STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC Launch Trailer Released As Lucasfilm Announces Three Phases Of Storytelling

The launch of Star Wars: The High Republic is fast approaching, and as well as a new trailer, we have additional details on what to expect from this exciting new era of storytelling from Lucasfilm.

By JoshWilding - Jan 05, 2021 02:01 AM EST

Filed Under: Star Wars

Star Wars: The High Republic launches today with the release of Light of the Jedi, A Test of Courage, and The Great Jedi Rescue. Those three novels (aimed at different ages) will then be followed by a new Marvel Comics series which arrives tomorrow, and we know the Acolyte TV series coming to Disney+ is going to be set in this same timeframe.

Now, Lucasfilm has announced that these launch titles are just part of the first phase of a multi-year rollout of content dubbed "Light of the Jedi," while Phase II is "Quest of the Jedi" and Phase III is "Trials of the Jedi."

The High Republic era kicks off with the galaxy at peace, ruled by the glorious Republic and protected by the noble and wise Jedi Knights. As a symbol of all that is good, the Republic is about to launch the Starlight Beacon into the far reaches of the Outer Rim. This new space station will serve as a ray of hope for all to see.

However, just as a magnificent renaissance spreads throughout the Republic, so does a frightening new adversary. Now the guardians of peace and justice must face a threat to themselves, the galaxy, and the Force itself. The big promise of this new initiative is that it will depict the Jedi as many fans have always wanted to see them - as true guardians of peace and justice.

Check out the launch trailer for Star Wars: The High Republic below:

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more animated Star Wars TV shows we want to see!

10. Obi Wan Kenobi & Qui Gon-Jinn

The time Obi-Wan Kenobi spent training under Qui Gon-Jinn was addressed in some Expanded Universe stories, but it's otherwise an era in their lives which has gone unexplored.

A show picking up with the two Jedi heroes when Obi-Wan was a Padawan would be a lot of fun, especially as this would lead to us seeing a completely different version of Anakin Skywaker's future Master and enemy. It also wouldn't exactly be a bad thing for us to spend more time with Qui Gon.

After all, he was clearly a pretty complicated man and not necessarily on the same wavelength as the rest of the Jedi Council. so there's a lot of storytelling potential there.

9. Jango Fett

Boba Fett is expected to make an impact in The Mandalorian season two, and there are already rumours that the iconic bounty hunter could end up getting a series of his own somewhere down the line.

As you may recall, a popular video game featuring his father, Jango Fett, which was set before the events of Attack of the Clones, showed that there's a story to tell with this character. Plus, with Jango serving as the basis for Palpatine’s eventual clone army, we could spend some time exploring that only alluded to piece of Star Wars history in a series like this.

Is this one too many Mandos for Disney+? Perhaps, but there's some very real potential here.

8. Young Anakin Skywalker

The Clone Wars proved that fans are plenty interested in Anakin Skywalker's story, and while we followed his descent into the Dark Side in that and Revenge of the Sith, what about those early years he spent training under Obi-Wan Kenobi? Thus far, those years are a mystery to us.

However, an animated series with a teenage lead could definitely put a fresh spin on this Galaxy Far, Far Away, with the likes of Padme and members of the Jedi Order receiving more screentime as their respective stories are further fleshed out, and we get to know them that little bit better.

This could make for a really gripping watch, and while we know how Anakin's story ends, what harm is there in delving into his beginnings and some of Palpatine's earliest manipulations?

7. C-3PO And R2-D2

These two have been a big part of the Star Wars movies, and their standalone episodes in The Clone Wars proved that following them for twenty minutes a week would be far from a chore.

Rather than focusing on one specific period of time, this potential series could focus on a different adventure each episode. One week could be set during The Clone Wars and another in the gap between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. There are countless stories they could tell!

In some ways, this would perhaps be an animated series better suited to a younger audience, but the chemistry that these two have always had on film would translate nicely to this format.

6. Starkiller

The Force Unleashed video games followed the adventures of Darth Vader’s secret apprentice as he plotted to overthrow the Emperor. However, Starkiller quickly realised that his path isn’t tied to the Dark Side of the Force, and rebels against his master (which ties into the formation of the Rebellion).

That wouldn't necessarily work after what we saw in Star Wars Rebels, but there are definitely ways this character could be rebooted for an animated series for some original stories.

Taking the basic plot of the games and spreading them across an animated series would be a pretty awesome option, while original voice actor Sam Witwer – who has repeatedly shown a huge amount of passion for the character – would surely be up for returning to once again provide the vocals.

5. Podracing

Whatever problems The Phantom Menace may have had, you can’t deny that those podracing sequences made for edge of your seat viewing, and they definitely deserved more screentime.

Even over 20 years after the movie was released, it still looks just as impressive (and easily as exciting) on Disney+, and the race on Tatooine introduced us to a handful of strange and unusual aliens it would be awesome to spend a lot more time with. Meanwhile, the recently remastered video game proved to be a thrilling and brilliant tie-in fans are once again loving.

An animated series would allow for that world to be explored even further, taking us to all sorts of planets and could arguably take place at any time; just because we never saw the races again after The Phantom Menace doesn’t mean they didn’t continue! With an Anakin-like central protagonist, this could be the sort of fun and fast-paced series which would appeal to all.

4. Darth Vader

Darth Vader was a character we mentioned as being a possible contender for a live-action series, but if that's too much of a logistical nightmare for Lucasfilm, why not head down the animated route?

The prequels, for better or worse, thoroughly explored the early years of Anakin Skywalker, as did The Clone Wars. However, those gaps the comic books have filled in haven't been overly satisfying.

