As interesting as the Star Wars franchise has been (and continues to be), it can’t seem to shake old tropes. Take for instance the Death Star. It appears in all but the first two films (someone fact check me, please) and, although under a new name, even appears as in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Guess what? It’s central to the plot in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story too. This time it involves the Rebellion trying to get their hands on the plans for the Death Star by employing the daughter (Felicity Jones) of its architect (Mads Mikkelsen). I think we know how it turns out since this movie is basically a prequel, but getting there should still offer a few surprises. Plus hearing James Earl Jones voice some new Darth Vader lines promises to be cool too. Check out the latest trailer courtesy of Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Pictures.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story stars Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Forest Whitaker, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Riz Ahmed, Alan Tudyk, Diego Luna and Jimmy Smits.
Official Synopsis:
Jyn Erso, a Rebellion soldier and criminal, is about to experience her biggest challenge yet when Mon Mothma sets her out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. With help from the Rebels, a master swordsman, and non-allied forces, Jyn will be in for something bigger than she thinks.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story leads a rebellion in US and UK theaters on December 16, 2016.
'Movie Trailer: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)' have 13 comments
October 13, 2016 @ 11:11 am el sharpo
Don’t be a hater bro.
October 13, 2016 @ 11:37 am ode to paparazzi
I’m all in to hear the baritone voice of JEJ deliver a Vader one-liner like a champ again. Otherwise, I don’t see there being a lot of variation between this and the 7 other Star Wars movies that makes me think I have to see it.
October 13, 2016 @ 11:58 am EvergreenColt
Take my $12 Disney and add it to your billions…
October 13, 2016 @ 4:56 pm The_Oakley
Mine too. Looks exciting!
October 13, 2016 @ 12:16 pm cradle2grave
They’ve learned alot of moviemaking in 40 years so I’m hoping Rogue One is the best of the Star Wars until Episode VIII. It certainly LOOKS like it from the trailers so far.
October 13, 2016 @ 12:33 pm Julian
If this is sandwhiched in between eps 3 and 4 then I expect Darth Vader will be flexing his force muscles in a way we haven’t seen yet.
October 13, 2016 @ 3:11 pm FamousButch
It is and if you piece it together Mads Mikkelsen is an architect under distress so that may explain why there was a weakness built into the death star and Felicity Jones may be the rebel they mentioned in Episode 4 who died getting the plans back to the rebellion.
October 13, 2016 @ 1:04 pm Tracne
Happiness
October 13, 2016 @ 1:38 pm consistently inconsistent
I never understood what is so special about Star Wars canon. In the 70s I get it was new and exciting but today, compared to similar sci-fi/fantasy, its no better. The fact Force Awakens was a near literal rehash of A New Hope, actually makes it worse.
People need to stop holding so tight to what once was.
October 13, 2016 @ 1:45 pm Scott Steven Perry
She can have all the hope she wants it ain’t going to save her from Darth Vader. His strut shows he means business and I can’t wait to see him dish it out!
October 13, 2016 @ 5:43 pm Dahlwhit
This had better be better than The Force Awakens or I’m going to be pissed.
October 13, 2016 @ 7:19 pm rust
Judging by the lack of originality in Force Awakens and now Rogue One, its obvious Disney is going to run this franchise into the ground.
October 13, 2016 @ 9:02 pm sasori
Most likely and they’re going to make bank while doing it.