Rogue One General Rogue One News/Speculation/SPOILER Thread - Part 2

[DarthSkywalker]

You keep blabbing that, so what! It's a good thing they have something for the Olympics, how have you all spun that into a negative? They are still going need the big gun for MNF, if you are going to compare them.

Who has spun this in the negative exactly? Expressing potential annoyance with the situation is not turning this into a negative. On the other hand you attacking other posters is.

"It should be their equivalent"? Says who? Oh right the "I want it all now" experts here. Who then are the first to complain, they showed to much, there's nothing new here, I saw it all!
They are still going to need something big for the fall, hence this is 90sec.

Says logic. They are debuting this on one of the biggest sporting events of the year because they want attention. The same night as the Women's All Around final I believe. Probably the most eyeballs you can get.

By the way, of course everyone here wants it all now. We'd all love to see the film right now. I want to see VIII and IX right now. What does that have to do with anything? All anyone here is asking for is a full trailer. You get those with must blockbusters farther then 4 months out. We are also not talking about a Saga film. We are talking about something that will need to be even more hyped.

I said pretty much three for three, as a general comparison. With Thursday R1 will have three teases out there , as did TFA.
List - http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=33726215&postcount=29

Except it isn't pretty much the same once this hits. At this point there was two teasers and the Comic-Con footage for TFA. Nothing released in August.

Here we have one teaser and the Celebration footage. Now they are releasing something in August. That is a different strategy, clearly.

 

[Breogan]

They are debuting this on one of the biggest sporting events of the year because they want attention. The same night as the Women's All Around final I believe. Probably the most eyeballs you can get.

Exactly, so what's your big concern?
They'll probably drop a Vader tease, this his huge.
There's like commercials for the commercial, the hype train is on!

All anyone here is asking for is a full trailer. You get those with must blockbusters farther then 4 months out.

We did get a R1 trailer, in theaters, we likely won't get the full length theatrical trailer till Oct. We'll get teases till then.
Like we did till TFA Oct trailer- http://www.superherohype.com/news/356103-star-wars-trailer-force-awakens#/slide/1
And then the Superbowl, etc
This is another teaser woohooo! During Olympics awesome! It's not the final trailer, which is hardly surprising, given that it's only August,...

Enjoy Thursday!
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[C. Lee]

Why the arguing guys? A new STAR WARS movie is coming. Be happy. You can discuss this without getting upset or upsetting others.

 

[Roose Bolton]

If we get some prominent Vader material then that might awe da masses

 

[DarthSkywalker]

If we get prominent Vader footage I will scream like Chuck Bartowski in a near death situation.

 

[Broseph44]

If we get prominent Vader footage

 

[DarthSkywalker]

If we get prominent Vader footage

Is Kathy Kennedy Oprah in this scenario?

 

[Roose Bolton]

Just show 90 seconds of Vader in a fist fight with Donnie Yen, and then watch as all the crime in Rio grinds to a halt from sheer awe.

 

[Broseph44]

Is Kathy Kennedy Oprah in this scenario?

Oh she totally is

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Just show 90 seconds of Vader in a fist fight with Donnie Yen, and then watch as all the crime in Rio grinds to a halt from sheer awe.

This would make more money then TFA.

 

[Filmfan93]

Just show 90 seconds of Vader in a fist fight with Donnie Yen, and then watch as all the crime in Rio grinds to a halt from sheer awe.

I would watch this on a loop for 10 hours!

 

[Roose Bolton]

But then there's a chance we might not even get Vader at all. The inner conflict is real...

 

[OnTheAir]

In today's article from Entertainment Weekly, Alan Tudyk discusses K-2SO:

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/10/rogue-one-alan-tudyk

 

[StarLord]

GIF makers be ready! We gettin' a new trailer tomorrow!

 

[Kyle]

I hope Vader is a shadowy presence. In it for maybe 10-15 minutes max. In the Star Wars books that have come out recently, Vader works wonders as being a boogeyman to the rebellion. They don't know if he's a man, a machine, or a monster because they don't see him for that long. He shouldn't be portrayed as a warrior here, but like a horror monster lurking in the shadows. In other words, how the rebellion see him. That would be boss.

 

[WoodyROM]

If we get some prominent Vader material then that might awe da masses

 

[WormyT]

I hope Vader is a shadowy presence. In it for maybe 10-15 minutes max. In the Star Wars books that have come out recently, Vader works wonders as being a boogeyman to the rebellion. They don't know if he's a man, a machine, or a monster because they don't see him for that long. He shouldn't be portrayed as a warrior here, but like a horror monster lurking in the shadows. In other words, how the rebellion see him. That would be boss.

I agree. Maybe he can make a couple of transmissions and then show up right before the Rebels manage to transmit the Deathstar plans to Leias ship. I predict every remaining senior officer and death trooper will be killed by Vader himself for this failure.

My hopes for the trailer. There's very little excitement in the air for this movie beyond our bubble so they can't just give us a short teaser. Nothing less than 2 mins of fresh footage and a sprinkle of Vader at the end will suffice.