They've told some fantastic stories, of course, but further delving into Anakin’s early years in the suit and his conflicting feelings about turning to the dark side and aligning himself with the Emperor would be a great basis for this show. We could also follow the Sith Lord as he purges the remaining Jedi.

3. Han Solo And Lando Calrissian

There are rumours that a Solo: A Star Wars Story sequel series is in the works at Disney+, while we also recently learned that a spinoff for Lando Calrissian is reportedly being developed.

However, what if the truth of the matter is that these characters will return in an animated spinoff? That would be an affordable way to continue the story started in the 2018 movie, and budget constraints wouldn't stop Lucasfilm from diving deep into the adventures these two went on before both the events of A New Hope and their eventual reunion in The Empire Strikes Back.

Maul could also be incorporated here, and some big plot holes and unresolved story arcs could be addressed in a way that makes fans happy. Just bring back the movie's cast!

2. Underworld

It's believed that George Lucas developed over 100 scripts for Underworld, but his live-action Star Wars TV series never ended up seeing the light of day. Technology and the limits of a television production were against him at the time, but it seems doubtful that developing those scripts is now a priority for Disney (for starters, it probably doesn't tie into their new continuity).

In terms of plot details, we don't know what this one would deliver, but it's believed that it was going to dive into the grittier side of the Star Wars Universe, and that alone has a tonne of potential.

So, why not just make Underworld in the format of an animated series? Lucas could be brought back as a creative consultant, and this could be a purely standalone project which allows fans to finally see what he had planned for the show (which would generate a lot of buzz, let's face it).

1. Rogue Squadron

This could be a little too close to Star Wars: Resistance, but an animated series following similar storylines to those in the classic Rogue Squadron video games would be pretty damn cool.

Set during the course of the original trilogy, it would be epic seeing the original X-Wings zooming into battle against TIE Fighters, AT-ATs, and whatever else the Empire throws at them. Lucasfilm could make use of familiar faces or completely new creations, but there are ways a show like this could add a lot to the events of - and between - A New Hope and Return of the Jedi.

Fans are likely to respond to this better than they did Resistance, and it could be a good chance for Dave Filoni and company to show us what those Rebels characters were up to at this time.

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25 Comments

Blergh - 1/5/2021, 2:42 AM

Was excited for this universe at first but after seeing the artwork here I'm getting less a "Old Republic" feel and more "new & polished" hints.
I'm not sure I'm digging this just yet. Really hope they put in some good writers.

mastakilla39 - 1/5/2021, 8:00 AM

@Blergh - Never read any of them, but if these end up being like the novel tie-in to the films then its going to be divisive because it just going to feel like its pandering to a specific audience. For example, since JJ Abrams didn't shoot a funeral scene for Han Solo the comic or novel tie-ins had to do it but since its exclusive to the novel that makes it feel less canon to the films.

I feel like any new comic or novel is just trying to bandage any mistakes their movies or shows made.

InfinitePunches - 1/5/2021, 3:27 AM

They said recently that the High Republic Era lasts until 82 years before a New Hope. And The Acolyte show is supposed to take place at the end of the High Republic Era. Which pretty much confirms that it's gonna be a live-action Darth Plagueis tv show, which is pretty god damn cool.

Mugens - 1/5/2021, 3:34 AM

I'm getting a little old and slow, so for us in the pre-senile crowd I think they need to publish a graph showing where all the Star Wars movies and streaming series place in the timeline. I'm actually starting to get things mixed up, something I usually have no problem keeping track of.

JFerguson - 1/5/2021, 5:14 AM

Disney, you really wanna do this? You wanna commit to a 3 phase multi year rollout before seeing how the initial response is to this launch?

DAGuess - 1/5/2021, 5:29 AM

@JFerguson - I'm actually impressed they did any planning based on how the sequel trilogy was produced.

JFerguson - 1/5/2021, 5:42 AM

@DAGuess - True but still sloppy on Disney’s part. Wish we could go back to how it used to be, where Hollywood people had BOTH a plan and a leash that told them not to announce those plans all at once.

For example, George Lucas had all 3 OG trilogy movies planned out but still knew not to blow his load by announcing sequel plans. He waited to see how the first movie did before giving Hollywood execs his sequel treatments

InfinitePunches - 1/5/2021, 6:14 AM

@JFerguson - Starting this as a book/comic series is low risk high reward. If it was a bunch of tv shows about unknown characters in a new part of the timeline that would be risky. But this cost very little money. If the super nerds like the books, they'll expand it further. The general audience won't even see these. Pretty ingenious in my opinion.

JFerguson - 1/5/2021, 6:17 AM

@InfinitePunches - Oh that’s right!! I guess testing the waters with these printed products isn’t that big of a deal. The “multi year rollout” bit just sounded more grand than it actually is. 😂

AnthonyVonGeek - 1/5/2021, 6:00 AM

Soy Wars. 😜

InfinitePunches - 1/5/2021, 6:18 AM

@AnthonyVonGeek - I just started the first book and they brutally kill off a character in the first chapter after telling you all about her life. You're making a judgement on something you haven't even read. And I'm guessing you don't hate everything Disney Star Wars because your avatar is Grogu.

TheMapleSyrup - 1/5/2021, 6:28 AM

Man, I was actually looking forward to this. But I'm pretty underwhelmed. I'm one of those nerds who actually reads the books and crap too

PicolasCage - 1/5/2021, 6:59 AM

Thank [frick] they’re exploring a new era. They never should’ve continued the Skywalker stuff to begin with, the new trilogy is so bad.

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