Disney Will Not Promote Star Wars: Rogue One Until After the Release of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.

MI5Hollywood politics strike again – in an effort to avoid confusing audiences, Paramount Pictures has requested that the Walt Disney Company wait to publicly promote Star Wars: Rogue One until after Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation is released in theaters. Read ahead to see why this might not be as big of a problem for Star Wars fans as one would think.

 

 

From Slashfilm:

 

Just a few days ago Disney announced the title of the first Star Wars spin-off movie: Star Wars: Rogue One. And shortly afterward, Paramount released the first teaser and the final title for the new Mission: Impossible movie, Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation. Jokes flew immediately about the similar titles, but as it turns out there was some back-room dealing between the two studios over the similar titles. And thanks to that deal, Disney will hold off on any early promotion of Rogue One until later this year.
 

THR reports that Paramount registered the Rogue Nation title months ago, but that Disney did no such thing with its Star Wars film. That being the case, Paramount might have tried to block the use of that title, but instead a deal was struck.

 

 

And that deal, as you might imagine, is that Disney has to keep mum about Rogue One until Rogue Nation is released – even though roughly eighteen months pass between the release of the two movies.

 

In all likelihood, general silence about Rogue One is probably what would have happened without Paramount’s stipulation – Disney will fire with all cylinders regarding Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens right now, and save a bulk of the information about the first Star Wars spinoff until after The Force Awakens is released. Even then, the first realistic opportunity to release the teaser for Star Wars: Rogue One would be as a treat attached to The Force Awakens. Nonetheless, it’s probable that information on the film (like the cast) will be mentioned at next month’s Star Wars Celebration (which is a noted exception to this promotional embargo, according to The Hollywood Reporter). In addition, tidbits of information will probably leak out during the production, which will be in its third month by the time Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation is released.

 

All things considered, this deal is simply business as usual for Hollywood. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation is slated for a July 31, 2015 release date, while Star Wars: Rogue One is targeted for December 16, 2016.

 

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Grant has been a fan of Star Wars for as long as he can remember, having seen every movie on the big screen. When he’s not hard at work with his college studies, he keeps himself busy by reporting on all kinds of Star Wars news for SWNN and general movie news on the sister site, Movie News Net. He served as a frequent commentator on SWNN’s The Resistance Broadcast.

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Grant has been a fan of Star Wars for as long as he can remember, having seen every movie on the big screen. When he’s not hard at work with his college studies, he keeps himself busy by reporting on all kinds of Star Wars news for SWNN and general movie news on the sister site, Movie News Net. He served as a frequent commentator on SWNN’s The Resistance Broadcast.

42 thoughts on “Disney Will Not Promote Star Wars: Rogue One Until After the Release of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.

  • March 24, 2015 at 12:50 am
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    I didnt even know there was mission impossible movie called Rogue Nation coming.

  • March 24, 2015 at 12:53 am
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    K

  • March 24, 2015 at 12:54 am
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    Bad timing and coincidence.

  • March 24, 2015 at 1:04 am
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    You don’t need to promote a Star Wars movie. Everyone will see it.

    • March 24, 2015 at 1:14 am
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      I think a Spin Off movie will need some kind of promotion in foreign countries.
      Star Wars is not everywhere popular and safe money.

      • March 24, 2015 at 2:43 am
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        haha!

        • March 24, 2015 at 3:00 am
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          He’s not wrong. In China, barely anyone has heard of Star Wars. And at present time, if you don’t take China into account when releasing a film, you’re just throwing away millions.

          Star Wars is about a group of freedom fighters (rebels) fighting an evil galactic empire (Imperials).

          Now look at China’s political system.

          There’s a reason Star Wars never really hit China. The prequels did, but it wasn’t a mega hit.

          • March 24, 2015 at 3:53 am
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            You could argue that the whole rebellion vs a corrupt government actually favors China’s history, given that its democracy left plenty to be desired. Of course, that’s not to say they’re perfect under a communist state, either; it’s just that the story might resonate with the Chinese (in terms of cultural history) more than you think.

