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So in addition to the new trailer we got to see on Thursday, one of the biggest highlights of the day had to be meeting Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac – three of the “special guests” on the panel with J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy. Each of them were given a moment to talk about their characters, and this is what they revealed:
- Rey is a scavenger in s ship graveyard – then she meets BB-8, and the adventure begins.
- Finn is a stormtrooper who’s in great danger, and how he decides to deal with that danger will change his life and introduce him to the Star Wars universe in a unique way.
- Poe is a hotshot pilot sent on a mission by a “certain princess.” He comes across Finn, and their fates are forever intertwined.
Daisy thus confirmed the rumors around her character, and the combination of the new trailer and John Boyega’s comments allow us to theorize that Finn’s a stormtrooper defector, and he needs Rey’s help to survive. As for Poe, the fact that he’s been sent on a mission by the hinted-at Princess Leia doesn’t tell us much of anything, really…
And there’s the intriguing point that the Millennium Falcon is on Jakku (official spelling!), but…why? And where have Han and Chewie been that they’re so worked up about being back on it? Still lots of unanswered questions…assuming you’re not reading spoilers… 🙂
Star Wars Fun Fact
Surprising or little known Star Wars tidbits, sometimes related to today’s Force Feature.Here’s the video of the performance everyone’s talking about: Ian McDiarmid (The Emperor) reading from the end of William Shakespeare’s The Jedi Doth Return:
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Star Wars Swag Bag
So many fun, unique ways to bring Star Wars into your daily life!Stormtrooper Costume Hoodie – click the pic for details and to get yours!
Trivia Time!
Test your knowledge of the Star Wars universe!Yesterday’s answer: Threepio
Today’s question: What Prince of Tides star was up for the role of Han Solo?