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Part One of EW’s run-up to the new ‘Star Wars’ trailer. Our own world is no stranger to battles over sacred land. It got embodied in this place we called Jedha. Credit: Lucasfilm It was essentially taken over by the Empire. Its an occupied territory… for reasons we probably cant reveal. It felt very much like something we could relate to in the real world. A staff? That’s no match for a good blaster at your side, Donnie Yen....

The warrior seen in theRogue Onetrailerasking, If you continue to fight, what willyoubecome? There never will be a peacetime for him. Here, he has a full head of hair, while in the previous footage he was shaved. Credit: Giles Keyte/2016 Lucasfilm Ltd. Rather, hes a man who has tried to do the right thing by occasionally doing questionable things. Hes on the fringe of the Rebel Alliance. Even [they] are a little concerned about him....

Mace Windu was such a badass. Because according to Jackson, Windu is still alive! He said so himself in a recent social media Q&A with fans. Credit: Lucasfilm Of course he is! Jedi can fall from amazing distances. And theres a long history of one-handed Jedi. Exactly, says Jackson. Has the actor shared his views with the creative forces behind theStar Warsfranchise? Only George [Lucas], says Jackson. But George doesnt have anything to do with it anymore....

It was pretty good, Colbert downplayed about the teaser. This was not a 10-second, slow fade teaser. None of that B.S. Credit: Lucasfilm This was a real trailer. Including what J.J. stands for or what his phone number is, Colbert joked. But despite the intense secrecy aroundThe Force Awakens, Colbert thinks he has the plot all figured out. It has been three decades since the events of the original trilogy....

Thats why its so unexpected when something as standard as character posters drop forStar Wars: The Force Awakens. And it will have to do untilThe Force Awakenson Dec. 18. Credit: Lucasfilm/Disney Lucasfilm/Disney Lucasfilm/Disney Lucasfilm/Disney Lucasfilm/Disney

“You don’t know any of these things when you’re making the movie, of course. The conscience-stricken Finn comes face-to-face with a woman in the shadows of a small building. He raises his weapon … and makes a fateful decision. David James/Lucasfilm (You didn’t think we were going to spoil it, did you?) 3 This shot is from a bonus deleted scene that will be available only digitally. Han does his usual stellar job talking his way out of trouble....

We got the scoop on J.J. Abrams plan forThe Force Awakenson home video. The director told EW there willnotbe an extended edition of his mega-hitStar Warssequel. But therewillbe some additional footage. Credit: David James/Courtesy Everett Collection I dont know what the longest cut was, Abrams said. Probably, if it were with credits, close to two hours and 50 minutes was the first cut. I will say that Ryans an amazing writer and director, Abrams said of theLooperfilmmaker....

Thanks to Ample Hills Creamery. The Force is strong with this ice cream. The ice cream was designed in conjunction with Disney. Credit: Lucas Films (Smith worked previously as a writer of science-fiction movies, including one calledBird Flu Horror.) Check the pints out below.Star Wars: The Force Awakensis out on Dec. 18. Find out more about newStar Warsdroid BB-8 in the video below. Lauren Kaelin/Ample Hills

That’s Rey’s staff in the sand, but the figure doesn’t look like her. Later, we see them aboard the Millennium Falcon introducing themselves to each other. 4 Apocalyptic Sunrise I love the smell of TIE Fighters in the morning. Don’t you hear “Flight of the Valkyries” looking at this image? 5 BB-8 vs. the bomb Again, cinematographer Daniel Mindel is the secret star of this trailer. The originalStar Warswas a story of loners who join forces and become stronger than they ever imagined individually....

Director J.J. Abrams calls this her watering hole. Weve only seen her on the poster a smallish figure with black goggles. Her eyes are covered because they hold a secret power. I see your eyes. I know your eyes. 2 Whose eyes does Maz recognize in Rey? But maybe a better question is who are her grandparents? I maintain theres something very Old Ben about her lifestyle. 3 Adam Drivers Kylo Ren deflects her blasts easily with his crossguard lightsaber....

Have you felt it …? A Spanish-language trailer will be shown at the same time on ESPN Deportes. After the trailer hits, advance tickets will go on sale for the Dec. 18 movie. Credit: Lucasfilm Its split in two and is acting like a massive weapon along the lines of the Death Star. Could this be The First Orders Starkiller base? The sidebun hairstyle is long gone, but shes sporting a galactic updo and a worried expression....

Lupita Nyong’o Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart Daisy Ridley Stormtroopers Oscar Isaac Mark Hamill Joanne Tucker and Adam Driver Gwendoline Christie Carrie Fisher Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill Andy Serkis George Lucas and J.J. Abrams Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg Fans BB-8 Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher John Williams and Anthony Daniels Billy Dee Williams and Harrison Ford John Boyega and Mark Hamill Peter Mayhew and Anthony Daniels Todd Williamson/Getty Images...

As fans count down to the big day, critics are unleashing their reviews of the highly anticipated film. And, those fans will be happy to hear, many of those reviews are positive. You canread his full review here, and see below for what others thought ofThe Force Awakens. Credit: David James/©Lucasfilm 2015 If only the same showcase was given to Carrie Fisher, who is woefully, inexcusably underused as Leia. As for the new characters, Ridleys Rey is a dream....