Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises

Lego Star Wars:
The Resistance Rises
Genre
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes5
Production
Production companiesLucasfilm
Lego
M2Film
Original release
NetworkDisney XD
ReleaseFebruary 15 (2016-02-15) –
May 4, 2016 (2016-05-04)

Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises is a five-episode Lego Star Wars short form computer-animated series that debuted on Disney XD on February 15, 2016. A comedic prequel to the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it focuses on the exploits of Star Wars characters from that film, as well as legacy characters.[1][2][3][4]

Characters

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The first episode, "Poe to the Rescue", features characters Poe Dameron, C-3PO, Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, Admiral Ackbar and BB-8. Later episodes include Han Solo, Chewbacca, Maz Kanata, Lando Calrissian, Rey, Unkar Plutt, and Finn.

Episodes

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No.TitleOriginal air dateLength
1"Poe to the Rescue"[5][6][7]February 15, 2016 (2016-02-15)6:47
After retrieving a marooned C-3PO, Poe Dameron and BB-8 take him to help rescue a captive Admiral Ackbar from Captain Phasma and Kylo Ren.
2"The Trouble with Rathtars"[8]April 13, 2016 (2016-04-13)3:39
While trying to manage the rathtars running loose on their ship, Han Solo and Chewbacca find themselves in the path of a First Order TIE fighter.
3"Hunting for Han"[9]April 20, 2016 (2016-04-20)4:41
At Maz Kanata'a castle, various shady characters are hunting the elusive Han Solo. Special Guest Star: Lando Calrissian.
4"Rey Strikes Back"[10]April 27, 2016 (2016-04-27)4:41
Unkar Plutt sends his men to steal Rey's tank speeder.
5"Attack of the Conscience"[11]May 4, 2016 (2016-05-04)4:41
After Captain Phasma puts him on active duty, Stormtrooper FN-2187 starts to doubt the motives of the First Order.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Li, Shirley (February 12, 2016). "The Force Awakens characters to appear in new LEGO Star Wars series". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  2. ^ "LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises to Debut on Disney XD February 15". Oh My Disney. February 2016. Retrieved April 22, 2016.
  3. ^ Watercutter, Angela (February 12, 2016). "This New Animated Lego Star Wars Short Looks Legit". Wired. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  4. ^ Whitbrook, James (February 12, 2016). "Poe Dameron Stages a Daring Rescue in the First The Force Awakens Lego Short". io9. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  5. ^ "Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises: 'Poe to the Rescue'". Disney XD. Archived from the original on 2016-07-08. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  6. ^ "Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises: 'Poe to the Rescue'". StarWars.com. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  7. ^ "Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises: 'Poe to the Rescue'". Lego.com. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  8. ^ "Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises: 'The Trouble with Rathtars'". Disney XD. Archived from the original on 2016-07-10. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  9. ^ "Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises: 'Hunting for Han'". Disney XD. Archived from the original on July 10, 2016. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  10. ^ "Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises: 'Rey Strikes Back'". Disney XD. Archived from the original on 2016-06-18. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  11. ^ "Lego Star Wars: The Resistance Rises: 'Attack of the Conscience'". Disney XD. Archived from the original on 2016-07-09. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
  12. ^ Ellen Dubin [@EllenDubinActor] (March 16, 2016). "In case you heard a familiar voice, I am #CaptainPhasma in #StarWarsTheResistanceRises on @DisneyXD" (Tweet). Retrieved November 2, 2016 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Arif S. Kinchen [@arifskinchen] (May 5, 2016). "Did YOU see "Attack Of The Conscience" for @LEGO @StarWars : The Resistance Rises" last night? I played #FINN" (Tweet). Retrieved November 3, 2016 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "Animation". lexlang.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
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