Star Wars Rebels 7-Minute Preview To Air Tonight On Disney XD

A special 7-minute sneak peek at Star Wars Rebels, the upcoming Star Wars animated series, will air tonight on Disney XD.

The sneak peak is part of special night of Star Wars programming, beginning with a Star Wars themed episode of Kickin' It at 7 p.m. ET, followed by the premiere of Phineas & Ferb: Star Wars at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the 7-minute preview of Star Wars Rebels to immediately follow at 8:30 p.m. ET.

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.

The preview airs tonight on Disney XD.

Star Wars Rebels is scheduled to premiere in October, on Disney XD.