At any time you may withdraw or change your consent with the manage cookie settings link in our privacy policy. A stunning amount of detail and groundbreaking digital wizardry went into. How rogue one brought back familiar faces the new york. Rogue one flies into homes via digital hd on march 24. A star wars story or simply rogue one is a 2016 american space opera film directed by gareth edwards.
Edwards directed rogue one, the first star wars standalone film, written by chris weitz and tony gilroy, based on a story by john knoll and gary whitta, starring. It was produced by lucasfilm and distributed by walt disney studios motion pictures. What peter cushings digital resurrection means for the industry. Dec 21, 2016 this article originally appeared in vulture spoilers ahead for rogue one there are few, if any, ongoing film franchises more connected to the passage of time than star wars. Rogue one vfx supervisor john knoll on the ways in which visual effects have changed over the decades since the first star wars. The experimental director brought vr to one of the biggest productions of the year. Dec 16, 2016 but instead of shooting on film, rogue one affixed these lenses to arri alexa 65, the 6k large format camera used on the latest mission. Rogue connections uncover easter eggs and film facts hidden throughout the movie that connect rogue one to the star wars universe. In his ongoing attempt to tackle every experimental form of filmmaking imaginable, handson director gareth edwards has never been shy about his love for employing new technology in his productions. A star wars story arrives soon on digital hd and bluray get full details on the home release of the first star wars standalone film, including bonus features, box art, and retailer exclusives. Rogue one dvd trailer announces digital release date. Fisher died shortly after rogue one was released in late 2016, but had seen and approved of the computergenerated leia. Rogue one was released on digital hd on march 24, 2017, and by walt disney studios home entertainment on bluray, bluray 3d and dvd on april 4, 2017. A star wars story bluraydvd, 2017, 3disc set, includes digital copy at the best online prices at ebay.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. A star wars storys writers have revealed that cassian andor was originally meant to be an empire spy in the movie. The sequence of an xwing coming out of hyperspace into the fleet is one of the best in a beautifullooking movie. Something that ilm had developed for filming digital environments. Dec 27, 2016 for the creators of rogue one, a film designed as a narrative leadin to the original star wars, it was a chance to play with characters, vehicles and locations sacred to this series. The daughter of an imperial scientist joins the rebel alliance in a risky move to steal the death star plans. Felicity jones, diego luna, alan tudyk, donnie yen, wen jiang, ben mendelsohn, guy henry, forest whitaker, riz ahmed, mads mikkelsen, jimmy smits, gareth edwards, screenplay by chris weitz and tony gilroy, story by john knoll and gary whitta, based on characters created by george lucas. Digital intermediate 4k master format dolby vision hawk scope anamorphic source format ultra panavision 70 anamorphic source format. Grand moff tarkin peter cushing is introduced along with the death star as he oversees its final construction stages.
The film was shot using ultra panavision 70 lenses with arri alexa 65 large format digital 6k cameras. Nov 15, 2018 there are many reasons most fans consider rogue one to be among the greatest star wars movies. May 08, 2017 lee also employs oldfashioned wipes and dissolves for scene transitions, remaking rogue one with a gauzy fairy tale feeling as opposed to the grittier aesthetic of the actual film. A star wars story is a surefire hit with critics and at the box office. It is the first installment of the star wars anthology series.
Imagine you re the filmmaker of a star wars film and youre sitting down to. A new fan edit of rogue one has accomplished what some might say lucasfilm didnt. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Whether youre wowed or creeped out by the controversial digital humans in rogue one, featuring the late peter cushings grand moff tarkin and carrie fishers princess leia from a. After seeing rogue one two times back to back when it opened today, i can attest to just how unbeliev ably jawdropping a feat the digital recreation of peter cushing truly was to behold. Live action and digital effects were used in rogue one. A star wars story hit theaters in 2016, a lot of the. A star wars story will be coming home on digital hd on march 24th and bluray on.
A star wars story is getting a digital release on march. A star wars story, released in 2016 and directed by gareth edwards, was shot on digital using arri alexa 65. Disneys rogue one spinoff must prove star wars can be so much bigger. Rogue one director used vr to plan films digital scenes. Mar 14, 2017 but we havent seen how they built the digital version of 19yearold fisher. Announced today on the star wars show and, rogue one. Rogue ones best visual effects happened while the camera was. That story begins with a young woman named jyn erso felicity jones, whose.
There are two different films being discussed, the new 3 movie franchise of which the next two installments will be shot on 35mm by gareth edwards and the oneoff splinter film helmed by greig fraser. A star wars story blu ray digital new sealed at the best online prices at ebay. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or. After seeing the beautiful results of rogue one, theres no doubt youll be seeing a lot more of it behindthescenes.
