The second trailer for Rogue One debuted during the Olympics Aug. However, fans already know a fair amount of information about the “group of unlikely heroes.” As revealed at July’s Star Wars Celebration Europe, the leaders of the team are Felicity Jones’ Jyn Erso - whose father, Galen, is a scientist who’s of interest to both the Rebellion and the Empire because of an invention that is, in actor Mads Mikkelsen’s words, “so beautiful, so fantastic, that it might change the universe” - and Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor, a Rebellion intelligence officer who helps build the team. “This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.”
Warning: there will be spoilers ahead for the spinoff.Īdmittedly, the official synopsis of the movie keeps things pretty vague when it comes to plot: “In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction,” it explains. Luckily, we've pulled together the ultimate list of fascinating Star Wars facts for you! Check it out.Despite being surrounded by the cone of silence, there is actually a surprising amount of information out there about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ahead of its December release, if you know where to look. Hey, you! We find your lack of facts disturbing.
You can read our full review of the movie here. Star Wars: The Force Awakens grossed over two billion dollars at the box office and is available to order on DVD and Blu-Ray on the right-hand side of the page. It will also include a string of 'making of' features including a focus on the making of BB-8 and the movie's new creatures, a look at the recording of John Williams' score and a feature on the changes made to reboot the Star Wars franchise. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is out now on DVD and Blu-Ray and the Blu-ray is accompanied by a string of bonus features.Īs well as the six deleted scenes it had previously been revealed would be arriving with the Blu-Ray, the package also includes a documentary on the making of the movie titled "Secrets Of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey" as well as a recording of the movie's table read. The story is set in between the events of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV: A New Hope and follows a band of rebel fighters who come together to steal the Death Star before it can be used to enforce the Emperor's rule. The movie stars The Theory Of Everything's Felicity Jones, The Last King Of Scotland's Forest Whitaker, Milk's Diego Luna, Casino Royale star Mads Mikkelsen, Dragon's Donnie Yen, The Sun Also Rises' Jiang Wen, Firefly's Alan Tudyk and Exodus: Gods And Kings' Ben Mendelsohn and has been directed by Godzilla director Gareth Edwards.
H0UYXRwNJ8- Star Wars UK October 23, 2016 Stay on target! #RogueOne blasts into UK cinemas on December 15. Having been due to hit cinemas on December 16th, Disney have now brought the release date forward by a day to December 15th. The release date for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the new Star Wars spin-off, has been brought forward. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story release date brought forward