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{{Infobox television
|image = Star Wars Rebels logo.png
|show_name = Star Wars Rebels
|caption =
|genre = [[Science fiction]]
|runtime = Approx. 22 minutes
|creator = {{Plainlist|
* [[Simon Kinberg]]
* [[Dave Filoni]]
* Carrie Beck
}}
|based_on = {{Based on|''[[Star Wars]]''|[[George Lucas]]}}
|executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
* Simon Kinberg
* Dave Filoni
* [[Greg Weisman]]
}}
|producer = {{Plainlist|
* Kiri Hart
* Athena Yvette Portillo
* Carrie Beck
}}
| audio_format = [[Dolby Digital]] [[5.1]]
|company = {{Plainlist|
* [[Lucasfilm]]<br>[[Lucasfilm Animation]]
}}
|distributor = [[Disney–ABC Domestic Television]]
|narrated =
|composer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Kevin Kiner]]
* {{small|(Based on themes by [[John Williams]])}}
}}
|voices= {{Plainlist|
* [[Taylor Gray]]
* [[Freddie Prinze, Jr.]]
* [[Vanessa Marshall]]
* [[Tiya Sircar]]
* [[Steven Blum]]
<!--Please do not add other voice actors as the infobox lists only main cast, not recurring or guest stars-->
}}
|casting supervisor =
|country = United States
|network = [[Disney XD]]<!--Do not add Disney Channel or ABC here. They each only aired one episode and don't air it regularly (the latter doesn't count because it aired an "extended version" of the pilot).-->
|first_aired = {{Start date|2014|10|3}}
|last_aired = present
|num_seasons = 3<!-- Please don't increment this until another season begins airing -->
|num_episodes = <onlyinclude>59</onlyinclude><!-- Please don't increment this until another episode airs -->
|list_episodes = List of Star Wars Rebels episodes
|preceded_by = ''[[Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 TV series)|Star Wars: The Clone Wars]]''
|followed_by =
|website = http://disneyxd.disney.com/star-wars-rebels
|website_title = Official website
|production_website =http://www.starwars.com/tv-shows/star-wars-rebels
}}
'''''Star Wars Rebels''''' is an American [[3D computer graphics|3D]] [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] [[Cartoon series|animated television series]] produced by [[Lucasfilm Animation]]. With its story beginning fourteen years after ''[[Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith]]'' and five years before ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope]]'', ''Rebels'' takes place during an era when the [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Galactic Empire]] is securing its grip on the galaxy. Imperial forces are [[Great Jedi Purge|hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights]] while a fledgling [[Rebel Alliance|rebellion]] against the Empire is taking form. The visual style of ''Star Wars Rebels'' is inspired by the [[Star Wars#Original trilogy|original ''Star Wars'' trilogy]] concept art by [[Ralph McQuarrie]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/01/23/star-wars-rebels-interview/|title='Star Wars Rebels' interview: New series goes to dark places, embraces 1977 film's spirit|last=Hibberd|first=James|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=January 23, 2014|accessdate=May 5, 2014}}</ref>

The series premiered as a one-hour [[television film]], ''Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion'', on October 3, 2014 on [[Disney Channel]] prior to the premiere of the series on October 13 on [[Disney XD]].<ref>{{cite web|last=McLean|first=Thomas|url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/star-wars-rebels-unveils-kanan-the-cowboy-jedi/|title='Star Wars Rebels' Unveils Kanan, the Cowboy Jedi|work=Animation Magazine|date=February 12, 2014|accessdate=February 14, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-rebels-spark-of-rebellion-premieres-friday-october-3-on-disney-channel|title=Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion Premieres Friday, October 3 on Disney Channel|work=StarWars.com|accessdate=December 29, 2014}}</ref> The first season consisted of 16 episodes (released as four shorts, a film, and 13 regular episodes) and the series features new characters along with ones from the original trilogy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theforce.net/story/front/Simon_Kinberg_Star_Wars_Rebels_Season_Will_Be_16_Episodes_157982.asp|title=Simon Kinberg: Star Wars Rebels Season Will Be 16 Episodes |author=Eric|work=TheForce.net|date=May 9, 2014|accessdate=May 9, 2014}}</ref><ref name=OT>{{cite web|last=Goldberg|first=Matt|title=Writer-Producer Simon Kinberg Talks STAR WARS REBELS, His Duties on the Show, and the Thrill of Writing for Original Trilogy Characters|url=http://collider.com/star-wars-rebels-details-simon-kinberg|work=Collider|accessdate=May 9, 2014|date=May 9, 2014}}</ref> The second season of 22 episodes premiered on June 20, 2015. The third season of 22 episodes premiered on September 24, 2016, with another one-hour television film, ''Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow''. On March 3, 2017, it was announced that the series has been renewed for a fourth season that is set to premiere in Fall 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-rebels-to-return-for-fourth-season-this-fall|title=Star Wars Rebels to return for fourth season|date=March 3, 2017|publisher=StarWars.com}}</ref> On April 15, during [[Star Wars Celebration|''Star Wars'' Celebration]], it was announced the fourth season would be the final season, which will run for 15 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/star-wars-rebels-ending-after-season-4-1202031388/ |last=Yee |first=Lawrence |title=‘Star Wars Rebels’ Ending After Season 4 |publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=April 15, 2017 |accessdate=May 1, 2017}}</ref>

[[Dave Filoni]], [[Simon Kinberg]] and [[Greg Weisman]] served as executive producers of season one. Weisman left the show after season one.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/02/greg-weisman-leaves-star-wars-rebels |title=Greg Weisman Leaves Star Wars Rebels |publisher=IGN.com |date=October 2, 2014 |accessdate=October 2, 2014}}</ref> Filoni was also the Supervising Director for the first two seasons, a role he relinquished after accepting a promotion that expanded his creative role into overseeing all [[Lucasfilm Animation]] projects; he chose Justin Ridge to succeed him for seasons three and four.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/new-lucasfilm-animation-projects/|title=Dave Filoni Now Overseeing Creative Development of New Lucasfilm Animation Projects|date=26 September 2016|publisher=}}</ref>

The series has been generally well-received and has often received in excess of one million viewers per episode.

