While the NBA ratings continue to tank amid LeBron James insulting the police and fans around the globe, Disney is attempting to boost the NBA viewership by incorporating its Marvel characters and zombie fans into the game. Yep, you read that right, according to the official press release found below, The Avengers will “observe” the […]
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While we have yet to see Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the actor can be seen hosting a Star Wars documentary on ESPN.
Examining the sport and athleticism behind the choreography and training utilized in the making of Star Wars lightsaber duels, Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel, hosted by Mark Hamill, will air Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The documentary will precede the Friday, Dec. 18, launch of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in U.S. theaters.
Check out the trailer below.
“Lightsaber duels from the Star Wars films are some of cinema’s most recognized battles and an iconic part of the most popular movie franchise of all time,” said Craig Lazarus, ESPN vice president, SportsCenter & News, Storytelling Units.
“We will take viewers on a unique journey that examines the connection of these duels to sports and their evolution, from the original trilogy through the prequels, and now to Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” said Lazarus. “Viewers will see the transition from fencing and samurai swordplay in the original films to an increased focus on martial arts and the sport of kendo.”
For the documentary, ESPN traveled to the 2015 Kendo World Championships in Japan to gather interviews and information to explain the genesis of kendo and how it applies to Star Wars lightsaber duels.
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Hamill, who reprises his role of Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, lived in Japan for his last two years of high school and is very familiar with kendo.
“I really feel that kendo has informed so much of what we have done in the films it is about time that it gets some long-overdue recognition,” Hamill said.
What people don’t realize is how much goes into what appears to be just minutes on the screen,” Hamill said. “The elaborate choreography for the actual fight is done on several different sets over a period of weeks and then it is edited down to what you see on the screens, so I am happy people are able to see the amount of work that goes into it.”
The program also will include behind-the-scenes video of actor John Boyega, who plays Finn in the new film, as he trains for a lightsaber battle scene. Boyega is interviewed for the program as is his kendo trainer, Paul Vincent.
SC Featured also traveled to England to interview actor Ian McDiarmid, who portrayed Emperor Palpatine in previous Star Wars films and Nick Gillard, kendo expert and former Star Wars stunt man and choreographer.
New interviews with film director/producer J.J. Abrams and Jonathan W. Rinzler, Lucasfilm historian, are also part of the documentary along with rare, behind-the-scenes footage from the Lucasfilm archive.
On Oct. 19, the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens debuted during halftime of ESPN’s Monday Night Football game between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, with tickets for the movie going on sale immediately afterward.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.
Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
Star Wars: Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel Trailer:
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espnW Teams with Marvel Comics for “Super” Take on 2015 “IMPACT25” List
espnW has teamed with Marvel Comics to create “super” takes on the 2015 “IMPACT25” list, which recognizes athletes and influencers who have made the biggest mark on women in sports this year – 24 nominees, plus The espnW Woman of the Year. A collection of Marvel artists will utilize their various creative styles to highlight the special talents of the honorees and create a super version of each.
To kick off the series, Marvel created an illustration of U.S. Women’s National Team star Carli Lloyd alongside popular Marvel Super Hero, Captain Marvel. Lloyd’s memorable and indefatigable play during the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup resulted in her team hoisting the trophy as champions and earned her the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. The full roster and artist renditions of the 2015 “IMPACT25” list will be revealed Monday, Dec. 7, on espnW.com/impact25.
“Each of the IMPACT25 honorees is incredible in their own right, be it on the field or in the boardroom,” said Alison Overholt, editor-in-chief, espnW. “There have been some truly superhuman accomplishments in the last year, and there is no one better than the artists of Marvel to depict these women as the heroes that they are.”
“Marvel’s mission is to celebrate the hero’s journey—and espnW’s IMPACT25 is a uniquely incredible way to do that,” said Sana Amanat, Marvel Dir. of Content Development. “Like our powerful heroes, the IMPACT25 have made a remarkable impression on the world and this is our salute to them. By merging this exceptional group of women with our mighty Marvel artists we are able to truly capture their super human feats in a program that brings together talent from on and off the field.”
