February 11, 2016
"LEGO Star Wars: THE FREEMAKER ADVENTURES"IS COMING TO DISNEY XD THIS SUMMER"
LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures" is an all-new animated television seriesscheduled to debut this summer on Disney XD in the U.S. The fun-filled adventurecomedy series will introduce all-new heroes and villains in exciting adventures withmany familiar Star Wars characters.
Told in the whimsically-charged style that audiences have come to expect from LEGOStar Wars entertainment, the series stars the Freemakers, a family of scavengers whobuild and sell starships from the scoured debris of space battles strewn throughout thegalaxy. When their youngest discovers a natural connection with the Force through anancient artifact - the Kyber Saber – his world is turned upside down, and he and hisfamily are thrown into an epic struggle against the Empire to restore peace andfreedom to the galaxy. Throughout their adventures, the Freemakers explore newworlds, meet new and familiar characters, and learn the true value of what it means tobe a family.
"We are very excited to launch for the first time a TV series with Disney XD," said JillWilfert, vice president, licensing & entertainment at the LEGO Group. "The creativeteam behind 'The Freemaker Adventures' is extremely talented, and the series is agreat testament to our longstanding and successful partnership with Lucasfilm andDisney. The show masterfully combines the rich heritage of storytelling, greatcharacters, action and adventure in a galaxy far, far away with the creativity,imagination and humor that only LEGO Star Wars can deliver. We are sure fans youngand old are going to love the show."
"With 'The Freemaker Adventures' we are thrilled to bring all new stories to life thatcould only be realized in the LEGO Star Wars universe," said Carrie Beck, vicepresident, animation development at Lucasfilm. "We are embarking on anunprecedented collaboration that will allow us to extend the narrative experience ofthe Star Wars saga with the same playful spirit that’s always made LEGO Star Wars somuch fun to watch. We are so thankful to have such great partners in the LEGO Group,Disney XD and series developers Bill Motz and Bob Roth."
"LEGO® Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures" is a production of Wil Film, the LEGOGroup and Lucasfilm. Developed for television by Bill Motz and Bob Roth ("Penguins ofMadagascar"), they join Torsten Jacobson ("LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales") and JillWilfert ("The LEGO Movie") as executive producers alongside producers Carrie Beck("Star Wars Rebels"), Jason Cosler ("LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: AvengersReassembled!"), Jake Blais and John McCormack.
About Disney XD
Disney XD is a basic cable channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compellingmix of live-action and animated programming for kids age 6-11, hyper-targeting boysand transporting them into worlds full of humor, unexpected fun and inspiring action-filled adventures. Disney XD-branded content spans television, online, mobile and VODplatforms. The programming includes series, movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with ESPN. In the U.S., Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network that reaches over 77 million households via its basiccable and satellite affiliates. In total, there are 31 Disney XD channels available in 25languages around the world.
About Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a globalleader in film, television and digital entertainment production. In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects andaudio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainmentsoftware, and the management of the global merchandising activities for itsentertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONESfranchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.
Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarksand/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or itsaffiliates. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.
About the LEGO Group
The LEGO Group is a privately held, family-owned company with headquarters inBillund, Denmark, and main offices in Enfield, USA, London, U.K., Shanghai, China, andSingapore. Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGObrick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials. Guided by the company spirit: "Only the best is good enough”, the company iscommitted to the development of children and aims to inspire and develop the buildersof tomorrow through creative play and learning. LEGO products are sold worldwide andcan be virtually explored at
www.LEGO.com. For more news from the LEGO Group, information about our financial performance andresponsibility engagement, please visit
http://www.LEGO.com/aboutus. LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Minifigure, are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2016The LEGO Group.Press materials are available at
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