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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

Are Two Star Wars Rogue One Characters In A Gay Relationship?

December 19, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

In what is fast becoming a new Star Wars tradition, speculation has emerged that two of the male characters in Rogue One are in a relationship – although one that’s implied rather than shown. Some on the web have wondered whether the closeness between Chirrut Îmwe (Donnie Yen) and Baze Malbus (Jiang Wen) goes beyond friendship, and whether they’re actually gay.

It mirrors the speculation last year with The Force Awakens that Finn (John Boyega) Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) had a romantic interest in one another. With both films though, there’s nothing in the movie that definitively points to it being gay, rather than just a close male friendship.

However, director Gareth Edwards was asked about it, Yahoo! Movies, “I don’t mind people reading into [Chirrut and Baze’s relationship]. I think that’s all good. Who knows? You’d have to speak to them”.

One of the movie’s villains, Ben Mendelsohn, adds, “I think Chirrut and Baze are an enormously entertaining part of this film. I found them thoroughly enjoyable. Any [gay] subtext, I think, is certainly … people like to enjoy these films on many different levels, and if people are enjoying it on that level – that’s it.”

Force Awakens director JJ Abrams has previously said that he hopes the franchise can find room for explicitly LGBT characters, although the likelihood of that being Finn and Poe – despite Oscar Isaac mischievously hinting – still seems prety unlikely.

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ACTORS: Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen  DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards  FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One  

Final Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer – Felicity Jones heads for a galaxy far, far away

October 13, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

rogue-one-slideWhile there have been rumours of trouble behind the scenes of Rogue One, with Disney said to be concerned about the tone, and the need for extensive reshoots, in the past few weeks the vibes seem to have been improving for the first of the planned movies that take place outside the main Star Wars story arc. The final trailer has now arrived, which certainly makes it look like this could be a good one.

The film follows the mission that got hold of the Death Star plans that played such a vital role in the first movie, with the trailer not just teasing the planet destroying weapon, but also the fact Darth Vader will feature in the movie. And after the success of Rey, the trailer introduces us to another strong heroine in the form of Felicity Jones’ Jyn Erso.

The movie hits cinemas in December. Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Felicity Jones, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Riz Ahmed  DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards  FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One  

New Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer – Felicity Jones heads for a galaxy far, far away

August 12, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

rogue-one-slideWhile the first teaser trailer for Rogue One was pretty cool, there have been rumours of trouble behind the scenes, with Disney said to be concerned about the tone, and the need for extensive reshoots. However, the latest trailer continues to make this look like it could be awesome. It certainly has a different feel to The Force Awakens,  and it’s not surprising they have gone for a slightly 1970s look, as the film is set just before A New Hope.

The film follows the mission that got hold of the Death Star plans that played such a vital role in the first movie, with the trailer not just teasing the planet destroying weapon, but also the fact Darth Vader will feature in the movie. And after the success of Rey, the trailer introduces us to another strong heroine in the form of Felicity Jones’ Jyn Erso.

The movie hits cinemas in December. Take a look at the trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Felicity Jones, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Riz Ahmed  DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards  FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One  

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer – Felicity Jones has a very important mission in a galaxy far, far away

April 7, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

rogue-one-trailer-slideNow this is an interesting one. There was a lot riding on the trailer for Rogue One after the success of The Force Awakens, as not only did it have to show it wasn’t a follow-up to last year’s movie but it also needed to show those uncertain about it that it wasn’t just a shameless cash-in on the Star Wars name.

I think it’s fair to say it does a great job, displaying a darker, more adult tone, while showing an impressive feel for the look of the original Star Wars trilogy, mixed with some very modern special effects. It’s not surprising they have gone for that slightly 1970s look, as the film is set just before A New Hope.

The film follows the mission that got hold of the Death Star plans that played such a vital role in the first movie. And after the success of Rey, the trailer introduces us to another strong heroine in the form of Felicity Jones’ Jyn Erso. Take a look at the trailer below.

