EPISODE VII: MORE PHOTOS VIA 'ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'

Terror in the snow. The emergence of Kylo Ren. All images: LUCASFILM.

The alien Bobbajo has a family to support.

Rey carves out a modest existence on Jakku.

Prisoner and escort?

A valuable haul.

Clash in the desert.

The chase continues.

A First Order TIE fighter up close.

Finn, Rey and BB-8 on Jakku, in the brief calm before the storm.

Who are the Knights of Ren?

Captured!

Ready for a final battle?

More picture info here: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': An Exclusive EW Gallery of New Photos | | EW.com

More features related to the special issue:

Harrison Ford talks Han Solo's return in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' | EW.com

Star Wars The Force Awakens: Carrie Fisher on returning to the toughest woman in the Star Wars galaxy | EW.com

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: J.J. Abrams reveals backstory of alien Maz Kanata | EW.com

Supreme Leader Snoke: Andy Serkis on the 'damaged' villain of Star Wars: The Force Awakens | EW.com

Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Anthony Daniels on BB-8, C-3PO, and returning to Star Wars | EW.com

Daisy Ridley & John Boyega: Rey & Finn are changing Star Wars | EW.com

Star Wars: BB-8 gender revealed for Force Awakens droid | EW.com

Starkiller Base and General Hux: J.J. Abrams shares new details from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens | EW.com

Other EPISODE VII news, and beyond...

UPDATE 2! New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Behind the Scenes Video in HD! - Star Wars News Net | Star Wars News Net Star Wars Battlefront: Battle of Jakku Teaser Trailer - YouTube
Daisy Ridley - Page - Interview Magazine
J.J. Abrams Talks The Past And Future Of Star Wars: The Force Awakens | News | Movies - Empire
J.J. Abrams, Star Wars Superfan, on Directing The Force Awakens | WIRED
Magazine | ASOS
'The Force Awakens' Behind the Scenes Look to Air Friday on Disney Channel | The Star Wars Underworld
'Star Wars: Force Awakens' New Details Center on Empire's Propaganda War - Hollywood Reporter
Gwendoline Christie’s Hardcore Star Wars Armor Was Originally Intended for Her Male Co-Star | Vanity Fair
Princess Leia Is A General In Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Comicbook.com
Star Tours 2 Jakku Sequence Sneak Peek! | Making Star Wars
Get Your Luke Skywalker Fix with the Force Awakens Poster That Could Have Been | Tor.com

OF SEQUELS AND SPIN-OFFS. MORE 'STAR WARS' NEWS...

J.J. Abrams and new friend: background alien Bobbajo.

22nd May- The first, so far untitled, spin-off is announced:  Gareth Edwards and Gary Whitta Onboard for Star Wars Stand-Alone Film | StarWars.com

Spin-Off Writer Gary Whitta Loves Star Wars So Much He's Not Putting Up With The Prequels Or Special Editions - Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV News and Rumors

AFICIONADO opinion: Welcome to the STAR WARS film universe, Mister Whitta, though we hope you'll be a little more appreciative and considerate of George Lucas and his film efforts now that you're part of their tightly-knit family. Your highly charged, sometimes quite insulting comments about Lucas and the Prequels these past few years are not likely to be forgotten by the fan base!

EPISODE VII related news:

▶ Star Wars: Force for Change - A Message from J.J. Abrams - YouTube
Harrison Ford talks Star Wars VII
Carrie Fisher interview: The secrecy around the new Star Wars film 'is like D-Day' - Telegraph
Carrie Fisher on Star Wars Episode 7: 'I'm fighting to keep the hair buns' - Movies News - Digital Spy
Why ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ Decided to Shoot in Abu Dhabi (EXCLUSIVE) | Variety
'Star Wars: Episode VII' Filming in Abu Dhabi - Hollywood Reporter
Star Wars 7: Jim Henson's Creature Shop Not Involved
Wedge Antilles actor rejected 'Star Wars: Episode VII' role because it would 'bore' him | The Verge

On the opposite side to Gary Whitta, I have to say that I'm very pleased at the creative and personal tone that J.J. Abrams is setting in realising this new STAR WARS adventure, as seen in this apparent personal letter to cast and crew...