Episode VI Return of the Jedi Both the First Order, a successor to the fallen Galactic Empire, and the Resistance, a military force backed by the New Republic led by Luke's twin sister, General Leia Organa, scour the galaxy in an attempt to find him. The Star Wars universe is ever-expanding, and so is the list of actors who were almost a part of it. Solo takes Rey, Finn, and BB-8 to the planet Takodana to meet with Maz Kanata at her castle. Han then confronts his son, Kylo Ren, calling to him by his birth name, "Ben". His life is narrowly saved by Han, who uses Chewbacca's bowcaster to blast FN-2199 at the last second. But they've taken it in a different direction, and I'm excited—they didn't use my story, so I don't know what they're doing. Gunnarsdóttir, Lilja Katrín (2014-03-19). [107], Following Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012, its "imagineers" began developing Star Wars–themed expansions to the various Disney theme parks. Language In order to bring BB-8 to the Resistance, they needed to switch to a clean ship, which Han says he can obtain from an old friend. Rey watches as Maz Kanata's castle is fired upon by the First Order. The Force will awaken this year in the anticipated new trilogy and Esquire's obsessive coverage will keep you up-to-date on all the latest trailers, interviews, and news. We had a beginning, middle, and an end. But he appreciates the filmmaking. Next, she sees Ren is chasing her in a snowy forest, in the future. View production, box office, & company info. In addition to R2-KT's appearance, a variation of the 501st's logo was featured as a flag outside Maz Kanata's castle. The destruction of the Hosnian system is visible from the surface of Takodana. In front of him is the burned helmet of Vader, recovered from the funeral pyre on Endor. Williams's previous Star Wars scores were recorded in the United Kingdom with the London Symphony Orchestra. [55], Supervising sound editor Matthew Wood brought in former cast and crew members of Star Wars: The Clone Wars to record various background dialogue. Regizat de J.J. Abrams. Alan Dean Foster's novelisation of the movie is an enjoyable read. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? But because he was right there, passed by Leia, it felt almost like a slight, which was definitely not the intention."[143]. [97], On May 21, 2014, Disney, Lucasfilm, and Bad Robot announced "Force for Change," a charity campaign "dedicated to finding creative solutions to some of the world's biggest problems"; initially, the campaign was focused on contributing to UNICEF. FN-2187 mans the guns, killing several of his former comrades in the hangar, and then disables the Finalizer's turbolasers on the outside of the vessel. Elsewhere on Jakku, a scavenger named Rey traverses the corridors of a downed Imperial II-class Star Destroyer at the Graveyard of Giants. With the TIE fighters destroyed, they escape into space. English[1] Sensing his father's presence, Kylo goes to meet Han. Some of the voice cast of The Force Awakens. Printing Plates are also available for the base set and inserts. Speculation Season Starts: Let the Sequel Trilogy Rumors Begin! Rey pulls herself out of the vision in terror. Scavenging through the Imperial Star Destroyer, she finds a valuable piece of salvage and drops it in her satchel. Initially, Ren is able to see into Rey's mind, mentioning an island surrounded by water. Han Solo pilots the Millennium Falcon to Starkiller Base accompanied by Chewbacca and Finn. Before leaving, Phasma asks what to do with the crowd of captive villagers, and Ren orders them all slaughtered. She sees Luke placing his metallic hand on top of R2-D2 near a fire, (presumed to be Luke's burning Jedi temple). Left alone and aware of what just happened, Rey realizes it is as Kanata told her: she truly is Force-sensitive. [100] In August 2014, several of the film's cast and crew participated in the "Ice Bucket Challenge," an Internet phenomenon whereby one pours water onto one's head as a pledge to donate to the ALS association. [128][129] By the time of the film's release, over $100 million in pre-release tickets were sold, bypassing the previous record, held by The Dark Knight. Inside it, she finds the lightsaber that had previously belonged to Anakin Skywalker and his son Luke. [71] The August 2015 issues of Entertainment Weekly and Empire also had the film as their cover stories. [58] Abrams made further statements on this at a Star Trek Into Darkness conference on April 29, stating, "Again, for Star Wars, it's very early days, but I believe that, going forward, John Williams will be doing that film because he was there long before I was. As the battle rages on above the castle, the remaining First Order troops board their ships and retreat, and Han witnesses his son carrying an unconscious Rey away. Finn and Dameron eject from the TIE shortly before it crashes, each landing separately some distance from the wreckage. The Force Awakens is a brilliant