Of the eleven Star Wars movies, ROGUE ONE ranks 3rd on my favorites list. Sorry Return of the Jedi! With the upcoming ANDOR television series coming to the Disney+ streaming service, the movie that featured this new show's primary character, Rebel Alliance intelligence agent Cassian Jeron Andor, is returning to movie theaters.
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY is being re-released on IMAX screens for a limited engagement of movie theater showings on August 26th. In addition to the featured presentation, the screenings will also include an exclusive look at the upcoming Disney+ ANDOR series. Who else is geeked about this? I sure am!
Go to IMAX.COM for more information about seeing ROGUE ONE on the big screen!
After the original trilogy of films, ROGUE ONE is my next favorite Star Wars movie. So, I'm really interested in seeing how the new live action TV series "Star Wars: Andor" that is coming to the Disney+ subscription streaming service pans out. The wait to find out is almost over as Disney+ has released a trailer and announced the show will premiere on August 31, 2022. A nice parting gift for the end of summer from Disney!
The “Andor” series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
For those of you who may have not seen ROGUE ONE which tells the story of how the Rebel Alliance gets their hands on the Death Star plans which are a critical plot point of the Star Wars film A New Hope (aka the first Star Wars movie), Cassian Andor is a lead character in that prequel movie. Cassian, played by Diego Luna, is an intelligence officer engaged in espionage against the Empire. Luna returns to the role for this Andor series. Like the Kenobi series, Andor will debut on Disney+ with its first two episodes being released at once.
I don't know a whole lot about this show, but from what I've seen of the trailer I'm excited. Who else is geeked about seeing this new Star Wars show on Disney+?!
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Valene Kane (Star Wars: Rogue One) and Shazad Latif (Star Trek: Discovery) star in a suspenseful thriller based upon a true story in this movie directed by Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted / Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter). Inspired by true events, PROFILE follows an undercover British journalist as she works to bait and expose a terrorist recruiter through social media. But as she is sucked into the recruiter's influence will this do good report be lured into becoming a militant extremist herself? This movie unconventionally plays out on computer screens in a screenlife format.
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I'm looking forward to watching PROFILE this weekend while snacking on Sweet Chaos Popcorn and indulging in some Blake's Hard Cider after my children have gone to bed. What snacks or adult beverages do you like to enjoy when watching an R rated movie without kids around? This seems to be a good movie to just chill while viewing after a long work week.
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I spent an evening relaxing the other night by kicking up my shoes and watching ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story on my living room television with my wife and kids. This film ss one of my Top 3 favorites of the 8 Star Wars movies that have been made so far. So I've anxiously been waiting to add ROGUE ONE to my home video library.
The movie was just released on Digital HD this last weekend. Digital HD is when movies or television shows are purchased or rented in a digital format that features a 1080p high definition picture by streaming or downloading them. Disney Movies Anywhere kindly provided us ROGUE ONE through their service plus a fun pack of goodies so that we could have a fun Star Wars themed Family Movie Night in conjunction with the Digital HD release of the film.
Disney Movies Anywhere allows you to purchase Digital HD versions of Disney, Disney Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars movies, store them via the cloud in one central spot, and access them anytime on the device of your choice. Whether it is on your smart phone, tablet, PC or television Disney Movies Anywhere gives you the freedom to watch your movies when and how you want. While the movies are stored online and can be streamed to a mobile device, TV, or computer, Disney Movies Anywhere also allows you to download your movies so users have an option to view their shows when an Internet connection isn't available. Plus you can earn Disney Movie Rewards points for your purchases made through Disney Movies Anywhere and some titles also include exclusive content such as never-before-seen videos, new original programming, and other special perks.
We enjoyed our ROGUE ONE family movie night by streaming the movie from our Disney Movies Anywhere account to our big screen television using a ROKU player. Just plug a ROKU streaming stick into the HDMI port of your television to connect it to the Internet and watch any of the items in your Disney Movies Anywhere account's library. After making up some blue milk like they enjoy drinking in a galaxy far, far away and grabbing some special edition Star Wars Cheez-It baked snack crackers to snack on from the kitchen we just had to plug in our ROKU, jump on the couch, and start streaming the show.
Here's how we make our Star Wars inspired Blue Milk:
Pour the milk into a tall glass and gently stir in the blue raspberry drink mix;
The drink should initially be light tinted blue. Add more of the fruit punch mix to get a darker color if you desire;
Add sugar to sweeten the taste.
ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story tells the epic story of a group of
unlikely heroes who band together on a mission to steal the plans for
the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction -- the Death Star. It concludes where the original Star Wars movie, A New Hope, begins. ROGUE ONE answers a question that Star Wars fans have been asking since A New Hope was released in 1977 -- how did Princess Leia get her hands on the Death Star plans in that movie. ROGUE ONE is a nicely done film that will appeal to a new generation of Star Wars fan with its impressive special effects, well done casting, funny one liners and numerous action sequences while also providing much of the same tone and elements of the first trilogy of movies so that those, like myself, who have enjoyed this franchise over the last 40 years will be very satisfied by it. While my favorite scene involves Darth Vader going on a rampage, the twins favorite part is the space battle over the planet of Scarif which they like to re-enact with their Star Wars toys.
In addition to being available on DigitalHD now, ROGUE ONE is being released on Blu-ray and DVD on April 4, 2017. In addition to the feature presentation, the home video formats also
contains never-before- seen ROGUE ONE bonus material that will take
fans behind
the scenes with the movie’s diverse, dynamic cast and inspired team of
filmmakers. An intimate collection of stories reveals how the film came
to life, as well as hidden Easter Eggs and film facts that audiences may
have missed in the theater.
Bonus features include*:
A Rogue Idea – Hear how ILM’s John Knoll came up
with the movie’s concept – and why it’s the right film to launch the
Star Wars stand-alone films.
Jyn: The Rebel – Get to know Rogue One’s defiant,
resourceful survivor, and hear what it was like for Felicity Jones to
bring her to life onscreen.
Cassian: The Spy – Diego Luna shares insights into
his complex, driven character, who becomes a hero through selflessness,
perseverance and passion.
K-2SO: The Droid – Explore the development of this
reprogrammed Imperial droid, from initial pitch and character design
through Alan Tudyk’s performance.
Baze & Chirrut: Guardians of the Whills – Go
deeper into the relationship between these two very different
characters, with Chinese superstars Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen.
Bodhi & Saw: The Pilot & The Revolutionary –
Forest Whitaker and Riz Ahmed reflect on Saw Gerrera, the broken Rebel
leader, and Bodhi Rook, the Imperial pilot who defects.
The Empire – Meet a dangerous new Imperial adversary…and cross paths once more with the most iconic villain of all time.
Visions of Hope: The Look of “Rogue One” – The
filmmakers describe the challenges and thrills of developing a bold new
look for the movie that can fit within the world of the original
trilogy.
The Princess & The Governor – See what it took
to bring the vibrant young princess of “Star Wars: A New Hope” – as well
as one of her most memorable foes – back to the screen.
Epilogue: The Story Continues – Filmmakers and cast celebrate Rogue One’s premiere and look forward into the future, to the Star Wars stories yet to be told.
Rogue Connections – Uncover Easter eggs and film facts hidden throughout the movie that connect “Rogue One” to the Star Wars universe.
The answer to a question that has been on Star Wars fans minds since the original movie debuted in 1977 was answered last year. How did Princess Leia get her hands on the Death Star plans that Darth Vader was chasing after in the opening sequence of that movie? Last December, Disney released its first Star Wars standalone film, ROGUE ONE, which tells the epic story of a group of unlikely heroes who band together on a mission to steal the plans for the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction -- the Death Star. This brand new adventure expands the Star Wars universe in its own unique way yet its plot also nicely wraps into the previous movies enhancing the franchise's overall story.
I really enjoyed ROGUE ONE when I saw it at the theater (ranking it as one of my top three favorite films in the Star Wars franchise) and have been waiting in anticipation to add it to my home video collection. Well the wait is finally over! ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY is available TODAY (3/24/17) on Digital HD and will be available to get on Blu-ray or DVD beginning April 4th.
Disney Movies Anywhere and Roku set-up my family to enjoy a fun movie night this weekend by providing us with a free ROGUE ONE Digital HD code and some Star Wars goodies. We'll be watching ROGUE ONE on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT simultaneously along with other social media influencers' and their families from across the country live tweeting as everyone is watching the movie at the same time. I've been designated part of #TeamEmpire and will be engaging in a Twitter Duel against #TeamRebel as we banter about whose side is superior. We'll also be giving away some great prizes to people who RSVP for this #RogueOneDigital Twitter Party and actively participate in the conversation.
