point5 said:
Tobar said:
The same team that did CW is behind Rebels. Just like CW I'm sure the production values will increase overtime.
I know people keep saying this, but I always find myself asking "Well why then are they so different?" and "why did the animation deteriorate?" Surely the animation should have improved under Disney. Instead it has taken a step backwards. Hopefully this is just a case of "finding their feet". There is always hope.
If we see an improvement over time (which I totally anticipate), then the likely answer is "budget". A lot of times with TV shows, the risk is so great that they begin with a smaller budget and slowly release more and more if the show is successful. That way, if a show bombs in its first season, loss is minimized.
Dave Filoni talked about the Clone Wars being that way, and despite animated Star Wars being a proven formula, Disney isn't stupid (they've run a successful TV channel for over a decade now) and TV is always risky (just think of all the shows you know have been canned and then remember that there are at least two more for each one of those, and probably more).
Star Wars is still in a volatile place right now and they know that a lot of fans are on edge. Rebels exists partly as a peace offering and partly because Disney wants to test the water; it's like a trial run for VII: If people are receptive, then they know what they're doing is good. But if Rebels doesn't work, they can pull the plug with minimal loss by not making a huge investment right away.
You don't get to the top and stay there by taking risks. Especially not Disney. Mark my words, you'll see an improvement a few seasons in.