Star Wars: ‘Rogue One’
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MEET THE ROGUES New characters on both sides of the Force
DEATH STAR DATA A look at the film’s favorite battle station
BACK TO BASICS How ‘Rogue One’ connects to the 1977 blockbuster
Rumors, theories and more!
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A LONG TIME AGO DON’T CALL IT A PREQUEL! HOW THE NEW FILM FITS INTO THE STAR WARS CANON BY JESSE DARLAND CTW FEATURES
Feeling spaced out? “Rogue One,� the new Star Wars film coming December 16, doesn’t pick up with the immediate adventures of Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) and all the other characters introduced in 2015’s “The Force Awakens.� Instead, we’re going back to time period of the original 1977 “Star Wars� film to tell a brand new story. But that’s confusing. Why would we go farther back into the past, instead of finding out what happened when Rey finally found reclusive Jedi master Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill)? Well, that’s because this new film isn’t a sequel. In fact, it’s something that’s acquired a bit of a mixed reputation in Star Wars circles. That’s right. The new film is a prequel. Well, that isn’t strictly true, either. “Rogue One� is the first of what Disney hopes will be a long line of “standalone� Star Wars films. You can even see it in the film’s official title, which is Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. It’s very simple: movies whose titles begin with “Star Wars� will follow the adventures of the Skywalker clan,
This winter’s film fits into a unique place in the Star Wars canon. Here are all the stories we know of so far, in order. “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace� (1999)
Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn and apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi help Queen Amidala when her planet is invaded by the evil Trade Federation. Along the way, the Jedi discover Anakin Skywalker, a nineyear-old slave unusually strong in the Force, and sinister agents of the Sith, the ancient enemy of the Jedi Order.
from Anakin to Luke and Leia. But those with the “Star Wars Story� subtitle can be anything else. Just as Disney’s Marvel films have showcased a wide range of influences and genres – from the “Ant Man� heist film to the nourish spy thriller “Captain America: The Winter Soldier� – the new studio hopes to showcase a wide variety of storylines. We don’t know much about the plot of “Rogue One.� Much like last year’s “The Force Awakens,� Disney is tightlipped about what’s coming to movie screens this December. What information we do know comes mostly from the oldest piece of Star Wars storytelling out there – the original 1977 film. Remember the iconic opening text crawl? Just before the story began, it informs us, Rebel spaceships had won a crucial victory against the Galactic Empire and stolen secret plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s moon-shaped battle station. Though those events did not occur onscreen, the stolen Death Star plans were the main driver of the original movie’s plot. They were the reason for Darth Vader’s pursuit and imprisonment of Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher). They were the reason that farm boy Luke Skywalker teamed up with ObiWan Kenobi. And they provided crucial information that allowed Rebel pilots (led by Skywalker) to destroy the feared battle station once and for all. “Rogue One� aims to expand those few sentences of introductory text into a full-length film. The storyline will
tell us how those plans got into the hands of the Rebel spies in the first place. So that means that fans will see the original 1977 stormtroopers, X-wings, TIE fighters – in short, everything that evoked the feel of the original. Make no mistake, the evil Empire hasn’t yet been vanquished. We’re looking at a time period long before Han Solo or Princess Leia. The sinister hordes of the Empire are spreading their influence across the galaxy, and only a few scattered and outnumbered Rebels are fighting back. There are dozens of new characters to follow. (Turn a few pages to see more.) And filmgoers can still expect to see some new locations in December: t +FEIB B EFTFSU MJLF NPPO VOEFS heavy Imperial occupation. With an arid climate that’s stuck in permanent winter, Jedha would be low on most galactic travelers bucket lists except for one thing: it was at one time holy to the outlawed Jedi order. Thus, it draws its share of spiritual pilgrims who travel to the remote world for mystical guidance from the Force. t 4DBSJG B QMBOFU GJMMFE XJUI TBOEZ beaches and palm trees. This world would be a tropical paradise if the Imperial war machine wasn’t constructing the planet-destroying Death Star in orbit. Because of the heavy military presence, the world is surrounded by nearly impenetrable energy fields. All signs point to there not being much of the Force in “Rogue One.� Sure, the mystical energy field that sur-
“Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones� (2002) Now a Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker must protect Amidala when her life is threatened by assassins. Together with his master Obi-Wan Kenobi, the three are swept up in the beginning of the galaxywide Clone Wars.
“The Clone Wars� (20082014) This half-hour animated TV series showed the continued adventures of Anakin, ObiWan, Anakin’s apprentice Ahsoka Tano, and hosts of other fan-favorite characters. Along the way, further mysteries of the Jedi and Sith are revealed.
“Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith� (2005) The evil Sith step from the shadows to reveal their plan to eliminate the Jedi and rule the galaxy. When Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker falls to the dark side of the Force, the galaxy’s last hope rests his and Amidala’s newborn children – twins who will one day be heroes.
