Solo takes Rey, Finn, and BB-8 to the planet Takodana to meet with Maz Kanata at her castle. 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 … I don't think that's a secret to anybody—that's in the novels—and the children were in their 20s and everything. Lucasfilm later announced that the film would be an original story not beholden to the continuity of the Star Wars Expanded Universe, which was rebranded as the non-canon Star Wars Legends. A technician then informs Hux that the TIE fighter was projected to crash on Goazon Badlands, a canyon zone on Jakku. Kathleen Kennedy[1]J.J. Abrams[1]Bryan Burk[1]John Swartz[1]Lawrence Kasdan (consultant)[1]Simon Kinberg (consultant)[1] Gajewski, Ryan; Pamela McClintock (2015-10-19). [86][87] (More of these later aired on June 1, 2016. However, they would need to do it before the First Order charges the Starkiller weapon and destroys D'Qar. However, the dark warrior has a difficult time probing her mind, and Rey is even able to push back into Ren's mind. The Star Wars universe is ever-expanding, and so is the list of actors who were almost a part of 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. [141] Kathleen Kennedy later commented on this to Rolling Stone: "He may not agree with every choice J.J. made. Han and Chewie speak with Maz. Leia, Han, C-3PO, and the Resistance leaders observe the recovered map. Believing Dameron to be dead, Finn begins wandering through the desert, discarding his stormtrooper armor along the way and eventually arriving at the nearest settlement, thirsting for water. Rey is brought to Starkiller Base and interrogated by Kylo Ren, who wants information on the map to Luke Skywalker. [132][133] Manohla Dargis of the New York Times stated that "The big news about 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is — spoiler alert — that it's good!" 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. Ben, removing his mask and seeming regretful and scared, holds out his lightsaber to Solo, asking for his father's help. Leia sends Resistance pilot Poe Dameron on a secret mission to the village of Tuanul on the desert planet Jakku, to meet with village elder Lor San Tekka, who has obtained a map to Luke Skywalker's location. Some North American theaters offered special limited advance showings on the evening of December 17th rather than the traditional midnight showing. Ren activates his lightsaber and lashes out in a rage-fueled tantrum, slashing at an instrument panel uncontrollably. GA-97 alerts the Resistance that the BB unit has been located, while Bazine Netal informs the First Order of the same. McGregor's recording was combined with audio of the late Alec Guinness, and pre-existing Yoda audio was ultimately used in lieu of Oz's new recording. Approximately 30 years after the destruction of the second Death Star, Luke Skywalker, the last known surviving Jedi Master has disappeared. The two join Han and Chewie and successfully jump to hyperspace in the Falcon. The First Order has risen from the ashes of the Galactic Empire and is opposed by General Leia Organa and the Resistance, both of which seek to find the missing Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. Poe flies in and destroys the Starkiller's thermal oscillator. $200 million (estimated)[4] Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor. After a daring mission to rescue Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels dispatch to Endor to destroy the second Death Star. Sensing his father's presence, Kylo goes to meet Han. Han Solo pilots the Millennium Falcon to Starkiller Base accompanied by Chewbacca and Finn. After a mental struggle, Rey announces that she can sense fear in him - fear that he will never be as powerful as Darth Vader. As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace. Sinoposis Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Harrison Ford[1]Mark Hamill[1]Carrie Fisher[1]Adam Driver[1]Daisy Ridley[1]John Boyega[1]Oscar Isaac[1]Lupita Nyong'o[1]Andy Serkis[1]Domhnall Gleeson[1]Anthony Daniels[1]Peter Mayhew[1]Max von Sydow[1] 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. 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. [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. Ren angrily accuses Finn of being a traitor, and Finn pulls out Luke's old lightsaber and attacks him in a rage. Solo explains that he was able to find the Millennium Falcon soon after it entered space because he and Chewbacca were scanning for its signature. Inside the main base, chaos reigns as General Hux has already fled, and the other officers rush to abandon the installation as well. When her parents were leaving Jakku, Unkar Plutt told her to quiet herself. After securing the area, the remaining villagers are herded into the town square. 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. 