'Star Wars Episode 7' Plot, News, Characters & Release Date: New Movie Gets Official Title, Fans React
As the movie finished its final day of shooting, "Star Wars: Episode VII" is now officially titled "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," according to an announcement Thursday on StarWars.com.
People are tweeting what they think of the new title.
Jedi Timelord tweeted, "I personally love the Episode VII title. It has a throwback vibe to it, can't wait!"
Chris Holliday tweeted, "The Force Awakens? Was it sleeping, after Return of the Jedi? Was it like, 'Whew, after all that crap, I need a nap.' #TheForceAwakens."
Matt Brothers tweeted, "Episode VII is #TheForceAwakens -- not bad but will it be followed by Episode VIII 'The Force takes a Power Nap?'"
Jay Sacher tweeted, "Don't quite roll off the tongue, do she? Though it beats Attack of the Clones.#TheForceAwakens."
"Star Wars'" new movie was filmed in London's Pinewood Studio, County Kerry, and Abu Dhabi. Cast members were asked to keep the production a secret.
Although photos of the production leaked, Adirector J.J. Abrams' cast did their best to keep their lips sealed.
The film takes place 30 years after the events of the original "Star Wars" trilogy.
Stars from the original series will return such as, Mark Hamill Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford.
In addition, Anthony Daniels will be returning as C-3PO and Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca.
New stars include, John Boyega from "Attack the Block," Oscar Isaac from "Inside Llewyn Davis," Adam Driver from "Girls," Domhnall Gleeson from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," as well as Andy Serkis, Max von Sydow and newcomer Daisy Ridley.
"Return of the Jedi" left off with the Emperor dead and his Empire defeated, while Darth Vader is liberated from evil in his afterlife.
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will be in theaters on Dec. 18, 2015.
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