STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER - Check Out The Amazing Leaked Sizzle Reel From Celebration

The Star Wars Episode IX panel at Star Wars Celebration kicked off with a sizzle reel that hasn't been released online, but a leaked version has surfaced and it will almost certainly give you chills...

By JoshWilding - Apr 18, 2019 05:04 AM EST

Filed Under: Star Wars

While Disney wasted no time releasing the first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, they've yet to share the sizzle reel which kicked off the Star Wars Celebration panel in Chicago.

Thankfully, one fan in attendance managed to capture the entire thing in really great quality, and it's essential viewing for fans. Kicking off with a blooper from A New Hope, we revisit the Skywalker Saga courtesy of some very cool behind-the-scenes footage and interviews before the spotlight is shifted to Episode IX.

It's then that we get to see some new images and footage, with the highlight being a shot of Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac).

Lucasfilm will more than likely release a The Rise of Skywalker-centric sizzle reel during Comic-Con with a trailer following shortly after if past experience is any indication, and they are well-known for bringing fans of the franchise to tears. For now, though, this is a stellar effort by the studio.

Click on the "View List" button below for a recap of everything
revealed during the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker panel!

Bringing Back Carrie Fisher

As we learned some time ago, J.J. Abrams will be utilizing unused footage of Carrie Fisher from The Force Awakens to give her a role in this movie. "The weird miracle of having had a number of scenes from Force Awakens that had gone unused and looking at those scenes and realizing that there was a way of using those scenes to continue that story."

"And the idea of CG, we didn’t even want to try," the filmmaker confirmed. "We thought, what if there’s a way to work around those scenes we had? Emotionally it’s every day, it hits me that she’s not here, but it’s so surreal because we’re working with her still." With no CG, it will be interesting seeing what sort of farwelll the actress receives here.

A Time Jump

Just like Return of the Jedi jumped ahead in time, it seems as if the same will be the case with The Rise of Skywalker. "The movie does not pick up immediately after the last film," Abrams confirmed. "Some time has gone by."

With the three leads on mostly separate missions in The Last Jedi, the filmmaker promises that this film will open with the trio on a mission together alongside fan-favourites like Chewbacca, BB-8, R2-D2, and Threepio. It's about time!

A Classic Ship Returns

A sizzle reel shown to fans during the panel revealed what appeared to be an updated version of the Tantive IV from A New Hope. Could it be that the iconic spaceship has been updated and retrofitted by the Resistance after their entire fleet was wiped out by The First Order in The Last Jedi?

Interestingly, the ship was shown in a jungle setting not dissimilar to the Rebel Base on Yavin, so it's feasible that the heroes have returned there in a bid to regroup and increase their ranks.

Captain Phasma Won't Return

A lot of fans were extremely disappointed with the way Captain Phasma was used - and ultimately killed off - in The Last Jedi. Unfortunately, those of you hoping she might make some sort of surprise return in the finale to this trilogy will be let down.

Asked about the fallout from their duel, John Boyega (Finn) said: "She’s gone, rest in peace. She’s gone. Got rid of her." It seems as if Gwendoline Christie's Phasma could end up being the Heimdall of the Star Wars franchise!

Where Things Stand Right Now

The first trailer for The Rise of Skywalker featured a lot more footage than past Star Wars teasers, but work has been going on for quite some time now so you probably won't be surprised to learn that shooting has wrapped and Abrams is currently deep in post-production.

"We’re editing and we’re doing visual effects," the director told fans during the panel. "Things are going pretty well so far."

Lando Calrissian Is Back

It's about damn time Billy Dee Williams returned as Lando Calrissian, and the actor had nothing but good things to say about his time working alongside Abrams on The Rise of Skywalker.

"I didn’t expect to be in this little adventure but I got lucky and I got to work with someone that I have a lot of respect for. JJ Abrams…he’s extraordinary," the actor said. "I’ve been doing this a long time, 60 years I’ve been doing this and I’ve been lucky to work with pretty extraordinary people in that time. But this is a real highlight in my life."

When one fan mentioned Lando's decision to betray Han, Williams noted that he was up against Darth Vader and believes his character ultimately made the right choice.

The Movie Is Definitely A Big Deal

Make no mistake about it; those working on The Rise of Skywalker are well aware that Episode IX is a big deal, and the pressure to deliver a satisfying finale to the Skywalker Saga isn't lost on them.

"We’ve immersed ourselves in everything George [Lucas] created," Kathleen Kennedy said before adding that director J.J. Abrams "cares more than anyone I know." However, she noted that things have changed since Lucas' time and that the main challenge has been trying to keep the same universe relevant to a new audience. "We’ve taken to heart everything that inspired George."

Abrams, meanwhile, was quick to point out that, "This movie is about this new generation and what they’ve inherited, the light and the dark, and ask the question, are they prepared to face the greatest evil and the dark?"

