Star Wars Episode VII Has Wrapped Filming! Here’s JJ’s Note to the Cast & Crew:

To the Extraordinary Cast and Crew of Episode VII:

It is a true honor and absolute joy to come to set every day and work alongside each of you. Your professionalism, passion and patience is more deeply appreciated than we could ever express. From the deserts of Abu Dhabi, to the Forest of Dean, to the stages of Pinewood, you have risen to every challenge and been as wonderfully kind as you are brilliantly talented. Our ambition here is large, of course, and it must be: we are here to make a film that entertains millions of people, of all ages, for generations. To create an experience people will cherish watching as much as we will cherish having made it, together. How lovely it would be if you had, in addition to your name on the screen, some actual real tangible proof that you were part of it! Here, then, is that proof. Wear it well, wear it healthily, wear it proudly. But, mostly, thank you.

With Love, JJ Abrams Kathleen Kennedy Bryan Burke

Original Rancor Costume from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Geek Tyrant posted this very cool look at a piece of lost Star Wars history.  This is the original suit for the Rancor monster who attacks Luke under Jabba’s Palace.  Originally, they were going to rock it old school Godzilla style, but ended up scrapping it (thankfully).  Here’s what GT had to say: