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Title: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on March 12, 2015, 03:26:03 PM
The first stand alone Star Wars film has been announced, with a title of Rogue One. It says that the film will explore characters and events beyond the main characters of the Star Wars saga. I can't wait for this as I'm guessing it will be about Rogue Squadron. As many of you know I'm big into space combat of Star Wars, Rogue Squadron, etc. If it's not about Rogue Squadron I will be shocked and highly disappointed. Shooting begins this summer and we're looking at a release date of December 16, 2016.
It is great news, but with the whole Legendary Cannon thing don't get too disappointed if you find out the characters are fairly new.
Exactly. When I saw the title I was overly excited. However someone on Rebelscum was quick to point out that Rogue One "refers to a ship, not a pilot designation in a starfighter squadron. "Tantive IV", for example, or perhaps even "Caprica One", "Home One", "Air Force One"".
Now with all the EU being discarded, the only time we see Rogue Squadron is Hoth. Luke was never referred to as "Rogue One", but rather "Rogue Leader". Granted its the same thing, but that's where the above quote comes into play. This is why I'm trying not to get too excited. Nothing is set in stone yet.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on March 13, 2015, 08:42:58 AM
I'm excited it sounds cool. I always thought that rogue one was the #1 position on the rogue squadron. I'm sure they referred to Antilles as Rogue one while looking for Han and Luke. I take that back he was rogue 2 he might have been rogue 1 in rotj. So it could take place during or after battle over endor. I'd be willing to bet its about Antilles he's the only pilot to survive both attacks on the Death stars and the battle of Hoth. He's also the only minor character to survive all 3 original movies.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on March 13, 2015, 06:25:55 PM
I'm excited it sounds cool. I always thought that rogue one was the #1 position on the rogue squadron. I'm sure they referred to Antilles as Rogue one while looking for Han and Luke. I take that back he was rogue 2 he might have been rogue 1 in rotj. So it could take place during or after battle over endor. I'd be willing to bet its about Antilles he's the only pilot to survive both attacks on the Death stars and the battle of Hoth. He's also the only minor character to survive all 3 original movies.
In the films there was never any mention of "Rogue One" but rather "Rogue Leader". Actually, in all the battles we see, its always "Red Leader" or "Gold Leader" etc. There has never been a designation of "Red 1" or "Gold 1" even though "Rogue One" is the same as "Rogue Leader" basically. In the films they always use "Leader" and not "1". Rogue One is the #1 position of the squadron.
The battle you might be referring to when they were looking for Han was the Battle of Gall from Shadows of the Empire. By then, Wedge had taken over Rogue Squadron. Luke temporarily flew with the squadron again, taking the Rogue Leader call sign. Wedge, who was already Rogue Leader, used Rogue One for the battle. At the Battle of Endor, Wedge renamed Rogue Squadron to Red Squadron, to honor those who had fallen at the Battle of Yavin. Shadows is part of EU, so it's being discarded unfortunately.
Seeing that the "One" call sign originated in the EU, and was never spoken in film, its possible it will be discarded. So like the quote I mentioned before, its unsure if "Rogue One" is referring to Rogue Squadron or something like Home One or Air Force One. It'll be interesting for sure. I know it might sound a bit confusing at first but I hope I did a good job explaining it lol. For all I know, we could be looking into it too much haha.
I talked it over with my friend today, he says it makes too much sense for it to not be about Rogue Squadron. Regardless we're both excited.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on March 13, 2015, 06:43:02 PM
I was reading the film will take place during the same era as episode 7 so perhaps it could be wedge's daughter since they have casted a female already and it would make up for not having female pilots in star wars. Its all speculation right now I'm more excited about this than the bounty hunter movie.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on March 13, 2015, 07:00:05 PM
I was reading the film will take place during the same era as episode 7 so perhaps it could be wedge's daughter since they have casted a female already and it would make up for not having female pilots in star wars. Its all speculation right now I'm more excited about this than the bounty hunter movie.
According to the article, Felicity Jones has been cast as the female lead. My friend said she's a good actress. So Wedge's daughter (if they go that way) would make sense. Keep in mind anything EU is being discarded.
Then again, it would be a nice way to keep the Antilles' name going in the films, as Denis Lawson had no interest in returning to portray Wedge again. As a huge Wedge fan I'm highly disappointed. With that, I hope Wedge isn't in the movie. It would be weird to have someone else portray him. Maybe have someone say he retired, I'd be happy with that.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on March 13, 2015, 07:32:28 PM
Wedge was played by a couple different actors Colin Higgins in the briefing room and Dennis lawson in the battle scene. plus they dubbed his voice by an american David Ankrum because bad guys had British accents for the most part with few exceptions. So they can replace him pretty easily. I could see him playing a small part in the movie like a General in a briefing room scene. I want to be surprised when I see it but my curiosity is killing me. I just want to know if it'll be good or not. Ya know.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on March 14, 2015, 06:42:28 AM
I will be honest, if they don't have Wedge in their in some capacity (even showing up to add a bit of help in a dire time) I am gonna be disappointed. I know its the OT Boy in me, and I am glad to think perhaps we will see some female X-Wing Pilots, but Wedge deserves his own movie in my opinion.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on March 14, 2015, 08:37:23 AM
Denis Lawson has already made comments that he wasn't returning to TFA. However I did hear a rumor he turned it down because it would be a minor role. If Rogue One is about Rogue Squadron, they could indeed get Denis Lawson back for Wedge, as the commanding officer. The role could be bigger then what he had in the OT.
To me, Denis Lawson IS Wedge. I want him or nobody.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on March 15, 2015, 05:55:35 AM
I agree and yes I had heard the same thing. It seemed like he was being arrogant at the time, but I bet you are right and the part with trivial at best.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: James on March 15, 2015, 11:36:32 AM
I'm not sure what to expect from this movie. Somehow I'm not as excited about this one as I am about the new trilogy, but hopefully we will all be pleasantly surprised by a really good movie and a worthy addition to the Star Wars franchise.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on March 16, 2015, 02:20:53 AM
I am kinda going into this one with no expectations. I think if we all do this we will be pleasantly surprised.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on April 19, 2015, 06:52:22 PM
Welp, looks like we have details about Rogue One. It will not be about Rogue Squadron, but rather a band of resistance fighters stealing the original Death Star plans. A bit disappointed, but excited at the same time. It will take place between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. I read it would take place after Star Wars: Rebels, and it would be more towards ANH.
Rogue One Wookiepedia: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Rogue_One
Teaser:
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 21, 2015, 03:16:27 AM
I didn't get a chance to see it daggone it.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 21, 2015, 04:00:31 AM
Its too bad they can't talk about it outside of celebration. I always thought the time between EPs. III & IV would be the most interesting. The expansion of the galactic empire and the formation of the rebel alliance. It will be pretty cool.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 22, 2015, 08:02:26 AM
Anyone find a new clip of this on YouTube? I think they are taking them down faster than they are going up.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on April 23, 2015, 05:50:28 PM
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 24, 2015, 02:08:28 AM
Thanks David. That is the first I have been able to see this. Very cool!
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Mr. Black on April 25, 2015, 06:56:56 AM
Nice. The chatter in the end sounds pretty gritty. I'm not saying I'm hoping for a Game of Thrones/The Walking Dead type of movie, far from it, but I hope it will be geared more towards the OT generation of fans. TESB is quite dark, as is ROTJ up until the BoE, without getting gory. I hope this movie will show the dedication and fierce commitment the Rebellion had to try and restore freedom to the galaxy.