==Premise==
<!-- Per WP:FILMPLOT, plot summaries should be between 400 to 700 words. -->
Fourteen years after the fall of the [[Galactic Republic]] and the [[Jedi Order]] in ''[[Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith]]''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goldman|first1=Eric|title=Star Wars Rebels Trailer|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/05/04/star-wars-rebels-trailer|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=July 4, 2014|date=May 4, 2014}}</ref> and the rise of the [[Galactic Empire (Star Wars)|Galactic Empire]], a motley group of rebels unite aboard a freighter starship called the ''[[List of Star Wars spacecraft#Ghost|Ghost]]'' and conduct [[covert operation]]s against the Imperial garrison on and around the planet [[Lothal (Star Wars)|Lothal]] and on other planets in the galaxy.

==Cast and characters==
{{main|List of Star Wars Rebels characters}}

* [[Taylor Gray]] as Ezra Bridger
* [[Freddie Prinze, Jr.]] as [[Kanan Jarrus]]
* [[Vanessa Marshall]] as Hera Syndulla
* [[Tiya Sircar]] as Sabine Wren
* [[Steven Blum]] as Garazeb "Zeb" Orrelios
* Chopper as "Himself"<!--This is how Chopper was credited-->

==Episodes==
{{Main|List of Star Wars Rebels episodes}}
{{:List of Star Wars Rebels episodes}}

==Release==
===Broadcast===
The first two episodes, titled ''Spark of Rebellion'', premiered on October 3, 2014 on [[Disney Channels Worldwide|Disney Channels]] worldwide and on [[Family Channel]] in Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-rebels-spark-of-rebellion-premieres-friday-october-3-on-disney-channel|title=STAR WARS REBELS: SPARK OF REBELLION PREMIERES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 ON DISNEY CHANNEL|work=starwars.com|date=August 19, 2014|accessdate=October 7, 2014|publisher=Star Wars}}</ref>

In Australia, the series premiered on October 17 on [[Disney XD (Australia)|Disney XD]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxtel.com.au/whats-on/foxtel-insider/star-wars-rebels-spark-of-rebellion-premieres-friday-october-218312.htm|title="Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion" premieres Friday, October 3|date=August 22, 2014|accessdate=October 14, 2014|work=Foxtel Insider|publisher=Foxtel}}</ref> ''The Siege of Lothal'' premiered on June 28, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxtel.com.au/got/whats-on/foxtel-insider/disney-xd/star-wars-rebels.html|title=Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal|date=June 25, 2015|work=Foxtel Insider|publisher=Foxtel|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref> and the second season debuted on October 18.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxtel.com.au/got/whats-on/foxtel-insider/foxtel/express.html|title=Express: October 2015|date=September 30, 2015|work=Foxtel Insider|publisher=Foxtel|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref>

In Canada, the series premiered on October 19 on [[Family Chrgd|the DHX-owned Disney XD]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/article/2014-08-26/aIp8q_oN5nxQ.html|title=Family Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior put the "all" into Fall with stellar 2014 programming lineup|date=August 26, 2014|accessdate=October 14, 2014|work=bloomberg.com|publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref> However, due to DHX Media losing the rights to Disney content, the show was later moved to [[Disney Channel (Canada)|Disney Channel]].<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.corusent.com/news/corus-entertainment-launches-the-watch-disney-channel-app-on-the-heels-of-network-debut-in-canada/|title=Corus Entertainment Launches the WATCH Disney Channel App on the Heels of Network Debut in Canada|date=September 24, 2015|location=Toronto|publisher=Corus Entertainment|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref> The second season premiered on November 7 and it was moved to the [[Disney Channel (Canada)#XD|Corus-owned Disney XD]] channel on December 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneychannel.ca/blog/star-wars-rebels-season-2|title=Star Wars Rebels Season 2|date=October 27, 2015|work=Disney Channel Canada|accessdate=November 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Disney XD|url=http://www.disneychannel.ca/blog/disney-xd|website=disneychannel.ca Buzz Blog|publisher=Corus Entertainment|date=November 1, 2015|accessdate=November 4, 2015}}</ref>

In the Middle East and Africa, ''Spark of Rebellion'' premiered on October 11 and the series debuted on October 18 on Disney XD.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenafrica.com/page/news/television/1645314-Disney-Channel-presents-new-and-upcoming-shows|date=August 20, 2014|accessdate=October 14, 2014|title=Disney Channel presents new and upcoming shows|publisher=Screen Africa}}</ref> ''Siege of Lothal'' premiered on October 10, followed the official season premiere on October 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.samdb.co.za/blogs/blog/2015/08/31/disney-xd-programming-highlights-for-october-2015/|title=Disney XD Programming Highlights For October 2015|date=August 31, 2015|last=Germishuys|first=Andrew|work=South African Movie Database|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref>

