However, the real reason for this excitement is because it’s been so long since we’ve seen a new Star Wars film – and one that captures the imagination in the same way as the original trilogy.
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Lucasfilm and Disney have released a fifth Star Wars television promo leading up to the release of The Force Awakens.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be in theaters on December 18, 2015.
The AFI Awards are chosen annually by two juries – one for film and one for TV – and cite ten feature films and ten TV programs as the year’s best.
Meanwhile, other details about The Force Awakens emerged into the light of day with the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, which featured a few background information on the movie, as well as special edition covers featuring other characters, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Daisy Ridley as Rey, John Boyega as Finn and R2-D2 and C-3PO. When she first came into our TV screens as a fearless leader and a hero from the Star War series, most of us found an instant connect with her.
“It is very much – and it’s acknowledged as such in the movie – apparently another Death Star”, said the director.
‘Starkiller Base is another step forward, technologically speaking, in terms of power’. While watching the fireworks show, munch on premium dessert or indulge in Star Wars-themed food and beverage such as the Blue Milk Panna Cotta, Padawan Limeade, BB-8 Lemonade and a Han Solo-themed kids meal. “I think it’d be fair to say that he is aware of the past to a great degree.” he said.
If you thought the Death Star was scary, the Starkiller Base makes that seem like a kid’s toy.
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Abrams also discussed the psychology of the new generation of villains, particularly Kylo Ren, played by Adam Driver, and General Hux, played by Domhnall Gleeson.
