After announcing that principle photography on Star Wars Episode VIII began last week, Lucasfilm has debuted a very short teaser clip for the film. FULL STORY >

With its cinema-slated release date still a year away, principle filming by new director Rian Johnson has begun on Star Wars: Episode VIII. FULL STORY >

While The Force Awakens impressed with its practical effects, there were plenty of CGI elements in the film. IAMAG breaks down how the effects got done. FULL STORY >

With its highly anticipated debut less than a month away, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has already raked in $50 million in ticket sales in the US alone. FULL STORY >

New images unveiled by Entertainment Weekly show Poe and Finn interact, as well as Rey joining the snow forest lightsaber battle. Could she end up helping Finn fight Rylo Ken? FULL STORY >

If you can do with a bit more Star Wars for the day, the clever clogs over at YouTube channel SreenSlam has combined all footage released so far for one epic trailer. FULL STORY >

True to their word, Disney released the third trailer for December-slated Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, as it seems to point to Finn being the new generation of Jedi. FULL STORY >

As anticipation builds for The Force Awakens' theatrical release, a new poster is revealed, ahead of the third trailer for the film. FULL STORY >

Instead of his usual huffing and puffing from previous trailers, we get to see Finn (John Boyega) wield a lightsaber. Wonder what he's going to do with it? FULL STORY >

Star Wars is livestreaming a The Force Awakens toy unboxing from 3 September, as part of worldwide event, taking place over 18 hours in 12 countries. FULL STORY >

It's not just the young at heart that have something to look forward to with Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, as the first few themed Lego sets get spotted online. FULL STORY >

Trailers abound in this week's Geek News Highlights, with a teaser for the highly anticipated Star Wars: Episode VII and dinosaur filled Jurassic World debuting. Google's Santa Tracker and Studio Ghibli documentaries also make an appearance. FULL STORY >

This week's Geek News Highlights directs its eyes forward as we detail the cast for the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII, as well as new BioShock movie rumours and the latest trailer for Godzilla. FULL STORY >