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"Star Wars: Episode VII" is called "The Force Awakens"

Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight joins Jeff Glor to discuss "Star Wars VII :The Force Awakens
Star Wars 7 official title "The Force Awakens" 01:30

"Star Wars: Episode VII" has officially gotten an official title.

Disney announced on its Twitter page Thursday that the upcoming film is called "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."


The studio also announced that principal photography has wrapped on the J.J. Abrams-directed film -- meaning it's one step closer to getting seen by "Star Wars" fans when it hits theaters on Dec. 18, 2015.

Tell us: What do you think of the "Episode VII" title?

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