It appears as though the popularity of a certainStar Warsanimated anthology series may have inspired Lucasfilm and Disney to keep that train running on more than one track. Now, a leaked schedule from the upcomingStar WarsCelebration Anaheim event has seemingly preemptively confirmed a new batch of tales, and it could be just what the franchise needs.
TheupcomingStar WarsCelebrationin Anaheim, California is already seen by many as a potentially big opportunity to hear about new projects in a galaxy far, far away. But it appears that one such project has jumped the gun thanks to a schedule listed on the event’s official site. The page lists a huge number of panels, presentations, and other such curiosities set to take place duringStar WarsCelebration Anaheim in May. But while most of them seem to be pretty standard, one entry jumped out with the enticing possibility of a new animated series.
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TitledTales of the Jedi, this particular event appears to introduce a brand new series under the same name. The description seems pretty cut and dry as well. “IntroducingTales of the Jedi, animated anthology shorts. Hosted by Amy Ratcliffe with special guest Dave Filoni.” Comic book fans will note that it shares a title with a series of comicsset during the Old Republicfeaturing notable characters like Nomi Sunrider and Ulic Qel-Droma, which might indicate what to expect. While this is currently the only information regarding the new series, it seems pretty clear that the event itself will have plenty of elaboration on the topic. Plus, the wording of it could indicate where the idea for this new collection of animated shorts came from.
Many fans will note the description as “animated anthology shorts,” which sounds almost exactly like what theStar Wars: Visionsanime anthology series offers. Given howVisionsis rumored to receive a second seasonthis year, it was apparently well-received enough to warrant another look. On that note, perhaps the popularity of the anime series has inspired Disney to continue thinking outside the box for some of its new projects. ButTales of the Jedimay be a bit different thanVisions, and it could all be due to the special guest at the event itself.
The mere mention of Filoni should be more than enough to perk up the ears of many aStar Warsfan these days. He’s the mind behind hits likeThe Clone WarsandRebelsand his collaboration withJon Favreau onThe Mandalorianpretty much speaks for itself. As Lucasfilm’s Executive Creative Director with his own action figure, he’s clearly got the passion needed for the job. Based on his name on the schedule,Tales of the Jedimay be more of a consolidated effort under the watchful eye of Filoni rather than a collection of stories from different studios likeVisions.
Naturally, this is all just speculation. Hopefully, all will be revealed atStar WarsCelebration Anaheim. But the presence of Filoni combined with theTales of the Jedititle that many remember fondly from the comic series is already more than enough to get that hype train running full steam.
