Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official TV Spot #1

More footage, more dialogues, more excitement!!!

And the 16th of December still so far, far away...

New Japanese "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" trailer reveals new footage

O_o

My jaw´s still dropped......

It´s not just new footage, it´s (almost) a new trailer! Please watch it! Many times if you can :D

"Hope is not lost today. It is found."

Is it Rey saying it? If not, who else? Oh man, I´m soooooooo excited :D

Duracell Star Wars Commercial: Battle for Christmas Morning

The Force is strong with Duracell.

Their new commercial is simply perfect: 3PO, R2-D2, BB-8 and much more!

Is that little girl a sort of spoiler telling us that Rey will use the Force? Will she be a Jedi in the new movie? Or a Sith?... Ahhhhhhh, can´t wait for December the 16th!!!

When the dying wish of a Star Wars fan comes true

It´s a sad story, but I´m glad Daniel was able to see his final wish come true.

Click on the pic and read the full article about this Star Wars superfan whose dying wish was to see "Star Wars: The Force Awakens". And thankfully, he already did.

Daniel, may the Force be with you, always...

 

#ForceForDaniel

Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer analysis

Alright Star Wars fans, what are your thoughts on these:

- Rey knows who she is, she knows about her heritage, she´s just playing with us. Which leads us to:

- She is running from it, from her family (is she Han and Leia´s daughter?)

- Rey and Kylo are siblings? Are they somehow relatives? Brothers, cousins...

- Is BB-8 a female droid?

- What does Kylo Ren mean when he says "I will finish what you started"? Will he bring Vader back from the dead?

- Is Luke in exile or was he sent/forced into exile?

- Did Luke trained the Knights of Ren and they went rogue? Luke promised to restore the Jedi Order and maybe he was gathering Force sensitive people during these 30 years between Episode VI and VII

- Is that furry body in front of a crying Rey, Chewie? (dead or possibly injured)

- And who´s that voice in the end and to whom is she talking to? Is it Leia talking to Rey, Finn or Kylo Ren? Might be Poe as well..

To wrap this up, why´s Rey pending to the Dark Side in the new poster?…

Just think about it for a few seconds and about the theory that her and Kylo can be relatives.

I would love to hear your thoughts about these theories in the comments bellow, so just go ahead and let´s discuss it there.

Thanks for reading (and thanks also to the Jedi Council for sharing their excitement and theories).

Will Luke go Dark Side in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"?

I don´t think so...

Still, I love a good conspiracy and all the theories around this Universe.
That´s what makes Star Wars so alive and unique.

Let´s take a look at some interesting facts:

- Luke fails at the Dark cave in Dagobah, with the cave "showig" him his future

- Luke uses Force choke against Jabba´s guards (no Jedi uses Force choke dude!)

- Luke chooses to wear black (no Jedi uses black!)

- Luke´s rage (a well known DS tool) fighting Vader gives him the advantage and the win, if you can call it a win (ok, some Jedi like, once in a while, to taste the Dark Side flowing through them)

- And he cuts his father hand in a vendetta style!

- There are more, I just can´t remember right now

Although George Lucas never wanted to turn Luke to the Dark Side, truth is, Mark Hammil gave him this (cool?) idea. Here´s the video where he states it.

Will we have a Dark Luke in J.J. Abrams movie? Honestly I don´t think so, because even if we don´t see Luke in the teasers and trailer, we see his hand touching R2 in a gentle nostalgic way. More, he´s wearing light colors, not the dark mantle of the Sith. But I still find pretty interesting that some people say he is Kylo Ren´s Dark Master, and that Ren is only his apprentice (like Vader was to Palpatine) and a puppet of his Master´s will.

Talking about Palpatine, some even say that his Master, Darth Plagueis, is still alive and might have something to do with all this turn of events. Plagueis is dead, for what we know, but this is Star Wars so anything can happen!

Now tell me, isn´t this amazing? One has to love the internet and all the Star Wars fans around the world building up such fantastic conspiracies.

I´m anxious to see what will unravel next...

Star Wars: Shattered Empire

"Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens".
It kinda of says it all.

This 4 issue miniseries brings the bitter-sweet taste of the Rebel Alliance´s triumph over Palpatine´s Empire. It all starts in Endor, with the Rebels celebrating the destruction of the 2nd Death Star, along with the fall of Palpatine and Vader (you can see the genuine happiness in our heroes faces in issue #1´s cover).
But they soon realize that some Imperials did not acknowledge defeat. Worse than that, they discover that even dead, Palpatine still had plans to finish the Rebel Alliance. From here on I won´t spoil the script, go grab your comics now!
They are beautifully sketched by Marco Checchetto and colored by Andres Mossa. Greg Rucka took the helm at writing a story that takes the fans to the undiscovered journey that was the (supposed) end of the Galactic Empire. Let´s see what the movie will unveil in 2 months time.