Slightly off topic: please, please, please let them make a Republic Commando movie in this Anthology series :D
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 25, 2015, 07:02:57 AM
A republic commando movie would be cool.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on June 14, 2015, 06:49:31 PM
Back in April during Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm and director Gareth Edwards peeled back the curtain slightly on the first Star Wars spinoff movie, Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One, by showing a short teaser, as well as releasing a very brief official synopsis for the film:
“A band of resistance fighters unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans in Star Wars anthology film Rogue One.”
Well, with production set to get underway this summer, Joblo is reporting a few possible details about the film – although given what was revealed at Celebration, there’s not really anthing we wouldn’t expect to see anyway…
- Definitely set during the “Dark Time” of the Empire (between Episodes III and IV) - Being coined as “darker and grittier” than any other Star Wars film to date - The film seems to be aiming to be much like an old school war film; Think Hamburger Hill meets Star Wars - All the Jedi are said to be in hiding; expect this story to leave them in the background - Stormtroopers have same armor as they do in the original films (i.e. episodes IV – VI) - Lots of alien life forms, Mon Calamari among them - New droids and aliens will be introduced. Kind of a no-brainer, but just so you know it’s not just a bunch of rebels - AT-ATs, X-Wings, Y-Wings, AT-STs are said to be present. - Implied that some of the film will take place on Yavin-4; a lot of armies in the jungle and various battlefield locations - Looks like a new droid will be part of the band of rebels attempting to steal the Death Star plans - Felicity Jones is seen dressed as a rebel soldier ready for battle; expect her to get her hands dirty in this one
Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One is set for release on December 16th, 2016, with a cast that so far includes Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything), Riz Ahmed (Nightcrawler), Diego Luna (Elysium) and Ben Mendelsohn (The Dark Knight Rises).
Definitely looking forward to the AT-ATs, X-wings, Y-wings and AT-STs. It'll be great to see the Mon Calamari, and I'm excited to see the return of the original Stormtrooper armor and (possibly) Yavin IV.
Thoughts?
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: jkno on August 09, 2015, 02:59:20 AM
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on August 11, 2015, 06:47:59 AM
So great to see the regular Stormtrooper Armor. Just think one new movie a year for the next few years. Its gonna be great.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: jkno on August 12, 2015, 04:29:42 AM
They are a combo of armors, seems it has some parts from OT, some completely new. For example Sandtrooper diamond knee pad on one trooper, end caps gray on thermal detonators, different cod pieces (seems they might come from a Disney suit). Doesn't look too bad so far. Curious about the helmet too.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 12, 2015, 05:16:37 AM
The weapons look cool. Its strange they painted the lander matte black, battleship grey looked good on shuttle tyderium.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on August 16, 2015, 05:09:50 AM
I just got send some new press material for Rogue One:
Resistance Fighters Unite to Steal Plans for Death Star
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (August 15, 2015)—Lucasfilm announced today that their first film in the new standalone Star Wars stories series, “Rogue One,” has begun principal photography. Gareth Edwards (“Godzilla,” “Monsters”) is directing “Rogue One,” which tells the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star. The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and is slated for a December 16, 2016 release.
The filmmakers have assembled a stellar cast, including Felicity Jones, nominated for an Academy Award® for her leading role in “The Theory of Everything”; Diego Luna, who was featured in 2008’s Oscar®-winning “Milk” and the critically acclaimed “Killing Them Softly”; Ben Mendelsohn, recently nominated for an Emmy® for his leading role in “Bloodline” and co-starring in the upcoming “Mississippi Grind”; Donnie Yen, Hong Kong action star and martial artist who starred in “Ip Man” and “Blade II”; Jiang Wen, who co-wrote, produced , directed and starred in the award-winning “Let the Bullets Fly” and “Devils on the Doorstep”; Forest Whitaker, recently featured in the critically-acclaimed Lee Daniels’ “The Butler” and winner of an Academy Award® for his leading role in 2006’s “The Last King of Scotland; Mads Mikkelsen, who starred in “The Hunt” and was the memorable villain from 2006’s “Casino Royale”; Alan Tudyk, who plays a performance-capture character in “Rogue One,” stars in the soon-to-be-released “Con Man” series and “Trumbo,” which releases this November; and Riz Ahmed, who was recently featured in “Nightcrawler” and starred in the BAFTA-winning film “Four Lions.”
“‘Rogue One’ takes place before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope and will be a departure from the saga films but have elements that are familiar to the Star Wars universe,” says Kathleen Kennedy. “It goes into new territory, exploring the galactic struggle from a ground-war perspective while maintaining that essential Star Wars feel that fans have come to know. Gareth is such an innovative director and I’m so excited to be working with him and the extraordinary ensemble cast he’s selected for ‘Rogue One.’”
Veteran ILM visual effects supervisor John Knoll, who shares a long history with the Star Wars movies, dating back to the mid-1990s, originated the idea for the movie. Allison Shearmur (“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” “Cinderella”), John Knoll, Simon Emanuel (“The Dark Knight Rises,” “Fast & Furious 6”) and Jason McGatlin (“Tintin,” “War of the Worlds”) are executive producers. Kiri Hart and John Swartz (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) are co-producers.
To create the lived-in, realistic feel of “Rogue One,” Edwards chose Greig Fraser (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “Foxcatcher”) to be his director of photography and Neil Corbould (“Black Hawk Down,” “Gladiator,” “Saving Private Ryan”) to be his special effects supervisor. Star Wars and Lucasfilm veteran Doug Chiang (“Star Wars: Episodes I-II,” “Forrest Gump”) and Neil Lamont (supervising art director for the “Harry Potter” series, “Edge of Tomorrow”) will be the production designers. Additional crew members will include stunt coordinator Rob Inch (“World War Z,” Marvel’s “Captain America: The First Avenger”), creature effects supervisor Neal Scanlan (“Prometheus”) and co-costume designers Dave Crossman (costume supervisor for the “Harry Potter” series, “Saving Private Ryan”) and Glyn Dillon (costume concept artist for “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” “Jupiter Ascending”).
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Mandalore25 on August 16, 2015, 05:50:33 AM
Maintain the Star Wars feel? The image gives no star wars vibe, except for the backpack in the lower right (clearly the same as they used on Endor in ep. VI), and the big engines in the back, it looks very post apocalyptic. All the humans don't help, the empire is human superiorist, there should always be some aliens rebelling. Though notice how under disney the empire suddenly isn't racist, well speciesist? Granted this is one picture, hopefully it will look better all together, but all 8 of the aforementioned actors are pictured, and human (not to mention not Bothan). Even a droid would promote a star wars feel in their cast. Just doesn't feel right with what we've been shown.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on August 16, 2015, 06:07:19 AM
I have to admit I thought the same thing. There is no way one would get the movie Star Wars out of that image.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 16, 2015, 06:33:11 AM
I think it looks pretty cool. At first I though it was another hobbit movie mixed in with Mad Max. I view the rebellion era as being a sort of post apocalyptic time. All the vehicles are old and Jerry rigged. The only ones with money is the Empire. The only movie that had rebel aliens was ROTJ the other two just had a bunch of white people. This one you have a more diverse group, that was always the big complaint is that SW wasn't diverse enough, even though there are hundreds of different aliens. The uniforms for the most part look star wars-y. I don't know why that guy has an Ewok stick though. It'll be pretty cool.
