Rogue One : A Star Wars Story - In theaters December 16, 2016

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[CONTAINER][MOVIE1]Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Director: Gareth Edwards

Cast: Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen, Ben Mendelsohn, Forest Whitaker

Plot: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, is the first film in the new series of standalone Star Wars movies from Lucasfilm. It tells the story of how a group of unlikely heroes unite to undertake a daring and seemingly impossible mission to steal the plans for the Death Star.[/MOVIE1][POSTER1]

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Spoiler: Original infos

IMDB:

Original announcement:

In addition to the episodes of a new Star Wars trilogy, Lucasfilm and Disney have begun development on multiple stand-alone movies that will offer new stories beyond the core Saga. Gareth Edwards will direct the first stand-alone film, with a screenplay by Gary Whitta. The film is due out December 16, 2016.

Gareth Edwards blazed into the filmmaking forefront with his acclaimed work on Monsters, a film he wrote, directed and served on as cinematographer and visual effects artist. The skill and vision readily apparent in Monsters earned him the high-profile spot directing this year's smash hit Godzilla.

"Ever since I saw Star Wars I knew exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life - join the Rebel Alliance! I could not be more excited & honored to go on this mission with Lucasfilm, said Edwards.

Gary Whittas screenwriting credits include 2010s The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington. He is also well known as a journalist and editor in the video game industry, as well as part of the BAFTA award-winning team on Telltale Games adaptation of The Walking Dead.

Whitta states, "From the moment I first saw the original movie as a wide-eyed kid, Star Wars has been the single most profound inspiration to my imagination and to my career as a writer. It is deeply special to me,so to be given the opportunity to contribute to its ongoing legacy, especially in collaboration with a film-maker as talented as Gareth,is literally a dream come true. I'm still pinching myself."

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[luke98]

hmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Noodles]

hmmmmmmmmmm

That's an old teaser that they showed at an event (think it was Comic Con) and was leaked online last year mate. Would still love to see a HD version of it!

 

[luke98]

That's an old teaser that they showed at an event (think it was Comic Con) and was leaked online last year mate. Would still love to see a HD version of it!

me too

 

[Noodles]

JoBlo apparently have a very reliable source who has given them some new info on the film. Possible minor spoilers ahead...

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• Rumors began swirling about stormtroopers in all-black costumes appearing in the film late last year and we can confirm that they will be in the movie. Our sources indicated that they are often referred to as "Death Troopers", although no mention if the commonly referenced "Shadowtrooper" from the Legacy Universe would be used. (also, recall that Donnie Yen shared an image of some helmets a while back, including a black one).
  
• One of the prominent characters in the film is a droid that works with the rebels, specifically Felicity Jones' group, that is said to be a "scene stealer" in the film. It was originally an Empire droid and has been repurposed to serve the rebel alliance. He's two-legged and a dark grey or black color. In terms of appearance, the droid has long arms and legs and is very different than a typical protocol droid like C-3PO. Could this be the mo-cap character that Alan Tudyk is playing? Time will tell.
  
• So far we don't have a confirmation on any of the character names, but you can add this one to the puzzle: "Cashen" is the name of one of the key players, although which we can't say. It could be spelled differently as well, in that whole "Star Wars" way (i.e. Kashen or Kashyn, etc.). Speculate away on that one, but hey...it's a name.
  
• There will be a new Tie Fighter design and AT-ATs will be featured in the film.
  
• Lastly, addressing those Darth Vader rumors, we can confirm that Darth Vader will be in the film and is expected to have a larger role than originally thought. How big or how involved we can't say specifically, but expect to see the return of one of Star Wars' most infamous characters to the big screen.

 

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JoBlo apparently have a very reliable source who has given them some new info on the film. Possible minor spoilers ahead...

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• Lastly, addressing those Darth Vader rumors, we can confirm that Darth Vader will be in the film and is expected to have a larger role than originally thought. How big or how involved we can't say specifically, but expect to see the return of one of Star Wars' most infamous characters to the big screen.

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Hopefully this means the rumor of Hayden going back for training means he's back as Vader too. How frikkin' epic!

 

[Noodles]

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Hopefully this means the rumor of Hayden going back for training means he's back as Vader too. How frikkin' epic!

I hope so too!

 

[luke98]

New poster

 

[Netclone]

@luke98

 

[DADDYCOOL187]

@bloodsnake007 @Noodles @luke98 @STARKILLER 1138

 

[Noodles]

@bloodsnake007 @Noodles @luke98 @STARKILLER 1138

OH DAMN!

 

[kaw]

I still can't believe they are calling this "A STAR WARS STORY". Sounds so lame.
Don't get me wrong. I am super pumped for this movie... just hate the title.

 

[martinouchou]

The trailer will be released somewhere between 7 to 8AM EST I think

 

[nefilim]

ok. once again new look on stormtroopers. but bet they still cannont hit anything.

 

[Noodles]

 

[harry]

Looks awesome

Guys check it out @luke98 @Mickle_89 @dan8885 @Hatori @spass @bloodsnake007 @darczap

 

[nefilim]

@Hamill82

 

[harry]

It has an old school look and feel to it

 

[Drum18]

GEEZ!!! This looks GOOD!!! Great feeling!!!

 

[Noodles]

It has an old school look and feel to it

My thoughts also. I have a feeling I may somehow enjoy this even more than The Force Awakens... I love the "old school" tone of it, and having Felicity Jones as the main character is just an instant win IMO!

 

[nefilim]

My thoughts also. I have a feeling I may somehow enjoy this even more than The Force Awakens... I love the "old school" tone of it, and having Felicity Jones as the main character is just an instant win IMO!

I might too. and IMO the reason is simple. the force awakens had tremedous expectations as part of the official arc i.e. it had to be within certain rules ... but this is standalone and may/might take more freedom, have more fun and include new stuff and drop SW original arc stuff that would be baggage.