Disney reveals Star Wars timeline

The new Star Wars sequel has an official timeline and one confirmed returning character – the robot R2-D2, Disney has announced.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2014 - 07:35

The new Star Wars sequel has an official timeline and one confirmed returning character – the robot R2-D2, Disney has announced.

Director JJ Abrams will begin shooting in May on 'Star Wars: Episode VII', which is set three decades after 1983’s 'Return Of The Jedi', Disney CEO Bob Iger said.

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