J.J. Abrams Talks ’Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ and That New Lightsaber

When you’re the director of the most anticipated film of the year—and, quite possibly, one of the most anticipated in recent memory—you’re constantly fielding questions that you can’t answer given the enormous amount of interest in said film. In the case of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the sequel luckily has someone at the helm who is well-versed in teasing without revealing: J.J. Abrams. Last night, Abrams attended the Visual Effects Society Awards to accept the Visionary Award. Coincidentally, Steve wa