Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (SPOILERS)

[EdSolo]

I have always wondered what the canonical take on Endor was.  We hear lines in ROTJ like "the forest moon of Endor" and "sanctuary moon".  That always lead me to believe the Ewoks lived on a moon, but we never see the planet.  Also, is the moon itself called Endor or is the planet that the moon orbits called Endor.  The wording in the first quote could be taken either way.  Maybe we will get to see more of this area of space in an establishing shot to show a planet with multiple moons.

[Nicklab]

The name of the forest moon as "Endor" seems to have been interchangeable with the name of the larger planet, also known as Endor.

[Mister Skeezler]

I guess in the EU they had some story about the alliance moving the Death Star 2 debris so the Ewoks wouldn't be wiped out. Maybe they dumped all the debris on this nearby moon. But it really does seem like Rey is on (the Forest Moon of) Endor at the beginning of the trailer.

[JediJman]

The name of the forest moon as "Endor" seems to have been interchangeable with the name of the larger planet, also known as Endor.

I always took it that Endor was the planet and all the action takes place on Endor's moon.  If you use Earth as an analogy, aliens battling on our moon might refer to it as "The battle of Earth" or the "Moon of Earth," which is a little more descriptive than "The Battle on Unnamed moon."  The nickname "Sanctuary Moon" might refer to the moon having a hospitable atmosphere relative to other moons or the planet itself, which could be inhospitable.  What isn't clear to me is whether Kef Bir is another moon of Endor (which would make a lot more sense) or some other "nearby" system.

[Nicklab]

A clip has been posted on the official Star Wars YouTube channel.  And that scene is just SCREAMING for some TVC mini-rigs to be made.

[McMetal]

They fly now?? 

[Nicklab]

The clip that got released today was one of the most remarkable things I’ve seen leading up to the movie.  And it already explains a great deal. 

[Jayson]

The clip that got released today was one of the most remarkable things I’ve seen leading up to the movie.  And it already explains a great deal.

It floored me too.

[Phrubruh]

I downloaded the Rise of Skywalker soundtrack. I also have the soundtrack preorder on amazon. What is interesting is there is no star wars fanfare march at the beginning or ending titles. It definitely sounds like Star Wars but it is just missing. I think it's the oscar "for your consideration" soundtrack so that stuff isn't included. All the other tracks are here.

[Nicklab]

I read through some snap reviews on social media following the premiere.  Full reviews are embargoed until closer to the theatrical release.  Most of the reviewers that have aligned with my own tastes were overwhelmingly positive so far.  A minority of these initial reviews found some faults with the movie, but given the state of Star Wars fandom I was not expecting universal acclaim.  From what I read I would put the reactions at 85% positive / 13% ambivalent / 2% negative.

FYI, the official embargo on reviews will be lifted tomorrow, Wednesday, December 18th at 3:01 AM ET / 12:01 AM PT.  So beware of possible spoilers from that time until your first screening.

[P-Siddy]

Speaking of the premiere, one of the MN guys that frequents JD was invited to it.  He’s a cosplayer and was dressed as Palpatine.  There’s a picture on his Facebook page standing in costume next to Ian McDiarmid.  Freaking awesome!

[Nicklab]

I watched some of the "blue carpet" premiere show on the Star Wars YouTube channel last night, and I'm pretty sure I saw him taking a picture with Ian McDiarmid at one point.  It looked like a fantastic costume, too.

[P-Siddy]

I watched some of the "blue carpet" premiere show on the Star Wars YouTube channel last night, and I'm pretty sure I saw him taking a picture with Ian McDiarmid at one point.  It looked like a fantastic costume, too.

I think one of his friends posted that on facebook as well. 

[Diddly]

I'm still not sure what to expect. People are confirming the leaks from over the summer, but not much else, so I am keeping an open mind. However, the backlash to this film might be even worse than with TLJ

[McMetal]

It can’t be any worse than it was for TLJ. That was some next level vitriol.

Most of the early reviews I’ve seen have been positive too, so I am hopeful. I just bought tickets for Thursday night, so it feels real now.