Time is running out for the heroes of theGo RogueYouTube series, with just two installments left to outwit the Empire in this fan-created, toy-sized adventure. Written, directed and produced by a team of Star Wars superfans, the original four-part stop motion story stars key toys from the newRogue Oneline before they hit stores Sept. 30. Chapter 3 is live on Star Wars YouTube, and you’re able to watch the new short film below.
The series follows the imagined adventures (no film spoilers!) ofRogue Onetoys as they attempt to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set that have been misplaced by the Empire. Chapter 3 features the first look at the Hasbro Rapid Fire Imperial AT-ACT in action, which can be controlled remotely by smart device, as well as now familiar characters in new toy forms and scale sizes, such as Hasbro’s 3.75" action figures. Additionally, some special effects in Chapter 3 were created using the Hasbro Star Wars StudioFX App that launches for free on Sept. 30.
Chapter 2 left off withJyn Ersoand an unlikely group of heroes recovering half of the Death Star building instructions. In Chapter 3, the Rebels seek the second instruction book on rain-soaked Eadu, but the Empire has beaten them to the prize. Will they be able to outsmart the scheming Director Krennic to escape with the instructions and their lives?
The four-partGo Rogueseries has been embraced by fans worldwide, with the first two installments garnering more than 5 million views to date. The series kicks off a global UGC (user-generated content) contest beginning Sept. 30 that asks fans to share their ownRogue Stories. More information is available at Star Wars movie or #GoRogue UGC entry set in a galaxy far, far away with the Hasbro Star Wars StudioFX App! Recreate battle scenes with Hasbro figures and vehicles, and bring the action to life with visual and sound effects from the films. Simply stage the figures, choose which special effects to use, press record, and select when the effects are added to each scene. Unlock additional effects by collecting and scanning compatible Hasbro Star Wars products. With more than 50 unique effects, the Hasbro Star Wars StudioFX App gives fans the force needed to create their own Star Wars movie magic. Available for free on iOS and Android devices beginning Sept. 30.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Storywill hit theaters on December 16, starringFelicity Jonesas Jyn Erso,Mads Mikkelsenas Galen Erso,Ben Mendelsohnas Director Krennic,Alan Tudykas K-2SO,Diego Lunaas Captain Cassian Andor,Forest Whitakeras Saw Gerrera,Donnie Yenas Chirrut Imwe,Riz Ahmedas Bodhi Rook andWen Jiangas Baze Malbus. The Go Rogue series was created by a team of superfans led byJames DeJulioat Tongal, written byKevin Ulrich, and brought to life by stop motion animators and directorsDan MacKenzieandTucker Barrie. Take a look at Chapter 3 ofGo Roguebelow.