In Southeast Asia, ''Spark of Rebellion'' premiered on Disney XD on October 4 and the series officially started on November 29.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DisneyXDMy/photos/a.326755440749143.74683.314835875274433/713140922110591/?type=3|title=Star Wars Rebels|date=September 26, 2014|work=Facebook|author=Disney XD Asia|accessdate=October 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DisneyXDMy/videos/738819919542691/|title=Catch the series premiere of Star Wars Rebels 29th November, 8.30am on Disney XD!|date=November 11, 2014|work=Facebook|author=Disney XD Asia|accessdate=October 11, 2015}}</ref> ''Siege of Lothal'' premiered on October 3 on [[Disney XD (Southeast Asia)|Disney XD]] and [[Disney Channel (Asia)|Disney Channel]] and the second season was released on October 24.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneychannel.disney.ph/star-wars-rebels/video|title=Star Wars Rebels|work=Disney Channel|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011190719/http://disneychannel.disney.ph/star-wars-rebels/video|archivedate=October 11, 2015|accessdate=October 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DisneyXDMy/videos/vb.314835875274433/914780351946646/?type=2&theater|title=Just three days to Star Wars Rebels: The Siege of Lothal, premiering 3 October at 8am on Disney XD.|date=September 30, 2015|work=Facebook|author=Disney XD Asia|accessdate=October 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqsWMhMAaXM|title=This Season on Star Wars Rebels – Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Trailer|work=YouTube|author=Disney XD Asia|date=October 4, 2015|accessdate=October 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneychannel.disney.sg/star-wars-rebels|title=Star Wars Rebels|work=Disney Channel|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011190828/http://disneychannel.disney.sg/star-wars-rebels|archivedate=October 11, 2015|accessdate=October 11, 2015}}</ref>

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the series debuted on October 16 on [[Disney XD (UK & Ireland)|Disney XD]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2014/10/07/star-wars-rebels-new-disney-series-launches-to-fantastic-numbers-4896579/|title=Star Wars Rebels: New Disney series launches to fantastic numbers|last=Newbold|first=Mark|date=October 7, 2014|work=Metro|accessdate=October 14, 2014}}</ref> ''Siege of Lothal'' premiered on July 18, 2015<ref>{{cite news|url=http://metro.co.uk/2015/07/01/star-wars-rebels-is-exactly-what-fans-need-to-get-them-in-the-mood-for-the-force-awakens-5275599/|title=Star Wars Rebels is exactly what fans need to get them in the mood for The Force Awakens|last=Burns|first=James|date=July 1, 2015|work=Metro|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref> followed by the second season debut on October 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.co.uk/mobile/channellisting.asp?ch=588#83423730|title=Disney XD TV Listings|work=TV Guide UK|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017134017/http://www.tvguide.co.uk/mobile/channellisting.asp?ch=588#83423730|archivedate=October 17, 2015|accessdate=October 17, 2015}}</ref>

===Home media===
{| class="wikitable" width="99%"
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" |DVD/Blu-ray name
! colspan="3" |DVD Releases
! colspan="2" |Blu-ray Releases
|-
!Region 1
!Region 2
!Region 4
!Region A
!Region B
|-
| colspan="2" |''Spark of Rebellion'' (DVD only)
| October 14, 2014
| October 13, 2014
| November 5, 2014<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/childrens/star-wars-rebels-spark-of-rebellion/648593/|title=Star Wars Rebels – Spark of Rebellion|date=June 14, 2015}}</ref>
| colspan="2" |''Spark of Rebellion'' included in ''Complete Season One''
|-
|style="background: #E6771C;"|
|''Complete Season One''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Star-Wars-Rebels-Season-1/21253|title=Star Wars Rebels DVD news: Press Release for Star Wars Rebels – Complete Season 1 {{!}} TVShowsOnDVD.com|website=www.tvshowsondvd.com|access-date=2016-09-16}}</ref>
| September 1, 2015<ref>{{Citation|title=Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One|date=2015-09-01|url=https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Rebels-Complete-Season/dp/B00YY3NV64/ref=tmm_dvd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=|publisher=Buena Vista Worldwide Home Entertainment|accessdate=2016-09-16}}</ref>
| September 14, 2015<ref>{{Citation|title=Star Wars Rebels Season 1|date=2015-09-14|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Rebels-Season-DVD/dp/B0119OZIO8/ref=sr_1_4?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1474004124&sr=1-4&keywords=star+wars+rebels|publisher=Walt Disney Studios HE|accessdate=2016-09-16}}</ref>
| September 16, 2015<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-animation/star-wars-rebels-season-1/726007/|title=Star Wars: Rebels – Season 1|date=September 10, 2015}}</ref>
|September 1, 2015<ref>{{Citation|title=Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season One Blu-ray|url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Star-Wars-Rebels-Complete-Season-One-Blu-ray/96993/|accessdate=2016-09-16}}</ref>
|September 14, 2015<ref>{{Citation|title=Star Wars Rebels|date=2015-09-14|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Rebels-Complete-Season-One-Blu-ray/dp/B0119OZICU?SubscriptionId=AKIAIY4YSQJMFDJATNBA&tag=bluraycom-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0119OZICU&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE|publisher=Walt Disney Studios HE|language=English|accessdate=2016-09-16}}</ref>
|-
|style="background: #E5D12A;"|
|''Complete Season Two''<ref>{{cite web|title=Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two Available Now on Blu-ray and DVD|url=http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-rebels-season-two-available-now-on-blu-ray-and-dvd|website=starwars.com|accessdate=8 September 2016|date=August 30, 2016}}</ref>
| August 30, 2016<ref>{{Citation|title=STAR WARS REBELS: THE COMPLETE SEASON 2 – 4-DISC DVD|date=2016-08-30|url=https://www.amazon.com/STAR-WARS-REBELS-COMPLETE-SEASON/dp/B01GDJZJZ2/ref=tmm_dvd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=|publisher=Walt Disney Studios|accessdate=2016-09-16}}</ref>
| October 3, 2016<ref>{{Citation|title=Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season 2|date=2016-10-03|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Rebels-Complete-Season/dp/B01K1Y79YE/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1474004124&sr=1-2&keywords=star+wars+rebels|publisher=Walt Disney|accessdate=2016-09-16}}</ref>
| November 2, 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/star-wars-rebels-season-2/dp/6176132|title=Buy Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 on DVD-Video from EzyDVD.com.au|website=www.ezydvd.com.au|access-date=2016-09-16}}</ref>
|August 30, 2016<ref>{{Citation|title=Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Two Blu-ray|url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Star-Wars-Rebels-Complete-Season-Two-Blu-ray/158271/|accessdate=2016-09-16}}</ref>
|October 3, 2016<ref>{{Citation|title=Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season 2|date=2016-10-03|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Rebels-Complete-Blu-ray/dp/B01K1Y79VW/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1474004124&sr=1-1&keywords=star+wars+rebels|publisher=Walt Disney|accessdate=2016-09-16}}</ref>
|}

''Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion'' was released by [[Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment]] on DVD in the US at all retailers on October 14, 2014. DVD bonus features include character shorts, a 3D model kit of the ''Ghost'' ship, and a preview of season 1.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gallagher|first=Brian|title=GIVEAWAY: Win 'Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion' on DVD|url=http://www.movieweb.com/star-wars-rebels-contest|work=movieweb.com|accessdate=October 17, 2014|date=October 14, 2014}}</ref>

The Complete Season One of ''Star Wars Rebels'' was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray on September 1, 2015 in America,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Star-Wars-Rebels-Season-1/21177|title=Star Wars Rebels – 'The Complete 1st Season' is Coming this Fall for DVD, Blu-ray|date=June 6, 2015}}</ref> and in Germany on September 10, 2015. The Season 1 collection contains the expanded version of ''Spark of Rebellion'' with the Darth Vader/Grand Inquisitor prologue shown on ABC-TV.

The Complete Season Two of ''Star Wars Rebels'' was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray on August 30, 2016 in North America.

==Reception==

===Ratings===
In the United States, the one hour special garnered 2.74&nbsp;million viewers on [[Disney Channel]]<ref name="movie ratings">{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/06/friday-cable-ratings-mlb-division-series-tops-night-friday-night-smackdown-inside-the-mlb-star-wars-rebels-more/311012/|title=Friday Cable Ratings: MLB Division Series Tops Night + 'Friday Night Smackdown', 'Inside the MLB', 'Star Wars: Rebels' & More|publisher=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=October 6, 2014|accessdate=October 7, 2014}}</ref> and 2.40&nbsp;million viewers on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/28/sunday-final-ratings-once-upon-a-time-60-minutes-adjusted-down-final-spots-numbers/319907/|title=Sunday Final Ratings: 'Once Upon A Time' & 'The Good Wife' Adjusted Up; '60 Minutes' Adjusted Down & Final Sports Numbers|date=October 28, 2014|last=Bibel|first=Sara|publisher=Zap2it|accessdate=December 3, 2014}}</ref> Worldwide, it delivered a total of 6.5&nbsp;million viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/06/star-wars-rebels-delivers-6-5-million-viewers-on-disney-channel-and-disney-xd-around-the-world/311452/|title='Star Wars Rebels' Delivers 6.5 Million Viewers on Disney Channel and Disney XD Around the World|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=October 6, 2014|work=tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com|publisher=TV By the Numbers}}</ref> On Disney Channel, the first and second episodes delivered 2.33&nbsp;million and 1.92&nbsp;million viewers, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/10/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-tops-night-nba-basketball-sportscenter-edge-of-alaska-more/325432/|title=Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Tops Night + NBA Basketball, 'SportsCenter', 'Edge of Alaska' & More|date=November 10, 2014|accessdate=November 10, 2014|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]}}</ref> The third and fourth episodes garnered 2.32&nbsp;million and 1.84&nbsp;million, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/17/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-tops-night-friday-night-smackdown-edge-of-alaska-nba-basketball-more/328384/|title=Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Tops Night + 'Friday Night SmackDown', 'Edge of Alaska', NBA Basketball & More|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=November 17, 2014|accessdate=November 18, 2014|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]}}</ref> The fifth, sixth, and seventh episodes were watched by 1.43&nbsp;million, 1.30&nbsp;million, and 1.60&nbsp;million viewers, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SonOfTheBronx/status/569243296985452544|title=In viewers, Star Wars Rebels drew 1.426M on 11/21 9&nbsp;pm, 1.298M on 11/21 9:30 and 1.598M on 11/28 9&nbsp;pm|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|website=Twitter|date=February 21, 2015|accessdate=March 8, 2015}}</ref> The eighth and ninth episodes got 1.92 and 1.44&nbsp;million viewers, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/16/friday-cable-ratings-gold-rush-wins-night-college-basketball-bring-it-bering-sea-goldpreachers-daughters-more/375205/|title=Friday Cable Ratings: 'Gold Rush' Wins Night, College Basketball, 'Bring It!', 'Bering Sea Gold','Preachers' Daughters' & More|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 16, 2015|accessdate=March 16, 2015}}</ref>

