History Film / TheForceAwakens

!!Tropes Featured in This Film:

* CoolSword: The main antagonist's weapon is a lightsaber that doubles as a broadsword.

* ContinuityNod: The ''Millennium Falcon'' has a new, rectangular-shaped radar dish. [[Film/ReturnOfTheJedi It lost the old one, remember]]?

* ShootTheMoney: Inverted with the teaser trailer, which shows off several impressive shots meant to make the film's props look [[UsedFuture rough and weary.]] Possibly played straight with the shot of the ''Millennium Falcon'' at the end, though.

* AStormIsComing: The "Awakening" speech, as detailed above.

Little is known of the plot, as J. J. Abrams is well known for keeping quiet about his productions. However, it has been confirmed that the film will take place 30 to 35 years after ''Return Of The Jedi'' (which is just about how much time has passed in real life since the release of said movie, averting ComicBookTime). Filming has been confirmed to take place in Abu Dhabi for a desert planet (widely believed to be Tatooine, though no confirmation exists yet) while other environments will be used for other planets. England's Gloucestershire, Puzzlewood Forest, and Greenham Common have been indirectly confirmed as a site for filming according to a variety of eyewitness accounts, as well as Ireland's Skellig Michael Island. In addition, filming has been rumored to have taken place in an unspecified location in Iceland. Set-based filming will also be done in London, as is tradition for the franchise. The film is also the first ''Star Wars'' movie since the Original Trilogy to be filmed on a non-digital format (35 mm film), will favor city models over digitally-created cities, and will have a greater emphasis on utilizing PracticalEffects (such as {{Muppet}}s and animatronics) over use of ComputerGeneratedImages (though digital editing will be utilized for post-production purposes).

** ShiftingSandLand: Filming of a desert planet was done in Abu Dhabi. Tatooine is assumed to be this very planet, possibly being the only planet to consistently appear across every trilogy.

* {{Mooks}}: Stormtroopers are in this movie, along with all-new armor. In fact one of the main characters, played by John Boyega, starts off as one. Only time will tell if his a [[ImperialStormtrooperMarksmanshipAcademy better shot]] than his comrades.

* {{Mooks}}: Stormtroopers are in this movie, along with all-new armor. Only time will tell if they're [[ImperialStormtrooperMarksmanshipAcademy better shots]] this time around.

* CoolStarship: Its ''Star Wars'', no doubt there will be many examples. Confirmed so far are the return of the ''Millennium Falcon'' and a new generation X-Wing [[DevelopmentGag closer to the original concept art]].

* ShootTheMoney: Inverted with the teaser trailer, which shows off several impressive shots meant to make the film's props look [[UsedFuture rough and weary.]] Possibly played straight with the shot of the ''Millenium Falcon'' at the end, though.
* SignatureTeamTransport: The ''Millenium Falcon'' is back in business.

* GenreThrowback: The film appears to be a mix of the [[UsedFuture boxy, worn looking 70's sci if aesthetic]] of the original trilogy (complete with being filmed on 35mm film instead of digital, and having practical effects) with digital special effects, elements of the sleeker new age design sense of the prequel trilogy, and cinematography techniques of contemporary films.

* CoolStarship: Its ''Star Wars'', no doubt there will be many examples. Confirmed so far are the return of the ''Millenium Falcon'' and a new generation X-Wing [[DevelopmentGag closer to the original concept art]].

'''''Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens'''''[[note]]marketed as ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'', though ''Episode VII'' is part of the official title[[/note]], is the first film in the ''Franchise/StarWars'' Sequel Trilogy, directed, by Creator/JJAbrams, co-written by Abrams, [[Film/TheEmpireStrikesBack Lawrence Kasdan]], and [[Film/ToyStory3 Michael]] [[Film/{{Oblivion2013}} Arndt]], co-produced by Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy, Bryan Burk, and Kasdan, and scored by Creator/JohnWilliams. Though Creator/GeorgeLucas is not writing the film[[note]]he did write a treatment for the Sequel Trilogy, which was used for reference in constructing the script[[/note]], he is serving as an executive producer and creative consultant that the crew of the film regularly talks with - especially Abrams. It is slated for release on December 18th, 2015.

