1. The first spoken word in Star Wars is ... this
Literally. It's 'this'. Watch JJ Abrams reveal this astounding fact to Jimmy Kimmel below. Oh, and there's also an exclusive look at a new scene from the film.
2. The Force is with Google
Go type, "A long time ago in a galaxy far far away" into Google. Right now. Go do it. Immediately. Okay, maybe finish reading this story first. But then do it. DO IT.
3. Here are all of Empire's exclusive Star Wars covers
They're pretty cool. Go peruse.
4. Han Solo and Chewie hug it out
Jimmy Kimmel went kind of mental, dedicating an entire episode to Star Wars. This skit, featuring Chewie and Han reconciling after a particularly nasty fight, was a highlight.
5. Some people think Star Wars is real
Watch as Jimmy Kimmel's roving reporter trolls members of the public with questions like, "Do you think Kylo Ren will be a good leader for the people of North Korea?" and, "Do Ewoks need foreign intervention to survive this conflict?"
6. These giant Lego Star Wars figures are amazing
These are at the Lego Star Wars exhibition in Hong Kong. You should probably be there.
- nzherald.co.nz