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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Premiere LiveStream @ Starwars.com Today at 5pm

WORLD PREMIERE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

TUNE IN TO THE EXCLUSIVE LIVESTREAM OF THE ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY WORLD PREMIERE

SPONSORED BY VERIZON STARTING AT 5:00 PM PT ON STARWARS.COM

ALSO AVAILABLE ON GO90 APP AND FIOS TV

 

WHAT:
Exclusive Livestream of the ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY World Premiere

WHEN:
Saturday, December 10th @ 5:00 pm PT

WHERE:
STARWARS.COM

WHO:
From the Film: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Riz Ahmed, Ben Mendelsohn, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen; Gareth Edwards (director), Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur, Simon Emanuel (producers), John Knoll, Jason McGatlin (executive producers), Michael Giacchino (music)

Special Guests: J.J. Abrams, Christian Bale, Elizabeth Banks, Mayim Bialik, Donald Faison, Nathan Fillion, Topher Grace, Seth Green, Moby, Chris Hardwick, Laurie Hernandez, Simon Kinberg, Jaime King, Rachael Leigh Cook, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, Ewan McGregor, Breckin Meyer, Rene Russo, Ty Simpkins, Kevin Smith, Milo Ventimiglia, Wil Wheaton, Rainn Wilson, Steve Yedlin, Micah Fowler, Kyla Kenedy, Ariel Winter, Miles Brown, Carly Hughes, Marcus Scribner

ABOUT THE MOVIE:
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. The story is by John Knoll and Gary Whitta, and the screenplay is by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy.

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” opens in U.S. theaters on December 16, 2016, and is rated PG-13. For more information on the film, please visit: http://www.starwars.com

WHAT ELSE:

  • Verizon is bringing the best of the digital world to Star Wars fans by sponsoring the live stream of the “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” World Premiere. Featuring interviews with cast members and filmmakers, the live stream will provide fans with an insider’s view of the red carpet. It will be available on the go90 app, Fios TV and StarWars.com.
  • Nissan is a sponsor of the world premiere of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Select talent will arrive in 2017 Nissan Rogue vehicles to the event. Also, two Nissan Rogue vehicles will be displayed on the red carpet, including the 2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition vehicle.
  • Premiere guests will enjoy a stunning presentation of the film in Dolby Vision laser projection and Dolby Atmos moving audio provided by Dolby at the Pantages Theatre.
  • Gillette, a world premiere sponsor of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” is helping cast members and filmmakers tell their story by inviting them to stop by its video booth for one last look before hitting the red carpet. Fans can check out these videos on Gillette’s social media channels and join the conversation using #WhatsYourStory.