Star Wars: Resistance (Disney XD/Disney Channel) - Season 2 October 6, 2019

[Serra]

Set in what is described by the company as an “uncharted time frame prior to The Force Awakens,” the “anime-inspired” Resistance will follow a young pilot named Kazuda Xiono, recruited by General Leia Organa’s burgeoning Resistance for a top-secret surveillance mission to survey the growing power of the First Order. The series will focus on Kazuda and a cast of ace pilots, but will also feature familiar faces from the sequel trilogy in the form of BB-8, Poe Dameron, and Captain Phasma, with both Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie reprising their respective roles for the series.

The idea for Star Wars Resistance came out of my interest in World War II aircraft and fighter pilots. My grandfather was a pilot and my uncle flew and restored planes, so that’s been a big influence on me. There’s a long history of high-speed racing in Star Wars, and I think we’ve captured that sense of excitement in an anime-inspired style, which is something the entire team has been wanting to do for a long time.

https://io9.gizmodo.com/star-wars-re...ser-1825546331

[6souls]

Coming this Fall

This fall, welcome to the Resistance!

StarWars.com is thrilled to announce that production has begun on Star Wars Resistance, an exciting new animated adventure series about Kazuda Xiono, a young pilot recruited by the Resistance and tasked with a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order. It will premiere this fall on Disney Channel in the U.S. and thereafter, on Disney XD and around the world.

Featuring the high-flying adventure that audiences of all ages have come to expect from Star Wars, Star Wars Resistance — set in the time prior to Star Wars: The Force Awakens — will feature the beloved droid BB-8 alongside ace pilots, colorful new characters and appearances by fan favorites including Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma, voiced by actors Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, respectively.

The series was created by renowned Lucasfilm Animation veteran Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels); executive-produced by Athena Portillo (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Justin Ridge (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels) and Brandon Auman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles); and art-directed by Amy Beth Christenson (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels).

“The idea for Star Wars Resistance came out of my interest in World War II aircraft and fighter pilots” said Filoni. “My grandfather was a pilot and my uncle flew and restored planes, so that’s been a big influence on me. There’s a long history of high-speed racing in Star Wars, and I think we’ve captured that sense of excitement in an anime-inspired style, which is something the entire team has been wanting to do for a long time.”

Marc Buhaj, senior vice president, Programming and general manager, Disney XD, said, “Our colleagues at Lucasfilm have created a compelling narrative for an untold moment in the Star Wars galaxy, and we are excited to partner with them again on this new original series. Star Wars Resistance will bring viewers across generations an engaging story with heart, humor and both new and familiar characters.”

In addition to Isaac and Christie, the voice cast includes actors Christopher Sean (Days of Our Lives), Suzie McGrath (East Enders), Scott Lawrence (Legion), Myrna Velasco (Elena of Avalor), Josh Brener (Silicon Valley), Donald Faison (Scrubs), Bobby Moynihan (DuckTales), Jim Rash (Community), and Rachel Butera (Tammy’s Tiny Tea Time).

[Greedouw]

Cautiously optimistic as I'm afraid it's going to be one of those CGI driven animes (hated when they added CGI to Gundam).

I wonder what that fighter is; "new" Z-95? >=)

[EternityEnd]

In Dave Filoni I trust. He'll actually flesh out the ST time period properly.

[6souls]

[6souls]

Episode One Synopsis

Resistance fighter Poe Dameron tasks young pilot Kazuda "Kaz" Xiono with spying on the First Order. At the time, little was known about the secretive organization and its strength.

In order to fulfill his mission, Kaz travels to the space station Colossus, which is being used by many ships as a port to refuel and do repairs. However, there are also dangerous races taking place there. After Kaz bragged with his piloting skills at his arrival there, he is soon drawn into one of the races...

[6souls]

[6souls]

[Greedouw]

T-85 X-Wings yall

[Greedouw]

The first three episodes were released on Disney. I liked them. There were some cheesy moments, but it is a kids show after all.

I'll keep watching for sure

[6souls]

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-w...season-one-dvd

Season 1 physical edition coming August 20th.

[Serra]

Ends with season 2.

[Vagrant]

Should have ended with season 1. Definitely wasn't a worthwhile replacement for Rebels.

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[Anoat]

I binged season one over the weekend. It was decent, not as good story wise as later Clone Wars or Rebels seasons, but as mentioned it was definitely aimed at a younger audience. Kaz being a shrieking, clumsy oaf yet still an amazing pilot was an interesting take. BB-8 was the real star of the series imo. I laughed at the subtle hints of the two parts shopkeepers being a gay couple. The poor furry alien trying to keep the floors clean all season was a fun running joke.

Ultimately I say it’s a fun show as long as you don’t try to take it super serious.

[6souls]

[Anoat]

Executive producers Justin Ridge and Brandon Auman, appearing on a podcast, confirmed the characters Okra and Flix are a gay couple. Which is pretty obvious to anyone who has watched the show. But this does make them the first openly LGBT characters in canon Star Wars.

[6souls]

I think Solo retconned Lando to being pansexual.