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Saturday, January 26, 2013

J.J Abrams Confirmed as Director for "Star Wars: Episode 7"


  After many days of rumours, Lucasfilm has finally confirmed the news that J.J Abrams, the man behind films such as Super 8, Star Trek or Mission Impossible has been chosen as the director for the next chapter of Star Wars.

The official statement reads as follows:

J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.
“It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Kennedy. “J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture.”

 George Lucas went on to say “I’ve consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller.  He’s an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn’t be in better hands.”

 “To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with Kathy Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor,” J.J. Abrams said. “I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid.”

Are you guys happy with the choice? Let the debate begin!

1 comment:

  1. I've enjoyed all the movies J.J. Abrams has directed so far. I like Star Wars and hope that he's able to do it justice. My concern really isn't with him, but the direction they might take to films to. I heard rumors that Disney had purchased the franchise. So I hope they continue to consult with George Lucas.

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