Target Launches Star Wars "Share the Force" Memory Collection

In anticipation of “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens,” Target has announced the launch of “Share the Force” (ShareTheForce.Target.com), the first digital collection of Star Wars memories.  The collection, which will include celebrity fans Minka Kelly, Chris Hardwick and Bobby Moynihan, will go on to be archived at Lucasfilm – becoming an everlasting example of how we’re all connected by the force.  Until now, no one has attempted to collect and capture memories from the 147 million Star Wars fans throughout the world, and Target is introducing a unique program to unite these generations of fans in a way that only Target can do.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer Screening Locations

And now, a new episode of I LOVE LIVING IN THE FUTURE!! In this episode, Director J.J. Abrams takes to his Twitter account to deliver the following, very direct message, as seen on your left. Understandably, the internet pees itself. Now the countdown is on til the weekend hits and, with bellies still overstuffed with dry as all hell turkey and box stuffing, we waddle out to the local movie theater and buy a ticket for WHATEVER, just so we can see a glimpse of what is to come from the worlds of Jedi and Sith. Now... we answer the most important question of all....will this magical 88 second teaser be screening anywhere near YOU...

More Pictures From Star Wars Episode 7 Set! Millennium Falcon and X-Wing Fighters Spotted

Following up yesterday morning's story where TMZ nabbed the first un-official set pictures of a desert landscape, the robed peoples who dwell there and a giant, content looking pig monster, we bring you MYSTERIOUS CONSTRUCTION!!! Also from TMZ (click for more!)...Which was not so mysterious considering any 6 year old already hooked on Star Wars could make out the unmistakable frame of Han Solo's Millennium Falcon and the sleek lines of an X-Wing Fighter! This brings further proof of my previous assertion that these photos are leaked accidentally on purpose, if you get my meaning.

Pictures Surface from the Set of Star Wars Episode 7

Normally, Lucas would have a complete lock down on any image even sketched on his Star Wars sets. Those days, it seems, are OVER as over 40 candid pics, obviously shot out in the open, made their way to TMZ and on into the hearts and minds of hopeful Warsnerdz everywhere. We've taken a look and while the pics don't reveal anything save for costumes and a creature you'll probably see in a shot for three seconds, they do give you a sense of the color pallet and design aesthetic...which is unmistakable Star Wars 100%...and that should be good news! It also might explain how over 40 pictures escaped a set with such high security, as the images go a long way to calm any folks freaking out that the people in charge might deviate wildly from the core look of the films to create something completely original that THEY think a wider audience will enjoy...but ultimately won't resemble Star Wars at all.

Star Wars: Episode VII to Open December 18, 2015

And so..without a solid script nailed down, Disney announces the release date for Star Wars: Episode VII. That's never backfired for anyone before! All nerdy negativity aside, I'm wondering how other mega Star Wars fans are getting on with the promise of a whole new Star Wars universe opening up before them. On one hand, these projects will attract the best talent THE WORLD has to offer, putting our favorite creators at the wheel of fantastic new stories of Jedi and Sith in eternal conflict. On the other, there's no guarantees the new stories won't attempt to rewrite the past..and everything we love. TERROR!! Here's the first strike...

With pre-production in full-swing, a confirmed release date of December 18, 2015, has been set for Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated Star Wars: Episode VII.

“We’re very excited to share the official 2015 release date for Star Wars: Episode VII, where it will not only anchor the popular holiday filmgoing season but also ensure our extraordinary filmmaking team has the time needed to deliver a sensational picture,” said Alan Horn, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios.

J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars: Episode VII

J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.

“It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Kennedy. “J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture.”