I’m really excited and looking forward to the release of ‘Star Wars- The Force Awakens’ on December 18th 2015 in the USA, just in time for Christmas! Over the past year we saw many first pictures from set, several trailers, and during the last San Diego Comic Con the following behind the scenes reel was shown:

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Comic-Con 2015 Reel on Disney Video

The plot is described on IMDb as a continuation of the saga, set thirty years after the last episode “Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the universe from the Empire’s world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader.”

In 2014 Disney decided to join forces with UNICEF by committing $ 1 million to launch Force For Change. The recap of that campaign can be found on Star Wars web site : “In 2014, we decided to partner with one of the world’s biggest forces for change – UNICEF. UNICEF is a driving force that puts children first, helping them to survive and thrive around the world. We’re proud that in 2014, the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative raised over $4.2 million dollars that will support UNICEF’s innovative and lifesaving work. Disney also committed $1 million to launch the initiative. UNICEF has a network of 12 Innovation Labs that are creating sustainable solutions to critical issues facing children around the world in the areas of child protection, nutrition, water, health, sanitation, and education. Our partnership with UNICEF supports programs that engage and empower youth around the world. Here are some of the results UNICEF has already delivered for children through programs which have been supported by Star Wars: Force for Change”

Working together with Omaze they collected donations for UNICEF for a chance for one lucky winner & a friend to shoot a scene for Star Wars Episode VII, be J.J. Abrahms’ VIP guest on set in London, including flight and hotel for two.

I applaud Disney and Omaze for working together to help UNICEF in their effort to support children worldwide, and all the excited Star Wars fans that made a donation. Please see the video below of D.C. Barns receiving his surprise win.

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Star Wars: Force For Change Winner Reveal on Disney Video