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  • Latest updates on Star Wars Episode VII

    Latest updates on Star Wars Episode VII

     

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    After a ten-year hiatus, the teaser for the first Star Wars movie has finally been released online and on iTunes. The much-awaited Episode VII of the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will open for release in a theater near you on December 18, 2015. The Star Wars Episode 7 news: The Force Awakens last week raised quite a stir. This is a perfect time to announce the latest Star Wars Episode 7 news on different social networking platforms too.

    “We’re very excited to share the official 2015 release date for Star Wars: Episode VII, where it will not only anchor the popular holiday film going season but also ensure our extraordinary filmmaking team has the time needed to deliver a sensational picture,” said Alan Horn, Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios.

    The Star Wars Episode 7 will be directed by J.J. Abrams, the man behind big movies like Super 8, Mission Impossible III, and Star Trek. It is being scripted by Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan, whose earlier works such as Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, with Tommy Harper, known for work on Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Jack Ryan, and Star Trek Into Darkness, and Jason McGatlin, who has worked on Tintin and War of the Worlds, serving as Executive Producers. John Williams is returning as the composer for Episode 7 Star Wars.

    Director J.J Abrams says, “We are so excited to finally share the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life, once again. We start shooting in a couple of weeks, and everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud.”

    The official cast for Star Wars Episode 7 has released.

    Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Issac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson and Max von Sydow will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker in the new film.

    The return of Star Wars Episode 7 will see two new fresh faces. Late last year, Lucasfilm and Disney announced their hunt for young aspiring actors for roles in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars Episode 7. It was an open casting call and the audition covered 11 cities across the US and the UK. Over 37,000 promising people auditioned, while there were huge online applicants of about 30,000. The filmmakers are pleased to announce the two actors selected from the auditions. Stay tuned for the latest Star Wars Episode 7 news to find out more about these exciting new additions to the episode 7 Star Wars saga.

    Take a look at the two new actors joining the rest of the crew.

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    Crystal Clarke studies in Glasgow, UK, and is an American actress. With experience both on stage and on screen, Crystal will soon be seen in her first feature, The Moon and the Sun, releasing in 2015. Fans of Star Wars Episode 7 might recognize her name as she is anticipated to make waves in this highly awaited film.

    Pip Anderson, a British actor and accomplished parkour practitioner, has showcased his extraordinary skills in a Spider-Man advertisement for Sony. His unique talents in movement, inspired by military course training, have captured the attention of many. Star Wars Episode 7 fans might find his involvement in the film industry particularly interesting.

    Stay tuned for more updates as the episode 7 Star Wars saga unfolds!

    “The Star Wars universe has always been about discovering and nurturing young talent and in casting Episode VII we wanted to remain absolutely faithful to this tradition. We are delighted that so many travelled to see us at the open casting calls and that we have been able to make Crystal and Pip a part of the film, “said producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy.

    When the Star Wars Episode 7 trailer was released, fans were in a frenzy of excitement. A series of posts and tweets followed. Many fans expressed enthusiasm over the trailer. Several of the posts were extremely creative and funny. Take a look at what the fans had to say.

    We will keep you informed on more Star Wars Episode 7 news as we count the days for its release on 18 December.

    “I have been Home from SWCA for two days, and uh, my suitcase and costumes are still not yet unpacked. I’m not the only one right?

    “The New Star Wars trailer… wow! It made the 7 year old geek out. I’ve watched it 5 times. I’m as excited as I was in 1977! Can’t wait.

    We will keep you informed on more news to come on Star Wars as we count the days for its release on 18 December.

  • ILM, Kathleen Kennedy, and Star Wars Episode VII

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    When the announcement of Disney taking over Lucasfilms and their in-house visual effects team ILM came, it blew socks off the internet. Nobody saw that coming. But then when the announcement of Kathleen Kennedy, renowned for her work on the Star Wars series, as the new president came, there was no surprise at all. And that was followed by the announcement of Star Wars Episode VII, crafted with the expertise of ILM Star Wars visual effects, being released in the month of May 2015 which had every Star Wars fan blessing them to heaven and back.

    Step one was to woo director J.J. Abrams as the hand behind the making of this movie, and since then, many changes have been implemented on how these movies were approached after the original trilogy. Things have just been on the roll since then. One of the biggest complaints that the old-school Star Wars series’ fans had with the visual effects in prequels was that Lucas overused CGI and animation. The puppets and droids were replaced by computer graphics. Even the beloved Yoda puppet was retired. A lot of the action was shot in front of a green screen. But it looks like things are looking up for the old-school fans now. Kennedy’s Star Wars team has brought in a more combined style of practical and CG, bringing more authenticity to this episode. This is what she went on to tell the crowds at the Star Wars celebration Europe, referencing ILM’s work on Star Wars and its contribution to visual effects innovation.

    The conversation we’re having all the time now about ‘Episode VII’ is how much CGI.  We’re looking at what the early Star Wars films did; they used real locations with special effects. So [for ‘Episode VII’] we’re going to find some very cool locations, we’re going to end up using every single tool in the toolbox.

    She also proceeded to say that,

    I was amazed yesterday and looking at what the fans are doing,” referring to some of the presentations and displays of Celebration Europe. “Using model makers, using real droids, taking advantage of the artwork that you can touch and feel, we want to do that in combination with CG effects.

    She also gave the crowds another bit of news to celebrate upon by confirming that Williams would composing the score. There was still more chew upon when she said that they were looking to create some really cool new characters.

    Brennon spoke out about how the practical approach will only make things easier for the visual effects team saying that,

    What it does for us in visual effects is it also gives us something to build upon. It gives us something to ground our visual effects with. Not only in the shots that have practical sets that we’re expanding on, or putting a creature into, it also gives us a really strong aesthetic that we know to follow in shots that are all-CG. 

    If that wasn’t all too much of a surprise, here is another little happening that will blow your mind. Not only has Kathleen got people embracing the new style for the movie, she has also got many to admit that they need to be looking at the privacy details for this movie in a different light. Kathleen said that with a franchise as big and popular as the Star Wars series and with the internet being what it is, it is absolutely impossible to keep the happenings of this movie a secret. She added that ILM Star Wars innovations have also played a role in shaping the visuals for this project, making it even harder to contain the excitement. That is why, under Kennedy’s Star Wars leadership, they are going to be giving the crowds a peak at what is happening every once in a while!

    That is it for today on the visual effects of Star Wars Episode VII. But stay in touch, you will be hearing more from us again and soon!