          • March 24, 2015 at 5:45 pm
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            No, as someone who has lived in China and has had close relations with people trying start small private businesses, on 5 separate occasions, the Chinese Government never once resembled the Rebel Alliance, ever. It doesn’t matter how many Emperors they banish, they’re not big on freedom.
            If they took Star Wars as a serious anti-dictatorship message, it would be banned.
            Luckily Star Wars is a ‘stupid blockbuster’ and thus less of a threat.

            I’d say if you want a direct parallel, the Seperatists are a prime example of how “Socialist” governments operate. I’m sure I’m putting this a little more bluntly than is appropriate, I got some hate issues on me…

      • March 24, 2015 at 7:59 am
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        LOL
        i’m from west europe and my friends and I we are talking about star wars for over 30 years. I have my Star wars toys since i was 5… and still playing with my kid… I’m 38…
        Sorry but this is the silliest thing i have read this decade man.

      • March 24, 2015 at 9:37 am
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        Near
        y the whole world knows about star wars, but here in Italy there are two huge, planet shaped problems:
        – people often mix up star wars with star trek, and say that vfx for the original trilogy suck (prequels didnt even existed to them)… no offense trekkies, but old trek movies are no match in terms of effects…
        – Someone wanted down here that all teens must like the hunger games. That determined a hate in confront of those Old-school Star Wars fans that don’t care about hunger games at all like me.

        Therefore, I am really afraid that only around 25%-45% of people will go watch star wars…

    • March 24, 2015 at 2:40 pm
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      In communist Russia….Star Wars promotes YOU!

    • March 24, 2015 at 4:58 pm
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      Not true. I do plan to see the main installments, but I doubt I will see Rogue one in theatres…. It doesn’t seem interesting to me at all. Now, if it was a Yoda, Boba Fett, Palpatine backstory, or Darth Bane prequel, I would have gone to theatres, but not for Top Gun in space. Especially since the Top Gun sequel will be coming out roughly about the same time. Boring. Star Wars is about the dynamic battle of the good and the dark side of the force, watching a bunch of kids on screen flying some x-wings isn’t going to do it for me.

      • March 25, 2015 at 6:33 pm
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        Wow! You would rather they waste a film process on an unnecessary Yoda or Boba Fett backstory. The only one I agree with is Bane and that could very well be a possibility someday. Star Wars is more than just lightsabers and dark vs. light. That is an element. It contains many sides though. A star fighter movie can go beyond a “Top Gun in space” which is stupid to think they’ll be similarities outside pilots.

  • March 24, 2015 at 1:16 am
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    ”Star Wars: Rogue One” is not officially confirmed title.

    Officially confirmed title is ”Rogue One”.

    ”Star Wars: Rogue One” would confuse audience for Episode VIII.

    • March 24, 2015 at 2:19 am
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      There’s no way that they will leave the brand name out of the title. Even the highest-grossing film in the MCU, The Avengers, is marketed with “Marvel’s” in front of it. Theoretically, it doesn’t need that, but it will bring more people in. The same thing will happen with the spin-offs.

      • March 24, 2015 at 4:51 pm
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        I disagree.
        They need to make them distinguish from saga movies.

        Kathleen Kennedy stated before that they will called them something different.

        So they will add something to make them didfferent.

        So far in all official press, spin off is referred only as ”Rogue One”, without Star Wars part.

  • March 24, 2015 at 1:22 am
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    Like anyone would ever confuse star wars With mission impossible…. They could call it: star wars R1 for the time Being

  • March 24, 2015 at 1:29 am
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    I’m for that one! Star Wars doesn’t need promotion, unlike these Rogue movies!

  • March 24, 2015 at 2:41 am
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    i’m so confused! so Rogue Squadron is in Mission Impossible???!! what about this Star Wars:TFA…that sound so close to SW:The Force Awakens, and both are released this December!!…Really??? HAHA…hollywood finds some interesting things to be concerned about, and then by choice will release something so confusing that no one understands and then stand back as if it is self explanatory…too funny! 🙂

  • March 24, 2015 at 2:47 am
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    We know, the inhabitants of Mordor are easily confused. That is because they watch too much FOX News. It kills braincells, you know?

