Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:08:56 AM
Actress Daisy Ridley on major 'Star Wars' role: 'it's very odd'
ReutersWhen the much-anticipated "Star Wars" film opens next week, little-known British actress Daisy Ridley will undoubtedly become one of the most recognized faces in the world.

by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:10:21 AM
Amid Star Wars secrecy, new cast members describe their characters
ReutersThe next instalment in the "Star Wars" saga premieres in Los Angeles on Monday, one of the most highly anticipated movie releases of the year.

by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:10:53 AM
THE WIDER IMAGE: BEING DARTH VADER

Darth Vader was bent on galactic domination, but his Ukrainian namesake enjoys more mundane pursuits - local politics, walking the family dog and embroidery.

by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:15:13 AM
PHOTOS: Star Wars world premiere

Actress Elizabeth Banks on the red carpet. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Harrison Ford poses for a selfie with a fan. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Star Wars actor John Boyega. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:15:19 AM
Droid BB-8 on the red carpet. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:16:23 AM
Fans hold up helmets at the premiere. REUTERS/Kevork Djansezian

by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:17:32 AM
Piya Sinha-Roy
@PiyaSRoy
Off to the #StarWarsForceAwakens premiere! Will hopefully be able to post from the ground. Unless Stormtroopers get me.
12:11 AM - 15 Dec 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:18:22 AM
Piya Sinha-Roy
@PiyaSRoy
scenes from the #StarWarsForceAwakens premiere. Follow me on snapchat for more! https://t.co/xbjEQBJfsC
6:38 AM - 15 Dec 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:18:49 AM
Piya Sinha-Roy
@PiyaSRoy
Can't talk about #TheForceAwakens until Wednesday 12.01am. Which is going to make tomorrow verrryy hard. But I'll livestream on Wed for qus
9:05 AM - 15 Dec 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:19:07 AM
Director JJ Abrams arrives at the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in Hollywood, California December 14, 2015. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 11:22:30 AM
Star Wars fan reaction: 'It was everything we've been waiting for'
Reuters"Star Wars" fans have waited about 10 years for the next instalment of the hugely popular sci-fi saga.

by elizabeth.culliford 12/15/2015 1:36:52 PM
Star Wars droids vie for premiere prominence

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 6:45:38 PM
Enthusiasts, one wearing a Chewbacca costume, wait to spot members of the cast at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 6:49:09 PM
Characters R2 D2 and C-3PO pose for photographers at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 6:52:38 PM
Carrie Fisher poses for cameras as she arrives at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 6:54:22 PM
Droid character BB-8 poses for photographers at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 6:56:21 PM
Star Wars collector James Burns, 44, poses for a photograph with some of his collection in London December 2, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 6:59:15 PM
Cast member Lupita Nyong'o poses at the premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" in Hollywood, California December 14, 2015. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 7:00:56 PM
Star Wars London fans excited about premiere

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 7:16:41 PM
Characters in costume pose for photographers at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 7:17:06 PM
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Here's where the fun begins. #theforceawakens https://t.co/OJQ89boiG2
5:43 PM - 16 Dec 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 7:19:46 PM
Star Wars UK
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Have you felt his presence? Darth Vader has arrived on #TheForceAwakens red carpet! https://t.co/FEzHcQ3qnp
5:44 PM - 16 Dec 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 7:20:06 PM
Star Wars UK
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The @501stLegion pose for the cameras on #TheForceAwakens red carpet https://t.co/5EMfkR44gv
5:34 PM - 16 Dec 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 7:21:14 PM
George Lucas and his wife Mellody Hobson arrive at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 7:23:05 PM
Actor Daisy Ridley poses for cameras as she arrives at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 7:23:54 PM
VIDEO: Being Darth Vader

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 7:36:43 PM
I was brought up with ("Star Wars"), I was practically bottle-fed with it. I have loved it ever since I can remember."
- Jedi-dressed Quentin Encina said in Paris

by elizabeth.culliford 12/16/2015 7:45:05 PM
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' among AFI's best films of 2015
Reuters

by elizabeth.culliford 12/17/2015 8:21:19 PM
Actor Lupita Nyong'o poses for cameras as she arrives at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

by elizabeth.culliford 12/17/2015 8:22:34 PM
A visitor takes a picture of character Yoda from the Star Wars film series during a press preview for the exhibit "Star Wars Identities" at the MAK museum in Vienna, Austria, December 17, 2015. The exhibit, which explores the theme where visitors identify themselves with a Star Wars character, will run from December 18, 2015 until April 16, 2016. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

by elizabeth.culliford 12/17/2015 8:24:14 PM
Piya Sinha-Roy
@PiyaSRoy
So #StarWarsForceAwakens is one of @AmericanFilm's top 10 movies of the year. Can it advance to Oscar best pic? https://t.co/J55kzZg9kq
9:55 PM - 16 Dec 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 12/17/2015 8:25:15 PM
Praise galore for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
ReutersThe verdict is nearly unanimous: The Force is strong with this one.

by elizabeth.culliford 12/17/2015 8:25:21 PM
Enthusiasts, one wearing a Yoda costume, wait to spot members of the cast at the European Premiere of Star Wars, The Force Awakens in Leicester Square, London, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Paul Hackett

by elizabeth.culliford 12/17/2015 8:25:51 PM
Piya Sinha-Roy
@PiyaSRoy
Want to know what #TheForceAwakens explores? My story on the new movie (not a review) is on https://t.co/xG2ZfpDVhn
4:49 PM - 16 Dec 2015
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by elizabeth.culliford 12/17/2015 8:25:54 PM
Early praise for Star Wars awakens the Force in shares of Disney, EA
ReutersEarly praise for the newest installment of "Star Wars" gave a boost to shares of Walt Disney and Electronic Arts, which recently launched a videogame based on the hugely popular space opera.

by elizabeth.culliford 12/17/2015 8:26:03 PM
'The Force Awakens' with journey to recover a missing Skywalker
Reuters

by elizabeth.culliford 12/17/2015 8:26:06 PM

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