ST. Secondly, I never said the OT was perfect. In fact, some of the PT’s bad ideas originate in Episode VI, like Ewoks –> Gungans.

            But to compare the faults of the OT with the PT clearly shows how desperate you are.

          • August 8, 2014 at 2:54 pm
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            Wow, You would be great at refining metals! Your a person who looks for the impurities of Star Wars or any movie. Let me ask you this: Is there any movie out there that someone in the world does not like ? Star Wars is a great series. Sure there are things that they could have done better in each episode. But you have to look at the big picture. You will always find problems with something if you pay attention to nitty gritty details. These are my opinions on the Star wars franchise:
            The PT: Pretty good, but they could have done better.
            The OT: Really good, funny as well exciting the atmosphere of this trilogy appeals to me.
            TCW: Only saw the 1st season but what I saw It was not bad but like I said about the PT it could have been better.
            Rebels: So far so good to me. The speeder bike chase feels like the one in ep6. I like the characters. I agree they used the “Who is…” too often in that first part I think that Star wars rebels will be great. as for animation Rebels is not bad. it is a more comfortable animation.

        • August 5, 2014 at 8:30 pm
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          “The PT has … much more depth than the original trilogy”

          ugh….shakes head.

    • August 5, 2014 at 6:58 am
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      I don’t know… I kinda liked it. mind you I was and am still pretty drunk so my opinion could be biased.

    • August 5, 2014 at 10:48 pm
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      Saw it once in French, once in English.

      Thought it was terrible both times around.

  • August 4, 2014 at 9:24 pm
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    This is somehow supposed to portray the mighty, oppressive hammer of the empire coming down? The stormtroopers are made out to be even more comical than the OT… I think I’ve seen enough, thank you.

    • August 4, 2014 at 9:33 pm
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      If disney has any sense at all they’ll send Filoni and Kinberg packing.

    • August 4, 2014 at 10:15 pm
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      as if droid army wasn’t comedic enough

      • August 4, 2014 at 11:07 pm
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        I guess the McQuarrie diehards will be happy…. if you can get over the stupid voices and the plasticy CG look.

  • August 4, 2014 at 9:30 pm
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    holy $@%¥ i hope this isn’t an omen for ep vii!! damn you disney!!

  • August 4, 2014 at 9:38 pm
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    Sith, I did not liked. Really, it’s too childish, but I’ll wait for the whole episode

  • August 4, 2014 at 9:42 pm
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    Why are we complaining about the voice acting it is french.

    • August 4, 2014 at 10:19 pm
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      Did you not see the previously released clips from the show? The English voice acting is clear there.

  • August 4, 2014 at 9:46 pm
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    Well, this is a cartoon geared towards kids…

  • August 4, 2014 at 9:46 pm
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    I thought it was ok. Gotta remember this is a show for children on a children’s network.

    • August 4, 2014 at 9:48 pm
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      Then they shouldn’t have made the basis for the plot be the origin of the rebellion in the OT, which is loved by all ages, primarily adults (currently). This argument is invalid.

      • August 4, 2014 at 11:07 pm
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        This isn’t the origin of the Alliance To Restore The Republic – this is just a story of how a bunch of misfits worked together to strike minor victories against the Empire, which would eventually inspire others to rebel. The Rebel Alliance isn’t “started” by these guys, but they do end up unwittingly popularizing it.

        • August 5, 2014 at 12:02 am
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          Then tell me why their insignia is a rendition of the starbird…

          • August 5, 2014 at 2:48 am
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            They run into Bail Organa at one point. He’s probably bound to become allies with them at some point, and he easily could have redesigned it to give it a more militant look.

    • August 4, 2014 at 10:37 pm
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      We should also remember that they’re marketing this series as the legitimate canonical origin of the OT’s rebellion. IMO, it makes the force unleashed look like perfection.

  • August 4, 2014 at 9:56 pm
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    This was actually kinda cool. You guys need to stop hating. It’s a damn kid’s show.

    • August 4, 2014 at 10:34 pm
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      It’s also supposed to be considered a canonical segment of the saga…

    • August 4, 2014 at 11:05 pm
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      since when does being a “kids show” let it off the hook? I can argue that jar jar was a character made for young kids to enjoy, and yet you still bash him.

  • August 4, 2014 at 10:01 pm
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    Anyone understand French? It would be great to have some subtitles 😀

    • August 5, 2014 at 1:14 am
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      I do. Wich part would you like me to translate?

