J.J. Abrams set to direct Star Wars Episode VII

[k2theablam]

HOLY

SMOKES

This just happened:

Star Trek Into Darkness helmer J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII for Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm, reports TheWrap. The site says that Ben Affleck was also in contention.

Back in November, Abrams commented on the possibility of him directing and it sounded like it wasn't happening:

"Look, Star Wars is one of my favorite movies of all time. I frankly feel that – I almost feel that, in a weird way, the opportunity for whomever it is to direct that movie, it comes with the burden of being that kind of iconic movie and series. I was never a big Star Trek fan growing up, so for me, working on Star Trek didn’t have any of that, you know, almost fatal sacrilege, and so, I am looking forward more then anyone to the next iterations of Star Wars, but I believe I will be going as a paying moviegoer!"

TheWrap adds that Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy has been courting Abrams for the director's chair for a while.

Star Wars: Episode VII is scheduled to hit theaters in 2015. Michael Arndt is writing the script. Disney and Lucasfilm are planning a new trilogy with a new movie coming every other year.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/174633-breaking-jj-abrams-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii

 

[cryingfreemancoa]

Well damn this is about to be tight as hell.

Im gonna be on the lookout for extra roles in the film

 

[thedeek]

I feel so much better knowing that Abrams is making it.

 

[deleted]

At least there'll finally be a Star Wars movie worth watching.

 

[k2theablam]

Get ready for some hardcore FLASHBACKS Cuuuuhhhh!! and NON linear storytelling!

 

[quktic]

This is going to be interesting.
Cue Michael Jackson eating popcorn gif.~

 

[djyoung08]

oh its gunna be good!

 

[danikerhino]

I like JJ Abrams but, it just feels weird he's directing both Star Trek and Star Wars. I'm sure it will be good though.

 

[RustyShackleford]

I wanted Affleck

 

[pr0phecy718]

not sure what to think...even if Abrams is involved

 

[ballahb]

Wont this cause a rip in the time-space continuum?

 

[big j 33]

http://niketalk.com/t/512239/disney-buys-lucasfilm-star-wars-ep-7-in-2015/240_20

Rumors, news, whatever for the new Star Wars being discussed in there

 

[sfc415]

Wont this cause a rip in the time-space continuum?

Pretty much his go-to for every damn thing he produces

Star Trek was but it was more because of the acting and character development, not the actual plot

 

[jiffyl00b]

I was peeping Twitter earlier. The Trekkies are pissed

 

[jays on my feet]

Star Wars is a classic making actors and actresses famous like carrie fisher and mark hamill etc.  You cant change a classic saga disney so dont ruin the series because there is no way to pull off a better saga than the famous star wars series. 

 

[the hater boxden]

 

[sir charles]

I thought we already had a Star Wars 7 thread....and a movie thread...

 

[diabolicaldeezy]

BRUH 

 

[water]

 

[sunshineblotters]

I never understood the appeal behind this movie. Some boring slow moving ****.

 

[sir charles]

I never understood the appeal behind this movie. Some boring slow moving ****.

 

[36 ounces]

Wont this cause a rip in the time-space continuum?

Star Wars director and Star Trek director one in the same....Mind Blown

 

[pip777]

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BRUH 

 

[ryda421]

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time will tell, not putting my hopes up nor down

EDIT:

wonder what the script will be about....hopefully dark empire

 

[sir charles]

J.J. Abrams broke the Internet in half on Thursday (January 24) with the announcement that he's directing "Star Wars: Episode VII" for Walt Disney and Lucasfilm. The filmmaker already has two "Star Trek" films under his belt, and now he'll boldly go where no man has ever gone before: directing films set in both the "Trek" and "Wars" universes.

Whether or not you support the hiring of Abrams is irrelevant to our purposes right now. With the director in place, it's now time to start thinking about what Abrams' "Star Wars" will look like. Based on his history as a filmmaker and a television pioneer, here are five things we can expect to see in Abrams' first voyage to that galaxy far, far away:

Expect an incredible female lead. What do Keri Russell, Jennifer Garner and Evangeline Lilly all have in common? Each one of these strong, alluring actresses got their big breaks from Mr. Abrams. Among his many talents, Abrams has a keen eye for discovering rising stars, especially when it comes to his leading women. Whoever lands the heroine role in "Star Wars: Episode VII" is going to be someone to watch for years and years to come.

'Star Wars' And J.J. Abrams: Five Burning Questions

Expect the score to get "Lost." Before you roast us, just know that nothing would make us happier than to see John Williams' return ... nothing, short of Michael Giacchino landing the job instead. The Oscar-winning "Up" composer is also a friend and frequent collaborator of Abrams', with mutual credits including "Star Trek," "Super 8" and "Lost." Giacchino is easily one of the most talented composers working today, and his reunion with Abrams on a "Star Wars" film is only as inevitable as it is welcome.

Expect [insert obligatory lens flare joke here]. The man loves his lens flares, and you're going to see them pop up in the new "Star Wars" movie. Love the technique or hate it, it's time to make your peace with it — lens flares in "Star Wars" is a thing that's going to happen.

Expect Greg Grunberg. The "Heroes" actor is a lifelong friend of Abrams, and has appeared in every single one of the filmmaker's projects, in a cameo capacity at the very least. The same will be true for the next "Star Wars" movie: there is a part for Grunberg, minor or major, no two ways about it.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1700783/jj-abrams-star-wars-episode-vii-look.jhtml