Post by Ragingblues on Jan 26, 2013 11:51:32 GMT -5
Well, it's official:
Official Announcement: J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars: Episode VII
www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=99397
The story broke early on Thursday, but now Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm have officially confirmed that J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII! The 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."
J.J., his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, and Bad Robot are on board to produce along with Kathleen Kennedy under the Disney | Lucasfilm banner.
Also consulting on the project are Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg. Kasdan has a long history with Lucasfilm, as screenwriter on The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi. Kinberg was writer on Sherlock Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Abrams and his production company Bad Robot have a proven track record of blockbuster movies that feature complex action, heartfelt drama, iconic heroes and fantastic production values with such credits as Star Trek, Super 8, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, and this year's Star Trek Into Darkness. Abrams has worked with Lucasfilm's preeminent postproduction facilities, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, on all of the feature films he has directed, beginning with Mission: Impossible III. He also created or co-created such acclaimed television series as Felicity, Alias, Lost and Fringe.
I think this is another great piece of news for Star Wars fans. Abrams obviously knows how to how to create compelling drama and science fiction based content (Star Trek, Lost, Fringe, Alias, Mission Impossible III & Ghost Protocol, etc..). The fact that he is such a huge Star Wars fan, means that the production will be treated with great care. I have very high hopes for the new Star Wars movies now!
I'm also quite hopeful that this means a massive reduction in the kooky content Lucas began pouring into the franchise from Return Of The Jedi on. JJ Abams managed to out alot of humor into Star Trek, while keeping it completely within the spirit of the rest of the movie... (which I thought was excellent, btw).
Lucas thinks everyone is 4 years old and needs to be treated as such when applying humor to a situation. No thanks George. Nice move on selling it off, though. I applaud you greatly on that move.
Just my 2-1/4 cents,
Ken
Official Announcement: J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars: Episode VII
www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=99397
The story broke early on Thursday, but now Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm have officially confirmed that J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII! The 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."
J.J., his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, and Bad Robot are on board to produce along with Kathleen Kennedy under the Disney | Lucasfilm banner.
Also consulting on the project are Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg. Kasdan has a long history with Lucasfilm, as screenwriter on The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi. Kinberg was writer on Sherlock Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Abrams and his production company Bad Robot have a proven track record of blockbuster movies that feature complex action, heartfelt drama, iconic heroes and fantastic production values with such credits as Star Trek, Super 8, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, and this year's Star Trek Into Darkness. Abrams has worked with Lucasfilm's preeminent postproduction facilities, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, on all of the feature films he has directed, beginning with Mission: Impossible III. He also created or co-created such acclaimed television series as Felicity, Alias, Lost and Fringe.
I think this is another great piece of news for Star Wars fans. Abrams obviously knows how to how to create compelling drama and science fiction based content (Star Trek, Lost, Fringe, Alias, Mission Impossible III & Ghost Protocol, etc..). The fact that he is such a huge Star Wars fan, means that the production will be treated with great care. I have very high hopes for the new Star Wars movies now!
I'm also quite hopeful that this means a massive reduction in the kooky content Lucas began pouring into the franchise from Return Of The Jedi on. JJ Abams managed to out alot of humor into Star Trek, while keeping it completely within the spirit of the rest of the movie... (which I thought was excellent, btw).
Lucas thinks everyone is 4 years old and needs to be treated as such when applying humor to a situation. No thanks George. Nice move on selling it off, though. I applaud you greatly on that move.
Just my 2-1/4 cents,
Ken
