I’m a fan of the IMAX format, the original format, not those mini-screen IMAX ‘experience’ theaters. So I was happy to hear that J.J. Abrams decided to film a sequence in IMAX for Episode VII. (link) A new featurette was just released with Abrams and… Read More »Star Wars: The Force Awakens IMAX Featuette
We’re now just 10 days before the first fans get a glimpse at Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the intensity level is picking up from even beyond the highs it had already achieved. A new poster for Poe Dameron, the best x-wing pilot in… Read More »Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the countdown intensifies
Although J.J. Abrams said there would be no more movie trailers for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” that clearly didn’t apply to TV commercials. By some counts the 14th new TV spot debuted over the weekend. Rey gets the spotlight in the first of two… Read More »More news from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
It’s a partnership that’s sure to be strong in The Force. Walt Disney Studios and Dolby Laboratories announced that Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be a Dolby Cinema experience. The movie will be mastered in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos where availble. “Dolby Cinema… Read More »Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available in Dolby Cinema.
Day 91: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” director J.J. Abrams comes to the Star Wars franchise after directing the last two “Star Trek” films. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy personally pitched Abrams to direct the film after he expressed reluctance. Abrams claims he was more of… Read More »100 Days of Star Wars trivia – Day 91: J.J.
There were a lot of cool moments at the D23 Expo, but surprisingly little new information was released concerning the new Star Wars film, Episode VII: The Force Awakens. We did get to hear from a number of cast members in the movie and not… Read More »Disney releases Drew Struzan “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” poster at D23 Expo
For Star Wars fans who can’t wait to learn more about the upcoming film from Director J.J. Abrams, news from the secured set has been tantelizingly sparse. However, now that international trailers are rolling out, we are treated to a new scene or two. The… Read More »New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ international trailer reveals expanse of First Order
For those who found the second Star Wars trilogy unbearable, we have good news. In an interview with MTV News, director J.J. Abrams says no one will even mention midi-chlorians in the film. This is a good thing, any distance Abrams can provide between Episode… Read More »No midi-chlorians in Star Wars: The Force Awakens says J.J. Abrams