Description. The campaign for him to see the film was supported by several of the film's stars, including John Boyega, Mark Hamill, and Gwendoline Christie. This causes a chain reaction to go off, which destroys the base and levels the entire planet's terrain - without the weapon to dissipate it, the stored solar energy begins tearing the planet apart from the inside. [125] A 3D Collector's Edition was also released in late 2016, containing Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, Digital HD and DVD versions of the film. Shaken by the destruction, Finn re-evaluates his choice to leave. Speculation Season Starts: Let the Sequel Trilogy Rumors Begin! Rey explains that the First Order is after the map located within BB-8 and that Finn is with the Resistance. Han, Rey, Finn, and BB-8 arrive at Maz Kanata's castle. Solo takes Rey, Finn, and BB-8 to the planet Takodana to meet with Maz Kanata at her castle. By this point, Kylo has taken too many wounds to continue standing, but he still struggles in vain to rise again. Dameron also tells him that the map vital to the Resistance was located within his astromech droid. R2-D2 suddenly awakens and reveals that he holds the map to Luke's location, with the only piece of the map missing being the one BB-8 was given by Poe. [127], Theater tickets became available for pre-order on October 19th,[80] with many online retailers experiencing outages due to heavy demand, including top sites such as Fandango. The best place to get cheats, codes, cheat codes, walkthrough, guide, FAQ, unlockables, achievements, and secrets for Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens for Xbox 360. Exclusive interviews with the entire creative team als… Ren becomes so impressed with Rey that he tries to tempt her, complimenting her strength with the Force and offering to complete her training if she joins him. [97], On May 21, 2014, Disney, Lucasfilm, and Bad Robot announced "Force for Change," a charity campaign "dedicated to finding creative solutions to some of the world's biggest problems"; initially, the campaign was focused on contributing to UNICEF. Play as Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, Kylo Ren, Han Solo, and more in LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens! We had a beginning, middle, and an end. After securing the area, the remaining villagers are herded into the town square. A technician then informs Hux that the TIE fighter was projected to crash on Goazon Badlands, a canyon zone on Jakku. [124] On March 23, 2016, the film was leaked online prior to its original Blu-ray release and was downloaded more than two million times in twelve hours. While Finn and Rey celebrate their escape from Jakku, the Millennium Falcon breaks down. 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During this time, Chewie detonates the thermal detonators in the base, allowing Poe to lead a squadron of X-wings into the trenches of Starkiller Base. Poe remains behind to cover BB-8's escape. A fierce dogfight ensues and results in the destruction of many First Order TIE fighters and the deaths of many stormtroopers from X-wing strafing runs. She quickly also remembers to have him drop his blaster as he leaves so she can arm herself. She sees Luke placing his metallic hand on top of R2-D2 near a fire, (presumed to be Luke's burning Jedi temple). In Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks new mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past. Forewords by J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy. English[1] Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Star Wars: The Sequel Trilogy 3-Movie Collection + Bonus 2020. Written by [108], Disney's merchandising campaign for the film began on September 4, 2015—dubbed "Force Friday. She attempts to use a Jedi mind trick on her stormtrooper guard, to make him release her and leave the door open. Finn arranges with Sidon Ithano and his first mate Quiggold that he will work as payment if they will fly him to the Outer Rim. FN-2187 mans the guns, killing several of his former comrades in the hangar, and then disables the Finalizer's turbolasers on the outside of the vessel. When Rey and Finn explain that they were going to take a droid named BB-8 to the Resistance because it has a map that would reveal Luke's location, Han and Chewie agree to help them. [58] Abrams made further statements on this at a Star Trek Into Darkness conference on April 29, stating, "Again, for Star Wars, it's very early days, but I believe that, going forward, John Williams will be doing that film because he was there long before I was. December 18, 2015[2] After finishing her meal, she watches a starship depart from the planet and then notices a distant sound. Maz gives Luke's old lightsaber to Finn for safekeeping, telling Han she doesn't have time to tell him how she retrieved it. Disney and Lucasfilm officially announced Episode VII and the sequel trilogy the