The movie hits cinemas in December. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Felicity Jones, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn  DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards  FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One  

First Pic From Star Wars: Rogue One Emerges, While Colin Trevorrow Will Direct Episode IX

August 16, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

star-wars-rogue-one-pic1Having spent billions to buy Lucasfilm, it’s not surprising Disney wants to make their money back. They’re certainly investing vast amounts of money to make the most of their investment, and they’re doing so before the first new Star Wars film has even arrived in cinemas.

JJ Abrams’ The Force Awakens, which is Episode VII of the central story, will arrive later this year, and another film based in the Star Wars universe, Rogue One, is already in production. As well as that, standalone movies about the likes of a young Han Solo are already being developed, and screenwriters are hard at work on Episodes VIII & IX.

Rian Johnson has previously been announced to direct Episode VIII, and now Disney has confirmed rumours that Jurassic World helmer Colin Trevorrow will take on Episode IX. While production won’t begin for a few years, Trevorrow is heading to Lucasfilm this year to begin working with artists and his fellow Star Wars directors. “Colin is someone I’ve been interested in working with ever since I saw Safety Not Guaranteed,” says Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “The power of that film paired with the enormous success of Jurassic World speaks volumes about his abilities both as a storyteller and skilled filmmaker. We are thrilled to have such an incredible talent as Colin join our family and step into the Star Wars universe.”

It should mean he still has time to helm the Jurassic World sequel which is due out in 2017.

Alongside the announcement of Trevorrow, Disney have released the first official pic from Rogue One, as well as the logo. They also confirmed the cast, which will include Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk and Riz Ahmed.

Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) is directing that more, which is set shortly before the events of A New Hope, and follows a rogue band of resistance fighters who unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring new hope to the galaxy (AKA the plans that end up stowed away in R2D2 at the beginning of A New Hope). Take a look at the first pic from Rogue One above.

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ACTORS: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed  DIRECTORS: Colin Trevorrow  FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One, Star Wars: Episode IX  

Forest Whitaker Joins Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One

June 15, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

forest-whitakerThe cast for Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One continues to grow and it’s looking good, this time adding Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, according to Variety, and he may join The Crow remake too (it’s means he’ll be spending much of the rest of the year in the UK, as both films shoot in Britain).

As is usual for Star Wars casting news, there’s little info on who he’ll play, but he’ll join the likes of Felicity Jones, Riz Ahmed, Ben Mendelsohn and Diego Luna in Gareth Edwards’ movie.

Set shortly before the events of A New Hope, Rogue One follows a rogue band of resistance fighters who unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring new hope to the galaxy (AKA the plans that end up stowed away in R2D2 at the beginning of A New Hope). Whitaker could be one of the good guys, or may be joining Mendelsohn on the villainous side.

As for The Crow, while that film is due to start shooting soon, there may be a delay, as Jack Huston has just joined the very long list of actors to drop out of the title role. However once that gets sorted, Whitaker may also join the cast of that movie.

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ACTORS: Forest Whitaker  DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards  FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One  

Diego Luna Up For Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One

May 13, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

diego-lunaGareth Edwards is certainly building a great cast for Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One, with Felicity Jones, Riz Ahmed and Ben Mendelsohn already onboard. Now it looks like they’ve got some company, as Variety reports that Diego Luna is signing on.

There are too many details on who he’ll play, but it appears he’ll be one of the leads, as part of a rogue band of resistance fighters who unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring new hope to the galaxy. (We’re presuming it’s those stolen plans that end up stowed away in R2D2 at the beginning of A New Hope)

Jones and Ahmed will join him in the attempt to steal those plan, while Mendelsohn will be the villain.

The Star Wars Anthology movies will be standalone films that will expand the screen franchise beyond the Skywalker saga (which include JJ Abrams’ upcoming The Force Awakens), and should arrive in cinemas Decembr 2016.