      • August 5, 2014 at 7:45 am
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        English version is here! Thanks for your offer, but your talents are no longer needed here 😀

  • August 4, 2014 at 10:07 pm
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    So cool. Much more cool than the childish PT.

    • August 4, 2014 at 10:10 pm
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      PT was better IMO and that’s saying quite a bit. In what way was that somehow more childish than this? You must be joking… or blind.

      • August 4, 2014 at 10:17 pm
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        two words…Jar Jar

      • August 4, 2014 at 10:28 pm
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        This crap makes Jar Jar look like a badass.

        • August 5, 2014 at 6:37 pm
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          At least Jar Jar made me feel something. Pain’s a feeling, right?

  • August 4, 2014 at 10:17 pm
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    Way to start the show

    • August 4, 2014 at 10:19 pm
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      Can’t wait for Star Wars 7

      • August 4, 2014 at 11:10 pm
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        I’m scared for Star Wars VII now.

        • August 5, 2014 at 12:04 am
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          This show is a completely separate project from episode VII. Filoni and Kinberg have very little to do with it and really no creative say. The ST is in good hands, no doubt.

          • August 5, 2014 at 12:08 am
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            …except they’re both under the same umbrella, Disney, who is all about marketing, tie-ins, and cross-referencing. Which is why we get garbage like Phineas and Ferb Star Wars.

          • August 5, 2014 at 12:19 am
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            Which has absolutely nothing to do with EpVII besides the fact that they’re all under the name “Disney Star Wars.” Give your mental filter a nice scrubbing and just sit back, turn from the bullshit and focus on what great things will come from the ST. The next film has everything going for it so far. We knew pretty much from the beginning that Rebels would be a disappointment. Recently, we’ve gotten nothing but good news from the EpVII production crew.

  • August 4, 2014 at 10:18 pm
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    It is a childrens show!

    • August 4, 2014 at 10:27 pm
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      Why else would they incorporate McQuarrie’s original artwork and advertised the show with an “original trilogy feel” if not in an attempt to expand their demographic for the series beyond the younger audience?
      You can’t just dismiss it and say this show is entirely geared towards children, because that is clearly not the case.

    • August 4, 2014 at 10:33 pm
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      It’s also canon…

      • August 5, 2014 at 2:28 am
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        Jar Jar is canon. And so is your mom

        • August 5, 2014 at 4:22 pm
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          No. His mom was EU. Now she’s a legend.

          • August 6, 2014 at 3:33 pm
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            They actually had to expand the expanded universe a little extra to squeeze his mom in.

          • August 7, 2014 at 5:50 pm
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            Actually, his mom was the universe. It expanded because Lucasfilm kept adding more characters to it.

            It put hallways to shame.

  • August 4, 2014 at 10:25 pm
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    I know it’s Dreamworks, not Disney, but I can’t help but associate this animation style with Ice Age. How can they expect fans over the age of 12 to take this show seriously at all? Why else would they incorporate McQuarrie’s original artwork and advertised the show with an “original trilogy feel” if not in an attempt to expand their demographic for the series beyond the younger audience?
    You can’t just dismiss it and say this show is entirely geared towards children, because that is clearly not the case.

    • August 4, 2014 at 10:35 pm
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      Not being negative, it is a children’s show, what do you expect it to be?
      It is Mcquarrie respected, and that has nothing to do with demographic.
      I like what I see but if it played in theaters next to EP 7 I know where we would both be sitting. Mabey you would pay for a double feature, I wouldn’t.

      • August 4, 2014 at 10:43 pm
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        Nothing to do with the demographic? What kid that watches disney XD knows who Ralph McQuarrie is (provided their parents aren’t big fans of the saga)? If it had nothing to do with the demographic, they wouldn’t bother marketing the show with an “original trilogy feel,” saying that it’d strike a nostalgic and reminiscent feeling into the hearts of OT fans.

        • August 4, 2014 at 11:27 pm
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          It is a show directed at kids, with nods for their parents so they can get a little enjoyment out of it too.

          • August 5, 2014 at 12:07 am
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            IT’S ALSO CONSIDERED CANON!

    • August 4, 2014 at 11:11 pm
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      Ice Age is the intellectual property of Blue Sky Studios (which belongs to 20 Century Fox), not Dreamworks.

