Tag: Star Wars Show

Latest Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer Brings Hope to the Rebellion

The latest trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is here and brings tons of new details, including looks into the story of the Ersos, mainly Jyn and her father Galen, while trying to show there could be hope in such a dark time for the Rebellion. It also showcases how the film, as previously reported, was shot over the shoulder by director Gareth Edwards to make it feel like viewers were right down in the trenches with the rebels. This perspective also has the effect of making the Empire feel much larger and even more insurmountable than ever before (plus that shot of Vader busting through mist has me shaking in my boots every time I see it, especially after reading the excellent Darth Vader comic series). It’s hard to have hope looking at the daunting power of the Empire, but damn it Jyn is going to try to make us have a little of it just to see this through. I know I’ll give hope, and Rogue One, a try come December 16 later this year. Check below the cut for the new poster! Continue reading “Latest Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer Brings Hope to the Rebellion”

It’s a Wrap: Celebration Europe 2016 News Roundup – Han Solo Casting, Ep. VIII Teases, Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel Author Revealed, Battlefront DLC

Welcome SignsWhile I’ve written up a few articles already for what I managed to see at Celebration Europe 2016 mid-July, but I’m not going to be able to cover all of what I did and didn’t see in as much detail as normal. However, this article will cover the best of the rest in regards to news and reveals you might have missed (and I didn’t make a separate article for), including the very unsurprising reveal of the young Han Solo actor, some teases from Rian Johnson regarding Ep. VIII, author reveals for upcoming Rogue One related novels, new Battlefront DLC bringing space battles and Rogue One content this year, and more! Continue reading “It’s a Wrap: Celebration Europe 2016 News Roundup – Han Solo Casting, Ep. VIII Teases, Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel Author Revealed, Battlefront DLC”

Ahsoka’s Untold Tales Panel Impressions (SWCE 2016)

Ahsoka's Untold Tales Panel PanelistsFor any fan of The Clone Wars breakout character Ahsoka Tano, her Untold Tales Panel was an absolutely must see. While panelists Dave Filoni (executive producer of Rebels), Pablo Hildalgo (Story Group), and Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano), didn’t clear up her fate after the Star Wars Rebels Season Two finale, they did a deep dive into some remaining unproduced TCW episodes which included her having a boyfriend (and Asain lead!), a journey into the Sith Temple below the Jedi Temple, and the Ahsoka Loyalist troops, while also revealing her novel’s cover art, vague and metaphorical Topps cards about her fate, and one giant promise about whether we’ll see her or not again. Continue reading “Ahsoka’s Untold Tales Panel Impressions (SWCE 2016)”

Rogue One: An EW Cover Story (UPDATED)

Favorite Rogue One ShotAhead of July’s Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016, Entertainment Weekly has revealed Rogue One, the first of the standalone films which centers around the group of rebels who steal the Death Star plans, to be the focus of their latest cover story. Even though we can expect a new trailer and more info on Rogue One at Celebration Europe, this EW content is a great way to create buzz and awareness for causals not breathing in Star Wars content everyday of their lives. EW has promised to unveil more background on Jyn Erso and her father (to be played by Mads Mikkelsen), identities for the rest of the team, new photos, an inside look at the courtly Imperial intrigue, Vader’s presence in the film, and the inside scoop on the reshoots. I’ll be updating the article below as the news trickles in from EW.com. Continue reading “Rogue One: An EW Cover Story (UPDATED)”

Star Wars Show Launches, Reveals Special Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 Rogue One Panel

Above is the first episode of the Star Wars Show, a weekly look (every Wednesday) at what’s happening with the saga from some lovely folks on the inside of Lucasfilm itself: Andi Gutierrez (who you might recognize from the insightful Rebels Recon series) and newcomer Peter Townley. The first episode includes an interview with director Duncan Jones (Moon,World of Warcraft), new Maz Kanata’s Castle footage, and the reveal of a special panel for Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 (July 15-17) involving Rogue One’s Gareth Edwards, Kathleen Kennedy, and “special guests.” If the panel will be anything like Celebration Anahiem’s opening ceremonies last year, expect “special guests” to be the cast from RO and possibly a new teaser. And, by the way, my candidate for the mouse droid’s name for the Star War Show is “Short Round.” What names did you have in mind? Continue reading “Star Wars Show Launches, Reveals Special Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 Rogue One Panel”