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Shaanyboi · Jan 7, 2016

For those unfamiliar, Rogue One is the first "anthology" Star Wars film. It's an opportunity for Lucasfilm to tell one-off stories in the Star Wars universe.

The first film is set just prior to the events of Episode IV, focused on a rag tag group stealing the Death Star plans.

From MakingStarWars.net

"Mads Mikkelsen (Galen appears to be his name in the film) is kind of the key to the film in a way. He is a scientist that took over the Geonosian Death Star project. He solved several of the flaws the Empire could not and is sort of a revered person in the Empire for his contributions. However, Mikkelsen’s character is a Robert Oppenheimer-type character. Oppenheimer helped design the atomic bomb only to say, “Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” The guilt “Galen” feels for his contributions to the Empire become too much and he defects, attempting to make things right. In order to do this, he enlists the help of his only daughter…."

EDIT: Also, there was word Felicity Jones' character is named Lyra Erso, but this article refutes that.

Personally, the comparison to Oppenheimer is so cleverly simple, it has me tremendously excited.

Gaz_RB · Jan 7, 2016

Mads will be perfect for that kind of role. I didn't realize this took place before 4. I guess technically... It's a Star Wars prequel. *gasp*

Markitron · Jan 7, 2016

I was honestly more excited for this than TFA, cannot wait.

We haven't had a full-on space battle since RotJ in 1983, I have a good feeling this film will address that.

Shaanyboi said:
Also, the word is Felicity Jones' character is named Lyra Erso. Sure. Sounds Star Wars-y.

It says in the article that this likely isn't her name.

Hatchtag · Jan 7, 2016

if that's true, then here's betting episode eight begins with kylo ren defecting from the first order, and the han solo movie begins with han solo defecting from the empire.

JeffZero · Jan 7, 2016

Sounds nifty.

McDougles · Jan 7, 2016

"Mads Mikkelsen (Galen appears to be his name in the film) is kind of the key to the film in a way.

Galen is a code name for the following confirmed.

Marty Chinn · Jan 7, 2016

Markitron said:
We haven't had a full-on space battle since RotJ in 1983, I have a good feeling this film will address that.

What?

LegalEagleMike · Jan 7, 2016

Maybe we will get some Y-Wing action this time around.

Shaanyboi · Jan 7, 2016

Markitron said:
I was honestly more excited for this than TFA, cannot wait.

We haven't had a full-on space battle since RotJ in 1983, I have a good feeling this film will address that.

It says in the article that this likely isn't her name.

edited, thanks

Fireblend · Jan 7, 2016

I have zero expectations for this movie. Hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised, specially since I like the SW universe and thought 7 was pretty darn good. But yeah, I have little hype for this one. Maybe it'll increase as the year goes on.

Futureman · Jan 7, 2016

Why was Lucasfilms so timid about making Star Wars films before Disney?

flintstryker · Jan 7, 2016

Is that Donnie Yen I'm seeing? if so then I am already more interested than I was for FA

Boke1879 · Jan 7, 2016

Fireblend said:
I have zero expectations for this movie. Hopefully I'll be pleasantly surprised, specially since I like the SW universe and thought 7 was pretty darn good. But yeah, I have little hype for this one. Maybe it'll increase as the year goes on.

I'm excited for this simply because it tells a different story. My hype will always go to the main storyline but I think it's interesting to see another side to the universe

Markitron · Jan 7, 2016

Marty Chinn said:
What?

-Episode 1 had the attack on the control ship, but it was intercut with 3 other battles and was quite short.

-Episode 2 just had the 1v1 between Obi-Wan and Jango, and was also quite short.

-Episode 3's opening was fucking great, but it's a chase that takes place during a battle.

-Episode 7 had some decent X-Wing V TIE Fighter action, but again it was quite short and not really the focus

There has been nothing really like the Battle of Endor since RotJ. I want a big fuck-off battle with scores of capitol ships and hundreds of fighters going at it. Since this film is likely ending in a huge battle sequence, I'd say were finally gonna get one.

wenis · Jan 7, 2016

This is the real Star Wars film to be hyped about. Sounds good. Mads gunna kill it per usual.

Kabuki Waq · Jan 7, 2016

so he is the creator of the shitty design that they keep re-creating?

Markitron · Jan 7, 2016

Kabuki Waq said:
so he is the creator of the shitty design that they keep re-creating?

Sounds like he didn't create it, but was the one that finally got it working.

RoboPlato · Jan 7, 2016

So many bothans are going to get blown up in this movie.

MMarston · Jan 7, 2016

RoboPlato said:
So many bothans are going to get blown up in this movie.

Thats Ep 6

Shaanyboi · Jan 7, 2016

RoboPlato said:
So many bothans are going to get blown up in this movie.

That's Death Star II brah

WadiumArcadium · Jan 7, 2016

RoboPlato said:
So many bothans are going to get blown up in this movie.

Wrong Death Star.

kIdMuScLe · Jan 7, 2016

Markitron said:
I was honestly more excited for this than TFA, cannot wait.

We haven't had a full-on space battle since RotJ in 1983, I have a good feeling this film will address that.

It says in the article that this likely isn't her name.

There's was plenty of space fights in episode 1-3

DrForester · Jan 7, 2016

I wonder if they're going to go with the Death Star Prototype from the old EU. It was a test platform for the engine and mega-weapon with just the frame of the Death Star.

Then they'd technically be able to destroy yet another Death Star in a Star Wars film when they go get the plans.

A Fish Aficionado · Jan 7, 2016

J Robert Oppenheimer?

Ok, now this will get me interested in Star Wars.

Plus it's Mads.