  • August 4, 2014 at 10:29 pm
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    I think the people who keep saying it’s a children’s show are forgetting it’s also canon. That’s likely where the better taste comes from.

    To me I think the TCW and Rebels should have just remained ambiguous. They will for me anyway because they aren’t up to standards. It’s a cute kids show based on Star Wars.

    This doesn’t make me worry about the movies at all though as it’s an entirely different approach. I still have faith in the new trilogy.

    • August 4, 2014 at 10:32 pm
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      Exactly, Thank you Advanter! I agree with you 100%

  • August 4, 2014 at 10:36 pm
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    I really like it ! At lot of humour (hey guy star wars is full of humour and alway for children too). The force is strong with this one 😉

  • August 4, 2014 at 10:41 pm
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    Star Wars Ep7 will work even if people did not see or read Canonical offsprings.

  • August 4, 2014 at 10:47 pm
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    Actually this starts at 8:45 pm Est.

  • August 4, 2014 at 11:03 pm
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    To all the people who were convinced that this was going to be good and kept screaming “quit judging and wait till it comes out…” may this serve as my answer.

    • August 4, 2014 at 11:09 pm
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      Because Star Wars has to be ALL GRIMDARK, ALL THE TIME, GRR, in order to appeal to your sensibilities.

      A lighthearted change of pace isn’t necessarily bad.

      • August 5, 2014 at 12:12 am
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        …and yet people like you hated the PT for being too “childish” and lighthearted. I just don’t understand the brains of diehard OT fans…

        • August 5, 2014 at 2:54 am
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          I don’t get why you’re singling me out. I love the PT, even though I love the OT more.

      • August 6, 2014 at 3:35 am
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        I love light hearted, Pomojema, but this clip is ridiculous. It’s boring, silly and uninspired. It looks somewhat like the OT, but it’s missing its soul.

        It’s also way too quiet. It needs more Willams.

  • August 4, 2014 at 11:18 pm
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    Well I think it looks great and I can’t wait to see it.

  • August 4, 2014 at 11:44 pm
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    That’s right, it starts at 8:45 pm Est. and goes for 12 min. according to the guide after Phineas and Ferb’s Star Wars themed show. Also before Phineas and Ferb, there is a Kickin It Star Wars themed ep. as well. DIsney XD Really feeling the force these Day’s.

    Let’s give it a chance tonight. I think tonight may have some commentary, maybe more than what were seeing here. I was a big fan of TCW, mainly started watching because of my two girls. Great that theyt had a Female Luke type figure in Ashoka. I was into that show as much as they were, great writting and so on. and like some said here, it got much better as the show went on. I think Rebel’s will be more childish than TCW, but I hope they have a little something for everyone. Let’s watch tonight and report back tomorrow, I enjoy the banter here.. great site

    • August 5, 2014 at 12:16 am
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      Shhhh Pat, don’t say that your daughters got you interested in Clone Wars or that there are strong female characters in the Star Wars universe. The diehard OT fans will swarm down on you and say how “bad” your tastes are. Then they’ll go on about how Sabine’s pink armor is somehow un-Star Wars-ish.

      • August 5, 2014 at 12:22 am
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        Explain to me where (in the films alone) you’ve ever seen any armor as ridiculous as Sabine’s? For the love of god I feel like I’m explaining myself to a kindergartner. For all I know, I very well may be…

      • August 5, 2014 at 12:23 am
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        Yes, while we’re on the subject, the pink is un-star-warsish. Doesn’t matter who’s wearing it, boy, girl, whomever.

        • August 5, 2014 at 12:41 am
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          Star Wars has always thrived in a neutral color scheme. I believe it helps emphasize the dynamics of the light saber colors when they show up on screen. Above any other time, why would they introduce more vibrant colors in a show that takes place during the early stages of the Empires oppressive hostile takeover?

        • August 5, 2014 at 12:47 am
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          Leia wore a pink cape in Cloud City. Pink-ish, anyway.

          • August 6, 2014 at 4:36 am
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            Yeah. She wore a pink dress in a city as a bureaucrat’s guest.

            She didn’t wear pink on Hoth or Endor in the midst of guerrilla battle.

            It’s all about context.