As part of the collaboration, the hosts of the Women of Marvel podcast – Sana Amanat, Adri Cowan, Judy Stephens and Emily Shaw – will be guests on the espnW Presents: Be Honest with Cari Champion podcast, debuting December 7, and will also welcome Overholt and espnW deputy editor Jennifer Holmes on Women of Marvel on a date to be determined. In addition, espnW.com will have exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the process of transforming these real-life heroes into larger-than-life Super Heroes.
Some of the groundbreakers on last year’s IMPACT25 included: The espnW Woman of the Year, Becky Hammon, who became the first woman to hold a coaching position in the NBA; Michele Roberts, who made history as the first female executive director of the National Basketball Players Association; Condoleezza Rice, whose appointment to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee made headlines across the country; tennis star Serena Williams, who overcame several injuries to end the year as the world No. 1; and Little League phenom Mo’ne Davis, whose 70 mph fastball made her a household name.
Watch the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer that debuted on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
The trailer features new footage.
Below you can also check out the recently released Star Wars: The Force Awakens posters.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.
Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
While we wait for tonight’s debut of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer on ESPN during Monday Night Football, check out a mega trailer above featuring all the teasers and trailers edited together.
Kevin Smith has also seen the new trailer and tweeted about stating it’s easily one his most favorite promos of all time.
It’s also learned ESPN’s Adam Shefter and Chris Mortensen have been shelved at halftime for the Star Wars event.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.
Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
Can’t say how but I saw tonight’s trailer. Easily one of my favorite promos of all time. Breathtaking. Tears of joy. https://t.co/sZswi39ZYp
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 19, 2015
So @mortreport and I got dumped at halftime of MNF tonight for special debut of R2-D2, Chewbacca, Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 19, 2015
Disney has released a teaser for tomorrow’s new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer that will be released on ESPN during Monday Night Football.
Updated: with two more below.
Earlier also saw a bit of new footage in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Monday Night Football spot.
Disney announced the new trailer for tomorrow with the release of a new poster and theater and ticket announcements.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.
Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
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Update: A full spot for the ESPN Monday Night Football has been released.
Disney just announced new Star Wars: The Force Awakens footage will debut tomorrow during ESPN’s Monday Night Football, now check out a promo for the trailer below.
We also have some additional details on the Star Wars: The Force Awakens evet happening during ESPN via the Sportscenter Twitter account which teases something special for halftime.
Coming tomorrow…. @StarWars. Monday Night Football. Be there at halftime for something special. #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/GZo7LuYzpU
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 18, 2015
An apparent ESPN employee posing as a Star Wars Redditor has also revealed the following details:
Join us for an homage to Star Wars and its role in US pop culture, the final trailer’s world wide debut, and an exclusive interview with Director JJ Abrams on the movie, his love of the films, and his own sports background by our guys in the booth! All culminating in the announcement of presale tickets for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In theaters December 18th!
This Monday Disney is releasing the full trailer for The Force Awakens after the first quarter of your game. The whole night from graphics and scoreboard are Star Wars themed. The intro to the game gets an opening crawl detailing your hated rivalry.
Seriously it’s the coolest thing Monday Night Football has ever done.
Oh and one more thing.
The trailer will play on the screen at Lincoln Financial so that those in attendance don’t miss out!
ESPN Star Wars promo:
Saw this just now. #ESPN #MNF #StarWars pic.twitter.com/lAkxzyO1aI
— Chris Marks (@alsfastempire) October 18, 2015
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.
Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
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Disney has released a new poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which is the official theatrical poster, showcasing the awakening of the dark side and the light (update: and new teasers).
StarWars.com also confirms the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer will be released tomorrow, Monday, during ESPN’s Monday Night Football, which kicks off at 8:30pm ET.
