Like most fan theories, it was fun while it lasted. ButRogue Onedirector Gareth Edwards says no, Petrie is simply playing an Alliance leader we havent seen before. His names General Draven, Edwards says. The filmmaker was surprised that wasnt already widely known. Its no official secret, he says. So there you have it. We dont know much about his backstory just yet, but give it time. For more Star Wars news, follow@Breznican....

Looks like theres a little bit of droid rivalry in theStar Warsuniverse. I saw him inCastawayas Wilson the volleyball, and then he just disappeared, Tudyk joked. I dont know if it was drugs or what. Credit: Bill Watters/WireImage But Tudyks panel wasnt just about hating on BB-8. Tudyk has a really great Diego Luna impression. Instead, he had to strap on a backpack with a tall headpiece, much to Lunas amusement....

And here’s what you could talk about afterward… She refuses to believe hes the bad guy. That made me want to reach for the wince emoji. Its just a bit too intense, a bit too tragic, and bit too complex for him. Credit: Jonathan Olley/2016 Lucasfilm Ltd. But that doesnt mean every young kid should stay away. Im still going to take her, but Im glad I sawRogue Oneon my own first....

A collection of non-spoiler Twitter reviews for the ‘Star Wars’ stand-alone. Status Report: The Death Star movie is fully operational. (This was often expressed with surprise, given the fan communitys fretting over reshoots this summer.) Credit: Colin Young-Wolff/Invision for Nissan/AP Images The tone is, as promised by Lucasfilm, a war story a relentless action tale. Think of it asBand of Brotherswith aStar Warssetting, more than earning its PG-13 rating. Ironically, they both provide some of the movies funniest and most heart-tugging scenes....

The latest ‘Star Wars’ film debuted in Los Angeles on Saturday night The Cast and Crew of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Felicity Jones Diego Luna Riz Ahmed Donnie Yen Alan Tudyk Mads Mikkelsen Ben Mendelsohn Director Gareth Edwards Nathan Fillion Joss Whedon Rachael Leigh Cook Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Ethan Miller/Getty Images David Livingston/Getty Images Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic...

The first reviews for the newStar Warsfilm have left critics divided. At The Daily Beast,Jen Yamato went even further, callingRogue Onethe bestStar Warsmovie sinceThe Empire Strikes Back. Rogue One, more so thanThe Force Awakens, is aStar Warsfanatics wet dream, Yamato wrote. Credit: Lucasfilm Read more reviews ofRogue Onebelow. Chris Nashawaty (Entertainment Weekly) Rogue Oneis aStar Warsfilm, yes. And it feels epic. This motley band of thieves and scoundrels has to nick some blueprints....

Anyone can be in a movie. Well, not anyone, but plenty of people have. But how do you know when youvetrulymade it? Credit: Lucasfilm So whats it like having your own action figure anyway? Jones says they were each sent boxes ofRogue Onememorabilia and that I feel like weve totally got Christmas covered. Were going to be very popular in our family. I felt sorry for those people who give you for Christmas their CD, he says....

you could see the blue sheen surrounding the entire planet,Rogue Oneco-producer John Swartz says. The shield gate is the security. As Imperial ships and cargo comes through, it punches a hole in the shield so they can pass. Credit: ILM The gate officer gives clearances as they give out their call signs. Its part of their military industrial complex. Thats why Krennic spends time there. ILM/Lucasfilm Its the site of research, structural engineering, munitions and manufacturing, all rolled into one facility....

(Sadly, however, a certainheavy-breathing Sith lordis nowhere to be seen.) Rogue Onewill open on Dec. 16. Lucasfilm Lucasfilm Lucasfilm Lucasfilm Lucasfilm Lucasfilm Lucasfilm Lucasfilm Lucasfilm

New characters, planets, and background from the stand-alone movie revealed. ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ It’s a dark point in theStar Warstimeline. “He is one of Cassian’s contacts on the moon of Jedha,” says co-producer John Swartz. Jonathan Olley/Lucasfilm; Giles Keyte/Lucasfilm Look who’s back. The man in black. With the Empire at peak strength, so is Darth Vader (again voiced by James Earl Jones.) Giles Keyte says Kiri Hart, Lucasfilms head of story development....

The thing that has always made George Lucas Galaxy Far Far Away so unique is its richness. Every character, every planet, every plot point and technical spec seems to have been considered. Its a thoroughly imagined universe full more obsessive details and arcane backstories than we can probably imagine. Credit: Lucasfilm The new film is set just prior to the originalStar Wars(Episode IV: A New Hope). Where did they come from?...

Star Wars: Rogue One makes $71.1 million so far, enters rest of weekend on track to make $140-150 million Audiences are still feeling the Force.Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyheads into the weekend with $71.1 million, which includes the$29 million earned from Thursday night screenings. The film, directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Felicity Jones, had the largest Thursday opening of the year, surpassingBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice($27.7 million) andCaptain America: Civil War($25 million)....

The dayStar Warsfans have been awaiting for nearly 40 years is here. May the Force be with you. When you think about it, thats pretty exciting. Lucasfilm And it opens up a world of cinematic possibilities moving forward. Darth Vader lives …! Cue the heavy breathing. Lucasfilm Darth Vader is alive, angry, and merciless. Heres the story of his resurrection on the big screen as the eternal galactic menace. First Listen: Composer Michael Giacchinos score forRogue One Star Warsfans, listen up …...