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'Episode VII' Has Its Writer
Lately we've been getting a lot of speculation about 'Star Wars Episode VII.' Ever since Disney purchased Lucasfilm and the next movie in the series was announced, waves of buzz have come and gone, but nothing concrete had resulted from any of it. We know which original cast members want to be in the new movie, and we know which directors don't want to helm it, but that was about it. And now, finally, we have something confirmed, and that confirmation serves as the first real step toward 'Episode VII' coming into existence. A writer has been hired. Michael Arndt ('Toy Story 3') will write the script, based on his own treatment. Arndt won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his 'Little Miss Sunshine' script and nominated in the Best Adapted Screenplay category for 'Toy Story 3.'
Huzzah! Something we know for sure. On the one hand, Arndt is a surprising choice in that he's not quite as established as some of the other screenwriters that they could have hired. That's not to say a long catalog of films under one's belt ensures success, or even insulates them against a flop, but with a project of this size, with this kind of global attention, I am somewhat surprised at their choice. On the other hand, 'Toy Story 3' is more than ample resume for 'Episode VII.' First of all, the Disney/Pixar relationship makes his selection all the more digestible; hiring from, ostensibly, in house. 'Toy Story 3' is a movie that not only puts a nice cap onto a long-standing franchise, but also takes that franchise in wonderful new directions that feel rooted in its own past. It's clear that he understands the importance of these mechanics, and that will serve him well as he is now tasked with both rejuvenating a classic franchise and moving ahead a story that ended for us nearly thirty years ago. The further good news is that once a script is in place, the director search should conclude before long.
What do you guys think? Is Arndt the right choice? Do you see how his 'Toy Story 3' experience might prove beneficial? Do you agree?
Source: StarWars.com
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Tags: Arndt, Episode VII, Little Miss Sunshine, Michael, Oscar, Star Wars, Toy Story 3, confirmed, hired, writer
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Comment by Richard Dempsey on November 13, 2012 at 5:48pm -
One of the best possible choices.
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Comment by Boatloads1017 on November 13, 2012 at 4:25pm -
Solid choice. I'd like to see what he comes up with.
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Comment by John Lemus on November 13, 2012 at 12:17pm -
You know what, Nothings Disney can do to the franchise can be worse that what has already been done to it by its creator, George Lucas. So far they have done a decent job with Marvel Comics. Three just awful prequels a bad cartoon series, and many bastardized and butchered versions of the original Trilogy. Who knows maybe now we will get The Original Untouched Trilogy on Blu Ray.
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Comment by Michael-Orian on November 12, 2012 at 5:59pm -
Hey, it is off to a good start...
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Comment by Superbadmike on November 12, 2012 at 5:38pm
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Well, I guess that means I'm going to sob openly during the movie.
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Comment by Kroxigor on November 12, 2012 at 4:35pm -
Hmm
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Comment by Hector Fernando Andrade JR. II on November 12, 2012 at 4:26pm -
In case anyone is wondering Michael Arndt will also write the screenplays for:
The Hunger Games Catching Fire
Oblivion
A Phineas and Ferb movie
and an animated inception-type Pixar movie.
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Comment by Hector Fernando Andrade JR. II on November 12, 2012 at 4:03pm
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@Fungusmonkey: Do you know what Michael Arndt thinks about the Star Wars prequels ?
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Comment by Ron Grijs on November 12, 2012 at 3:48pm -
He has written two terrific scripts, not a lot but at least he is known for quality. Toy Story 3 shows he knows how to handle a beloved franchise and both films show he is able to write interesting and fun characters. On top of that he is a huge fan of the original starwars trilogy.
All in all a good choice. At least there is a big change that the dialogues wont be cringeworthy and that there will be relatable characters. Which is more than can be said about the prequels. All the epic fights and action sequences can be filled in others involved in the movie. As it should be, much better than Lucas' one-man-show.
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Comment by sheldonman14 on November 12, 2012 at 3:43pm
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Star Wars is all about great characters. Michael Ardnt knows how to write great characters. This is a good choice.
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