  • August 5, 2014 at 12:10 am
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    Aside from the dull cliche characters and corny displays of emotion…You know what bothers me more than anything about this is the same thing that bothered me about the old republic MMO… for Star Wars the terrain is incredibly unimaginative… flat, boring, lifeless. One of my friends joked about the old republic saying “if I wanted to walk down lots of hallways, I’d just go to work”. Because that’s what the old republic was after level 12… flat land and lots of hallways.

  • August 5, 2014 at 12:25 am
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    Well that was … OK. Dug the “North By Northwest” reference at the end (at least I assumed it was).

    • August 5, 2014 at 12:27 am
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      It probably was, judging by the amount of homages that were in TCW.

      • August 5, 2014 at 12:37 am
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        Or the amount of homages in the movies themselves, for that matter 😉

  • August 5, 2014 at 1:17 am
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    Can you just love it because it’s star wars?
    Stop sucking the joy out of everything you don’t like…. Bastids…

    • August 5, 2014 at 1:37 am
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      “Can you just love it because it’s star wars?” Is a horrible thing to do.

  • August 5, 2014 at 1:49 am
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    I’ll wait and see what the thing looks like in English… I assume that version will be all over the Internet by tomorrow.

    That said, I’ve always been puzzled by this notion that Star Wars is supposed to just be geared toward 8 year olds, with just enough “cool factor” to prevent their parents from cringing themselves to death. I was nine years old when Star Wars was first released back in 1977, and it was EXACTLY what I hadn’t known I’d been waiting for.

    And that was not a “children’s movie”. Charlotte’s Web, Benji… THOSE were children’s movies, and I dug ’em for what they were. Star Wars was nothing like that, and it appealed to people of all ages. (In fact, in the Rinzler book on the making of Star Wars, there is a George Lucas memo circa 1976 that specifically mentions that his intended audience was the 12-18 demographic.)

    This idea that Star Wars was supposed to be primarily for small children came much later (about the time Lucas dreamed up the teddy bears with the pointed sticks, I assume.) And unfortunately, this assumption has plagued the franchise ever since.

    Again, I’ll withhold judgment of the Rebels teaser until I can watch it in English. But “It’s for small children” doesn’t exactly bode well, IMHO…

  • August 5, 2014 at 1:52 am
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    Surprisingly I liked it….. loved the way the imperial officers sounded speaking French. Nice set design on the city. And thought it was pretty cool that the kid sensed the other force user. It drew me in to the story.

    • August 6, 2014 at 12:43 am
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      I particularly liked the Imperial Officer-Stormtrooper hybrids driving the speeder bikes. From an OT enthusiast, I thought those guys were particularly cool looking.

  • August 5, 2014 at 1:55 am
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    My only issue was that the Empire doesn’t sound threatening in french, and the scenes seem a bit barren, but i’m sure they will populate things more as the series evolves.

    Seeing that this is aimed at preteen/teen audience it isn’t that bad.

    My 6,12,16 year old boys think it’s great! I am excited as well simply because it’s star wars (OT time frame) and can live with its flaws for what little I have seen maybe 15 min of video total from all sources.

  • August 5, 2014 at 2:01 am
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    Why is empire shown as just incompetent gang. They are the imperial’s not just untrained marks men. So Stupid.

    • August 5, 2014 at 2:51 am
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      Because they were such amazing shots in the OT.

      Plus, this is a planet made up of Stormtroopers that just got out of the Imperial Academy – an institution that prioritizes creating fanaticism in its soldiers over actually training them.

  • August 5, 2014 at 3:03 am
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    Haven’t watched this clip yet. But you guys forget that The Clone Wars is actually a pretty raunchy show directed at kids. They drugged the jedi, theyre are exotic dancers, heads get chopped off.

    I think this one will be a bit lighter than that (considering it is Disney). But expect some adult content.

  • August 5, 2014 at 3:35 am
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    I hated this preview. Disney blasted the EU and Force Unleashed….. To make room for this???

  • August 5, 2014 at 4:01 am
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    I was 4 years old when i first watched the OT. To see this and know that it’s made for kids annoys me.. Star wars is for everyone! And that mandalorian armor makes the great Mandalore wanna take a shit in Filonis cowboy hat. *disappoint*

    • August 5, 2014 at 7:36 am
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      Yeah when is someone going to tell him that he is not Indiana Jones? That insufferable boob!

  • August 5, 2014 at 5:11 am
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    I find all the misplaced soreness over Sabine’s armor color to be hilarious. It’s not colored on there for tactical purposes, it’s done because she’s an artist.

