Category "rogue-one"

What does K-2SO stand for?

K-2SO is one of the many highlights of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Other droids from the Star Wars universe have names that have some significance. Is thi

Why did Galen Erso abandon the Empire?

Early in Rogue One, we learn that Galen Erso at one time worked as a scientist for the Empire. Based on this previous experience, Krennic intended to manipulate

Does Rogue One reference A New Hope in the way the Death Star's firing is depicted?

I just saw Rogue One and have a question about a possible reference, if it is one. The Death Star is used twice in RO, just as in A New Hope (it is destroyed

How exactly did they find an actress that is almost an exact clone of original Mon Mothma?

The actress who plays Mon Mothma in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is extremely similar in appearance to the A New Hope actress. In the actual casting process, ho

Disney Research Medusa quoted in the end credits of Rogue One about "teeth"?

At the very end of the end credits of Rogue One there is a reference to the Disney Research Medusa Performance Capture system, I was not able to fully read it b

How was the voice acting done for Grand Moff Tarkin

In Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Disney/Lucasfilm had chosen to CGI the character of Grand Moff Tarkin. However the voice acting done for Tarkin sounded a lot l

Which of the previous Star Wars films does one need to watch before Rogue One?

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story takes place between the original and prequel trilogies and looks like it has some old and new characters in it. But which films ar

In what spot would the new Star Wars movie "Rogue One" go in the Machete Order?

Last time I watched all Star Wars movies in one go was a couple of years ago. I then watched them in the Machete Order, which is IV, V, II, III, VI. Then I watc

Why did Cassian Andor abandon his mission?

In Rogue One, Captain Cassian Andor is assigned a mission to kill Empire Science officer Galen Erso. With Galen in his sights he hesitates to kill Galen. Why?

Is Darth Vader's castle on Mustafar in Rogue One?

In Rogue One, Darth Vader is introduced in what looks to be a castle (or lair) sitting atop a river of lava. The location looks to be the same planet where Vade

Did they shoot a different ending?

In the Rogue One - Celebration Reel and the Rogue One - Teaser Trailer we saw footage that didn't appear in the theatrical cut, which isn't unusual. However, t

Was this Rogue One love story originally intended?

At the very end of Rogue One we see Jyn and Cassian …have what appears to be a falling in love moment moments before they die. Was this story in

Were any scenes in Rogue One filmed in Tikal?

In Star Wars Episode IV, the scenes featuring the Rebel Base on Yavin IV were filmed at the historic Mayan site of Tikal, in Guatemala. Scenes at the same bas

Was Carrie Fisher's voice used in Rogue One?

In Rogue One, Princess Leia has a single line. Was it voiced by Carrie Fisher or another voice actress? Edit: To clarify, was it 1977 Carrie Fisher, 2016 Car

Why did Vader dislike Krennic?

During Rogue One, we see that Krennic is largely responsible for getting the first Death Star up and running, and that the test they do an the desert planet is

Was Jediism shown to be a religion in Episodes I-VI?

[Image Source] Star Wars: Rogue One introduced the character Chirrut Imwe who is described as: a spiritual warrior-monk He and his friend Baze Malbus we

Star Wars Rogue One is set in what period? Do the events take place before "The Force Awakens"?

I have watched only one Star Wars movie, which is The Force Awakens. I want to watch Rogue One but having no idea about the previous SIX movies, I have no idea

Was the incredible K-2SO inspired by an earlier kill droid, HK-47?

Statement: In Rogue One, we are introduced to the very witty, sarcastic, a bit morbid droid known as K-2SO. We find out he has been reprogrammed from his origin

Did the Empire have a backup set of plans for the first Death Star?

We all know that the Death Star's original design was done by the Geonosians. The people who made the plans did not want them to fall under the control of the J

Why wasn't the Imperial Pilot in Rogue One made insane or affected?

When the zealot in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story sics a mind reading alien squid on the Imperial Pilot, the pilot who delivered the message, he says that it will