ST Lucasfilm Confirms: Michael Arndt To Write Screenplay For Episode VII

And GoldenEye.

While I do like some of his storytelling, I'm not much of a fan of Abrams' style as a director. MI3 will always be one giant eye sore and headache imo.

 

The ability to keep a tight lip is insignificant next to the sheer willpower of Star Wars fans hungry for spoilers.

 

Scriptreader for Matthew Broderick in the late 90s? So he put his stamp of approval on Godzilla?

 

Close. It was 1998.

I have no worries. TS3 was a masterpiece.

 

I agree, I'm actually quite surprised there has been no interviews with him or coverage of the writing process. If you go to IMDB and check out the newsdesk section for all recent blockbusters around two years prior to their release, you will see far more information than what we've gotten for Ep7 during the same time frame.

 

Darth Disney had to escort him back to Naboo, he'll be safe there.

 

Do we ever really get interviews with writers? They are typically a behind the scenes type group.

I also can't imagine Disney or Lucasfilm is thrilled about him talking to anyone about Star Wars.

 

An excellent read. With Arndt and JJ, we are in very good hands.


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He's most likely contractually obligated to say nothing to the media about anything he's doing relating to Star Wars.

 

The reason for Ardnt's public absence is obvious, he has clearly been kidnapped by fans and is now being interrogated for information about the plot.

 

How can they do that? Wouldn't that be illegal?

 

Only if anyone finds out, you just bribe a few Republic officials

 

I think we should all get used to the idea that Disney simply may not be as forthcoming with info as was Lucasfilm.

If they are a good creative company, Which they are, they are protecting Arndt. Let's say you got your interview. What if he talks about an idea that doesn't make it into the final film? Can you imagine the fan reaction? Additionally, maybe Disney sees him as a guy who should get credit for the entire script, even if ideas were born on-set.

 

I haven't read through all the previous posts in this thread, so I'm sorry if this has question has already been asked and answered (I tried to search the thread first), but do we know for sure if Arndt has stated whether he was a (more than casual) SW fan prior to being selected for Ep VII? I saw the reference to his giving presentations analyzing the success of the OT, but I wasn't sure if we know much else about whether he might have a pre-existing personal affection for SW. In addition to his certainly notable screenwriting achievements so far, I think it's important that all the major players involved in Ep VII feel a definite connection to the franchise.

Thanks in advance if anyone knows the answer or can direct me to a relevant link!