New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Teaser Trailer

If you're a big Star Wars fan you're probably already on top of this, but if you're not as big of a follower you probably didn't know that Star Wars Celebration took place today. From this festival dedicated solely to Star Wars -as was expected or at least was hoped- came a new material from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but obviously by far the most exciting has to be the reveal of a new teaser trailer for the film.

I watched the new teaser a few times and I felt like I liked it a little more and got a little more excited every time I watched it, it was a great follow-up to the first teaser. This new teaser was amazing, not only visually but also from all the new things we got out of it. Like the first teaser, this one also just feels like Star Wars but a new Star Wars, you can tell that this is something new, but the nostalgia factor is present. The melody from the beginning just brought a smile to my face, the shot of the crashed X-Wing and Star Destroyer was beautiful, Luke's voice-over, and the Vader mask...too many things to love about it. I really enjoyed how they showed so much more this time around but were still able to keep the story concealed, we still don't really know the plot of the film, nor are we supposed to from a teaser. I'm not gonna go into too much detail about how much I loved this trailer, suffices to say that I was successfully teased. Directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Wars: The Force wakens stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker, opening in theaters on December 18, 2015. Check out the teaser trailer below (via YouTube) and judge for yourself (if you haven't seen it yet), along with a poster of the film.

Andy Serkis Talks About His Role in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

By now you should all know that Andy Serkis  will be appearing in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and it was confirmed shortly after the teaser trailer dropped that Serkis was indeed the voice in the trailer. But with the talents of Serkis that include motion capture and voice performance many people believed in the possibility that Serkis could be playing more than one character in the film, but according to the actor himself he will be playing only one character.

While talking to EW, Serkis confirmed that his own voice was the one in the trailer and that it's the character he will be playing in the film:

'That is the character. There's no digital manipulation. That’s just me."

When asked about the rumors of him possibly playing more than one character the actor was quick to put those rumors to bed by saying:

"Not true at all. I can say I only play one character."

Serkis was also asked about his character, who's voice sounds weary in the trailer. The actor answered:

"I have to be very careful about how I answer these questions. The character… he's been through some stuff."

To the question if his character would come to life through motion capture or if it would be him onscreen, Serkis said the following:

"I can't say a single thing about that. I’m sorry! These things will all come out in the fullness of time, I promise."

The secrecy of his answers is expected and is more than understandable, but at least now we know that Serkis will only be playing one character. I am perfectly fine with Serkis not revealing or not being able to reveal much, personally I prefer those types of things to remain a mystery until the film is closer, after all they have to keep some reveals up their sleeves to keep us talking about the film. Directed by J.J. Abrams, Star Wars: The Force Awakens also stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker, opening in theaters on December 18, 2015.

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Character Names Revealed

In all the the excitement of the release of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer, of course had to come speculation, and in all of that speculation were included the identities of the characters that we got to see in the teaser trailer. Must of us thought we were going to have to wait a while to find out who these characters were, but fortunately J.J. Abrams and Lucasfilm have decided to shed a little more light about the film by revealing the names of the characters in the teaser in a very creative way.

Via EW, the names of the characters in the teaser trailer were revealed through a group of numbered Topps trading cards, giving that vintage feel from the original trilogy. The characters in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer are Finn (John Boyega), Rey (Daisy Ridley), Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), Kylo Ren (Dark Figure), and BB-8 (Rolling Droid). So, we are still left without knowing who is playing that villainous characters with the lightsaber and to which character does the voice in the trailer belong to, played by Andy Serkis. Abrams added that the numbers on the cards are important, so there's also that to think about.

The reveal of the character names was great, and the way it was done was even better, it gives us more information and I'm sure plenty to talk about and speculate. I think J.J. Abrams and Lucasfilm are doing a great job in revealing bits from the film just to keep us thinking and talking about it, without sharing too much too soon. Star Wars: The Force Awakens also stars Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker, it opens in theaters on December 18, 2015. Check out the cards below.

John Boyega Responds to "Black Stormtrooper" Criticism

After the release of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer the natural reaction was that a lot of people would be talking about it, some loving it, other just liking it, and of course there had to be some criticism that came with it as well. But of all the things that people could have disliked, from the rolling robot, to the Sith lightsaber design, even the absence of Han, Leia and Luke, some people took issue and made ridiculous "criticism" about another aspect of the trailer, that there was a black Stormtrooper. There must be either something very wrong with you or you know nothing about Star Wars for you to complain about there being a black Stormtrooper.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens star John Boyega went on his Instagram (via Variety) and addressed the negative remarks by simply saying "Get used to it.", followed by a very appropriate smiley face. In my opinion this was a perfect response to the issue, not only because he addressed the negativity with a short and sweet "Deal with it" answer but because it was just a small part of a bigger message thanking everyone for the support, and I believe that little thought should be put into this negativity. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is directed by J.J. Abrams and also stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker, opening in theaters on December 18, 2015. Check out the Instagram post below. Also, check out the teaser trailer again (you know you want to).

