First ‘Star Wars: Rebels’ Trailer Set To Be Released On May 4th

After revealing the cast of Star Wars Episode VII, Lucasfilm and Disney announced today that the first full trailer for their upcoming animated series Star Wars: Rebels will premiere in a global, multiplatform debut on a date — May 4, as in “May the Fourth Be With You” — that has evolved into an unofficial, fan-driven holiday for the beloved movie franchise.

On May 4 at 12:01 a.m. PT, the trailer will be available across multiple sites including www.StarWars.com, www.ABC.com, www.ESPN.com and www.Disney.com. ABC’s Good Morning America will air an exclusive 30-second sneak peek at the trailer on May 2.

Here’s a synopsis:

"Star Wars Rebels" continues the epic tradition of the legendary Star Wars saga with all-new exciting, action-packed adventures. It is a dark time in the galaxy, as the evil Galactic Empire tightens its grip of power from world to world. As the series begins, Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet, ruling with an iron fist and ruining the lives of its people. The clever and motley crew of the starship Ghost is amongst a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, this ragtag group will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.