Via Starwars.com:

With the launch of Star Wars Rebels, a new era begins for a galaxy far, far away. Set between the prequel and original film trilogies, the canonical animated series tells the story of a small band of heroes — Kanan, Ezra, Zeb, Sabine, Hera, and their grumpy droid, Chopper — who dare to fight back against the Empire, eventually resulting in the formation of the Rebel Alliance. Filling in a hugely important gap in the overall Star Wars saga, the show’s look is inspired by the work of original trilogy concept artist Ralph McQuarrie, and its place in the timeline allows for the inclusion of stormtroopers, haughty Imperial officers, and lots of TIE fighters – core elements of Star Wars villainy that we haven’t seen onscreen for a long time. But it also recalls the feel and tone of classic Star Wars, from a sense of wonder to genuine heart. That’s easier said than done, and that particular success comes courtesy of the show’s creators, including executive producer Simon Kinberg.

A veteran screenwriter and producer with blockbuster credits including Sherlock Holmes and X-Men: Days of Future Past, Kinberg is one of the major creative forces shaping the future of Star Wars. And that future arrives with the one-hour premiere episode of Star Wars Rebels, “Spark of Rebellion,” which he wrote. In celebration of the show’s debut, StarWars.com caught up with Kinberg about developing the series, why Zeb has a British accent, and what it’s like to add to the Star Wars bible.

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