With love xxx

A photo posted by @jboyega on Nov 11, 2014 at 1:37pm PST

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer

The wait is over, Disney has released the first official teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens and it is amazing. After watching it a couple of times online I can't help but feel a little jealous of the people who will get to watch it in a theater today, but I am happy I got to watch it today anyway.

This teaser trailer is amazing, and every Star Wars fan out there must have loved it. As far a being a teaser it is a great one at that, giving us just enough to make our mouths water in anticipation for what is to come. This teaser trailer feels like Star Wars so the nostalgic factor is there, but also has the feel and look that it is a brand new Star Wars. I like that you get to see the new characters and can see that good and bad side, but the story and plot still remain a bit of a mystery. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is directed by J.J. Abrams and stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker, it opens in theaters on December 18, 2015. Check out the teaser trailer below (via YouTube).

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer Also To Be Released Online This Friday

If you were worried about not being able to make it to one of the select theaters that will be showing the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer this Friday, you need not worry anymore because you will also have the chance to see the trailer on Friday. It was announced via the Star Wars Twitter account that the trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will also be released on iTunes this Friday.

The Force is with you on #BlackFriday when #TheForceAwakens teaser hits @iTunesTrailers.
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 26, 2014

The decision for the trailer to also be released online on Friday is curious, but good news for those of us not able to be in a theater this Friday. They are probably just doing this to avoid the teaser shown at the theaters being posted online, but I was expecting that the trailer would be released online after Friday. I think it's a smart move to get ahead of a possible leak, and now everyone will be able to see the trailer tomorrow. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is directed by J.J. Abrams and stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker, opening in theaters on December 18, 2015.

Oscar Isaacs Set to Play Apocalypse in 'X-Men: Apocalypse'

There has been recent talk about casting for X-Men: Apocalypse, the latest talk was around Cyclops and Jean Grey  but now the talks has shifted to another character. Just from the title of the upcoming film and from the end credit scene in Days of Future Past we know that the X-Men will be facing off against Apocalypse, and now we know what actor will be taking on the role of the title villain. According to reports, Oscar Isaac is set to play Apocalypse in Bryan Singer's X-Men: Apocalypse.

Variety reported on Issac closing a deal with Fox to play the main villain in the next X-Men film. The report also says that Singer had been meeting with actors for the past couple of weeks, but their sources claim that Isaac had been the type of actor Singer wanted for the role and the favorite from the start.

Oscar Isaac wouldn't be among the actors I would first think of for a role like this, but after hearing about it I think that it's a fantastic casting. There is no doubt that Isaac is an incredible actor, and is apparently liking to work on big projects since he will also be seen in Sat Wars: The Force Awakens, so I can see him fit in a film and a role like this. I am assuming that much like Josh Brolin's Thanos, Isaac's Apocalypse will be a mostly CGI character so appearance isn't really important. I am really happy with this casting and can't wait to see what this Apocalypse will look and sound like. X-Men Apocalypse is set to begin production in Spring 2015 for a May 27th, 2016 release date.

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer to Premiere in Select Theaters This Friday [UPDATED]

After the announcement of Star Wars: The Force Awakens receiving a title the internet was running rampant with rumors and speculations about many things, and one of those thing was the trailer, a lot of people were speculating about a trailer coming soon and what the trailer would be like. We may still not officially know the contents of the trailer but it appears speculation was right about the trailer arriving soon, and according to the latest reports the trailer will be premiered as soon as this Friday November 28th during films playing in select theaters.

The Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer premiering in limited locations was first a rumor that came from a Reddit post (via /Film), but the rumor was later confirmed by Regal Cinemas who put out an announcement that included a list of the locations that would show the trailer (via Collider). The list was up for a while but was later pulled down and replaced with a humorous picture captioned "Many Bothans Died To Bring Us this Information. Check back soon for a list of participating Regal Cinema Locations!!!". This could mean the theater chain jumped the gun a little bit and released the information too early, so we will have to check back for an updated list. But for what it's worth, I'll put the original list of theaters below.

• CA Irvine Edwards Irvine Spectrum 22 & IMAX
• CA San Diego Edwards Mira Mesa Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX
• GA Atlanta Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX
• IL Chicago Regal City North Stadium 14 IMAX & RPX
• NY New York Regal Union Square Stadium 14
• PA Warrington Regal Warrington Crossing Stadium 22 & IMAX
• TN Knoxville Regal Pinnacle Stadium 18 IMAX & RPX
• TX Houston Edwards Houston Marq’E Stadium 23 IMAX & RPX
• WA Seattle Regal Thornton Place Stadium 14 & IMAX

If this does end up happening, I would think this is a smart move to try and get people in theaters this weekend to watch a movie and check out the trailer. However, I am skeptical that enough people would actually show up just for a trailer if you could watch it online not long after, but I guess we shall see about that. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is directed by J.J. Abrams and stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker, it opens in theaters on December 18, 2015.

