Looks like the new generation of
Star Wars films under
Walt Disney Pictures is going to take off in a big way, as
Lost and current
Star Trek films helmer
J.J. Abrams has confirmed that he is directing
Episode VII! Via a report in
TheWrap and posted in newssites like
Superherohype, Abrams has been continually asked to direct the new SW film, and being a big fan of the universe itself, has finally agreed to do so. Check out
the source post at Superherohype for more on the scoop!
Unfortunately, the new films under Walt Disney Pictures and LucasFilms Ltd. won't be seeing one thing returning, and that's legendary artist
Drew Struzan. Known for his amazing posters in the classic
Star Wars and
Indiana Jones films, the artist took to his
official Facebook Page and wrote a post called "
Misunderstood...", confirming that he isn't returning and that Disney hasn't contacted him for work. For more on this as well as Struzan's belief to leave things to a new generation, visit
the source post at Cinema Blend.
The new Star Wars film is expected to hit theaters on 2015!