'Star Wars Rebels' - WATCH: Check Out The First 7 Minutes Of Animated Series Before October Release Date W/ DisneyXD Extended Preview [VIDEO]

Star Wars Rebels is set to premiere on DisneyXD this October, but instead of waiting for more trailers and teasers, an extended preview was released this week showing us 7 minutes of footage! We get a great look at the main character, Ezra, and his animated companions as we dive into the Star Wars universe in a whole new story!

Set between Episodes III and IV of the Star Wars movie franchise, Rebels will bridge the gap between the prequels and the original trilogy with a brand new animated take on the story. We should expect some familiar faces, but the real focus of this new take is the new characters.

Watch this extended preview footage right here:

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Here is a synopsis of Star Wars Rebels:

Imperials and stormtroopers establish an intimidating presence on the planet, enforcing strict new laws for trade and arresting citizens for expressing dissent of any kind. A young boy named Ezra, however, discovers that a mysterious group is attempting to steal cargo from the Empire. Intrigued, he tries to take it for himself - and ends up on the run from both Imperials and this small band of rebels.

A special hour-long premiere episode of Star Wars Rebels will air in October on the Disney Channel, with the rest of the series airing on DisneyXD afterwards. Then, about a year later, Star Wars: Episode VII will hit theaters on December 18, 2015.

(via Gamma Squad)