Untitled Han Solo standalone film (2018) Not much is known about this film. Written by Lawrence Kasdan (who penned screenplays for “The Empire Strikes Back� and “The Force Awakens�) and his son Jon and directed by comedy duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller (“The Lego Movie,� “The Last Man on Earth�), the move has so far cast Alden Ehrenreich as the titular smuggler.
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STAR WARS ROGUE ONE rounds all living things still exists, but none of the characters are Forcewielding Jedi themselves. The fire of the Jedi seems to have gone out of the universe, and it’s down to a rag-tag group of heroes to pick up the torch and fight back against the Empire’s tyranny. The Force will just have to wait. At least, it will have to wait for the good guys. Eagle-eyed viewers of the most recent “Rogue One” trailer, unveiled on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on October 13, could spot a few glimpses of the Empire’s black clad, heavy breathing, number one henchman. That’s right, Darth Vader himself. It seems the bad guys still have the Force – or its Dark Side, at least – on their side after all. Whether that’s good or bad for our heroes, rest assured that Star Wars fans across planet Earth will be waiting anxiously for the latest entry in the Star Wars mythos. Images courtesy of Lucasfilm © CTW Features
Rogues Gallery While “Rogue One” features a few returning characters, most of the heroes and villains are brand new. Meet the new characters – on both sides of the Force.
“Star Wars Rebels” (2014present) The gap between the events of “Episode III” and the rise of the Rebel Alliance in “Star Wars” are explored in this half-hour animated TV series. A ragtag team of misfits – including a skilled pilot, cranky droid, and Jedi-in-hiding – engage in small acts of rebellion against the growing might of the Galactic Empire.
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016) The first standalone film set in the Star Wars universe, “Rogue One” tells the dramatic story of a team of unlikely spies and heroes who band together to steal the plans to the Empire’s fearsome planetdestroying battlestation – the Death Star.
“Star Wars” (1977) Young farmboy Luke Skywalker meets reclusive Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and becomes embroiled in the galactic conflict between good and evil. Along the way, he meets the Rebellion’s young leader
Captain Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) This veteran Rebel spy is Erso’s right-hand man in her mission to break into the Imperial war machine.
“The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Rebel forces scatter across the galaxy as the Empire pursues them with cold malice following the Death Star’s destruction. Luke trains with reclusive Jedi Master Yoda, while Darth Vader uses Leia and Han as bait to turn Luke to the dark side. During a fierce duel, Vader reveals that he is actually Luke’s father, Anakin Skywalker.
“Return of the Jedi” (1983) The Rebel fleet gains the chance to destroy the Empire once and for all when the Emperor himself travels to the construction site of a second, more powerful Death Star. Han and Leia work together to aid the assault. Meanwhile, in a climactic confrontation, Darth Vader chooses to save his son Luke from the Emperor’s clutches.
K-2SO (Alan Tudyk) An Imperial security droid reprogrammed by Andor, this sarcastic robot can blend in perfectly at Imperial outposts, making him ideal for spy infiltrations. Mon Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly) Familiar to fans of “Return of the Jedi” as the Rebel Alliance’s leader, Mon Mothma tasks Erso and her band of rebels with their mission.
Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) Wanted by the Empire, fugitive Jyn Erso throws her lot behind the Rebel Alliance on a mission of great importance to the galaxy.
Princess Leia Organa and smuggler and scoundrel Han Solo, as all work together to destroy the dreaded Death Star.
Chirrut Îmwe (Donnie Yen) This sightless but deadly warrior believes deeply in the reality of the Force, though not a Jedi himself. Baze Malbus (Wen Jiang) Îmwe’s best friend, Malbus deals with the Empire’s brutal repression of his home world by fighting back with the biggest guns that he can find.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) Thirty years after the fall of the Empire, a new face to the dark side has arisen: the First Order led by Force-wielding Kylo Ren. Two nobodies – a backwater scavenger named Rey and a deserting stormtrooper named Finn – join General Leia Organa to take down this new threat and find missing Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
Star Wars: Episode VIII (2017) With a title and story unknown, this upcoming film will show what happens after the final scene of “The Force Awakens”: when Rey finally meets Luke on his secret hideaway.
Star Wars: Episode IX (2019) The story of Rey, Finn, and the First Order comes to an end in the conclusion to the Star Wars saga. Colin Trevorrow (“Jurassic World”) will direct the third film of Disney’s sequel trilogy.
Death Troopers These elite soldiers, clad in black and heavily armed, are Director Krennic’s personal bodyguards. Darth Vader (James Earl Jones) Once a heroic Jedi knight, Darth Vader now serves the Empire.
