'Star Wars' Title Revealed, New Name Garners Mixed Reactions
Disney has now revealed the title of the seventh "Star Wars" film, which will now be known as "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." The announcement was made during the movie's final day of production at Pinewood Studios, outside of London. The film will be new cast members such as Daisy Ridley and John Boyega as well as old ones, Mark Hammill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher.
The film is directed by J.J. Abrams who is popularly known as the director of the new "Star Trek" movie franchise which began in 2009. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is scheduled to premiere on December 18, 2015.
The revelation of the title has elicited a range of reactions from fans – from favorable to mostly negative reactions.
The new Star Wars title is all part of Disney's plan, after they paid $4.05 billion for Lucasfilm back in 2012. The plan includes three sequels after Episode VI: Return of the Jedi as well as at least three spinoffs. While Disney owns Lucasfilm, they have given the child company freedom with publicity.
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Jeff Gomez, chief executive officer of Starlight Runner Entertainment, has said that his apporach has kept the fan base mostly alive. "From the beginning, the 'Star Wars: Episode VII' production has been engaging in a clever and playful dialogue with fans, regularly dropping hints and clues," Gomez said.
In the past months, details about the production has been continuously leaking – both officially and unofficially. The leaks include Abrams' confirmation that the Millenium Falcon will be returning as well as Instagram photos from the actors themselves.
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will be set 30-years after the events of "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" which was released in 1983.
