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Official Info JJ Abrams to direct Episode VII

Discussion in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' started by Kuestmaster, Jan 24, 2013.

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  1. Kuestmaster Jedi Knight

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    star 1
    Kuestmaster, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:46 PM
    #1
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  2. ManaByte Force Ghost

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    star 4
    ManaByte, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:47 PM
    #2

  3. David_Skywalker01 Jedi Master

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    star 3
    Wow! Not sure how to feel. Should be good.
    David_Skywalker01, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:49 PM
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  4. Darth Claire Madam Curator of New Films Fan Art

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    star 5
    Wait...WHAT!?!?!
    Darth Claire, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:50 PM
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  5. Kuestmaster Jedi Knight

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    Nov 17, 2012
    star 1
    more scoops.
    http://www.slashfilm.com/j-j-abrams-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii/
    http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/24/jj-abrams-to-direct-star-wars-episode-vii?utm_campaign=ign main twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
    RT @slashfilm Spielberg was a big component behind recommending JJ and having Kennedy push for him

    if it turns to be true is AMAZING news, believe me. He have a great passion for star wars and is an amazing storyteller. Just hopes he doesn't mess with flare lens and time travel in the SW universe.
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    Kuestmaster, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:51 PM
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  6. Diggs Jedi Master

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    Oct 31, 2012
    star 4
    Wow, was not expecting that one... Interesting that Ben Affleck was also in the frame. Might we see him further on down the line?
    Diggs, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:52 PM
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  7. JTShiro Jedi Youngling

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    Nov 1, 2012
    Nice, wonder what changed his mind about directing it.
    JTShiro, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:57 PM
    #7

  8. mattman8907 Jedi Master

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    Nov 17, 2012
    star 4
    looking forward to seeing his take on Star Wars.
    mattman8907, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:58 PM
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  9. Count Yubnub Jedi Knight

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    Oct 1, 2012
    star 4
    oh dear.
    Count Yubnub, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:58 PM
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  10. Darth Chiznuk Superninja of New Films

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    While he was not my first choice to direct Star Wars I don't plan on getting upset or cranky about any new developes because I have faith that KK and LFL know what they're doing more than I could ever hope to! I'm very happy that we finally know! Congrats to Abrams and I wish him good luck!
    Darth Chiznuk, Jan 24, 2013 at 1:59 PM
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  11. ewoksimon Jedi Master

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    Hmm. I'll wait for the official announcement from Lucasfilm. Not great, but certainly very good. I liked his Star Trek, but I'm hoping he can gel his visual sensibilities with the rest of the saga.
    ewoksimon, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:01 PM
    #11

  12. Frank T. Jedi Grand Master

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    star 6
    After seeing Star Trek I thought JJ would be better suited for Star Wars instead.
    Frank T., Jan 24, 2013 at 2:03 PM
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  13. Digladio Jedi Master

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    star 3
    What sucks is I have a feeling this news will just linger for the next few months without an official confirmation, much like the news about Kasdan's invovlement.
    Digladio, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM
    #13

  14. Alexrd Jedi Grand Master

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    star 5
    [IMG]
    Alexrd, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM
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  15. Count Yubnub Jedi Knight

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    Dislike.
    Count Yubnub, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:06 PM
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  16. Jedsithor Jedi Master

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    star 4
    Jedsithor, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:06 PM
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  17. Darth Chiznuk Superninja of New Films

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    Please, no! I hope he can restrain himself!
    Darth Chiznuk, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:06 PM
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  18. Bad_Feeling Jedi Master

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    star 4
    WHAT!? Not sure how I feel!?!??!
    Bad_Feeling, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:07 PM
    #18

  19. Vastor Jedi Knight

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    star 3
    Holy cow. Well guess this is a really good thing when we know he is a huge star wars fan.
    Vastor, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:07 PM
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  20. Lord TW Jedi Knight

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    star 2
    I think this is great. Super 8 was cool
    Lord TW, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:09 PM
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  21. Force Smuggler Force Ghost

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    Sep 2, 2012
    star 6
    Not really sure how I feel about this. I guess I should go and watch his movies now. Still would have liked Brad Bird to direct it.
    Force Smuggler, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:09 PM
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  22. HanSolo29 Manager Emeritus + Official Star Wars Artist

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    star 6
    I was going to say...I just saw this cross my Facebook newsfeed and I was like "...what!?"

    That said, I'm actually very optimistic about this news. I really enjoyed his Star Trek and Lost was outstanding. Hopefully he can bring good things to Star Wars.
    Last edited by HanSolo29, Jan 24, 2013
    HanSolo29, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:09 PM
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  23. SithLordDarthRichie CR Emeritus: London

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    Given there is no official confirmation on this I will take it with a pinch of salt.
    SithLordDarthRichie, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:11 PM
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  24. Count Yubnub Jedi Knight

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    star 4
    Well, let's wait until it gets confirmed by LFL and/or Abram himself.
    Count Yubnub, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM
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  25. Vastor Jedi Knight

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    Vastor, Jan 24, 2013 at 2:13 PM
    #25
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