Abrams names one of the planets on ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

It’s a good day to be a Star Wars fan. Aside from getting the new trailer, J.J. Abrams gave a small tidbit for fans. He’s named one of the desert-like planets that will play an important role here in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. People initially assumed in the first production shots that it was Tatooine. Apparently, the new arid planet is called Jakku. The shooting locatin was in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Abrams won’t say anything beyond that though. It doesn’t matter though. We’re still excited.

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Watch this Lego recreation of the new ‘Star Wars’ trailer

We were beyond excited for the arrival of the first trailer for the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie. And amping up our excitement further is this shot-for-shot remake of the new Star Wars trailer in Lego from YouTube user Snooperking. It is amazing to see the new lightsaber in Lego, to be honest. We’re sure there are going to be more fan-made versions of the trailer as well as a new Lego and Star Wars collaboration. We can’t wait!

Source: The Verge

‘Star Wars Episode VII’ to take place 30 years after ‘Return of the Jedi’

The news about the new Star Wars have started to trickle in. Lucasfilm and Disney have just announced that the latest film will take place 30 years after Return of the Jedi and will feature new young leads “along with some very familiar faces.” Rumours have been going around that Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill will reprise their roles as Han Solo, Leia Organa, and Luke Skywalker. Return of the Jedi came out in 1983 so the older actors’ ages will bring that in alignment with their characters’ ages.

Filming will reportedly start in May at Pinewood Studios in London. The production will be directed and co-written by J.J. Abrams.

Source: Star Wars.com

Star Wars opens official Instagram account

Who wants to see a selfie of Darth Vader? If you check out the recently opened Instagram account of Star Wars franchise, you’ll get to see that and possibly a lot of teasers for the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII. Perhaps, this is Disney’s way of introducing much beloved franchise to a new generation. Let’s hope they keep the updates going.