The film will star [[Film/AttackTheBlock John Boyega]], Creator/OscarIsaac, Daisy Ridley, Creator/MaxVonSydow, Creator/AndySerkis, Creator/LupitaNyongo, Creator/GwendolineChristie, [[Franchise/HarryPotter Domhnall]] [[Film/{{Dredd}} Gleeson]], [[Series/{{Girls}} Adam Driver]], Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, Christina Chong, and Jessica Henwick, along with most of the leading cast from the Original Trilogy (Creator/MarkHamill, Creator/CarrieFisher, Creator/HarrisonFord, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, and Kenny Baker). Boyega has also noted that his father will appear in the movie in an unspecified role, and several rumors indicate that Carrie Fisher's daughter, Billie Catherine Lourd, will also make an appearance (though the size of her role is unknown). Creator/WarwickDavis has been confirmed to return to the Galaxy Far, Far Away, though it remains to be seen as who. Additional rumors indicate that another unknown actress, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, could be in the movie. [[Series/GameOfThrones Miltos Yerolemou]] is apparently involved in the movie, but it is unclear if he is an actor in the film or just a swordmaster meant to help the lightsaber-wielding actors and actresses get adjusted to their weapons.

[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOVFvcNfvE The teaser of the film was released on 2014's Black Friday]], with a limited release in North American theaters.

[[http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/lucasfilm/starwarstheforceawakens/ The teaser of the film was released on 2014's Black Friday]], with a limited release in North American theaters.

The teaser of the film is slated to be released on 2014's Thanksgiving weekend, with a limited release in North American theaters.

* ConspicuousCG: The production team plans to avoid this by a return to practical effects.

The film will star [[Film/AttackTheBlock John Boyega]], Creator/OscarIsaac, Daisy Ridley, Creator/MaxVonSydow, Creator/AndySerkis, Creator/LupitaNyongo, Creator/GwendolineChristie, [[Franchise/HarryPotter Domhnall]] [[Film/{{Dredd}} Gleeson]], [[Series/{{Girls}} Adam Driver]], Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, Christina Chong, and Jessica Henwick, along with most of the leading cast from the Original Trilogy (Creator/MarkHamill, Creator/CarrieFisher, Creator/HarrisonFord, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, and Kenny Baker). Boyega has also noted that his father will appear in the movie in an unspecified role, and several rumors indicate that Carrie Fisher's daughter, Billie Catherine Lourd, will also make an appearance (though the size of her role is unknown). Creator/WarwickDavis has been confirmed to return to the Galaxy Far, Far Away, though it remains to be seen whether or not he is reprising his role as Wicket the Ewok[[note]]interestingly, he did play four different characters in ''Film/ThePhantomMenace'' (including Yoda, at one point), which would discredit the possibility that he could '''only''' play Wicket[[/note]]. Additional rumors indicate that another unknown actress, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, could be in the movie. [[Series/GameOfThrones Miltos Yerolemou]] is apparently involved in the movie, but it is unclear if he is an actor in the film or just a swordmaster meant to help the lightsaber-wielding actors and actresses get adjusted to their weapons.

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: There are '''eighteen''' actors and actresses confirmed to have major roles in the movie, and ''even more'' are expected to be announced.

The film will star [[Film/AttackTheBlock John Boyega]], Creator/OscarIsaac, Daisy Ridley, Creator/MaxVonSydow, Creator/AndySerkis, Creator/LupitaNyongo, Creator/GwendolineChristie, [[Franchise/HarryPotter Domhnall]] [[Film/{{Dredd}} Gleeson]], [[Series/{{Girls}} Adam Driver]], Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, and Christina Chong, along with most of the leading cast from the Original Trilogy (Creator/MarkHamill, Creator/CarrieFisher, Creator/HarrisonFord, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, and Kenny Baker). Boyega has also noted that his father will appear in the movie in an unspecified role, and several rumors indicate that Carrie Fisher's daughter, Billie Catherine Lourd, will also make an appearance (though the size of her role is unknown). Additional rumors indicate that another unknown actress, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, could be in the movie. [[Series/GameOfThrones Miltos Yerolemou]] is apparently involved in the movie, but it is unclear if he is an actor in the film or just a swordmaster meant to help the lightsaber-wielding actors and actresses get adjusted to their weapons. Creator/WarwickDavis has been confirmed to return, though it remains to be seen whether or not he is reprising his role as Wicket the Ewok[[note]]interestingly, he did play four different characters in ''Film/ThePhantomMenace'' (including Yoda, at one point), which would discredit the possibility that he could '''only''' play Wicket[[/note]].

