Star Wars Episode VII is happening - UPDATE: Episode VIII and IX to follow

I wish I was joking.

"... and our long term plan is to release a new Star Wars feature film every two to three years."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyqlTi7lkhY&feature=youtu.be.

Finally! I'm pumped even though I know it won't be as good as the originals.

Oh George Lucas, why do you keep risking what little reputation you have left?

Seemed to have little info there. Are we sure it's Episode VII? Or is it some kind of spinoff//sub-series?

People should be thrilled about this. Fans have been begging for the film to be out of Lucas' hands for a decade now.

Seemed to have little info there. Are we sure it's Episode VII? Or is it some kind of spinoff//sub-series?

m0zart

Kathleen Kennedy, current Co-Chairman of Lucasfilm, will become President of Lucasfilm, reporting to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. Additionally she will serve as the brand manager for Star Wars, working directly with Disneys global lines of business to build, further integrate, and maximize the value of this global franchise. Ms. Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new Star Wars feature films, with George Lucas serving as creative consultant. Star Wars Episode 7 is targeted for release in 2015, with more feature films expected to continue the Star Wars saga and grow the franchise well into the future.Press Release

Oh George Lucas, why do you keep risking what little reputation you have left?

jimkabrhel

He'll serve only as consultant.

Disney owns ILM now. That's a smart investment considering their visually extravagant franchises.

We need to appeal to the government to stop Lucas from raping my friend Han Solo.

We need to appeal to the government to stop Lucas from raping my friend Han Solo.

theone86

People should be thrilled about this. Fans have been begging for the film to be out of Lucas' hands for a decade now.

Pirate700

My reaction:

nnnnnooooooooooooooo

This better be good.

People should be thrilled about this. Fans have been begging for the film to be out of Lucas' hands for a decade now.

Pirate700

[QUOTE="theone86"]

We need to appeal to the government to stop Lucas from raping my friend Han Solo.

Pirate700

Disney controlling it doesn't make me any more hopeful.

Now that's unexpected...

I'm scared but I think theres potential. I'm assuming all new characters at this point

[QUOTE="Pirate700"]

People should be thrilled about this. Fans have been begging for the film to be out of Lucas' hands for a decade now.

sammyjenkis898

How is everyone **** about Star Wars being taken out of the hands of Sith Lord Lucas? I trust Disney to hire competent directors and staff to helm Star Wars (Joss Whedon) than Lucas.

Is it just Lucasfilm LTD or all of Star Wars? Does this have any influence on 1313 at all? I was really looking forward to that...

first footage

Is it just Lucasfilm LTD or all of Star Wars? Does this have any influence on 1313 at all? I was really looking forward to that...

C2N2

The whole Lucas empire, including LucasArts, Lucasfilm LTD, ILM and Skywalker Sound.

And Indiana Jones:P

This could either end up a blessing or a disaster, to be honest I don't know what to think........

Don't know how I feel about this. I'll decide in 2015.

[QUOTE="m0zart"]

Seemed to have little info there. Are we sure it's Episode VII? Or is it some kind of spinoff//sub-series?

sammyjenkis898

Kathleen Kennedy, current Co-Chairman of Lucasfilm, will become President of Lucasfilm, reporting to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. Additionally she will serve as the brand manager for Star Wars, working directly with Disneys global lines of business to build, further integrate, and maximize the value of this global franchise. Ms. Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new Star Wars feature films, with George Lucas serving as creative consultant. Star Wars Episode 7 is targeted for release in 2015, with more feature films expected to continue the Star Wars saga and grow the franchise well into the future.Press Release

At first I was like WHOA!...

... and then I was like wHoA!

... and then I was like... whoaaaa!

I should have predicted this. I mean really. The way Lucas has been mlking his franchise... it makes sense. The only problem is that it took Disney to get that extra bit of milk out of it.

Frankly, I feel the teat from which such an effort is being squeezed is already saggy and running dry.

