JJ Abrams to direct next Star Wars film

It’s official: J.J. Abrams will be the director of the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII film.

As rumored earlier in the week, Abrams will be taking over the reins for the latest Star Wars movie sequel, which was announced in late 2012 after Disney’s $4 billion acquisition of the sci-fi franchise.

“It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy in a press release Jan. 25. “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.”

eddie wrote:Hmmmm. Fascinating stuff. What a great thread.

I particularly like this part of your article, Ben:

“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.”

She really bloody nailed that description of him. I quite, literally, had an intense orgasm, on the spot.

Good stuff.