Star Wars: Episode VII filming in IMAX

Bad Robot has confirmed via Twitter that Star Wars: Episode VII will utilise native 70mm IMAX cameras in addition to custom-built 35mm Panavision cameras.

Marvel's upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy will be available in post-produced IMAX. So, it's reassuring to see director JJ Abrams opting for native formats.

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That's no moon. It's a Panavision.

Camera operator Andrew Bikichky has posted photos on Twitter of Panavision's 35mm custom-built cameras for Star Wars: Episode VII!

The "A" and "B" cameras are codenamed "Death Star" and "Millenium Falcon" respectively. Both will be loaded with Kodak film stock 5219, as revealed by cinematographer Dan Mindel, ASC, BSC last summer.

Purportedly Lucasfilm has moved into Pinewood ahead of principal photography in May. Brace yourselves for blacked-out windows and closed set notices.