[QUOTE="C2N2"]

Is it just Lucasfilm LTD or all of Star Wars? Does this have any influence on 1313 at all? I was really looking forward to that...

Baranga

The whole Lucas empire, including LucasArts, Lucasfilm LTD, ILM and Skywalker Sound.

And Indiana Jones:P

I hope this doesn't mess with any of LucasArts games... I also hope that Battlefront 3 will be published by Disney.

[QUOTE="C2N2"]

Is it just Lucasfilm LTD or all of Star Wars? Does this have any influence on 1313 at all? I was really looking forward to that...

Baranga

The whole Lucas empire, including LucasArts, Lucasfilm LTD, ILM and Skywalker Sound.

And Indiana Jones:P

Hmmm...they ruined Indy with aliens, so how will they ruin Star Wars?

At first I was like WHOA!...

... and then I was like wHoA!

... and then I was like... whoaaaa!

I should have predicted this. I mean really. The way Lucas has been mlking his franchise... it makes sense. The only problem is that it took Disney to get that extra bit of milk out of it.

Frankly, I feel the teat from which such an effort is being squeezed is already saggy and running dry.

m0zart

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

[QUOTE="C2N2"]

Is it just Lucasfilm LTD or all of Star Wars? Does this have any influence on 1313 at all? I was really looking forward to that...

theone86

The whole Lucas empire, including LucasArts, Lucasfilm LTD, ILM and Skywalker Sound.

And Indiana Jones:P

Hmmm...they ruined Indy with aliens, so how will they ruin Star Wars?

a film about the Yuzhan Vong

FFS, not another movie to ruin the orignals even more. It could be great like the orignals, but most likly be CGI filled garbage. I love the orignal films, but the prequals are meh, they have some fun action scenes, but dam the characters and overall film are so boring. Please make it good!

How is everyone **** about Star Wars being taken out of the hands of Sith Lord Lucas? I trust Disney to hire competent directors and staff to helm Star Wars (Joss Whedon) than Lucas.

Human-after-all

They just confirmed on the conference call that Star Wars movies will come out every 2-3 years :lol:

[QUOTE="theone86"]

[QUOTE="Baranga"]

The whole Lucas empire, including LucasArts, Lucasfilm LTD, ILM and Skywalker Sound.

And Indiana Jones:P

wis3boi

Hmmm...they ruined Indy with aliens, so how will they ruin Star Wars?

a film about the Yuzhan Vong

Dude that would be sick don't be a hater...

Star Wars Vs The Avengers anyone?

If it's Episode 7, does this take place after Return of the Jedi?

SPOILER: Luke Skywalker continues the tradition and becomes Darth Vader 2.0!

If its as good as episode 3 then ok. Original trilogy is overrated.Capitan_Kid

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]If its as good as episode 3 then ok. Original trilogy is overrated.jim_shorts

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]If its as good as episode 3 then ok. Original trilogy is overrated.jim_shorts

I disagree with that one. Episode III is my second favorite of all six movies. Only Episode V overtakes it.

Still, I can't say I am terribly excited. I would be if I knew Ep. VII would be great, but instead my inner Padawan senses something elsewhere... elusive.

[QUOTE="jim_shorts"][QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]If its as good as episode 3 then ok. Original trilogy is overrated.Capitan_Kid

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]If its as good as episode 3 then ok. Original trilogy is overrated.jim_shorts

Erm, Episode 3 is absolutely amazing.

[QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]If its as good as episode 3 then ok. Original trilogy is overrated.jim_shorts

[QUOTE="jim_shorts"][QUOTE="Capitan_Kid"]If its as good as episode 3 then ok. Original trilogy is overrated.m0zart

I disagree with that one. Episode III is my second favorite of all six movies. Only Episode V overtakes it.

Still, I can't say I am terribly excited. I would be if I knew Ep. VII would be great, but instead my inner Padawan senses something elsewhere... elusive.