J.J. Abrams

Stormtrooper package details the Empire’s evolution into the First Order

Posted 11 years ago

One of the most fascinating aspects of J.J. Abrams' STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS is discovering what's transpired between the end of RETURN OF THE JEDI and the beginning of this film. There were quite a few familiar sights in...

Greg Grunberg claims that Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be “incredible”

Posted 11 years ago

There are definite advantages to having one of the biggest directors in the game as your longtime friend; when that friend lands the gig of directing STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, there's a very good chance you'll get to appear...

Cool Videos: Get nauseous watching all six Star Wars films playing at once

Posted 11 years ago

Kevin If you've got two and a half hours to kill and don't mind sending your brain on a spiraling descent into madness and nausea, Marcus Rosentrater has got just the video for you. Rosentrater has melded together STAR WARS,...

ILM developing interactive virtual reality Star Wars movies

Posted 11 years ago

As studios continue to push the theater-going experience via IMAX, 3D, and other formats, Industrial Light & Magic is exploring the use of virtual reality and film. With the buzz surrounding Oculus Rift and what it could mean for the...

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First look at the Star Wars: The Force Awakens toys debuting at Comic Con

Posted 11 years ago

After yesterday’s news that Hall H at San Diego Comic Con would feature a major presence from STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, Entertainment Weekly has unveiled the first look at three toys debuting at the convention next month. While it...

Star Wars: The Force Awakens to debut new footage at SDCC’s Hall H

Posted 11 years ago

Disney may not be showcasing Marvel Studios at this year's San Diego Comic Con, but that doesn't mean they won't have their other big property present. It has been confirmed by StarWars.com that Lucasfilm will have a major presence at...

Spoiler: Marvel’s Star Wars comic adds a new character to the official canon

Posted 11 years ago

Last year, we learned that the Expanded Universe of STAR WARS would be rebranded as non-canon. Anything new produced by Disney and Lucasfilm would make up the official canon alongside the feature films and animated series. That means the Marvel...

Andy Serkis’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens character name and image revealed

Posted 11 years ago

With all of the trailer excitement surrounding STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, I forgot all about Andy Serkis' cryptic narration over the initial teaser for J.J. Abrams' film. With all of the character reveals we have seen in recent months,...

Cool Videos: Celebrate 40 years of ILM’s special effects with this tribute

Posted 11 years ago

The evolution of special effects is a fascinating one, and while computer generated imagery reigns over most films these days (often much to its detriment), there's no doubts that a lot of hard-working people have put in a ridiculous amount...

Brad Bird explains why he passed on directing Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Posted 11 years ago

For many, the chance to direct a Star Wars film wouldn't be something you'd turn down, but unfortunately that's just what TOMORROWLAND director Brad Bird had to do. Back before J.J. Abrams took the helm of STAR WARS: THE FORCE...

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