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CRAFTY CODE HINTS THAT TARKIN WILL RETURN ROGUE ONE

A secret message hidden in Rogue One promotional media may contain proof that the menacing Grand Moff Tarkin could make his return to the Star Wars film universe, after all.  Recently, the final wave of Rogue One’s in-movie theater promotion included cardboard stand-ups of the film’s characters. Surrounding Jyn Erso, K-2SO, and other Rebel heroes are various letters in “Aurebesh” the official language of Star Wars, which a few select people here on Earth can read. One such person is Star Wars superfan YakFace who posted the translations of the messages on Twitter. And the results were surprisingly pro-Empire.

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Here are all the decoded/translated phrases:

• “BEAT BACK THE REBELS”

• “JOIN THE EMPIRE”

• “SUBMIT TO OUR WILL”

• “ALL POWER TO THE EMPIRE”

• “CRUSH THE REBELLION IN ONE SWIFT STROKE”

• “THIS STATION IS THE ULTIMATE POWER IN THE UNIVERSE”

• “THERE WILL BE NO ONE TO STOP US THIS TIME.” 

7 phrases translated #rogueone pic.twitter.com/QJytQOjlmY

— Yakface (@yak_face) October 26, 2016

Now, even though these Aurebesh phrases are positioned next to the faces of good guys, all the sentiments here are all coming across like Imperial propaganda. And at least one of these statements — “crush the Rebellion in one swift stroke” — is a direct quote from Grand Moff Tarkin, the commander of the Death Star in A New Hope. Leia mentions she should have “expected to find him holding Vader’s leash” in A New Hope. And maybe we should be expecting the same with Rogue One. If Vader’s in it, then his BFF Tarkin should be, too!

The phrase “this station is now the ultimate power in the universe” comes from a minor character named Admiral Motti in A New Hope, moments before he is Force-choked by Darth Vader. But, Admiral Motti was hanging out in a conference room with Tarkin, a place where Tarkin mentioned that “fear of this battle station” would keep “the local systems in line.”

Could all this pro-Empire stuff — and at least one direct shout-out to Tarkin — be an advance message that the Grand Moff is coming back? Of all the rumored character cameos in Rogue One, this one easily makes the most sense. Tarkin was in charge of the Death Star in A New Hope. When Revenge of the Sith depicted the Death Star’s initial construction, a younger Tarkin was seen lurking on the sidelines next to Vader and the Emperor. He shows up a lot in Rebels these days, which is also completely in-canon. Since this movie is supposed to lead right-up into the opening moments of A New Hope, Tarkin in Rogue One suddenly seems not only likely, but essential.

 

The only question now, is if Tarkin is in Rogue One, who would play him? Peter Cushing is obviously no longer with us, but there have been so called hints of'the most expensive CGI being used to being Peter Cushing BACK! Wayne Pygram played the younger version of Cushing’s iconic role in the Revenge of the Sith cameo. Would something similar happen here?  

It seems possible. Though the character of Mon Mothma was played by Caroline Blakiston in Return of the Jedi in 1983, her young self was played by Genevieve O’Reilly in deleted scenes for Revenge of the Sith. Now, O’Reilly is back as Mon Mothma for Rogue One. Could the same thing happen with Wayne Pygram playing Tarkin?

Rogue One’s December 18 release date can’t come fast enough.

THE ABOVE FEATURE WRITTEN BY RYAN BRITT CAN BE FOUND AT : INVERSE.COM 

 

THE PROFESSOR COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

CONGRATULATIONS to our THREE lucky WINNERS who have each won a copy of the outstanding new comic, THE PROFESSOR, which proving to be quite a hit in Italy at the moment. EVERYONE is trying to get a copy. Well done to ALAN, WENDY and MARCIA. PLEASE get on touch so we can quickly sort out the delivery of your prizes! Many thanks to ANDREA CORBETTA the man behind the comic, for sponsoring our competition. Find out MORE about the history of Peter Cushing in COMICS in our extensive feature at the website. link below!

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A GENTLEMAN TO A TEA!

#TOOCOOLTUESDAY: MANY THANKS TO ROBIN MCDONALD who has provided two great items for our #TOOCOOLTUESDAY posts.... This artwork was produced as a in joke among the crew of Amicus films 'From Beyond The Grave' with Peter Cushing..the artwork was pinned to the clapper-board during some of the shooting! Robin McDonald, was a clapper operator on many of Peter's films.

AGAIN, MANY THANKS to Robin McDonald who sent us his much treasured cards from Peter Cushing, to share with you. Peter DID so very much love his cuppa tea!!!

IN ROBIN'S WORDS, 'When I worked with Peter towards the end of his life, he hardly ate anything existing mainly on cheese and biscuits, he told me that he talked to his dead wife every day, and told her that he would be with her soon. . . . .It made me very sad and brought tears to my eyes. He was such a lovely man and I miss him. Whilst working on a film with Peter, I think Tales from the Grave, I passed his dressing room and he called out to ask me if the tea trolley had been round, and I told him that he had missed it. I went and made him a cup of tea and took it to his dressing room and he was so grateful, he asked me to sit down with him, whilst he drank it. He opened his heart to me and told me how much he missed Helen.The next day, I received a hand written note from him which I treasure to this day...'

Peter Cushing as the Shop Proprietor in 

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#TOOCOOLTUESDAY: 'CULT OF THE RESTLESS DEAD' AND HAMMER NUDE VAMPIRES!

