Twenty-two days to go: Six amazing Star Wars things that happened today

Han Solo and Chewbecca reconcile on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Photo/YouTube

In a semi-regular feature we'll be running until The Force Awakens is unleashed on December 17, here's our wrap of all the Star Wars things that happened today.

1. The first spoken word in Star Wars is ... this

Literally. It's 'this'. Watch JJ Abrams reveal this astounding fact to Jimmy Kimmel below. Oh, and there's also an exclusive look at a new scene from the film.

2. The Force is with Google

Go type, "A long time ago in a galaxy far far away" into Google. Right now. Go do it. Immediately. Okay, maybe finish reading this story first. But then do it. DO IT.

3. Here are all of Empire's exclusive Star Wars covers

They're pretty cool. Go peruse.

4. Han Solo and Chewie hug it out

Jimmy Kimmel went kind of mental, dedicating an entire episode to Star Wars. This skit, featuring Chewie and Han reconciling after a particularly nasty fight, was a highlight.

5. Some people think Star Wars is real

Watch as Jimmy Kimmel's roving reporter trolls members of the public with questions like, "Do you think Kylo Ren will be a good leader for the people of North Korea?" and, "Do Ewoks need foreign intervention to survive this conflict?"

6. These giant Lego Star Wars figures are amazing

These are at the Lego Star Wars exhibition in Hong Kong. You should probably be there.

- nzherald.co.nz