In Canada, the second episode was watched by 274,500 viewers, making it the most-watched broadcast ever on the network.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dhxmedia.com/press-room/658-dxd-remains-canadas-leading-digital-channel.html|title=DISNEY XD CANADA REMAINS CANADA'S LEADING DIGITAL CHANNEL WITH RECORD GROWTH IN FALL 2014|date=January 22, 2015|location=Toronto|work=DHX Media|accessdate=February 17, 2015}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, the film was the highest-rated broadcast that week, with 81,000 viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-10?|title=Weekly Top 10|work=Broadcasters' Audience Research Board|accessdate=February 17, 2015}} Note: The ratings must be searched for.</ref>

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|-
! style="width:8%;" rowspan="2"| Season
! style="width:20%;" rowspan="2"| Timeslot ([[Eastern Time Zone (North America)|ET]])
! style="width:8%;" rowspan="2"| Episodes
! colspan=2| Premiered
! colspan=2| Ended
! style="width:10%; background:#ffdead;" rowspan="2"| Viewers<br />(in millions)
|-
! style="width:8%;"| Date
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===Critical response===

The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] gave a 100% approval rating for seasons one and two based on 7 reviews for season one and 5 reviews for season two, with an average rating of 8.0/10 for season one and 7.5/10 for season two.<ref>{{cite web|title=Star Wars Rebels : S01 reviews|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/star_wars_rebels/s01|website=rottentomatoes.com|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=March 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Star Wars Rebels : S02 reviews|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/star_wars_rebels/s02|website=rottentomatoes.com|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=March 25, 2017}}</ref> [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[Standard score|normalised]] rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the series has received an [[weighted mean|average]] score of 78, based on four critics indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref name="metacritic" >{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/star-wars-rebels|work=[[Metacritic]]|title=Star Wars Rebels – Metacritic|accessdate=October 7, 2014}}</ref> [[IGN]] and [[Variety (magazine)|''Variety'']] in particular had strong praise for the pilot film, ''Spark of Rebellion'', with their only criticism being the appearance of the [[Wookiee]]s in the film, being cited as not all that impressive compared to the rest of the animation.<ref name="IGN" >{{cite web|last=Goldman|first=Eric|title=Star Wars Rebels: "Spark of Rebellion" Review|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/09/25/star-wars-rebels-spark-of-rebellion-review}}</ref>

===Accolades===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:
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! Award
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| '''[[2015 Teen Choice Awards]]'''
| Choice TV: Animated Show
| ''Star Wars Rebels''
| {{nom}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| '''[[42nd Annie Awards]]'''
| Outstanding Achievement, Storyboarding in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
| Nathaniel Villanueva & Douglas Lovelace
| {{nom}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|'''[[5th Critics' Choice Television Awards]]
| [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Animated Series|Best Animated Series]]
| ''Star Wars Rebels''
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="9" style="text-align:center;"| '''2014 BTVA Awards'''
| Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Action/Drama
| [[Steve Blum]] as Zeb Orrelios
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Action/Drama
| [[Tiya Sircar]] as Sabine Wren
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Vanessa Marshall]] as Hera Syndulla
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role – Action/Drama
| [[Jason Isaacs]] as [[Inquisitor]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role – Action/Drama
| [[Kath Soucie]] as Maketh Tua
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role – Action/Drama
| [[Frank Oz]] as Yoda
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[James Arnold Taylor]] as [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[James Earl Jones]] as [[Darth Vader]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series
| ''Star Wars Rebels''
| {{nom}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|'''[[6th Critics' Choice Television Awards]]
| [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Animated Series|Best Animated Series]]
| ''Star Wars Rebels''
| {{nom}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| '''2015 BTVA Awards'''
| Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Action/Drama
| [[Vanessa Marshall]] as Hera Syndulla
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[44th Annie Awards]]'''
| Outstanding Achievement, Music in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
| [[Kevin Kiner]] for ''Twilight of the Apprentice''
| {{nom}}
|-
| Outstanding Achievement, Voice Acting in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
| [[Lars Mikkelsen]] as [[Grand Admiral Thrawn]] in ''Hera's Heroes''
| {{nom}}
|-
| Outstanding Achievement, Editorial in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production
| Joe E. Elwood and Alex McDonnell for ''Twilight of the Apprentice''
| {{nom}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| '''[[Writers Guild of America Awards 2016]]'''
| Best Writing in Animation
| Stephen Melching for "A Princess on Lothal"
| {{nom}}
|-
|}