There are 10 prizes in total including the following:
1 Director Orson Krennic Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko
1 Sergeant Jyn Erso Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure
1 Captain Cassian Andor Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure
1 K-2SO Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure
1 Imperial Death Trooper Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure
1 Imperial Stormtrooper Elite Series Die Cast Action Figure
1 R2-Q5 Mini Metal Action Figure by Takara Tomy
1 C2-B5 Pop! Vinyl Figure by Funko – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Journal
1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Rebel Dossier Book
Winners will be randomly chosen from the RSVP list throughout the Twitter Party and must be actively tweeting using the #RogueOneDigital hashtag when selected to be eligible to win. I'd appreciate you also using #TeamEmpire while tweeting to help my team win this Star Wars Twitter Duel but #RogueOneDigital is the only one you actually need to use to be eligible to win a prize during the party.
Give in to the power of the Dark Side! Follow @Geekdad248 along with my other #TEAMEMPIRE Twitter Party panelists on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from 7pm ET (4 pm PT) until the movie ends. The #RogueOneDigital Twitter Party will be full of movie commentary, Star Wars trivia and prizes. Purchase the Digital HD edition of ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story from Disney Movies Anywhere and watch it along with us as we chat on Twitter. RSVP to join in the #RogueOneDigital Twitter Party -- it will be a blast!
The Digital HD version in addition to the feature presentation also contains never-before- seen “Rogue One” bonus material that will take fans behind
the scenes with the movie’s diverse, dynamic cast and inspired team of
filmmakers. An intimate collection of stories reveals how the film came
to life, as well as hidden Easter Eggs and film facts that audiences may
have missed in the theater.
Bonus features include*:
A Rogue Idea – Hear how ILM’s John Knoll came up
with the movie’s concept – and why it’s the right film to launch the
Star Wars stand-alone films.
Jyn: The Rebel – Get to know Rogue One’s defiant,
resourceful survivor, and hear what it was like for Felicity Jones to
bring her to life onscreen.
Cassian: The Spy – Diego Luna shares insights into
his complex, driven character, who becomes a hero through selflessness,
perseverance and passion.
K-2SO: The Droid – Explore the development of this
reprogrammed Imperial droid, from initial pitch and character design
through Alan Tudyk’s performance.
Baze & Chirrut: Guardians of the Whills – Go
deeper into the relationship between these two very different
characters, with Chinese superstars Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen.
Bodhi & Saw: The Pilot & The Revolutionary –
Forest Whitaker and Riz Ahmed reflect on Saw Gerrera, the broken Rebel
leader, and Bodhi Rook, the Imperial pilot who defects.
The Empire – Meet a dangerous new Imperial adversary…and cross paths once more with the most iconic villain of all time.
Visions of Hope: The Look of “Rogue One” – The
filmmakers describe the challenges and thrills of developing a bold new
look for the movie that can fit within the world of the original
trilogy.
The Princess & The Governor – See what it took
to bring the vibrant young princess of “Star Wars: A New Hope” – as well
as one of her most memorable foes – back to the screen.
Epilogue: The Story Continues – Filmmakers and cast celebrate Rogue One’s premiere and look forward into the future, to the Star Wars stories yet to be told.
Rogue Connections – Uncover Easter eggs and film facts hidden throughout the movie that connect “Rogue One” to the Star Wars universe.
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As you can see from the shoes SoulKix sent A Geek Daddy, they will do an outstanding job in producing your custom made shoes for you. Just go to the soulkix.com website and visit the "Design Your Kix" section. There you'll be able to select your shoe's color and size, select a layout, and add your images or photographs to add your own artwork to the shoes. Once you've approved the preview, they'll print out your shoes and mail them out to you. Easy as that!
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The folks at SoulKix are fans of this blog so in addition to sending us some wicked awesome shoes for my son and I to wear when seeing ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story they also sent me some wonderful, personalized kix featuring the A GEEK DADDY logo. How cool is that?! aren't these some sweet shoes! I'll definitely be wearing these at some blogger events because they are sure to attract extra attention for A Geek Daddy's blog and social media channels!
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I've been eagerly anticipating the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story since I first heard about production of the movie a few years ago. To share my excitement that the movie is almost here, A GEEK DADDY is co-hosting a stellar Rogue One giveaway valued at $250. It includes*:
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About Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, ROGUE ONE: A STAR
WARS STORY, an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together
ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Felicity Jones,
Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, with Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker. Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel are producing, with John Knoll and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers.