return to Star Wars that evokes extreme nostalgia and led to a spark that led onto one of the best entries in the Skywalker saga. Solo explains that he was able to find the Millennium Falcon soon after it entered space because he and Chewbacca were scanning for its signature. Han and Chewie are reunited with the Millennium Falcon once again. Director(s) Three years into the Clone Wars, the Jedi rescue Palpatine from Count Dooku. Download for free on all your devices - Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet. At Starkiller Base, a planet converted into a superweapon, powered by draining the energy of a star, and capable of destroying star systems, Kylo Ren and General Hux are summoned by Supreme Leader Snoke, who appears as a large remote hologram projection. Yes, Disney hired a perennial remaker to remake the original once more, but then none of the actors were very good either. However, the dark warrior has a difficult time probing her mind, and Rey is even able to push back into Ren's mind. Before departing to Starkiller Base, Han and Leia embrace, and Leia pleads Han to bring their son home. They approach each other on a bridge over a large pit, and Han pleads with his son to reject Snoke and return to the light side of the Force. Growing impatient, Ren kills Tekka by striking him down with his lightsaber. Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV Spot (Official). The best place to get cheats, codes, cheat codes, walkthrough, guide, FAQ, unlockables, achievements, and secrets for Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens for Xbox 360. $200 million (estimated)[4] While very little was known about Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens before this week, despite an overabundance of rumors, thanks to the 2015 Star Wars Celebration that was held in Anaheim, California, we have plenty of official details to start forming a picture of what's been happening in the Star Wars universe for the 30 years since Episode VI. The Force Flows at New York Comic Con 2015! The surviving members of the resistance face the First Order once again, and the legendary conflict between the Jedi and the Sith reaches its peak bringing the Skywalker saga to its end. Flametroopers open fire on the village of Tuanul. Saturn Award 2016: Best Science Fiction Film, Outside Xbox: 7 Levels You Get in Basically Every Game. [105] On November 28, it was revealed that R2-KT, the droid built in honor of Katie Johnson, would make an appearance in The Force Awakens. Ben then twists the angle of the hilt and ignites the weapon through Han's torso. [70] The June 2015 issue of Variety featured a cover story on The Force Awakens, with interviews with cast and crew and images from an Annie Leibovitz photo shoot. Use the HTML below. Timeline Disney and Lucasfilm officially announced Episode VII and the sequel trilogy the same day. [45] Abrams also sustained a minor back injury when he tried to help lift the door off of Ford's leg. Unbeknownst to all, spies from different sides take notice of the group. with Kelly and Michael,[83] and 60 Minutes. While they are working on repairs, the ship is caught in a tractor beam by a freighter. How did Rey learn so quickly what took Luke years to learn? "[135], On January 6, 2016, the film broke the record for the highest box-office gross for a film in the United States, beating the previous record of $760.5 million held by the 2009 epic science-fiction film Avatar by James Cameron. Check out our January TV calendar for more! Poe flies in and destroys the Starkiller's thermal oscillator. She descends deeper and enters a chamber that contains many relics from the past. Approximately 30 years after the destruction of the second Death Star, Luke Skywalker, the last known surviving Jedi Master has disappeared. [126], The film made its television debut on the Starz channels, beginning September 10, 2016. "[19] On October 24, 2013, it was announced that Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan were rewriting Arndt's script. [69], A second teaser was released on April 16, 2015. [101] On April 21, 2015, Abrams appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he performed the "Twizzler challenge" with Chewbacca, in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Worldwide, the film was the third highest-grossing film of all time at the time of its release (behind Avatar and Titanic). [33], Principal photography was announced on May 10, 2013, and began on May 16, 2014 at the UK's Pinewood Studios. The First Order tracks Finn to the settlement, and launches an airstrike in attempt to search for BB-8 and the map. It doesn't work, but Rey tries again: this time he walks over and tells her he will tighten her restraints instead of undoing them. Director J.J. Abrams and His Lifelong Appreciation of, Star Wars: Episode VII Set to Roll Cameras May 2014, Star Wars Day Greeting from J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan, Star Wars: Force for Change - A Message from