WithLego Star Wars: Droid Talesset to debut on Disney XD next week, the network has released the first trailer and four new photos from the animated TV series, featuring some of our favoriteStar Warscharacters. The photos give us our first look atLEGO versionsof Yoda, R2-D2, C-3PO, Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Emperor, while the trailer offers fans some alternate takes on some of the franchise’s more memorable moments, including a much different fate for Jar-Jar Binks. The series will consist of five 22-minute episodes, debuting Monday, July 6 at 6:30 PM on Disney XD.
As its title suggests,Lego Star Wars: Droid Talesis a re-telling of theStar Warsuniverse through the eyes ofC3P0and R2D2. Following their victory celebration in the Ewok village on Endor, seen at the close ofStar Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, C-3PO and R2-D2 have gathered to regale Luke, Leia,Han Solo,Chewbaccaand the other Rebels with the tales of their adventures that led to the events ofStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. An accidental kidnapping occurs while the droids are reminiscing and suddenly viewers are taken on a new adventure that leads to encounters with familiar faces and places that prompt the re-telling of the entire saga. The series offers all of the playful humor that viewers expect from LEGO Star Wars.
After the premiere on July 1, which focuses onStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceandStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, new episodes will roll out each month, leading up toStar Wars: The Force Awakens. The second episode covers the TV seriesStar Wars: The Clone WarsandStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, while the original trilogy moviesStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope,Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes BackandStar Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jediwill each get their own individual episodes. Check out the trailer and photos fromLego Star Wars: Droid Talesto get ready for the July 6 premiere.
