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It was a big week for Star Wars news, with new trailers, new character reveals, some looks at what might have been and even some looks into the future.

Narrowly missing the top five most read stories this week were a couple of looks into the near future of the Star Wars franchise: the debut of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story which is now less than three weeks away. We evaluated the box office history of both Star Wars and of Disney as a whole (as well as other blockbusters), to determine how much money Rogue One needs to make in order to be a success for the House of Mouse. We also heard some new details from Ben Mendelsohn about how his character Director Orson Krennic and Darth Vader (don’t) get along in the film.

Read on to get a quick recap of the week as we go into the home stretch before Rogue One‘s theatrical debut.

We Almost Had a Boba Fett Movie

When Josh Trank left behind his planned Star Wars Story movie, the film itself was shelved, as he was the one developing it. That film? Well, it would’ve been about Boba Fett, a new report revealed. The rumor gets even tougher to handle, as it was apparently going to include multiple bounty hunters, possibly even some from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Maybe it’ll come back with a new director in the future.

Read Josh Trank’s Canceled Star Wars Movie Was About Boba Fett

 

Bail Organa Revealed!

Jimmy Smits is back as Bail Organa. While the actor teased his return a few months ago, this is the first time we’re actually seeing him in character in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The reveal came in US Weekly‘s special issue on the film, along with a little insight on what he’s doing in the movie. We also provided the details on what Bail Organa has been doing since he adopted Leia at the end of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of The Sith for fans who aren’t reading all the books or watching the animated series.

Read (and see) Jimmy Smits as Bail Organa Officially Revealed in Rogue One

 

Lucasfilm Could Go to Star Wars Story Films Only

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said this week that the company won’t make a decision on the future of Star Wars until January. After Rogue One, Episode VIII, Han Solo, and Episode IX, there’s nothing officially on their schedule just yet. The big surprise, though, is that basically no options are off the table, including the possibility of ending the Episode films, the Skywalker Saga, and moving strictly to standalone movies going forward.

Read Lucasfilm Discussing Ending Star Wars Skywalker Saga

 

No, Rogue One Will Not Have an Opening Crawl, and Here’s Why

Kathleen Kennedy was busy making headlines, also finally confirming that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will not have the traditional Star Wars opening crawl. The short version? She wants it to stand apart, and to keep the crawl strictly for the Skywalker Saga.

Read Lucasfilm President Confirms Why Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Has No Opening Crawl

 

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s best trailer yet

Finally, we have the new trailer, which is in the video player just above. Debuting during the Thanksgiving special Wonderful World of Disney on ABC (corporate synergy!) the one-minute trailer (or “extended TV spot” if you prefer) has it all, with some new shots, some great dialogue about hope and inspiration, the Death Star, Darth Vader, and a sense of mounting tension. It was at once uniquely different, a clear “war movie,” but also definitely Star Wars. And it has fans excited for the release on December 16, 2016.

Read our full analysis of the latest Rogue One footage