J.J. Abrams, Star Wars: Force For Change Winner Reveal. Han, Chewbacca, and Finn are brought to the Resistance base on D'Qar. [89] Harrison Ford spoke about his injury during shooting on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon by destroying a Han Solo action figure. Star Wars: The Force Awakens + Bonus 2016. It included all of the bonus features from the original release, as well as an audio commentary by J.J. Abrams, additional deleted scenes, and additional behind-the-scenes conversations with cast and crew. [48], On November 6, 2014, the official Star Wars Twitter account announced that the film had completed principal photography. Flying in with TIE fighters and Atmospheric Assault Landers, the First Order swiftly assaults the castle and levels it, killing many of its inhabitants. [39] Reportedly, one sequence was shot with IMAX cameras. "[109] Lucasfilm has published a series of books and comics that connect Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, marketed as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is a 2015film directed by J.J. Abrams; co-written by Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, and Michael Arndt; and produced by Lucasfilmpresident Kathleen Kennedyand Bad Robot Productions. Listed below is the complete LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens walkthrough. Meanwhile, Finn attempts to bandage Chewie's arm, which was wounded while fighting on the Eravana. [8] As part of the merger, Disney revealed that it planned to produce a sequel trilogy of films beginning in 2015, with Kennedy serving as executive producer. Meanwhile, after failed attempts of torturing Poe for vital information about the map of Luke Skywalker's location, Ren uses his mind probe Force power to pry the information from Poe's mind. Wookieepedia is a FANDOM Movies Community. The film received widespread critical praise upon its release and was a massive box office success, becoming the highest grossing film of all time in North America when not adjusted for inflation. [47] On July 6, Lucasfilm confirmed that actors Crystal Clarke and Pip Andersen were cast in the film through open casting calls in the United Kingdom. With only one option left, the trio manages to escape in the Millennium Falcon. [137] On February 7, 2016, the film was reported to have crossed the threshold of $2 billion in ticket sales. During an adventure into the criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. [92] The event was streamed live on StarWars.com. Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 Sequel trilogy, Star Wars saga FN-2187 and Poe Dameron walk through the halls of the Finalizer to escape. StarWars.com Gives Lollipops to the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Cast, Hard-Hitting Questions for the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Cast and Creators, From "Blast that X-Wing!" [52] Kaplan designed new stormtrooper uniforms for the film, as it was determined that the original costumes would not stand up to modern scrutiny. They then enter hyperspace to return to D'Qar. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Music by However, Bob Iger halted work on these expansions until The Force Awakens and other future Star Wars films had reached a point in their development that elements from those projects could be included. He then asks his grandfather to show him the power of the darkness again, to pull him back to the dark side of the Force and help him overcome his future trials. International Musician John Williams - Back Again to a Galaxy ... 'Star Wars' Theme Park Attractions to Be Based on New Films, Not Old (EXCLUSIVE), Lucky VII: Superfan J.J. Abrams on Directing, 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' character names revealed -- exclusive, J.J. Abrams And R2-D2 Cameo On John Oliver's, Exclusive Empire Star Wars Cover Revealed, Exclusive Empire's Second Star Wars Cover Revealed, Facebook Launches 360-Degree Videos with 'Star Wars,' 'SNL,' Vice and More, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, And Billie Lourd On Live! Fleetwood passed away on November 9 or 10, 2015. As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace. [90], Some members of the cast and crew also participated in an official press conference on December 5. Rey then makes her way through Starkiller Base, honing her Force abilities while using stealth. [9] Lucasfilm confirmed on November 9 that pre-production had begun on Star Wars: Episode VII, and that screenwriter Michael Arndt would write the script for the film. For instance, fans at AMC and Cinemark weren't allowed to wear masks or face paint, or carry simulated weapons. Exciting Lucasfilm Announcements, A New Story From The High Republic, and More! Ten years after initially meeting, Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padmé Amidala, while Obi-Wan Kenobi investigates an assassination attempt on the senator and discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi.