While we all expected to see some new footage from The Rise of Skywalker at D23, most of us expected this to be in the form of a behind-the-scenes sizzle reel - just like the one we got for The Last Jedi. Instead, we were surprised with something that basically amounts to a second full teaser trailer. You can check it out below.
While the entire trailer only features about thirty seconds of new footage, there's an enormous amount to take in: B-Wing, Y-Wings, C-3PO with red eyes, a Blockade Runner, and an entire armada of Imperial Star Destroyers... And then of course there's that shot at the very end. But while the internet no doubt goes wild with speculation, it's important to remember that these trailers are deliberately crafted for the purposes of misdirection. Obviously, this is even more true when we're dealing with a film by the very father of the 'mystery box'. Everything else aside, this teaser is exactly what I need right now. A brief, thrilling reminder of how momentous this film will be - but without giving me even the slightest hint of how it's all going to end.
Less impressive, however, was the accompanying poster:
While I love the foreground imagery of Rey and Kylo dueling, the appearance of the Emperor in the rear is just... off. There's something about his face that doesn't look quite like right - almost as though his its animated - and this tends to throw off the entire composition. Regardless, this is only the teaser poster. We'll no doubt see an official (and more traditional) theatrical poster very soon.
Less impressive, however, was the accompanying poster:
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