That one guy looks exactly like Biggs Darklighter. Perhaps it is Biggs. The other guy has republic armor, so he must be a former clone trooper. Personally Im much more interested in this movie than ep.7.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: huttman on August 16, 2015, 09:13:35 AM
I saw the cast pic and then read the comments below it and they mirror my sentiments exactly. Wanting to do something new while feeling the old is a balance I hope they achieve as I don't feel it with this first 'official' pic. The animated show Rebels is a great example of combining something new while still really feeling like Star Wars and I think they should take their cues from that. As a matter of fact, they should let Dave Filoni helm this movie and my trepidation would be much lower.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Mandalore25 on August 16, 2015, 09:43:30 AM
Dave Filoni does a good job of making the cartoons have that star wars feel, at least a consultant basis with him would probably be a good idea. The empire being the only ones with money isn't true, economics wise it was about the same as the clone wars (well in some cases more prosperous due to poor kids could become solders, and earn a decent living, though aliens had a hard time making a living), but was a less prosperous time in terms of development due to the empire contracted, or forced all innovators to work for them without publicly sharing advances. The movies still had Chewbacca as a rebel (otherwise JDeck is right), and 2 droids C-3po, and R2-D2. Having a droid, or alien being part of the cast promotes the star wars feel. Like rebels half human, but a familiar droid, and alien, along with a new alien, grounds us in star wars, but expands on it. Not a big fan of Rebels myself, but it does a great job in this sense.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 16, 2015, 10:08:11 AM
I'm sure the Empire taxed the heck out of people if they had money. That's why there are so many smugglers and bounty hunters, quick tax free cash. You can't have a prosperous economy if new technology is only reserved for the Empire. The reason Cloud city was prosperous was because it was hidden from the Empire. I think this photo was just sort of thrown together. Some of the props look like the ones from ep.7. Its more than a year before the movie comes out so they won't show anything good. I don't think the movie will have any mainline star wars characters. Meybe c3po and r2 but I doubt it. Like I said it may have some minor characters like Biggs or Wedge Antilles. I'm sure there will be plenty of aliens and droids but its way too early to reveal them publicly. I read a rumor of that girl's back story allegedly, I hope its not true though.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on August 16, 2015, 11:25:59 AM
While it's cool to see a picture of the cast, it does give off that 'post-apocalyptic' feel to it rather then a Star Wars feel. Surprised they didn't throw in a R2 unit at least. I was surprised to see Forest Whitaker will be in this, I thought they would be going with unknown actors. Or they could, and are just throwing in a veteran actor to help out and balance things.
That guy does look like Biggs, I hope it is. I know in the old EU he was involved with either stealing plans for the T-65 X-wings or stealing some R2 units for the Alliance - I believe it was the R2 units. If it is Biggs in the picture they could be borrowing some ideas. I know Disney said they could possibly be doing that but if its true we could start to see it.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: bdc41866 on August 16, 2015, 11:47:01 PM
I think the cast photo definitley captures the "ragtag group of rebel characters" feel. Although I do agree that the inclusion of an alien or two and possibly a droid (astromech for sure) would lend a little more to the Star Wars vibe. But Im digging the whole plot idea nonetheless. Its Star Wars!...Anything new is great in my opinion. Let anyone, directors, actors, heck even animators run with it. Open the Star Wars universe to the world of talent thats out there. Hell, a year ago did we think wed be seeing three young relatively unknowns as the new lead characters in Episode 7? And a new Darkside villian? Im just ecstatic that almost forty years (since I first saw A New Hope at the age of 11) later we are still loving this awesome universe of good versus evil and lovable creatures and wondrous planets.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on August 17, 2015, 02:59:05 AM
For me, I just wanted one prop from the OT, just one. Daggone I sure can't find one.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 17, 2015, 04:01:05 AM
If you look closely you can see some OT inspired props. The Hoth/Endor backpacks. The guy that looks like Biggs is wearing a parka similar to Hoth Han, and he's holding a rebel fleet blaster. The background guy is wearing a hoth like uniform. Its obviously shot in the Yavin Temple. In the way way back you can see the top of an astro droid. It won't be exactly like ep.4, it's sort of like Rebels, a story of a group of rebels detached from the mainline saga. Not sure what people want, not everyone has a lightsaber in the SW universe. I just want the story to be good. From what I've seen so far it looks cool, but if the story sucks or it has too many ties to the OT it'll ruin it. If they end up making that girl han solo's sister or something dumb like that, I won't like it.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Mandalore25 on August 17, 2015, 07:25:05 AM
Nobody asked for jedi, and story debate is pointless at this time, though I'd agree solo's sister would be dumb, we're just saying based on this one pic we've been given, it doesn't look like star wars. There's a finesse to it they just haven't captured in this picture, the movie itself should (hopefully) prove otherwise, but for now we have a loosely star wars based picture.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on August 17, 2015, 08:59:58 AM
There are more rumors that bounty hunters will appear in this, 7 I believe: Boba Fett, Dengar, IG-88, Bossk, 4-LOM, Zuckuss, and the big screen live-action debut of Cad Bane. Just rumors though.
If Felicity Jones is Han's sister, or those bounty hunters appear it would just seem so unoriginal. Its a huge universe, give us other characters.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 17, 2015, 09:13:22 AM
Exactly, I would like to see original characters with separate back stories. Not everyone has to be related in star wars. I read a couple weeks ago Falicity is Boba Fetts daughter. But that is a total rumor, it wouldn't surprise me. It would make no sense, with the ages, I hope like hell its not true. I hope they don't put any bounty hunters in it at all. But with all the fett fanboys out there, I wouldn't be shocked.
As of right now its all hear say. I totally doubt the validity of the rumors. I did read the director described the movie as a cross between Saving Private Ryan and The Dirty Dozen. That sounds cool to me. Of course those two movies were inspired by 7 Samurai, so that makes sense to me.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on August 17, 2015, 11:09:08 AM
I read that too about her possibly being Fett's daughter. Just.. no. Like you said, with the ages it wouldn't make sense. If they want Boba Fett, give him his own movie, maybe show how he got out of the Sarlaac or something. I said before about showing different characters as its a huge universe, but I'm ok with (hopefully) that guy being Biggs. I could see Biggs taking part in something like this, and it goes back to what he told Luke in the Anchorhead deleted scenes, when he said he wanted to jump ship and "fight on the side he believes in." Plus, while Biggs is quite popular, its nowhere near as the popularity Fett has.
I'll just say I'm more accepting of seeing Biggs over any unoriginal ideas like the bounty hunters or Felicity Jones being Han's sister/Fett's daughter.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 17, 2015, 11:34:33 AM
Rumors are rumors. At first Bounty Hunters was supposed to be the first spin off. They said a group of bounty hunters were responsible for capturing the death star plans. I thought that was really stupid. So these rumors are crap. Somehow Bounty Hunters and Rouge one got all mixed together, so I highly doubt bounty hunters will be in this movie. If that guy isn't Biggs I'll eat my hat. Why would they cast someone who looks like Biggs, cut his hair and give him a little mustache like Biggs has. I'm cool with him in the movie, it does make sense for him to be involved in the mission. I'd like to see Wedge too. Meybe Bail Organa or Mon Mothma as orchestrators of the mission.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Mandalore25 on August 17, 2015, 06:06:14 PM
Strongly agree with new characters, that was one of my problems with star wars the clone wars, they had kenobi and anakin do almost everything! They can't fight a war single handed, it didn't make sense. Then the other problem, is if any characters we know get in danger, like biggs, it will mean nothing for we already know they'll survive. I find it a big problem in star wars for they never write things in a linear pattern. I was actually excited for rebels due to all new characters because they could kill one off at any time, and it would be heartbreaking, but rebels is more childish then the clone wars, so I doubt that will happen any time soon. I just like an open canvas so they can do anything.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 17, 2015, 06:14:56 PM
We already know the outcome of the entire movie. The rebels steal the Death Star plans and transmit them to the Tantive IV, done deal role credits. I've been reading more about this movie and the director states it is going to be a "war movie". The visual effects coordinator or whatever he's called also worked on Saving Private Ryan, so it will be more along that fashion, with a star wars flavor.it may not " feel like star wars" but its a different perspective. From the vantage point of the soldier. Its a spin off they will take many artistic liberties with it. I for one encourage a different perspective.
The only thing is they will recycle a lot of ep.7 props. It only makes sense to save time and money. Most of the ep.7 vehicles and props are similar enough, they would just need to change some things and repaint them.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on August 17, 2015, 06:35:47 PM
Even though we know how it turns out, it's how they steal the plans is what intrigues me.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 17, 2015, 07:05:18 PM
Ohh yeah definitely. We have no clue at all how or where they got the DS plans. It could involve a large scale battle or some covert operation. I am excited it'll be more of a war movie. From what I understand kind of like the Battlefront franchise you get a front line view of the battle, instead of the "space opera" we're used to. I've read the description of the concept drawings. It tells about the brutality of the Empire, how it effects normal people. Then they describe it "like a video game, dark with a lot of green.", and these helicopter like ships. They dont say anything about pilots more or less just ground troops and no bounty hunters (thank god!). I take everything on the internet with a grain of salt. Trying to separate the BS from a real possibility is difficult at this time. Hopefully they will come out with more photos and put to rest on whether or not that is Biggs or not. A lot of people are saying he looks like Biggs not just me, so they'll have to say something.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: jkno on August 17, 2015, 11:51:39 PM
Rank/data cylinders Hoth / Endor pack in black Stormy hand backs Solo style parka with ribbing down the sleeves
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on August 18, 2015, 02:14:07 AM
I don't mean have to find with a magnifying glass. I know these folks are a specialist team, but I think a PR shot should have given us at least one thing (Death Star briefing) whatever that was really recognizable. Course that and 25 cents won't buy you much.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on September 09, 2015, 04:41:34 PM
So they changed the name from Star Wars Anthology: Rouge One, to Rouge One: A star Wars Story. I liked Anthology better, A Star Wars Story definitely sounds like a Disney title. Its like they took Star Wars, A Bug's life and Toy Story and mashed it into one title. On a different note Mads Mikkelsen the guy that played the bad guy on Casino Royale is playing a good guy named Galek. I thought for sure he would be an Imperial Officer. My personal speculation is he is an Imperial Officer who becomes a traitor or something like that. One unconfirmed rumor is they will be making a digital Grand Moff Tarkin, just a rumor I take with a grain of salt. It would make sense to have Tarkin in the movie, but digital Tarkin sounds scary. Here are some unconfirmed pictures of some helmets that may be in the movie, the middle one of course but the other two are intriguing. The movie may also be shot in 70mm widescreen format, I like the trend of Star Wars movies being shot on film as opposed to digital. Its all hear say though no one confirms or denies anything.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on December 26, 2015, 04:22:44 AM
Do I read "Kit Fisto" under the top right autograph?
Anyways: I'm looking damn forward to Rogue One. Probably more than I've been looking forward to EP VII. I've always wanted Star Wars to become darker, grittier and having the Rebellion from a boots on the ground perspective is cool. I wouldn't mind a little Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down mixed in, the fog of war and confusion which is so typical for battle. I'm looking forward to seeing badass guerrilla fighters and lean, mean Imperials. Mark my words, this will be good (because I want it to be...)
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on December 26, 2015, 04:43:12 AM
The names were signed at a comic on. So there were many different characters from other movies, but the guy playing in R1 signed his name "Galen". I agree this will be totally awesome.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on January 11, 2016, 08:48:09 AM
The rogue one trailer will be shown before the Marvel Civil War movie. They say it'll be a good one. Well we'll see. I found some pics of some leaked X-wing photos, and concepts art. Evidently some AT-ATs will be involved. I can't wait.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on January 12, 2016, 03:12:57 AM
I think I am looking more forward to this movie than TFA and I was psyched for that one. Gonna be a long wait till Dec!
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Post by: Tamer on January 27, 2016, 09:03:21 AM
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Post by: Goldleaderone on January 27, 2016, 07:43:46 PM
I'm getting really excited for this movie. I'm still curious if Diego Luna is going to be playing Biggs.
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Post by: bdc41866 on January 28, 2016, 08:12:13 PM
Lots of new characters to love. Can you believe we will soon have an action figure of Felicity Jones? One can only hope....
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on January 29, 2016, 03:45:56 AM
I liked TFA, but seeing something closer to the OT time frame that will always get first rights has me really excited for this movie. We should see all the old troopers, ships, etc.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: KIM on January 29, 2016, 11:09:02 AM
I'm looking forward to Rogue One much more than TFA. It could go in any direction but I hope they introduce vehicles based on real concepts not toys and that we see some of the Rogues, there's a back story there to be told too. Anyone else notice that the ground crew in TFA did a lot of running about and not much else, that's the attention to detail I found lacking in the new film
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on January 29, 2016, 02:24:52 PM
I hear Vader will have a pretty big role in this. I thought it would have a Moff or someone like that as the main villain. Also there will be dark troopers too. I'm looking for one epic battle.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on March 31, 2016, 06:36:22 PM
Has anyone seen the alleged leaked teaser trailer? Looks legit to me. There's no real spoiler or anything alluding to the plot, but the screen shots are pretty cool. I was reading some plot spoilers, I won't get into the details but Mads' character, Galen seems to be a really interesting character. If its true. He's kind of like Wehrner von Braun, from what I can gather.
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Post by: Tamer on April 01, 2016, 02:32:21 AM
Have a link?
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Post by: JDeck on April 01, 2016, 04:49:03 AM
This is a link to the supposed leaked trailer for Rogue One, plus a commentary.
It seems to be legit, I've seen some good fakes, but this is a little different. Like I said there aren't any spoliers really, if it is real. I hope they put more in the official trailer than this. If not I'd be highly pissed. The shots look cool though. Its been all over the interwebs, I'm surprised no one is talking about it.
Also breaking this week rumors of the T-47 making a comeback . apparently Donnie Yenn's wife spilled the beans. http://www.inquisitr.com/2929172/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-snowspeeders-to-strike-back-once-again/ technically it won't be a "Snowspeeder". BTW the Rogue one book is on preorder release date October 25.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on April 01, 2016, 06:05:24 PM
I'm really excited for this. I honestly don't think this will be on the same level as TFA, but I still think this will be a good movie. As I said before, it's how they steal the plans is what intrigues me. Very cool that the AT-ATs will be returning, and it would be awesome if the Snowspeeders make a return as well. After the X-wing they are one of my favorite crafts.
They may just be called Airspeeders though, T-47s or even just "speeders". I believe a Rebel Officer referred to them as speeders in Empire. Were they referred to as T-47s as well? I don't recall.
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Post by: JDeck on April 01, 2016, 06:21:00 PM
Agree! But I'm more excited about this than TFA. I really like the rebellion era, it has some really neat aspects. Yeah the T-47 were technically airspeeders but on the TESB set they called them Snowspeeders. Han and the officer referred to them as speeders. The surgical droid referred to them as T-47s while speaking with Luke. Saying something like there won't be time to evacuate the T-47s, and Luke says forget the heavy equipment. T-47 is basically a modified tractor, they took a vehicle designed to tow supplies and added a couple of guns to it. They had to adapt them to the extreme cold of Hoth so that leads me to believe they weren't originally designed for cold temperatures. So they became Snowspeeders after they were adapted.
