A month ago today, it was revealed that Lucasfilm was developing a new animated Star Wars series entitled Star Wars Rebels. The series from from Dave Filoni, Greg Weisman and Simon Kinberg will take place between Episodes III and IV and feature new characters.

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Today, Bleeding Cool has unveiled some new details. According to the outlet, as in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII , the story will focus on adolescent characters in order to appeal to a younger audience. The site also reports that Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, will provide some V.O. for the Rebels.The series is set during the time period when the Empire is solidifying its dominion in the galaxy and focused on eliminating the last of the Jedi Knights as a newly formed rebellion against the Empire begins. Those in attendance at Star Wars Celebration Europe will be given an exclusive sneak peek at the show.