  • March 24, 2015 at 3:07 am
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    A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…

    This message will self destruct in 10 seconds.

    • March 24, 2015 at 3:54 am
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      Standing by. Standing by.

  • March 24, 2015 at 5:19 am
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    So is Thom Cruise in the new Star Wars? I like his other movies like Vampire Interview but I don’t know if he would be good as a jedi, maybe a vampire jedi? Then he would be a bad guy, I don’t like him as a bad guy though. I can understand why people won’t see this new Star Wars then. Bad Idea Disney.

  • March 24, 2015 at 5:25 am
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    Proof that “Rouge one”
    Is a unoriginal,boring and dissapointing name

    • March 24, 2015 at 7:03 am
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      Good thing they went with “Rogue One” instead..

    • March 24, 2015 at 7:18 am
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      Interesting…how does this prove “disappointment” or “boredom”?

    • March 24, 2015 at 9:36 am
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      Would you prefer ‘The Porkins Menace’? ‘Attack of the Rogues’? Perhaps ‘Top X-Wing’? I know, let’s have a spelling contest!

    • March 24, 2015 at 3:58 pm
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      Except that ‘Rogue One’ has HUGE meaning to many Star Wars fans. And everybody likes a ‘rogue’.

      • March 25, 2015 at 9:13 am
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        Top gun in space….boring as hell. The space battles were just fun and exciting back when people were enamored with the special effects of the OT. I think it was barely popular in the late 80’s and 90’s because of all the books and later, the video games that were introduced. Probably just popular since there was such a drought of Star Wars material. Rogue one will be a “flop” for Star Wars standards. Sure people will go see it in theaters cause it’s Star Wars, but it’ll be a bust in what’s expected for a Star Wars movie.

        • March 25, 2015 at 12:25 pm
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          I really hate to agree with you on this one.
          I don’t think it will be like “The Ewok Adventure” but I think once you take Jedi’s & the force out of Star Wars you are on rocky ground. Its going to be a big brave ask for this to work well

        • March 25, 2015 at 6:37 pm
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          I’m really tired of this Top Gun in space idea. The only thing the movie’s will share is Pilots which all Star Wars movies have anyways. The fact is you are at best jumping to conclusions and at worst trying to fit Star Wars into a box on what it’s supposed to be.

  • March 24, 2015 at 9:40 am
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    “Proof that “Rouge one”
    Is a unoriginal,boring and dissapointing name”

    Would you prefer ‘The Porkins Menace’? ‘Attack of the Rogues’? Perhaps ‘Top X-Wing’? I know! – Let’s have a spelling contest!

  • March 24, 2015 at 11:00 am
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    Generic

  • March 24, 2015 at 12:31 pm
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    Lol
    I didnt even know the MI movie name until I saw this news! =P

  • March 24, 2015 at 12:31 pm
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    Why don’t Disney call the next spin off Star Wars: Mission Impossible?

  • March 24, 2015 at 2:30 pm
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    Well people in India also don’t know much about star wars either.

  • March 24, 2015 at 5:50 pm
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    Someone make a Photoshop of Tom Cruise clinging onto an X-Wing, PLEASE. That would be SO perfect!!
    Mission Impossible: Rogue One

  • March 24, 2015 at 7:55 pm
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    dose holywood realy think that cinimar goers are that stupid to be confused between two big (MI though should have been ended a while ago) franchises of cultural importance because of one word in a four word title? thats a bit offencive.

  • March 25, 2015 at 6:23 am
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    Good Lord, apparently the prequels have drained young people’s ability to spell… May The Phonics Be With You.

  • March 25, 2015 at 4:36 pm
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    Yep Tom in a lightsaber battle,coming right up,take some sound,but I’ll take some film from edge of tomorrow,and well,it’ll look ok,instead of the x-wing idea,maybe battling Mickey mouse,huh?

  • March 29, 2015 at 2:14 am
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    This is just silly.
    Fans won’t be confused on which movie to see.

    Anyway I feel like I’ve lost the hype somewhere a long the way for all these Star Wars movies.

    Maybe just give sometime off for the spinoff until next year?

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