Star Wars Rebels has unveiled its villain, the Inquisitor, at New York Comic Con. The animated series premieres in the fall of 2014.
Image Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd. Star Wars Rebels has unveiled its villain, the Inquisitor, at New York Comic Con. The animated series, which premieres in fall 2014 with a one-hour special on the Disney Channel then segues into a series on Disney XD, takes place roughly 14 years after the events of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, a time in which the Emperor’s rule is secure and the Empire is seeking to expand its power to Outer Rim territories. At the Lucasfilm panel, exec producer Dave Filoni revealed that the Inquisitor is tasked by Darth Vader to hunt down the remaining Jedi Knights. Star Wars Rebels is an upcoming CGI animated series that will be produced by Lucasfilm and Lucasfilm Animation.
The Empire’s propaganda machine is in full effect. Six pieces of Star Wars Rebels “patriotic art” were sent to 2,500 people around the globe and select media outlets, promoting the noble intentions and work of the Empire. These bold, graphic-style cards, urging galactic citizens to accept and even join the Empire, reflect the political landscape of the upcoming animated series.