==Other media==
===Film===
Chopper and the ''Ghost'' appear in the 2016 film ''[[Rogue One|Rogue One: A Star Wars Story]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=‘Star Wars Rebels’ Confirms ‘Rogue One’ Easter Eggs, Might Revisit the Film|url=http://screencrush.com/star-wars-rebels-rogue-one-easter-eggs-chopper-hera/|website=ScreenCrush}}</ref> Hera's name is also called on a loudspeaker at the Rebel base on Yavin 4, where Chopper can briefly be seen. In addition, the ''Ghost'' takes part in the climactic battle over Scarif during the eponymous squad's attempt to steal the Death Star plans, providing assistance in defending the Rebel fleet under attack by the Imperial Navy, while other Rebels attempt to disable the shield gate over the planet.<ref>{{cite web|title=Here’s all the Star Wars Rebels Easter Eggs in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story|url=http://dorksideoftheforce.com/2016/12/17/heres-star-wars-rebels-easter-eggs-rogue-one-star-wars-story/|website=Dork Side of the Force}}</ref>

===Novels===
On September 2, 2014, [[Del Rey Books]] published ''[[Star Wars: A New Dawn]]'', a prequel novel telling the story of how Kanan and Hera met.<ref name="IGN"/><ref name="SW Adult">{{cite web|url=http://starwars.com/news/disney-publishing-worldwide-and-random-house-announce-relaunch-of-star-wars-adult-fiction-line.html |title=Disney and Random House announce relaunch of ''Star Wars'' Adult Fiction line |publisher=StarWars.com |date=April 25, 2014 |accessdate=April 25, 2014}}</ref>

In 2017, a new novel, entitled ''[[Thrawn (novel)|Thrawn]]'', was released. The book marked the entrance of [[Grand Admiral Thrawn]] into the current canon. It was written by the character's original creator, [[Timothy Zahn]].<ref name="Thrawn book">{{cite web|url=http://makingstarwars.net/2016/07/star-wars-thrawn-canon-novel-announced-for-2017/ |title=Star Wars: Thrawn canon novel announced for 2017!|publisher=Making Star Wars |date=July 16, 2016 |accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref> The book was released on April 11, 2017.

===Comics===
From April 1, 2015 through March 16, 2016, [[Marvel Comics]] published a 12-issue comic series, titled ''[[List_of_Star_Wars_comic_books#Kanan|Kanan]]'', and set during the events of the first season. Written by former executive producer of the series [[Greg Weisman]] and illustrated by Pepe Larraz, Jacopo Camagni and Andrea Broccardo, the story is centered on Kanan having flashbacks to his days as a Padawan in the [[Jedi Temple]] and the [[Clone Wars (Star Wars)|Clone Wars]]. The other members of the ''Ghost'' crew also appear.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/comics/series/19486/kanan_2015_-_present |title=Kanan (2015 - 2016) |publisher=Marvel.com}}</ref>

===Video games===
So far none of the video games are considered [[Star Wars canon|canon within the ''Star Wars'' story-line]].
*A [[Side scroller|side-scrolling]] [[run and gun (video game)|run-and-gun]] game based on the show's first season, titled ''Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions'', was released by [[Disney Mobile]] on [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[Windows Store]] in early 2015, before being discontinued in mid-2016, due to [[Disney Mobile#Game support|the limitations of the support team]]. Ezra Bridger is the only playable character, with other characters available via [[In-app purchase|in-app purchases]], which also grant early access to most of the game's levels in the mobile versions and are [[Crippleware|required to play the full campaign]] in the Windows Store version.
*Ezra, Kanan, Sabine and Zeb are playable characters in ''[[Disney Infinity 3.0]]''.
*Bird versions of the entire crew of the ''Ghost'' (as they appear in season one), each represented by one or more [[Angry Birds]] characters, are unlockable characters in ''[[Angry Birds Star Wars II]]''. The Grand Inquisitor, Agent Kallus, and Cikatro Vizago also appear. The Grand Inquisitor and Kanan serve as bosses (for the Bird and Pork side, respectively) in that game as well.
*The entire crew of the ''Ghost'', along with Ahsoka and the Seventh Sister, are bonus characters in most versions of ''[[Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens]]'', unlocked mainly by purchasing either a particular [[Downloadable content|downloadable character pack]], or the game's [[Season pass#Other uses|season pass]]. The pack also allows the player to use the ''Ghost'' as a playable vehicle in vehicular levels.
*Ezra Bridger, Zeb, Agent Kallus and the Grand Inquisitor (all from season one) were playable champions in the now-defunct [[tower defense]] mobile game ''Star Wars: Galactic Defense''.
*Several of the show's characters are playable squad leaders in the [[Netmarble]] mobile game ''Star Wars: Force Arena''.
* The crew of the ''Ghost'' were added to the mobile game ''[[Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes]]'' via in-game events in March 2017.

==References==
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==See also==
* [[2015 in science fiction]]

==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://disneyxd.disney.com/star-wars-rebels}}
* {{Official website|http://www.starwars.com/tv-shows/star-wars-rebels|''Star Wars Rebels'' at starwars.com}}
* {{IMDb title|2930604|Star Wars Rebels}}
* {{tv.com show|star-wars-rebels|Star Wars Rebels}}
* [http://us.dk.com/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9781465420800,00.html?Star_Wars_Rebels_The_Visual_Guide_DK_Publishing DK Publishing for ''Star Wars Rebels'']
* [http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Rebels ''Star Wars Rebels''] on [[Wookieepedia]]

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Star Wars Rebels
GenreScience fiction
Created by
Based onStar Wars
by George Lucas
Voices of
Composers
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes59 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Kiri Hart
  • Athena Yvette Portillo
  • Carrie Beck
Running timeApprox. 22 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney XD
ReleaseOctober 3, 2014 (2014-10-03) –
present