All right, we have a major new title announcement for you today, plus a significant star wars 4k update lets start with the announcement. With felicity jones, diego luna, alan tudyk, donnie yen. How rogue one almost changed a classic star wars line. Feb 22, 2017 a rogue idea hear how ilms john knoll came up with the movies concept and why its the right film to launch the star wars standalone films jyn. Chris weitz screenplay by, gary whitta story by, george lucas based on characters created by, john knoll story by, tony gilroy screenplay by language. Felicity jones, diego luna, alan tudyk, donnie yen. Rogue one was captured digitally in the arriraw codec at 6. A star wars story was notable for being the first liveaction star wars spinoff but also a sad omen of things to come. Dec 11, 2016 one of the first glimpses of rogue one production was this photo of several stormtrooper helmets that will be featured in the film, two of which are new to the franchise. A star wars story, the first spinoff feature in the lucasfilm canon, will be available via digital hd as early march 24 and on bluray on april 4. My girlfriend and i, we just started watching the star wars movies a few weeks ago, and we got to rogue one she stated, on her own, that of episodes 1 through 6 so far, this one tells the most story than any of them, which i. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the death star, the empires ultimate weapon of destruction. How rogue one recreated the late actor peter cushing.
The first star wars standalone film is an epic achievement, but is it too different to knock empire and a new hope off their pedestals. Rogue one arrives on digital hd march 24, bluray april 4. Rogue one is far and away a considerably superior film in writing. From lucasfilm comes the first of the star wars standalone films rogue one. Its also the inspiration forand indeed the very essence ofrogue one, a prequel oneshot that finally tells the story of the rebels first victory against the empire.
A star wars story 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The amazing camera technology behind the look of rogue one. This rogue one star wars story character was meant to be. The film was finished as a native 4k digital intermediate, and the 4k sku will. A star wars story promised a work in the vein of the bridge on the river kwai, the magnificent seven and the dirty dozenimpossible mission movies that werent afraid to kill off the vivid characters they created. The film will first be released in digital hd on march 24th, with the dvd, bluray, and ondemand options following on april 4th. And just as was the case on the original star wars in 1977, john knoll and the team at ilm used rogue one to push the boundaries of visual effects for a whole new generation, especially in the area of digital humans. Rogue one movie clip grand moff tarkins death star 4k. This actress secretly played princess leia in rogue one.
Rogue one has established its place within the star wars universe and the hearts of moviegoers, becoming the seventh highestgrossing film of all time in the u. One of the joys of edwardss film was the way even minor characters made an impact. A star wars story originally had a much different fate in mind for one of its key characters. A great star wars film needs a good space battle, then, and rogue one brings it. The story continues filmmakers and cast celebrate rogue ones premiere and look forward into the future, to the star wars stories yet to be told. I think if i ever do a big film again, and theres a big digital set piece in it. The keenest is perhaps that gareth edwardss film gave us a glimpse into the grubbier corners of a. Universal pictures home entertainment has just set sam mendes 1917 for release on bluray, dvd, and 4k ultra hd on 324, with the digital release expected on 310. But instead of shooting on film, rogue one affixed these lenses to arri alexa 65, the 6k large format camera used on the latest mission. Why rogue one is the greatest star wars movie according to. So when it was confirmed that hed be directing the latest installment in one of the biggest. I enjoyed rogue one better than any previous star wars film. This thread is about the oneoff splinter film called rogue one.
Hopefully prolific filmmakers like gareth edwards and jon favreau continue to use their massive influence to continue making use of virtual reality in largescale hollywood productions. Rogue one stands slightly apart from the numbered star wars films, telling a. Rogue one set visit with greig fraser, asc, acs part 1 the. Chris weitz screenplay by, gary whitta story by, george lucas based on characters created by, john knoll story by, tony gilroy screenplay by. From lucasfilm comes the first of the star wars standalone films, rogue one. Rogue one also brings back some fan favorite rebel fighter pilots by reusing old footage, as well as a major character from a new hope with digital effects, but those instances are less noticeable. Heres everything we know thus far, from the players to the plot. Rogue one, is almost all plot building, which sets rogue one apart from most of the other star wars main movies. This film about a band of misfits stealing the plans to the first death star is that kind of work. The acting, storyline, and cinematography is firstrate.
The rebel get to know rogue ones defiant, resourceful survivor, and hear what it was like for felicity jones to bring her to life onscreen. This film about a band of misfits stealing the plans to the first death star is that kind of. These words are, of course, familiar to every star wars fan from the opening crawl of george lucas original 1977 film classic. It is set in one of the most popular movie franchises of all time and has a fantastic, well.
The screenplay by chris weitz and tony gilroy is from a story by john knoll and gary whitta. A star wars story releases in digital hd march 24, 2017 and bluray april 4, 2017. Rogue one fan edit makes it feel like a real star wars movie. Dec 20, 2016 rogue one also brings back some fan favorite rebel fighter pilots by reusing old footage, as well as a major character from a new hope with digital effects, but those instances are less noticeable. Why rogue one is the greatest star wars movie according. Rogue one has a kind of associate membership status with the projected ninefilm club. This rogue one star wars story character was meant to be villain. A star wars story, will soon be getting an upgrade as the film will be released on 4k bluray. How rogue one brought back familiar faces the new york times. We and carefully selected partners third parties are using cookies to access and store information on your device, eg. Jan 09, 2017 whether youre wowed or creeped out by the controversial digital humans in rogue one, featuring the late peter cushings grand moff tarkin and carrie fishers princess leia from a. A star wars story again and go behind the scenes with a galaxy of bonus features when the thrilling tale of rebellion comes home on digital march 24 and bluray 3d, bluray, dvd, and ondemand april 4. This film answers so many questions about what happened between the destruction on the jedi temple in episode iii and the destruction of alderaan in episode iv.
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