In addition, tickets are also confirmed to be going on sale tomorrow, with special events and exclusive giveaways announced:
Star Wars Marathon Event
The Star Wars Marathon Event is the ultimate fan experience. All seven movies. One epic journey. Guests will see each of the six previously released Star Warsepisodes in digital 2D beginning with The Phantom Menace and concluding with the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 3D! Guests will also receive a lanyard featuring exclusive marathon art. Coming December 17.
* See below for list of participating theaters.
Regal Cinemas
Star Wars Saturdays: Each Saturday, from December 19 to January 9, at Regal theatres the first 500 guests who experience Star Wars: The Force Awakens in IMAX will receive a collectable ticket featuring unique Star Wars: The Force Awakens art. New art will be revealed each week.
AMC Theatres
Star Wars Sundays: Each Sunday, from December 20 to January 10, guests who purchase a ticket to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens in IMAX 3D will receive an AMC-exclusive Star Wars print from artist Dan Mumford. A new poster will be revealed each week.
Also, join the celebration at Walt Disney World as AMC Theatres and Disney Parks celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The Opening Night Event will take place on December 17, where participants will be among the first to see the new film at AMC Disney Springs 24 and then celebrate together at a private after-hours party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tickets are available online only at AMCtheatres.com/StarWarsWDW
Cinemark
Cinemark is giving fans the opportunity to receive a pair of exclusive RealD 3DStar Wars glasses. There are three ways guests can get these collectable glasses: By attending the Star Wars Marathon Event on December 17. By attending the first show of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Thursday 12/17 in Cinemark XD, or with the purchase of a Star Wars concession combo, coming in November.
Alamo Drafthouse
As part of the advanced ticketing promotion at participating Alamo Drafthouse locations, you can snag two exclusive, limited Star Wars: The Force Awakenscollectible items: an officially licensed Mondo-designed pint glass and the first ever, double-sized collector’s issue of their very own magazine, BIRTH. MOVIES. DEATH., celebrating 40 years of the Star Wars saga!
Fandango
On Fandango, Star Wars: The Force Awakens ticket buyers will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes for the chance to win a trip to the film’s world premiere. Moviegoers who purchase tickets within the first 24 hours can increase their chances to win. Additionally, ten runners-up can win a collectible “Dark Side” or “Light Side” prize pack.
* Participating Star Wars Marathon Event Theatres
| REGAL CINEMAS TIKAHTNU 16 | Anchorage, AK |
| COLONEL GLENN 18 | Little Rock, AR |
| AMC WESTGATE 20 | Glendale, AZ |
| HARKINS SUPERSTITION SPRINGS 25 | Mesa, AZ |
| MARKETPLACE 16 | Tempe, AZ |
| CINEMARK PARK PLACE 20 | Tucson, AZ |
| MAYA BAKERSFIELD 16 | Bakersfield, CA |
| AMC BURBANK 16 | Burbank, CA |
| REGAL HACIENDA CROSSINGS 20 | Dublin, CA |