Im a Y-wing fan myself, I hope to see them as well. It would be great to see the Walkers and speeders clash it out again.
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Post by: Goldleaderone on April 01, 2016, 06:53:52 PM
Ah yes, I knew it involved a scene with Han. I forgot about that scene with Luke and the medical droid. I need to watch Empire again. If the T-47s make a return, I wonder if all of them will have the red markings or if the leader will have gray markings, similar to Luke's speeder.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 01, 2016, 07:07:40 PM
I watched the original theatrical release of TESB last week, for the first time in many years, it was great. I would think grey just based on Yenn's wife's reaction to the Lego Snowspeeder. She was like it looks exactly like the one on Hubby's set. LOL. But yeah other than that I have no idea. Uhhh man I can't wait! Its gonna be so cool. I saw some leaked photos of a black and grey x-wing, http://dailystarwars.com/details/140454171743/X-WING-from-the-set-of-ROGUE-ONE-The-Star-Wars-Story reminiscent of Poe's T-70. Meybe it wasn't painted yet or something, or a special forces x-wing. Who knows. I can't wait for the Rogue One merchandise either, something I never said about TFA. Marvel is making a Rogue one comic series in October. http://dailystarwars.com/details/141268980008/Marvel-Comics-Launching-Rogue-One-A-Star-Wars-Story-Prequel-Series I like the new Marvel Star Wars, that will be awesome.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on April 01, 2016, 09:01:21 PM
Should be awesome. One of my friends was telling me Vader Down is a good comic. I have yet to check it out.
I'm excited for the Rogue One merchandise as well, at least with this stuff everything will be OT era. I was excited for TFA merchandise, not overly excited where I'm grabbing every figure but just happy to see more stuff on the shelf. I read on Rebelscum that Rogue One will be having its own Force Friday. I think September maybe? I'd have to check again. I got full time at my job back in January and I have Fridays and Saturdays off, so I'm glad I won't have to burn a vacation day.
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Post by: Tamer on April 02, 2016, 06:46:14 AM
Just now reading this. Cool deal, walkers! Time to get some of this on the front page and thanks for the updates!
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Post by: Goldleaderone on April 02, 2016, 10:41:05 AM
I double checked, and Rogue One "Force Friday" will be Sept. 30, 2016.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 02, 2016, 06:03:47 PM
That'll be awesome I can't wait. I think all the merchandise will be slated towards an adult crowd since this movie will be gruesome, well, while still being PG-13.
here's another article I found about Darth Vader's role in R1. http://makingstarwars.net/2016/01/a-classic-villain-will-have-some-action-in-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story/ Sounds pretty badass. There pitching new ideas how Vader can kill Rebel soldiers. Decapitation, dismemberment, human shields. Holy crap! We saw a little of that in the Star Wars and Vader comics, but in live action. This'll make Phantom Menace look like Care Bears.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 03, 2016, 05:00:30 AM
I just keep hoping we will see a multi-articulated line hit more stores than just wally world. They sure reiterated walmart only at Toy Fair, but gotta wonder that other retailers are clamoring for all the figures, not just the 5poa ones.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 03, 2016, 09:47:40 AM
Last year I was reading a Hasbro Q&A from some website. I forgot what it was. Hasbro basically said the only reason they're making SA 3.75" was because Walmart requested it. Now I work in wholesale, as a contracted distributer. From my experience, what the retailers want they get, regardless of whether its a bad business decision. Because the wholesaler can't afford to lose a retailer.
The best way to make change is to petition the retailers to demand SA 3.75". Target, Walgreen's, Amazon whatever would be the ones to go to. Now I don't know how to go about doing that exactly, but its an idea. We could start a collector coalition with other sites to create a large petition. Something like that would be our best bet. Truthfully retailers like Target wouldn't be too reluctant because they want what Walmarts got. Targets number have been falling, (see image) what better way to take money from Walmart. Now believe it or not Dollar General is Walmart's biggest competition, according to the numbers I was given, they would be a good one to go to as well. Actually Dollar General would be perfect, they're in every neighborhood and they wouldn't need much convincing to agree. They were very successful with the Saga series, so Black series 3.75" would be a logical next step. However I don't know what "exclusive" rights Walmart has on 3.75" bs. Walmart carries a lot of weight, one of the largest retailers in the world. However their numbers are flatlined and DG's on the rise. (See image). DG is building more stores. At least in my area there's 2-3 DGs circling every WM. Now the reason I bring up the stock exchange numbers is when the petition is accepted, and DG asks Hasbro for Bs 3.75", Hasbro will look at DG's numbers and see it would be profitable. Hopefully if other retailers see what happened they too will start carrying BS 3.75". Causing Hasbro to totally rethink their approach to SA figures. If every Dollar General had just one peg for Black series 3.75" it would be enough to meet demand. Right now one peg at Walmart ain't cutting it. But see we HAVE TO petition Dollar General, its absolutely useless to petition Hasbro. They can't force retailers to buy them. I'm 100% convinced Dollar General would be the best retailer to petition. It would be beneficial to us, Hasbro and Dollar General.
I figure if we start soon we could see results by year's end. I've seen organizations do the same thing, but for ethical reasons. Basically it would be the same strategy. Actually it's easier to petition a retailer to add product, than it would be for to discontinue a product. Its worth a shot. If successful it would send a big message to Hasbro. If we fail we can't give up, just adjust the strategy. There's more than one way to do it. I have a plan B.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 04, 2016, 02:29:00 AM
It would sure be awesome to see pressure applied somewhere to get SA Figures back on multiple store pegs.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 04, 2016, 07:29:27 AM
Something needs to give. This is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 06, 2016, 03:38:24 PM
Trailer Teaser for Rogue One:
More coming up tomorrow...
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 07, 2016, 02:47:27 AM
Cool, on the front page.
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Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 07, 2016, 05:06:29 AM
And here it is, the first teaser trailer for ROGUE ONE. I love the movie already.
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Post by: JDeck on April 07, 2016, 05:30:59 AM
Well, that's awesome! This movie is going to be great. It possibly could be my next favorite. We shall see.
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Post by: jkno on April 07, 2016, 05:50:50 AM
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Post by: JTrooper on April 07, 2016, 08:07:48 AM
It's goming to be awesome can't wait until December DH
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on April 07, 2016, 03:44:56 PM
My nephew and I watched the new Rogue One trailer and noticed quite a few things to theorize over and after throwing around numerous ideas we were wondering if possibly that new droid seen in the trailer might possibly be a reimagined (for the new canon) Phase one Darktrooper. The droid has the same style back armor plate very much resembling the OT Stormtrooper back armor so we are leaning towards this new droid being some form of Imperial Trooper. This new upcoming movie looks so Original Trilogy and my nephew and I cannot wait to see it in the theater. We saw at least one Gonk droid in the new trailer too...Yes! A couple of pics are attached for visual comparison of the new droid and OT Stormtrooper back armor. Any thoughts anyone?
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 07, 2016, 05:02:54 PM
That is an interesting theory. It very well could be a darktrooper. I think it might be a clone wars era battle droid. Like a super battle droid re imagined for a more sophisticated movie. Rebels were known to use battle droids, It seems to be on their side. The stormtroopers could have adopted the design, from the separatist droids. Impossible to know. Still no clues if that guy is Biggs Darklighter or not daggnabbit!
