Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (USE SPOILER TAGS!)

[aiman04]

Here’s the incredibly detailed ‘Star Wars Episode VII’ Stormtrooper toy fans will be going crazy over at San Diego Comic-Con

Phase I. From its earliest appearance during the Clone Wars, the iconic white armor of the Clone Trooper symbolized galactic peace and stability. Its design reflected the stark aesthetic of its Kaminoan creators, but it also drew inspiration from the Mandalorian shock trooper armor worn by clone template Jango Fett. Although Phase I armor offered superior protection in combat, it was uncomfortable to wear, particularly while seated.

The Phase II armor was “significantly more comfortable.” It was also significantly cooler.

Phase III consists of the classic Stormtrooper look from the original trilogy —a “symbol for terror and oppression.”

Phase IV the First Order Stormtrooper. Details on the new Stormtroopers are scarce. We’re not surprised. Disney has been keeping everything “Episode VII” related under lock in key until the film’s release — especially when it comes to merchandising.

The evolution:



Article and more pictures here:

http://www.businessinsider.my/star-w...0c7PGp91GVS.97

[Riddler The Slag]

Potential plot point included in the new Star Wars: Battlefront game.

Amazon Bonus Offer: Pre-order and be the first to battle on planet Jakku with 2 additional maps
Pre-order Star Wars™ Battlefront™ and on December 1st, 2015, be among the first players to experience the

[Show spoiler]Battle of Jakku*, the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet in the Outer Rim. Taking place in the aftermath of the Rebel victory in the Battle of Endor, players will experience the events that created the massive, battle-scarred landscape of Jakku shown in Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™

. Players who pre-order Star Wars Battlefront can fight the battle one week early. All other players will get access to this content on December 8th, 2015.

http://www.amazon.com/STAR-WARS-Batt...NZK772M83F7T9A

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EW SDCC cover.



http://www.starwarsunderworld.com/20...cover.html?m=1

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Comic-Con:
What you'll see … and what you won't

No trailer, but Lucasfilm has other surprises planned for San Diego's geekstravaganza



“Your eyes can deceive you. Don’t trust them.” So says Obi-Wan Kenobi, but Entertainment Weekly has learned some details about the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens panel at San Diego Comic-Con that you can count on.

First of all, the presentation this Friday afternoon will not include a trailer or any new clips of the movie. The next trailer will be coming in the fall, according to sources with knowledge of the project.

But don’t go hurling your cup of blue milk at the wall just yet. There will be other surprises.

Roughly six months before the Dec. 18 release, the Comic-Con panel will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the highly secretive film, which was completely locked down to press during production. (It’s still locked down. Lucasfilm and parent company Disney declined requests for comment.)

Director J.J. Abrams, screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan, and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy are already confirmed as part of the panel, which will be moderated by Nerdist impresario and Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick.

Although EW hasn’t learned just which of the cast members will be joining them, our spies say there will be several actors who haven’t yet spoken publicly about their roles venturing onstage in Hall H.

In advance of The Force Awakens panel, there will be two publishing presentations Friday morning about upcoming Star Wars books, but those will also be somewhat restricted in what they can reveal.

Chuck Wendig (Blackbirds, Under the Empyrean Sky), author of the novel Star Wars: Aftermath, will be discussing his personal history with the galaxy far, far away during a Friday morning panel, but won’t be able to dive too deeply into the plot of his book, which explores the battles between the Empire and the Rebellion following the events of Return of the Jedi. Much of that will remain under wraps until closer to the book’s Sept. 4 debut.

A panel for middle-grade books will have more to reveal, since most of their stories are retellings of the original trilogy. Alexandra Bracken (the Darkest Minds series), will discuss The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy—a is series of first-person perspectives from Leia, Luke, and Han about the events from the original Star Wars.

Adam Gidwitz (A Tale Dark and Grim series), will explore retelling The Empire Strikes Back from Luke’s perspective in So You Want To Be a Jedi, and Tom Angleberger (The Star Wars Origami books), will share his quest to bring humor to Return of the Jedi with Beware the Power of the Dark Side.

Finally, Tony Diterlizzi (The Spiderwick Chronicles) will showcase his picture book retelling of the original trilogy, illustrated with artwork by the late Ralph McQuarrie, the concept artist who devised the look for much of George Lucas’s universe.

