Star Wars: The Force Awakensis winding down its record-breaking theatrical release, with thebox officeblockbuster getting ready for its home entertainment debut next month. Fans will be able to purchaseStar Wars: The Force Awakenson Digital HD formats and on the Disney Movies Anywhere platform starting April 1, with theBlu-rayand DVD release set to follow on April 5. Today, actressLupita Nyong’ois celebrating #MazMonday, in honor of her character Maz Kanata, revealing a new preview through herTwitterandFacebookpages. She also debuted the first look at the new Maz Kanata emoji which is available now on theStar Wars App.
The preview showcases footage ofLuptia Nyong’oin her motion capture suit portrayingMaz Kanata, and how her work on-set translates into the final look for Maz on the big screen. We also see bits of behind-the-scenes footage of the actor working with legendary motion capture artistAndy Serkis, who served as a consultant and also portrayed Supreme Leader Snoke. We also hear from directorJ.J. Abrams, who praised the actress for her ability to bring this beloved character to life.
Discover the complete story behind the making ofThe Force Awakenswith in-depth documentary and bonus material that will take fans on an exciting journey behind the scenes. Secrets will be revealed through extensive footage, never-before-seendeleted scenes, and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers. The bonus features kick off with Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey. For the first time, discover the complete story behind the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers in this feature documentary.
Star Wars: The Force Awakenssaw the eagerly anticipated reteaming of originalStar WarsstarsHarrison Ford,Carrie FisherandMark Hamill, along withAnthony Daniels, the only actor to have been in all sevenStar Warsfilms, andPeter Mayhew. The returning cast was joined by newcomerDaisy Ridley, who beat out fierce competition to take the principal role of Rey; BAFTA Rising Star Award winnerJohn Boyega(Attack the Block, Imperial Dreams) as reluctant stormtrooper Finn; Emmy nomineeAdam Driver(Lincoln,Girls) as the villainous Kylo Ren, and Golden Globe winnerOscar Isaac(Inside Llewyn Davis,The Bourne Legacy) as Resistance pilot Poe Dameron.
Star Wars: The Force Awakenswas directed byJ.J. Abramsand written byLawrence Kasdan&J.J. AbramsandMichael Arndt. Lucasfilm president and eight-time Academy Award nomineeKathleen KennedyandJ.J. Abrams, along with his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, are the film’s producers. Having established a musical legacy with his iconic scores for the previous six films in theStar WarsSaga, acclaimed composerJohn Williamsreturned to scoreStar Wars: The Force Awakens, ultimately garnering his 50thOscarnomination for it. Take a look at this newBlu-raypreview forStar Wars: The Force Awakens, along with your first look at the Maz Kanata emoji for theStar Wars App.