My hopes for the movie. I have to say I'll be bummed if Tarkin doesn't show up in some form. And not a miserable face mask. It's high time ILM take a crack at resurrecting a deceased actor. I doubt we'll see Palpatine, but he'll be mentioned.

 

[Marvolo]

Vader is one of the biggest selling points of the franchise and this is Disneys first opportunity to really cash in on him, and they can only do that in these prequel films. If there is one thing those reshoots did its likely adding more Vader. I doubt he will be a shadowy presence. Thats not how he has been used in the new canon. He's been very prominent.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I think Vader will be sprinkled throughout the film, with hopefully one big set piece. I remember reading that Krennic is trying to avoid his wrath.

 

[Kyle]

Vader is one of the biggest selling points of the franchise and this is Disneys first opportunity to really cash in on him, and they can only do that in these prequel films. If there is one thing those reshoots did its likely adding more Vader. I doubt he will be a shadowy presence. Thats not how he has been used in the new canon. He's been very prominent.

Largely yes, but really only the things that feature him and the main cast outside of the cartoon. Have you read the other books - most noticeably the ones that focus on general soldiers? Because he IS presented as a boogeyman that no one knows whether he's man, machine, or something else because few get to see him for long prior to being killed or barely escaping with their lives. Basically Vader brings instant death. That's, how front line "grunt" soldiers view him - a death omen that closes in on you, very very frightening. A deadly force of nature in the shape of a man.

 

[Filmfan93]

I am almost certain Vader will be in the new trailer. Disney won't miss such an opportunity. I just hope that it is a brand new trailer and not the one shown on Celebration.

 

[titansupes]

May I ask how long until trailer time, brethren?

 

[Marvolo]

New Character Descriptions from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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Saw Gerrera
A battered veteran of the clone wars as well as the ongoing rebellion against the empire, saw gerrera leads a band of rebel extremists. Saw has lost much in his decades of combat, but occasional flashes of the charismatic and caring man he once was shine through his calloused exterior. Gerrera is bunkered on the ancient world of jedha, coordinating a prolonged insurgency against the imperial occupation. Saw’s ailing health has not withered his resolve to fight.

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Bodhi Rook
A former imperial pilot, bodhi has strong piloting and technical skills that he will put to use for the rebellion. Ever practical, but highly anxious, bodhi must gather his courage to bring the battle to the empire.

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Chirrut Îmwe
deeply spiritual, chirrut Îmwe believes all living things are connected through the force. His sightless eyes do not prevent him from being a highly skilled warrior. Though he lacks force abilities, this warrior monk has rigorously honed his body through intense physical and mental discipline.

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Captain Cassian Andor
An accomplished alliance intelligence officer with combat field experience, captain cassian andor commands respect from his rebel troops with his ability to keep a cool head under fire and complete his missions with minimal resources.

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Baze Malbus
The harsh reality of his imperial-occupied home world has hardened baze malbus into a pragmatic soldier and a crack shot with his heavy repeater cannon. Baze has a bravado that provides a marked contrast to the spiritual centeredness of his best friend and moral compass, chirrut Îmwe.

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Jyn Erso
Putting behind a checkered past by lending her skills to a greater cause, jyn erso is impetuous, defiant, and eager to bring the battle to the empire. Used to operating alone, she finds higher purpose by taking on a desperate mission for the rebel alliance.

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K-2SO (kay-tuesso)
A reprogrammed imperial security droid now loyal to the alliance, k-2so is an alarming sight standing within a secret rebel base. The pragmatic droid is an effective insertion agent, as he can blend in perfectly at imperial installations and outposts.

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Director Orson Orennic
As director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Imperial military, Orson Krennic is obsessed with the completion of the long-delayed death star project. A cruel but brilliant man, krennic has staked his reputation on the delivery of the functional battle station to the emperor.

Continued in next post.

 

[Marvolo]

Continued from previous post:

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Shoretroopers

specialist stormtroopers stationed at the top secret imperial military headquarters on scarif, shoretroopers patrol the beaches and bunkers of the planetary facility.

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AT-ACT Walker
A larger version of the standard combat at-at, the at-act walker features a dedicated cargo bed for the transportation of heavy building materials or combat munitions. It was deployed at major imperial construction projects, such as shipyards and sprawling research installations.

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U-wing
A sturdy troop transport and gunship used by the rebel alliance, the u-wing starfighter is a well-armed swing-wing vessel that must penetrate heavy fire zones to deposit soldiers onto battlefields and then fly air support during dangerous missions against the empire.

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Scarif
The planet scarif would be a beautiful tropical paradise if not for the presence of a major imperial military installation. Scarif is the principal construction facility for the vast imperial war machine. The world is enveloped in impenetrable deflector shields and is heavily defended.

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Jedha
A small desert moon frosted by a permanent winter, jedha is home to one of the first civilizations to explore the nature of the force. At one time a world important to the jedi order, jedha serves as a holy site for pilgrims from across the galaxy who seek spiritual guidance. Now, the empire occupies jedha, and a prolonged battle between imperial forces and scattered rebels carries on in the timeworn streets.

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[DarthSkywalker]

No Death Troopers and no Vader...