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J.J. Abrams To Direct 'Star Wars Episode VII'?
It is with the most trepidations fingers that I type the words of that headline. Since Disney purchased Lucasfilm last October, and almost immediately announced a new 'Star Wars' movie for 2015, the hunt for a director has been in full swing. Rumor after rumor cropped up online, and all were soundly debunked. Names like Ben Affleck, Guillermo del Toro, Brad Bird, and Colin Trevorrow were batted about as was J.J. Abrams. Abrams was quick to "decline involvement" the job and even mentioned during an interview that his fierce loyalty - and three film contract - to 'Star Trek' (which would be going head-to-head with the revamped 'Star Wars' franchise) is what led him to pass on the opportunity. Well now it looks as if all that talk of loyalty may have just be a deflection. A single source is announcing that Abrams has in fact been hired to direct 'Episode VII'. Abrams has been working on 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' which opens on May 18th.
Again, the sheer plethora of rumors surrounding this movie, and more specifically this gig, have me hesitant to voice any feeling on the apparent Abrams selection. As of right this moment, the source appears to have information from "an individual with knowledge of the production", but the source reporting that he'd turned down the role (i.e. Abrams himself) also seemed on the level. Of course things can change, but that's precisely the problem isn't it? That said, assuming for a moment that Abrams is absolutely directing 'Episode VII,' Disney/Lucasfilm has made the right choice in my opinion. Abrams is a fantastic filmmaker with a reverence for sci-fi classics. He has the support of fanboys, and has already demonstrated a knack for rebooting iconic franchises. His particular aesthetic choices may get under some people's skin (i.e. the lens flares), but you've got to give him credit for his adept visual storytelling. I am 100% on board with this, and my only remaining question is whether John Williams or Michael Giacchino will be doing the music for the new 'Star Wars.'
Alright guys, weigh in. What do you think of Abrams possibly landing the job of directing 'Episode VII?' Would that be a good call by Disney?
Source: The Wrap
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Comment by SpaceMan on January 24, 2013 at 5:14pm -
I completely approve. Abrams is a very good choice, and I was hoping he would be the director to begin with. Very happy with this outcome, just hope it's actually real and not another 'almost-close rumor'.
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Comment by Savage Huxley on January 24, 2013 at 5:13pm -
Adding Abrams to the list of people already connected to this project shows that Disney is going for top notch people. I'm super excited for this now. I do still want more Star Trek movies though. Perhaps a crossover...
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Comment by Lt. Commander Armstrong on January 24, 2013 at 5:13pm -
All right then, let's see how this pans out. At least they gave it to someone with competence.
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Comment by VideaVice on January 24, 2013 at 5:07pm -
So no more Star Trek???
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Comment by Dr. Detfink on January 24, 2013 at 5:06pm -
"Gary, Indiana...the Palace...the last movie that played there was Star Wars..."
Well...let's see here: Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, and Mark Hamill are back. Struzan and John Williams are allegedly coming back. Kathleen Kennedy is back.
Every thing here sounds safe because Disney looks at the books and it says, "-4 Billion to George Lucas." so of course they're going to subscribe to the PARENTS of the kids who grew up on Star Wars being the only choice for fantasy action/adventure because someone has to pay the absurd prices for 48FPS, 3-D, IMAX formatted price hikes.
In my town when I go to the movies with my girlfriend and the little one to see How to Train Your Dragon, that's $60 out of my pocket for 3 tickets.
Star Wars/Disney wants that and more from you. Might as well pay them their tribute because we all know, mostly every one has gotta know.
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Comment by Mr.Blond on January 24, 2013 at 5:02pm
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Comment by Marz on January 24, 2013 at 4:58pm -
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Comment by Crytex on January 24, 2013 at 4:57pm -
Mother fuck loves Stars.
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Comment by Hector Fernando Andrade JR. II on January 24, 2013 at 4:57pm -
I wonder what made J.J. Abrams change his mind and take the job of directing the first movie in the new and finally trilogy.
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Comment by zware on January 24, 2013 at 4:55pm -
What a dull, boring, and predictably safe choice. I know I'll be in the minority on this but the only way I'd get excited about new Star Wars is if they would have gotten someone either new and up and coming like, brad bird, Duncan jones, rian Johnson or perhaps Neil bloomkamp or a veteran more "arty," director who would have brought a refreshing visual style to the series like David fincher. But the BEST CHOICE by far would have been Edgar wright, he is exactly what the series needed to be on par with the original because he would have been able to balance Humour with a unique dramatic vision for the universe. Abrams is just a dull uninspired choice, he's already ruined Star Trek and made that into Star Wars.
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