Markitron · Jan 7, 2016

DrForester said:
I wonder if they're going to go with the Death Star Prototype from the old EU. It was a test platform for the engine and mega-weapon with just the frame of the Death Star.

Then they'd technically be able to destroy yet another Death Star in a Star Wars film when they go get the plans.

It's set right before ANH, so I can't imagine the Death Star will be any different than it was in that film.

30yearsofhurt · Jan 7, 2016

So many more Mary-Sue arguments to be had.

Markitron · Jan 7, 2016

30yearsofhurt said:
So many more Mary-Sue arguments to be had.

I think I hate 'Mary-Sue' even more than I hate 'ludo narrative dissonance'.

Edit: LOL

30yearsofhurt · Jan 7, 2016

But Ludo-narrative dissonance is okay?

RoboPlato · Jan 7, 2016

MMarston said:
Thats Ep 6

Shaanyboi said:
That's Death Star II brah

WadiumArcadium said:
Wrong Death Star.

I am shamed. Been a long day.

Toa TAK · Jan 7, 2016

Yeah, but will there be Darth Vader?

Star Wars Oppenheimer sounds fantastic, though, and the familial link is there. I hope this tums out to be a decent flick.

Gravidee · Jan 7, 2016

RoboPlato said:
So many bothans are going to get blown up in this movie.

It amazes me the amount of people that get this wrong.

Markitron · Jan 7, 2016

Toa TAK said:
Yeah, but will there be Darth Vader?

They haven't said anything, but it would be a HUGE missed opportunity if they didn't. He's the one that is chasing down the plans, he'd have to figure in the final act somewhere.

jambo · Jan 7, 2016

Markitron said:
It's set right before ANH, so I can't imagine the Death Star will be any different than it was in that film.

Would be cool to see Death Star I in a similar situation as Death Star II, with chunks of it still needing to be constructed.

Although if it's right before ANH then it might be complete or just a few minor bits left to build.

Death Star II is still the coolest looking bit of tech in the Star Wars universe.

graffix13 · Jan 7, 2016

So excited for this. A SW movie with no Jedi? Yes, please.

sarcastor · Jan 7, 2016

Kabuki Waq said:
so he is the creator of the shitty design that they keep re-creating?

This was totally mentioned in Thumb Wars:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQduN315etk&t=21m33s

Boke1879 · Jan 7, 2016

Toa TAK said:
Yeah, but will there be Darth Vader?

Star Wars Oppenheimer sounds fantastic, though, and the familial link is there. I hope this tums out to be a decent flick.

Many of us are suspecting Vader to have a cameo. This leads right up to Episode 4 and it's literally Vader's mission to find those plans.

Cheebo · Jan 7, 2016

jambo said:
Would be cool to see Death Star I in a similar situation as Death Star II, with chunks of it still needing to be constructed.

Although if it's right before ANH then it might be complete or just a few minor bits left to build.

Death Star II is still the coolest looking bit of tech in the Star Wars universe.

Movie takes places mere weeks, if not days before A New Hope.

Markitron · Jan 7, 2016

jambo said:
Would be cool to see Death Star I in a similar situation as Death Star II, with chunks of it still needing to be constructed.

Although if it's right before ANH then it might be complete or just a few minor bits left to build.

Death Star II is still the coolest looking bit of tech in the Star Wars universe.

The leaked teaser points to it being the classic Death Star.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0eEKDfLNPg

Aaron Strife said:
Vader is in it

This hasn't been confirmed, it's just speculation.

Also he's not a Jedi

Aaron Strife · Jan 7, 2016

graffix13 said:
So excited for this. A SW movie with no Jedi? Yes, please.

Vader is in it

Lifejumper · Jan 7, 2016

So much potential.

ViciousDS · Jan 7, 2016

Donnie Yen looks like such a badass.....hoping he has a good role in it.

MoonsaultSlayer · Jan 7, 2016

Funny how that teaser is a lot like the Oppenheimer Godzilla teaser. Full circle. Gareth Edwards seems to have a thing for that theme.

crackhead_bob · Jan 7, 2016

Any chance these anthology films might spin off into multi arc installments? Think of a Han Solo trilogy, or a 2 parter in the same spirit as Avengers: Infinity War?

ryutaro's mama · Jan 7, 2016

I need Lor San Tekka in there.

Johndoey · Jan 7, 2016

Galen?

Oh baby that Starkiller on the rise.

PHOENIXZERO · Jan 7, 2016

Vader is in and I'm imagining them using him Rogue One to fight and kill Ahsoka since she kinda needs to die anyway and I doubt anyone else in the movie's cast of characters would be able to stand up to Vader.

No I haven't caught up with Rebels yet, I still need to watch the last damn season of Clone Wars.

Subpar Spatula · Jan 7, 2016

I wouldn't be surprised if Galen designs the shaft after his revelation so it can be destroyed. Gotta fix that issue.

Toa TAK · Jan 7, 2016

PHOENIXZERO said:
No I haven't caught up with Rebels yet, I still need to watch the last damn season of Clone Wars.

Hurry up with that.

Enthus · Jan 7, 2016

PHOENIXZERO said:
Vader is in and I'm imagining them using him Rogue One to fight and kill Ahsoka since she kinda needs to die anyway and I doubt anyone else in the movie's cast of characters would be able to stand up to Vader.

No I haven't caught up with Rebels yet, I still need to watch the last damn season of Clone Wars.

No chance they would put Ahsoka in this.

B.K. · Jan 7, 2016

Sounds interesting. If there really were problems with the Death Star's design, that explains why it took the Empire 20 years to get the first one running, but less than five to get the second operational.

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