#TOOCOOLTUESDAY: I would have liked to have shown you what must be, one of the rarest posters featuring Hammer's DRACULA as played by Christopher Lee. However, our website provider is very strict on what is considered, naughty, far too naughty and what is down right, 'ooh er missus!. So, here is as much as we can reveal. Those of you who are familiar with the bit of detective work I did about three years ago on, the Daily Mirror Christopher Lee Photo-Session and the 'Linda Hayden' pic, will know the session that this colour pic came from! This photograph also turned up in a 'top shelf' magazine in a feature called, 'Cult of the Restless Dead'. You can read about the photo-session and see pics from the contact prints,by clicking HERE

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OUR HALLOWEEN 60TH YEAR COMPETITION!

HALLOWEEN IS ALSO A TIME FOR GIVING! Help us celebrate the Peter Cushing Appreciation Society SIXTY years since it's founding! We have a prize for EVERY year! Just watch the 45 second video clip below, follow the instructions, it's simple . . . but maybe a TEST of your Amicus skills?? GOOD LUCK!

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#MONSTERMONDAY: COUNT DRACULA : MONSTER OR VICTIM?

#MONSTERMONDAY: It's kinda fitting that today, of all days, we debate and chew over probably the most deadly of ALL the creatures and phantoms, Peter Cushing ever had to face in a movie, THIS chap, gave him the most problems! #COUNT DRACULA.

MEETING FACE TO FACE in a total of FOUR films, all made by HAMMER FILMS, and all starring #CHRISTOPHERLEE as the Count, except one. So good was Christopher Lee in the role of Dracula, when Hammer films made, THE BRIDES OF DRACULA in 1960, his absence from the film, was something you just could not ignore. However, Lee did leave us quite a legacy of Dracula performances to enjoy, seven feature film for Hammer, and few other interpretations for others studios too. They may not all be to ones liking, but for many, he set the bar, which will probably never bettered or equaled.

So, for an actor Dracula is maybe the Hamlet of the Fantasy/horror roles, certainly a character you could...wait for it..get your teeth into. BUT, is the character . . .  a MONSTER or a VICTIM? Lee always hinted that the Count was cursed, a victim, forever doomed to roam the earth in search of blood and victims, maybe a romantic notion? Or was he a MONSTER spreading his plague of vampirism, draining his virgin victims of their lives and life blood?? MONSTER or VICTIM? YOU Decide! 

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#GETTHECUSHIONITSCUSHING : FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE

#GETTHECUSHIONITSCUSHING: The final moments of the Amicus film 'FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE perhaps represent the neatest of endings of any Amicus film. Nothing works better than a series of scenes involving a character that we just can't wait to get his or her 'just deserts'.  The climax of the last scene, does just that, and even leads us into a just as neat wrap to the end of the film, 'Drop in anytime, I am always open . . .' An invitation to come again. Sadly, as an idea of a sequel or television series, that invitation was never followed up. The wind had finally gone out of the sails of the UK film industry, and finding finance for any project, was getting tough, even though 'FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE' was one of Amicus films top money earners. We've sang the praises of  it's tight stories, not fat on the bone of this one, the performances, the whole package. With the exception of Amicus films first portmanteau film, DR TERRORS HOUSE OF HORRORS, and 'TORTURE GARDEN' 'FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE' is one of the series, that didn't take it's title or source material from the comic books that inspired Amicus films, ' TALES FROM THE CRYPT AND VAULT OF HORROR.

WITH EACH STORY in 'FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE' we see the bad guys come unstuck. The liars, the cheats, the unsavory. A sticky end brought about the kindly old man in the that shop!

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HALLOWEEN AND OUR 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION TOMORROW!

HALLOWEEN TOMORROW! SO TOMORROW WILL BE A BUSY DAY. PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR CELEBRATORY COMPETITION!!

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NEW LANDMARK FOR PCAS: 26,000 LIKES!

AMAZING! Our Peter Cushing Appreciation Society Facebook Fan Page hit 26,000 LIKES yesterday! That's a LOT of people and a LOT of Peter Cushing fans! It's great that in our 60th year Peter Cushing's is still as popular as ever! Many thanks to everyone who supports the page and this website . . .  only through you are we able to keep the memory of Peter Cushing, his work and life a live!

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A MILLION THANK YOUS!!!! Well this was a pretty amazing thing to wake up to this morning!! Our total of followers / likes for this page is an amazing 26,000.. actually it has now exceeded that total.. between seeing the figure and making this banner, it has tripped into almost 26,200, which is quite something!

I SAY THIS EVERYTIME, we reach another landmark total, but it's very true. I think Mr C, would have been very pleased indeed. Your continuing support and interest for this page, is very much appreciated. Making the posts and the work that goes into that, is always a real pleasure, and I get a big kick when reading your comments and interactions on the threads. It seems this Halloween, Peter Cushing is everywhere! Websites, blogs, newspapers, on tv... the interest in Peter has certainly increased in the last six months, and that is a wonderful thing to see.

IN OUR SIXTH YEAR that interest is bigger than ever., and it's in some part part, because of YOU. Your sharing our posts, makes the BIG difference, it brings people here, which prompts more interest, which makes the totals rise, that puts Peter Cushing, where he belongs, right out there. Let's all work to keep him there. It's all about keeping the memory of Peter Cushing alive and relevant. Here's to the next 1,000, and the remainder of our anniversary year..

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