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on April 07, 2016, 06:33:52 PM
My nephew and I read somewhere (can't remember where) on one of the many sites online today that the droid is an aquatic Imperial droid and is being referred to right now as a Seal Trooper (whatever that is, lol). Also, Alan Tudyk (Wash from Firefly) is going to be the voice of this new droid.Supposedly this information came from official source. Whether this information is legitimate or not is still up for debate at the moment. Will post more when more information is found.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 07, 2016, 06:53:45 PM
Yeah I think your right I read in a few places it was an imperial droid reprogrammed by the rebels. They described his face as being similar to iron giant's. He's big and scary but innocent in a way. I dunno. Can't wait to find out though.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on April 07, 2016, 07:08:28 PM
Yeah I think your right I read in a few places it was an imperial droid reprogrammed by the rebels. They described his face as being similar to iron giant's. He's big and scary but innocent in a way. I dunno. Can't wait to find out though.
The droid's face is said to be a cross between EV9-D9 and the Iron Giant. Also, having eyes like the Iron Giant's eyes. My nephew and I are way more stoked about this Rogue One movie than we were for TFA.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on April 07, 2016, 07:46:29 PM
After seeing the trailer I'm even more excited for this movie now. The trailer really impressed me, and it was awesome (and menacing) to see the walkers again! I'm still itching to know if Deigo Luna is playing Biggs.
Someone screen grabbed a ton of photos from the trailer and I studied this one a bit. The helmets on the pilots are from ANH, so maybe we will see those pilots? Many of the helmets were reused throughout the trilogy, so I'm not holding my breath. It is intriguing however.
1: Red helmet, left. This was used by John D. Branon, Red Four at Yavin. He was the first to be shot down by TIEs ("I'm hit!") 2: Circles on helmet, back. This was used by Davish Krail, or 'Pops', the last Y-wing pilot to be shot down by Vader ("Stay on target!") 3: Blue Rebel logos. There were quite a few random pilots seen before takeoff with the same helmets. 4: Red striped helmet, right. This looks like the helmet Wes Janson wore in Empire. However this was originally shown in ANH very briefly. When Red 10 is shot down covering Red Leader, as he is killed, if you slow it down you can see he is wearing a different helmet then he had during the battle (his original helmet looked like Wedge's but with gold circles on each side). I read this was an error, as the pilot who was shot down was supposed to be Red 12, which was why he had a different helmet.
(http://i.imgur.com/pGwrKw0.jpg?1)
Anyway, it would be really cool to see those pilots again, but there is a shot of some pilots where it looks like they were captured.
Let the speculating begin!
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Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 07, 2016, 11:02:11 PM
This is the screengrab of the captured Rebel pilots you were talking about, I think.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 08, 2016, 01:56:03 AM
I figure most will have this downloaded like me now. Wasn't it great! Like seeing the dialogue here.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 08, 2016, 02:22:57 AM
I tell you what: right now I feel like this movie will be way cooler than TFA.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on April 08, 2016, 03:34:09 AM
I tell you what: right now I feel like this movie will be way cooler than TFA.
My nephew and I totally agree with you Commander_Kurgan! Rogue One looks to be so much better than TFA.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on April 08, 2016, 03:39:11 AM
According to Jessica Chobot on some site I saw this morning Diego Luna plays a character named Cassian (spelling might be incorrect). Also, did anyone else notice the AT-AT walkers in the Rogue One trailer are more like the design of the AT-AT's seen in Star Wars Rebels rather than the ones seen in TESB?
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Post by: koth on April 08, 2016, 04:44:13 AM
I was gobsmacked at seeing Mon Mothma! The rest was just bonus!
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Post by: Tamer on April 08, 2016, 05:14:47 AM
Anyone want the wallpapers I am using on my screens now? :o
(http://i.imgur.com/P3zE2r9.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/L1h5iiK.png)
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 08, 2016, 05:39:33 AM
I too am feeling way more excited for this one than TFA. For me the first 3 movies are where its at and although I like the prequels and now the postquels seeing this really has an OT feel.
Seeing Star Destroyers, the Death Star, Walkers, Stormtroopers, rebel pilots, Mon Motha (wow does she look perfect) really brings it all back. I am sure that is just the old timer in me loving a return, but I can sure see how folks here would be more hyped up for this than TFA.
I am still pinching myself with that Walker Scene. Ain't it great to see em in another environment besides Hoth? Cmon December. I can't wait to see the exact date, I am sure it might change a time or two before it premiers, but it is looking like December will be the month for all new SW. I wonder if there is some agreement with Disney for Marvel in May and Star Wars in December?
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 08, 2016, 06:03:39 AM
I'm wondering what kind of character/backstory this guy has.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 08, 2016, 06:10:49 AM
I was hoping Diego Luna's character was biggs. ANH is my favorite SW movie so having Biggs would have added more depth to ANH. Casting someone who looks like Biggs then giving him a mustache and hair like Biggs and end up making him someone else is kinda lame. But that's my only moan. Donnie Yenn's character seems to be similar to the master swordsman from 7samurai. Is it possible he's blind. How can he beat up an armored trooper with that little stick. Still he's pretty badass.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: krztfr on April 08, 2016, 07:01:33 AM
I watched the trailer thought it was different but in a great way...then i showed my wife...what she said made me see it in a different way and as scary the thought is she might be right...she said "oh look it the Star Wars Hunger Games" and then started naming off the girl as Katniss the imperial officer in white as President Snow and Mon Mothma as the leader of District 13... the sad thing is i cant see the trailer now without thinking they are doing the hunger games style.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 08, 2016, 07:07:34 AM
You know that is a good point about Hunger Games. I was kinda likening it to the Walking Dead as far as the characters a bit.
I also got excited by this new Imperial Tank (lets hope Hasbro makes a good vehicle out of this)
(http://i.imgur.com/ea92J7v.png)
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 08, 2016, 07:25:03 AM
Tamer, please... We are living in the post-superarticulation times. Do you really expect Hasbro to shell out a cool vehicle like that?
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 08, 2016, 07:49:55 AM
Officially the movie description is a BAND of rebels unite for a daring mission to steal the plans to the Death Star. Not, Rey steals the Death star plans all by herself. It also has Troy Polamalu with a gun, and a guy that looks like Biggs but he's not Biggs. The trailer just makes it seem she's the only character in the movie. They don't show them together even in the same clip. Supposedly its like 7 Samurai, Dirty Dozen and Saving Private Ryan, but you don't see that TEAM effort, just Jyn. Meybe because it was released during good morning America.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Rezikai on April 08, 2016, 10:17:50 AM
I tell you what: right now I feel like this movie will be way cooler than TFA.
I have to agree... seeing the AT-AT's has me all warm and fuzzy. While I wont go into spoilers, if you notice in the trailer the chin-gun sound effect happens when the side ear-cannons are used and those ear cannons look slightly beefier then the ESB ones. While no chin-guns seem present at all...
I had heard why the AT-AT's were modified to be like this and hope this means a new version or 2 is going to be coming out in plastic goodness to collect.. and customize. [at1]
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 08, 2016, 11:42:00 AM
Check out this part of the larger screengrab with the Rebel Commandos. Seems like the costume will be easily recreated.
You can klick on the preview photo to see the enlarged version.
