Speculation Will Ben Burtt work on the sound design of Episode VII

It appears Ben Burtt is still working as sound designer, as he just worked with JJ Abrams; he was sound designer for Star Trek Into Darkness; I was pleasantly surprised when I saw his name in the end credits, and I just found this article regarding his work on that film:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57584974-235/the-sounds-of-star-trek-this-man-makes-them-happen/

So Mr Burtt worked on all the Star Wars movies so far, and he just finish working with Abrams on his latest film; to me, there is a 99.9% probability, he will return to that galaxy far far away, and be sound designer on episode VII.

What do you guys think?

 

Yes, I hope he returns as the sound guy. He's brilliant at it. Legendary. But keep him away from the film editing bay.

 

Ben burtts sound design is as much a part of Star Wars as is the visuals , agreed keep him away from the editing suite

 

The sounds - including music - are half the movie. BB and JW are essential to the Star Wars atmosphere. We can only hope that Ben is in the mood for this!





- There's something out there!
- Just relax. Concentrate.
/LM

 

I'm pretty sure he'll be back.
He seems like a really cool guy, as well.

 

I agree with ShaneP,

as long as he stays away from film Editing, AOTC was butchered like an ameteur wood cutter

 

Here is an article from yahoo UK: "Ben Burtt: JJ Abrams didn't want Star Trek to sound like Star Wars - Star Trek sound designer reveals the problems with swithcing franchises":

http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/ben-burtt-j-j-abrams-didn-t-want-102000175.html

 

This.

 

Haven't the Editing team already been confirmed (Brandon/Markey) ?

That said, Star Wars sound = Ben Burtt. I'm sure he'll be our guy this time around as well.