same day. Special features included deleted scenes, featurettes and a feature-length documentary. However, the dark warrior has a difficult time probing her mind, and Rey is even able to push back into Ren's mind. HoloLens PC Mobile device Xbox 360 Trailer. However, they would need to do it before the First Order charges the Starkiller weapon and destroys D'Qar. Lawrence Kasdan[1]J.J. Abrams[1]Michael Arndt[1] Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory. Finn likes the name, and goes on to use it. It included all of the bonus features from the original release, as well as an audio commentary by J.J. Abrams, additional deleted scenes, and additional behind-the-scenes conversations with cast and crew. Kylo Ren seeks guidance from his grandfather, Darth Vader. After Finn leaves, Rey hears the screaming of a young girl. The Force will awaken this year in the anticipated new trilogy and Esquire's obsessive coverage will keep you up-to-date on all the latest trailers, interviews, and news. [20] Abrams and Kasdan were under pressure to deliver a script in a relatively short period of time, with some of the higher-ups reportedly requesting that the film be delayed into 2016. Scavenging through the Imperial Star Destroyer, she finds a valuable piece of salvage and drops it in her satchel. Ren tries to use telekinesis to pick up the lightsaber his grandfather built, but it resists his pull and instead flies to Rey, who has awakened from her stupor. [66][67] The teaser was shown in theaters around the world beginning in December 2014. Will Warwick Davis Appear in Star Wars: Episode VII? [68] Earlier that November, J.J. Abrams made a cameo on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, in which he could be seen directing R2-D2 on the set of The Force Awakens. But because he was right there, passed by Leia, it felt almost like a slight, which was definitely not the intention."[143]. Rey is brought to Starkiller Base and interrogated by Kylo Ren, who wants information on the map to Luke Skywalker. Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 as seen in Rey's Force vision. Feeling responsible and blaming himself for the failure, Luke went into exile. In addition to R2-KT's appearance, a variation of the 501st's logo was featured as a flag outside Maz Kanata's castle. Leia, Han, C-3PO, and the Resistance leaders observe the recovered map. However, Chewbacca arrives with the Millennium Falcon to rescue them. Returning to the Resurgent-class Star Destroyer Finalizer, FN-2187 is overwhelmed with emotions because of the death of his squadmate and the massacre of the villagers. It is revealed that Han and Leia are aware that their son is Kylo Ren, and that their son's fall to the dark side, despite Luke's efforts to guide him, caused them to separate, with Han returning to his smuggling business and Leia spearheading the activities of the Resistance. Meanwhile, Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side without falling into the Emperor's trap. Before they can continue their conversation and escape, the TIE is hit by a missile fired from the Finalizer, sending it spiraling towards the planet below. After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. Next, she sees Ren is chasing her in a snowy forest, in the future. "[19] On October 24, 2013, it was announced that Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan were rewriting Arndt's script. Han replies that he would do anything for him, but when he tries to retract the lightsaber from Ben's hand, he resists. Alan Dean Foster's novelisation of the movie is an enjoyable read. [121], The merchandise garnered criticism as it lacked Rey's presence: Hasbro announced it would rerelease its Force Awakens Monopoly set to include her after it excluded her in favor of Darth Vader, who is not in the movie. Without exchanging any words, Rey presents him with his father's lightsaber. Timeline Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer (Official), Fully Operational Fandom: The Waiting Is the Hardest (and Maybe Greatest) Part, Fully Operational Fandom: Pumpkins from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, Social Scanner: Halloween Edition! Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. I don't think that's a secret to anybody—that's in the novels—and the children were in their 20s and everything. 