UPDATE (11/25/2014): A full list of the theaters that will play the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been released (via StarWars.com). The teaser trailer will be 88 seconds long and starting this Friday Morning November 28th the teaser will be shown on 30 select theaters round the U.S., following the weekend the teaser can be seen in theaters worldwide in December. Here is the list of theaters that will be showing the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer this Friday:

• AZ – PHOENIX – HARKINS – TEMPE MARKETPLACE
• CA – LOS ANGELES – AMC – CENTURY CITY
• CA – LOS ANGELES – Indep – EL CAPITAN
• CA – IRVINE – REGAL – SPECTRUM IRVINE 21
• CA – SAN FRANCISCO – AMC – METERON 16
• CA – SAN JOSE – CINEMARK – OAKRIDGE 20
• CA – SAN DIEGO – REGAL – MIRA MESA 18
• CAN – TORONTO – CPX – YOUNGE & DUNDAS
• CAN – VANCOUVER – CPX – RIVERPORT
• CO – DENVER – AMC – WESTMINSTER 24
• DC – WASH D.C – AMC – TYSONS CORNER 16
• FL – MIAMI – CARMIKE – PARISIAN 20
• GA – ATLANTA – REGAL – ATLANTIC STATION
• IL – CHICAGO – REGAL – CITY NORTH
• MA – BOSTON – AMC – BOSTON COMMONS 19
• MI – DETROIT – CINEMARK – SHOWCASE 20
• MN – MINNEAPOLIS – AMC – SOUTHDALE
• MO – KANSAS CITY – AMC – STUDIO 30
• NY- NEW YORK – AMC – LINCOLN SQUARE 12
• NY – NEW YORK – REGAL – UNION SQAURE
• OH – CLEVELAND – CINEMARK – CINEMARK 24
• PA – PHILADELPHIA – REGAL – WARRINGTON 22
• TN – NASHVILLE – CARMIKE – THOROUGHBRED 20
• TN – KNOXVILLE – REGAL – PINNACLE
• TX – DALLAS – CINEMARK – PLANO 20
• TX – HOSTON – REGAL – MARQ*E STADIUM 23
• TX – AUSTIN – ALAMO – ALAMO S LAMAR
• UT – SALT LAKE CITY – CINEMARK – CINEMARK 24 WJ
• WA – SEATTLE – REGAL – THORNTON PLACE 14
• WI – MILWAUKEE – MARCUS – BROOKFIELD 16

'Star Wars Episode VII' Officially Titled 'The Force Awakens'

Filming recently wrapped up for the highly anticipated Star Wars Episode VII, and given that fact Lucasfilm has decided to make a special announcement. The studio has just given the announcement via Twitter that principal photography has finished for the film, and also revealed that the official tittle for the next installment will be Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

I am not sure how to feel about this, don't get me wrong, the title is great and it is very exciting to finally know it. I just would think that titling the next Star Wars would be something that deserves more than just a tweet, being how anticipated this film is and that even something as small as a title is a big deal for the biggest fans, but that's just me. In the end, the announcement is great and makes the coming of the film more palpable, and I hope this is the beginning of more reveals to come soon.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is directed by J.J. Abrams and stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker, it opens in theaters on December 18, 2015. Check out the tweet below.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens has completed principal photography. #StarWarsVII #TheForceAwakens pic.twitter.com/mFTP9YbKNN
— Star Wars (@starwars) November 6, 2014

First 'Ex Machina' Trailer Released

The first teaser trailer has been revealed for the upcoming thriller Ex Machina, and it is unsettling. The trailer introduces us to the main characters and the base of the plot. We find a programmer who has been chosen by the CEO of a company to be the human side in a Turing Test of his latest A.I. experiment, after that things seem to take an interesting turn. This teaser really caught my attention, I want to see more material from the film.

Directed by Alex Garland, Ex Machina stars Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander, the film is set to be released on April 10th, 2015. Check out the full synopsis and trailer below.

Alex Garland, writer of 28 Days Later and Sunshine, makes his directorial debut with the stylish and cerebral thriller, EX MACHINA. Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a programmer at an internet-search giant, wins a competition to spend a week at the private mountain estate of the company’s brilliant and reclusive CEO, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac). Upon his arrival, Caleb learns that Nathan has chosen him to be the human component in a Turing Test—charging him with evaluating the capabilities, and ultimately the consciousness, of Nathan’s latest experiment in artificial intelligence. That experiment is Ava (Alicia Vikander), a breathtaking A.I. whose emotional intelligence proves more sophisticated, seductive––and more deceptive––than the two men could have imagined.