The miniseries was concluded yesterday with number #4 (hoping to grab it in my comic book shop next week).

P.S. - if you love covers as I do, check these variants, they are AWESOME!!!

What are the Mandalorian symbols in the new Star Wars trailer?

The new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer has plenty of information that your eyes might not catch the first time you´re watching it (as a fan, I hope you saw it at least 13 times in a row). One of the things I found more interesting is the Mandalorian Symbols at the entrance of a castle/temple? Is it Maz Kanata´s hive? (when we see Han, Rey and Finn passing by a big robot - pic below). Probably yes, but as many other things, we can only speculate about it at the moment.

Besides the panoply of colored flags, we see some Mandalorian imagery, like the Krybes. The Krybes is probably the most known Mandalorian symbol (printed in Boba Fett´s armor) and it represents a Mythosaurus skull, ancient creature that it is said to have wondered in Mandalore before the Taung arrived (there are other theories about what the Krybes represents, so feel free to check which one suits you best). There´s another symbol there but it´s unknown to me (unless it´s the wheat symbol of the house Fett), so if you know what´s that please let me know.

Another interesting thing about Mandalorians in this new trailer, is when Kylo Ren appears with the (presumable) Knights of Ren. It seems that the guy on the far left is a Mandalorian. Just sayin´...

And, in case you didn´t know, which I think you do, that´s where Kylo took his surname from.

All in all, it was another mind blowing trailer, the darkest one so far! We see plenty of killing, some blood, tears and sweat, scared and reluctant faces but also (finally!!!) Leia and Han in a sad hug, which leads me to believe that this won´t end as "light sided" as in the original trilogy.

Can´t wait for December the 16th...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer #3

I am sooooooooo excited!!!

Can´t wait for December the 16th! Because yes, in Amsterdam we can see it 2 days before :D

UK folks have to wait 1 more day and in the U.S. only on the 18th. But I won´t spoil it for you guys.

May the Force be with you!

Han and Chewie final concept art revealed

As time approaches, more and more things are revealed about "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens". Some days ago we got to know more about how Han and Chewbacca will (approximately) be, in the next movie. There are rumors that the Wookiee might have a bionic arm, but in the concept art that is not clear.

No we want to see Leia and Luke!

Check Movieweb for more.

Characters names revealed

A week ago, Entertainment Weekly revealed the names of the characters that show up in the 88sec teaser.

 

As they say: " J.J. Abrams, the film’s co-writer and director, and Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, have decided to reveal the identities of some of their new characters exclusively to EW—and they’ve done it in a retro fashion that should bring a smile to anyone familiar with the phrase “Collect ‘Em, Trade ‘Em.” "

Check all the cards and read the rest here.

Some possibilities

  

After the release of the 1st teaser, a lot speculation is arising. Here are 2 interesting videos that can help the fans to understand what is going on.

Enjoy!

"Star Wars: Force Awakens" - 88 sec teaser trailer

I guess I watched it 10 times in a row...

And we have a title!

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Not bad guys, not bad... :)

We have the villain´s face

This is awesome news!

Red eyed, a hood, a metallic face, those fingers and... Vader´s mask! Darth Vader´s mask! Or what´s left of it.

About a week ago, Indie Revolver revealed a piece of concept art about (what appears to be) the main villain of Star Wars: Episode VII!

Here´s a brief description of the character:

"A Sith Inquisitor: He's tall and thin and terrifyingly creepy, with glowing red eyes to match his red light saber. He's got some robotic upgrades, like Vader - but no mask. The cybernetic bits weave in and out of him. He's got a human upper lip, a steel jaw... and the robotic hand that JJ Abrams posted an image of."

Two weeks ago J.J. Abrams twitted a picture of a cybernetic hand, and now everyone believes there´s a connection between these two revelations.

What are your main thoughts?

Do you really think this hand belongs to The Inquisitor or to a 3-CPO unit?

Good news!

The month of May is full of great news!

As always we had May the 4th, with tons of incredible deals and bargains from lots of brands. I had my share with Lego, I got an amazing R2-D2 for a very good price. As a bonus, Lego offered a poster and a mini figure of Darth Revan, pretty cool!

Then, in the 14th of May, we had to "thank the Maker", to quote C-3PO. It was George Lucas´ birthday and I´m sure we all hope he still has many more to come.