| EDWARDS FRESNO 22 | Fresno, CA |
| EL CAPITAN | Hollywood, CA |
| CENTURY 20 | Huntington Beach, CA |
| EDWARDS SPECTRUM 21 | Irvine, CA |
| CINEMARK 22 | Lancaster, CA |
| MONTEREY 13 | Monterey, CA |
| EDWARDS STADIUM 26 | North Long Beach, CA |
| AMC ORANGE 30 | Orange, CA |
| AMC ONTARIO MILLS 30 | Ontario, CA |
| CENTURY RIVER PARK 16 | Oxnard, CA |
| REDWOOD DOWNTOWN 20 | Redwood City, CA |
| AMC METREON 16 | San Francisco, CA |
| CENTURY 20 OAKRIDGE | San Jose, CA |
| ARCLIGHT 16 | Sherman Oaks, CA |
| CARMIKE THOUSAND OAKS 14 | Thousand Oaks, CA |
| CENTURY 16 GREENBACK LANE | Sacramento, CA |
| AMC MISSION VALLEY 20 | San Diego, CA |
| EDWARDS MIRA MESA 18 | San Diego, CA |
| HARKINS NORTHFIELD 18 | Denver, CO |
| AMC WESTMINSTER PROMENADE 24 | Westminster, CO |
| AMC LOEWS DANBURY 16 | Danbury, CT |
| BUCKLAND HILLS 18 | Manchester, CT |
| CONNECTICUT POST 14 | Milford, CT |
| AMC AVENTURA 24 | Aventura, FL |
| CINEMARK PALACE 20 | Boca Raton, FL |
| CINEMARK PARADISE 24 | Davie, FL |
| DELRAY MARKPLACE 12 | Delray Beach, FL |
| AMC REGENCY 24 | Jacksonville, FL |
| REGAL KENDALL VILLAGE 16 | Miami, FL |
| REGAL WATERFORD LAKES 20 | Orlando, FL |
| AMC TALLAHASSEE MALL 20 | Tallahassee, FL |
| AMC VETERANS 24 | Tampa, FL |
| MUVICO PARISIAN 20 | West Palm Beach, FL |
| UNIVERSITY 16 | Athens, GA |
| REGAL ATLANTIC STATION 18 | Atlanta, GA |
| WARD 16 | Honolulu, HI |
| EDWARDS BOISE 21 | Boise, ID |
| ADDISON CINEMA | Addison, IL |
| AMC RIVER EAST 21 | Chicago, IL |
| REGAL CITY NORTH 14 | Chicago, IL |
| CENTURY 12 EVANSTON/CINEARTS 6 | Evanston, IL |
| AMC SHOWPLACE NAPERVILLE 16 | Naperville, IL |
| ROSEMONT 18 | Rosemont, IL |
| AMC SHOWPLACE SCHEREVILLE 16 | Schererville, IN |
| GOODRICH HAMILTON 16 | Noblesville, IN |
| CEDAR RAPIDS GALAXY 16 CINE | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| CINEMARK 20 JORDAN CREEK | West Des Moines, IA |
| AMC STUDIO 30 | Olathe, KS |
| CINETOPIA OVERLAND PARK 18 | Overland Park, KS |
| 13TH AVE. WARREN | Wichita, KS |
| CINEMARK FAYETTE MALL | Lexington, KY |
| CINEMARK TINSELTOWN USA | Louisville, KY |
| AMC NEWPORT 20 | Newport, KY |
| REGAL LOUISIANA BOARDWALK 14 | Bossier City, LA |
| AMC BATON ROUGE 16 | Baton Rouge, LA |
| AMC ELMWOOD PALACE 20 | Harahan, LA |
| AMC WHITE MARSH 16 | Baltimore, MD |
| CINEMARK EGYPTIAN 24 | Hanover, MD |
| REGAL CINEMAS MAJESTIC 20 | Silver Spring, MD |
| AMC LOEWS BOSTON COMM 19 | Boston, MA |
| SHOWCASE CINEMAS DE LUX REVERE | Revere, MA |
| NCG TRILLIUM CINEMAS | Grand Blanc, MI |
| CELEBRATION! CINEMA | Grand Rapids, MI |
| NCG EASTWOOD CINEMAS | Lansing, MI |
| AMC FORUM 30 | Sterling Heights, MI |
| MJR SOUTHGATE 20 | Southgate, MI |
| MARCUS OAKDALE | Oakdale, MN |
| AMC ROSEDALE 14 | Roseville, MN |
| SHOWPLACE ICON | St. Louis Park, MN |
| RONNIES 20 CINE | Sappington, MO |
| TWIN CREEK | Bellevue, NE |
| REGAL STONECREST AT PIPER GLEN 22 | Charlotte, NC |
| AMC SOUTHPOINT 17 | Durham, NC |
| AMC GARDEN STATE 16 | Paramus, NJ |
| CENTURY RIO 24 | Albuquerque, NM |
| REGAL CROSSGATES 18 | Albany, NY |
| UA SHEEPSHEAD BAY 14 | Brooklyn, NY |
| COLLEGE POINT 12 | College Point, NY |
| ISLAND 16 CINEMA DE LUX | Holtsville, NY |
| AMC EMPIRE 25 | New York, NY |
| REGAL UNION SQUARE 14 | New York, NY |
| AMC LOEWS PORT CHESTER 14 | Port Chester, NY |
| CINEMARK TINSELTOWN USA | Rochester, NY |
| AMC LOEWS RACEWAY 10 | Westbury, NY |
| REGAL RED ROCK 16 | Las Vegas, NV |
| AMC LENOX TOWN CENTER 24 | Columbus, OH |
| CINEMARK AT VALLEY VIEW | Valley View, OH |
| WARREN THEATRES | Moore, OK |
| AMC QUAIL SPRNGS 24 | Oklahoma City, OK |
| AMC SOUTHROADS 20 | Tulsa, OK |
| REGAL BRIDGEPORT VILLAGE 18 | Tigard, OR |
| AMC NESHAMINY 24 | Bensalem, PA |
| UA KING OF PRUSSIA STADIUM 16 | King of Prussia, PA |
| AMC LOEWS WATERFRONT 22 | West Homestead, PA |
| PROVIDENCE PLACE CINEMAS 16 | Providence, RI |
| THOROUGHBRED 20 | Franklin, TN |
| REGAL PINNACLE 18 | Knoxville, TN |
| MALCO PARADISO | Memphis, TN |
| ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE SOUTH LAMAR | Austin, TX |
| AMC NORTHPARK 15 | Dallas, TX |
| CINEMARK 17 | Dallas, TX |
| CINEMARK 20 | El Paso, TX |
| AMC GULF POINTE 30 | Houston, TX |
| EDWARDS HOUSTON MARQ’E 23 | Houston, TX |
| CINEMARK TINSELTOWN 20 | Pflugerville, TX |
| CINEMARK WEST PLANO 20 | Plano, TX |
| SANTIKOS PALLADIUM 22 | Richmond, TX |
| SANTIKOS PALLADIUM | San Antonio, TX |
| MEGAPLEX 20 AT THE DISTRICT | South Jordan, UT |
| CINEMARK TINSELTOWN 17 | Spring, TX |
| PARAGON VILLAGE 12 | Fredericksburg, VA |
| AMC TYSON CORNER 16 | McLean, VA |
| AMC LYNNHAVEN 18 | Virginia Beach, VA |
| AMC LOEWS ALDERWOOD MALL 16 | Lynnwood, WA |
| LINCOLN SQUARE | Bellevue, WA |
| CENTURY FEDERAL WAY | Federal Way, WA |
| SEATTLE CINERAMA | Seattle, WA |
| AMC RIVER PARK SQUARE 20 | Spokane, WA |
| MARCUS PALACE CINEMAS | Sun Prairie, WI |
| MAJESTIC CINEMA OF BROOKFIELD | Waukesha, WI |
| SCOTIABANK THEATRE TORONTO | Toronto, ON |
| SCOTIABANK THEATRE VANCOUVER | Vancouver, BC |
| CINEMA BANQUE SCOTIA MONTREAL | Montreal, QC |
| CINEPLEX ODEON SOUTH EDMONTON | Edmonton, AB |
| SCOTIABANK THEATRE CHINOOK | Calgary, AB |
| LANDMARK CINEMAS 24 KANATA | Kanata, ON |
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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.
Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Spot
Update: Fandango lists Star Wars: The Force Awakens tickets going on sale Monday at 10pm ET.
Update #2: Watch a Good Morning America promo for new Star Wars something on Monday.
Previously it was stated the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer and tickets would go on sale Monday with the trailer playing during ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
Now an international ESPN Twitter account looks to have accidentally confirmed the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer for Monday as the ESPN Caribbean Twitter account posted: “#StarWars #TheForceAwakens special debut! #NFL Monday night on #ESPNCaribbean. #Giants v #Eagles! New poster tomorrow.”
We also see mention of a new Star Wars: The Force Awakens poster.
Disney has yet to confirm the trailer release or ticket purchase availability.
The tweet has since been taken down, but a screenshot is available:
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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.
Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer: