J.J. Abrams Offers Message From The Set Of ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’

Briefly: Ah, it’s great to see some practical effects here.

The official Star Wars YouTube channel has just debuted the first video from the set of Episode VII, and it features something very cool in the background.

The video announces a contest that will give a fan a spot in the film, and also to promote awareness for the Star Wars UNICEF campaign. During the video, a cute looking alien walks through the background, and it’s a great first look at what Abrams and crew are up to right now in Abu Dhabi.

Take a look at the video below, and be sure to let us know what you think!