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‘The Force Awakens’ to Focus on Skywalker Family

There are reports about a short-list for a woman character lead in “Star Wars: Episode VIII,” this includes, Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin) and Olivia Cooke (Dying Girl).

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In fact, iDigital Times said, a website has speculated that the new film could feature a fledgling New Republic that is threatened by a group called The First Order and by the aspirations of a few Republic senators to return to the prosperity and wealth they enjoyed under the auspices of the Galactic Empire.

Rey and Finn are attacked by a TIE Fighter.

Even though Star Wars is technically Disney in its own right now, there’s a amusing video mash-up making the rounds today that brings Disney classics to The Force Awakens.

Kennedy’s specific mention of continuing the Skywalker “generational story” hints at the likelihood of at least one of the new characters in Star Wars: The Force Awakens being a member of Luke’s family.

With the new film focusing on continuing the Skywalker story, does this mean that Rey is a Skywalker, and potentially Luke’s secret daughter? What better way to connect with other Star Wars fans around the world, than exchanging Star Wars themed gifts? There are already theaters that are selling tickets for it, so get them now, if you can.

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The Criterion Theatre will host the only early premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in Hancock County, on December 17 at 7 p.m.

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