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. [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. Available on. Serkis also confirmed that the character he plays in the film would utilize performance capture. Use the HTML below. [40][41] Although Peter Mayhew was able to reprise the role as Chewbacca,[42] some scenes had to be shot with a stunt double, due to Mayhew's age and physical health. Wookieepedia is a FANDOM Movies Community. He's an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn't be in better hands. Kylo Ren seeks guidance from his grandfather, Darth Vader. 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. [90], Some members of the cast and crew also participated in an official press conference on December 5. Was this review helpful to you? Han replies that he would do anything for him, but when he tries to retract the lightsaber from Ben's hand, he resists. After the vision, she finds Kanata standing outside the room. With no alternative, Poe gives the map to BB-8 and orders the BB unit to flee. Various retailers also included exclusive content and/or packaging,[123] and one deleted scene was exclusive to the digital download. 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. "[14] Arndt worked on the script throughout 2013. Next, she is lying on the ground, in the rain at night. [8] As part of the merger, Disney revealed that it planned to produce a sequel trilogy of films beginning in 2015, with Kennedy serving as executive producer. Production information 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. She attempts to use a Jedi mind trick on her stormtrooper guard, to make him release her and leave the door open. And I certainly, in a million years, never expected to return. BB-8 notices Finn, wearing his master Dameron's jacket, prompting Rey to chase after him. From $49.99. She also draws on her experience climbing through wrecked Imperial starships to make her way through the bowels of the installation's machinery. Hux suggests using the Starkiller superweapon to destroy the government of the New Republic and the Resistance, and Snoke grants him the permission to do so. StarWars.com Gives Lollipops to the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Cast, Hard-Hitting Questions for the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Cast and Creators, From "Blast that X-Wing!" Upon touching the lightsaber, she receives a series of visions. Rey and Ren continue fighting: Ren has taken even more wounds, from Chewbacca, Finn, and Rey, but even so initially holds the advantage, drawing on his rage to ignore the pain. But he appreciates the filmmaking. [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. Ren takes off his helmet and shows her his face. Favorite movie of the year according to IMDb? [78] On September 23, Facebook released a 360-degree panoramic video clip of a speeder driving across Jakku. – October 30, 2015, Galaxy Wire: Clocking First Order TIE Fighters and More! The best place to get cheats, codes, cheat codes, walkthrough, guide, FAQ, unlockables, trophies, and secrets for Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens for PlayStation 4 (PS4). Luke had tried to rebuild the Jedi Order, but an apprentice of his turned to the dark side, destroying all that Luke had built and killing the other padawans that Luke had trained. Rey calls Ren a monster and then proceeds to shoot him with her blaster, but Ren knocks Rey out by Force pushing her into a tree. [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. Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, marketed as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is a 2015film directed by J.J. Abrams; co-written by Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, and Michael Arndt; and produced by Lucasfilmpresident Kathleen Kennedyand Bad Robot Productions. [91] The film had its red-carpet premiere on December 14 at Hollywood Boulevard. 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. Growing impatient, Ren kills Tekka by striking him down with his lightsaber. 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. He had deserted after his first battle because he didn't want to kill unarmed villagers, for the First Order. 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. I thought, even if they do more trilogies, my story is over. The film was nominated in the categories of Best Film Editing for Maryann Brandon and Mary Joe Markey; Best Original Score for John Williams; Best Sound Editing for Matthew Wood and David Acord; Best Sound Mixing for Andy Nelson, Christopher Scarabosio, and Stuart Wilson; and Best Visual Effects for Roger Guyett, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan, and Chris Corbould. This backfires, however, as it only serves to reassure Rey of her own power, she begins to draw on the Force to hone her attacks, and the tide of the duel shifts. She sees Luke placing his metallic hand on top of R2-D2 near a fire, (presumed to be Luke's burning Jedi temple). "[135], On January 6, 2016, the film broke the record for the highest box-office gross for a film in the United States, beating the previous record of $760.5 million held by the 2009 epic science-fiction film Avatar by James Cameron. With Kelly And Michael, J.J. 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[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. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order. Kanata explains to her the lightsaber's history and that it was calling to her. From $19.99. That I know. Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader. Finn explains that he had met and helped Poe escape the Resurgent Star Destroyer, but that Dameron had apparently perished during their crash. [126], The film made its television debut on the Starz channels, beginning September 10, 2016. During the meeting, First Order stormtroopers under the command of Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma attack the village. The destruction of the Hosnian system is visible from the surface of Takodana. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Rey finds a control panel and shuts a blast door on the rathtar, freeing Finn. Poe takes a shot at Ren from cover, but Ren casually stops the blaster bolt in mid-air with the Force. Bala-Tik then orders his men to inform the First Order that Han Solo and the BB unit are aboard the ship. Frightened by her vision, Rey runs into the woods with BB-8. [93] The cast (including the droids) participated in an a cappella medley of the music from the series with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots on The Tonight Show. [88]) Abrams and the cast appeared on a Star Wars–themed episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! When a fish from Oliver's salmon cannon falls on the script that he's holding, Abrams gets frustrated and quits the film. For a detailed walkthrough, click on each of the following chapters below. They are aided by Han Solo in their search for Skywalker and their mission to destroy the First Order's new superweapon, Starkiller Base, which targets the New Republic and the Resistance for destruction. Will Warwick Davis Appear in Star Wars: Episode VII? He also admits that he lied about being in the Resistance. Followed by [44] His recovery forced him to drop out of filming for eight weeks. As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace. Williams's previous Star Wars scores were recorded in the United Kingdom with the London Symphony Orchestra. While Finn staggers to an animal trough to desperately slake his thirst, he notices thugs attempting to steal a BB unit droid, which Finn recognizes as BB-8, from a woman, Rey, but she fends them off with her staff. Meanwhile, the Resistance plans an attack of their own. In the midst of this search, new heroes rise in the form of Rey, a 19 year-old girl and a Force-sensitive scavenger from Jakku; Finn, a stormtrooper who defected from the First Order; and Poe Dameron, the best pilot in the Resistance. 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. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens is a disappointing and derivative start to the new Star Wars trilogy. 61 wins & 126 nominations. The ship is in major need of repairs, so Finn, Rey and BB-8 begin working to fix it. Star Wars: The Force Awakens + Bonus 2016. [105] On November 28, it was revealed that R2-KT, the droid built in honor of Katie Johnson, would make an appearance in The Force Awakens. Before departing to Starkiller Base, Han and Leia embrace, and Leia pleads Han to bring their son home. (2015). By this point, Kylo has taken too many wounds to continue standing, but he still struggles in vain to rise again. [115] Content from The Force Awakens was also featured in the video games Disney Infinity 3.0, Star Wars Battlefront and LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens. [72][73][74] The Force Awakens had a presence at 2015's San Diego Comic-Con and D23 events. With only one option left, the trio manages to escape in the Millennium Falcon. [48], On November 6, 2014, the official Star Wars Twitter account announced that the film had completed principal photography. Star Wars: Episode VIIThe Force Awakens [39] Reportedly, one sequence was shot with IMAX cameras. "[59] On July 27, 2013, a video of Williams confirming he would score the new film was screened at Star Wars Celebration Europe II. [33], Principal photography was announced on May 10, 2013, and began on May 16, 2014 at the UK's Pinewood Studios. Episode VI Return of the Jedi The First Order tracks Finn to the settlement, and launches an airstrike in attempt to search for BB-8 and the map. on November 23. [50][51], Michael Kaplan, who had designed the costumes for Abrams' Star Trek films, also signed on to costume Episode VII. IGN's Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens cheats and secrets guide gives you the inside scoop into every cheat, hidden code, helpful glitch, exploit, and secret in Lego Star Wars The Force … Rey attacks Finn, believing him to be a thief. She descends deeper and enters a chamber that contains many relics from the past. [56] Ewan McGregor and Frank Oz also recorded new lines for the scene of Rey's Force vision. [116][117][118] The company partnered with eight major brands: Covergirl & Max Factor, Duracell, FCA US, General Mills, HP, Subway, and Verizon. 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