    • August 5, 2014 at 9:47 am
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      Never seen a soldier or a terrorist with an artist background wearing a pink suit in the battlefront just because he’s an artist. Come on Pomojema don’t be a kid, you’re a reporter here, be at least a little critic.

      • August 5, 2014 at 5:27 pm
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        That *was* my criticism. Criticism is reliant on someone analyzing and making judgments about what the critic watches – it’s not just about being snide. Bear in mind, Sabine is a teenager – she’s not immediately concerned with tactical supremacy so much as making a statement against an opressive society. In other words, she’s being a rebel, and keeping in mind with the theme of the series, that makes perfect sense to me even if it wouldn’t make sense in another fictional universe.

        • August 5, 2014 at 6:17 pm
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          So glad Leia was never portrayed like this rubbish.

        • August 5, 2014 at 6:28 pm
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          Don’t need to be snide all the time, but it’s because of critic people that we were saved from having more JarJar in II and III.

          The only hilarious thing here is Sabine’s armour. If you’re up for it, that’s ok, but don’t blame the others just because they’re more reasonable than you. We just deliver some feedback to Lucasfilm and Disney through this comments.

          • August 5, 2014 at 7:15 pm
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            If you honestly think that large corporate leaders listen to fans complain about minor details and directly address those complaints, then you’re sorely mistaken. Jar Jar was different – considering how prominently he was featured in the films, it would make sense that Lucasfilm would downplay his presence in response to negative press regarding the character. Similarly, if people found Sabine’s character sexist, then Lucasfilm Animation would probably do something about writing her in a way that would make her a more well-rounded character. But make no mistake, the animators aren’t going to change the color of a character’s armor just because a handful of fans complain about it. CGI models cost money to create and alter.

            Incidentally, I’m irked by the notion that my position isn’t “reasonable” when I have actively explained said position *through* reason.

          • August 5, 2014 at 7:45 pm
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            Maybe they don’t look at this site in concreet but they’re concerned about the opinion of fans, specially Filoni.

            Don’t give me lessons about CG models my friend, I’m in the business and clearly you don’t know a hell about how much a model cost and how long it takes to do. The first thing LFL will do towards the next season is to polish models and textures, whether with notable changes or without.

            But anyway, FYI you can change the color of the armor with no need to alter the model.

            “You’re sorely mistaken”
            “make no mistake”

            Don’t talk with that level of security about film production and please do the effort to listen those who know something else than you in order to learn.

          • August 6, 2014 at 3:41 am
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            Ouch, Pomojema. I think I’m bleeding because of you. ;'(

          • August 6, 2014 at 4:20 am
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            How would I have known that you were involved with the CGI as a profession if you only mentioned it just now? You didn’t say anything to that effect so much as you expressed a complaint about a character’s design.

            In any case, the only character on The Clone Wars whose appearance really changed when their model was updated was Ahsoka, but even then, that was largely done because she was getting older instead of outrage or anything like that. I think that, at the most, the animators might go for a slightly darker shade of pink, but I don’t see her color palette changing that much.

          • August 6, 2014 at 12:31 pm
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            It’s not colored on there for tactical purposes, it’s done because she’s an artist. That doesn’t sound much like Star Wars to me, just saying.

          • August 7, 2014 at 12:49 pm
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            Actually, Pablo Hidalgo was already referring to Sabine’s helmet a year ago, telling “don’t worry, the color will be different than this promotional pictures.”
            Unfortunately I don’t see much difference for now, and it’s obvious this character design has the objective of catching audiences that weren’t on StarWars at all. Let’s see if they surprise us in upcoming seasons. They can even justify a saturation change by telling that combat is changing it’s shiny colors. In my opinion, they went too far.

    • August 6, 2014 at 4:54 am
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      There’s no misplaced soreness. Rather, it’s the pink armor itself that’s hilarious.

      I understand that the pink is not on there for tactical purposes, that it’s on there an artist expressing herself.

      But that’s precisely what makes so deeply stupid.

      If you’re fighting a rebellion, and engaging in guerrilla warfare, the very last place you want to be is anywhere near a teenage artist that’s constantly trying to draw attention to herself. It’s an excellent way to give your enemy some target practice before you get yourself killed. The fact that she isn’t immediately concerned with tactical supremacy is exactly why a rebel tactical unit shouldn’t want her anywhere near them. I’d say that she belongs with the college protest crowd, but she isn’t even old enough for that. What is a 16 year old doing calling anyone else a “kid?” She IS a kid!

      Actually being trained in CGI art myself, changing the color of Sabine’s armor wouldn’t be all that difficult. It’s really just a matter of tweaking the texture files which are nothing more than .jpg’s that can be altered in Photoshop in a matter of a few hours.

      The reason that your position isn’t reasonable, no matter how you explain it or what combination of words you use in any human language, is because the very notion of wearing bright pink while engaging in guerrilla warfare is just silly any way you examine it. Otherwise, we’d see guerrilla armies wearing pink all the time; but we don’t.

      It’s just pandering to teenage female empowerment fantasies. And it’s unfortunate because it could inspire some female guerrilla rebel fighter somewhere in the world, to wear that kind of bright pink. And it will get her killed.

      • August 7, 2014 at 2:17 am
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        I don’t disagree with anything you have said, but in all fairness we do not know much about plot and whether these heroes, or more specifically Sabine, will actually be engaged in “guerrilla warfare” or act as a rebellion “tactical unit” at all. Based on the preview clip here, Sabine doesn’t seem to be actively engaged in the “battle” but simply steals the already stolen crate from a thief and hauls it away after it becomes dislodged. No visible interaction with the Imperials at all. She may be a character that stays in the shadows and out of the line of fire, not directly visible to the Empire, but still supports the other heroes. Who knows?

        Having said all that, yes pink Mandalorian armor is absurdly stupid.

  • August 5, 2014 at 5:34 am
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    Exactly. The entire conceit of Rebels is freedom of expression and personal liberty versus hive-minded Draconian imperialism, which is why the heroes stem from all corners of life and bring different attitudes, but are united in the fight for good. And Star Wars isn’t to be overly concerned with realism – it’s escapist fun where slapstick humour runs happily alongside tragedy and taught adventure – it’s not a tactical military simulation written by 40-year-old wargamers.

  • August 5, 2014 at 6:30 am
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    Apparently, the first episode is entitled “Broken Places” if the leak I just heard about is accurate. Interesting that they went for a somber-sounding title – hopefully it’ll be a sign that the show will go into more serious places at times.

  • August 5, 2014 at 7:43 am
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    Why, is, the, nose, so, big

  • August 5, 2014 at 8:13 am
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    I’ve come to the realization that most fan boys are gonna hate pretty much anything that isn’t their beloved OT.

    • August 5, 2014 at 8:38 am
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      Beloved OT. Beloved PT. Or is it just poor attitudes?

      It’s about uniting the Star Wars fan base, which to be is fractured, but there’s always hope.

  • August 5, 2014 at 9:37 am
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    I’m 21, never seen/cared for TCW. This looks amazing though. Don’t understand all the hate.

  • August 5, 2014 at 9:38 am
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    I liked it.
    It’s only the first 7 minutes give it a chance.
    I’m a massive OT fan.
    I liked some elements of PT.
    I would change many things about the PT but I can’t.
    I hate Jar Jar.
    There are some things (but not many) I would change about the OT.
    I liked TCW for the most part.
    Nothing is 100% perfect.
    Things change and move on, deal with it.
    We were all kids once.

  • August 5, 2014 at 9:49 am
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    I cant believe all the hate. I was beaming watching this. Stormtroopers,star destroyers and tie fighters? Maybe I’m in the minority but the star wars I grew up with is on its way back. This little teaser may not have been “Luke, I am your father,”material but my god it was fun. I accept everyone’s opinion but I felt compelled to say I loved it and that the guys have my support to make this show the best it can be going forward. May the force be with you all, even the haters!

  • August 5, 2014 at 10:27 am
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    What’s so funny about the ‘hate’ (which is NOT widespread) is that people are judging 7 minutes from a preview of a show that hasn’t been aired yet to another show that has been on the air for half a decade and had to time to hit its stride.

    So the comments that ‘oh it’s for children’ or ‘the animation is not good’ is completely not valid when The Clone Wars had the same exact issues when it first started. People, think. Have some perspective.

  • August 5, 2014 at 12:04 pm
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    Looks a lot better than TCW and PT

  • August 5, 2014 at 1:07 pm
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    All I’ll say is, when the first episode of TCW aired everyone went crazy over how childish it seemed, Anakin having a Padawan and all that. This is the first 7 minutes of a double length episode, we should at least wait until the full thing airs before criticizing it so harshly. Just remember how dark the Clone Wars got whilst still remaining a kids show. There’s still hope!

