'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Proves The War Machine Marches On

J.J. Abrams has declined to comment on the odd incongruities as seen in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teasers up to this point, particularly in reference to "why the Imperial army is now operating under the moniker of The First Order, nor does he wish to say why the Rebel Alliance is now fighting under the title of the Resistance," as noted by Entertainment Weekly.

Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes photos have been leaked to the public and, like that teaser, there seems to be an emphasis on stormtrooper activity, adding to the idea that Star Wars: The Force Awakens will deal heavily with the idea that the stormtroopers will gather and organize in their own bid for galactic supremacy.

There are also clues to support the idea that much of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will take place on Luke Skywalker's home world of Tatooine, or a similarly desolate planet. Although the sand seems to be a dead giveaway that Tatooine, which played a significant role in previous Star Wars films, will again be featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the presence of so many palm trees in these leaked shots might suggest an entirely different planet will be used instead.

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens is planned for a December 18 theatrical release.