A new international teaser for the hotly anticipated "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has been unveiled.

The 30-second spot is mainly a rehash of imagery from past trailers, except for the opening shot which is a wide image of the First Order's large army. In many ways, the size and scope of this image is reminiscent of the final image of "Episode 2: Attack of the Clones" when there is a big reveal of the entire clone army running off to engage in battle with the separatists. The camera's upward crane movement also mirrors the same cinematographic choice George Lucas made at the end of that same prequel film.

Also hinted at in the image are the First Order's versions of the AT-AT. The large vehicular weapons were a fan favorite in the original trilogy, before being transformed in the prequel films. Shockingly, the new version seems to have more in common with the prequel's version than the original trilogy, though one could see a blending of both styles.

The biggest change is the lack of a neck on the new machines. That was the big weakness in the original trilogy, likely showing the First Order as being knowledgeable about the Empire's military weaknesses.

This has not been confirmed, though it might be a hint at director J.J. Abrams trying to bridge this film, not only to the original films, but also to the prequels.

That is the only new imagery in the teaser. Aside from that, fans can rewatch such iconic shots as Kylo Ren lighting up his controversial lightsaber, Captain Phasma, and other images of Rey and Finn.

The film is slated for a Dec. 18 launch and should be the biggest movie of 2015. A new trailer is set to debut in coming weeks, and there is likely to be a great deal of promotion coming up in the months leading up to the film.

The film stars Oscar Isaac, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Adam Driver, Carrie Fisher, Max von Sydow and Gwendoline Christie among others.

Disney plans to release a "Star Wars" movie every year. "Rogue One" is slated for 2016 while "Episode VIII" is expected to land in 2017.

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