* ChangingOfTheGuard: Progressively - according to J. J. Abrams's rewrite of Michael Arndt's script, that the cast of the Original Trilogy has a greater presence over the new cast. However, the new cast's presence will still be felt, and will likely have a [[AscendedExtra greater presence]] in the other two movies in the Sequel Trilogy.

* TokenMinority: As with the above, averted - at least three cast members are black. Possibly played straight with Christina Chong, who so far is the only Asian actress involved in the production.

The film will star [[Film/AttackTheBlock John Boyega]], [[Film/{{Drive}} Oscar]] [[Film/InsideLlewynDavis Isaac]], Daisy Ridley, Creator/MaxVonSydow, Creator/AndySerkis, Creator/LupitaNyongo, Creator/GwendolineChristie, [[Franchise/HarryPotter Domhnall]] [[Film/{{Dredd}} Gleeson]], [[Series/{{Girls}} Adam Driver]], Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, and Christina Chong, along with most of the leading cast from the Original Trilogy (Creator/MarkHamill, Creator/CarrieFisher, Creator/HarrisonFord, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels, and Kenny Baker). Boyega has also noted that his father will appear in the movie in an unspecified role, and several rumors indicate that Carrie Fisher's daughter, Billie Catherine Lourd, will also make an appearance (though the size of her role is unknown). Additional rumors indicate that another unknown actress, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, could be in the movie. [[Series/GameOfThrones Miltos Yerolemou]] is apparently involved in the movie, but it is unclear if he is an actor in the film or just a swordmaster meant to help the lightsaber-wielding actors and actresses get adjusted to their weapons. Creator/WarwickDavis has been confirmed to return, though it remains to be seen whether or not he is reprising his role as Wicket the Ewok[[note]]interestingly, he did play four different characters in ''Film/ThePhantomMenace'' (including Yoda, at one point), which would discredit the possibility that he could '''only''' play Wicket[[/note]].

'''''Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens'''''[[note]]marketed as ''Star Wars: The Force Awakens'', though ''Episode VII'' is part of the official title[[/note]], is the first film in the Franchise/StarWars Sequel Trilogy, directed, by Creator/JJAbrams, co-written by Abrams, [[Film/TheEmpireStrikesBack Lawrence Kasdan]], and [[Film/ToyStory3 Michael]] [[Film/{{Oblivion2013}} Arndt]], co-produced by Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy, Bryan Burk, and Kasdan, and scored by Creator/JohnWilliams. Though Creator/GeorgeLucas is not writing the film[[note]]he did write a treatment for the Sequel Trilogy, which was used for reference in constructing the script[[/note]], he is serving as an executive producer and creative consultant that the crew of the film regularly talks with - especially Abrams. It is slated for release on December 18th, 2015.

* HappyEndingOverride: This movie overrides the idea that the Galaxy would be at peace once [[BigBad Emperor Palpatine]] died - the Empire is fractured, but it still has a presence in the Galaxy.

'''''Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens''''', is the first film in the Franchise/StarWars Sequel Trilogy, directed, by Creator/JJAbrams, co-written by Abrams, [[Film/TheEmpireStrikesBack Lawrence Kasdan]], and [[Film/ToyStory3 Michael]] [[Film/{{Oblivion2013}} Arndt]], co-produced by Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy, Bryan Burk, and Kasdan, and scored by Creator/JohnWilliams. Though Creator/GeorgeLucas is not writing the film[[note]]he did write a treatment for the Sequel Trilogy, which was used for reference in constructing the script[[/note]], he is serving as an executive producer and creative consultant that the crew of the film regularly talks with - especially Abrams. It is slated for release on December 18th, 2015.