This last weekend there was a huge gathering of fans at the convention center in Anaheim California celebrating all things Star Wars. If you were like me and wanted to go but just didn't have the extra time and money for a trip to CA, here's a roundup of many of the exciting announcements and previews that came out of STAR WARS CELEBRATION 2015. The rest of this year and into next year is going to be full of Star Wars thrills!
MOVIES
Disney's first feature film since acquiring the Star Wars franchise hits theaters on December 18, 2018. THE FORCE AWAKENS is set in a time of the Star Wars continuum approximately 30 years after the events that transpired in the movie RETURN OF THE JEDI uniting George Lucas' original trilogy of movies with a new era of story telling under Disney's stewardship. A new trailer for the film was released at Star Wars Celebration and it really has given me a lot of encouragement that Disney is getting this film right producing something that old school fans like myself will love and a new generation of movie watchers will adore. Check it out!
Disney also hosted a panel discussion at Star Wars Celebration about another new Star Wars movie it is producing called ROGUE ONE that will be hitting theaters during the 2016 Christmas season. The film's director Gareth Edwards presented the official plot for the movie: A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans. Edwards noted that the film which will take place between Episodes III and IV of the Star Wars movie timeline will have a focus on the WAR aspect of Star WARS. "It is called Star WARS" he joked to the panel audience. To add some grit and realism to ROGUE ONE's portrayal of warfare, Edwards has enlisted members of his production team that have worked on war movies such as Zero Dark Thirty, Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down.
Filming for ROGUE ONE will take place this summer. While the film hasn't been shot yet, Edwards did provide a glimpse at some concept art prepared for the movie and a teaser video of computer generated imagery to give people a sense of the vibe he wants for the Star Wars: Rogue One. As the first stand alone movie, though it is somewhat tied to the others through the Death Star connection, this film really will have a big impact on Disney's long term viability for making more and more Star Wars movies. Disney can't afford to have this movie be a JOHN CARTER type bust and it appears they are taking its production very seriously. Just from the limited information I have on this movie already though I'm already excited about it and looking forward to learning more in the coming months ahead.
courtesy of StarWars.com
TELEVISION
DisneyXD's Star Wars: Rebels animated television series is returning this Fall for a second season. When my 6 year old son thinks of Star Wars this TV series has really been his first exposure to these tales from a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. This is a show that is very suitable for him to watch yet I also find very entertaining and interesting to watch as well. The two of us have really enjoyed some bonding time together watching this show. The trailer released at Star Wars Celebration shows that DisneyXD may be expanding upon a great first season with an even more incredible second season.
I really don't like the prequel movie trilogy -- it just stripped away too much of the magic and mystery of the original movies -- but found the Clone Wars animated television shows to be a decent program. One of my favorite all time Star Wars characters actually is from the Clone Wars series, Cad Bane, a deadly bounty hunter that would give the legendary Boba Fett a run for his money. For my own personal viewing enjoyment, I just wipe out the prequel trilogies and the Star Wars timeline currently is made up of the Clone Wars and Rebels television shows, the original movies (Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi) and the upcoming Disney movies. Because there is a large viewing audience that is younger than me that grew up watching Clone Wars on the Cartoon Network and a more "mature" group of fans like myself, Rebels is bringing some of these characters back. Check out the trailer to see for yourself!
I'm really looking forward to watching with my son the showdown between his favorite Star Wars character, Ezra, and one of my favorite childhood villains Darth Vader.
VIDEO GAMES
Electronic Arts showed off their first collaboration with Star Wars in its BattleFront video game. I can't wait until November to load this game up on my Playstation4 and immerse myself in tackling the Empire from a speeder bike or x-wing.
COMIC BOOKS
I have to give kudos to Marvel because since taking over the brand they haven't just used it to cash in on the name, they've been publishing a great product. I've read every issue they've published of their new series STAR WARS and DARTH VADER and have enjoyed every one of them. Lando Calrissian will be joining these titles with his own mini-series STAR WARS: LANDO beginning in July which will feature a story that takes place between the events in A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back. Also coming in September will be a mini-series titled SHATTERED EMPIRE that will share what happened after the Battle of Endor in Return of the Jedi and bridge some of the gap between the movies Episode VI and the upcoming Episode VII.
The current story arc in Marvel's STAR WARS will wrap up in issue #6 this summer and a new arc will begin with issue #8. Star Wars #7 will be a stand alone story featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi during his exile on Tatooine.
So there you have it! It looks like there are going to be a lot of thrills for Star Wars fans throughout the rest of the year and into next. I for one am really going to be enjoying it!
