While Rogue One rests firmly within the story of a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, it feels like a fresh, new, and exciting spin on the classic sci-fi/fantasy material we've known and loved for 40 years.

2016 saw the first of these, the radically different but still Star Wars at heart Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Not only were we going to get a new trilogy that would pick up after the closing 'Chub Chub' Ewok party of Return of the Jedi, we were also going to be hit with side stories within the Star Wars universe. When Disney bought Lucasfilm from dear old Uncle George, we knew we were in for an intense increase of Star Wars related activity. Special Features: 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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