‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Teaser Trailer Released

by Ed CambroNovember 28, 2014, 9:35 pmNews >

The long-anticipated trailer for the sequel to the original Star Wars trilogy has been released today via Disney/LucasFilm. The minute and a half long trailer contains a brief voiceover about the Force awakening, and how things have changed. We get glimpses of characters played by John Boyega and Daisy Ridley, as well as seeing X-wings skimming above the water on an alien planet. Abrams has apparently managed to recall the campy of the original movies while also adding a darker, militant edge that he’s known for creating in his own movies.

The trailer ends with a glimpse of Adam Driver’s character who deploys a red lightsaber with an altered hilt, and an impressive evasive pattern by the Millennium Falcon engaging tie-fighters above Tatooine.

The Force Awakens is co-written by Empire Strikes Back writer Lawrence Kasdan along with JJ Abrams, who is also directing. The original film treatment was written by Toy Story 3’s Michael Arndt. The trailer has been well received so far; The Force Awakens, Millennium Falcon, John Williams and #starwarstrailer are all trending worldwide.

“@isDARTHVADER: RT @WilliamShatner: pic.twitter.com/7eZqoZ0kWl So, not a fan then? ;)” David! I loved JarJar but this thing looks ridiculous!

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) November 28, 2014

star wars trailer is okay I guess but am I the only one who’s a little disappointed there’s nothing about the taxation of trade routes — andy levy (@andylevy) November 28, 2014

I don’t know why, but for some reason, the new #starwarstrailer looks like an extremely well-financed fan film. https://t.co/wKXkEkLXDR

— Jacopo della Quercia (@Jacopo_della_Q) November 28, 2014

Completely underwhelmed by the #starwarstrailer. It looks completely Disney-fied, and I keep thinking about drop-kicking @BallDroidVII. — Chris Johnson (@chrisjohnson82) November 28, 2014

Don’t let your guard down everyone. We all thought the trailer for Episode 1 was also awesome. #starwarstrailer

— Eric Winter (@EricWinter) November 28, 2014