Venneh Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Lulz. Interested to see how this turns out, as the two franchies have decidedly different bents to them. Also, does participation in one in the directorial chair mean he can't be involved in the other (due to the sheer amount of time involved)? Either way, should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 That's a relief. I was worried they'd choose someone worthwhile and I'd have to care. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I remember Mr. Plinkett's Star Trek (2009) review, way before any of this Star Wars 7 news, talking about how J. J. Abrams would have been the perfect person to do the Star Wars prequels and that although his Star Trek movie was really good, It wasn't really "Star Trek." I'd be happy with J.J. Abrams directing a new Star Wars, as long as he doesn't write it. He wouldn't be my first choice, I'd probably choose someone who can give it a little more of an edge, but it could be worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I'd be happy with J.J. Abrams directing a new Star Wars, as long as he doesn't write it. He wouldn't be my first choice, I'd probably choose someone who can give it a little more of an edge, but it could be worse. Michael Arndt (notably the writer of Toy Story 3) was announced as the screenwriter a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 That's a relief. I was worried they'd choose someone worthwhile and I'd have to care. This. Now now, don't poo-poo such an innovative......no, can't finish that sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 That's a relief. I was worried they'd choose someone worthwhile and I'd have to care. I dunno when cynical Chris showed up, but I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Here's that clip from the Plinkett review I mentioned earlier: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Evil Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 - Sci fi trappings - engrossing characters - vague mystical, magic mumbo jumbo that can really help the plot along. Yep, JJ Abrahms is a perfect fit for Star Wars. No sarcasm here, i think he's really an ideal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 The same man doing Star Trek and Star Wars. There's a question word to describe how I feel but howhyat??? doesn't quite cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 When Star Trek came out, my first thought was "well, that's the best Star Wars movie I've seen since Jedi." So I've been a supporter of his candidacy as a Star Wars director for a good while. Beyond the obvious parallels with fast-paced fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants sci-fi action, look at something like the prologue in Star Trek, with the Kirk couple and their heartbreaking farewell. Compare that to Darth Vader's death scene (one of my favorite scenes in Star Wars), and couple it with the fact that the writer of Toy Story 3 is behind it. We're guaranteed some nice emotionally gripping moments (with good characters) and badass fast-paced action, which is pretty much the essential formula for Star Wars. The only other piece needed is the element of myth and mystery, which will be tricky, but not impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 The only other piece needed is the element of myth and mystery, which will be tricky, but not impossible. LOST had that before they fucked it up. But to be fair, Abrams left the show while it was still good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Y'know, that's funny. For such an innovator, he sure does leave the shows he creates a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 I think Felicity is the only one he stayed with until the end. He wasn't the driving force behind Lost outside of being Producer, same with Fringe so him leaving early didn't really impact a hell of a lot. Alias is the only one that was mostly his that he left mid way through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Abrams bounces from thing to thing. Part of it is that he helps his friends (Lindelof, Orci & Kurtzman, lots of others) kick off projects, thus those projects get the "J.J. Abrams" name attached as if they were solely his creation, when really he was just helping shepherd them in their infancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Y'know, that's funny. For such an innovator, he sure does leave the shows he creates a lot. And again, Chris kills it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Disney has confirmed it. Here is the press release: J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay. “It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Kennedy. “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.” George Lucas went on to say “I’ve consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller. He’s an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn’t be in better hands.” "To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with Kathy Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor,” J.J. Abrams said. “I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid." J.J., his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, and Bad Robot are on board to produce along with Kathleen Kennedy under the Disney | Lucasfilm banner. Also consulting on the project are Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg. Kasdan has a long history with Lucasfilm, as screenwriter on The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi. Kinberg was writer on Sherlock Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Abrams and his production company Bad Robot have a proven track record of blockbuster movies that feature complex action, heartfelt drama, iconic heroes and fantastic production values with such credits as Star Trek, Super 8, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, and this year’s Star Trek Into Darkness. Abrams has worked with Lucasfilm’s preeminent postproduction facilities, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, on all of the feature films he has directed, beginning with Mission: Impossible III. He also created or co-created such acclaimed television series as Felicity, Alias, Lost and Fringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 As long as Lucas is kept away from all aspects of the script, production, directing, editing and marketing, this might just stand a remote chance of being something approaching halfway slightly good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightAngle04 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I have no problem with this, please just no lens flare. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothian Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Lucas could at least write the ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Lucas could at least write the ending. The risk of him doing something like Jar Jar Binks is too great. Keep him out of all aspects - including idea sessions - and it'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Has nobody thought of the nerd paradox he's creating by doing both Star Trek and Star Wars? Also, I have an idea for a Youtube video in mind for this news......<rubs hands> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Something just occurred to me, who will do the score? It seems obvious that for a Star Wars movie John Williams would do the score. However, for Abrams' love letter to Spielberg movies it seemed obvious that it would go to Williams too, but instead Giacchino got the job. Michael Giacchino has scored every one of Abrams' projects to date, I think he's very talented but to imagine a Star Wars movie without John Williams... He certainly didn't stick around for all the Harry Potter films. Anyway, despite all that, I still think John Williams will come back. I think doing Star Wars is more important to him than Harry Potter was. Even If Giacchino does do the score I'm sure 80% will still be recycled material from John Williams. But still, here's hoping Williams will return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 As it happens, Giacchino has already worked on Star Wars. He did the music for the recent revamp of the Star Tours ride at Disney parks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 The 3D rereleases are dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Doesn't surprise me in the slightest. The Phantom Menace re-release was such a non-event that it couldn't possibly have been worth the time or effort to keep going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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