  • August 5, 2014 at 2:07 pm
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    I think it looks decent. That mandalorian armor looks pretty stupid though.

  • August 5, 2014 at 2:28 pm
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    The show looks great. Love it. Plenty of dead bodies for a kids movie. 😉

    • August 5, 2014 at 6:10 pm
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      “It’s gonna be great!” “It’s gonna be great!” “It’s gonna be great!” “It’s gonna be great!”

      Uh crap! 0_o

  • August 5, 2014 at 4:37 pm
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    I’m looking forward to it.

  • August 5, 2014 at 4:40 pm
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    VADER: Where are the Star Warsian scores you’ve intercepted? What have you done with the punchy dialogue?

    COMMANDER DISNEY: Lord Vader, we wish to try something- ack… uhh!

    VADER: You are as clumsy as you are stupid, commander. The ability to create a kid’s show is insignificant next to the power of the Force.

    COMMANDER DISNEY: Ack! For-give me, Lord Vader! I’ll be… ack! more careful to give, uh! the show that… classic “Star Wars” feel!

    VADER: I hope you do, commander – for your sake!

    *Vader releases grip.*

    VADER: Don’t fail me again!

  • August 5, 2014 at 4:47 pm
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    Was ok as in good but animation is so ice age and music was were ? Ezra looks like he is carved out of wood and painted, not good ! Mando armor looks silly and action is really dumbed down bigtime as in cheap no extra cost.

  • August 5, 2014 at 4:52 pm
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    Holy shit. I can’t believe I’m saying this. This Rebels clip actually makes me appreciate The Clone Wars cartoon.

    It’s so boring. The Imperials act like idiots. It’s too quiet. The dialogue and voice acting are uninspired. The animation quality is poor, and I’m not even an expert on that. I’ve honestly seen better animation on YouTube shows, like HISHE.

    I wouldn’t be surprised if they make the Wookiees speak English. Do any aliens speak foreign languages any more?

  • August 5, 2014 at 5:17 pm
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    The audio mixing is extremely weird. Visual effects are bad. Animation is very bad. The script looks cheesy and silly. The excuse that it’s a kids tv show is pointless. I wish they brought back the guys behind the original clone wars cartoon show-

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Clone_Wars_(2003_TV_series)

    This was a kids tv show and still great.

    • August 5, 2014 at 6:03 pm
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      Actually they did, same guy running the show…

      • August 5, 2014 at 8:15 pm
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        ..no they didn’t. Dave Filoni did The Clone Wars. I’m taking about the original clone wars cartoon show. It only had like 2 seasons and was great, then replaced with Dave’s the clone wars show, who is now doing rebels..

    • August 5, 2014 at 6:06 pm
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      Oh, and that bad taste in your your mouth that you can’t quite identify? Its Disney.

  • August 5, 2014 at 6:28 pm
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    Wow, people really don’t like the pink armor. I actually think it’s a pretty cool design myself (and it’s not like Ashoka’s costume wasn’t pretty damn colorful).

    And it’s also WAY too early to properly judge either the show or these characters. They are all completely new, and exist in an era we haven’t seen on screen in QUITE a long while.

    Give it a freakin chance, people.

  • August 5, 2014 at 6:32 pm
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    Ok, I do agree with many of you that it looks a bit unfinished. Maybe all this will be cleared up before the premier. I loved TCW and it took a season for it to get legs for me. I was hoping since Filloni was taking this over, with a lot of TCW staff that we could skip some of the growing pains TCW suffered. I just thought with the experience this would look better. Yes, Ezra does look odd, not sure what to think, Kanan and the rest look decent, but Ezra, not sure what’s going on there. The Force between Kanan and Ezra was pretty cool, and I thought while the action looked like it needs work, with sound and better more fluid movement the overall product was pretty good. It just seems like it’s still in post production. I think I do remember seeing a tweet or a hearing a podcast regarding the screening at SDCC, when they were introducing it, some of the Rebels team said there were still some content that was maybe unfinished? Can’t remember the exact quote.
    I will give it a chance in Oct. whenever they release a date.. I like the premise and story line, but it does seem to need some work. Makes me wonder if this is true, why they would show something so important not complete?