135 minutes[3] After the vision, she finds Kanata standing outside the room. Now on Digital HD and Blu-ray™ + DVD! As the firefight rages, back on D'Qar Leia has to sit down when she feels Han die through the Force, squeezing her eyes shut against the tears. "[109] Lucasfilm has published a series of books and comics that connect Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. Rey, as well as a rogue stormtrooper and two smugglers, are thrown into the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the daunting legions of the First Order. Distributie Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega. [89] Harrison Ford spoke about his injury during shooting on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon by destroying a Han Solo action figure. A desperate and terrified Finn comes to her aid immediately. Making his way to the crash, Finn finds Poe's jacket, but no other sign of the man, and the fighter sinks into the sand. I am not sure whether the director failed (in this respect too) or the casting crew were working on a tight budget. The surviving members of the resistance face the First Order once again, and the legendary conflict between the Jedi and the Sith reaches its peak bringing the Skywalker saga to its end. [62], The first teaser trailer—released early due to both fan demand and Abrams' request[63][64]—was announced via the Bad Robot Productions Twitter account, with a note from Abrams saying fans will see a "tiny peek at what we're working on. He also admits that he lied about being in the Resistance. The Resistance is victorious, freeing Finn, Han, and Chewbacca. During the fighting at the castle, Finn wields the lightsaber to kill one stormtrooper before he is overpowered by FN-2199, a former squadmate of Finn's. Director J.J. 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[6], Star Wars: Episode VII had already been in development for several months as of the Disney–Lucasfilm merger, and Lucas had written the story treatments for each of the three upcoming films. After BB-8 displays a projection of the map, Han explains that after Luke disappeared, there were many parties that went searching for him. Ren activates his lightsaber and lashes out in a rage-fueled tantrum, slashing at an instrument panel uncontrollably. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens introduces new gameplay mechanics, including the enhanced Multi-Builds system, where players can choose from multiple building options to advance the game, or engage in intense new Blaster Battles for the first time, utilizing surrounding environments to drive back the First Order.” With Kelly And Michael, J.J. 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Series She also draws on her experience climbing through wrecked Imperial starships to make her way through the bowels of the installation's machinery. [140], According to Robert Iger's 2019 memoir The Ride of a Lifetime, George Lucas was not pleased with the film, feeling that it lacked creativity or innovation. Rey returns to Finn, despairing that Finn is not waking up and that they are trapped on the rupturing planet. Inside, Poe fires volley after volley of torpedoes into the oscillator, destroying the Starkiller's thermal oscillator thirty seconds before it finishes draining the sun to completely charge its primary weapon. "[103] On November 5, 2015, director J.J. Abrams screened an unfinished version of the film for Daniel Fleetwood, a 32-year-old Star Wars fan with an aggressive form of cancer, who was likely to die before the film's release. Kanata explains to her the lightsaber's history and that it was calling to her. It doesn't work, but Rey tries again: this time he walks over and tells her he will tighten her restraints instead of undoing them. He ducks inside an empty shuttle to take his helmet off, breathing heavily, but Phasma notices him and tells him to submit his blaster for inspection, having earlier noticed that he did not fire a shot. The No. Knowing he would be punished and re-evaluated for not firing on the villagers, and with his faith in the First Order severely shaken, he decides to desert. [104] The film was also made available for viewing by astronauts on the International Space Station. [102] In August 2015, Lucasfilm and HP began a two-month program called "Art Awakens," in which people submitted art inspired by The Force Awakens, of which a certain number were chosen for an art exhibit, the proceeds of which went to "Force for Change. Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. Thank you from the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Upon boarding their old vessel, Han and Chewie go about inspecting their ship and find the two stowaways, Rey and Finn, who he assumes were the thieves that had stolen the Falcon. It is currently the fourth highest-grossing film of all time (behind Avengers: Endgame, Avatar and Titanic). That I know. Kylo Ren probes Poe Dameron for information about the map. [99] J.J. Abrams later released a YouTube video in which he announced that the contest had raised $4.26 million. Ren is already badly injured, bleeding out of his abdomen from the bowcaster wound, but even so is too much for Finn. Favorite movie of the year according to IMDb? Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Star Wars Episode 7 script still not finalized - Movies News - Digital Spy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The Visual Dictionary. The Force Awakens is a brilliant return to Star Wars that evokes extreme nostalgia and led to a spark that led onto one of the best entries in the Skywalker saga. Abrams said he was not involved much in the merchandising, and that when "I read that she wasn't in the Monopoly game and was quickly making phone calls about this because if it were true — and it is true, and now Hasbro, of course, has said they're going to put Rey in — it doesn't quite make sense why she wouldn't be there. J.J. Abrams[1] Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Best Buy Exclusive SteelBook Blu-ray Combo Pack, Best Buy Exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack product layout, Disney Store Exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack Lithograph Set, Disney Store Exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack Lithograph Set (Rey and BB-8), Disney Store Exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack Lithograph Set (Kylo Ren), Disney Store Exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack Lithograph Set (Han Solo and Chewbacca), Disney Store Exclusive Blu-ray Combo Pack Lithograph Set (Jakku). Star Wars Saga Children's Books: Meet the Authors, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, and More Coming to, J.J. 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[75][76] At the latter, it was revealed that Drew Struzan had returned to create poster art for the film, including a poster exclusive to the event. In order to bring BB-8 to the Resistance, they needed to switch to a clean ship, which Han says he can obtain from an old friend. [45] Abrams also sustained a minor back injury when he tried to help lift the door off of Ford's leg. After the Rebels are brutally overpowered by the Empire on the ice planet Hoth, Luke Skywalker begins Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued by Darth Vader and a bounty hunter named Boba Fett all over the galaxy. Some of the voice cast of The Force Awakens. General Hux commands the firing of the Starkiller superweapon. When Kylo discovers that Rey escaped, he throws another fit of rage, slashing at her empty restraint chair. After fixing the ship, Han questions Finn and Rey, wondering why they are fugitives. Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 9-Movie Collection + Bonus 2020. [90], Some members of the cast and crew also participated in an official press conference on December 5. With the TIE fighters destroyed, they escape into space. She follows the screams. There, she encounters BB-8 struggling against being captured by a green-skinned humanoid scavenger named Teedo. He said, "Had Chewbacca not been where he was, you probably wouldn't have thought of it. While very little was known about Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens before this week, despite an overabundance of rumors, thanks to the 2015 Star Wars Celebration that was held in Anaheim, California, we have plenty of official details to start forming a picture of what's been happening in the Star Wars universe for the 30 years since Episode VI. [110][111] A novelization was released,[112] as well as a number of other titles directly connected to the film, such as an art book,[113] a character anthology,[114] and Ultimate Sticker Collection. Before leaving, Phasma asks what to do with the crowd of captive villagers, and Ren orders them all slaughtered. The record was reached less than three weeks after release. After stormtrooper FN-2187 is deployed, FN-2003 is hit with blaster fire by Poe. Elsewhere on Jakku, a scavenger named Rey traverses the corridors of a downed Imperial II-class Star Destroyer at the Graveyard of Giants. Rey, Finn, and BB-8 attempt to flee towards a Quadjumper, but TIE/fo fighters destroy it. They approach each other on a bridge over a large pit, and Han pleads with his son to reject Snoke and return to the light side of the Force. Kanata then reveals that she herself is Force-sensitive; although she was never a Jedi, she can simply close her eyes and feel the light of the Force within herself, and recognizes that Rey can do this too. BB-8 notices Finn, wearing his master Dameron's jacket, prompting Rey to chase after him. The Force calls her to Maz's curio box, an ancient Wroshyr wood chest. He then asks his grandfather to show him the power of the darkness again, to pull him back to the dark side of the Force and help him overcome his future trials. Ren insists that his father means nothing to him, and with Snoke's training, he would not be seduced to the light side of the Force. [128][129] By the time of the film's release, over $100 million in pre-release tickets were sold, bypassing the previous record, held by The Dark Knight. [130], Some theater chains limited the types of cosplay allowed at screenings of the film. [Source]. The test is a success and Hosnian Prime, the current elected home of the Galactic Senate, all other astronomical bodies in the system, and an unknown percentage of the New Republic fleet are annihilated by the First Order's superweapon.