Star Wars Bits: J.J. Abrams Talks ‘Force Awakens’ Spoilers; Plus ‘Dark Disciple,’ Kylo Ren, Lego
A new chapter in theStar Warsuniverse unfolds in this edition of Star Wars Bits. Below, read about the following:
Header image:ThomLSharp’s Poe Dameron drawing viaReddit.J.J. Abramstalked toAustralian Newsabout the lovelyInfinitely Polar Bear(which opens there this week) and the conversation turned toStar Wars: The Force Awakens. Abrams is still cutting the movie and said this about spoilers:
Making Star Warshas a description of what they believe is a very early concept ofKylo Ren. No real spoilers there, but if you are keeping in the dark, it’s probably best to avoid it.Random Housewill releaseStar Wars: Dark Discipleon July 7. It takes place duringThe Clone Warsand is based on eight unproduced screenplays aboutQuinlan VosandAsajj Ventress. Here’s the description of the book:
The only way to bring down the dark side’s most dangerous warrior may be for Jedi and Sith to join forces.In the war for control of the galaxy between the armies of the dark side and the Republic, former Jedi Master turned ruthless Sith Lord Count Dooku has grown ever more brutal in his tactics. Despite the powers of the Jedi and the military prowess of their clone army, the sheer number of fatalities is taking a terrible toll. And when Dooku orders the massacre of a flotilla of helpless refugees, the Jedi Council feels it has no choice but to take drastic action: targeting the man responsible for so many war atrocities, Count Dooku himself.But the ever-elusive Dooku is dangerous prey for even the most skilled hunter. So the Council makes the bold decision to bring both sides of the Force’s power to bear—pairing brash Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos with infamous one-time Sith acolyte Asajj Ventress. Though Jedi distrust for the cunning killer who once served at Dooku’s side still runs deep, Ventress’s hatred for her former master runs deeper. She’s more than willing to lend her copious talents as a bounty hunter—and assassin—to Vos’s quest.Together, Ventress and Vos are the best hope for eliminating Dooku—as long as the emerging feelings between them don’t compromise their mission. But Ventress is determined to have her retribution and at last let go of her dark Sith past. Balancing the complicated emotions she feels for Vos with the fury of her warrior’s spirit, she resolves to claim victory on all fronts—a vow that will be mercilessly tested by her deadly enemy . . . and her own doubt
How doesPoe Dameronfit into the opening ofStar Wars: The Force Awakensand what is his relationship withFinn?Making Star Warshas pieced together a spoilery outline of how they think the film opens. (And there aremore details heretoo.)
Mary Franklin, formerly of Lucasfilm and now of PopCon, is runningStar Wars Celebration. She posted the below image on her Twitter and teased we’ll get to see it soon.
When we know what the names of theStar Wars: The Force AwakensLego sets are, we’re going to know a lot about the movie. Especially now that we have an idea of what each piece is.Making Star Warsposted these place holder names for each set.