  • August 5, 2014 at 8:24 pm
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    And the fanboys piss and moan, piss and moan until Rebels premiers in October when they’ll all shut up and shit themselves down in front of the television.

  • August 5, 2014 at 8:54 pm
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    Why can’t we get the English version in the UK?

    • August 6, 2014 at 2:08 am
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      Search ‘rebels extended preview’ on youtube pal. I’m in Scotland and was gutted when i couldn’t access it from here but found it within minutes on the ‘tube 🙂

  • August 5, 2014 at 10:29 pm
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    Well, I finally had a chance to watch it. Overall, I give it about a 7 out of 10.

    Of course, this is just the first “act” of the introductory episode, so I think we have to expect that this program will take some time to get its sea legs. And it was a fun little chase scene that didn’t feel too unlike Star Wars.

    I could do without the cheesy “Lion King” character design, and I don’t buy “Pinky Fett” at all. That kind of stuff, along with the tendency for anything Star Wars related anymore to get bogged down in “mouse droid” type humor could drag this program down for me. Hopefully there won’t be a ton of that crap.

    It seems like it has the potential to become a decent little Star Wars related show. I’m not blown away by what I’ve seen so far, but it’s not bad. We’ll see what they can grow it into as the season progresses.

      • August 6, 2014 at 1:16 am
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        It’s teetering that way for me too, I’ll admit it. It really depends on whether they can make it into something more consistently compelling than what I’m afraid they might be going for.

        The Clone Wars was always hit or miss for me. More hit than miss as they went along, but still… I’m hoping they can raise the bar a bit with this one. Not sure if they intend to or not, though.

        But again, it could end up being a decent little show. Who knows?

  • August 6, 2014 at 1:43 am
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    The one thing that got me was these “heroes” just turn up and start blowing people up and killing people… Y’know, random acts of terrorism. That’s after a kid happily steals from some dude who got victimised by the imperials. I just think where the fuck is their humanity?!?! Better be something really important in that box, that’s all I’m saying.

    • August 6, 2014 at 8:41 am
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      It’s medicine.

      • August 6, 2014 at 11:51 am
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        Thanks for letting me know Forever! I hope they made sure they slaughtered less people in getting the medicine than who needed it. Though who the hell has the right to make those decisions? Normally in Star Wars the heroes only off Stormtroopers if they are being shot at or chased first. Ugh… I must be getting old worrying about these sorts of things… **smokes pipe and rocks in chair** I remember when the A-Team settled matters with an explosion and a flipped Jeep. No casualties.

  • August 6, 2014 at 1:59 am
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    So much negativity folks.
    Frankly i liked it and am looking forward to the series. It’s obviously aimed at kids and as a 39 year old man i’m pretty far outside that demographic, however, in my opinion, Star Wars is about indulging the child in all of us, suspending disbelief and just going along for the ride.
    Having grown up with the original trilogy and considering myself a true Star Wars fan i look forward to anything which expands on the adventures in a galaxy far far away.
    Ps. Excellent wee Star Wars news site folks, i look forward to each article. Keep up the good work and may the force be with you all.

  • August 6, 2014 at 3:50 am
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    “Gotta eat to live. Gotta steal to eat. Otherwise we’d get along!”

    “WRONG!!!”

    • August 6, 2014 at 11:55 am
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      He could have just asked… Suppose that wouldn’t be “active” enough for the writers. But then maybe he didn’t ask because the writers are trying to say the character is an ignorant fucking idiot.

  • August 7, 2014 at 11:22 am
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    I think you all need to chill and just enjoy something that has Star Wars elements in the void before Ep7.
    I enjoyed it on that level and I thought the music & voices worked well.
    I loved the jedi feeling bit as it showed Ezra being confused by this new feeling but Kanan was sensing something different.
    However I do have an issue with the whole concept of Rebels from the point of view of basing it all on Ralph McQuarrie designs. The core issue is that we have a Falcon type ship, with a OT hero type set up including a Wookie & R2 type characters.
    They could have taken this down the Underworld route which would have made a better pre OT setup.
    Having said all that I am looking forward to them getting off this dull-ish planet.

  • August 7, 2014 at 1:18 pm
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    Wow, some people really need to take a chill pill here. This was great! Stormtroopers, TIE Fighters, Speeders…. Awesome stuff.

    I loved it!

  • August 7, 2014 at 1:45 pm
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    Looks like Lego or somethng

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