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Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 08, 2016, 01:05:19 PM
By the way: Before somebodyelse says it. This movie will put the WAR back into STAR WARS.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: KIM on April 08, 2016, 03:14:33 PM
First I've got to say that Gareth Edwards is a better director than JJ Abrams, compare Godzilla to Cloverfield for instance. Now for the cool stuff, that heavy shuttle, a AT AT transporter perhaps fits perfectly with the Empires Armoury and the Rebel troop carrier with trailer deserves a scaled model. There's enough here to keep a collector happy for years
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 09, 2016, 06:46:08 AM
I have to agree... seeing the AT-AT's has me all warm and fuzzy. While I wont go into spoilers, if you notice in the trailer the chin-gun sound effect happens when the side ear-cannons are used and those ear cannons look slightly beefier then the ESB ones. While no chin-guns seem present at all...
I had heard why the AT-AT's were modified to be like this and hope this means a new version or 2 is going to be coming out in plastic goodness to collect.. and customize. [at1]
Tamer, please... We are living in the post-superarticulation times. Do you really expect Hasbro to shell out a cool vehicle like that?
Volker, why don't you tell us how you really feel about Hasbro? LOL! I so agree, but here's to hoping we are both wrong!
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 09, 2016, 07:39:28 AM
Anybody else see the new R1 Hasbro packaging. Looks like the general 5 poa stuff. Similar style as the TFA gen merch. Looks to me like this package is from an army builder. Too slim to be a vehicle. http://dailystarwars.com
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 09, 2016, 08:20:09 AM
I've got the bad feeling that there will be more LEGO out for Rogue One than Hasbro action figures (who deserve the name) and related vehicles, but let's hope for the best.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 09, 2016, 09:19:35 AM
The only hope for decent looking vehicles is from Bandai Revell or Dragon. Hasbro is neglecting vehicles. I can't see the point of Lego star wars vehicles, there's no detail, its made of blocks. I haven't heard a thing from bandai in a couple of months Kylo Ren is supposed to be released and not even the details have come out. They did make a black stormtrooper, not sure if its R1 or not. Dragon acknowledges rogue one but they haven't even revealed the release dates for the OT stuff. Revell, I don't know what they'll do. I was hoping Revell was going to make a ton of different TFA vehicles like they did in 2010-2012.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 09, 2016, 10:36:11 AM
So what is everyone's thought on that new small Imperial Tank? Modified Snow Speeder from TFA even though the time frame is way off? Anyone research it to see if it already has a designation?
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 09, 2016, 12:07:31 PM
Looks like a light hovertank to me. This can be a really cool toy vehicle with army building potential.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: bdc41866 on April 09, 2016, 04:09:41 PM
The hovertank is perfect for urban combat. This movie is looking more and more to me like some of the initial West End Games RPG material. Also, Im thinking what we are going to have , cast wise is a Star Wars version of The Dirty Dozen (Half-Dozen?). All suit me just fine. I love those World War II movies and this looks to be in a similar vein, with some Seven Samurai influences thrown in for good measure. All around major ass kicking will commence.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on April 09, 2016, 07:25:19 PM
It's nice to see Disney/Lucasfilm with their attention to detail. We're back to Imperial Class-1 Star Destroyers. Note the area between the shield generators is different then Imperial Class-2 ISDs. The one in the picture is very similar to the ISD at the start of ANH.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Forceflow on April 09, 2016, 07:58:23 PM
It's nice to see Disney/Lucasfilm with their attention to detail. We're back to Imperial Class-1 Star Destroyers. Note the area between the shield generators is different then Imperial Class-2 ISDs. The one in the picture is very similar to the ISD at the start of ANH.
The conning tower on the Star Destroyers is a nice touch, yeah. Whole movie's going to be chock full of those little details, I'm sure.
And I hope they keep a lot of sideburns, mustaches, and shaggy hair on all the extras. Not enough footage to tell yet, though.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on April 10, 2016, 01:23:19 AM
Here's a link to an interesting article on the new heroine introduced through Rogue One.
I don't think Jyn is a criminal, but that she's running some kind of one-woman-rebellion on her own and that she gets dragged into the organized rebellion led by former Senators Mon Mothma and Bail Organa like it was described in the old West End roleplay game sourcebooks. But we'll see in December, right?
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: jkno on April 10, 2016, 02:26:18 AM
It's good to see original Stormtroopers (different from OT, but still similar), previous versions of AT-ATs, a cool tank, the Star Destroyer (and is from ANH) and of course the Death Star.
I think the original Stormtrooper now will have kind of 2 separate branches: the classic OT Stormtrooper (asymmetrical, wonky, rough - which I love) and the RO Stormtrooper (more idealized, most likely symmetrical, better fitting armor, and still resembling the classic Stormie).
The old crappy, wonky, asymmetrical and rough OT Stormtrooper armors are not good for today's standards of film-making. People going into the cinema don't want to see gaffer tape or badly built armor on a hi-def 3D movie. I love the crappy OT Stormie armor, it is the one and only for me, I have no interest in getting an idealized one, but I totally get the idea of new improved stuff for the present cinematic times.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 10, 2016, 05:05:30 AM
I too am hoping for a kind of dirty dozen movie. I am also all for what Serg is talking about too, bring on the new and old stormies for me.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: krztfr on April 11, 2016, 06:26:02 AM
The down side to getting a Star Wars movie every year is it doesn't give Hasbro the proper time between each movie to explore all the options on vehicles amd obscure characters for figures. Pretty soon Hasbro products will look like they were rushed and ugly.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on April 11, 2016, 10:10:41 AM
The down side to getting a Star Wars movie every year is it doesn't give Hasbro the proper time between each movie to explore all the options on vehicles amd obscure characters for figures. Pretty soon Hasbro products will look like they were rushed and ugly.
How's that any different from most of the products out now? :D
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on April 12, 2016, 02:15:39 AM
LOL! Yeah, Hasbro says it takes two years from when they first get the idea to get it into production. With a movie every year, it probably is gonna be a bit sporadic. My fingers are crossed though.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on April 30, 2016, 06:15:10 PM
So Mads Mikkelsen is playing Jyn's father. http://dailystarwars.com/details/143626478148/MADS-MIKKELSEN-SLIPS-AND-REVEALS-WHO-HES-PLAYING-IN-ROGUE-ONE-A-STAR-WARS-STORY I had a feeling he was, it would make sense if he was also an Imperial too. It would sort of explain Jyn's rebellious attitude. We'll see. From rumors I've heard Madds is playing an Imperial scientist responsible for developing the Death Star's weapon system. I think that would be rad. Like Verner von Braun in ww2, who was a german scientist responsible for developing the V2 rocket, but later hired by the U.S to develop the Saturn rockets. he had a very complex story. He wasn't a good guy, but not a bad guy. Sort of that grey area Rogue One is going for.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on May 01, 2016, 04:46:25 PM
There was a rumor not too long ago about the character Diego Luna would be playing. There's been discussion at Rebelscum that it isn't Biggs, as the jacket he's wearing looks to have a general rank, and people are saying why would Biggs go on the mission when the plans were planted in R2-D2. It amazes me how people get so defensive or into it on the discussions.
If its not Biggs that's fine, I never said it was definitely him. It just baffles me, why cast someone who looks like him? That was another thing too, I said it looks like him and someone got on me about how Biggs was Caucasian and Luna is Hispanic. So what? It's acting, granted it was a bad movie but in the Mario movie you had a British and a Latino play 2 Italian plumbers, and brothers who looked nothing alike.