Star Wars Rebels is an American 3D CGI animated television series produced by Lucasfilm Animation. With its story beginning fourteen years after Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and five years before Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, Rebels takes place during an era when the Galactic Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy. Imperial forces are hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights while a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking form. The visual style of Star Wars Rebels is inspired by the original Star Wars trilogy concept art by Ralph McQuarrie.[1]

The series premiered as a one-hour television film, Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion, on October 3, 2014 on Disney Channel prior to the premiere of the series on October 13 on Disney XD.[2][3] The first season consisted of 16 episodes (released as four shorts, a film, and 13 regular episodes) and the series features new characters along with ones from the original trilogy.[4][5] The second season of 22 episodes premiered on June 20, 2015. The third season of 22 episodes premiered on September 24, 2016, with another one-hour television film, Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow. On March 3, 2017, it was announced that the series has been renewed for a fourth season that is set to premiere in Fall 2017.[6] On April 15, during Star Wars Celebration, it was announced the fourth season would be the final season, which will run for 15 episodes.[7]

Dave Filoni, Simon Kinberg and Greg Weisman served as executive producers of season one. Weisman left the show after season one.[8] Filoni was also the Supervising Director for the first two seasons, a role he relinquished after accepting a promotion that expanded his creative role into overseeing all Lucasfilm Animation projects; he chose Justin Ridge to succeed him for seasons three and four.[9]

The series has been generally well-received and has often received in excess of one million viewers per episode.

Premise

Fourteen years after the fall of the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith[10] and the rise of the Galactic Empire, a motley group of rebels unite aboard a freighter starship called the Ghost and conduct covert operations against the Imperial garrison on and around the planet Lothal and on other planets in the galaxy.

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Star Wars Rebels characters

Episodes

Main article: List of Star Wars Rebels episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
Shorts4August 11, 2014 (2014-08-11)September 1, 2014 (2014-09-01)
115October 3, 2014 (2014-10-03)March 2, 2015 (2015-03-02)
222June 20, 2015 (2015-06-20)March 30, 2016 (2016-03-30)
322September 24, 2016 (2016-09-24)March 25, 2017 (2017-03-25)
415October 16, 2017 (2017-10-16)March 5, 2018 (2018-03-05)

Release

Broadcast

The first two episodes, titled Spark of Rebellion, premiered on October 3, 2014 on Disney Channels worldwide and on Family Channel in Canada.[11]

In Australia, the series premiered on October 17 on Disney XD.[12] The Siege of Lothal premiered on June 28, 2015[13] and the second season debuted on October 18.[14]

In Canada, the series premiered on October 19 on the DHX-owned Disney XD.[15] However, due to DHX Media losing the rights to Disney content, the show was later moved to Disney Channel.[16] The second season premiered on November 7 and it was moved to the Corus-owned Disney XD channel on December 1.[17][18]

In the Middle East and Africa, Spark of Rebellion premiered on October 11 and the series debuted on October 18 on Disney XD.[19] Siege of Lothal premiered on October 10, followed the official season premiere on October 17.[20]

In Southeast Asia, Spark of Rebellion premiered on Disney XD on October 4 and the series officially started on November 29.[21][22] Siege of Lothal premiered on October 3 on Disney XD and Disney Channel and the second season was released on October 24.[23][24][25][26]

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the series debuted on October 16 on Disney XD.[27] Siege of Lothal premiered on July 18, 2015[28] followed by the second season debut on October 17.[29]

Home media

DVD/Blu-ray name DVD Releases Blu-ray Releases
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 Region A Region B
Spark of Rebellion (DVD only) October 14, 2014 October 13, 2014 November 5, 2014[30] Spark of Rebellion included in Complete Season One
Complete Season One[31] September 1, 2015[32] September 14, 2015[33] September 16, 2015[34] September 1, 2015[35] September 14, 2015[36]
Complete Season Two[37] August 30, 2016[38] October 3, 2016[39] November 2, 2016[40] August 30, 2016[41] October 3, 2016[42]

Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on DVD in the US at all retailers on October 14, 2014. DVD bonus features include character shorts, a 3D model kit of the Ghost ship, and a preview of season 1.[43]

The Complete Season One of Star Wars Rebels was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray on September 1, 2015 in America,[44] and in Germany on September 10, 2015. The Season 1 collection contains the expanded version of Spark of Rebellion with the Darth Vader/Grand Inquisitor prologue shown on ABC-TV.

The Complete Season Two of Star Wars Rebels was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray on August 30, 2016 in North America.

