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The first Rogue One trailer premiered April 7, 2016. Originally penned by Gary Whita, the script was later picked up by Chris Weitz. Teaser footage was first shown in April at Star Wars Celebration. In March of 2015, Star Wars: Rogue One was announced. In 2014, Gareth Edwards was selected to direct the first of these anthology films. 16, 2016.įollowing the acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2013, Disney announced its intention to begin producing Star Wars films outside the main sequel trilogy. Star Wars: Rogue One will be the first of these films, premiering on Dec.

Rogue One has Zero Dark Thirty's director of photography Greig Fraser on cinematography, with Neil Corbould on special effects.ĭisney plans to release Star Wars Episodes VII, VIII and IX every other year (in 2015, 20) with a Star Wars Anthology film in between each. Īccording to IGN, Neil Scanlan, who has films including Prometheus, Sweeney Todd, The Golden Compass and Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will head the creature team. If it's anything major, you can bet that it'll be on the Internet within an hour of airing on ABC.Jonathan Aris is reportedly playing a character named Senator Jebel. It could be anything from a small clip from the movie to a commercial that shows some slightly new footage. There's no word on what exactly we should be expecting or how much of it, but these special previews usually aren't anything substantial (unless it's a trailer!). Meanwhile, you'll sit on your couch begrudgingly waiting for the commercials.Īt least now we have a date on when we can expect more Rebel goodness. Hosted by Derek and Julianne Hough, with performances by Kelly Clarkson, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, the special will see Disney light up some intricate holiday themed castles for the amusement of your family. ET, and at some point during that special, there will be new footage of Rogue One. ABC will air the Disney Magical Holiday Celebration on Thursday, November at 8 p.m.

Courtesy of the official ABC Network Twitter, we know when you can watch the next new footage for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
