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n Monday, the last trailer for “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” was televised and uploaded to YouTube. After only 12 hours of the video being live, it broke 10 million views. It is clear that “Star Wars” fans are ready to return to a galaxy far, far away. And who could blame them? It was a long time
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ago that the last “Star Wars” film was released. Ten years ago, “Revenge of the Sith” wrapped up the prequel trilogy, and as far as fans knew, that was the end of the saga. But now that the release of the next episode is less than two months away, excitement is growing among fans, as well as general movie goers. “The Force Awakens” will be the seventh installment in the franchise, kicking off a new trilogy that will take place after the events of “Return of the Jedi.” Despite
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there being multiple teasers and one trailer for the film now, there is still very little information about the movie’s plot. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Peter Mayhew will all be reprising their roles as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Han Solo and Chewbacca, respectively. Kenny Baker and Anthony Daniels are also returning as R2-D2 and C-3PO. The focus will be on an almost entirely new cast, though. John Boyega will be playing the role of Finn,
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a stormtrooper who was left stranded on the desert planet of Jakku. That is where he meets Rey, a resident scavenger who is portrayed by Daisy Ridley. The First Order will be the antagonistic organization of this series, an Empire-like military fighting against the Rebels. Among them is Kylo Ren, an assumed Sith and the main villain. He is as cloaked in mystery as he is in person, but it is known that he has an obsession with Darth Vader and plans to “finish
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what [he] started.” Based on the poster that was released this past weekend, the possibility of a third Death Star seems likely. The last thing that is known is that the galaxy has forgotten about the Force, leaving the Jedi and Sith as nothing more than stories. However, after an “awakening,” the Force begins to reappear. Besides this, the rest is just speculation. “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” will be in theaters starting Dec. 18. MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Breanna Daugherty ASST. MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Samantha Brammer
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