People's The Stars Of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Special Edition

TIME INC.’s ‘PEOPLE’ RELEASES “THE STARS OF STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS”
Special Edition Hits Newsstands Nationwide Wednesday, December 9
Sneak Peek at the Newest Star Wars Sequel with Exclusive Interviews & Photos!

(NEW YORK, December 7, 2015) – On Friday, December 18, the beloved Star Wars franchise returns with the highly anticipated sequel Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Until then, People’s “The Stars of Star Wars: The Force Awakens” special edition brings fans behind-the-scenes. Hitting newsstands on Wednesday, December 9, the special issue features exclusive photos and interviews with both new cast members and old favorites, secrets from the making of The Force Awakens, and a first look at the new characters that readers won’t see anywhere else. (On newsstands December 9: $5.99/US and $6.99/CAN).

Highlights include:

· Sneak Peek – The Force Awakens: All-new, never-before-seen photos from Episode VII, featuring Han, Luke, Leia and a host of new characters (and one feisty new droid).

· Harrison Ford: An exclusive sit down with the actor about stepping back into the role that launched his career: Han Solo.

· Carrie Fisher: The buns and the bikini are gone, but Princess Leia is still a force to be reckoned with.

· Mark Hamill: Star Wars’ original hero returns as a mysterious Luke Skywalker in an exclusive interview.

· Oscar Isaac: The actor opens up about his first blockbuster role as pilot Poe.

· Lupita Nyong’o: The Oscar winner tries out motion-capturing acting as pirate Maz Kanata.

· Billie Lourd and Simon Pegg: A first look at Carrie Fisher’s daughter and the British actor in their top-secret roles in the latest sequel.

· Adam Driver: The Girls star turns to the Dark Side as Kylo Ren.

· Director J.J. Abrams reveals inspiration for the film.

· Behind the Scenes: Inside the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.



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