‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Roundup: Star Wars Celebration Day 1

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Here’s a roundup of what happened during Day 1 of Star Wars Celebration in London. If you haven’t already, check out the new poster and BTS featurette here.

Here’s our first look at Mads Mikkelsen as Jyn Erso’s father, Galen:

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Check out these awesome photos, thanks to Making Stars Wars, of the ‘Rogue One’ costumes on display at the Star Wars Celebration.

See more photos here.

Awesome ‘Rogue One’ cast selfie:

 

"Thank you @starwars #StarWarsCelebration #RogueOne for having me moderate the panel!!!!!!!!!! It was INCREDIBLE!!💥🌟👌" (via Gwendoline Christie @lovegwendoline)

“Thank you @starwars #StarWarsCelebration #RogueOne for having me moderate the panel!!!!!!!!!! It was INCREDIBLE!!💥🌟👌” (via Gwendoline Christie @lovegwendoline)

Fans View:

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 15: (L-R) Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Wen Jiang, Donnie Yen, Felicity Jones, Riz Ahmed, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn and Gwendoline Christie take a selfie on stage during the Rogue One Panel at the Star Wars Celebration 2016 at ExCel on July 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios) *** Local Caption *** Forest Whitaker; Mads Mikkelsen; Alan Tudyk; Wen Jiang; Donnie Yen; Felicity Jones; Riz Ahmed; Diego Luna; Ben Mendelsohn; Gwendoline Christie

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: (L-R) Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Wen Jiang, Donnie Yen, Felicity Jones, Riz Ahmed, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn and Gwendoline Christie take a selfie on stage during the Rogue One Panel at the Star Wars Celebration 2016 at ExCel on July 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images for Walt Disney Studios) *** Local Caption *** Forest Whitaker; Mads Mikkelsen; Alan Tudyk; Wen Jiang; Donnie Yen; Felicity Jones; Riz Ahmed; Diego Luna; Ben Mendelsohn; Gwendoline Christie

Photos Of The New Ships From ‘Rogue One’:

See more photos at iO9.

Felicity Jones’ Jyn Erso Gets an Action Figure:

Yay!! Revealed today in London during the “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” cast panel at Star Wars Celebration was Hasbro’s Star Wars Black Series “Jyn Erso” action figure — the first of new “Rogue One” products to be seen publicly. The 6-inch figure was revealed by Jyn herself – played by Felicity Jones – with panel moderator, Gwendoline Christie who welcomed Felicity to the action figure club. “Jyn” will be represented across a variety of products – something fans will have to wait and see for themselves later this year, when all new “Rogue One” products launch globally at retail.

I’m so glad Hasbro is releasing a Jyn Erso action figure. Can’t wait to buy it when it comes out!

Highlights From The ‘Rogue One’ Panel:

Ahsoka Tano Funko POP!:

Take all my money!! Hot Topic revealed that Ahsoka Tano will finally be getting her own Funko Pop!. This is the first ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Pop! from Funko. Coming this fall! Isn’t it beautiful?? 

Funko POP! Ahsoka

ICYM The Live Panel: Ahsoka’s Untold Tales Panel:

Warwick Davis Interview:

Rogue One takes place before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope and will be a departure from the saga films but have elements that are familiar to the Star Wars universe,” says producer Kathleen Kennedy. “It goes into new territory, exploring the galactic struggle from a ground-war perspective while maintaining that essential Star Wars feel that fans have come to know. Gareth is such an innovative director and I’m so excited to be working with him and the extraordinary ensemble cast he’s selected for ‘Rogue One.’”

According to Lucasfilm, ‘Rogue One’ “tells the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star.”

The movie stars Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything), Diego Luna (Milk, Killing Them Softly), Ben Mendelsohn (Bloodline, Mississippi Grind), Donnie Yen (Ip Man and Blade II), Jiang Wen (Let the Bullets Fly and Devils on the Doorstep), Forest Whitaker (The Butler and The Last King of Scotland), Mads Mikkelsen (The Hunt and Casino Royale), Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Con Man, Trumbo), who plays a performance-capture character in the film, and Riz Ahmed (Nightcrawler and Four Lions).

ILM visual effects supervisor John Knoll originated the idea for the movie, with Chris Weitz penning the script. Allison Shearmur, Knoll, Simon Emanuel and Jason McGatlin are executive producers. Kiri Hart and John Swartz are co-producers.

Greig Fraser (“Zero Dark Thirty,” “Foxcatcher”) serves as director of photography and Neil Corbould (“Black Hawk Down,” “Gladiator,” “Saving Private Ryan”) is special effects supervisor. Doug Chiang (“Star Wars: Episodes I-II,” “Forrest Gump”) and Neil Lamont (supervising art director for the “Harry Potter” series, “Edge of Tomorrow”) will be the production designers. Additional crew members include stunt coordinator Rob Inch (“World War Z,” Marvel’s “Captain America: The First Avenger”), creature effects supervisor Neal Scanlan (“Prometheus”) and co-costume designers Dave Crossman (costume supervisor for the “Harry Potter” series, “Saving Private Ryan”) and Glyn Dillon (costume concept artist for “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” “Jupiter Ascending”).

‘Rogue One’ is slated for a December 16, 2016 release.

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