"Empire Strikes Back" Writers Back For New Trilogy!

Reports online are saying that original "Star Wars" writer, Lawrence Kasdan, is returning to write the scripts for the next two films after "Episode 7", which is currently being wrote by Michael Arndt. It was rumored that Arndt was penning all three scripts, but it looks like that may not be the case now. Kasdan wrote the script for the amazing "Empire Strikes Back" and is looking to bring the feel of that installment into the new ones with "X-Men: First Class" writer, Simon Kinberg. It's also been rumored on Twitter that both writers of "Episode 8 & 9" will also be producers for the whole new trilogy too.

On the note of the new trilogy, Billy Dee Williams, who played Lando in "Return Of The Jedi" has announced that he would love to return for the new films.

It's also been confirmed that his character does appear in the first draft of the script, but it's unknown if he'll be kept in the final drafts too though.

Disney/LucasFilm Planning Fourth "Star Wars" Trilogy Already?

An insider over at LucasFilm/Disney have revealed that the studio are already planning a fourth trilogy of the "Star Wars" franchise. The plan is to bring back Darth Vader, but in the early days of him becoming a Sith Lord. The insider also revealed that the studio plan to bring back other classic characters in younger forms and in other ways too. So we could see a young Han Solo or a very young Luke Skywalker also.
I like the idea of seeing the rise of Darth Vader once he became a Sith Lord. So the films would act as a 3.5 to "Revenge Of The Sith" and would set up the pre-"A New Hope" story line.

So Look Who's Not Directing "Star Wars-Episode 7" Then!

So here's some news on the directors who have been sent out the treatment for the new "Star Wars" film and have said no to directing. 
First, George Lucas's best friend Steven Spielberg has confirmed that he doesn't want to direct the new film because it's not his genre, 

"It is not my genre, I'ts my best friend George's genre."

Second, Quentin Tarantino has commented and confirmed that he's not interested in taking the helm of the new film, 

"It is not my genre, I'ts my best friend George's genre."

Third, Zach Snyder has confirmed too that he doesn't want to direct the new film(s) either, 

 "i just think doing episode 7, 8 and 9 is just a slippery slope." and "would be a lot of effort." 

Fourth, JJ Abrams has given a much more detailed reason on why he doesn't want to direct the new films, 

"Look, Star Wars is one of my favorite movies of all time. I frankly feel that - I almost feel that, in a weird way, the opportunity for whomever it is to direct that movie, it comes with the burden of being that kind of iconic movie and series. I was never a big Star Trek fan growing up, so for me, working on Star Trek didn't have any of that, you know, almost fatal sacrilege, and so, I am looking forward more then anyone to the next iterations of Star Wars, but I believe I will be going as a paying moviegoer!"

And finally the fifth director was Jon Favreau, who again gave a much detailed reason same as Abrams did, 

"I think both J.J. and I come from a generation of people who formed our whole creative persona around what we experienced as kids from watching those films, and I have had the good fortune of working with George (Lucas)and around George, and whether it is doing a voice on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, or being at the Skywalker Ranch mixing Iron Man - so I have been very happy and lucky to just experience the culture that Lucas has created, both in my own life growing up as a kid and professional - whether it was interviewing him at film fetivals on stage, he is just a really wonderful, talented gifted guy who has changed the business so much, so I am just giddy, first and foremost as a fan, to see what happens with it. I think there is a lot of question marks of how they are going to do it, and who they are going to do it with, and what the story is going to be about; but to say that I am not excited about it is definitely an understatement. We'll see."

"Toy Story 3" Writer Pens Scripts For New "Star Wars" Trilogy?

Writer Michael Arndt is reported to have completed 40-50 page treatments for all three of the new trilogy of "Star Wars" films. Deadline confirmed this on their site that this was happening. It's also been reported that the the treatments are heading out to key directors for the films. Names such as Steven Spielberg, JJ Abrams, Brad Bird and Matthew Vaughn have all been mentioned. 
Vaughn may be the closest to getting the job and friend and comic book writer Mark Millar thinks he would be amazing in the role,

"Star Wars has since, of course, announced an Episode 7 and he's been touted as a possible director for that movie. All I can say is that if he does get picked to helm the next Star Wars there would be nobody with more passion or enthusiasm for the project.

"I really don't think there could be a better choice, especially as we've referenced Star Wars pretty much every day in the five years we've known one another."

UPDATE: It's been confirmed that Arndt will indeed be writing the scripts for "episodes 7, 8 & 9".

"Star Wars-Episode 7" Directing & Casting Rumors!

