Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest-ID-81993.asp" target="_blank"><b>Latest: Star Wars Episode VII to Shoot in the UK and Draw Inspiration From "the Origins of Star Wa</b></a> <p>The following was posted on StarWars.com, the official Star Wars website on Friday:</p> <p> </p> <p><i>Lucasfilm announced today that production of Star Wars: Episode VII will take place in the United Kingdom. All of the six previous live-action Star Wars movies have included UK production in such famed studios as Elstree, Shepperton, Leavesden, Ealing and Pinewood Studios.</i></p> <p><i>"We've devoted serious time and attention to revisiting the origins of Star Wars as inspiration for our process on the new movie, and I'm thrilled that returning to the UK for production and utilizing the incredible talent there can be a part of that," said Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm. "Speaking from my own longstanding connection to the UK with films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Empire of the Sun and recently War Horse, it's very exciting to be heading back."</i></p> <p><i>Earlier this year, representatives from Lucasfilm met with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, in London to establish an agreement to produce Star Wars in the U.K. "I am delighted that Star Wars is coming back to Britain. Today's announcement that the next Star Wars film will be shot and produced in the UK is great news for fans and our creative industries," Osborne said today.</i></p> <p><i>Star Wars: Episode VII will be directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Michael Arndt and is scheduled for a 2015 release.</i></p> <p> </p>
Originally Posted By oc_dean After seeing the new Star Trek film yesterday ... with J.J. Abrams at the helm (as he did for this Star Trek film) ... I think we are in for a wild ride! If he produces the next Star Wars film .. with the same production values as the newest Star Trek feature .... I don't think us Star Wars fans will be disappointed. I think Episode VII has the chance of blowing box office records SKY HIGH into Earth's orbit! Especially if it has the same feel as the original trilogy (not that newer trilogy shlock) ... with Harrison Ford involved .. and possibly Carrie Fisher.
Originally Posted By dagobert I haven't seen Into Darkness yet, but the first J.J. Abrams Trek movie felt more like Star Wars than Star Trek. I'm a fan of both franchises and I'm excited about Abrams doing Episode VII. It can only get better after Ep I - III.
Originally Posted By oc_dean >>I haven't seen Into Darkness yet, but the first J.J. Abrams Trek movie felt more like Star Wars than Star Trek.<< I know what you mean. This second one is a continuation with the same feel. But I have to tell you - with more "punch". I was pleasantly surprised. The first sequence of the movie sets the tone for the rest. One wild ride! And if Ep. VII is continuation of that same "punch" Abrams did with his second Star Trek installment .. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Originally Posted By dagobert Kathleen Kennedy is coming to the Celebration Europe in Germany. Maybe they will reveal something about Episode VII. <a href="http://www.starwarscelebration.eu/en/Whats-Happening/Events-I-R/Kathleen-Kennedy/" target="_blank">http://www.starwarscelebration...Kennedy/</a>
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA The thing I like about the first Star Trek movie that Abrams had a hand in, is the sense of humor. The last three 'Star Wars' movies sure took themselves seriously. Sure, you have stupid characters like Jar Jar Binks and quippy comments with C-3P0 when he's stuck on that conveyor belt, but generally, I'd like to see some more levity in the newer movies.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance It would be cool if the actors would act in a way where it didn't seem like they have wooden stakes up their butts controlling their movements.
