Disney really wants to make sure fans don't have "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" spoiled before the film is in theaters this December.
The company asked that the book tie-in for the new movie be delayed until after the film comes out, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The book, from Penguin Random House's publisher Del Rey, won't be out on store shelves until January 5, 2016, more than two weeks after the film's release in the US.
The book was expected to be released during the holiday season. The WSJ notes that publishers typically release movie tie-ins two months before a film's release.
The e-book version of the novelization will be available December 18.
The delay of a book isn't the only precaution Disney is taking to prevent "Star Wars" spoilers.
Here are a few other ways the Mouse House is ensuring fans head into "The Force Awakens" with some surprises intact:
1. 'The Force Awakens' soundtrack will be released the same day as the movie
Track titles can sometimes give hints about the direction or plot of a film. You won't be able to hear legendary composer John Williams' new score until the movie is released in theaters.
2. No one is saying anything about this movie
Everyone from director J.J. Abrams to Harrison Ford and newcomer actors John Boyega and Daisy Ridley have been extremely tight-lipped.
Abrams, Ridley, Boyega, and Adam Driver will be on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" November 23, but don't expect to learn much. Kimmel's late-night show is on ABC, which is owned by Disney.
3. Scripts were printed on red paper
In order to prevent the script from leaking, "The Force Awakens" was printed on dark-red paper. If anyone tries to photocopy anything, the printed copies will be illegible.
4. Some of the toys still haven't been released
While many "Star Wars" toys have already been released for the movie, a Hasbro representative recently told Tech Insider that there are, unsurprisingly, other toys set for release after the film.
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