Soooooooooooooooooo the latest rumors on whats happening on over at the Disney camp is that they are on the mad hunt for a new director to helm the 7th film in the long running sci-fi franchise. Word is that the studio are looking at BIG names such as Matthew Vaughn and Robert Rodriguez to helm the new film/trilogy.
Reports are saying that Vaughn left the "X-Men: First Class" sequel to begin talks with Disney to direct the new film, which is set for a 2015 release. With Rodriguez, Disney would be taking a BIG risk seeing as he seems to have lost his touch with the kids seeing as the last "Spy Kids" film was a complete mess. I hardly think Disney would take that risk and left him take on the new "Star Wars". Plus, would Rodriguez go "Spy Kids" style and aim it for the kids or would he play in the best of both worlds like the first three films from the 70's and 80's.
On the news of casting, Mark Hamill has confirmed that he will be returning to the role of Luke Skywalker in some sort of a way. Supposedly he's appearing as a Obi Wan Kenobi type character. This is what Hamill said during an interview,

Hamill revealed, "[George] said, 'Um, how'd you like to be in Episode nine?' This is 1976. 'When is that going to be?' '2011.' I defy anyone to add 36 years to their lives and not be stunned." Hamill then added, "I said, 'Well, what do you want me to do?' George said, 'You'll just be like a cameo. You'll be like Obi-Wan handing the lightsaber down to the next new hope.'"

He said that Carrie Fisher will also be returning and so will Harrison Ford, though it's unsure if he'll appear in any scenes with Fisher or Hamill, seeing as the both hate each other.
An insider has commented on Ford returning by saying,

“Harrison is open to the idea of doing the movie and he’s upbeat about it, all three of them are,”

THIS FILM COULD BE REALLY GREAT!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO THE CASTING TO SERIOUSLY BEGIN!!!

UPDATE: Carrie Fisher has confirmed that she would love the chance to return as Princess Lea in "Episode 7"...............so that's all three lead cast members confirming that they want to return. Listen to this Disney and don't not include them!!!

The New "Star Wars" Trilogy Will Be Totally Original?

According to some online movie news sites, the next "Star Wars" trilogy will be totally original and will have no connection to the past six films. This could mean that Disney are attempting a mini reboot within the "Wars" universe and wipe the slate clean with new characters.
There's still rumors that Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are still though expected to return for a "passing of the torch" type scene even though this is possibly a reboot to the long-running franchise.
On the other hand, the new trilogy may not be a total reboot and just maybe have a new ending for the three original characters rather than the stories in the various comics and books set after "Episode 6". They may have new storylines for them rather than adapt, hence the original idea.
This could serious work if Disney plan to bring in new Jedi's and a new evil Empire. I'm just hyped up about the cast to be honest. The actors and actresses of today are amazing and I'm excited about who will be lucky to get a role in the new trilogy.

I Just Had To Post These Pics Of The Moment George Lucas Thought "SHIT!! WHAT HAVE I DONE?!"

Disney Have Bought LucasFilm For Over $4 Billion!

This is probably the most craziest news ever!!!!! Disney now not only own Marvel, but now they have bought LucasFilm for an expensive $4.5 billion. They now own all rights to all past and future "Star Wars" films and anything to do with the franchise, including the planned live-action TV show. Robert A Iger, who is the Chairman And Cheif Exec Officer Of The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that Disney have made plans for a "Star Wars-Episode 7" and it's set to be released in 2015. The 7th film will now go up against the "Justice League" film and "The Avengers 2".
Iger confirmed that producer Kathleen Kennedy will stay on as the Producer for Episode 7 and future installments and George Lucas will only have the role as Creative Consultant. This is what Iger said about Kennedy and Lucas's roles, It's also been mentioned that Disney plan to release a new "Star Wars" film every two to three years after the 7th film in 2015. There's rumors that original Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, will be returning for some sort of "passing of the torch" type of scene.

"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."

It's also been mentioned that Disney plan to release a new "Star Wars" film every two to three years after the 7th film in 2015. There's rumors that original Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, will be returning for some sort of "passing of the torch" type of scene. 
I for one am really super excited about the new films and I just hope they turn out well and Disney doesn't cock up. I also just hope they don't make CGI animated films and make them live-action instead. 

Also, what some people haven't realised is that Disney now own the rights to the "Indiana Jones" franchise too, so we could be seeing a fifth one of them after all and ASAP too. I just hope they don't reboot and start all over with someone like Zac Efron taking the lead. They now have that choice to do that.