Bodhi Rook (Riz Ahmed) A former Imperial pilot, Rook’s strong moral compass has led him to turn away from the Empire’s tyranny and join the Rebellion instead. Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker) A reclusive and battle-scarred veteran of the Clone Wars, Gerrera leads a prolonged insurgency against the Imperial occupation of Jedha.
Director Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn) The cruel, ruthless director of the Empire’s Advanced Weapons Research division, Krennic is obsessed with completing the Death Star at all costs
Images courtesy of Lucasfilm © CTW Features
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With a franchise as big as “Star Wars,” there are bound to be rumors Take a look at the best and wackiest fan theories about what we’ll see in the new movie
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We can’t confirm or deny the truth of any of these rumors. Stretch out with your feelings and see if the Force guides you in the right direction. Jyn Erso is Rey’s mom Both have dark hair, British accents and no-nonsense attitudes, so perhaps there’s some truth to the rumor that the lead characters of “Rogue One” and “The Force Awakens” are related. On the other hand, the two films are set approximately 30 years apart, and we know that Rey is 19 years old when “The Force Awakens” takes place. While Disney hasn’t released an official age for Jyn Erso, actress Felicity Jones is 32, so the timing might not work out for this theory. Actors Mads Mikkelsen and
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Max Von Sydow are connected While he’s glimpsed in the latest trailer as young Jyn Erso’s father, we actually don’t know very much about Mads Mikkelsen’s character Galen. That hasn’t stopped some fans from speculating that the same character shows up – in older form – as Lor San Tekka, the world-weary traveler who sets the plot of “The Force Awakens” in motion by handing over a map to the last known location of Jedi master Luke Skywalker.
The “Rogue One” crew are all going to die “Rogue One” is a war film, and very rarely do characters get to walk away from those. Since none of the heroes of “Rogue One” appear or are ever mentioned in other Star Wars stories, some fans are speculating that they don’t survive their adventure. On the other hand, the rogues might just be planning to retire to a tropical planet after pulling off their big heist. Supreme Leader Snoke will appear in the movie In last April’s teaser, fans caught a glimpse of a hooded figure in black kneeling before what looks like a Bacta tank (a piece of Star Wars technology used to heal severe injuries). While Darth Vader is set to appear in the film, the powerful dark lord kneels to only one man: the Galactic Emperor. However, actor Ian McDiarmid confirmed that he doesn’t appear in the film. That leaves some fans wondering if the tank holds the mangled body of another Force user strong in the dark side: Supreme Leader Snoke, the deeply scarred leader of Kylo Ren and the First Order in “The Force Awakens.” Image courtesy of Lucasfilm © CTW Features
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DEATH STAR A CLOSER LOOK AT THE FILM’S INFAMOUS SPACE STATION BY JESSE DARLAND CTW FEATURES
The not-so-secret plot of “Rogue One” revolves around efforts to steal the secret plans to the Death Star. First glimpsed in 1977’s “Star Wars,” the Death Star placed ninth in a 2008 20th Century Fox poll of the most popular movie weapons of all time. The space station has grown so ubiquitous that it’s one of the few pieces of the Star Wars universe that’s familiar even to non-fans. In that film, the Death Star showed why it was the “technological terror” of the galaxy: Its superlaser weapon was so powerful that it could destroy an Earth-sized planet. This fearsome destructive capability meant that the Rebel Alliance had to destroy it all costs. But the Death Star – or other stations like it – shows up in other places besides “Rogue One” and “Star Wars.” Let’s take a look at the battle station’s role in the saga.
By the Numbers The Death Star was sphere shaped with a large concave dish in the northern hemisphere that serves as an emitter for its planet-destroying superlaser weapon. Official in-universe information is hard to come by, but according the most sources the battle station was 60 to 80 miles in diameter. (By comparison, the International Space Station is only about 350 feet across.) Crewed by approximately 2
million Imperial military personnel, the station was heavily shielded and carried a firepower greater than half the Imperial star fleet.
Construction and Destruction Eagle-eyed fans could catch a glimpse of the station in 2002’s “Attack of the Clones,” in which dark side leaders carry around a set of mysterious plans. By the end of 2005’s “Revenge of the Sith,” the Galactic Emperor and his new apprentice Darth Vader are overseeing the station’s construction. It would take the Empire nearly 20 years to finish construction. In “Star Wars,” the Empire tests the station’s destructive power on Princess Leia’s home planet of Alderaan. The planet is totally blown away with a single shot. The Empire designed the station’s defenses around a direct, large-scale assault. However, they did not consider the possibility that a small, one-man fighter could penetrate the outer defense. An analysis of the stolen plans provided to the Rebellion by Princess Leia demonstrated a weakness. Young pilot Luke Skywalker was able to maneuver straight down a trench and attack the target area only two meters wide with the help of the Force. Image courtesy of Lucasfilm © CTW Features
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