Indierevolver.com has released what they claim are leaked pictures of the helmet designs for a few types of Stormtroopers for Star Wars Episode VII. While none of them are the black Stormtroopers we’ve heard rumors of, these adhere very closely to the original drawings done back in the 1970’s by Ralph McQuarrie. Those drawings have been a major inspiration for the design team, so I tend to think these are legit. Star Wars Episode VII opens December 18, 2015.
When I find a piece of fan art that I would plop down money and have framed (had I money or frames for plopping), I like to pass it on to the community. This piece entitled “Apprentice” by Simon Goinard is just fantastic. He said he was trying to capture the spirit of the original designs. I don’t know if I see Ralph McQuarrie, but I see a whole lot of awesome. I will be keeping my eye out for any more pieces from Mr. Goinard. Bravo, sir.
Dave Filoni, who also masterminded the outstanding Star Wars Clone Wars animated series, unveiled concept art, a logo and a whole lot of detail for the upcoming series set between Episodes III and IV (20 year gap). You can see in the concept art that we’re moving much more toward original trilogy vehicles and weaponry. No word was offered on the Star Wars: Reclamation animated series that is supposed to connect Episodes VI and VII (30 year-ish gap). The last season of the Clone Wars will be out on Blu Ray the first week of October and I can’t wait. I’ve also heard that there will be a few specials that will tie up hanging plot threads left by the cancellation of the series, so good news all around!
Star Wars Rebels Executive Producer Dave Filoni pulled back the curtain on Lucasfilm‘s highly anticipated animated series for Star Wars Celebration Europe attendees today, discussing the huge influence of original Star Wars concept artist Ralph McQuarrie on the look and feel of the show, and revealing the series’ unique logo and select designs.
Filoni talked at length about the use of McQuarrie art as a springboard for the series, showcasing many works from the original trilogy, including landscapes and characters, and detailing how they inform the visual identity of Star Wars Rebels.
For Star Wars Rebels, fans were given their first look at the Ghost, which will be the main character’s ship and play a big part in the series, as well as a computer rendering of a very McQuarrie-esque Stormtrooper, the interior of a Star Destroyer, and more. The show’s logo, a minimalist yet powerful design, is notable for its orange and black color scheme, which recalls the flight suit colors of Rebel pilots in the original Star Wars trilogy.
While unable to attend in person, Executive Producers Simon Kinberg and Greg Weisman shared their excitement for the series in a video message recorded specifically for Celebration attendees.
The series is set between the events of Episode III and IV — an era spanning almost two decades never-before explored on-screen. It takes place in a time where the Empire is securing its grip on the galaxy and hunting down the last of the Jedi Knights as a fledgling rebellion against the Empire is taking shape.
Star Wars Rebels will be produced by Lucasfilm Animation, featuring many of the key talents that made Star Wars: The Clone Wars. It is scheduled to premiere in fall 2014 as a one-hour special telecast on Disney Channel, and will be followed by a series on Disney XD channels around the world.
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