Monthly Archives: July 2016
Star Wars: Episode 8 Dialogue Will Make You Forget About “May the Force With You” – Mark Hamill
Mark Hamill has praised the dialogue of the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VIII, saying it will "make you forget all about ‘May the Force be with you.’"
During his hour-long one-man panel at Star Wars Celebration, Hamill detoured from a question about working as the voice actor behind Batman: The Animated Series' Joker to praise the work of new Star Wars writer/director Rian Johnson:
“I was looping Episode VIII yesterday, and there’s dialogue in there, and I thought, ‘Oh boy, I can already see this on a T-shirt. Rian Johnson is amazing. He’ll make you forget all about ‘May the Force be with you.’ He’s come up with so many new catchphrases.”
Wicket AKA Warwick Davis Is in Rogue One
British actor and Star Wars veteran Warwick Davis has been revealed as part of the cast for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Warwick Davis between takes on the set of Rogue One.
Davis appeared in costume in a sizzle reel of new footage debuted today at Star Wars Celebration in London. The name of the character he's playing has yet to be confirmed, though based on some footage elsewhere in the trailer we think he might be playing the alien Bistan who is a part of the Rebel spies tasked with stealing the plans to the Death Star.
Check Out Our Huge Star Wars Rogue One Image Gallery
Star Wars Celebration, the annual, officially-sanctioned jubilee of all things Star Wars, is in full effect in London right now, and a new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story dropped.
The behind-the-scenes trailer shows off new faces, human, alien, and droid, while giving us a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the new film.
Rogue One, in case you haven't heard, takes place before the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, chronicling the events leading up to the theft by the Rebellion of the Death Star plans.
You might remember the Death Star as the murder planet that destroyed Alderaan, home of Princess Leia. The plans for the war machine allowed the Rebels to pin-point its weak spot, paving the way for an assault and ultimate destruction by Luke Skywalker.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s First Concept Art Revealed
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story finally hits theaters later this year, but the idea for the film has ruminated at ILM and Lucasfilm for well over a decade.
During the Star Wars Celebration 2016 livestream, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor and CCO John Knoll discussed how he began contemplating the idea that would become Rogue One 13 years ago, unveiling the first concept art done for Rogue One and its core cast of characters.
"...One of the initial core ideas of this being I've always loved these films where you have a small group of extraordinary people with complementary skills that come together to do something amazing," Knoll said of the artwork and the film.
Destiny: Rise of Iron Livestream Coming Next Week
Bungie plans to reveal more information about Destiny expansion Rise of Iron during a livestream next week.
The stream — which is called the Cosmodrome Winter Tour — will take place on Wednesday, July 20 at 10 am PT on Bungie's Twitch page. Bungie won't explore the Plaguelands next week; that'll come later. The livestream will show players how Destiny's world has changed in the time between expansions.
Earlier this week, Bungie released a preview of some new gear available for Rise of Iron's Trials of Osiris champions. If the content shown off next week looks as good, we're in for a treat.
Check Out 34 Incredible Star Wars Biker Scout Helmet Redesigns
The Biker Scout Helmet Project is creating one-of-a-kind themed versions of the iconic Imperial headgear to raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation. They are rad as heck.
Encompassing everything from British Bobbies to Deadpool's head impaled on Wolverine's hand, each helmet is unique, and will be auctioned off through eBay in the next 10 days.
Check out every single one in our gallery from Star Wars Celebration below:
For more Star Wars Celebration galleries, including all the Rogue One props and costumes on show, check out our bustling event page.
Star Wars Celebration 2016: New Rogue One Planet, Scarif Revealed
A new planet in the Star Wars universe, Scarif has been revealed before its appearance in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Shown off by Gareth Edwards during the Rogue One panel at Star Wars Celebration 2016, scenes for Scarif were shot in the Maldives, with minimal green screen work.
Stormtroopers on Scarif.
Scarif is also the same "paradise world" shown on the new Rogue One poster revealed later in the same panel:
Look at The Costumes and Props of Rogue One
Disney brought a collection of costumes and props from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to Celebration in London today. In the galleries below you can get a real good look at the wardrobes of the Rebels, Director Krennic, the new Shoretroopers and Death Troopers.
Take a closer look by swiping through the galleries below:
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.
Official Shoretroopers description at the exhibit:
Specialist stormtroopers stationed at the top secret Imperial military headquarters. Shoretroopers patrol the beaches and bunkers of the planetary facility.
Star Wars Celebration 2016: Rogue One Poster Revealed
The poster for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, featuring the tagline "A Rebellion built on hope" has been revealed.
Director Gareth Edwards revealed the image - set on the new planet of Scarif - during the Rogue One panel at Star Wars Celebration 2016:
The Rogue One poster
Lots of new Rogue One information is emerging out of Celebration - including new air and land vehicles.
Close-Up with Rogue One’s New Vechicles
The Rogue One exhibit at Star Wars Celebration is giving fans a closer look at some of the new vehicles in the forthcoming movie, including the TIE Striker, Krennic's Imperial Shuttle, and a new AT-AT.
All the vehicles have been revealed before, but this is our best look yet at them. You can see more by swiping through the gallery below:
Below are the official description for the vehicles at the exhibit:
TIE Striker
A streamlined variant of the classic TIE fighter design, the TIE striker is designed for atmospheric patrols over important Imperial ground-based installations. The versatile design can also soar into space, where it can accompany traditional TIE fighters in chasing down enemy starships.