Hidden within the new TV spot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens that swept across the internet earlier today was a brief shot of the First Order Stormtroopers assembling en masse. Now we've got a hi-res image of that very scene to share with you. Not only does it feature an impressive display of the Empire's shock troops and laser cannon fodder, it also hides some familiar-yet-redesigned vehicles on the periphery. You'll also notice the back of the shiny, polished helmet belonging to, presumably, Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie).
Directed by J.J. Abrams, the film also stars John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Andy Serkis, and Max Von Sydow. Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in traditional theaters and IMAX on December 18th.
Here's a look at the newly released scene from Star Wars: The Force Awakens:
The First Order assembles. #TheForceAwakens Posted by Star Wars on Monday, August 10, 2015
Click on this image to embiggen, or check the images below to see some of the more interesting tidbits hidden with it:
Here's a close-up of the back of Captain Phasma's helm. If you look closely and squint, you can kind of see the smudged reflection of the face of whomever is standing behind her:
Here's a group shot and a close-up of the new design of the Imperial TIE Fighters:
Here are what appear to be troop transport vehicles:
And, of course, the Imperial Walkers, aka AT-ATs, which also seem to have a bit of a new redesign:
Also, notice the red Pauldrons that some of these Stormtroopers are wearing. Do you think it denotes Captains, maybe rifle-bearing field troops, or even Incinerator Stormtroopers? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! (And points to anyone who finds 'Where's Waldo?' Hint: He's dressed as a Stormtrooper.)
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