Showing posts with label Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Show all posts

Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Force is One with Chirrut and Baze as New PREVIEWS Exclusive Figures

The Force is One with Chirrut and Baze as New PREVIEWS Exclusive Rogue One Action Figures Come to Comic Shops

(BALTIMORE, MD) – (April 06, 2017) – The Guardians of the Whills as Chirrut Imwe and Baze Mablus descend on comic shops from Jedha as Diamond Comic Distributors and Beast Kingdom present new additions to their line of PREVIEWS Exclusive (PX) Action Figures.

'Rogue One' Star, Riz Ahmed Shares First Star Wars Memory in Animated Disney Video

Disney released a unique animated behind-the-scenes video with Riz Ahmed who plays Bodhi Rook, in which he shares his earliest Star Wars memory as a child with his older brother, the positive themes behind Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and the grueling first days of filming (knee-high in sand) in a 150-pound backpack.

In what ways are Golden Globe-nominated actor Riz Ahmed similar to his Rogue One: A Star Wars Story character Bodhi Rook? Riz comments that they are both excitable, not comfortable in a conflict situations and have no military training.

Thursday, February 9, 2017

New Rogue One PREVIEWS Exclusive Figures

Diamond Is One With The Force And The Force Is With The New Rogue One PREVIEWS Exclusive Figures

(BALTIMORE, MD) – (February 09, 2017) – The Empire and Rebellion clash at local comic shops as Diamond Comic Distributors and Beast Kingdom offer more selections from their line of PREVIEWS Exclusive (PX) Egg Attack Figures.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

DISNEY TWENTY-THREE JOINS THE REBELLION TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH STARS FELICITY JONES AND ALAN TUDYK, DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, AND PRODUCER KATHLEEN KENNEDY GIVE FANS A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE MAKING OF THE NEW FILM.
 
PLUS, A PREVIEW OF THE NEW IRON MAN EXPERIENCE AT HONG KONG DISNEYLAND, A TOUR OF THE REIMAGINED DISNEY WONDER, AND A CONVERSATION WITH MOANA STAR AULI‘I CRAVALHO

Friday, September 30, 2016

Disney Kicks Off Today's "Rogue One" Toy Release with Global Fan Film Contest

Star Wars fans invited to share video shorts celebrating
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Products Now Available Worldwide

Glendale, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2016) – Creators from across the Maker Studios network joined forces today to celebrate the launch of the new “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” product line and officially kick off a global fan content contest. Beginning today, creators across gaming, lifestyle, comedy and family channels will post #GoRogue videos calling for Star Wars fans to get creative and share their own ‘Rogue Stories’ as part of the fan contest celebrating the much anticipated new movie.  

Fans play a special part in Star Wars storytelling, posting thousands of videos online every day. This contest is a tribute to all the creativity and passion that fuels Star Wars fandom across generations,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media.

Monday, September 26, 2016

Star Wars Superfan Created "Go Rogue" Series Concludes with Final Chapter


FINAL CHAPTER STARS NEW LEGO TOYS FROM “ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY” AND KICKS OFF GLOBAL UGC CONTEST
WHAT:  Written, directed and produced by a team of Star Wars superfans, the final installment of the stop motion Go Rogue YouTube series will go live today on the Star Wars YouTube channel. The four-part series previews key toys from the new “Rogue One” line before they hit stores Sept. 30.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

SuperFan Created Star Wars "Go Rogue" Animated Series Continues Today with Chapter 3

The series follows the imagined adventures (no film spoilers!) of “Rogue One” toys as they try to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set that have been misplaced by the Empire. Chapter 3 features the first look at the Hasbro RAPID FIRE™ IMPERIAL AT-ACT™ in action, which can be controlled remotely by smart device, as well as now familiar characters in new toy forms and scale sizes, such as Hasbro’s 3.75” action figures. Additionally, some special effects in Chapter 3 were created using the Hasbro Star Wars StudioFX™ App that launches for free on Sept. 30*.

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Disney Releases Episode 2 of Superfan-Created "Rogue One" Animated Series Featuring New Toys from the Film

SUPERFAN-CREATED #GOROGUE VIDEO SERIES CONTINUES TODAY 
CHAPTER 2 STARS NEW TOYS FROM “ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY

What happens next? Find out in Chapter 2 of the fan-created Go Rogue YouTube series. Written, directed and produced by a team of Star Wars superfans, the original four-part stop motion story stars key toys from the new “Rogue One” line before they hit stores Sept. 30.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Sideshow Announces Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Statue

Sideshow Announces First Rogue One: A Star Wars Story™ Premium Format™ Figure

This marks Sideshow’s first offering for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – coming to theaters on December 16, 2016.

Masterfully crafted to be movie-accurate, this elite soldier of Director Krennic™ is kitted out in specialized Stormtrooper™ armor which features:
  • Three-cell pouch located on the left shoulder
  • Fabric pauldron on the right shoulder
  • Reinforced helmet with composite armor
The Death Trooper Specialist’s armor sits atop a detailed body suit and is accented by a fabric tactical chest rig that holds sculpted grenades and other accessories – including a thermal detonator.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" Reveal New Toy Line

Star Wars Superfans #GoRogue to Reveal New Toy Line
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" toys unveiled in series of original stop-motion animated shorts debuting online today Launch heralds global UGC contest celebrating fan content, creativity and storytelling

Glendale, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2016) – A team of Star Wars superfans today revealed the new toy line for the highly anticipated "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" movie via a series of fan-made animated shorts launching on the Star Wars YouTube channel. As part of a competition in collaboration with creative network Tongal, a team was assembled to write, direct and produce original, fan-made stop-motion shorts starring key toys from the new line to kick off a global UGC contest that asks fans to share their own "Rogue Stories."