Star Wars Forces of Destiny

Star Wars Forces of Destiny
Based on Star Wars
by George Lucas
Developed by Dave Filoni[1]
Written by Jennifer Muro
Directed by Brad Rau
Voices of
Narrated by Lupita Nyong'o
Composer(s) Ryan Shore[2]
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 8
Production
Executive producer(s) Carrie Beck
Running time 2–3 minutes[3]
Production company(s) Lucasfilm Animation
Ghostbot[4]
Release
Original network YouTube
Original release July 3, 2017 (2017-07-03)
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Star Wars Forces of Destiny is a 2D animated web series by Lucasfilm Animation released through Disney's YouTube channel. Set across multiple eras of the Star Wars franchise, it is a collection of two to three minute shorts centering on female characters featured in previous Star Wars installments. The series premiered on July 3, 2017, beginning the daily release of a set of eight episodes; these episodes subsequently began broadcasting on Disney Channel on July 9. An additional eight episodes will be released and broadcast in fall 2017.

First announced and presented in April 2017 during Star Wars Celebration Orlando, Forces of Destiny is part of a franchise expansion initiative by Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media and includes a companion toy line by Hasbro and a series of youth-aimed books. The series is the first 2D animated series produced by Lucasfilm since the 2003 Clone Wars series and the first 2D project by Lucasfilm Animation, which formed after the development of Clone Wars.

Premise

Focusing on female characters across multiple eras and installments of the franchise, the series explores how each character's decisions affect her destiny.[5]

Cast

Matt Lanter reprised his role as Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, who later becomes the Sith Lord Darth Vader and father of Luke and Leia.[4] John Boyega will also reprise his role as defected First Order stormtrooper Finn.[6] Other characters to appear include smugglers Han Solo and Chewbacca, droids C-3PO, R2-D2 and BB-8, and bounty hunter Ketsu Onyo.[1]

Production

Forces of Destiny was announced on April 12, 2017, and a special preview of the series presented at Star Wars Celebration Orlando on April 14.[1][4] The series is the first 2D animated series produced by Lucasfilm since the 2003 Clone Wars series[7] and the first 2D animation project created by Lucasfilm Animation; previous 2D animated series such as Ewoks, Droids, and early installments of Clone Wars were created before the formation of the studio.[4] The series is part of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media's franchise expansion initiative.[8]

Forces of Destiny was created as a series of web shorts because it was felt to better appeal to children's watching patterns: "The way that kids are consuming content today, they're still watching linear television, but increasingly they're consuming content digitally, online. We've created a story format here that reflects that. It's a combination of digital and linear."[4]

Episodes

Forces of Destiny premiered on July 3, 2017 through Disney's YouTube channel, beginning the daily release of a set of eight episodes.[4][9] It was initially announced that this release would culminate in the broadcast premiere of the eight episode set on Disney Channel on July 9 as a thirty minute special, but on July 9, Disney announced via Twitter that only two episodes were going to be broadcast.[10] A second set of eight episodes is expected for release and broadcast in fall 2017.[4] Each episode is written by Jennifer Muro and directed by Brad Rau.[1]

Future announced episodes include:

In other episodes, Sabine and the droid Chopper move into the Rebel base on Yavin 4, Sabine questions if she should remain a rebel and goes on a supply raid with Ketsu, and Hera and Leia join forces on Endor with help from Han and the Ewoks.[1]

No.TitleOriginal release dateOriginal air dateLength
1"Sands of Jakku"July 3, 2017 (2017-07-03)[11]July 9, 20172:49
On Jakku, Rey takes BB-8 home, where BB-8 can stay until someone comes for the droid. A hungry nightwatcher worm swallows BB-8 and disappears into the sand. Rey saves BB-8 by hitting the hidden worm with a lucky throw of her spear. She feeds the worm junk, appeasing its appetite.[1][12]
2"BB-8 Bandits"July 4, 2017 (2017-07-04)[13]July 9, 20172:49
On Jakku, Rey and BB-8 head to Niima Outpost, hoping someone is looking for BB-8 there. Teedo and two bandits, who want BB-8, attack them. In the ensuing speeder chase, Rey causes the bandits to crash. She lures Teedo to the nightwatcher worm, which eats Teedo's speeder. She and BB-8 escape.[1]
3"Ewok Escape"July 5, 2017 (2017-07-05)[14]TBA2:34
Leia Organa is led through the forests of Endor by an Ewok, Wicket. They find two other Ewoks cornered by stormtroopers. Wicket traps the stormtroopers, but his plan soon goes awry. Leia rescues him. The Ewoks take Leia to their village, and they gift her a dress and a spear.
4"The Padawan Path"July 6, 2017 (2017-07-06)[15]TBA3:04
Ahsoka Tano is late for a ceremony at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant. She hears screaming and detours to rescue civilians from a malfunctioning droid. She arrives at the temple, and Yoda praises her growth as a Padawan and gives her a bead for her Padawan braid. Her master Anakin Skywalker expresses pride in her.
5"Beasts of Echo Base"July 7, 2017 (2017-07-07)[16]TBA2:49
Set prior to The Empire Strikes Back, Leia and R2-D2 search for Chewbacca, who disappeared while digging corridors for the base on Hoth. They find he has been captured by a Wampa. Leia distracts the Wampa while Chewbacca and R2-D2 fix the door, and the three of them seal the Wampa out of the base.[4][1]
6"The Imposter Inside"July 8, 2017 (2017-07-08)[17]TBA2:19
On Coruscant, Ahsoka and Senator Padmé Amidala prepare for controversial diplomatic negotiations held over dinner. They notice that the table is set incorrectly, forcing a disguised Clawdite assassin to reveal herself. They subdue the assassin. However, the room is destroyed, and the negotiations must be postponed.
7"The Stranger"July 9, 2017 (2017-07-09)[18]TBA2:34
Stormtroopers on Lothal attempt to confiscate a girl's pet cat, but Jyn Erso intervenes. The cat escapes, and Jyn and the stormtroopers give chase. She subdues the stormtroopers and reunites the girl with her pet.
8"Bounty of Trouble"July 9, 2017 (2017-07-09)[19]TBA2:34
Stormtroopers escort Leia on Lothal. Sabine Wren stages Leia's kidnapping so that Leia, secretly working for the Rebel Alliance, can give Sabine a data tape of Imperial base locations. However, bounty hunter droid IG-88 attacks them for the tape. They set the stormtroopers against IG-88. Leia successfully passes Sabine the tape and returns to her escort.

Books

A series of youth books will initially adapt the episodes. Two are slated for release: Daring Adventures: Volume 1 adapting shorts about Sabine, Rey, and Padmé and Daring Adventures: Volume 2 adapting shorts about Jyn, Ahsoka, and Leia.[3][4]

Merchandising

Alongside the initial series announcement, Lucasfilm also announced a related toy line from Hasbro and an apparel line.[3][4] The toy line features a new class of figures, adventures figures fill the space between action figures and dolls.[20] These 11-inch articulated figures of the six core female characters and smaller paired figures of other characters; the line will launch on August 1, 2017 alongside accessories such as lightsabers.[21] Other characters, including Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren, are intended to be released.[20]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Breznican, Anthony (April 13, 2017). "Star Wars highlights female heroes in Forces of Destiny — first look". Entertainment Weekly. Time, Inc. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  2. ↑ Baver, Kristin (July 6, 2017). "5 Highlights from Star Wars Forces of Destiny: “The Padawan Path” | StarWars.com". StarWars.com. Lucasfilm. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Everything you need to know about new Star Wars Forces of Destiny series". ABC News. April 13, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Goldman, Eric (April 12, 2017). "New Star Wars Forces of Destiny Animated Shorts and Toy Line Launching This Year". IGN. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  5. ↑ Lisa, Respers France (April 13, 2017). "Star Wars heroines focus of Forces". CNN. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  6. ↑ Errico, Marcus (July 3, 2017). "New Star Wars Cartoon Shorts Debut Online, Bringing Female Heroes in Full Force". Yahoo!. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  7. ↑ Taylor, Chris (July 3, 2017). "Watch Rey and BB-8's first thrilling adventure in Star Wars: Forces of Destiny". Mashable. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  8. ↑ Lisanti, Tony (May 1, 2017). "Disney's Vision for the Future". License! Global. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  9. ↑ Lussier, Germain (June 27, 2017). "Watch a New Trailer for Star Wars: Forces Of Destiny, Which Premieres July 3". io9. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  10. ↑ "See the premiere of the first two Star Wars Forces of Destiny shorts tonight during Despicable Me and #HotelTSeries". Twitter. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Star Wars Forces of Destiny Episode 'Sands of Jakku'". Disney. July 3, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2017 – via YouTube.
  12. ↑ Zalben, Alexander (July 3, 2017). "Star Wars Forces of Destiny Brings Rey and BB-8 Together for the First Time". TV Guide. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Star Wars Forces of Destiny Episode 'BB-8 Bandits'". Disney. July 4, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2017 – via YouTube.
  14. ↑ "Star Wars Forces of Destiny Episode 'Ewok Escape'". Disney. July 5, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017 – via YouTube.
  15. ↑ "Star Wars Forces of Destiny Episode 'The Padawan Path'". Disney. July 6, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017 – via YouTube.
  16. ↑ "Star Wars Forces of Destiny Episode 'Beasts of Echo Base'". Disney. July 7, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017 – via YouTube.
  17. ↑ "Star Wars Forces of Destiny Episode 'The Imposter Inside'". Disney. July 8, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2017 – via YouTube.
  18. ↑ "Star Wars Forces of Destiny Episode 'The Stranger'". Disney. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 9, 2017 – via YouTube.
  19. ↑ "Star Wars Forces of Destiny Episode 'Bounty of Trouble'". Disney. July 9, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2017 – via YouTube.
  20. 1 2 Loughray, Clarisse (April 13, 2017). "Star Wars: Forces of Destiny to unveil brand new, female-led storylines". The Independent. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  21. ↑ Burton, Bonnie (April 13, 2017). "Star Wars heroines get their due in new Forces of Destiny". CNET. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
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