With less than two weeks until the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it is crunch time for the marketing team at Disney. While most fans of the franchise likely have tickets and would see the movie anyways, new promotions only offer more to tide them over. Check out all the latest Star Wars tidbits including a new featurette, TV spot, and more!
On December 18th, Daisy Ridley will star as Rey in the lastest Star Wars instillment The Force Awakens. But, Rey who? Skywalker? Solo? As the trailer asks, “who are you?” If you can’t wait until release day to find out, a new featurette focusing on Rey may give you some hints.
Another character new to the Star Wars universe, Poe Dameron, gets more screen time in the new international TV spot. Oscar Isaac, who plays Dameron, gives a Spanish introduction to the spot.
In other Star Wars news, J.J. Abrams addressed members of the press during a recent press conference for The Force Awakens. While many other movie franchises offer audiences a tease of the sequel, including other Disney properties such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Abrams said fans can leave the theater once credits roll without a fear of missing out. There will be no additional scenes during or after the credits of The Force Awakens.
Opening in Toronto this past weekend was a promotional exhibit featuring props and costumes from The Force Awakens. Check out PopWrapped’s coverage of the event here.
How excited are you for The Force Awakens? Will it be the best movie of 2015? Do you have your tickets yet? Let us know in the comments.
