The filming location, like 1977s Star Wars, will be Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath near London.
Disney head Bob Igor stated in a recent earnings call that the new film would be set 30 years after Return of the Jedi, there would be 3 new leads and of course there is room for some "familiar faces" to pop up.
JJ Abrams is directing and a release date of December 18th 2015 is currently earmarked.
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