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Harrison Ford is set to delight Star Wars fans attending a free event in Sydney next month ahead of the release of the new movie.

The 73 year old actor, who reprises his Han Solo character in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is to appear in person at the Sydney Opera House on December 10th. Tickets had been free, but they were limited in number and have already sold out.

Ahead of the release of the seventh instalment in the epic franchise on December 17th, Ford described the on-screen relationship with Chewbacca – Han’s trusted Wookiee sidekick – as like that of an “old married couple”.

Continue reading: Harrison Ford To Attend Australian 'Star Wars' Fan Event; Speaks About Chewbacca Relationship

It's finally here! The teaser trailer you've all been waiting for: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', and while it's not really giving anything away, it looks pretty intense. Vehicles have updated, the stormtroopers are looking shinier and R2D2 appears to have evolved.

Star Wars returns in December 2015

Since George Lucas announced his retirement from the franchise, there's been all sorts of speculation about what differences could be expected from an updated sequel: though it's difficult to tell from the less than one and a half minute trailer. Everyone seems to be in a rush (especially, in a comical fashion, R2D2) and there's some brand new faces, who all look a little nervous as a voiceover booms out: 'There has been an awakening. Have you felt it? The dark side and the light.'

Continue reading: The REAL 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Trailer Is Now Here [Trailer + Pictures]

We have been given our first look at the brand new Millennium Falcon that is being built for the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII, thanks to an alleged photo leak TMZ has published. The new shots, which are purported to feature full-size space vehicles from the sci-fi franchise, have strongly hinted that Han Solo's iconic spaceship and others will be included in Jj Abrams upcoming reboot.

If the photos are real, they are evidence that Abrams' team has decided to create full-size versions of the vehicles that George Lucas' movies only made in miniature model sizes. It will also indicate that Episode VII will use minimal CGI effects in favour of high spec props and spacecraft models. Eagle-eyed observers also spotted what looks like an X-Wing starfighter amongst the other unknown constructions.

The photos were evidently taken in some kind of cavernous hangar which fans are speculating could be England's Pinewood Studios, where much of the movie's filming will take place. Vast sets are shown being built out of wood and covered with ladders and scaffolding as Abrams' vision slowly takes form.

Continue reading: Millennium Falcon Photos From 'Star Wars 7' Set Leak: Could It Be?

J.J. Abrams has written to the cast and crew of Star Wars: Episode VII, encouraging them in the production began shooting last Friday (16th May) in London.

J.J. Abrams is directly Star Wars Episode VII.

Abrams sent a touching note to every member of the cast and crew stating what “an honour” it was to work with them and thanking them for all the “work past and future.” Abrams, who is directing the upcoming instalment in Star Wars, wished the actors well and asked they “take good care” of themselves and “each other”. The picture was obtained by moviefone and appears to have been written on a discarded piece of script paper. He also reminded them of the magnitude of the task they are taking on. Towards the end of his note he wrote “the world awaits this film,” encouraging his cast and crew with “let’s give ‘em something great!”

Continue reading: JJ Abrams To 'Star Wars: Episode VI' Cast & Crew: "Let's Give 'Em Something Great"

Harry Knowles, the reliable and respected movie man at Ain't It Cool News, is quoting a source as saying Jj Abrams' new Star Wars movie is titled The Ancient Fear. Harry says his insider told him back in January that the movie would shoot in Dubai - which was accurate - and that when he took the title speculation to JJ himself, he didn't respond. Suspicious.

The Star Wars Episode 7 Script Read-Through

Knowles says that after following up the speculation with other sources, a guy close to the production claimed that the "working title" for the movie was The Ancient Fear. He also stated, "it refers to Max Von Sydow's villain who makes Pazuzu look like a pussy!"

Continue reading: 'Star Wars Episode 7' Titled "The Ancient Fear", First Images Of Chewbacca

Star Wars nerds, this is your time – the full cast of J.J. Abrams’ Episode VII has been announced and, while some suspicions were confirmed, there are a few new faces to look forward to. The golden trio of Carrie Fischer, Harrison Ford and Mark Hammill will return in full for Episode VII, so fans who grew up with Star Wars have that to look forward to, at the very least. At the same time, there are some very, very new actors – as in people with acting credits in the single digits.

Following the casting announcement, JJ Abrams has attracted some online criticism for the lack of diversity.

Continue reading: With The "Episode VIi" Cast, JJ Abrams Is Banking On Emerging Young Talent As Well As Franchise Veterans

The cast of the new Star Wars movie has been revealed in a new teaser photo posted on the Star Wars website. The team shot shows includes John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max Von Sydow.

Mark Hamill [L] Will Be Making A Return To 'Star Wars' In Jj Abrams' [R] Disney Reboot.

The franchise's new faces join original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels (C3PO), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), and Kenny Baker (R2D2). The photo shows the cast plus director JJ Abrams chilling out in comfy chairs as they lay the foundations for Disney's reboot of George Lucas' well-loved sci-fi movies.

Continue reading: Guess Who? 'Star Wars 7' Cast Revealed In Team Photo

Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford are all currently in London, prompting speculation over whether the original Star Wars trio will be reuniting to film Jj Abrams' upcoming Star Wars Episode VII. Abrams' new instalment to George Lucas' sci-fi films is about to begin shooting just outside of the English capitol at the legendary Pinewood Studios nearby.