At least here the discussions are civil.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on May 01, 2016, 05:06:04 PM
Yeah its becoming more evident Diego Luna is not Biggs. Why make him look exactly like Biggs. I think they were just trying to give him a familiar look, That late 70's style. Luna is playing more of a spy, not a pilot. My guess is he's like Lee Marvin's character in Dirty Dozen. Higher ranking officer in charge of assembling a band of criminals to pull off the mission. He's the leader of the group, but not exactly the main character.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: jkno on May 06, 2016, 04:51:31 AM
Pretty cool: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in LEGO - youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjTkqg8QFd4)
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on May 18, 2016, 08:21:34 AM
Spoiler Alert! Rogue One Official Story Guide details shared!
First off if you do want to hear any spoilers for Rogue One then please read no further, but a fan site out of Germany has shown us some great images of an official Rogue One Story Guide (http://amzn.to/24ZSq8Z) set to be released next year by Media Lab thats shows some great background on Rebel and Imperial Characters, not to mention great new ships. Of course they had me at AT-ACT! Click here (http://jedi-bibliothek.de/blog/2016/05/charakterinfos-und-viele-bilder-zu-rogue-one/) to read the full story.
Also, while pre-ordering the former on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=imperiashipya-20) I also noticed two other great books I also had to order in the form of
The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (http://amzn.to/1TogK0D) by Lucasfilm LTD.
and
Star Wars Rogue One Ultimate Visual Guide (http://amzn.to/1qtSsXd) by Pablo Hidalgo
that are also gonna be surefire sell outs so you might want to get your pre-orders in! I also just had to get into some of these images (once again spoiler alert):
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 08, 2016, 04:37:52 PM
So they're going to play the official Rogue One trailer on Thursday, during the Olympics on NBC. don't know when. Guess they want you to sit through the entire thing to see it. Good thing for YouTube. http://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-olympics-trailer-preview/ Shoot, this time last year we had like four TFA trailers. Then that one during halftime on MNF. I didn't make it halfway through the first quarter, before I fell asleep. I'll watch it Friday morning, like everyone else.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on August 08, 2016, 07:51:48 PM
So they're going to play the official Rogue One trailer on Thursday, during the Olympics on NBC. don't know when. Guess they want you to sit through the entire thing to see it. Good thing for YouTube. http://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-olympics-trailer-preview/ Shoot, this time last year we had like four TFA trailers. Then that one during halftime on MNF. I didn't make it halfway through the first quarter, before I fell asleep. I'll watch it Friday morning, like everyone else.
Same. I'll be waiting for it to hit youtube as well. The days of waiting for a commercial on TV are long gone.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 11, 2016, 07:40:53 PM
I was able to watch the new Rogue One trailer. I knew they'd show it near the end. It was pretty cool.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on August 12, 2016, 05:47:00 AM
I was able to watch the new Rogue One trailer. I knew they'd show it near the end. It was pretty cool.
It looks great, I can't wait for it. Vader had more lines in the trailer then Luke did in TFA lol.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on August 12, 2016, 06:00:11 AM
LOL. Yeah it was cool. The new droid was funny. The supporting characters seem pretty badass. And what Rogue One trailer would be complete without the annoying horn noise.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on August 12, 2016, 09:50:14 AM
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on October 18, 2016, 03:25:48 AM
Wow, no updates whats up with us?
NEW character posters on the front page!
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: KIM on November 13, 2016, 05:32:10 AM
Finally we get a glimpse of of an X wing in Rogue One showing its markings. Anyone else excited that Blue leader is in the movie? This could hurt my wallet LOL
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on November 13, 2016, 08:11:04 AM
It will be a great start to the Christmas Season and I too am looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on December 15, 2016, 11:35:25 AM
Watched the movie and this is the Star Wars movie I've been waiting for. Awesome movie. Love it.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Goldleaderone on December 15, 2016, 02:18:50 PM
I'll be seeing it Friday at 10pm with some friends. I can't wait. Just curious, how long is the space battle?
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Commander_Kurgan on December 15, 2016, 02:49:24 PM
The final battle which takes place on land, in the air and in space, takes about 30 minutes. You will see X-Wings, Y-Wings, U-Wings against hundreds of TIE Fighters. You'll enjoy it.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Mr. Black on December 16, 2016, 04:34:05 AM
Saw it last Wednesday. It starts off a bit rocky with introductions, it continues as a fast paced movie filled with action. This is a Star Wars movie for the adults. Not just the ones who grew up with either the OT or the PT, but also people who haven't seen SW at all. There is little comic relief, mostly from the likeable sarcastic K-2SO.
Star Wars so far has been pretty straight forward. On one side you have the heroes doing heroic things, on the other hand you have the villains, doing villainous things. Rogue One isn't that black and white. It's grey and exactly what I expected. On more than one occasion I really got this old Marvel comic feel, with the gritty look and action in the scenes.
I really liked the little nods to the other movies and TV series, especially a cameo by two shady fellas.
The weight of the Empire's tiranny and of the ongoing galactic civil war is also very palpable. Citizens and troopers alike, each is tired and weary from this huge conflict. It shows how everyday people deal with it, which is totally different from the view the Skywalker saga showed us.
It's a great start to the Star Wars anthology movies and now I really want them to make a Republic Commando movie :D I'll watch Rogue One again this Sunday and probably ten times more after that....
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on December 18, 2016, 05:51:00 AM
I liked it. More detail later.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: krztfr on January 20, 2017, 06:16:58 PM
So the tank in the movie, is it officialy called a hovertank or did we assume that from the trailers? I only ask cuz there is a shot were you can clearly see tank treads under the vehicle. I dont think they would of added the shot with out altering it if they wanted to say it was hovering.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on January 21, 2017, 06:51:38 AM
I have it in the new guide books I have I will see what it says. I meant to look that up weeks ago.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: JDeck on January 21, 2017, 08:13:19 AM
I looked it up on wookieepedia, its called a TX-225 "occupier" assault tank, and it doesn't describe the propulsion. They do say, originally it was called the Hovertank but then that name was scrapped. However the toy companies kept the name, kind of a Zuvio effect. The prop was built on a tank frame, and used tank drivers in the movie. So it seems like it could be a caterpillar track vehicle, or not. It's up to interpretation until it's explained.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on January 22, 2017, 06:30:06 AM
It does seem odd to see a tracked vehicle in a speeder like frame. I like it though.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Mr. Black on January 25, 2017, 02:52:58 PM
So, my counter for Rogue One is on 6 :D I also watched it with my two girls, who took a bit of adjusting, not seeing their favourite heroes and villains of the OT in there. But the short and quick cameo of R2 and 3PO pleased them, and they were pretty impressed with Vader's bad ass performance near the end of the movie.
I'll try and catch it for a seventh time this weekend. After that, it'll no longer be in the theatres here in Holland :(
But hey.... The Last Jedi will soon be upon us! Yay!!
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: Tamer on February 23, 2017, 02:53:25 AM
DVD Release details on the front page and facebook.
Title: Re: Rogue One
Post by: (SID) on November 24, 2017, 07:39:15 PM
I've honestly grown to like this movie more an more after every viewing. I feel its by far the best prequel. Even with many lazy designs and underdeveloped characters. Also I would have enjoyed moody electronic music as a change of pace since it is a spin off anyways.
I was definitely disappointed after my first viewing since every epic shot from the trailers was discarded and they made an entirely different cut of the movie. I would love to see that... But then again I would be willing to watch the org. 16hr cut of AOTC out of nothing more then curiosity.
Its an enjoyable addition to the franchise. EVEN if they could have easily made the two leads Kyle Katarn and Jan Ors...