Tatooine Dreams & Giant Swine - 1st Star Wars VII Set Photos

 TMZ released a big batch of  "leaked" Star Wars: Episode VII Abu Dhabi location set photos today. 

There's nothing Spoilery - the shots mostly feature candids of extras in typical Tatooine attire, familiar space junk 

set pieces, and one very cool and impressively sized practical effects creature - so it's a good chance they 

were officially "leaked" to peek our fan interests. And it worked!

And..shortly after the set photos hit...

 Lucasfilm announced that Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie have joined the cast!

Above images via DailyMailOnline

Full original set of images at TMZ

JJ Abrams & Pal - Star Wars VII Abu Dhabi Set/Contest Video

Screencaps via Club Jade and Geek Tyrant

A new Star Wars denizen gets a casual reveal as J.J. Abrams gives a first glimpse of the Episode VII set 

in Abu Dhabi - and announces an contest in partnership with UNICEF for a walk-on part in the film.

Star Wars Gowns Featured in Rodarte's Fall 2014 Runway Show

Hat tip to geek with curves. Images via Style.com

5 stellar Star Wars gowns featuring iconic images were the finale show pieces in 

Rodarte's 80's inspired Fall 2014 Ready to Wear collection shown at NY Fashion Week.

The gowns won't actually be for sale as part of the collection - but will be available for 

Fall fashion editorial shoots. More details @ LA Times

Latest Mars Panorama From The Curiosity Rover

Remember...They always ride single-file to hide their numbers

Meanwhile in Other Star Wars Related News...

Yeah, yeah, Blu-Ray changes...Ackbar in Clone Wars Premiere, whatever...

EXTRA! EXTRA! Real Science! Tatooine Discovered!

And in Space Celebrity Gossip ... Shatner would totally be into a Kirk/Leia crossover!

Tatooine - Twice the Fun in the Sun! Travel Poster by Jayson Weidel

By Jason Weidel via Planet Pulp