Carrie Fisher Has Told Friends She'll Be Filming In The UK For 6 Months.

Not that any of the three have been particularly trying to disguise themselves, but there has been no grand fanfare upon the actors' touch-down in the UK. Since the franchise reboot was announced they have been rumoured to be involved, which is why their recent sightings seems to much of a coincidence.

Continue reading: Original Star Wars Cast Leave Breadcrumb Trail In London As Ep VII Prepares To Shoot

The best Star Wars Episode VII news we’ve heard so far is that Peter Mayhew will (supposedly) be getting his Wookiee on once more to reprise his role as Chewbacca. It seems only fitting that if Han Solo, Leia, Luke, C-3P0 and R2-D2 will all (allegedly) be teaming up once again in a galaxy far, far away that Chewie should be there with them! Here’s our list of reasons why Star Wars Episode VII just wouldn’t be complete without everyone’s favourite Wookiee.

7 foot 3 inch Peter Mayhew played Chewbacca in the original Star Wars films

Nobody else is fluent in Shyriiwook

Continue reading: Why Chewbacca HAS To Return For 'Star Wars Episode VII'

Peter Mayhew is to reprise his role as Chewbacca in Disney and Lucasfilm's upcoming movie Star Wars Episode VII and could even have begun shooting his scenes at London's Pinewood studios. Mayhew played the Wookiee and Han Solo's co-pilot in the original trilogy, beginning with Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope in 1977.

Peter Mayhew Is Reprising His Role As Chewbacca

Rumors began surfacing of Mayhew's reprisal after he cancelled an upcoming appearance at Texas convention Comicpalooza "due to filming" and sources have since confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter that the actor is busy working on Episode VII with J.J. Abrams.

Continue reading: Peter Mayhew Heads To Pinewood To Play Chewbacca In Star Wars Episode 7

Intent on following one of the most ill-conceived and disassembled filming structures known to Hollywood, Star Wars Episode VII has started shooting while the full extent of the cast is yet to be finalised. But there is one exciting piece of news surrounding the upcoming reboot: Peter Mayhew will reprise his role as the iconic Chewbacca.

A tweet from Comicpalooza Con first set tongues-a-wagging. “We regret to announce that Peter Mayhew is canceling his appearance at Comicpalooza this year due to filming,” it read. Now, though, the news has been confirmed, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

Continue reading: Star Wars Episode VII To Feature Original Chewbacca, Peter Mayhew

British actor Peter Mayhew rose to fame after playing one of the most recognisable characters in cinematic history, 'Chewbacca.'

The now 69 year-old portrayed the Wookiee in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, opposite Harrison Ford as 'Han Solo's' trusted sidekick.

And now Mayhew will once again play the iconic character in J.J. Abrams' forthcoming 'Star Wars: Episode VII', according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Continue reading: Peter Mayhew Will Reprise 'Chewbacca' Role In 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

Jj Abrams' new Star Wars movie, Episode VII, may include a wookiee if the rumours currently circulating the internet are true. The news that Abrams might be on the hunt for a new Chewbacca was sparked when casting website Spotlight posted that a man of gargantuan height was being sought by J. J. Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy, Bryan Burk and Tommy Harper who are all known to be working on the new Star Wars chapter.

Peter Mayhew Was The First To Sport The Iconic Furry, Belted Suit.

The casting call reads "7 ft to 7.3 ft tall with a slim/thin build and upright posture. Not too worked out or too 'thick set' especially in the shoulders. Broad facial features would be a bonus," as reported by Den of Geek. The features listed seem to be rather similar to those of Peter Mayhew, the 69 year-old English actor, who played Chewie in four Star Wars films so has automatically sparked speculation regarding who the new actor will be.

Continue reading: Wanted: One Chewbacca - Has JJ Abrams' Gone Wookiee Hunting For 'Star Wars VII'?

In what is probably the first time a light saber has caused real-life trouble, Peter Mayhew got his cane, modeled on the fictional weapon, confiscated by TSA agents in Denver. The 7ft 2in actor, who plays Chewbacca in the Star Wars franchise, has problems walking and uses the cane as a walking aid. He tried to take it onboard the plane, coming home from the Denver Comic-Con, according to the Daily Mail.

Unfortunately, the TSA agents in question seemed to be unfamiliar both with Mayhew and with the light saber as a fictional weapon. They decided that it could somehow be used to harm passengers on the plane. Since canes and walking aids are typically allowed on board, we can only assume that the TSA agents expected the light saber had some actual futuristic properties, which would make it dangerous. Mayhew himself took the whole incident with a grain of salt and later tweeted: "Giant man need giant cane... small cane snap like toothpick... besides.. my light saber cane is just cool… I would miss it…"

After arriving in Dallas, he used the social network again, this time to praise American Airlines for their quick response. He explained that the mixup was on the part of the TSA and had nothing to do with his airline of choice. Luckily, all has been resolved now. Presumably, the TSA agents have learned a valuable lesson – it’s not wise to upset a Wookie.

Continue reading: Peter Mayhew's TSA Debacle: Light Sabers Don't Work Off-Screen