Reception

Ratings

In the United States, the one hour special garnered 2.74 million viewers on Disney Channel[45] and 2.40 million viewers on ABC.[46] Worldwide, it delivered a total of 6.5 million viewers.[47] On Disney Channel, the first and second episodes delivered 2.33 million and 1.92 million viewers, respectively.[48] The third and fourth episodes garnered 2.32 million and 1.84 million, respectively.[49] The fifth, sixth, and seventh episodes were watched by 1.43 million, 1.30 million, and 1.60 million viewers, respectively.[50] The eighth and ninth episodes got 1.92 and 1.44 million viewers, respectively.[51]

In Canada, the second episode was watched by 274,500 viewers, making it the most-watched broadcast ever on the network.[52] In the United Kingdom, the film was the highest-rated broadcast that week, with 81,000 viewers.[53]

Season Timeslot (ET) Episodes Premiered Ended Viewers
(in millions)
Date Premiere viewers
(in millions) 		Date Finale viewers
(in millions)
1
Mondays 9pm/8c
13
October 13, 2014 (Columbus day)
 1.03[54]
March 2, 2015
 0.72[55] 0.68
2
Wednesdays 9:30pm/8:30c (10/14/15-12/09/15) Wednesdays 9pm/8c (1/20/16-3/30/16)
22
October 14, 2015
 0.46[56]
March 30, 2016
 0.69 0.81

Critical response

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes gave a 100% approval rating for seasons one and two based on 7 reviews for season one and 5 reviews for season two, with an average rating of 8.0/10 for season one and 7.5/10 for season two.[57][58] Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the series has received an average score of 78, based on four critics indicating "generally favorable reviews".[59] IGN and Variety in particular had strong praise for the pilot film, Spark of Rebellion, with their only criticism being the appearance of the Wookiees in the film, being cited as not all that impressive compared to the rest of the animation.[60]

Accolades

Award Category Recipient Result
2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Animated Show Star Wars Rebels Nominated
42nd Annie Awards Outstanding Achievement, Storyboarding in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production Nathaniel Villanueva & Douglas Lovelace Nominated
5th Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Animated Series Star Wars Rebels Nominated
2014 BTVA Awards Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Action/Drama Steve Blum as Zeb Orrelios Nominated
Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Action/Drama Tiya Sircar as Sabine Wren Nominated
Vanessa Marshall as Hera Syndulla Nominated
Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role – Action/Drama Jason Isaacs as Inquisitor Won
Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role – Action/Drama Kath Soucie as Maketh Tua Nominated
Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role – Action/Drama Frank Oz as Yoda Nominated
James Arnold Taylor as Obi-Wan Kenobi Nominated
James Earl Jones as Darth Vader Won
Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series Star Wars Rebels Nominated
6th Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Animated Series Star Wars Rebels Nominated
2015 BTVA Awards Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Action/Drama Vanessa Marshall as Hera Syndulla Nominated
44th Annie Awards Outstanding Achievement, Music in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production Kevin Kiner for Twilight of the Apprentice Nominated
Outstanding Achievement, Voice Acting in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn in Hera's Heroes Nominated
Outstanding Achievement, Editorial in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production Joe E. Elwood and Alex McDonnell for Twilight of the Apprentice Nominated
Writers Guild of America Awards 2016 Best Writing in Animation Stephen Melching for "A Princess on Lothal" Nominated

Other media

Film

Chopper and the Ghost appear in the 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.[61] Hera's name is also called on a loudspeaker at the Rebel base on Yavin 4, where Chopper can briefly be seen. In addition, the Ghost takes part in the climactic battle over Scarif during the eponymous squad's attempt to steal the Death Star plans, providing assistance in defending the Rebel fleet under attack by the Imperial Navy, while other Rebels attempt to disable the shield gate over the planet.[62]

Novels

On September 2, 2014, Del Rey Books published Star Wars: A New Dawn, a prequel novel telling the story of how Kanan and Hera met.[60][63]

In 2017, a new novel, entitled Thrawn, was released. The book marked the entrance of Grand Admiral Thrawn into the current canon. It was written by the character's original creator, Timothy Zahn.[64] The book was released on April 11, 2017.

Comics

From April 1, 2015 through March 16, 2016, Marvel Comics published a 12-issue comic series, titled Kanan, and set during the events of the first season. Written by former executive producer of the series Greg Weisman and illustrated by Pepe Larraz, Jacopo Camagni and Andrea Broccardo, the story is centered on Kanan having flashbacks to his days as a Padawan in the Jedi Temple and the Clone Wars. The other members of the Ghost crew also appear.[65]

Video games

So far none of the video games are considered canon within the Star Wars story-line.

  • A side-scrolling run-and-gun game based on the show's first season, titled Star Wars Rebels: Recon Missions, was released by Disney Mobile on iOS, Android and Windows Store in early 2015, before being discontinued in mid-2016, due to the limitations of the support team. Ezra Bridger is the only playable character, with other characters available via in-app purchases, which also grant early access to most of the game's levels in the mobile versions and are required to play the full campaign in the Windows Store version.
  • Ezra, Kanan, Sabine and Zeb are playable characters in Disney Infinity 3.0.
  • Bird versions of the entire crew of the Ghost (as they appear in season one), each represented by one or more Angry Birds characters, are unlockable characters in Angry Birds Star Wars II. The Grand Inquisitor, Agent Kallus, and Cikatro Vizago also appear. The Grand Inquisitor and Kanan serve as bosses (for the Bird and Pork side, respectively) in that game as well.
  • The entire crew of the Ghost, along with Ahsoka and the Seventh Sister, are bonus characters in most versions of Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens, unlocked mainly by purchasing either a particular downloadable character pack, or the game's season pass. The pack also allows the player to use the Ghost as a playable vehicle in vehicular levels.
  • Ezra Bridger, Zeb, Agent Kallus and the Grand Inquisitor (all from season one) were playable champions in the now-defunct tower defense mobile game Star Wars: Galactic Defense.
  • Several of the show's characters are playable squad leaders in the Netmarble mobile game Star Wars: Force Arena.
  • The crew of the Ghost were added to the mobile game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes via in-game events in March 2017.

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