The biggest news coming from the “Star Wars” team is that Episode IX of the franchise is confirmed, and it is to be directed by Colin Trevorrow. Trevorrow is the same man who helmed “Jurassic World,” which has shot to blockbuster success quite recently to officially become the third in the list of highest grossing movies of all time.
The contingent also revealed the new poster from iconic “Star Wars” artist Drew Struzan, showed the first image from “Star Wars: Rogue One,” the spin-off film of the franchise to be shown next year, and also Harrison Ford.
“Star Wars 8” is to be directed by Rian Craig Johnson, who won the Special Jury Prize for Originality of Vision at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival with his debut feature film.
Harrison Ford, who shall be reprising his role as Han Solo, in the seventh installment of the franchise, came with Director J. J. Abrams, and several cast members including John Boyega, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oscar Isaac.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” also gave fans plenty of things to see at the convention floor including the intricate new costumes of Finn, Rey, and Captain Phasma, played by Gwendoline Christie in the movie, as those were all on display.
There is also the new favorite droid BB-8 and several of The First Order’s Storm Troopers. Drawing special attention is the visually stunning armor of Captain Phasma especially up close.