Han Solo and Chewbacca star in new Star Wars trailer

Star Wars fans have been given a sneak peek of Han Solo in the next movie - The Force Awakens.

The trailer was shown at an official fan convention in California and has also been released online.

Han Solo the space smuggler, played by Harrison Ford, last appeared in a Star Wars film more than 30 years ago when Return of the Jedi was released.

The Force Awakens is set for release on 18 December and is the first in a new series of Star Wars films.