EPISODE VII: THE MAGIC GETS CLOSER...

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We're in that unique period now that is the calm before the storm, as rumours abound that the third (and final) trailer for THE FORCE AWAKENS is due October 19th, 2015. Until then, to further get us in the mood, here's another news round-up linked to the upcoming sequels:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens World Premiere Date And Location Revealed | Comicbook.com
Kathleen Kennedy Confirms Saga Films are About 'The Skywalker Family' | The Star Wars Underworld
The Force Flows at New York Comic Con 2015! | StarWars.com
J.J. Abrams: “Any Act of Creation is a Leap of Faith” | Vanity Fair
TheForce.net: First Han Solo Figure From Star Wars The Force Awakens Is Revealed At Hasbro Party In NYC
Is Benicio Del Toro a Jedi? Oscar winner wants a pink lightsaber in Star Wars: Episode 8
Rumor: Details About Finn's Backstory in 'The Force Awakens' | The Star Wars Underworld
'Star Wars' Star John Boyega: I'm Being Mentored by Robert Downey Jr. - Hollywood Reporter
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John Boyega on playing a black Stormtrooper: The backlash was 'unnecessary' | EW.com
Rumor: Gugu Mbatha-Raw Added to Shortlist for 'Substantial' Episode VIII Role | The Star Wars Underworld
TIM ROSE ON PLAYING ADMIRAL ACKBAR IN THE FORCE AWAKENS
Max Von Sydow’s Star Wars 7 Role Revealed? - Yahoo Movies UK
Domhnall Gleeson says Star Wars’ General Hux is “merciless” | GamesRadar
New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Toy Reveals Dark Side of BB-8 - Yahoo Movies UK
Star Wars 7 spoilers revealed in trading cards? | moviepilot.com
C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels Has Some Harsh Words For Luke Skywalker - Yahoo Movies UK
A Galaxy of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Books Coming December 18 - First Look! | StarWars.com
Rumor: 'The Force Awakens' Plot Synopsis Leaked | The Star Wars Underworld
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Image: ROYAL MAIL.

And let's not forget the beautiful new UK ROYAL MAIL stamp set, featuring characters from across the entire saga, available from 20th October: STAR WARS™ at Royal Mail Shop

New Star Wars stamps released ahead of The Force Awakens - BBC Newsbeat

And the new spaceship stamp collage from ROYAL MAIL via THE WESTMINSTER COLLECTION: Own the NEW Royal Mail Star Wars Stamps on a Limited Edition Collector Card