A New Story Begins…
Lucasfilm’s and Disney announced on April 12, 2017 that a brand new animated series/merchandise line shall be releasing focusing on the female heroes of the Star Wars galaxy. Each episode of the series shall be 2-3 minutes in length and shall each feature a female character from the Star Wars universe such as Rey, Ashoka, Jyn, Maz Kanata, and many others.
“Star Wars Forces of Destiny is for anyone who has been inspired by Leia’s heroism, Rey’s courage, or Ahsoka’s tenacity,” says Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm. “We’re thrilled that so many of the original actors are reprising their roles in these shorts which capture the small moments and everyday decisions that shape who these characters are. It is a fun new way for people to experience Star Wars.”
“From Princess Leia to Sabine Wren, Star Wars heroines are unique, and we wanted to represent that in the product line for Star Wars Forces of Destiny,” said Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of Disney’s consumer products and interactive media division.
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny is set to launch in July on Disney’s YouTube account, then eight additional shorts shall follow-up in the fall.