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ACTORS: Diego Luna  DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards  FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One  

Riz Ahmed & Sam Claflin Circling Star Wars Rogue One

April 23, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

riz-ahmedStar Wars Rogue One is set to shoot this year but it still needs to complete its cast. Felicity Jones is already aboard and Ben Mendelsohn was recently rumoured to be joining her.

It appears a couple more are in contention as BadAss Digest reports Riz Ahmed is in talks for an unknown part in the movie, while TheWrap adds that Sam Claflin ‘is the frontrunner for one of the ensemble roles’.

The movie will be the first of the Star Wars Anthology movies, which Disney/Lucasfilm plan to release on alternate years and will focus on characters and situations beyond the main spine of the Star Wars story. Here’s the recently released brief synopsis: ‘A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a daring mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring new hope to the galaxy in the Star Wars Anthology film, Rogue One.’

The only other think we know is that it won’t focus on the Jedi, with the main characters lacking the powers of the Force. Gareth Edwards is directing, with a December 16th, 2016 release date set.

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ACTORS: Riz Ahmed, Sam Claflin  DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards  FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One  

Will Star Wars’ First LGBT Character Appear in Rogue One?

March 27, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

star-wars-lords-of-the-sithThere was a lot of interest a few weeks ago when it was revealed that the Star Wars universe was getting its very first officially LGBT characters – or at least the first one it was going to openly admit wasn’t straight (apparently, despite there being thousands of planets with aliens on them, they’re all straight, except one person).

Now though a rumour has surfaced – and it has to be said that it is very much a rumour at this stage – that the new, lesbian character Moff Mors won’t just appear in Paul S. Kemp‘s novel Star Wars: Lords of the Sith, but will also pop up int the planned Star Wars movie spin-off, Rogue One, which Godzilla’s Gareth Edwards is set to direct.

Cinelinx has the rumour, and as this stands it’s difficult to know whether they have got the inside scoop or not. In the last few weeks they’ve dropped a few Star Wars titbits, but so far they’re all unconfirmed.

Moff Mors has been described as ‘an Imperial who has made some very serious mistakes but she is an incredibly capable leader and spends much of the book working hard to prevent absolute failure. She also happens to be a lesbian.’

It would be great if she does appear in Rogue One, and that if she does they acknowledge her sexuality. However I have a horrible feeling that Moff Mors won’t be in Rogue One at all, and that like Star Trek, properly LGBT characters will be left to the expanded universe where only a few will know they even exist.

If you do want to get to know her, Moff will definitely be in Paul S. Kemp‘s upcoming novel Star Wars: Lords of the Sith, which is due to be published soon. Whether she also appears in the Rogue One movie when it arrives December 2016 is yet to be seen.

It’s believed that Rogue One will be set between Episodes III and IV, and will follow a group of bounty hunters/pirates who set out to steal the plans to the Death Star.

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DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards  FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One  

Ben Mendelsohn Rumoured For Star Wars Rogue One

March 27, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Ben-MendelsohnDisney/Lucasfilm may have only announced the title of their Star Wars spin-off, Rogue One, a couple of weeks ago, but with a December 2016 release date already set there’s no time to waste as with tonnes of special effects needed, they know they need to start filming fairly soon.

Felicity Jones has already been cast, and now Deadline reports that Dark Knight Rises and Animal Kingdom’s Ben Mendelsohn may join her. Unsurprisingly there are no details on who he’ll play.

Indeed no official plot details have been released at all, although rumours suggest it will be about a groups of bounty hunters or pirates who steal the plans to the Death Star, and that it will therefore be set between Episodes III and IV (and may involve a young Han Solo). Mendelsohn would seem perfect for the type of rough, tough character who’d be sent on such a mission.

Gareth Edwards will direct from a script by Chris Weitz (with an earlier draft by Gary Whitta). The movie will shoot this summer in the UK.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Ben Mendelsohn, Felicity Jones  DIRECTORS: Gareth Edwards  FILMS: Star Wars Rogue One  
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