Disney has been full force ahead when it comes toStar Warscontent. Just this week we were treated to the new trailer for theObi-Wan Kenobiseries coming out May 25th 2022. We also have the fan-favoriteThe Mandalorianworking on the highly anticipated season 3. But, what about the missing years of the story? The years between the events ofRevenge of the SithandThe Force Awakenshad to have had a lot more stories than we have seen? It may be told in a new animatedStar Warsseries.
Some of the best moments in theStar Warsuniverse actually took place thanks to Lucasfilm Animation’sThe Clone WarsandStar Wars Rebels.Then, when the live-actionStar Warsseries made their debut, we saw two of those animated characters come to life, asThe Mandalorianbrought us Anakin’s apprentice Ahsoka Tano and Bo-Katan. Both of which were fan favorites from the animated universe. It now seems that anotherStar Warsanimated series is in the works and coming to Disney+.
We know that the next series in theStar Warsuniverse that makes its way to Disney+ isObi-Wan Kenobi, and we know that season 2 ofThe Bad Batchis coming soon as well. However, a new animated series is currently is in production. In a recent interview withThe Convor Call, longtimeStar Warscomposer Kevin Kiner said that in addition to season 2 ofThe Bad Batch, Lucasfilm is working on a new animated project.
“You know, we are working on a new project. It’s an animated project. It’s a Star Wars project. And that’s all we can say. It’s really, really frikkin’ great… To the point where Lucasfilm and Disney are giving us full orchestra for every episode… It’s a very special project, some great, great people are involved, and we’re really privileged to be part of that one. And I probably said too much already.”
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Kevin Kiner Is a Star Wars Franchise Veteran
Having composed the music forThe Clone Warsmovie in 2008, as well asThe Clone Warsseries,Star Wars Rebels, andStar Wars: The Bad Batch, Kiner is clearly Lucasfilm Animation’s main composer. In addition to his own themes for characters like Omega and Ahsoka Tano, Kiner still pays tribute to originalStar Warscomposer John Williams.
Using the animated series to tell more stories of new characters and old, is a great way to connect the universe even more and dive into the history of some of our favorite characters or ones we have not met just yet. Just look what it did forDarth Maulwho we met back in 1999 when he appeared inThe Phantom Menace.
But, what will this new series be about? It could follow other Jedi as they try and survive the aftermath of order 66. Or, it could even show us more of Luke Skywalker’s school before it got destroyed maybe even the rise of the first order. One thing is for sure, the animated shows have proven to be just as important if not more in the galaxy as far as storytelling goes.