Before The Force Awakens trailer hits this fall, there will be even more Star Wars at Disney’s D23 fan convention in Anaheim this August. Until then, remember these words of wisdom from The Emperor …

Emperor Arrives - Patience My Friend.wmv - YouTube

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/06...omic-con-panel

[spanky87]

Originally Posted by aiman04

Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Comic-Con:
What you'll see … and what you won't

No trailer, but Lucasfilm has other surprises planned for San Diego's geekstravaganza

“Your eyes can deceive you. Don’t trust them.” So says Obi-Wan Kenobi, but Entertainment Weekly has learned some details about the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens panel at San Diego Comic-Con that you can count on.

First of all, the presentation this Friday afternoon will not include a trailer or any new clips of the movie. The next trailer will be coming in the fall, according to sources with knowledge of the project.

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Brian Cameron ‏@Jedi_Alba
Brian Cameron retweeted Jesse Tschopp
Agree with @MakingStarWars here. But I'd add the crawl to the list too. I've heard it will be released at SDCC.

https://twitter.com/Jedi_Alba/status/618191816895131648

[Riddler The Slag]

Crawl huh? That could be interesting.

[coolkev1701]

No new trailer at SDCC? About time to get a real, full trailer for this movie which is coming out in less than six months. Keeping those cards pretty close to the vest, aren't you, J. J.?

[Riddler The Slag]

Originally Posted by coolkev1701

No new trailer at SDCC? About time to get a real, full trailer for this movie which is coming out in less than six months. Keeping those cards pretty close to the vest, aren't you, J. J.?

Patience. We will have a trailer come August or September.

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by coolkev1701

No new trailer at SDCC? About time to get a real, full trailer for this movie which is coming out in less than six months. Keeping those cards pretty close to the vest, aren't you, J. J.?

Which isn't a surprise, he's famous for it (Cloverfield, Super 8, etc.).

[MechaGodzilla]

I'm not really upset by the absence of a new trailer at SDCC. The movie isn't out 'til December, it makes sense to save the marketing for when it's really needed. The first two teasers are as much as I could've hoped for this early, and I don't want them to go overboard and spam trailers throughout the year.

[Eggplantmann]

Realistically this movie needs no promotion. I would go see it without any teasers, trailers, posters etc

[Will.]

Originally Posted by Eggplantmann

Realistically this movie needs no promotion. I would go see it without any teasers, trailers, posters etc

Me too! I'm trying to convince myself to resist watching any new trailers.

[GC Riot]

Originally Posted by Will.

Me too! I'm trying to convince myself to resist watching any new trailers.

Yeah, in theory, Disney could make this one of the cheapest marketing campaigns ever...
"Hey guys, there's this new Star Wars film coming..."
SOLD!

[DisneyBlu]

From SDCC:

[Riddler The Slag]

The line for the Comic Con Episode VII panel is going to be insane and dwarf anything Twilight was able to pull off.

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by Riddler The Slag

The line for the Comic Con Episode VII panel is going to be insane and dwarf anything Twilight was able to pull off.

Twilight is kind of a low bar for Star Wars to hurdle.

[Riddler The Slag]

EW on a theory of Obi-Wan and Episode VII.

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/08...obi-wan-theory

[DisneyBlu]

The Star Wars app is now available (for free):

The Star Wars app is your official mobile connection to a galaxy far, far away. With a dynamic interface, the Star Wars app immerses you in breaking news, rich media, social updates, special events, and interactive features.

Available On: Android™, iPhone®

Here’s where the fun begins:

● Get instant notifications on big announcements, including trailer releases and movie news

● Theme your app with Light Side, Dark Side, or Droid interfaces, each containing different designs, sounds, and animations

● Unlock 3D characters from Star Wars: The Force Awakens using a special Augmented Reality camera feature

● Take and share a Star Wars “selfie” in various iconic costumes and settings, including Jedi, Princess Leia (with hair buns), Han Solo’s carbon freeze, and more

● Get Star Wars-themed weather and five-day forecasts, featuring original art and parallax effects of in-universe planets and locales

● Wield a lightsaber and hone your skills against a training remote, as seen in Star Wars: A New Hope

● Share animated GIFs with your friends and family of memorable scenes and characters from the Star Wars movies and TV shows, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars Rebels

● Discover behind-the-scenes fun facts with This Day In Star Wars History

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● Count down to major releases like Star Wars: The Force Awakens with an always-running timer

● Sign up for Star Wars ID and join the growing Star Wars fan community; choose an avatar, create your own handle, and build a connected profile

● Read official Star Wars news and blogs from StarWars.com, as well as app-exclusive content, including the latest on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, creator interviews, and more

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Always in motion is the future. This app will continue to grow, evolve, and become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.

http://www.starwars.com/games-apps/star-wars-app

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