'Star Wars Rebels' Premiere Air Date News, 2014 Episodes Spoilers - Disney Announces October Release of Lucasfilms Animated Series

The official air date of Star Wars Rebels has been announced and it's premiering soon! On October 3, the hour-long special of Rebels will air on Disney Channel, followed by the series premiere episode on October 13 on Disney XD. [SPOILERS to follow]

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Here is an excerpt from Disney's official press release announcing these details about Rebels:

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

•  "Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion" one-hour movie will be available to verified users onWATCHDisneyXD.comand the WATCH Disney XD app for smartphones and tablets. It will also be available on Disney Channel SVOD.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

•  Premiere telecast of the one-hour movie "Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion" (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

•  "Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion" will be available on Disney XD VOD and for purchase through Apple iTunes, Amazon Instant Video and Google Play.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

•  "Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion" (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) premieres on Disney XD.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

•  "Star Wars Rebels" (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) series premieres on Disney XD.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

•  "Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion" will be available to own on DVD in retailers nationwide. The DVD includes the movie, a freeGhost3D model ship, four "Star Wars Rebels" shorts, plus a never-before-seen piece that takes you deeper into the world of "Star Wars Rebels" and the upcoming season.

(via Slash Film)