Also during this month, we heard rumours that a new name was being given to the new movie, "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Ancient Fear". Check MovieWeb for more details.

We also had new from Del Rey Books, about a new title to be released this November, "Tarkin" by writer James Luceno. Indeed some I wish to read!

And today, the announcement that the official filming (whatever this means) had began! All of us fans already some some pics in Dubai of the preparations, a foot of a AT-At Walker or something similar if I recall, but today The Star Wars Underworld gave us this article that you should check.

All in all, May has been a terrific month for Star Wars fans, and we hope it continues to be with more thrilling news and updates about the new movie and the E.U.

May the Force be with you all!

Star Wars: Episode VII Cast Announced

April 29th, Pinewood Studios, UK - Writer/Director/Producer J.J Abrams (top center right) at the cast read-through of Star Wars Episode VII at Pinewood Studios with (clockwise from right) Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Mark Hamill, Andy Serkis, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Writer Lawrence Kasdan. Copyright and Photo Credit: David James.

"The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

Director J.J. Abrams says, "We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud."

Star Wars: Episode VII is being directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer. The movie opens worldwide on December 18, 2015."

This is AWESOME NEWS!!! I´m super excited, finally the cast was announced. Let´s wait for some pics from the shooting.
P.S. - they forgot to mention that R2-D2 was also in the picture behing J.J. Abrams :)

"You will not avoid the Expanded Universe..."

According to Movieweb, the Expanded Universe will be out of the picture... it´s sad for me but at the same time I understand the choice.

Here´s what they say:

"New 'Star Wars' Movies Will Avoid Expanded Universe Storylines

While 'Star Wars Rebels' will draw inspiration from 'everywhere,' the new trilogy and spin-offs will be strictly based on the first 6 movies.

 

 

Shortly after Disney announced in October 2012 that Star Wars: Episode VII is in development, fans have wondered whether or not the Expanded Universe, which consists of numerous novels and other ancillary material set in this world, will be used for this new trilogy, or the two untitled spin-offs. Simon Kinberg, who is working on one of the spin-offs, recently spoke to IGN at WonderCon, where he revealed that the Expanded Universe is being avoided, and that while the TV series now in production might go that route, the new trilogy and spin-offs are limited only to the first six movies already released.

"You know, it's not off-limits, and it's certainly inspiring - I'm working on an animated show for [Lucasfilm] as well, Star Wars: Rebels, that will take inspiration from everywhere, but - I know for the movies, the canon is the canon, and the canon is the six films that exist."

Just one day after the Disney/LucasFilm announcement in October 2012, we reported that Star Wars: Episode VII would be an original story. Fans had hoped the story would center on The Thrawn Trilogy, based on the novels written by Timothy Zahn which many believe is a part of the canon.

We have known for quite some time that the spin-offs would center on Han Solo and Boba Fett, the later of which is being written by Lawrence Kasdan. When asked to confirm whether or not these characters will be showcased in either spin-off, Simon Kinberg wouldn't confirm, but he did say that they want to honor the original trilogies while telling a new story."

 

 

Read the rest here.

Harrison Ford, you are Han Solo...

Star Wars: Episode VII Casting Call Leaks

If you´re young, fit and talented, get your CVs to Disney now!!! 
According to Empire Online, here´s what´s going on:

"If you're waiting desperately for the casting announcements to begin for Star Wars: Episode VII, you may soon be in luck. A casting call for the film has gone out to agencies, and it lists seven character types that J.J. Abrams and his team are trying to fill for what are, reportedly, leading roles. Here are the sort of people they're after for these seven parts.

Late-teen female, independent, good sense of humour, fit.

Young twenty-something male, witty and smart, fit but not traditionally good looking.

A late twentysomething male, fit, handsome and confident.

Seventy-something male, with strong opinions and tough demeanour. Also doesn’ t need to be particularly fit.

A second young female, also late teens, tough, smart and fit.

Forty something male, fit, military type.

Thirtysomething male, intellectual. Apparently doesn’t need to be fit.

What can we conclude from this? Well, very little, but it does lend itself to wild speculation. There have been rumours that Michael Arndt's script has a female protagonist, which this does not contradict - although Bleeding Cool, who originally picked up the call, notes that this is not necessarily credit order, so that first role doesn't necessarily correspond to Luke Skywalker.

The calls for a cast that is largely "fit" makes it a safe call that there will be action, in case that were ever in doubt, and while we're wildly speculating it looks like any romance will be between very young women and slightly older men. There's no mention of prosthetics or performance capture here, so for the moment let's assume that these people are all playing human-looking beings rather than more alien / droid types."