"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is Lucasfilm and Disney's last live-action film for 2016. As its media blitz has officially commenced, banners of the film's empire and rebel alliance has been released. Another trailer of the film spread online that exposes new X-wing action.
'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Latest News: Banners Posted On Star Wars UK Twitter Account; Pictured At Scarif
According to Comicbook, two new banners for "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" were released on the official Twitter account of Star Wars UK. One of the banner focuses on the Empire while the other one focuses on the Rebel Alliance. These banners seem to have taken on Scarif that is the tropical paradise planet seen in many trailers.
The Empire banner features a new class of Stormtrooper: the Shoretrooper while it shows Death Star in the background. The Rebel Alliance banner features the film's core crew that is charging into the battle. This includes Captain Cassian Andor, Jyn Erso, Bodhi Rook, Chirrut Îmwe, K-2SO and Baze Malbus.
'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Release Date & Update: Storyline & New X-Wing Footage Revealed
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" that is directed by Gareth Edwards takes place outside the core of "Skywalker Saga." It depicts the story of a small group of rebels that is tasked to steal the plans of Death Star, Empire's armored space station, and ultimate weapon. As this weapon has the ability to destroy the entire planets, the fate of the galaxy depends on the rebel group.
As the release of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" is fast approaching, its marketing is its high gear. They unveiled more details through releasing new film footage. The new footage is just a quick 30-second video. It reveals a new X-wing action as Felicity Jones' Jyn Erso rallies the troops. The video shows the mercenary team defeating some Stormtroopers. It also shows famous Star Wars vehicle and shots of Erso with Death Star in the background.
'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Latest News, Release Date & Update: Releases For UK & the US
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" will be released on December 15 for the United Kingdom. It will hit United States Cinemas the day after.
