The Force will return to TV sooner than expected, as Lucasfilm and Disney HD have announced that Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 will debut its first episode on Saturday, June 20th at 9:00pm.

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Season 2 begins with a one-hour episode, "The Siege of Lothal," which recently screened at Star Wars Celebration. I was able to see that screening and you can read my non-spoilery review now, but suffice to say, this is a jam-packed and very exciting premiere that will be of great interest to Star Wars fans.The downside? The remaining episodes of Season 2 won't begin airing until fall - though with the summer premiere episode, hopefully that means earlier than Season 1's October debut last year.Season 2 will feature prominent recurring roles for Darth Vader (James Earl Jones reprising his role from the films), Ahsoka Tano (The Clone Wars' Ashley Eckstein) and The Clone Wars' returning Captain Rex, Wolffe and Gregor (all voiced by Dee Bradley Baker).Additionally, Disney XD will be celebrating "May the 4th Be With You," the fan-proclaimed Star Wars holiday, beginning FRIDAY, MAY 1 through MONDAY, MAY 4. The weekend will include the following:-"Star Wars Rebels: The Ultimate Guide," a half-hour special recapping the entire first season of "Star Wars Rebels" will debut Monday, May 4 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT)-Marathons of "Star Wars Rebels" season one and "LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles."-Sneak peek at "LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales," an all-new series of event specials that will premiere on Disney XD this summer.-Star Wars-inspired episodes of "Phineas and Ferb," "Kickin' It" and "Lab Rats."