It goes without saying that if you haven’t seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this report will have some major SPOILERS, so if you haven’t seen the film then, then I suggest you turn back now before this report ruins it for you.

Much like the film’s marketing, a lot of our reviews were spoiler-free so that everyone who didn’t get early screenings can experience the same joy of watching the film. But now, the cast and crew of the new film have been making more interview rounds where they reveal some behind-the-scenes information, as well as try to answer some questions that viewers have had since watching The Force Awakens.

One character in particular was actually supposed to meet a completely different fate. Check out those details here below.

I can solidly state that Star Wars: The Force Awakens includes nearly everything a Star Wars fan loved about the Original Trilogy (1977), while leaving out much of what was problematic about the Prequel Trilogy (1999).

In many ways, The Force Awakens feels a tad like a remake or reboot of the first film, 1977’s A New Hope. At its heart — during the new and dark time in which it takes place, the new characters very literally represent just that — a new hope and much needed new energy to fight the antagonists we face: The First Order, a dastardly remnant of the failed Galactic Empire. Little guys versus well-armed baddies? Definitely familiar territory, but here and now, 38 years after the debut of the original films, that’s a good thing.

It was Star Wars night on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, in anticipation of one of the biggest movie (and fan obsession) nights of the year – Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Kimmel interviewed director/writer/producer J.J. Abrams, who answered some compelling questions. Some of the cast faced off against a 3rd grade Star Wars expert, and Chewie and Harrison Ford squashed a feud.

Check out the clips below.

Last week saw the release of the first TV spot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and with it came new footage to be excited about.

Now, Lucasfilm has released a new, extended TV spot that has even more new material!

Check out the new 60-second extended TV spot here below.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is just weeks away from its highly anticipated release. While we still know very little about the film itself, we know that Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac will all return to reprise their roles as Rey, Finn, and Poe, respectively, in the planned sequels. Director J.J. Abrams recently talked about how he learned from his past mistakes to perfect the script for the new Star Wars film. Also he revealed that the script for Episode VIII has been completed, and talked what what it was like to build a new Star Wars trilogy in a new interview with Wired.

Building that chemistry between between actors and director is one thing that looks like it will consistently change as the franchise grows. So it was key that Abrams found the right people who would be able to work together throughout these changes. Below, you will see what Abrams had to say about casting the film trilogy, especially when he’s only directing the first installment, and helping Rian Johnson (Looper, The Brothers Bloom), who’s taking over for Episode VIII, with his story while staying true to his vision.