As speculated, EW has confirmed that Forest Whitaker’s Rogue One character is Saw Gerrera, previously seen in The Clone Wars and mentioned in Star Wars Rebels and Bloodline.
EW.com has posted their first article detailing 10 characters from Rogue One. Head on over to check it out!
This week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly brings you an inside look at Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which explores just how the Rebellion came to possess the information that revealed the fatal flaw in the Empire’s super weapon.
Look for breaking news regarding Rogue One all week long on EW.com
Mattel has teased a mystery exclusive Star Wars Hot Wheels item for SDCC. According to SDCCblog, it will be revealed by Lucasfilm and Mattel in the next few weeks and cost $50.00. This item will only be available for purchase at SDCC with a limited amount reserved for sale after the con through HotWheelsCollectors.com
Despite the majority of retail outlets being devoid of new products on shelves, there are still a few surprises as online retailers are receiving a “new” 6″ version of Rey – which may be just different enough to make you mad/sad. Funko continue to promote like no other brand as teases for the next Smuggler’s Bounty box have sparked some discussion of potential for new characters. The biggest (and most spendy) news of last week was the announcement of an ultra-high end tier of prop replicas from Propshop – the manufacturer responsible for the very same screen used props in The Force Awakens. And finally, we close out Episode #99 with a few new acquisitions to tide us over until the next “must-have” item comes along.
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Spain supermarket chain MERCADONA has apparently been selling cakes featuring key art from Rogue One.
“You see that sell in my supermarket where I work (MERCADONA): Desserts by upcoming movie “STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE”
Image courtesy of Nicolas A. via Facebook
On this special episode of First Order Transmissions, I take over hosting duties and am joined by Dan Curto and Chris Salton as we discuss the latest in Star Wars news including new ultra-high end collectible props, the overblown report(s) of Rogue One going through extensive reshooting, and the current state of collecting.
You can watch the show by clicking on over to the dedicated YouTube channel or watch right here.
New images have leaked out for LEGO Star Wars Rogue One sets and minifigures via The Brick Show on YouTube. Head on over to check them out.
Update: YouTube video removed but you can find the images by doing a simple Google search.
StarWars.com has updated today revealing gorgeous new key art* for Celebration Europe that includes characters from The Force Awakens and Rogue One!
We also get name confirmations of the AT-ACT (All Terrain Armored Cargo Transport), Shoretroopers and Death Troopers.
*Artwork created by Pilot Studio
