It’s been a good couple of years for the Star Wars franchise. 2015 marked the year that we would be getting a new Star Wars film (official series as well as spin-offs) for every year for the foreseeable future.
The world may be going to shit but at least we have world’s in a galaxy far, far away.
Rogue One was the 2016 contribution to the Star Wars franchise and it was the first of the spin-offs that are coming. The film takes place before a New Hope as the rebellion is just getting started.
The official synopsis for the film is this: In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
It’s just been announced that Rogue One will be arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD VERY SOON on March 24. Disney has also announced what special features will be included with the release, although funnily enough, the release doesn’t include any deleted scenes. The deleted scenes were obviously something that a lot of people were curious about since some of the most iconic moments from the trailer were left out of the final film. Apparently those scenes were just moments that they were recording for the heck of it to try to loosen up the actors in their roles and such, but I smell a potential director’s cut down the line. CURSES!!!!
Rogue One Special Features:
- A Rogue Idea – Hear how ILM’s John Knoll came up with the movie’s concept – and why it’s the right film to launch the Star Wars stand-alone films.
- Jyn: The Rebel – Get to know Rogue One’s defiant, resourceful survivor, and hear what it was like for Felicity Jones to bring her to life onscreen.
- Cassian: The Spy – Diego Luna shares insights into his complex, driven character, who becomes a hero through selflessness, perseverance and passion.
- K-2SO: The Droid – Explore the development of this reprogrammed Imperial droid, from initial pitch and character design through Alan Tudyk’s performance.
- Baze & Chirrut: Guardians of the Whills – Go deeper into the relationship between these two very different characters, with Chinese superstars Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen.
- Bodhi & Saw: The Pilot & The Revolutionary – Forest Whitaker and Riz Ahmed reflect on Saw Gerrera, the broken Rebel leader, and Bodhi Rook, the Imperial pilot who defects.
- The Empire – Meet a dangerous new Imperial adversary…and cross paths once more with the most iconic villain of all time.
- Visions of Hope: The Look of “Rogue One” – The filmmakers describe the challenges and thrills of developing a bold new look for the movie that can fit within the world of the original trilogy.
- The Princess & The Governor – See what it took to bring the vibrant young princess of “Star Wars: A New Hope” – as well as one of her most memorable foes – back to the screen.
- Epilogue: The Story Continues – Filmmakers and cast celebrate Rogue One’s premiere and look forward into the future, to the Star Wars stories yet to be told.
Rogue Connections – Uncover Easter eggs and film facts hidden throughout the movie that connect “Rogue One” to the Star Wars universe.
Pre-order your copy of Rogue One here.