Plenty Of Practical Effects

The biggest complaint about George Lucas' Star Wars prequels was the fact that he relied too heavily on special effects. With The Force Awakens, Abrams attempted to go back to basics and with The Rise of Skywalker, he says "We did everything we could to have it in-camera."

That's going to be music to the ears of fans and Abrams mentioned that a large chunk of the movie was shot on location in Jordan when it could have been done with green screen and the like.

Who Is Jannah?

Naomi Ackie is playing a character called Jannah in the movie and while no one was willing to provide any specific details about who she is and what she's up to, the actress did indicate that we'll see her join the core group of heroes. "The original group are going on this epic, epic adventure together and I’m so excited about where Jannah crosses paths with them," she teased.

Asked to address rumours that she may be a Calrissian, the actress laughed and said: "Lando is a very charming man, so he could have children all over the universe, that’s all I’m saying."

Rey's Jedi Training

We know that Rey stole the Jedi texts from Luke so has she been using them to train? Daisy Ridley was hesitant to say too much, but it sounds like she's definitely put them to good use.

"Those books are pretty large, she might have gone through part of them. I guess she’s getting through them." As for how she appears to have a repaired version of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber despite it being destroyed in The Last Jedi, she adds: "My answer is not the end of the story, but the lightsaber that Rey inherited from Luke lives."

Rose Tico Is Back

Sorry, haters. For reason which aren't entirely clear, a lot of "fans" hated Rose Tico and harassed actress Kelly-Marie Tran online as a result. However, the character is out of her coma and Abrams likes her a lot.

"I was grateful to Rian Johnson for so many things he did," the director said. "The greatest for me was casting Kelly-Marie." A photo was shown of the actress in a new Resistance uniform.

New Force Powers

Rey showed off some impressive Force powers at the end of The Last Jedi when she moved those boulders, so can we expect to see anything new from her in this finale?

"There are some extraordinary things that the character and Daisy did in this movie," Abrams teased, making it clear that we will see something new from her in TROS. What that will be obviously remains to be seen for now.

Chewbacca Has A Key Role

Chewbacca fans clearly won't be disappointed with the Wookie's role in the movie, as new actor Joonas Suotamo explained that he will have a large role to play in the finale after taking a back-seat in the previous two chapters. "Chewbacca is a duty for me at this point" he explains.

"Seeing Chewbacca for the first time [in A New Hope], there is a place for everyone. No matter how big or small, there is a place for you in this world."

The New Droid And Creatures

It should be no great surprise that The Rise of Skywalker will feature some new aliens and one of them is Klad, a unique looking creature who Abrams says is a "fun character" who is "a friend of the Resistance who it turns out Chewie brought in."

"When we did Episode 7 I thought there was no way to top what had been created in terms of creatures. When we see this movie you’ll see Neal [Scanlan] did incredible work in terms of what he built." As for that new droid, DIO made a surprise appearance on stage and he's expected to be an ally to BB-8.

No More Naked Kylo Ren

One of the most talked about moments in The Last Jedi came when we saw a surprisingly buff Adam Driver as Kylo Ren...minus his shirt. However, it doesn't sound like that's something Abrams has any plans to repeat in The Rise of Skywalker.

"I think I can confirm: no more naked Kylo," Ridley said. Boyega, meanwhile, seeming dismissed the possibility of romance between characters by saying: "It’s the middle of war, we’re trying to figure ourselves out. It’s a very distracting place to fall in love." Does that mean the door has been closed on him and Rose? We'll have to wait and see.

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19 Comments

Feralwookiee - 4/18/2019, 5:55 AM

To me, and many of my generation, this series is dead. I'm glad Disney is giving it a break for a little while. Hopefully, they'll go forward from this with a more concrete plan and directors that bring more heart to the series.

MattIsForReal - 4/18/2019, 6:21 AM

Ahhh, just the way Disney intended us to watch it! I don't know why companies insist on keeping streaming audiences locked out of teasers and trailers shown during conventions. It wouldn't stop people from going to these things anyway and I doubt that the crowd actually cares if we watch it.

theprophet - 4/18/2019, 6:54 AM

[frick] rian johnson

Gamingrex24 - 4/18/2019, 11:20 AM

My friends animated channel is funny !!

emeraldtaurus - 4/18/2019, 12:25 PM

While the series is on hiatus....I would love it if Disney gave George Lucas the funds to go back and digitally remaster the prequels with today's Cgi....like he did with the original trilogy...that would be door as fvk !

emeraldtaurus - 4/18/2019, 12:26 PM

Dope as fvk * (meant to say)

BlackStar25 - 4/18/2019, 10:27 PM

"This" generation of SW has to be THE BIGGEST missed opportunity ever.

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